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Preview – Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025

There’s a unique kind of electricity that surrounds the Reading & Leeds announcement each year. It’s a forecast of the cultural weather for the August Bank Holiday, and for 2025, it’s predicting a beautiful storm. When I saw that the theatrical pop coronation of Chappell Roan would share a weekend with the profound, earthy force of Hozier, I knew this year was different. The addition of over 80 new artists, including Leigh-Anne and Brittany Broski, only confirms it: this is a festival that is deeply invested in the beautiful, contradictory, and utterly fascinating chaos of right now. Continue reading Preview – Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025

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Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025

Right then. Let’s get this straight. My sunburn is just starting to peel, a flaky reminder of three days spent under a relentless Barcelona sun. That, a tote bag full of Schwarzkopf products, a freshly customised Levi’s tee, and a €100 Vueling voucher are the main souvenirs from my annual pilgrimage to Primavera Sound. The voucher was just pure, random luck. It’s a pretty perfect summary of the Primavera experience: a chaotic, slightly absurd collision of corporate presence and raw joy. Continue reading Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025

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Live Review – Coachella 2025: Weekend 1

Stepping out of the air-conditioned hire car into the Indio heat is the first culture shock of Coachella – a world away from damp UK fields. Then you see the sheer scale of it, the iconic Ferris wheel shimmering in the distance, and the anticipation truly hits. It’s a proper city built for music in the middle of nowhere.  Continue reading Live Review – Coachella 2025: Weekend 1

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Live Review – Olly Alexander at The London Palladium

It feels like ages since I’ve properly sat down to write a review. You can start to feel a bit pushed aside, you know? So, heading to the iconic London Palladium for the final night of Olly Alexander’s ‘Up Close and Polari’ tour felt like a welcome return, maybe even mirroring Olly’s own step into the solo spotlight. Continue reading Live Review – Olly Alexander at The London Palladium

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Preview – Primavera Sound 2025: A 25-Year Celebration of Music in Barcelona

Primavera Sound Barcelona returns for its monumental 25th-anniversary edition, taking place from June 4th to 8th, 2025, at Parc del Fòrum. Known globally for its eclectic lineup and unique blend of indie, electronic, hip-hop, and alternative sounds, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. Continue reading Preview – Primavera Sound 2025: A 25-Year Celebration of Music in Barcelona

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LDN Meets… Mini Vohra – Founder and Managing Director of Cornucopia Group

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of event management, few names resonate as strongly as Mini Vohra’s. As the Founder and Managing Director of Cornucopia Events, Mini Vohra has built a reputable brand and transformed how luxury events are conceptualised and executed. Through a combination of passion, innovation, and an impressive range of skills, Vohra has established himself as a leader in the industry, curating some of the most talked-about events worldwide. Continue reading LDN Meets… Mini Vohra – Founder and Managing Director of Cornucopia Group

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Live Review – Reading Festival 2024

Under a sky that shifted between sun and storm, Reading Festival 2024 delivered an unforgettable weekend of genre-spanning music, with a lineup that ranged from punk legends to boundary-pushing electronic artists. Shaking off its rock-heavy roots, this year’s festival showcased a dynamic blend of acts, proving that Reading is more than just a rite of passage for first-year university students—it’s a cultural powerhouse that knows how to evolve while honouring its legacy. Continue reading Live Review – Reading Festival 2024

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Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024

In this detailed review, LDN Magazine takes you on a journey through the highlights and unforgettable moments of Primavera Sound 2024. From Troye Sivan’s homage to Madonna to the poignant tribute to Steve Albini, and the electrifying sets from artists like Charli XCX and Peggy Gou, we capture the essence of what makes this festival a must-attend event for music lovers around the globe. Continue reading Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024

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Preview – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Return to Its Roots

Primavera Sound are returning to their original one-weekend format in Parc Del Fòrum next year with a stellar line-up including but not limited to Lana Del Rey, Pulp, SZA, Disclosure, FKA Twigs, Justice, Mitski, The National, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, Vampire Weekend, Arca, Beth Gibbons, Bikini Kill, Charli XCX, Clipse, Deftones, Jai Paul, Kim Petras, Omar Apollo, Peggy Gou, Rels B, Troye Sivan and many more. 150 names have been announced!  Continue reading Preview – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Return to Its Roots

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