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2000trees 2026 review. Four days, a very sunburnt community and countless hidden gems. Welcome back to 2000trees After another year of amazing live music, 2000Trees refused to let anything dampen the weekend, including temperatures hitting a scorching 36 degrees. If anything, it reinforced why this festival has become the gold standard for alternative music in the UK.

From multiple Grammy wins to anonymity, we speak with SusAF about the vision behind it ahead of the release of the latest track.

Outbreak Festival 2026 Review: Hardcores home turf.If there was any doubt that Outbreak Festival has cemented itself as the UK's home of hardcore and alternative heavy music, this year's edition set the record straight.

2000trees - the festival that carries bands from the bottom to the top. Since 2007, 2000trees has built a reputation as the festival where tomorrow's headliners cut their teeth. Whilst larger UK festivals chase established names, 2000trees has always thrived on giving bands a head start before the rest catch on.

OUTBREAK'S EVOLUTION: HOW THE UK'S BEST DIY FESTIVALS HAS BECOME ONE OF ITS MOST INCLUSIVE.This weekend, around 7000 hardcore fans will pack into Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre for another chapter of Outbreak Festival. Beyond the chaos of stage dives and circle pits, Outbreak has quietly become one of the most important festivals in UK alternative music.

The bands behind Outbreak's success. From the very beginning, Outbreak have been known for supporting every level of success in the hardcore scene. From small acts just getting started, to those that have gone on the huge commercial success, Outbreak continue to support these artists along their journey by inviting them back to play for the festivals loyal crowd.

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Electric Ballroom in Camden hosted a night to remember as American metal/ hard-rockers Fozzy returned to London for the first time in 5 years and set the room ablaze! With Support from Marisa And The Moths and Tailgunner, the entire night was filled with stage theatrics, colourful lighting and hard riffs. Full Fozzy gallery here Marisa And The Moths - pretty filthy, filthy pretty grunge UK-based alt-rock, grunge-inspired band Marisa And The Moths started the night and set the

What do you get when you mix big metal riffs, Swiftie's, smooth R&B vocals and "I sound like Chris Brown" (Moore's words!) electronic effects? Somehow! A musical masterpiece in the form of Sleep Theory.

"This ain't even politics, This is fucking war" Waterparks, "God's favorite boy band", are known for their highly energetic genre-bending sound, have taken a bold step with the newest release, ICE . The track stands with its heavier style but also a sharp political commentary, challenging listeners to think critically about the current social and political issues surrounding Trump, Epstein and forced deportation. With Knight stating the lyrics wer e written over a beat in the

Electric Ballroom in Camden, London hosted an unforgettable SOLD OUT night on January 31st, featuring a double headline set by Honey Revenge and Rain City Drive, with support from Belmont. Each band brought a unique sound and energy and dedicated fans there to see each performance. Electric Ballroom is a legendary venue in Camden, London known for its intimate 1500 person capacity. It may have been a cold, wet night but the queue flowed down Camden's iconic high-street with