Festivals – Essentially Pop

Cornbury Festival Are Back For 2022 With A Classic Line-Up Of Some Of The Festival’s Favourite Artists Over The Years!

December 1, 2021

The distinguished gent of the Cotswold festivals, Cornbury Festival, reveals its classic line up of headliners for 2022.

McFly Announce Two New UK Outdoor Shows for 2022

November 23, 2021

McFly have announced outdoor shows for 2022 at two of the UK’s most picturesque venues for live music.

Elton John Announces ‘Farewell’ BST Hyde Park Show For 2022

September 3, 2021

American Express presents BST Hyde Park returns in 2022! London’s festival is back next year for THE celebration of the summer with Music Royalty. We are honoured to announce that this Royal Park will host the London date of Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road – The Final Tour.’

Louis Tomlinson Announces The Away From Home Global Streaming Event

August 26, 2021

Louis Tomlinson has announced a global streaming event on 4th September 2021.

The event features a mini documentary and full concert, alongside post show backstage footage.

Sea Sessions Announce A Series Of Live Shows For Bundoran – SeptemberSessions With Gavin James, The Coronas, Lyra, Bell X1, Moncrieff, Royseven, Roisin O, Thumper And Much More

August 24, 2021

The team behind Sea Sessions have announced ‘September Sessions’, a series of 5 intimate concerts set to take place in Bundoran, the home of Sea Sessions, next month.

Louis Tomlinson Announces The Away From Home Festival – Monday August 30th 2021

July 30, 2021

Louis Tomlinson today announces his own one day free music event in London on the 30th August, The Away From Home Festival. Entirely conceived and curated by Louis himself, the one day festival that will host 8,500 fans and will be held at the Crystal Palace Bowl, an iconic South London venue with over 60 years of live music heritage and a legacy as an outdoor performance venue stretching back over a century.

Feile Festival – The Trip To Tipp Is Back!

July 22, 2021

It’s 31 years since the first Feile Festival in Tipperary and in a year like no other, we present a series of events like no other, Feile Forever.

‘Attending A Festival In 2021: 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

April 23, 2021

Finally, the restrictions imposed by the Pandemic are starting to lift and life is getting back to something that at least resembles normal. Of course, for so many of us, this means getting back (albeit slowly and cautiously) to seeing live events and even attending overnight festivals. Although, there are some important things you need to know and consider beforehand.

Cornbury Festival Announce They Will Go Ahead As A Fully Socially Distanced Festival In 2021.

December 9, 2020

Cornbury Festival have confirmed that they will go ahead as a socially distanced festival 9-11 July 2021, unless pandemic restrictions are eased, and the festival will adhere to all government guidelines to make the outdoor summer event Covid safe. Things that could be in place, include one way systems, seated audience viewing, masks, extra cleaning and hand sanitising stations, additional boutique dining and waiter(ess) service at bars and food concessions, along with clean camping and pre-booked camping plots within 2 metre spacing.

DURAN DURAN Announced As Final BST Hyde Park Headliner – 12 July 2020

March 10, 2020

Duran Duran are the final headliners for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2020. One of the most iconic and ground-breaking bands to come out of the UK in the past four decades, Duran Duran will close this year’s BST Hyde Park in London’s greatest outdoor venue on Sunday 12th July. They are a group that defined a generation and continue to prove themselves timeless, always innovating and reinventing, while remaining ahead of the curve.

How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Show Tickets!

March 5, 2020

Trying to get concert tickets is super stressful, we know all too well. There’s always the chance that you’ll end up without any because of how quick they sell out and how many people are trying their best to get some. We have rounded up some tips on how you can increase your chances!

Cheltenham’s Wychwood Festival 29–31 May Will Be A Fab Time For Fans Of 90s Brit Pop

March 4, 2020

Cheltenham’s Wychwood Festival, held 29-31 May, have made their second line up announcement, with still more to come!

Oxfordshire’s Cornbury Festival Is A Virtual Rainbow With Incredible Line-Up

March 4, 2020

Oxfordshire’s much loved Cornbury Festival is feeling all colourful and full of Summer vibes, as they prepare to deliver a complete spectrum of sensational…

Skin The Sun: We Talk To LA Based Singer Songwriter Kendall Rucks

March 3, 2020

Originally from Florida, but now based in Los Angeles, Kendall Rucks takes elements of rock, blues, and dream pop, and fuses them together to create a sound that is both provocative and captivating.

Lisa caught up with Kendall and dug in deep about her life, music, and what to expect from her in the future.

Neil Arthur, Blancmange Superstar, Talks With Essentially Pop

March 1, 2020

Blancmange, the hugely successful British electronic band have a new album and a tour to go with it. Kicking off in Scotland on May 1st and working their way across the U.K. to finish in October. To go with the tour they have a new album ‘ Mindset’ which releases on May 22nd. Blancmange music has been used in so much recent music by La Roux, LCD Sound System and Hot Chip. So influential is the band and their music that electronic superstar Moby described the, as “the most underrated electronic band of all time”, high praise indeed. Since Stephen Luscombe was forced by illness to stop touring or recording after 2011’s ‘Blanc Burn’, the band’s evolution has continued with Neil Arthur at the helm and Essentially Pop were lucky enough to chat with him this week about the new album, the tour and even ABBA, who’s ‘Day Before You Came’ they superbly covered. It’s an honour to get a glimpse at what motivates one of our own electronic superstars.

Announcing Today – Rochester Castle Concerts: Jools Holland, TheLibertines, The Jacksons, Ub40 – July 8 – 11th 2020

February 28, 2020

Rochester Castle, on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, features a beautiful 12th-century tower, which is one of the best…

Blanks Wows At VidCon London 2020

February 25, 2020

Expanding his internet empire into the realm of pop music is Blanks, best-known for his 80s reworkings of current pop hits on his staggeringly successful YouTube channel.

CORNBURY Festival Announce VAN MORRISON And DIDO To Headline Friday 10 July

January 22, 2020

Cornbury Festival begins with a mighty double bill this summer of legendary troubadour Van Morrison and electropop singer songwriter Dido. These big hitting stars will both take to the stage on Friday 10 July, the first day of the three-day festival held at the stunning Great Tew Estate in Oxfordshire.

SOLIHULL SUMMER FEST Returns For 5th Year 25-26 July 2020

December 17, 2019

Now celebrating its 5th year, the festival at Tudor Grange Park in Solihull has already confirmed eight great acts for what looks set to be the biggest year yet on July 25 and 26.

FREE Tickets For Liffey Lights Midnight Moment Matinee on George’s Quay Snapped Up // Extra FREE Tickets for Custom House Quay Due To Phenomenal Demand Available This Wednesday

December 10, 2019

New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin) have announced extra tickets for their family friendly countdown spectacle – Liffey Lights Midnight Moment Matinee – as tickets for George’s Quay are snapped up. Tickets for Liffey Lights Midnight Moment Matinee on Custom House Quay will be available from Ticketmaster this Wednesday at 9am.