Europe’s Most Eagerly Anticipated Festivals of 2012

There are hundreds of festivals across Europe to look forward to in 2012Festival season is approaching fast and some of Europe’s best festivals are being primed for invasion. Over the years these events have grown into the most influential and powerful events on the planet, and global artists are as eager to be there as the fans. Continue reading

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Music Festival Camping Essentials

Don't ruin your weekend by forgetting the essentialsIt’s music festival season and although preparing for a weekend or week of musical madness may seem daunting, it is also important in order to ensure you have the best weekend possible. The check list contains the usual suspects: Beer, food, tent, sleeping bags, clothes, kettle, pan, stove. However, there are a couple more things that may not seem so obvious. Continue reading

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Finding Cheap Flights Online

You can fly almost anywhere on the cheap if you know where to lookMany people say the world is getting smaller and smaller. Obviously nobody means this in a literal sense, rather, it is so much easier to move from one place to another, and at a very reasonable price too. If you know where to look online, you can find cheap flights to anywhere your heart desires without having to worry about obliterating your savings – ideal for festival season! Continue reading

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History’s Most Memorable Music Festivals

Music festivals have a huge impact on modern cultureA good music festival can give people memories that last for a lifetime. A historic music festival, however, offers the chance to be present at an event with global cultural significance. These events are far and few between but leave memories that are recorded in the annals of time. Continue reading

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The Best of English Folk Festivals

England is the home of traditional folk musicFolk music has its roots as an accompaniment to manual labour. These days it has grown into an internationally recognizable and popular music genre. The festivals that represent folk music have gone from strength to strength as folk music spreads its appeal on a global level. The folk festival is a world renowned event and some of the best are based in England, the spiritual home of traditional folk music. Continue reading

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The Greatest Gigs of All Time

Some gigs truly are era definingSome live music events are era defining. There is just something about certain gigs that live long in the memory. It might be the set-list, it might be the introduction of a band on the world stage or it might go deeper than that altogether and have a real impact on the culture of the time. Continue reading

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