Wychwood Festival announced more bands that will join them in 2025.

Shed Seven, Doves, The Lottery Winners, Scouting For Girls, The Magic Numbers and The Zutons are just a few of the bands that will be playing across the weekend on 30th May - 1st June 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse.

The three-day festival has won numerous awards for being the best Family Festival in the UK, and next year looks like it will be the best yet.

Day and Weekend tickets are on sale now.

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While it's cold, wet and miserable outside, you'd be forgiven to be dreaming of singing, drinking and soaking up sunshine next summer. And looking at all of the music announcements coming through, summer 2025 is going to absolutely awesome!
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Let's start with Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum which boasts six nights of great music from 17th  - 22nd June 2025.

If you've never been to Forest Live, it's a wonderful concert experience taking place in beautiful natural woodland arenas every summer, with a relaxed atmosphere.

17th June: Snow Patrol
18th June: Sting
19th June: Elbow (+ The Coral and Billie Marten)
20th June: ​Paul Heaton and special guest singer Rianne Downey ( + Billy Bragg)
21st June: McFly (+ Twin Atlantic and Devon)
22nd June: The Script (+ Tom Walker)

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We then move onto Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace. Again, this is a stunning place to watch music. 

It takes place from 18th – 22nd June 2025 with Richard Ashcroft (supported by Lightning Seeds and The Zutons) and Gary Barlow already being announced.
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The Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a magic event that takes place across various venues around the town from 30 April – 5 May.

A couple of weeks ago, they unveiled the first artists lined up to perform at next year’s event which include the brilliant David Gray who will perform tracks from his highly anticipated new album Dear Life alongside classics from his extensive back catalogue, which includes 1998’s record-breaking, 7-million-selling White Ladder.

Also announced was multi-GRAMMY-award-winning singer Corinne Bailey Rae, Nubya Garcia and Jools Holland.

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If you're looking for something louder then 2000 Trees is what you need. 

The 2025 line-up is already looking awesome with the likes of Alexisonfire, Taking Back Sunday and Kneecap already announced.

The festival takes place at Upcote Farm in Withington (just outside Cheltenham) from 9th - 12th July 2025.

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Located in Cornbury Park, Wilderness is one of the most popular festivals in the UK,

Hailed as a four-day party like no other and weekend of escapism, high jinks, and wholesome hedonism, the festival takes place from 31st July - 3rd August 2025

Basement Jaxx have already been announced as one of the headliners for 2025.

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Taking place from 30th May - 1st June 2025, Wychwood brings some great bands and a wonderful family friendly weekend to Cheltenham Racecourse.

They recently announced that the iconic, and much-loved, James will be headlining the Saturday night. 

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If you're a Britpop fan from the nineties, Walkaway by Cast was probably on your cassette compilation. 

On Thursday 3rd April 2025, John Power will explore his extraordinary career in an acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful years.

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​We will keep you updated with further announcements from the festivals above and, of course, Big Feastival that will hopefully be revealing the first names on their line-up for 2025 very soon.

Richard Ashcroft is announced as the first headliner for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series, which returns to the 10,000-capacity UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire from June 18th - 22nd 2025.

​Ashcroft will headline on Thursday June 19th 2025 with support from Lightning Seeds and The Zutons.

As the mercurial frontman of ‘90s rock band The Verve, Ashcroft carved a reputation as one of his generation’s most iconic performers. The group’s breakthrough album Urban Hymns, which spawned hit singles Bitter Sweet Symphony, Lucky Man, and The Drugs Don’t Work, became one of the defining releases of the ‘90s and remains one of the best-selling albums in UK history.

Since The Verve disbanded in 1999, Ashcroft has enjoyed a thriving solo career with the release of seven UK Top Five albums and a string of hit singles including A Song For The Lovers from 2000’s Alone With Everybody, and Break The Night With Colour from 2006’s Keys To The World. Ashcroft has received Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

Support for Richard Ashcroft at Blenheim Palace comes from Lightning Seeds and The Zutons. With lead singer and songwriter Ian Broudie at the helm, Lightning Seeds became one of the most successful acts of the ‘90s thanks to hits including The Life of Riley, Pure, Lucky You and their enduring 1996 smash Three Lions. They perform at Blenheim Palace in celebration of their 35th anniversary. The Zutons are a multi-platinum-selling Liverpool band famed for their smash hit singles Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love? and Valerie - a huge international hit which reached even greater heights when covered by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse.  The band recently released The Big Decider, their first new album in 16 years which was produced by Nile Rodgers and the band’s original producer Ian Broudie, and charted in the UK Top 10.

​Nocturne Live transforms Blenheim Palace’s Great Court into a spectacular 10,000-capacity open-air concert venue and since its inception in 2015 has gone on to become one of the UK’s most popular stately home concert experiences. Over the years the series has presented shows from a host of huge international stars including the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Nile Rodgers, Lauryn Hill, Noel Gallagher, Gregory Porter, Van Morrison, Tears for Fears, Gladys Knight, Elvis Costello, Simple Minds and Ennio Morricone amongst many others.

Nocturne Live 2025 runs from Wednesday June 18th - Sunday June 22nd.

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After the incredible three days across the August bank holiday weekend, camping and weekend tickets for Big Feastival 2025 are now available. 

This year, the festival welcomed a record-breaking sell-out crowd on the farm, with spectacular headlining performances from Becky Hill, Ministry of Sound Classical, and Snow Patrol. The lineup also featured the awesome Scouting For Girls, Natasha Bedingfield, Ash, Johnny Marr, Cat Burns, Kate Nash, and more. Culinary stars like Andi & Miquita Oliver and Simon Rogan led a fantastic array of chefs whilst the nation’s best street food vendors offered a diverse selection of delicious dishes throughout the weekend.

Weekend and camping tickets for Big Feastival 2025 are now available, as well as the highly coveted campervan pitches. Stay tuned for day passes and the 2025 line-up.

The August bank holiday wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the farm!

You can find all the info here - thebigfeastival.com/tickets

August Bank Holiday is a little over a week away which means that The Big Feastival is just around the corner.

We all know how good the music is all weekend with the likes of Snow Patrol, Becky Hill, CMAT, Scouting For Girls and Natasha Bedingfield all performing, but the Street Food on show is just as big.

From incredible fried chicken, burgers, steak, noodles, wings and everything else you can think of, the food on offer is arguably the best at any festival in the UK.

So, with that said, here are the 10 we think you should try over the Feastival weekend.

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​​Baba Side Fried

When it comes to collaborations, this is one of the biggest. Baba G and Other Side Fried are teaming up for the first time to bring some epic food to The Big Feastival.

Think fried chicken, keema lamb and lots more wrapped in naan bread, covered in sauce!

​​Black Bear Burgers

This London crew are finally making their Feastival debut in 2024 and will be bringing their incredible burgers, sides and sauces for three days in the Cotswolds.

Sen Noods

If you love a bowl of noodle soup, you will absolutely love these guys who are bringing the flavours of East Asian to Feastival once again in 2024.

Poor Boys

As firm Feastival favourites, Poor Boys are a staple of the weekend.

Their food pays homage to the Famous New Orleans Po Boy sandwich and the Shrimp and Buttermilk Chicken is a must if you're going this year.

Sireli

If you've never tasted Armenian inspired food, then make sure you head to Sireli over the weekend for their incredible flatbreads.

Temper

Renowned for their open fire pits, Temper is the place to go for your smoked meat and BBQ fix at the Big Feastval this year. They will be located in The Smokery.

Wholesome Junkies

If meat isn't your thing, then Wholesome Junkies will definitely satisfy your cravings. This vegan street food haven is bringing mouthwatering, 100% plant-based junk food that’s big on flavour to Feastival '24

Ginger Wings

Founded by Jack Blumenthal and Leigh Jones in 2022, Ginger Wings has quickly risen to become one of the talk of their hometown of Marlow and will be bring their multi award-winning wings, strips, burgers and sides to Alex James' Farm this year.

 We Are Melt

A cheese toastie might not be your first choice of festival food, but then you probably haven't tried We Are Melt. 

With their artisan bread, tasty dips and fillings like fried chicken, bbq brisket and nduja these toasties are truly incredible and a great way to start the day if you're camping for the weekend.

Bab Haus

Last, but by no means least, the brilliant Bab Haus will be serving up their signature Birria Quesa Tacos, alongside Chipotle and maple BBQ pork belly, peanut salsa macha tacos on the BBQ, smoked sweet potato tostadas on the grill and their incredible loaded "Haus" nachos. 

The Big Feastival takes place on Alex James' Farm in Kingham from Friday 23 - Sunday 25 August 2024.

There are literally just a few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday!

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​Brad Carter has announced that Carters will be moving to Westlands UK, one of the restaurant’s key suppliers, in Evesham for the summer of 2023.

The Michelin starred restaurant will move its entire team and experience to Evesham for a minimum of 3 months, where they will be supported by Gusborne, the award-winning sparkling wine producer.

Surrounded by living herbs, flowers and fauna, guests will be able to enjoy a unique 9 servings inspired by the area’s natural bounty and Carter’s ethos of ‘ultra-British seasonality’ from from Wednesday 19 July until September 2023. 

Brad Carter, said, “I’m thrilled to announce we are taking Carters to an incredible location over the Summer at one of my key suppliers, Westlands UK Evesham.

We’ve always flirted with the idea of building a restaurant at Westlands UK with Director Will Boers. Every time we visited for inspiration days at Westlands UK, it always crossed my mind how good it would be to take Carters there, and now it’s a reality. 

Having worked with Will and his family for over 13 years, showcasing all of their amazing produce and helping develop some of the products along the way - it seems so right to take the restaurant to them and create something completely unique and unmissable.

Westlands UK are committed to sustainability so our responsibility is to support their ongoing mission of work - the menu sits at around 75% of produce grown in and around the dining space.

For us, it’s a chance to be creative, think outside the box and take our plates to source - the menu here is complete sustainability - inspired by the herbs, flowers and plants of Westlands UK - in our usual style of complete circle, recycled cooking we will use whole shellfish, whole animals and seasonal fruits to create one-off unique dishes for our time in the glasshouse.

Think of the warmth in the tomatoes plucked from the vines and the intoxicating smell in the greenhouse they produce. Expect edible flowers, herbs and plants picked and harvested by hand within minutes of eating them, experiencing the optimum texture, flavour and peak freshness of the products in the environment they grow.”

As a family-owned, multi-generational business headed up by Managing Director Martin Boers, Westlands UK operate as a team, with a thoughtful approach at every step of the growing process.

Will Boers said, "We're so proud to welcome the highly-regarded Carters of Moseley on-site here at Westlands UK. Brad and I have worked closely together for a number of years and feel this collaboration is an epic match; combining sustainably-grown produce with talented chefs in an inspiring setting can only result in amazing, innovative dishes."

Bookings are open at wearecarters.co.uk

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