It doesn’t matter what kind of music you are into. There are so many amazing festivals in Europe, the USA and elsewhere. There’s always a festival that caters to your musical taste... Or one that serves up a variety of music styles.
Live music is the best musical experience there is. We love going to gigs and festivals when we are overseas. And as always, we’ll blog about it. Check out our experiences in the world of festivals and gigs. Or use it as travel inspiration for your next festival trip.
When our friends at 123NZ shared a sneak peek of Ultra Festival 2026’s Wellington line-up, we couldn’t wait to dig in. Now that the official Phase 1 artists are out, the hype is real! Now that the official full line-up of artists is out, the hype is real!
Summer is such an awesome time to go travelling. Imagine yourself lying in the grass somewhere in Europe, sharing beers with mates, while listening to your favourite band. Or perhaps check out your favourite Kiwi band. Yes, many Kiwi acts have been played or will be playing at these European music festivals. What are you waiting for?
Fans of rock, metal, and punk(rock) live music will have heaps of opportunities to get their horns up in Europe. The new rock festival season will be an awesome one. We've selected 6.66 of the best rock festivals throughout Europe for the upcoming season. Check out the line-ups, ticket info and start planning your trip. Horns up, rock fans.
Fans of classic rock, it'll be an awesome festivals summer for you guys. The line-up of heaps of classic rock festivals in Europe is soooo good. So many amazing bands are scheduled to play. Bands that have been around for many years, but they will still rock your world. These oldies yet goodies will take you festival summer to the next level. Have a look and start planning your classic rock festival trip.
No time to travel to festivals or concerts around the world? Here’s the ultimate answer to see your favourite band from wherever you are: live stream festivals. Even if there is a geoblock in place, we’ll show you how to enjoy some of the best festivals in the world through live streaming.
Birmingham isn’t a city you would immediately think of when planning a UK city trip. Or is it just me? But why? It is the second-most populated city in the UK. There should be heaps to do and see. My recent Birmingham city trip was a real eyeopener for me.
For everyone who's partying at the summer festival season in Europe, did you know there are also winter music festivals in Europe? This means no muddy or dusty festival sites but heaps of fun in a snowy area while listening to your favourite bands and DJs. And one of these festivals is the Snowbombing winter festival.
May is NZ Music Month, a time to crank up the volume on Aotearoa’s legendary sounds, whether you’re at home in New Zealand or exploring the far corners of the globe. But let’s be real: Kiwi music deserves to be celebrated all year round. From the raw energy of Shihad to the soulful grooves of Fat Freddy’s Drop, or the iconic anthems of Crowded House and Split Enz, New Zealand’s musical legacy is as diverse as its landscapes.
Not sure whether you should add Vainstream to your festival tour or road trip this year? Well, let's travel back in time. Back to the Vainstream 2017 moshpit. Let's see what the Vainstream festival was like in 2017.
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