The Latest Breaking News from Main Stage

‘We’re not the Ritz, obviously’: Meet the team behind lively Newcastle venue The Lubber Fiend

The Independent’s Main Stage inititaive highlights the UK’s fantastic grassroots music venues across the UK and the hardworking teams and individuals behind them

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Scotland fans get perfect pick-me-up with TRNSMT sing-along

The Fratellis cheered up a deflated Glasgow Green by belting out the unofficial Scotland anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20

From Metallica surprise shows to Slipknot triumphs, these are the 13 greatest Download festival sets ever

For over two decades, Download has been the premiere rock and metal festival in the UK. These are its finest moments

Metal Hammer · Jun 10

Live at Leeds: In The Park want fans to name summer festival's main stage

You can win tickets to Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023 through the event's competition

Leeds Live · Mar 8, 2023

Harry Styles at Radio 1's Big Weekend: How and when to watch his Sunday night set

The 28-year-old will be performing at Radio 1's Big Weekend on Sunday night (May 29), as the festival returns for its first physical event in three years

Bristol Post · May 25, 2022