Brighton is calling again, and this May the sound of new music takes over the seaside as The Great Escape celebrates twenty years of discovery, unforgettable gigs, and future stars finding their moment. From 13 to 16 May 2026, the festival returns with more energy, more artists, and more reasons to wander from venue to venue chasing your next favourite act.
Read MoreAll Points East returns to London’s Victoria Park on Friday 21 August 2026 with a lineup that celebrates global R and B, Afrobeats, and rising UK talent.
Read MoreMagazine Open Air arrives on Greenwich Peninsula this summer, introducing a new way for London to experience electronic music outdoors. Created by Broadwick Live, the team behind Printworks and Drumsheds, the series transforms a previously unused riverside space beside Magazine London into an open sky dancefloor framed by the capital’s skyline.
Read MoreThe 2026 MOBO Awards are set to take over Manchester’s Co-op Live on 26 March with an electrifying line-up celebrating three decades of Black music and culture. Joining already announced stars Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage and the Grime 25 medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E curated by DJ Target are Mancunian rap sensation Aitch and British singer-songwriter Myles Smith.
Read MoreLondon’s celebrated dancehall brand MAGGI Brunch is stepping into Amsterdam with a vibrant new energy, bringing its culture led takeover experience to the city’s nightlife scene on Sunday 31 May. Known for transforming venues into high intensity dance spaces, MAGGI has built a strong reputation for championing authentic Jamaican sound, movement, and community driven atmosphere.
Read MoreAlt soul artist The Isle Of CC returns with Day We Met featuring Steven Bamidele, a warm and emotionally honest track that leans into the complicated thoughts we rarely admit out loud.
Read MoreOn their sixth full length album Balancing Act, Copenhagen based duo Vinyl Floor once again prove that melodic rock is very much alive and quietly evolving.
Read MoreTwenny is back to carve out his lane with his new single ‘lets go’! Twenny speaks directly to a generation that knows the pressure of expectation, limited options, and the need to move smart just to survive. His music feels less like performance and more like a conversation with friends who understand the same streets, the same temptations, and the same pride.
Read MoreBelgian-raised Moroccan artist Dina Ayada shares standout track from her defining debut album IDENTITY with ‘no rush’ featuring GRAMMY-Nominated artist and producer GUNNA OUT NOW via LISTEN TO THE KIDS and already sitting at 1.5MILLION+ Spotify streams and rapidly climbing across DSPs.
Read MoreUK rap standout Nafe Smallz releases new heat with his latest single ‘Left Out’f *eaturing *M Huncho, set to drop via HUNCHØZONE. Built on a tapestry of pensive keys, rolling hi-hats, and anthemic bass, ‘Left Out’highlights both artists’ signature approaches: Nafe Smallz’s introspective lyricism and effortless flow, paired with M Huncho’s hypnotic “trap-wave” delivery.
Read MoreRAAHiiM’s PRAY FOR ME is a smooth and soulful R and B journey that blends emotion, confidence, and honesty into one cohesive project. The Toronto singer, songwriter, and producer delivers expressive vocals and thoughtful songwriting across twelve tracks, creating a mood that feels both personal and inviting.
Read MoreMs Banks is proving once again why she’s one of the most compelling voices in UK hip hop with her new single South London Lover Girl! In a scene often full of braggadocio and punchlines, she dives straight into raw honesty, putting listeners in the shoes of her characters and exploring the highs and lows of street life, love, and mental health.
Read MoreSouth African heavyweight Zee Nxumalo drops her new anthem ‘Awe Mah’ featuring Dlala Thukzin!
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