Writers withdraw from Hay Festival over Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay Festival Cartagena in protest at Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's invitation. Discover the controversy over her political stance.
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Sturgeon, Rankin & McDermid Headline Winter Words Festival
Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid lead an eclectic line-up at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's Winter Words Festival in February. Tickets on sale 16 December.
Reading & Leeds 2026 line-up disappoints rock fans
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Reading & Leeds 2026 Headliners: Dave, Raye, Charli XCX Lead
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
Joyce, Plath & Thomas: Writers' Hidden Struggles Revealed
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund files expose financial hardships of literary icons including James Joyce, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas through personal letters and documents.
Corona Capital Festival Celebrates 15 Years in Mexico City
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
Yoga Festival Collapse Leaves £218k Debt, 284 Creditors
Soul Circus yoga festival founders Roman and Ella Wroath left customers and traders £218,765 out of pocket as company enters liquidation, with 252 customers awaiting refunds after 2024 cancellation.
Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford Prize for diaries
Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.
Waterfront Festival 2026: Sam Fender & Becky Hill to Headline
The spectacular Waterfront Festival 2026 has unveiled its incredible musical lineup featuring Sam Fender, Becky Hill and more. Discover dates, ticket details and why this is the must-attend event of summer 2026.
Jamie Foxx's daughter joins GloRilla on stage
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne made an unexpected cameo during GloRilla's SKVLK Festival performance, joining the rapper on stage in a memorable Halloween weekend moment.
Harvest Rock 2025: Adelaide's Musical Triumph
The 2025 Harvest Rock festival in Adelaide transformed the city into a musical paradise with electrifying performances from global superstars and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable weekend of rock revival.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Russian strike hits Ukrainian literary festival
Russia's targeted missile strike on BookForum literary festival in Lviv kills organiser Artur Dron, sparking international condemnation as Ukraine's cultural resistance continues.
Queen Camilla hosts literary stars at Cliveden festival
Her Majesty Queen Camilla presided over an exclusive literary celebration at the historic Cliveden estate, welcoming acclaimed authors including Jilly Cooper and Sir Salman Rushdie for a prestigious festival event.
Nova festival survivor reveals playing dead to escape Hamas
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
RISE Festival cancelled amid dust storm safety fears
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns
Deniliquin Ute Muster: Australia's Iconic Outback Festival
The iconic Deniliquin Ute Muster returns with spectacular ute displays, country music stars and outback celebrations in rural NSW. Discover what makes this Australian festival unforgettable.
Byron Bay festival strip search sparks police investigation
A young woman's traumatic strip search at Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass festival has prompted a formal police investigation after she was forced to remove her clothing in front of multiple officers.
Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke
Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.
Queen Camilla delights book lovers at literary festival
The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.
Laneway Festival 2026: Chappell Roan Headlines Stellar Lineup
The highly anticipated Laneway Festival 2026 lineup has been unveiled, featuring breakthrough sensation Chappell Roan as headliner, alongside major acts Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PinkPantheress. Discover the full roster for Australia's premier indie music
Laneway Festival 2024: Music & Style Spectacle
The highly anticipated Laneway Festival captivated audiences with electrifying performances, stunning celebrity appearances, and unforgettable fashion moments. Discover the highlights from this year's most talked-about music event.
Coachella 2026 Headliners Leaked: Eilish & Radiohead?
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the monumental headline acts for Coachella 2026, featuring a pop icon's grand return and a legendary rock reunion in the Californian desert.
Queen Camilla cancels event with contagious infection
The Queen has abruptly pulled out of a high-profile literary event after developing a highly contagious infection, sparking concern within royal circles.
Lewis Capaldi to Headline TRNSMT Festival 2024
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi is set for a triumphant return to the stage, announced as the Saturday night headliner for Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival 2024 after his break for Tourette's treatment.
New 90s & 00s Nostalgia Music Festival Announced for UK
Get ready for a massive nostalgia trip! A brand new UK music festival, Big Weekender, is coming to Oxfordshire in August 2025, featuring a huge lineup of 90s and 00s pop, dance, and indie legends.
Meanjin Literary Journal Closes After 85 Years
The shocking closure of Australia's venerable literary journal Meanjin after 85 years sparks outrage and sorrow, highlighting a deepening crisis for the nation's cultural institutions.
Radio in the Park 2024: Leicester's FREE Music Festival
Everything you need to know about Radio in the Park 2024 in Leicester. Get the full lineup, date, and how to claim your FREE tickets for this unmissable music event.
Human Tooth Found in UK Festival Vegan Burger
A music fan's dream weekend at a UK festival turned into a nightmare after biting into a vegan burger and discovering a horrifying secret ingredient. Exclusive details inside.
George Clooney withdraws from Venice Film Festival due to illness
Hollywood A-lister George Clooney makes a sudden exit from the 2024 Venice Film Festival, cancelling all scheduled appearances after being struck by a mystery illness, disappointing fans and leaving a major void in the festival's lineup.
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