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Festival organisers are proving that green and eco-friendly infrastructure can actually elevate the fan experience

Can UK music festivals really go green?

Full of Noises has hosted the likes of Julia Holter and Lonnie Holley – and is a model for why arts funding matters

It’s known for making submarines. So how does this remote Cumbrian venue attract the world’s boldest musicians?

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For a generation rejecting online burnout, DAPs have become a tool for cultural ownership and focused listening

Why are MP3 players making a comeback?

The band’s Phantom Island Orchestral Tour opens Pitchfork Festival 2025 at the historic London venue.

Live Report: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at The Royal Albert Hall

Artists support a plan to fund small venues from big gigs – but owners say that without Live Nation on board, it could fail.

There’s a £1 idea that could save small music venues. Is Live Nation holding it back?

Four of the UK’s best curators explain how to break free from your algorithmic echo chamber and find music you’ll truly love.

Has the algorithm killed music discovery?

At a time when we have hundreds of millions of tracks at our fingertips, people are instead turning to human curators.

Why human curation is the antidote to algorithmic fatigue

Exploring the convergence of hi-fi listening culture and the world of streetwear and high fashion.

Why luxury fashion is tuning into hi-fi listening rooms

Investigating how the model of mutual ownership pioneered by working men's clubs offers hope for the future of GMVs.

How Community Ownership can Save our Grassroots Venues

A levy would be revolutionary in protecting grassroots venues, so why is there a delay in the government making this law?

Why it’s Time to Support Grassroots Venues with a £1 Ticket Levy

DICE tackles hidden fees and scalping with transparent, fan-first ticketing, combatting broad attendee frustrations.

How DICE champions fairer ticketing for gig-lovers

Blindboy’s listener-funded podcast blends satire, storytelling, and cultural critique in a uniquely immersive style.

Why Blindboy shines bright in an era of media distrust

The debate over phone-free clubbing grows as venues ban filming to preserve atmosphere—but are outright bans the answer?

Could phone-free clubs save nightlife?

Exploring the 'kidulting' trend—why nostalgia-fuelled culture is booming and what it reveals about modern adulthood.

In defence of kidulting

Ezra Collective’s Dance, No One’s Watching delivers an expansive and energetic journey, blending global rhythms and their sig

Review: Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching

We Out Here festival celebrates sustainability, protecting wildlife on St Giles Estate.

Stargazing and Sustainability at St Giles

Lemon Lounge blends bass-heavy sound systems, quirky programming, and a DIY spirit to create an unforgettable festival stage.

In discussion with Lemon Lounge

Liam Gallagher revives Definitely Maybe with swagger and nostalgia, igniting the O2 Arena in a euphoric singalong.

Live Report: Liam Gallagher – The O2 Arena

Joe Armon-Jones & friends deliver a spellbinding jazz night, blending talent and heartfelt camaraderie.

Live Report: Joe-Armon Jones – Roundhouse, London

Underworld ignite Manchester’s Aviva Studios with a euphoric, high-energy set proving their enduring rave legacy.

Live Report: Underworld – Aviva Studios, Manchester

Chief sub-editor on Canvas8's flagship annual futures report, Expert Outlook.

Canvas8 Expert Outlook 2024: Anchor Us

Chief sub-editor on Canvas8's annual culture wrap-up, Keeping TABS 100.

Canvas8 Best of Insights 2023

Despite increasing costs, partygoers return to Glastonbury in their droves for their annual dose of escapism.

What keeps Glastonbury's festival spirit alive?

As mainstream media trust dwindles, independent, audience-funded outlets offer transparency and fresh perspectives.

Why are young Britons rejecting mainstream news?

Post-apocalyptic fiction reflects societal fears, offering catharsis and hope for renewal amid crisis and global tensions.

Why do people love post-apocalyptic fiction?

AI is reshaping work, streamlining tasks and enhancing creativity, but layoffs fuel uncertainty about the future.

How is AI transforming the workplace?

Right to Roam fights for public access to nature, aiming to restore wellbeing and preserve cultural heritage.

Why are Britons fighting for the right to roam?

Interview with Lily Cannon, a corporate comms manager at The Body Shop, to discuss conscious Christmas gift-giving.

In The Know: responsible gift-giving

Interview with Joe Mountain, co-founder and director of Future Fashion Fair, on grassroots-level change in the industry.

In The Know: fashion’s sustainable future

Interview with Alex Burke, founding member of Chelsea FC's We Are The Shed, about the current state of football fandom.

In The Know: the future of football fandom

Interview with Lyle's chef Felix Sanders about the pressures that restaurants face in maintaining customers amid inflation.

In The Know: dining out during inflation

Interview We Out Here’s Ellie White on the festival's immersive brand activations and how they have elevated the event.

In The Know: the return of festival season

Independent radio is thriving in the UK, fostering community, music discovery, and fan-funded media.

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