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Crack MagazineScenesLe Guess Who? Announces full programme for 20th anniversary edition New names include Shadia Mansour, Okkyung Lee, Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa and DJ Danifox b2b DJ Lycox. From 5–8 November, Le Guess Who? returns to Utrecht, the Netherlands, to celebrate its 20th anniversary , with the full
Crack MagazineScenesThe Warehouse Project adds XXL, Kneecap, The Haçienda, Eat Your Own Ears and Silva Bumpa to WHP26 The four newly announced Manchester dates join a 20th anniversary season that kicks off this month. The Warehouse Project has added four shows to its 20th anniversary season programme, with XXL, Kneecap , The Haçienda an
Crack MagazineScenesSOMBR announces debut UK arena show at The O2 The artist will play the London venue in June 2027 as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. SOMBR has announced his first UK arena show, set to take place at The O2 in London on 22 June 2027. The date forms part of
Crack MagazineScenesJorja Smith has joined The O2’s 20th birthday line-up The former Crack cover star joins Maisie Peters, Don Omar and more on the bill for the London venue’s 20th birthday celebrations.
Crack MagazineScenesLegendary US country singer and cultural icon Dolly Parton has died The singer, songwriter and philanthropist has died at the age of 80. Dolly Parton ’s family have announced her peaceful passing on August 25, 2026. Across a career spanning more than six decades, Parton became one of the
Crack MagazineScenesCasa BACARDÍ is back, and Crack has curated its line-up for All Points East The programme runs across seven days at the festival this month, with Tash LC, Hannah Holland, Facta and more set to play.
Crack MagazineScenesPeter Gabriel’s Real World Studios launches free recording programme for unsigned artists The Arts Council England-backed ‘amplified@rw’ programme will give four to six artists from the South West the chance to record an EP for free, alongside mentoring and an industry showcase.
Crack MagazineScenesLlais Festival returns to Cardiff this October Llais Festival will return to Wales Millennium Centre from 7–11 October 2026, with Laurie Anderson leading this year’s programme. The Cardiff Bay festival forms part of Cardiff Music City Festival, which runs from 2–17 O
Crack MagazineScenesSpike Island marks 50th anniversary with a night of art, music and performance The event takes place on Saturday, 5 September. Spike Island will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month with a Summer Party featuring live art, performances, DJs, exhibitions and food and drink. The anniversary marks
Crack MagazineScenesBiennale Musica 2026 announces full programme Tickets are now on sale for the 70th edition of La Biennale di Venezia’s International Festival of Contemporary Music. The 70th edition of Biennale Musica will take place in Venice from 10 to 24 October under the theme A
Crack MagazineScenesBlue Note Jazz Club to open first UK venue in London The Covent Garden venue opens this September, with a debut programme featuring Erykah Badu, Nubya Garcia, Yussef Dayes and more. Blue Note Jazz Club is opening its first UK venue in London’s West End on 23 September. Loc
Crack MagazineScenesWOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia announces the first artists for its 2026 edition The festival takes place in Santiago de Compostela from 11–13 September. The first programme announcement features 16 projects, including seven audiovisual performances, five Spanish premieres and one world premiere. The
Crack MagazineScenesSimple Things announces Cobrah as final guest curator alongside second wave of artists for 2026 Cobrah completes the festival’s new guest curator programme, joining Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller, as Simple Things adds The Avalanches, Olof Dreijer, Alewya and more to its 2026 edition. Bristol’s Simple Things has
Crack MagazineScenesIndependent festival Shambala returns this to Northamptonshire this August The festival returns from 27-30 August with Bob Vylan, Goat, Emma-Jean Thackray, Paranoid London and more. With one month to go until Shambala Festival, here’s a reminder of what’s in store at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens t
Crack MagazineScenesAphex Twin’s Drukqs will be reissued on vinyl, CD and cassette this October The 2001 album is being reissued by Warp Records for its 25th anniversary. Aphex Twin ‘s Drukqs is getting a new physical release, with Warp Records set to reissue the album on 30 October. The reissue will be available o
Crack MagazineScenesBeyond the Valley announces line-up for this year’s edition The Australian festival locks in Overmono, Skepta, KI/KI and more for its 11th edition. Beyond The Valley – Australia’s largest multi-day New Year’s festival – returns to Barunah Plains from December 28 to January 1. As
Crack MagazineScenesWe’ve collaborated with Daisy Chain Studios on a limited edition collection The four-piece collection features original artwork from a new short animation created alongside the London-based motion studio.
Crack MagazineScenesSON Estrella Galicia announces Soundhood East London 2026 lineup with Honeyglaze, The Orchestra (For Now), thistle., and more The music and beer experience will take over five Hackney venues in September with a bill of UK and Spanish artists. SON Estrella Galicia has announced the full line-up for Soundhood East London 2026, returning to Hackne
Crack MagazineScenesLa Route du Rock returns this August with Fontaines D.C., DARKSIDE, Smerz & more La Route du Rock will return to Saint-Malo, France, from 12-15 August. Held annually in the historic coastal city of Saint-Malo in Brittany, French festival La Route du Roc k has built a reputation for showcasing some of
Crack MagazineScenesHomobloc reveals full line-up for 2026 The queer block party returns to Depot Mayfield on 26 September with its most club-heavy line-up to date, plus a new stage curated by Glasgow’s Ponyboy. Homobloc has revealed the full line-up for its seventh edition, tak
Crack MagazineScenesDurchlüften returns to Berlin’s Humboldt Forum with Noura Mint Seymali, BCUC and more The free open-air festival takes over the Schlüter Courtyard across four weekends in July and August. Durchlüften has announced its 2026 programme, returning to the Schlüter Courtyard of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin from
Crack MagazineScenesThe Warehouse Project announces further additions for its 20th anniversary season and brand-new stage The Warehouse Project has revealed a new wave of shows for its 2026 season, alongside a brand-new room, Vault.
Crack MagazineScenesPhoebe Bridgers announces new album, Lost Weekend Lost Weekend will be Bridgers’ first solo album in six years. Phoebe Bridgers has announced her third studio album, the long-awaited follow-up to Punisher , which arrives on 14 August via Dead Oceans. The record ends a s
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