Focus On Festivals | MTTM - More Than The Music

Feb 21, 2011

Unconvention 17

Starting as an alternative to mainstream music events around the world, Un-Convention was first held in Salford in October 2008. Since then Un-Convention has grabbed the attention of the global grassroots music community and now has events taking place in India, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia and USA – each event carrying the overall...

Feb 19, 2011

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Bushstock 2011

Communion Records present Bushstock, a brand new one-day festival in Shepherd’s Bush on Saturday, 7th May 2011. Taking over 4 of the best Shepherd’s Bush venues and featuring over 30 of Communion’s favourite bands, Bushstock will showcase the best in new talent alongside established artists from London, UK and beyond. Communion (run by Mumford & Sons’...

Feb 3, 2011

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T In The Park 2011

2011 will mark the 18th year of Scotland’s biggest music festival, the famous T in the Park, where 85,000 fans will see 180 artists play across 11 stages. The line up has yet to be announced, with only Foo Fighters and Blink 182 confirmed as yet, but all the early bird tickets that have gone on sale so far have sold out. So what makes T in the Park so special that people are...

Jan 27, 2011

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Øya Festival 2011

Set amongst the beautiful back drop of Middelalderparken, or Medieval Park, in Oslo, Øya Festival is one of Norway’s largest outdoor music festivals. The park is a magical place, set on the shores of Oslo’s main fjord and holds the ruins of a medieval castle and yet is just a short walk from the city centre. The festival hosts more than 200 bands on four stages, over...

Jan 26, 2011

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Roundhouse Rising 2011

The Roundhouse in Camden Town plays host this year to hot new festival Roundhouse Rising. This celebration of new and upcoming talent runs from Monday 21st until Saturday 26th February. The week long whirlwind of top tunes already looks set to be a festival with a difference! Organised by the lovely people at Eat Your Own Ears and Featured Artist Coalition (to name but a few...

Jan 26, 2011

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The BBC Proms 2011

The BBC Proms is often described as the greatest classical music festival in the world which is quite an accolade. On closer inspection, it is easy to see how the Proms have become so popular. It runs for two months every summer from July through to September and hosts over 70 performances mainly held at The Royal Albert Hall in London. BBC Radio 3 broadcasts all the concerts...

Jan 22, 2011

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Charlbury Riverside Festival 2011

The Charlbury Riverside Festival is amongst the UK’s largest free festivals (yes, that’s right – free!), hosting around 5,000 festival goers over its two days. It is held on the picturesque banks of the river Evenlode, and has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. As well as two stages of music, there is a designated “kid’s zone”, with fun crafts and...

Jul 30, 2010

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Belsonic 2010

With August fast approaching, the Custom House Square in Belfast is set to become the site for the third year of Belsonic. The festival, which started with a line up boasting the likes of The Flaming Lips, Mogwai, The Enemy and The Zutons, has been held annually in Belfast since 2008. Previous years saw performances take place over the course of three days, 2010 however has seen...

Jul 7, 2010

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Leopallooza 2010

In order to celebrate its 5th Anniversary, Leopallooza Festival, set in The Wyldes (North Cornwall) is back with a 2 day affair. Nestled near some of the best beaches in the South West, the festival promises a non-corporate ‘house party’ feel. Its centrepiece is a car filled with wood and set on fire and the festival hosts two stages, two bars and two days packed with over 20...

Jun 16, 2010

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Glastonbury 2010

They have Gorillaz, they have Muse, they have Stevie Wonder, Florence & The Machine, Laura Marling and MGMT to boot. They have Kate Nash and The Dead Weather, as well as Norah Jones and Paloma Faith and that’s just scanning the main stage line up. It’s safe to say then that Glastonbury Festival is undoubtedly champion of a musical line up that will ensure a festival goers...