Festival Reviews

Glastonbury 2008: John Peel Stage
Glastonbury 2008: John Peel Stage
Known as the New Band Stage until it was renamed in 2005 in memory of John Peel, this stage is dedicated to the memory of the late, great radio DJ and champion of new music.
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Glastonbury 2008: Pyramid vs Other Stage
Glastonbury 2008: Pyramid vs Other Stage
Courting the young the old, the controversial and the classic, we put in the legwork from Pyramid to Other Stage to bring you all the best bands from the centre of the site.
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Glastonbury 2008: New Bands
Glastonbury 2008: New Bands
Last year's rain at Glastonbury meant there was far more talk about submerging acts rather than the emerging ones, so this time around we grab our wellies, snorkel and periscope to search for the new bands making it onto our radar.
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Glastonbury 2008: Rated!
Glastonbury 2008: Rated!
It was the most talked about Glastonbury Festival in years, but did it live up to the hype?
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Glastonbury 2008: Acoustic Stage
Glastonbury 2008: Acoustic Stage
At any other festival the sight of a horde of Vikings in a Long Boat storming into the crowd whilst brandishing swords would be quite extraordinary. But this is Glastonbury.
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Hard Rock Calling 2008
Hard Rock Calling 2008
Hard Rock Calls loud and clear. Tens of thousands respond as Hyde Park enters a new era under sponsors Hard Rock, self proclaimed Ambassadors of Rock.
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The 46664 Concert 2008
The 46664 Concert 2008
Hyde Park sees the historic 46664 Concert celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and raise awareness for HIV and Aids.
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Winterwell Festival 2008
Winterwell Festival 2008
Making things look this easy isn't as simple as you think.
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Escape Into The Park 2008
Escape Into The Park 2008
Escape Into The Park feels exactly that upon arrival to Swansea's green-fringed festival home.
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NASS 2008
NASS 2008
If you like the kind of sports that only cool kids can do, kick ass bands and DJs and cheap beer then you should be at NASS festival.
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Download 2008 - Rated!
Download 2008 - Rated!
Download Festival, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire. 13-15 June.
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Big Session 2008
Big Session 2008
In no way does the overcast, Leicestershire skies reflect the vibrancy, colour and culture on display within the gardens of De Montfort Hall.
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Beach Break Live 2008 - Rated!
Beach Break Live 2008 - Rated!
The second Beach Break Live festival has a lot to live up to after its organisers had the balls to turn down money from TV's Dragon's Den. So how did it fare?
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