Download sees line-up diversity improvements but ‘still a long way to go’

Download boss Andy Copping has said that while the rock festival has improved in recent years concerning its gender-balanced line-ups, there is still a long way to go.  Next year’s 20th anniversary festival is set to be four days long and will be headlined by acts such as Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon and Metallica …

Six million fans to attend Live Nation events in the UK this summer

Live Nation UK expects almost six million fans to attend live shows across the UK over the months of June, July and August.  This month has already witnessed over 200,000 attendees at festival Creamfields South and a live performance from former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher  at Knebworth.  The weekend saw Download festival take place at …

Helping to limit the environmental impact of events 

Earth Day is celebrated globally and always on April 22, marking the necessary efforts required to secure the future of the planet. Some big changes are needed in order to scale back the damage caused by humans living on Earth, but sometimes that can feel overwhelming for just one person looking to make a difference. …

Download festival makes layout changes to improve

British rock festival Download has revealed major site improvements for its 2022 event in June, improving accessibility for all fans. The festival is set to take place at full capacity for the first time since 2019 from June 10-12 at Donington Park. The Village area has been moved closer to The Arena, the main section …