This January 2010 escape the winter doldrums and head south towards the Mayan sun for beats and beach fun for the 3rd annual BPM Festival, taking place in the spectacular resort town of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, on January 1 – January 10, 2010. Last year’s astounding success saw over 15,000 event tickets sold and this year promises to more than live up to high expectations. Once again, this year’s festival will feature a full 10 days of over 30 day & night parties brimming with first class international DJs, miles of sun-baked white sand (Read more…)

Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland are confirmed to headline the fourth annual Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, it was announced today (Oct. 8). The two-day outdoor fest will take place April 24-25, 2010 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. Additional performers on the country, folk and bluegrass-heavy lineup include Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Merle Haggard, Carlene Carter, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mallary Hope, Ray Price, Jamey Johnson, The Avett Brothers and Bobby Bare, among others. Tickets for Stagecoach start at $99.00 for two-day passes and will be available Oct. 16 on stagecoachfestival.com. According to Billboard (Read more…)

Throughout the months of October and November 2009, Eclectricity; one of Birmingham’s most respected and credible music institutions present 8 weeks of full on parties covering all aspects of contemporary music. The eight week program of events vary from Warehouse parties, the first allnighter in a £5m purpose built music venue, a rave up in Grade 2 listed former Methodist Chapel, an Inner City Festival across an entire Arts and Media Quarter amongst others. Each event and its surroundings are completely unique and we are installing our own sound systems, visual setups and lighting to make a completely fresh club experience which will never be witnessed at these venues again.

(Read more…)

Scottish indie-pop sensations Franz Ferdinand gave Toronto’s Virgin Festival its first headline-caliber set with a riveting rock show. Their career-spanning performance consistently got the packed general admission section to rise, scream and boogie their hearts out. Plowing through crowd-pleasing singles ‘Michael,’ ‘Walk Away,’ ‘No You Girls’ and a stirring version of ‘Take Me Out’ — dedicated to fellow Scottish V-fester Paolo Nutini — the foursome also gave a nod to longtime fans by playing the rarely heard ‘Van Tango,’ the B-side from the band’s very first UK single, (Read more…)

We are delighted to announce that Dundonian rockers The View are set to headline the Friday night of Loopallu 2009! The View make a welcome return to the festival 3 years after their last appearance when still relative unknowns. Three years on, and they have two top 5 albums under their belts including 2007’s number 1 smash ‘Hats (Read more…)

The 2009 Warped Tour lineup promises to be as explosive as ever with some big names in rock and alternative scheduled to hit the stage. Just a few of the 77 bands expected in San Diego this weekend are 3OH!3, All Time Low, Senses Fail and We The Kings. Held at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, the Vans Warped Tour is more than just your average concert or show, it is a massive event. Aside from the great (Read more…)

Older Article »