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Festival Roundup: GALA, Pitch Arts & Music, and Westival Lineups Land
A fresh batch of dance and electronic festival lineups has dropped, spotlighting GALA, Pitch Arts & Music, and Westival. The roundup gives promoters and fans a quick catch-up on bookings shaping this season's festival circuit.
Brands
PoloFest Tokyo Turns Ralph Lauren Nostalgia Into a Cultural Festival
PoloFest in Tokyo brings together fans of vintage Polo Ralph Lauren and Japan's Ametora style movement. The festival highlights how a heritage American brand continues to shape fashion subculture and community events abroad.
Movies
MUBI FEST London to Unveil Behind-the-Scenes Look at Marie Antoinette
MUBI's three-day London festival will screen a documentary exploring the making of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette. The lineup also includes a Cameron Winter concert film and Danny L Harle's reimagining of a century-old classic.
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Dekmantel Shares 2026 RADAR Sets Featuring Skrillex, Ben UFO, CCL
Dekmantel has released RADAR sets from its 2026 edition, including performances from Skrillex, Ben UFO and CCL. The Amsterdam festival recently ranked No. 17 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Festivals poll for 2026.
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Eris Drew & Octo Octa Debut Alchemical Sisters DJ Set for Mixmag Cover
DJ duo Eris Drew and Octo Octa marked their Mixmag cover feature with the debut of their joint project, Alchemical Sisters, performing their first-ever set together in the Mixmag Lab London. The collaboration highlights a notable pairing within electronic music's touring and festival circuit.
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GALA Festival Reveals First 2027 Lineup Names for London Return
GALA Festival has confirmed it will return to Peckham Rye Park in London from 28th-30th May 2027, unveiling its first wave of lineup names. The announcement kicks off early planning for one of the capital's key spring festival dates.
Music
Russian DJ Pulled From ADE Lineup Over Threat to Ukrainian Artist
Alexander Komarov was dropped from an Interplay Records showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event after sending a threatening message to a Ukrainian artist. The move underscores how festivals and labels are policing conduct within their lineups amid ongoing industry scrutiny.
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A State of Trance Set to Launch Debut US Festival
Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance brand is bringing its first-ever standalone festival to the US, calling it one of the most-requested shows in the series' history. The move marks a major expansion for the trance franchise into live festival territory, with direct implications for promoters and venues eyeing the launch.
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We Love Green 2027 Lineup Teases Fontaines D.C., Angèle, Adèle Castillon
We Love Green festival returns to Paris's Bois de Vincennes for three days of concerts in 2027, with early lineup names including Fontaines D.C., Angèle and Adèle Castillon. The festival remains a key fixture on the European live music calendar, blending major international acts with rising talent.
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Punk Icons Unite in London to Honor Poly Styrene's Legacy
Members of Raincoats, X-Ray Spex and Slits formed a supergroup to celebrate 50 years of She-Punk at London's Up Yours! God Save the Queens! festival on Oct. 16. The tribute honored Poly Styrene's influence on punk and women in music.
Brands
Yui Chen Takes Top Prize at Hyères Festival's First Edition Under New Leadership
Designer Yui Chen won the 41st Hyères Fashion Festival, marking the first edition led by new president Valérie Duport and director Hugo Lucchino. The incoming leadership is redirecting resources toward young creators while working to secure the institution's long-term stability.
Music
TSHA Drops New EP 'Mi Casa', Channeling Ibiza's Dancefloor Energy
TSHA has released a new EP titled 'Mi Casa,' drawing inspiration from the dancefloor sounds of Ibiza. The project signals fresh material for clubs and festival sets alike.
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Creamfields 2027 ARC Stage Taps Josh Baker, KETTAMA, Prospa
Creamfields has confirmed Josh Baker, KETTAMA and Prospa as headliners for its ARC stage in 2027. The Prodigy, Hannah Laing and Jamie Jones round out the early lineup announcement for the UK festival.
Movies
Luther Ford Talks Prince Harry Role and New Film With Rami Malek
Actor Luther Ford, known for portraying a young Prince Harry on The Crown, appeared at the New York Film Festival to discuss his lead role in The Man I Love. He also spoke about working alongside Rami Malek on the project.
Movies
Carey Mulligan Brings Celine Runway Glamour to BFI London Film Festival
Promoting 'Wildwood' at the BFI London Film Festival, Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan stepped out in a pearlescent silver pleated look straight from Celine's spring 2027 runway. The styling moment underscores the ongoing link between red-carpet film premieres and fashion house marketing.
Venues
Cliveden Literary Festival Channels Belle Époque Glamour
Cliveden House's annual literary festival this year leaned into Belle Époque flair, blending French artistic influence with celebrations of American independence. The storied venue continues to position itself as a cultural gathering point beyond its country-house hotel roots.
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Prospa and KETTAMA Confirm Release Date for 'Think Of You'
Prospa and KETTAMA are set to release their much-anticipated collaboration 'Think Of You.' The track has already been tested at clubs and festivals throughout the summer, building anticipation ahead of its official drop.
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Charli XCX Brings Tinashe Onstage for ACL Festival Surprise
Charli XCX welcomed Tinashe during her headlining set at ACL Festival, where the two performed tracks including "Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and "Melatonin" off Tinashe's new LP Popstar. The guest appearance highlights a notable festival-circuit collaboration between two major pop acts.
Movies
Michelle Yeoh Honored as Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan
Michelle Yeoh received the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the Busan International Film Festival, appearing in a standout Dior gown. The honor underscores her continued influence across both film and fashion.
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Sheryl Crow Credits Olivia Rodrigo for Keeping Her Inspired
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow says Olivia Rodrigo's drive pushes her to keep going, citing the younger artist's commitment to grassroots work. Crow singled out Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival as proof of her dedication beyond chart success.
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Charlotte de Witte crowned World's No. 1 Techno DJ for seventh straight year
DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll 2026 names Belgian techno star Charlotte de Witte the world's top techno DJ, extending her reign to seven consecutive years. The result cements her as a dominant force in the global techno scene heading into another year of festival and club bookings.
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Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, Hayley Williams Top Primavera Sound's 25th Anniversary Lineup
Primavera Sound Barcelona unveils its 25th anniversary lineup, headlined by Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers and Hayley Williams. Fontaines D.C., FKA twigs, Turnstile, Massive Attack and Robyn round out the festival's major billing.
Movies
Scorsese and Rolex Revive Lost British Classic at NYFF
Martin Scorsese hosted a New York Film Festival screening with Rolex of Gone to Earth, a once nearly lost British film restored by his nonprofit The Film Foundation. The event drew a crowd of dedicated cinephiles celebrating the restoration.
Brands
Zalando Launches Access All Areas Festival in Berlin, Headlined by RAYE
Fashion retailer Zalando is debuting a two-day festival in Berlin blending music, fashion and beauty, framed as a tribute to the city that shaped the brand. RAYE headlines the event, marking a fresh push by a major fashion player into live experiential programming.
Nightlife
EDC Las Vegas Expands to 12-Day Format for 2027 Edition
EDC Las Vegas has unveiled plans for a 12-day 2027 edition, spanning two weekends in May at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The expanded format signals a major shift in scale for one of the festival circuit's flagship events, with programming details now confirmed.
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Soundstorm 2026 Edition Scrapped in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Soundstorm festival has cancelled its planned December 2026 return to Riyadh. The announcement removes one of the region's major music festival dates from next year's calendar.
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Zalando Taps Raye and Nike, Calvin Klein, Adidas for Berlin Festival
Zalando is launching Access All Areas, a new festival blending fashion, music and culture in Berlin from April 25-27, 2027. Pop star Raye headlines alongside brand partners Nike, Calvin Klein and Adidas in what shapes up as a major fashion-meets-music activation.
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Morello Rallies Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Foo Fighters for Democracy Festival
Tom Morello has assembled a major lineup for Power to the People, a festival billed as a celebration of peace, love, justice and community action. The event lands at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, drawing heavyweight acts including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Foo Fighters.
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Springsteen, Grohl and Dave Matthews Unite for Neil Young Cover at Maryland Fest
Bruce Springsteen joined Dave Grohl, Dave Matthews and Tom Morello for a group performance of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" at the Power to the People festival in Maryland. The all-star collaboration marks one of the event's standout live moments this season.
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Jack Black's Sabbath Tribute Band Brings Out Geezer Butler Live
Jack Black's Black Sabbath cover act, Jack Sabbath, pulled original bassist Geezer Butler onstage for a rendition of 'War Pigs.' The moment went down at Tom Morello's Power to the People festival in Maryland.