{"id":15168,"date":"2022-01-17T17:22:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T17:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=15168"},"modified":"2023-06-30T09:31:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T09:31:05","slug":"5-uk-music-festival-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/5-uk-music-festival-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"5 UK music festival experiences you shouldn\u2019t miss out on this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 3<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

battleface previews the top 5 UK music festival experiences you shouldn\u2019t miss out on this summer.<\/h2>\n

Glastonbury – June 22-26, Worthy Farm, Somerset<\/h4>\n

Yeah\u2026.Glastonbury is back in \u201922! Since 1970 it\u2019s grown to be one of the world\u2019s best music festivals with a rep for showcasing the biggest global stars and launching the careers of hot new acts. Expect 2019\u2019s crowd of 210,000 to be smashed this year in the 30+ performance areas, including the iconic Pyramid Stage.<\/p>\n

Top tip: Try the tapas Glastonbury experience \u2013 check out a little bit of everything. The Pyramid Stage will always provide the festival\u2019s most high-profile attractions but there are amazing experiences are to be found out on the outskirts, off the beaten track and where you least expect them.<\/p>\n

Tickets from \u00a3280 www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Download \u2013 10 \u2013 12 June, Donnington Park, Leicestershire<\/h4>\n

The UK\u2019s biggest rock and metal festival kicks off at Donnington Park with a line up headlining KISS, Iron Maiden and System Of A Down in the 90-strong bands on offer over 4 stages. Crowds exceeding 100,000 over the 3-day event are expected, reconfirming Download as the spiritual home of UK rock.<\/p>\n

Top tip: download the Download app for info on bands and stage times, maps, news and a \u2018whats on\u2019 section to help you plan your time and not miss out on tattooing sessions, rock-Yoga, an air-guitar competition and the circus of horrors.<\/p>\n

Tickets from \u00a3240 www.downloadfestival.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Leeds & Reading Festival \u2013 26 \u2013 28 August, Bramham Park, Leeds \u2013 and – Richfield Avenue, Reading<\/h4>\n

The biggest set of twins you\u2019ll ever meet: Leeds and Reading host their indie, rock, metal, hip-hop, dance and pop festivals on the same August holiday weekend each year.<\/p>\n

The counties of West Yorkshire in the north (Leeds) and Berkshire in the south (Reading) will headline rapper Dave, Arctic Monkeys and Rage Against the Machine, plus Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion and Bring Me the Horizon. Expect 90,000 close neighbours at each event.<\/p>\n

Top tip: Your weather back-up gear from Leeds should be wellies and a raincoat, while for Reading its wide-brimmed hats and sunblock.<\/p>\n

Tickets from \u00a3240 www.readingandleedsfestival.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Isle of Wight Festival- 16-19 June 2022, Seaclose Park, Newport, IoW<\/h4>\n

Born in 1968, IoW was one of the UK\u2019s first ever festivals and has consistently drawn the planet\u2019s biggest artists as well as new music trending from pop and electronic genres.<\/p>\n

The festival line-up for 2022 includes Muse, Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian, Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Blossoms that you\u2019ll listen to with 60,000 other ravers.<\/p>\n

Top tip: Invest in a fold-up trolley to pull your camping gear, clothes and booze from the ferry to the festival camp site. Its going to save you and friends a heap of time and sweat on arrival, or if you\u2019re on a shopping run for supplies.<\/p>\n

Tickets from \u00a3195 www.isleofwightfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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In 2022 you can feel confident that it is considered safe for festivals to go ahead – but you still have a part to play. If you feel unwell then give your ticket to a friend. For any other queries check the link below for current UK Government guidelines and advice from Public Health England on COVID-19 safety at events.<\/p>\n

www.festivalsafe.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Want more? Check out our tips for surviving the summer festival season<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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