Festivals
Glastonbury Festival 2021 Is (Probably) Going to Happen
Technological advances could make large-scale gatherings possible by next summer.
The Strange New World of Socially Distant Gigs
Live shows might one day come to a venue near you, but they look and feel as bizarre as you might think.
Government Announces Millions of Pounds to Help UK Festivals and Nightlife
The decision follows a campaign from musicians and industry bodies calling for protection for the country’s nighttime industry.
This Depressing Concert Lineup Is What We Deserve in 2020
If you've been hoping to see Trapt and Buckcherry on the same bill during a deadly global pandemic, you're in luck!
VICE and Junction 2 Are Bringing Festival Season to Your Bedroom
Head to VICE UK's Facebook page on the 11th and 12th of July for live DJ sets and panel discussions.
Lovebox is Cancelled, But Don’t Let That Stop You From Enjoying It
Reclaim some of your lost summer vibes with this curated playlist based on the 2020 line-up, featuring artists from the Noisey stage and more.
The Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Future of Nightlife
We asked some experts for their thoughts on a potential utopia, and potential dystopia.
The Battle to Get Ticket Refunds for Cancelled Festivals
As festivals around the world postpone or cancel due to coronavirus, ticket-holders are struggling to get their money back.
Burning Man Is Going Virtual, and So Are the Orgies
Burners told us their plans for the digital festival, from throwing sex parties on Zoom to driving an "Ass Cream Truck" around the block.
We Asked 16 European Festivals If They’re Going Ahead Despite Coronavirus
Primavera Sound has been postponed, while Meadow in the Mountains in Bulgaria has been cancelled.
True Stories of People Who Tried and Failed to Run Music Festivals
"We spent pretty much our whole budget on a Guardian Festival Guide advert, and it only gave us two sales."
We Asked 24 UK Music Festivals If They're Going Ahead Despite Coronavirus
We asked festival organisers how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them.