Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Three days of dust, riffs and relentless energy all led to Download Festival XXIII’s final chapter. Sunday offered one last opportunity for Donington to empty the tank, bringing together rising stars, legendary names and one of the most anticipated headline performances in the festival’s history. From emotional singalongs and crushing metal to triumphant returns and a crowning headline set, Download’s closing day delivered unforgettable moments from start to finish.

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Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

After Friday’s celebrations had finally subsided, Saturday arrived with heavier riffs, glorious sunshine, bigger crowds and one of the most diverse days Download Festival XXIII had to offer. From early-morning punk rock and breakout British talent to black metal spectacle, metalcore mastery and one of rock’s most iconic names closing the night, Donington once again proved why no two Download days ever feel the same.

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Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

The rain clouds that had threatened Donington throughout the week finally gave way to sunshine as Download Festival XXIII burst into life. With expanded stages, one of the festival’s biggest crowds in years and a Friday bill built around celebration, nostalgia and outright chaos, the opening day delivered everything from rap-rock anthems and progressive metal masterclasses to dancefloor mayhem and a long-awaited headline triumph.

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Bruce Foxton & Chris Difford Bring Nostalgia And Charm To London’s Cadogan Hall

Bruce Foxton & Chris Difford Bring Nostalgia And Charm To London’s Cadogan Hall

There are few venues in London better suited to an evening of sharp songwriting and classic British wit than the wonderfully elegant Cadogan Hall. For the first of two nights at the venue, Bruce Foxton and special guest Chris Difford delivered a show steeped in nostalgia, humour and timeless songs that have long since become woven into the fabric of British music culture. While Difford provided warmth and charm through a career-spanning opening set, Foxton and his band revisited the enduring catalogue of The Jam with the confidence and polish of musicians who know exactly what their audience wants.

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The Au Pairs Celebrate 45 Years Of ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ At The Electric Ballroom With Gina Birch

The Au Pairs Celebrate 45 Years Of ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ At The Electric Ballroom With Gina Birch

The final night of the Playing With A Different Sex 45th anniversary tour lands at a packed-out Electric Ballroom, as The Au Pairs bring this latest chapter to a close. While the tour has not been without controversy—centred on Lesley Woods fronting a new line-up—the mood inside the venue is resolutely focused on the music, and the legacy being revisited.

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Better Joy’s Rise Continues As Manchester Indie-Pop Breakout Commands London’s Hammersmith Apollo

Better Joy’s Rise Continues As Manchester Indie-Pop Breakout Commands London’s Hammersmith Apollo

Better Joy’s upward momentum shows no sign of slowing as Bria Keely brings her shimmering indie-pop project to the vast stage of Hammersmith Apollo on 20th November 2025, opening for Amy Macdonald. It’s a landmark moment for the Manchester-based songwriter, whose journey from intimate rooms to arena-sized crowds has accelerated at remarkable speed over the past eighteen months.

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The Last Dinner Party: Brixton Triumph Caps A Meteoric Rise

The Last Dinner Party: Brixton Triumph Caps A Meteoric Rise

The Last Dinner Party close out 2025 on a remarkable high, returning to London for a two-night stand at O2 Academy Brixton that feels less like the end of a tour and more like the coronation of Britain’s most talked-about new band. Photos from the first night on 7th December — captured by photographer Neil Lupin — show a group not merely riding a wave of hype, but commanding it.

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Alice Merton Brings Sharp Pop Precision To The Rainbow Stage At BST Hyde Park 2025

Alice Merton Brings Sharp Pop Precision To The Rainbow Stage At BST Hyde Park 2025

As the sun began to dip behind the trees in Hyde Park on 11th July, a throng of festival-goers packed into the Rainbow Stage area, drawn by the magnetic presence of German-Canadian artist Alice Merton. The singer-songwriter—best known for her breakout hit No Roots—delivered a punchy, emotionally agile set that brought the stage to a vibrant close, just before Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts took the spotlight over on the festival’s main Great Oak Stage.

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Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

Sunday at Download Festival XXII delivered an electrifying finale to an unforgettable weekend, blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and pulsating energy across multiple stages. While the day saw some light rain, it was mostly brightened by glorious bursts of...

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Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

As Download XXII roared into its second full day, Saturday continued the weekend's adrenaline-fuelled ride with genre-defying performances and unexpected highlights spanning metal, prog, and punk. From blistering headline sets to electrifying surprise slots on the...

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Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXII

The sun rose over Donington Park as Download XXII launched into its first full day of music on Friday, setting the tone for a weekend of genre-spanning mayhem. From shredding solos to surprise mash-ups and festival debuts, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as...

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Cancer Bats bring the Shillelagh to Marshall Records’ Tenth Anniversary

Where better to hold a birthday party than a brewery? Throw in the fact it’s Marshall Records’ tenth birthday, and the...
Daydream Plus (Andrew Blair)

Daydream Plus Share Nostalgic New Single ‘More Time Alone’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Second Last Day Of Summer’

Members of Canadian death metal heavyweights Tomb Mold continue to explore a very different side of their musical personalities with Daydream Plus, who have unveiled their latest single, More Time Alone, taken from their forthcoming debut album Second Last Day Of Summer, due for release on 10th July.

Emily Armstrong of Linkin Park @ Download Festival XXIII (Neil Lupin)

Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

Three days of dust, riffs and relentless energy all led to Download Festival XXIII’s final chapter. Sunday offered one last opportunity for Donington to empty the tank, bringing together rising stars, legendary names and one of the most anticipated headline performances in the festival’s history. From emotional singalongs and crushing metal to triumphant returns and a crowning headline set, Download’s closing day delivered unforgettable moments from start to finish.

Behemoth @ Download Festival XXIII (Neil Lupin)

Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

After Friday’s celebrations had finally subsided, Saturday arrived with heavier riffs, glorious sunshine, bigger crowds and one of the most diverse days Download Festival XXIII had to offer. From early-morning punk rock and breakout British talent to black metal spectacle, metalcore mastery and one of rock’s most iconic names closing the night, Donington once again proved why no two Download days ever feel the same.

Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXIII

The rain clouds that had threatened Donington throughout the week finally gave way to sunshine as Download Festival XXIII burst into life. With expanded stages, one of the festival’s biggest crowds in years and a Friday bill built around celebration, nostalgia and outright chaos, the opening day delivered everything from rap-rock anthems and progressive metal masterclasses to dancefloor mayhem and a long-awaited headline triumph.

MacDeMarco @ O2 Academy Brixton (ShotByBrodie)

Not For The First Time Mac DeMarco Is Freaking Out The Neighbourhood At London’s O2 Academy Brixton

On a glorious summer evening in South London, for a third consecutive sold out night, Mac DeMarco brought his unrivaled laid back slacker rock to the London’s O2 Academy Brixton.

Julia Jacklin (James J. Robinson)

Julia Jacklin Announces New Album ‘The Gem’ And Shares Heartfelt New Single ‘Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)’

Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has announced her eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, The Gem, set for release on 25th September via 4AD. Marking her first release for the iconic independent label, the album is introduced by the charming and emotionally complex new single, Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon), available now alongside a self-directed video.

Dogstar @ Roundhouse (Kalpesh Patel)

Dogstar Deliver Substance Over Celebrity At Camden’s Roundhouse

For a band whose bassist happens to be one of the most recognisable actors on the planet, Dogstar seem remarkably uninterested in making a fuss. That doesn’t mean the fuss isn’t there.

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