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Festivals news from the Somerset Leveller – produced in the home county of Glastonbury but covering all UK festivals.

Family-friendly Wychwood is the start of the festival season proper for many

Wychwood Festival: The start of the summer season proper

WYCHWOOD is, for many, the start of the festival season proper. Getting underway in the last weekend in May, breaking…

The iWALK Reel comes with a built-in retractable wire - that works like a dog lead! Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

REVIEW: iWALK Reel – a game changer in portable charging

WHEN you’re getting ready for a trip, an outing, a holiday or festival, there are certain items that don’t…

Children are set to have a great time at Wychwood Festival. Picture: Somerset Leveller

Family workshops and activities announced for Wychwood Festival

FIRE displays, races and laughter are all part of the plan for youngsters at the Wychwood Festival. Running from May…

Black Sabbath are reuniting for a one-off farewell show in Birmingham

Original Black Sabbath line-up to reunite for massive all-day Birmingham gig

HEAVY metal legends Black Sabbath are to reform for a huge show in the band’s home city of Birmingham. The…

Lucy Spraggan performing at Glastonbury 2019. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Lucy Spraggan joins Wychwood Festival 2025 line-up

ACCLAIMED singer songwriter Lucy Spraggan has been added to the line-up for the 2025 Wychwood Festival. The star, who rose…

The Shindig Festival is making a comeback for 2025 - at a new home. Picture: Shindig

Shindig Festival announces return for 2025 – and the new location

THE Shindig Festival, which formerly took place near Ilminster, has revealed it is returning for 2025 at a new…

Greenpeace has been a long-term partner of Glastonbury. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Glastonbury Festival announces £5.9m payments to charitable causes in 2024

THE Glastonbury Festival donated more than £4 million directly to charities in 2024, organisers have announced. In total, more…

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts now look set to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Pictures: Paul Jones/Raph_PH

Neil Young now says he WILL play at Glastonbury 2025

IN what must be one of strangest Glastonbury Festival act announcements ever, it now looks like Neil Young WILL…

Neil Young has said he and the Chrome Hearts will NOT play Glastonbury in 2025. Pictures: Raph_PH/Paul Jones

Neil Young confirms he will NOT play at “corporate turn-off” Glastonbury

THE Glastonbury Festival has been labelled a “corporate turn-off” by iconic rock star Neil Young. Rockin’ in the Free…

ABBA Revival will perform in Somerton in February

ABBA Revival set for Somerton show ahead of Somerstock

THE UK’s number one ABBA tribute act is coming to Somerton. ABBA Revival, recently voted the best tribute in the…