An amiable atmosphere, innovative line-up and eclectic blend of entertainment combine to make the first Citadel a breath of fresh air in a saturated festival season

21 Jul 2015 Chris Owen

The one day London-based festival from the organisers of Wilderness plays host to Ben Howard, Bombay Bicycle Club and Nick Mulvey in its inaugural year

25 Jun 2015 Chris Owen

Chris Owen talks making camp and the spread of Wildfire with the five folksy folks of Keston Cobblers Club before their set at The Great Escape

20 Jun 2015 Chris Owen

"Free from the crippling weight of popular expectation, the Cobblers have found themselves capable of soaring to dizzying heights of creation and innovation"

11 Jun 2015 Chris Owen

Music's writers rank the best of the bunch in the summer festival season ahead

10 Jun 2015 Chris Owen Hatti Linnell Emily McDonnell Jack Richardson Ricky Jones Munisha Lall Alfie Packham Eleanor Langford

Muse section Editors give you their best picks for this year's Fringe.

9 Jun 2015 Chris Owen Jasmin Hayward Joel Down Jack Richardson Lily Papworth

Michael Morpurgo delivers a magical reading of The Mozart Question, evoking childhood memories. Chris Owen reviews.

6 Jun 2015 Chris Owen

With just over 3 months to go, R+L keep expanding an impressive line-up, adding Twin Peaks, Sunset Sons, Mariachi El Bronx and more

28 May 2015 Chris Owen

Chris Owen reviews as Years & Years come to Fibbers to peddle their product down 300 smartphone lenses

22 May 2015 Chris Owen

Soul/Blues troubadour talks new material ahead of his Friday show at the Corn Exchange

21 May 2015 Chris Owen