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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Alter Bridge announce Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle
Alter Bridge will headline the first-ever Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking their first performance in Wales in more than seven years. Myles Kennedy, vocalist and guitarist for Alter Bridge, said: "We realised we haven't played Wales in over seven years. "To make up for lost time, we thought it would be cool to do something extra special. "So with that said, we are stoked to announce the Blackbird Festival. The festival is Alter Bridge's first Welsh appearance in more than seven years (Image: Supplied) "Not only does this commemorate 20-plus years of being a band, but it's also a way to show our appreciation for the fans in Wales who've patiently waited for our return." The festival will feature a lineup of handpicked artists, including special guests and Welsh metal veterans Skindred, who are known for their high-energy fusion of metal, reggae and punk. Also performing are Merthyr Tydfil rock trio Florence Black and soulful rockers Cardinal Black. A fifth act is still to be announced. General sale tickets will be available from 9.30am on Friday, August 22 via Presale access begins at 9.30am on Tuesday, August 19 through Veteran rockers Skindred are also on the line-up (Image: Supplied) The event is part of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle, organised by promoters Depot Live and Cuffe and Taylor. Alter Bridge will release their self-titled eighth studio album through Napalm Records on January 9, 2026. The album was recorded over two months at 5150 Studios in California and producer Michael 'Elvis' Baskette's studio in Florida. The band will also embark on a headline arena tour across the UK and Europe in spring 2026. Fans can find more information on tickets, VIP upgrades and tour dates at Alter Bridge's website.
Wales Online
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Cardiff Castle's first massive gig announced for 2026
Cardiff Castle's first massive gig announced for 2026 American rock band Alter Bridge will be performing at Cardiff Castle in June of next year for The Blackbird Festival and will be joined by a host of other rock artists Many artists have performed at the castle this summer and it looks like more will be heading there next year (Image: CUFFE & TAYLOR/DEPOT LIVE) The first massive outdoor gig in Cardiff for next year has been announced. Depot Live, in collaboration with Cuffe Taylor, who were behind a handful of outdoor events happening in the Welsh capital this summer, will be promoting a brand new rock festival at Cardiff Castle in June 2026. It has been confirmed that the American rock band Alter Bridge will be launching and performing at the festival on Saturday, June 26, 2026, where they will be joined by a host of other rock artists. The band haven't performed in Wales for nearly a decade and their performance in Cardiff will come a few months after the release of their self-titled, eighth studio album. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Tickets for the event will go on general sale at 9.30am on Friday, August 22, via The Blackbird Festival website, which you can find here, with a range of presales kicking off from 9.30am on Tuesday, August 19, via Depot Live's website, which you can find here. It comes after a series of outdoor gigs were promoted by Depot Live and Cuffe Taylor this summer. Fans got to see Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette and Stevie Wonder perform at Blackweir Fields, while the likes of Fontaines DC, Pet Shop Boys and Faithless performed at the castle grounds. Alter Bridge is known for their thunderous live shows, searing dual guitars, and unforgettable melodies. The Florida-formed four piece - Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitar), Mark Tremonti (guitar/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums) - have played to millions worldwide and earned a reputation as one of the most consistent and respected names in modern rock. "We realised we haven't played Wales in over seven years," Myles Kennedy said. "To make up for lost time, we thought it would be cool to do something extra special. So with that said, we are stoked to announce The Blackbird Festival. "Not only does this commemorate 20-plus years of being a band, but it's also a way to show our appreciation for the fans in Wales who've patiently waited for our return." The band will be joined by a lineup of special guests, including Welsh heavy metal band Skindred, Welsh powerhouse trio Florence Black and rock trio Cardinal Black. Welsh rock band Skindred will be performing as part of The Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle in 2026 Article continues below One more band is yet to be announced, but fans will have to wait and keep their eye out for a "final surprise", according to Depot Live. Fans of Alter Bridge can find out more about VIP upgrades, their full tour dates and tickets for their performances on their website, which you can find here. One more band is still to be announced and therefore fans will have to keep their eye out for a "final surprise", according to Depot Live.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Alter Bridge set to tour the United Kingdom in early 2026
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The group return to the United Kingdom in celebration of their new album, Alter Bridge. 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... Alter Bridge have announced five UK dates as part of their early 2026 European tour. The band are set to celebrate the release of their eighth studio album with dates in Newcastle, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and London. Here's when Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti and the rest of the band are performing and when you can get tickets to celebrate their new album. With over two decades crafting memorable riffs, vocal melodies, and their signature duelling guitar attack, Alter Bridge is set to release their eighth studio album next year. As they gear up for the release of their highly-anticipated, self-titled eighth studio album, Alter Bridge, set to drop on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records, fans of the 'Metalingus' group are buzzing with excitement as Live Nation has announced a widespread European album tour for early 2026 – with five dates in the United Kingdom in February. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Myles Kennedy returns to the United Kingdom in 2026, this time supporting Alter Bridge's new album with a series of UK tour dates. | Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP The band will also bring with some special guests Daughtry and Sevendust on all their upcoming European tour dates. Recorded over two months this spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette's Florida studio, the eponymous album is poised to be a monumental addition to their celebrated catalogue, with Myles Kennedy's distinctive voice once again regaling UK fans after his appearance at Download Festival 2025. Here's where the band is touring in 2026 and when you can get tickets to attend their UK tour dates. Where are Alter Bridge touring in the United Kingdom in 2026? Alter Bridge will perform at the following venues on the following dates: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When can I get tickets to see Alter Bridge on their UK tour? Pre-sale tickets Those who have access to album pre-sales or O2 Priority can already book tickets to the event as pre-sales are currently taking place. Live Nation and venue pre-sales (where applicable) are scheduled to take place from July 17 2025 at 10am BST. General ticket sales The remaining allocation of tickets will then go on general sale through Ticketmaster from 10am BST on Friday July 18 2025. Will you be picking up tickets to see Alter Bridge, Daughtry and Sevendust touring in the United Kingdom in early 2026, and will you be picking up the new album? Let us know your thoughts on this announcement by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Today at Download: Set times, stage clashes and weather forecast
The stage clashes and weather forecast ahead of the first full day at Download Festival 2025 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... The first of this year's three headliners are set to perform this evening at Download Festival 2025. Green Day are set to take to the Apex Stage at around 8:50pm, with a stunning line-up of acts before they take to the stage also playing. Here's your current set-times at Download Friday, and how the weather looks to be for your first headline act in 2025. Though the site may have been open over the last two days, today marks the first full day at Download Festival 2025, taking place at Donington Park in Derbyshire. Tonight is the night many punk fans have been waiting for, as the legendary Green Day are set to perform their headline set on the Apex Stage (20:50). An incredible line-up of bands will perform on the main stage before them, including Rise Against (16:10), Jimmy Eat World (17:30), and Weezer (19:00). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elsewhere at the festival, McFly will be headlining the Avalanche Stage (19:55), while symphonic metal fans will not want to miss Opeth's performance on the Opus Stage (18:15). Apocalyptica is also scheduled to headline The Dogtooth Stage (21:50), though long-time Download Festival attendees might tell you to keep an eye on that performance, owing to past history at the event. Here's your guide to today's set and stage times at Download Festival, what significant set-time clashes are occurring, and that all-important weather update if you're traveling to the festival today. Download Festival 2025 - set times for June 13 2025 All information correct as of writing. Any last minute changes will be amended but do keep an eye on the Download Festival app also for any sudden stage changes. Apex Stage Green Day are set to headline Download Festival later today - but is there set clashing with anyone else? | Getty Images 20:50 - Green Day 19:00 - Weezer 17:30 - Jimmy Eat World 16:10 - Rise Against 14:00 - CKY 13:00 - SIM Opus 19:35 - Within Temptation 18:15 - Opeth 17:00 - Myles Kennedy 15:50 - Northlane 14:55 - Dirty Honey 13:50 - Starset 13:00 - The Scratch The Dogtooth Stage 21:50 - Apocalyptica 20:50 - Eivor 19:50 - Alcest 18:50 - Vola 18:00 - Svalbard 17:10 - Windhand 16:20 - Graphic Nature 15:30 - Riding The Low 14:40 - Gore. 13:50 - Battlesnake The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio 19:55 - McFly 18:45 - Elliot Minor 17:50 - Crossfaith 17:00 - Trophy Eyes 16:10 - Bad Nerves 15:20 - The Meffs 14:30 - Dead Pony 13:40 - Unpeople 12:50 - Karen Dio The Doghouse 02:00 - Gatekeeper 01:00 - Dougie Poynter 00:30 - Funeral For A Friend (Acoustic) 23:30 - Aled Phillips 22:00 - Gatekeeper 11:00 - Rockfit Ace of Spades Tavern 23:00 - Face Down presents Emo Prom 10:00 - Download's Green Day Quiz with Kitty Cowell The Den 01:30 - 90s and 00s Raveyard 00:30 - She They Press Play 23:00 - She They Press Play 11:30 - Justin Hawkins Rides Again 10:00 - Rock Kids The Outpost 23:00 - Cinema 9:00 - Flowstate What stage clashes are set to occur today at Download Festival 2025? Here are the key set clashes you'll find taking place today SIM (Apex) clashes directly with The Scratch (Opus), both starting at 13:00. Unpeople (Avalanche), Starset (Opus), and Battlesnake (The Dogtooth Stage) all start around 13:40/13:50, creating a significant three-way clash. CKY (Apex)'s set at 14:00 will overlap with Dead Pony (Avalanche), Gore. (The Dogtooth Stage), and Dirty Honey (Opus). The Meffs (Avalanche) starting at 15:20 will clash with Riding The Low (The Dogtooth Stage), Dirty Honey (Opus), and Northlane (Opus). Rise Against (Apex) at 16:10 will clash with Graphic Nature (The Dogtooth Stage) and Bad Nerves (Avalanche). Myles Kennedy (Opus) and Trophy Eyes (Avalanche) both kick off at 17:00, clashing with Jimmy Eat World (Apex) (starting 17:30) and Windhand (The Dogtooth Stage). Jimmy Eat World (Apex) will clash with Svalbard (The Dogtooth Stage), Crossfaith (Avalanche), and Opeth (Opus). Evening Headliner/Co-Headliner Overlaps (approx. 19:00 - 22:00): Weezer (Apex), starting at 19:00, is a major clash with Within Temptation (Opus). Within Temptation (Opus) also clashes significantly with Alcest (The Dogtooth Stage) and McFly (Avalanche). The evening's main headliner, Green Day (Apex), starting at 20:50, will directly clash with Eivor (The Dogtooth Stage) and overlap with Apocalyptica (The Dogtooth Stage) who start later. They will also clash with the final parts of Within Temptation (Opus) and McFly (Avalanche). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is the weather forecast today for Download Festival - and the pollen count? According to this morning's forecast from the Met Office please include here the weather forecast and also pollen count. Are you at Download Festival 2025 this year? If you see us, come say hello and let us know your experiences so far - you may end up in our own Download Festival gallery or even in our post-event video.
Time Out
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Download Festival 2025: ultimate guide to line-up, stage times, tickets and dates
Festival season is back in full swing, baby! And this weekend Leicestershire is ready to welcome back thousands of moshing metalheads for the largest rock music festival in the UK – Download. With a (head)banging mix of both new and nostalgic bands ready to amp up the crowds, the rock extravaganza is about to kick off its 22nd edition. We know that festival planning can get hectic, so we've got you covered on all the basics to make your prep easy peasy for a metal-heavy weekend. When is Download Festival 2025? No need for a calendar countdown as Download's gates are now open. The bands will strumming strum their first chords on Friday, June 13, with music continuing until Sunday, June 15. Where is Download Festival 2025 and how do I get there? Download returns to Leicestershire's Donington Park, with Derby and Nottingham being the nearest cities, both about a 30-minute drive from the festival. Parking passes are sold out, so it's worth looking at public transport options like Big Green Coach, the festival's exclusive coach travel partner. It offers drives to and from 73 locations and new this year, Big Green Coach are offering day return coaches for Birmingham, Birmingham International/Solihull, Coventry, Leeds, Leicester, London Victoria, Manchester, Sheffield, Stockport, Stoke on Trent and Uttoxeter. If driving is still your transit of choice, Download has multiple driving guides and routes to make your trip as convenient as possible. You can find them all here. Who are the headliners for Download 2025? Nineties and noughties pop-punk band Green Day leads the line-up for Friday at the Apex Stage, followed by the progressive metal of Sleep Tolken on Saturday, and the dread-headed freaks on leashes, Korn, will give the grand finale on Sunday. What's the full Download lineup and set times? Friday 13th June Apex Stage Green Day – 20:50 – 22:50 Weezer – 19:00 – 20:20 Jimmy Eat World – 17:30 – 18:40 Boston Manor – 16:00 – 16:45 CKY – 14:30 – 15:15 SiM – 13:00 – 13:45 Opus Stage Within Temptation – 19:35 – 20:50 Myles Kennedy – 17:00 – 17:45 Starset – 15:30 – 16:15 Northlane – 14:00 – 14:45 Dirty Honey – 12:30 – 13:15 The Scratch – 11:00 – 11:45 Avalanche Stage Rise Against – 18:00 – 18:45 Elliot Minor – 15:30 – 16:15 Crossfaith – 13:30 – 14:15 Trophy Eyes – 11:30 – 12:15 Dogtooth Stage Apocalyptica – 21:50 – 22:50 Alcest – 18:30 – 19:15 Vola – 16:00 – 16:45 Svalbard – 13:30 – 14:15 Windhand – 11:00 – 11:45 Saturday 14 June 2025 Apex Stage Sleep Token – 20:55 – 22:55 Shinedown – 18:20 – 19:35 Don Broco – 16:50 – 17:50 Palaye Royale – 15:20 – 16:05 Poppy – 13:50 – 14:35 Hatebreed – 12:20 – 13:05 Opus Stage Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter – 19:35 – 20:50 Eagles of Death Metal – 17:05 – 17:50 Loathe – 15:35 – 16:20 Static Dress – 14:05 – 14:50 The Darkness – 12:35 – 13:20 Eagles of Death Metal – 11:05 – 11:50 Avalanche Stage Currents – 18:30 – 19:15 Kim Dracula – 17:00 – 17:45 Sophie Lloyd – 15:30 – 16:15 Dayseeker – 14:00 – 14:45 Mallory Knox – 12:30 – 13:15 Twin Atlantic – 11:00 – 11:45 Dogtooth Stage Cradle of Filth – 20:30 – 21:30 Sylosis – 18:00 – 18:45 Kittie – 16:30 – 17:15 Anaal Nathrakh – 15:00 – 15:45 The Funeral Portrait – 13:30 – 14:15 Teen Mortgage – 12:00 – 12:45 Sunday 15 June 2025 Apex Stage Korn – 21:25 – 22:55 Bullet For My Valentine – 19:00 – 20:15 Spiritbox – 17:00 – 17:45 Meshuggah – 15:00 – 15:45 Jinjer – 13:00 – 13:45 Power Trip – 11:00 – 11:45 Opus Stage Airbourne – 17:35 – 18:20 Lorna Shore – 16:15 – 17:00 Jerry Cantrell – 14:45 – 15:30 Alien Ant Farm – 13:15 – 14:00 Municipal Waste – 11:45 – 12:30 The Ghost Inside – 10:15 – 11:00 Avalanche Stage Nothing More – 16:00 – 16:45 Seven Hours After Violet – 14:30 – 15:15 The Southern River Band – 13:00 – 13:45 Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – 11:30 – 12:15 Dogtooth Stage Sikth – 22:05 – 23:05 Turbonegro – 20:35 – 21:35 Dead Poet Society – 19:05 – 19:50 House of Protection – 17:35 – 18:20 Spiritual Cramp – 16:05 – 16:50 Amira Elfeky – 14:35 – 15:20 You can also keep track of your favourite bands and where they're playing on the Download app, which you can find on the Google Play and Apple app stores. What about the secret sets? Earlier this year, the festival confirmed that it would be hosting 'multiple secret sets' across the weekend. Obviously, that sent the internet into a spiral of speculation. Names that have been thrown into the mix have included Motionless in White, Electric Callboy, Architects and Hot Milk. Can I still buy tickets for Download Festival 2025? Tickets are still available for general camping, five-night campervan camping, quiet camping and the Rock Retreat campsite at Melbourne Hall, all which are available to purchase on the Download website. Full list of banned items Like most festivals, any weapons including aerosol cans and glass bottles are prohibited at the campsite and arena. Tin openers, umbrellas and small hammers for pitching tents are permitted at the campsite, but not in the arena, and for the whole list of items, read over Download's official list here. Weather forecast There was originally a bit of light rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, but now it looks like the weekend will just be sun, sun and more sun. Temperatures on Friday are expected to reach 25C, Saturday will see highs of 23C and Sunday will be a bit cooler with max temperatures of 21C. All that said, we recommend you bring some waterproof clothing, just in case.
