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Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Summer music festivals you won't want to miss - and can still buy tickets for
While we may almost be in June, it is not too late to get your hands on summer music festival tickets - so we've put together a guide to five that you absolutely need to know With summer approaching, many of us may be starting to get FOMO thinking about everyone heading to festivals to spend the season enjoying music and entertainment outside in the sun. However, it's not too late to book tickets for an upcoming festival, and there is something for everyone - whether you're looking for rock music, a family-friendly weekend, big name stars, or theatrical performances and comedy. Here's our guide to five summer music festivals you should know about. Download - June 13 Held each year at Donington Park, Derby, Download Festival will take place between June 13th and 15th in 2025. Known as a rock festival, the headline artists are Green Day on Friday, Sleep Token on Saturday, and Korn on Sunday. Other performers include Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, McFly, Apocalyptica, Shinedown, Sex Pistols, The Darkness, Dayseeker, Bullet for my Valentine, Steel Panther, Kids in Glass Houses, and Spiritbox. You can either buy day tickets or camping tickets for the whole weekend. The festival also offers a designated solo camping area where solo attendees can meet like-minded festival goers. Attendees can also take part in the fancy dress theme each year, and this year's theme is Friday 13th. Outside of music, there will be live blacksmithing workshops, new immersive experience Darkfield Séance and a Heavy Metal Sports Day. Festival-goers can also enjoy axe throwing, skate ramps, a new and improved wellness, yoga and talking therapy offering, wrestling, RockFit, live fire cooking demos, and daily themed quizzes. This year there will be more than 160 food traders across the festival - with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Drink spots include the new Mercian Axe brewery bar, the Hair of The Dog pub with a roof terrace and beer garden, and the Iron Harp arena bar. There will also be a Low & No bar, called Bar Zero. Tickets: Three-night camping tickets are priced from £325 each, while five nights will cost you £345. Day tickets are £135. You can search for Download tickets here. Isle of Wight - June 19 Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the Isle of Wight Festival will be held at Seaclose Park in Newport. This year's headliners are Sting on Friday, Stereophonics on Saturday, and Justin Timberlake on Sunday. Other performers include Faithless, The Script, Paul Heaton, Busted, Razorlight, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, Texas, Clean Bandit, Supergrass, James, Dean Lewis, Yard Act, LIghtning Seeds, and Mae Muller. The festival has lots of different areas to explore, including the Intoxicated Tea Rooms, which provide 'good old interactive and immersive entertainment, dance workshops, bunting galore, and sparkly glitter balls'. The Hipshaker Lounge is a 'groovy, funky, hip party venue specialising in all things vintage …. for all of the day and all of the night'; and Electro Love will host 'some of the finest tributes & cover bands bringing you music from the 80's, 90's & 00's' and by night the DJs will create the 'ultimate festival nightclub'. There is also KIDZONE where children can enjoy performances on the Bull Stage, the Living Room Stage, and the Lighthouse Stage. There will also be circus workshops, a maker's shed with creative crafts, a mud kitchen, sensory space, and a toddler area. Tickets: Camping tickets cost from £289.95 for adults, and £235.95 for students and accompanied teens. Day tickets are priced from £125 for adults and £95 for teens. You can search for tickets here. TRNSMT - July 11 TRNSMT will take place on Glasgow Green in Glasgow from July 11th to 13th. Big names performing are 50 Cent, The Script, Wet Leg, and Kneecap on Friday, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines DC, Underworld, The Kooks, Inhaler, and Sigrid on Saturday, and Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams, Jade, and Myles Smith on Sunday. Other acts include Jamie Webster, Twin Atlantic, Jake Bugg, Alessi Rose, Biig Piig, Shed Seven, The Lathums, Nathan Evans, Tom Walker, and The Royston Club. Attendees can also enjoy Bongo's Bingo at The Hangout, listen to live podcasts, and watch Drag-aoke with Miss Lola Fierce. There will also be a Radio 1 Dance Stage at this year's festival, where acts like Nimino, Jaguar, and Jazzy will be playing. The Green is just a five minute walk from the Merchant City and is on the banks of the River Clyde, which means there are plenty of transport and accommodation options available. Tickets: Day tickets cost £92.50, while a two-day ticket will cost £180.40. Three-day tickets are priced at £254.90. You can search for tickets here. Latitude - July 24 Held at Henham Park in Suffolk, Latitude takes place from July 24th to 27th. Headliners include Sting and Basement Jaxx on Friday, Fatboy Slim and Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday, and Snow Patrol and Elbow on Sunday. Other performers over the weekend include Clean Bandit, Doves, Leon Bridges, Maribou State, Mika, Sigrid, Arthur Hill, Billy Bragg, Example, and Feeder. There is also comedy at the festival, with headliners being Bridget Christie on Friday, Greg Davies on Saturday, and Reggie Watts on Sunday. However, there is plenty of other entertainment, too. Latitude is one of the best performing arts festivals in Europe so there will be performances displaying the 'emotionally uplifting, the visually astonishing and the physically defying'. For book-lovers there is The Bookshop, 'an intimate hub for browsing the aisles for your next paperback purchase, reading the latest works from a plethora of brilliant authors and sipping on delicious coffee'. It also hosts a range of authors, poets, and thought leaders on stage. There is a Faraway Forest complete with interactive art installations, workshops, performances and games; and attendees can even go lake swimming. The festival is family-friendly, with the Kids Area open from 10 to 6pm every day. The Kids Theatre Tent is home to a full programme of live shows, workshops, puppetry, drama and more. The Hive geodome and its wildlife garden hosts visiting authors, illustrators, and poets, and kids can also join in on the daily Wild Earthworm Walk led by Dr David Jones from the Natural History Museum. Kids can also enjoy the Wild Science tent, the Enchanted Garden and the Woodcraft Folk Woodland Base. Tickets: Weekend camping tickets cost £308 for adults, or £190 for teens and £28 for kids (bought with an adult ticket). You can search for tickets here. Magpies Festival - August 8 Based in Sutton Park, York, the Magpies Festival is set to take place over the August 8 and 9 and will be the perfect spot for kids, dogs, camping and glamping. More than enough for you and the family to enjoy! This boutique festival offers an exciting line-up of folk, americana, acoustic, swing and everything in between. You'll also be supporting an independent festival by going along, as the two-day event is run by Yorkshire-based transatlantic folk band, The Magpies. You'll be in safe hands thanks to the young, female management team are set on championing gender equality in the music industry, achieving gender parity in both line-up and staff, as well as providing a safe and comfortable environment for female musicians and festival goers. Tickets: For adults, a weekend ticket cost £72.50. Friday day tickets are £35, Saturday tickets are £50. You can search for tickets here. Creamfields - August 21 Creamfields will take place from August 21st to 24th this year in Daresbury, Cheshire. Acts include Chase and Status, Fisher, Jamie Jones, Sub Focus and Vintage Culture on the Friday; Swedish House Mafia, Chris Stussy, Hardwell, Camelphat and Patrick Topping on Saturday; and David Guetta, Oliver Heldens, D.O.D, Martin Garrix, Sonny Fodera, and Fatboy Slim on Sunday. At this year's festival there will be a 'stunning new stage set amidst immersive woodland-inspired décor' called the Electric Forest. Another new addition is HALO, a 'monumental 45-metre diameter, cyclical outdoor arena with pioneering 360 and overhead video, lighting and sound package designed by renowned stage and show design studio Lucid Creates'. 'Downtown' at Creamfields is a brand-new sports, wellness, and entertainment village which comes equipped with activities like inflatable five-a-side football, mini golf, rave karaoke, and basketball. Attendees can enjoy workouts at the Fitness Zone, theatrical performances, food at the Culinary Quarter, and beauty treatments like make-up and hair styling.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Download Festival 2025: the most expensive releases from this year's headliners
Could an item in one of these Download 2025 headliner's collection be amongst your prized collection? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Download Festival is set to take place in two weeks time as of writing, with this year's event headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. But what are some of the most lucrative releases from the extensive back catalogues of the bands performing on the Apex Stage this year? Are there also any other bands performing at Download Festival who might also have back catalogue works worth a pretty penny? Just two weeks remain until Download Festival transforms Donnington Park into a joyous cacophony, headlined this year by Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, with an incredible array of acts across its many stages. While some of us are already packing for the big weekend (and don't worry, we'll share our packing tips next week!), others are diving back into the discographies of this year's artists. I, for one, have been revisiting an awful lot of Weezer – but then again, I'll take any excuse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, if you're considering offloading parts of your music collection ahead of the festival, you might want to think twice. Some of your items could be worth far more than you initially paid for... We've delved into Discogs' sales history to identify the most valuable releases from this year's headline acts, based on their highest recorded sales prices (and spoiler: these items don't appear often!). We've also included releases from other bands performing this year that have previously fetched high prices, for those not too keen on who's headlining the Apex Stage. So, what are the most expensive items sold on Discogs from some of this year's Download Festival line-up? What are some of the most expensive releases from this year's Download headliners? Green Day What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs? | Getty Images 39/Smooth (12', Lookout! Records, 1990) Green Day's 1990 debut LP, 39/Smooth, released on Lookout! Records, is a highly sought-after vinyl for collectors due to its significant historical value and rarity. As the band's first full-length album featuring their original drummer, John Kiffmeyer, this independent release captures Green Day's raw, early pop-punk sound, which sharply contrasts with their later polished, mainstream success. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Original pressings, particularly the approximately 800 copies on green vinyl, are exceptionally rare, making it a cornerstone for any serious Green Day collector and fetching significant prices on marketplaces like Discogs. Highest sold price on Discogs: £199.21 Dookie (12' Test Pressing, Reprise Records, 2008) This specific 2008 test pressing of Green Day's iconic album Dookie is an exceptionally rare and valuable find for collectors. A test pressing is one of a very limited number of vinyl copies (often just 5-20) produced from the master for quality control before mass production, meaning it was never intended for public sale. Given Dookie's status as a landmark album that launched Green Day to superstardom, any rare variant is highly sought after. This 2008 pressing, likely for a significant reissue, represents a unique piece of the album's production history, making it a true holy grail for any Green Day vinyl enthusiast. Highest sold price on Discogs: £243.39 Waiting (7", Special Edition, Pink Marble, Signed, Thumbprinted, Adeline Records, 2001) This 2001 7-inch single of Green Day's Waiting on Adeline Records is a highly coveted collector's item due to its extreme scarcity and unique features. It's a Limited Edition, Special Edition pressing on Pink Marble vinyl, which immediately makes it rare. What truly elevates its value, however, is being signed and thumbprinted by the band members. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Such personalized, low-run releases are incredibly hard to find and represent a significant piece of Green Day memorabilia, making it a dream discovery for any dedicated fan or vinyl collector. Highest sold price on Discogs: £420.45 Sleep Token Take Me Back to Eden (2 x LP, Gold Nuggets, Spinefarm Records, 2023) This Gold Nugget 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's Take Me Back to Eden, released by Spinefarm Records in 2023, is highly valuable due to the band's immense and rapidly growing popularity, combined with the specific nature of this edition. Sleep Token has cultivated an incredibly passionate fanbase, leading to high demand for all their releases. As a Gold Nugget variant, this particular pressing indicates a special, likely limited edition, which is inherently sought after by collectors. The combination of a highly popular, current band and a unique, limited-run coloured vinyl makes this album a prized and valuable item in the contemporary progressive metal and rock vinyl market. Highest sold price on Discogs: £133.20 This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2 x LP, Blue, Spinefarm Records, 2021) This Blue 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's This Place Will Become Your Tomb, released by Spinefarm Records in 2021, is another highly valuable item for collectors. Given Sleep Token's rapidly expanding and passionate fanbase, demand for all their albums, especially earlier releases like this, is incredibly high. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a Blue coloured vinyl variant, this pressing signifies a special or limited edition, which inherently appeals to collectors. Its status as an earlier album, released before their most recent surge in global popularity, further enhances its desirability for fans looking to complete their collection with unique physical versions. Highest sold price on Discogs: £273.57 Sundowning (2 x LP, 45 RPM, Black/Transparent, Record Store Day, Spinefarm Records 2022) This Record Store Day Limited Edition reissue of Sleep Token's debut album, Sundowning, pressed on distinctive Black/Transparent 2xLP vinyl at 45 RPM, is a highly valuable item for any collector. As an RSD exclusive, this release was produced in very limited quantities and made available only through independent record stores on a specific date, inherently making it scarce. Coupled with Sleep Token's immense and passionate fanbase, who eagerly collect all their unique releases, this makes it highly sought after. Highest sold price on Discogs: £388.50 Korn Korn (cassette tape, self-released, 1993) This cassette is a pre-album demo that Korn self-released before they signed with Immortal/Epic Records and dropped their iconic debut album Korn in 1994. The Not On Label (Korn Self-released) and none for the catalogue number immediately tell you this isn't a commercial release. It's a genuine piece of the band's foundational history, made to shop around to labels and build an early fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a cassette format from 1993, its numbers would have been extremely limited, far fewer than any vinyl or CD release. Many were likely distributed directly by the band at early shows or sent to industry contacts. Such items are incredibly rare and offer a unique glimpse into a band's raw, formative years before major label polish. Highest sold price on Discogs: £591.26 Follow The Leader (2 x LP, Epic/Immortal Records, 1998) This 1998 US 2xLP vinyl pressing of Korn's classic album, Follow The Leader, holds significant value for collectors due to several factors. As a multi-platinum and genre-defining release, Follow The Leader remains immensely popular among Korn's extensive fanbase, driving consistent demand for physical copies. Crucially, its 1998 release year falls within a period when vinyl production was at a comparative low, meaning original LP pressings of major albums like this were produced in considerably smaller quantities than their CD counterparts. Highest sold price on Discogs: £370.00 Korn (2 x LP, coke bottle clear, Record Store Day, Epic/Immortal, 2014) This 2014 Record Store Day (RSD) 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Korn's self-titled debut album, pressed on "Coke bottle clear" 2xLP vinyl with an etched side, is an exceptionally valuable and sought-after release for collectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As an iconic and genre-defining album, any special edition is desirable, but its status as an RSD limited edition ensures inherent rarity, released in finite quantities on a specific date. Highest sold price on Discogs: £265.57 Any other acts at Download who have releases worth a lot of money? Weezer - Pinkerton (4 x LP, 180g, DGC, 2010) This 4xLP 180-gram Deluxe Edition of Weezer's Pinkerton, released by DGC/UMe (typically around its 15th anniversary in 2010), is a highly valuable and sought-after vinyl. Pinkerton is not just an album; it's a cult classic that grew significantly in critical acclaim and fan devotion years after its initial 1996 release, making any special edition highly desirable. As a Deluxe Edition spread across four 180-gram vinyl records, this remastered set offers comprehensive bonus material and premium sound quality. The combination of the album's iconic status, its dedicated fanbase, and this specific, high-quality, expanded format makes it a prized centrepiece for Weezer collectors and fans of 90s alternative rock. Highest sold price on Discogs: £259.00 Opeth - Still Life (2 x LP, picture disc, Peaceville, 2017) The Peaceville "30 Years" Limited Edition picture disc reissue of Opeth's Still Life, released in 2017, is a highly valuable item for collectors. Still Life is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Opeth's influential progressive death metal discography, making any special edition highly desirable for their passionate fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As part of Peaceville Records' "30 Years" anniversary series, and specifically as a picture disc, this 2xLP pressing was produced in limited quantities, appealing greatly to collectors for its unique visual appeal and inherent rarity. Highest sold price on Discogs: £147.99 Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison (LP, limited edition, Visible Noise, 2005) This Limited Edition UK vinyl pressing of Bullet For My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, released in 2005, is a highly valuable record for collectors. The Poison was a massively successful and influential release for the band and the metalcore genre, establishing their widespread popularity and ensuring strong demand for original copies. Its release in 2005, during a period of significantly lower vinyl production compared to CDs, already makes original LPs inherently scarcer. Combined with its explicit Limited Edition status from its initial run on Visible Noise, this album is a prized and sought-after item for any dedicated Bullet For My Valentine fan or collector of 2000s metal vinyl. Highest sold price on Discogs: £504.55 Who are you looking forward to seeing the most at Download Festival 2025 and do you own any of the releases mentioned? Let us know your thoughts ahead of the giant metal festival by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Download Festival 2025: the most expensive releases from this year's headliners
Could an item in one of these Download 2025 headliner's collection be amongst your prized collection? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Download Festival is set to take place in two weeks time as of writing, with this year's event headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn. But what are some of the most lucrative releases from the extensive back catalogues of the bands performing on the Apex Stage this year? Are there also any other bands performing at Download Festival who might also have back catalogue works worth a pretty penny? Just two weeks remain until Download Festival transforms Donnington Park into a joyous cacophony, headlined this year by Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, with an incredible array of acts across its many stages. While some of us are already packing for the big weekend (and don't worry, we'll share our packing tips next week!), others are diving back into the discographies of this year's artists. I, for one, have been revisiting an awful lot of Weezer – but then again, I'll take any excuse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, if you're considering offloading parts of your music collection ahead of the festival, you might want to think twice. Some of your items could be worth far more than you initially paid for... We've delved into Discogs' sales history to identify the most valuable releases from this year's headline acts, based on their highest recorded sales prices (and spoiler: these items don't appear often!). We've also included releases from other bands performing this year that have previously fetched high prices, for those not too keen on who's headlining the Apex Stage. So, what are the most expensive items sold on Discogs from some of this year's Download Festival line-up? What are some of the most expensive releases from this year's Download headliners? Green Day What are some of the most lucrative releases from your Download 2025 headliner's back catalogues, and who else playing this year has high-value items according to Discogs? | Getty Images 39/Smooth (12', Lookout! Records, 1990) Green Day's 1990 debut LP, 39/Smooth, released on Lookout! Records, is a highly sought-after vinyl for collectors due to its significant historical value and rarity. As the band's first full-length album featuring their original drummer, John Kiffmeyer, this independent release captures Green Day's raw, early pop-punk sound, which sharply contrasts with their later polished, mainstream success. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Original pressings, particularly the approximately 800 copies on green vinyl, are exceptionally rare, making it a cornerstone for any serious Green Day collector and fetching significant prices on marketplaces like Discogs. Highest sold price on Discogs: £199.21 Dookie (12' Test Pressing, Reprise Records, 2008) This specific 2008 test pressing of Green Day's iconic album Dookie is an exceptionally rare and valuable find for collectors. A test pressing is one of a very limited number of vinyl copies (often just 5-20) produced from the master for quality control before mass production, meaning it was never intended for public sale. Given Dookie's status as a landmark album that launched Green Day to superstardom, any rare variant is highly sought after. This 2008 pressing, likely for a significant reissue, represents a unique piece of the album's production history, making it a true holy grail for any Green Day vinyl enthusiast. Highest sold price on Discogs: £243.39 Waiting (7", Special Edition, Pink Marble, Signed, Thumbprinted, Adeline Records, 2001) This 2001 7-inch single of Green Day's Waiting on Adeline Records is a highly coveted collector's item due to its extreme scarcity and unique features. It's a Limited Edition, Special Edition pressing on Pink Marble vinyl, which immediately makes it rare. What truly elevates its value, however, is being signed and thumbprinted by the band members. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Such personalized, low-run releases are incredibly hard to find and represent a significant piece of Green Day memorabilia, making it a dream discovery for any dedicated fan or vinyl collector. Highest sold price on Discogs: £420.45 Sleep Token Take Me Back to Eden (2 x LP, Gold Nuggets, Spinefarm Records, 2023) This Gold Nugget 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's Take Me Back to Eden, released by Spinefarm Records in 2023, is highly valuable due to the band's immense and rapidly growing popularity, combined with the specific nature of this edition. Sleep Token has cultivated an incredibly passionate fanbase, leading to high demand for all their releases. As a Gold Nugget variant, this particular pressing indicates a special, likely limited edition, which is inherently sought after by collectors. The combination of a highly popular, current band and a unique, limited-run coloured vinyl makes this album a prized and valuable item in the contemporary progressive metal and rock vinyl market. Highest sold price on Discogs: £133.20 This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2 x LP, Blue, Spinefarm Records, 2021) This Blue 2xLP vinyl pressing of Sleep Token's This Place Will Become Your Tomb, released by Spinefarm Records in 2021, is another highly valuable item for collectors. Given Sleep Token's rapidly expanding and passionate fanbase, demand for all their albums, especially earlier releases like this, is incredibly high. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a Blue coloured vinyl variant, this pressing signifies a special or limited edition, which inherently appeals to collectors. Its status as an earlier album, released before their most recent surge in global popularity, further enhances its desirability for fans looking to complete their collection with unique physical versions. Highest sold price on Discogs: £273.57 Sundowning (2 x LP, 45 RPM, Black/Transparent, Record Store Day, Spinefarm Records 2022) This Record Store Day Limited Edition reissue of Sleep Token's debut album, Sundowning, pressed on distinctive Black/Transparent 2xLP vinyl at 45 RPM, is a highly valuable item for any collector. As an RSD exclusive, this release was produced in very limited quantities and made available only through independent record stores on a specific date, inherently making it scarce. Coupled with Sleep Token's immense and passionate fanbase, who eagerly collect all their unique releases, this makes it highly sought after. Highest sold price on Discogs: £388.50 Korn Korn (cassette tape, self-released, 1993) This cassette is a pre-album demo that Korn self-released before they signed with Immortal/Epic Records and dropped their iconic debut album Korn in 1994. The Not On Label (Korn Self-released) and none for the catalogue number immediately tell you this isn't a commercial release. It's a genuine piece of the band's foundational history, made to shop around to labels and build an early fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a cassette format from 1993, its numbers would have been extremely limited, far fewer than any vinyl or CD release. Many were likely distributed directly by the band at early shows or sent to industry contacts. Such items are incredibly rare and offer a unique glimpse into a band's raw, formative years before major label polish. Highest sold price on Discogs: £591.26 Follow The Leader (2 x LP, Epic/Immortal Records, 1998) This 1998 US 2xLP vinyl pressing of Korn's classic album, Follow The Leader, holds significant value for collectors due to several factors. As a multi-platinum and genre-defining release, Follow The Leader remains immensely popular among Korn's extensive fanbase, driving consistent demand for physical copies. Crucially, its 1998 release year falls within a period when vinyl production was at a comparative low, meaning original LP pressings of major albums like this were produced in considerably smaller quantities than their CD counterparts. Highest sold price on Discogs: £370.00 Korn (2 x LP, coke bottle clear, Record Store Day, Epic/Immortal, 2014) This 2014 Record Store Day (RSD) 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Korn's self-titled debut album, pressed on "Coke bottle clear" 2xLP vinyl with an etched side, is an exceptionally valuable and sought-after release for collectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As an iconic and genre-defining album, any special edition is desirable, but its status as an RSD limited edition ensures inherent rarity, released in finite quantities on a specific date. Highest sold price on Discogs: £265.57 Any other acts at Download who have releases worth a lot of money? Weezer - Pinkerton (4 x LP, 180g, DGC, 2010) This 4xLP 180-gram Deluxe Edition of Weezer's Pinkerton, released by DGC/UMe (typically around its 15th anniversary in 2010), is a highly valuable and sought-after vinyl. Pinkerton is not just an album; it's a cult classic that grew significantly in critical acclaim and fan devotion years after its initial 1996 release, making any special edition highly desirable. As a Deluxe Edition spread across four 180-gram vinyl records, this remastered set offers comprehensive bonus material and premium sound quality. The combination of the album's iconic status, its dedicated fanbase, and this specific, high-quality, expanded format makes it a prized centrepiece for Weezer collectors and fans of 90s alternative rock. Highest sold price on Discogs: £259.00 Opeth - Still Life (2 x LP, picture disc, Peaceville, 2017) The Peaceville "30 Years" Limited Edition picture disc reissue of Opeth's Still Life, released in 2017, is a highly valuable item for collectors. Still Life is widely regarded as a masterpiece within Opeth's influential progressive death metal discography, making any special edition highly desirable for their passionate fanbase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As part of Peaceville Records' "30 Years" anniversary series, and specifically as a picture disc, this 2xLP pressing was produced in limited quantities, appealing greatly to collectors for its unique visual appeal and inherent rarity. Highest sold price on Discogs: £147.99 Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison (LP, limited edition, Visible Noise, 2005) This Limited Edition UK vinyl pressing of Bullet For My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, released in 2005, is a highly valuable record for collectors. The Poison was a massively successful and influential release for the band and the metalcore genre, establishing their widespread popularity and ensuring strong demand for original copies. Its release in 2005, during a period of significantly lower vinyl production compared to CDs, already makes original LPs inherently scarcer. Combined with its explicit Limited Edition status from its initial run on Visible Noise, this album is a prized and sought-after item for any dedicated Bullet For My Valentine fan or collector of 2000s metal vinyl. Highest sold price on Discogs: £504.55
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Popular UK festival angers fans with 'discriminatory' trans toilet policy
Following the UK Supreme Court's ruling in favour of For Women Scotland, Download festival shared its new policy to exclude trans people from their preferred bathrooms Download festival has caused a major uproar online after it made a controversial stance on attendee safety. The rock and metal festival in Donnington Park, Leicestershire, will host headliners Green Day, Poppy, and KoRn featuring Weezer, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, and more between June 13 and 15. However, instead of the usual guidelines warning of heatwaves and crowds, Download festival has attempted to assure customers on their safety via bathrooms, promising to abide by biological toilets. The festival said in a statement: "We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival attendees, including transgender and non-binary customers," before adding that they "will be following the interim guidance by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission on April 25, 2025". This guidance states that "trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women's facilities and trans men (biological women) should not be permitted to use the men's facilities". Their new implementation appears to be influenced by the UK's Supreme Court's ruling in favour of the so-called 'gender critical' volunteer organisation For Women Scotland. This ruling defined 'woman' as a term categorised by a person's sex alone, thereby excluding the trans and non-binary communities from everyday spaces, such as public bathrooms. Ironically, the festival will be held right in the middle of Pride month, and trans acts and allies are not happy. Musician and singer, NOAHFINNCE took to socials on May 27 to speak out against the festival's policy. He posted on his Instagram story, writing: "Hey @downloadfest, what the f--k are you doing inviting trans people to play your festival but not allowing them the simple right of using the correct bathroom?" The singer also added that they had "a great time playing last year but will not be attending again if [they] have to queue up for the ladies' bathroom". Outraged over his "trans sisters hav[ing] to risk outing themselves in the men's bathroom," Noah stated that "all this does is put trans people in danger". Having came out to the public as a transgender man in 2017, he called others to join him in holding the festival accountable, writing: "If you're playing @downloadfest, attending it or even just aware of it, say something about it". NOAHFINNCE also tweeted on X, adding: "What the f--k are you doing? How have you got the gall to invite trans people like me to play your festival and then ban them from using the toilet? If the only way we can piss is by outing ourselves then you've created an unsafe environment". The festival 's previous act, American rock band, Pinkshift, also said that whilst playing at Download last year was "fun," the new decision is "crazy and so unsafe". On their Instagram story, they said: "What f--king music festival polices gendered bathrooms?" They proceeded to thank Noah "for being the only artist [they]'ve seen talk about this… if Download is part of your life then speak up, they think they can get away with discrimination in the ripe year of 2025". In response, Download told NME they "want everyone to feel safe, supported and welcome at the festival" and reassured festival goers that "the majority of toilets will be gender neutral and available to all" and that single sex toilets will also be provided. 'Download Festival has always been and remains for everyone. We sincerely apologise that a previous communication on this was not clear. We are looking forward to seeing you at Download this year," the statement concluded. The Mirror have reached out to Download festival for a response.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Camping sale including tent that stood 'a month's rain in a day' now £146 off
It's the perfect time to bag a bargain on outdoor gear ahead of the summer months With summer on the horizon, festival season is nearly upon us. From the iconic fields of Glastonbury to the powerhouse line-ups at Download, fortunate ticket holders across the UK are preparing for weekends filled with good vibes, live music, and (hopefully) sun-drenched afternoons with a beverage in hand. But whether you're headbanging to heavy metal or absorbing indie anthems, one thing is sure - a robust camping setup is crucial for surviving multi-day events. Most will require a dependable tent to call home for the weekend, and while quality gear can be pricey, outdoor brand Tiso has unveiled a fantastic deal that makes upgrading a bit easier. The Phoxx II v2 2-Person Tent is now £84, down from £230 - a whopping £146 saving. Designed with pre-angled poles for additional internal space, this sturdy tent comfortably accommodates two people and even features a porch area - perfect for keeping muddy boots separate from your sleeping quarters. Festival-friendly extras include internal storage pockets for easy access to essentials, lantern hanging points, and a fully waterproof groundsheet and flysheet built to withstand typical British rain showers. Even better, it only takes around seven minutes to pitch, so you can spend more time enjoying the music rather than struggling with tent poles. Tiso's camping range £230 £84 Tiso Buy Now on Tiso Product Description However, if you need something larger for a big group, there are plenty of options. Mountain Warehouse's 6-person design, currently priced at £159.99, down from £259.99, features a dome style with ample ventilation and flysheet doors, reports Wales Online. Otherwise, Decathlon offers an inflatable option for eight people. Priced at £999.99, it may be costly, but it is a breeze to set up and features a roomy living space and three bedrooms. For festival-goers and campers starting from scratch, Tiso provides an array of camping accessories, including sleeping bags and airbeds. A particular highlight is the lightweight down-filled sleeping bag, now discounted to £186 from £260, perfect for staying snug and warm through the night. Bargain hunters might also fancy grabbing a camping chair. This handy foldable seat with a drinks holder is a steal at just £10 in the sale. Returning to the Phoxx II v2 2-Person Tent, one customer remarked that the tent 'hasn't let them down yet' while another commented it 'fit two people snugly. ' An individual recounted, "Tried it last night for the first time. Easy to erect. Lightweight and compact and very well made." Yet, a buyer cautioned: "The only issue is that the small pole is VERY tight to get into place and could break if forced too much." Solo campers aren't left out, as Tiso has slashed the Phoxx I v2 1-Person Tent price to £70 from £165. It shares many features with its larger counterpart – water protection, clever storage, and swift pitching – but sports a compact tunnel design, requiring a crawl to enter. A satisfied customer shared: "I bought this for my daughter as we're planning a bikepacking trip. Space is tight, but it feels robust, and it's light and compact enough to fit in a handlebar bag." However, the product didn't win over everyone. A disgruntled buyer stated: "Tiny! I can't sit inside (I'm just 5'3"), which makes it impractical for changing clothes and doing tick checks. It's more of a shelter/bivvy rather than a tent. It's very discreet in the wild, though." On a positive note, another user praised its resilience: "In its first use, this little tent stood up to everything thrown at it, including a month's worth of rain in 24 hours."
