festivals
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The decline of festivals
The Explainer The industry has faced a 'triple whammy' of Covid, Brexit and inflation, hitting both organisers and performers
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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How did Glastonbury 2024 measure up?
Talking Point Sound problems hampered 'sublime' performances during festival in which pop came out on top
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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The complex art of choosing Glastonbury headliners
In the Spotlight Festival's line-up has 'raised eyebrows' with effort to 'capture the musical zeitgeist'
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The 'furious dogfight' over literary festival sponsorship
Talking Point Baillie Gifford has cancelled all its deals with book events after pressure from activists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Glastonbury line-up: the 'poppiest, shiniest' bill ever
Talking Point Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain will star, but some fans are 'underwhelmed'
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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The UK's best music festivals in summer 2024
The Week Recommends Headline events include Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Creamfields
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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Durga Puja: majestic pandals centre of celebrations in India
In Pictures Hindu festival dates back to the 1500s and symbolises 'the nation's struggle for freedom'
By The Week Staff Published
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Gran Tomatina: Colombia’s Tomato Fight Festival
In Pictures Ten tonnes of inedible tomatoes take centre stage at the colourful annual event
By The Week Staff Published
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Spain’s St Anthony Bonfire Festival – in pictures
In Pictures Hundreds of locals ride their horses through bonfires in honour of the patron saint of animals
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The risk of noise-induced hearing loss
feature Experts believe young people can protect themselves from the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss
By The Week Staff Published
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Unboxed: was rebranded Festival of Brexit worth £120m?
Talking Point Visitor numbers a tiny fraction of the 66m target as National Audit Office launches inquiry
By The Week Staff Published
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HowTheLightGetsIn London: philosophy and music on Hampstead Heath
In the Spotlight The Week has teamed up with this unique festival of ideas to offer readers a 20% discount
By The Week Staff Published
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HowTheLightGetsIn: celebrate the Jubilee with philosophy and music
In the Spotlight The festival returns to Hay-on-Wye from 2 to 5 June with an eccentric – and electrifying – bill of philosophers, scientists and artists
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Will state-backed insurance save live music events?
Today's Big Question Some industry bosses say the scheme will be too little too late
By The Week Staff Published
Today's Big Question