inSYNC | 2016 February

The Specials Announce Autumn UK Tour

February 23, 2016 No Comments Luke Jackson

Coventry Ska outfit, The Specials have confirmed a huge run of Hall or Nothing UK tour dates for this coming October and November including two nights in London. The band will play shows in Nottingham, Sheffield, Scunthorpe, Glasgow, Blackpool, Liverpool, Llandudno,York, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Exeter, Southampton, Reading, Cambridge, Southend, Eastbourne and

Boomtown Fair Announces A Run Of Acts For Its 8th Edition

February 20, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Last week, Boomtown Fair announced the first wave of acts for the 2016 festival. This year’s event will take place on the Matterley Estate near Winchester running for 4 days from August 11th. Boomtown is known for its incredible production, sets, costumes and purpose built towns; all making the festival

CeeLo Green Announced as Mutiny Festival Headliner

February 19, 2016 No Comments Luke Jackson

American multi-Grammy winner, CeeLo Green has been announced as the Sunday night main stage headliner for this year’s Mutiny Festival. Also just announced across the weekend are Mistajam, Mike Skinner of The Streets, Bontan, Kerri Chandler, Vato Gonzalez, Patrick Topping, Kry Wolf and Toucan. Last month, Swedish House Mafia’s Steve

Alternate Returns To Bristol

February 17, 2016 No Comments Tom Evans

Alternate returns to Lakota & Coroner’s Court on Friday 11th March 2016 in Bristol for what is guaranteed to be one of the biggest parties of the year so far. Since their sold-out Bristol debut; a collaboration with Psyched, which included over 30 multi-genre headliners including Artful Dodger, General Levy,

Foreverland Kick Off With First Event Of 2016

February 17, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Foreverland has now embedded itself into Bournemouth as a major events brand. They have already ran a series of successful events, and the first party of 2016 was no exception. The party, which was held in Bournemouth’s Old Fire Station, saw garage DJ Matt Jam Lamont, bassline DJ Bassboy and

Coldplay Announced as First Glastonbury Headliner

February 16, 2016 No Comments Luke Jackson

Coldplay have been announced as headliners for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The five piece, who released seventh album ‘A Head Full of Dreams‘ in December last year will close the festival on the Sunday. The Pyramid stage appearance will mark the fourth time the band have headlined the festival. At

Maribou State at Motion, Bristol

February 10, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

After several years on the periphery, London production two-piece Maribou State are edging closer towards the nerve-centre of UK electronic music. Their debut album Portraits was released in June last year, and they’ve been playing a number of high profile sets, as well as using their live band at some

Wild Life Festival Announces First Phase of Artists

February 9, 2016 No Comments Luke Jackson

After last year’s sold out debut, Disclosure and Rudimental’s Wild Life Festival have announced their first wave of artists for 2016, and like last year’s festival, Disclosure and Rudimental will be headlining. Also announced are Ice Cube, James Bay, Skepta, Carl Cox, Annie Mac, Bastille, Busta Rhymes, Jack Garratt, DJ

Annie Mac’s Festival Lost & Found Returns To Malta For A Second Year

February 8, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Queen of BBC Radio 1, Annie Mac, took a brand new festival to Malta in 2015. With tickets for Lost & Found selling out in a matter of days the Mediterranean island will see the festival return on March 31st for 4 days. The lineup shows off an eclectic mix

Frank Turner To Play 2016’s BBC 6 Music Festival In Bristol

February 5, 2016 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Frank Turner, one of the best live acoustic artists in the UK at the moment. The Hampshire singer/songwriter has found success with his unique style of folk-indie-rock. The 34-year-old is aware of the passage of time, of the influence of days that drag and months that gallop can exert on