City Splash Festival returns to London’s Brockwell park on May 27 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. This year’s line-up is another massive one with the likes of Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Black Sherif, Ding Dong, Libianca, Lojay, Queen Omega, Busy Signal, WSTRN and many more all playing with further waves of names to come. The much loved cultural gathering creates a space for the community to unite, connect and create history. City Splash, The Home of Culture, are renowned and authentic purveyors and advo ..read more

CSG (Controlled Solutions Group) has announced the successful completion of a management buyout by its chief executive officer, Jeff Lee and chief operating officer, Chris Cowell. CSG is a leading live event security, training and consultancy provider protecting global brands, their teams, fans, guests and venues to the highest industry standards. Headquartered in Manchester, UK, the business was launched in 1989 and now serves a roster of blue-chip clients both nationally and around the world. CEO, Jeff Lee, who led the buyout, said, “This MBO heralds a new era for the business. We are deligh ..read more

Last month, Roskilde Festival revealed the first bunch of music acts for next year’s festival, which takes place from 29 June – 6 July 2024, featuring Foo Fighters, PJ Harvey, Kali Uchis, and many more. Today, the non-profit giant adds another 23 acts to its festival line-up, including Norwegian pop sensation Aurora, Chicago’s visionary folk singer-songwriter Kara Jackson, and the ever-evolving art pop icon Róisín Murphy. The announcement also features the groundbreaking American DJ and producer Skrillex, who will gear up for an epic night rave at the festival’s pivotal and iconic Orange Stage ..read more

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, announces the first keynotes and featured speakers for its music conference, which will present thought-provoking and industry-leading topics including Sustainability, Safety & Mental Health, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology & Innovation, Focus on Poland, and many more. ESNS24 will take place from January 17 – 20, 2024, in Groningen, the Netherlands. Amy Thomson is the former Chief Catalog Officer at Hipgnosis Songs Fund and CEO and founder of ATM Artists, where she executed record releases, marketing camp ..read more

OutdoorArtsUK (OAUK) is pleased to announce Sho Shibata as its new Director, starting in February 2024. Sho will be leaving his current role as Executive Producer at Stopgap Dance Company, an organisation that creates international touring works with exceptional disabled and non-disabled creatives. Sho joined Stopgap in 2008 and has since built its profile in the outdoor arts sector. Sho is also a trustee of ISTD, Play to the Crowd (umbrella organisation for Winchester Theatre Royal, Hat Fair and Playmakers) and a member of the South East Area Council for Arts Council England. Sho Shibata, say ..read more

We Are FSTVL, which celebrated a record milestone in its history this summer after an epic tenth anniversary edition which saw 80,000 join the party, has announced the first phase of its impressive 2024 lineup. The eleventh edition of the show will take place from 25-26 May 2024, this time at its previous home of Central Park Dagenham, London. Today, organisers have dropped over 50 names for next year’s event and revealed that headliners include Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz, renowned for his club anthems Call On Me, Pjanoo and Proper Education. Prydz will be joined by the legendary Badda ..read more

Quick Panda Productions, the Cornish production company behind The Great Estate Festival, Little Orchard, and the Cathedral Masquerade, will bring a brand-new music and well-being festival to Cornwall in 2024 with UK electronic group Morcheeba headlining. Paradhis Festival, pronounced ‘para-dees’ and named after the Cornish word for ‘paradise’, will take place at the historic Boconnoc Estate in South East Cornwall from Friday 5th until Sunday 7th July 2024. The festival is a unique blend of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and other wellness activities, complemented by an eclectic mix of music t ..read more

The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has  announced that Andrew Lansley (Cheltenham Festivals) will be one of the speakers at the AFO Conference in February. Andrew understands the multifaceted challenges faced by organisations in successfully implementing meaningful, impactful change and will be providing 10 top tips for making festivals accessible. The Association of Festival Organisers’ Conference will be held at the Silk Mill, Derby on Saturday 10 February 2024, 10am – 6pm (Registration 9am). The conference will be packed with advice and knowledge from experts within the festi ..read more

In its 25th year, Stagehand, the original live event production workers charity, is proud to launch the Christmas fundraiser, #I Love Live 3. This year’s campaign recognises the immense challenges faced by the live event production industry and aims to provide crucial support to UK-based touring and festival crews dealing with serious physical or mental ill health. #I Love Live 3 launches on Friday 1st December, with tickets available and on sale here. Previous I Love Live events have featured Liam Gallagher’s Les Paul guitar, Glastonbury Festival Tickets, and Dave Grohl’s signed DW ICON Snare ..read more

FOCUS Wales, the award-winning new music showcase, is gearing up for its 13th edition, set to unfold from 9th – 11th May 2024. Drawing over 20,000 music enthusiasts, the festival will transform Wrexham into a vibrant music hub, hosting an eclectic lineup of 250+ acts from Wales and around the globe. Kicking off the 2024 musical extravaganza is The Royston Club, all set for their grand homecoming show at Llwyn Isaf on 9th May. Fresh from a stellar year that included a sold-out UK tour in support of their debut album—landing in the official UK top 20 this summer—the band is r ..read more