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Kanye West: was it right to ban him from the UK?Talking Point Not everyone is convinced by Ye’s attempt to make a clean break from his history of antisemitism
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UK music festivals you can still bookThe Week Recommends Summer is fast approaching – and your favourite bands are calling
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The mystery of France's 'needle attacks' on womenIn the Spotlight Nearly 150 women reported being spiked with needles at France's open-air music festival
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Festivals in public parks: the battle for our urban green spacesTalking Point It's locals vs. revellers as cash-strapped councils turn to concerts in local parks for extra revenue
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Week Junior to partner with Barnes Children's Literature FestivalFeature The Week Junior will return with their thought-provoking workshop for young journalists
By The Week Junior Published
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The UK's best food and drink festivals in 2025The Week Recommends Enjoy delicious dishes at a culinary extravaganza near you
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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The decline of festivalsThe 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 headlinersIn 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 sponsorshipTalking 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 everTalking 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 2024The 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 IndiaIn 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 FestivalIn Pictures Ten tonnes of inedible tomatoes take centre stage at the colourful annual event
By The Week Staff Published
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