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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Fiddlehead (Rahim Fortune)

Fiddlehead Return With Powerful New EP ‘Baby I’ll Change, And Reveal Emotionally Charged Title Track

Boston post-hardcore favourites Fiddlehead have announced their return with a brand-new EP, Baby I’ll Change, arriving on 26th June. The three-track release marks the band’s first new material since 2023’s acclaimed Death Is Nothing To Us and finds the group entering a fresh creative chapter forged through grief, friendship and renewed purpose.

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The XCERTS Share Hopeful New Single ‘bury you’, Announce UK In-Stores And Twin Atlantic Support Tour

Scottish alternative rock favourites The XCERTS have unveiled their latest single, bury you, the newest track to be taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album i think i want to go home now., due for release on 10th July.

Snow Patrol @ Eden Sessions (Adam Smith)

Snow Patrol Complete The Hat-Trick At Eden Sessions In An Evening Of Heart, Humour And Hits

There are few concert settings in Britain as naturally dramatic as the Eden Sessions. Nestled within a former clay pit and framed by the iconic biomes of the Eden Project, the venue possesses a unique sense of occasion before a note is even played. On this June evening, the Cornish weather appears determined to play its part too. Persistent rain hangs over the site for much of the day, only to disappear almost on cue as Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid walk on stage. It feels as though somebody has edited the weather into the evening’s script.

4 Non Blondes @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (Kalpesh Patel)

4 Non Blondes Return On Their Own Terms At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

More than three decades after their breakthrough, 4 Non Blondes arrive at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire not to relive the past, but to redefine themselves in the present. Supported by the excellent Lucia & The Best Boys, the reunited San Francisco outfit make it abundantly clear that this tour is not a nostalgia exercise. Instead, it is a bold statement of who they are now — and whether the audience is willing to come with them.

Man/Woman/Chainsaw (Charlie & Charlie)

Man/Woman/Chainsaw Unleash New Single ‘Get Up And Dance’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Cannonball’

One of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, continue their rapid ascent with the release of new single Get Up And Dance, the latest preview of their highly anticipated debut album Cannonball, arriving on 7th August via Fiction Records.

System Of A Down (Clemente Ruiz)

System Of A Down Announce Exclusive Fan Stores Across Europe And UK Ahead Of Sold-Out Stadium Tour

As anticipation reaches fever pitch for System Of A Down’s long-awaited return to European and UK stages, the iconic metal outfit have announced a series of exclusive fan stores set to open across five major cities this summer.

BODEGA (Pooneh Ghana)

BODEGA Announce New Album All Inside Aquarium And Share Ambitious Title Track

New York City’s ever-evolving art-rock provocateurs BODEGA have announced details of their fourth studio album, All Inside Aquarium, due for release on 9th October via Chrysalis Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s expansive title track, offering the first full glimpse into what promises to be their most adventurous and musically expansive record to date.

Everyone Says Hi @ O2 Academy Brixton (Kalpesh Patel)

Everyone Says Hi Announce Sophomore Album ‘Funny Cos It’s True’ And Share Uplifting New Single ‘Don’t Underestimate Yourself’

Everyone Says Hi have unveiled details of their second album, Funny Cos It’s True, set for release on 25th September 2026, alongside the arrival of the heartfelt new single Don’t Underestimate Yourself.

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