Music fills this week as the most awaited thrilling festivals are here. WhatsOn Event Editor Nicole Newman has curated some of the best music events happening around the world. All you have to do is to book the tickets for all the upcoming fun.
Made Festival
30 July
It’s a celebration of its 8-year instillation, the annual sell out festival returns every year growing bigger with the best production. Making it one of the sound out live music events of the summer. The Made festival has steadfast become one of the highlights of the festival season that takes place in the West Mids. This year expect more stages to host one of the biggest line-ups to date to make an unforgettable summer festival. Featuring all the usual festival paraphernalia, delicious street food, creative street art, top notch installations and live demos alongside an elite class of DJ line ups and live acts. Just a short stones throw away from Birmingham, Made is an easy get to festival taking the hassle out of driving or finding that parking spot. Expect a great crowd of up for it festival goers at this marathon day festival which includes a stellar line up for your weekend ahead including AJ Tracey, PA Salieu, MS Banks, Bru-C, A1 x J1, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Shy FX, TQD Royal T, DJ G, Flava D, 24HR Garage Girls, Andy C, Kings of the Rollers, DJ Zinc, A.M.C, Eats Everything, Alisha, Jaguar, GW Harrison,Saffron Stone, Murphys Law, Alex Bowen, Deekline, Reggae Roast, Jamie RodIgan, Nicky Blackmarket, Kenny Ken, Gray, Mistress Mo, Frenetic & so many more. Its going to be wicked!
For tickets and more info checkout made-festival.co.uk
Camp Bestival Dorset
28 – 31 July
Taking place in the magnificent surroundings of Lulworth castle the 10,,000 capacity crowd will be jousting their way through fields of the friendliest festival goers. This is one festival that’s has its reputation built on being uber family friendly which encompasses all the summer festive delights such including live shows, hosts of well being workshops, the best stand up comedy, and full on circus delights, and lets not forget the finest collection of dam fine food stalls serving an array of mouth watering street and festival food delights and all different types of camping offering the no frills style to the utmost luxury. Camp Bestival has to be one of the best weekends staycation home from home taking place in the UK. More importantly the festival is synonymous for the epic DJ and music artist line –up which apart from its magical atmosphere is the annual crowd puller and the main feature of the festival. Including Earth, Wind & Fire, Rudimental, Kool & The Gang, Example, The Proclaimers, Razorlight, Sister Sledge, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shed Seven, Orla Gartland, Faithless (DJ set), Lisa Loud, Sasha, Becky Hill, Fatboy Slim. Rag n Bone, Razorlight, Dub Pistols, The Cuban Brothers plus loads more. This year, Camp Bestival’s theme is desert island disco so don’t forget your glittery grass skirts and best disco sequined threads.
For tickets and more info checkout dorset.campbestival.net
Kendal Calling
28 – 31 July
Returning for its fifteenth year Kendal Calling is one the UKs well known and major contender for an all round festival. Each summer the festival organisers come up with the best vision to curate a diverse line up that spans across the genres, taking in rock, indie and dance music. It’s honestly a buffet of musical delight and all things festival related to sink your teeth into. From art, comedy, culture and music to feast on. Each year the festival is bigger and better, its all about looking after the festival masses so they return every year, still expecting new surprises. Kendal Calling has a loyal crowd, which are the backbone of its success in its annual pilgrim to Lowther Deer Park in the outstanding natural beauty that is the Lake District. This years line up features Supergrass, Stereophonics, The Wombats,The Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Craig David Presents Ts5, Blossoms, The Kooks, Andy C, Faithless (Dj Set), Frank Turner, Tom Grennan, Bill Bailey, The Slow Readers Club, The Sherlocks, Scouting For Girls, Hacienda Classical, Hot Chip, The Cribs, Joel Corry, Low Steppa, 808 State and so many more.
For tickets and more info checkout kendalcalling.co.uk
Y Not Festival
29 – 31 July
Y Not Festival is one of the best independent UK music festivals, featuring a line up of rock, indie and alternative music in the heart of the Peak District. Some of the bands on the line up include The Stereophonics, Courteeners, Blossoms, Manic Street Preachers, The Vaccines, Levellers, and Jake Bugg
For tickets and more info checkout ynotfestival.com
Lollapalooza
28 – 31 July
A wonderful gathering of music, dancing, belly laughing comedy, and craft booths at Grant Park, Chicago. Lollapalooza is a 4-day festival of multi-genre delight that provides a platform for political and non-profit artists and groups. The festival is forever creating historical moments in many a musician’s careers firmly cementing it in the global hall of fame for festivals. This years line up includes Green Day, J. Cole, Metallica, Big Sean, Dua Lipa, Kygo, Tove Lo, Charli XCX, Machine Gun Kelly, Doja Cat, and many more.
For tickets and more info checkout lollapalooza.com
