NO ART OPEN AIR BRINGS A NEW FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE TO MANCHESTER

Curated by acclaimed Dutch duo ANOTR, No Art Manchester Open Air takes over the city on Saturday 30th May for their biggest UK open-air show to date!

After years of anticipation, the full No Art experience is finally debuting in the UK this spring with the launch of No Art Manchester Open Air on Saturday 30 May, from 3pm–11pm. Curated by tastemaking Amsterdam duo ANOTR, this event marks the debut of the globally respected No Art concept in Greater Manchester and promises to be their largest UK open-air show yet. With the full location and lineup revealed in the coming weeks,

Dutch duo ANOTR are one of electronic music’s most influential acts. With global hits including 'Relax My Eyes' surpassing 200 million streams, and 'How You Feel', they have cemented their international impact exploring new musical territories, blending house with disco, soul, funk, and jazz influences.

Their No Art brand has earned a reputation for delivering carefully curated music and immersive art experiences at unexpected venues and locations across Barcelona, Miami, Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Amsterdam. Rather than relying on obvious headliners, their events champion artists with distinctive sounds and deliberate performances. Each show is designed to surprise and confound, combining forward-thinking house music with multi-disciplinary art experiences that are both intimate and boundary-pushing.

Speaking on the announcement, No Art shares, “It’s been a while, Manchester. Good to be back. Built on sound, ideas, and attitude. No Art Festival feels right at home. Keep your eyes peeled for the venue announcement coming soon but it’s in an open air space in Greater Manchester!!!”

The Manchester edition will continue this ethos. While the full location and lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks, attendees can expect the same adventurous programming and high-quality production that has made other No Art events some of the most talked-about in the scene.

Ticket Sale access at; noartmcr.com

MOBY, GORRILAZ AND THE CURE HEADLINE BULGARIA’S NEW INDIE-ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL; PHILLGOOD

Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities, hosts a three-day festival combining legendary acts, cutting-edge music, and immersive experiences from 17–19 July 2026

17 - 19 July | 19:00 - 01:30 

Rowing Canal, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

This summer, Bulgaria steps onto the global festival stage with the arrival of PhillGood, a brand-new three-day music festival in Plovdiv from 17–19 July 2026. Headlined by The Cure, Gorillaz, and Moby, PhillGood marks a pivotal moment as Bulgaria joins the Eurozone, introduces a digital nomad visa, and rapidly emerges as one of Europe’s fastest-growing cultural destinations.

Set along the city’s iconic Rowing Canal and framed by Plovdiv’s seven hills, PhillGood transforms this historic city into the Balkans’ newest large-scale music hub. Blending Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage, and a thriving contemporary arts scene, the festival places world-class music within a landscape shaped by centuries of creativity.

The opening night of PhillGood is headlined by The Cure, making their Bulgarian debut, alongside Wolf Alice, Irish dream-rockers Just Mustard, and French electronic producer Perturbator. On 18 July, Gorillaz bring their signature blend of music, visuals, and storytelling, joined by Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap and electro-punk duo Sleaford Mods. The festival concludes on 19 July with Moby, whose work as an artist and producer has shaped electronic music for decades. Beyond the main stage, two additional stages will showcase diverse sounds and emerging talent, reinforcing PhillGood’s commitment to musical range and discovery.

Three-day, single-day, VIP and camping tickets are on sale now at https://phillgood.ink.

MINISTRY OF SOUND GAMES ANNOUNCES 2026 DATES, COMBINING NIGHTLIFE & FITNESS FOR A NEW GENERATION.

Ministry of Sound reimagines club culture for a new era of social fitness, announcing four 2026 dates

As Londoners increasingly seek social experiences that prioritise connection, movement and atmosphere over alcohol, nightlife spaces are being reimagined for a new generation. This April, Ministry of Sound Games returns, transforming the legendary club into a competitive, music-led fitness arena and launching a four-date series across 2026.

Kicking off on April 11th, followed by events in June, September and November, Ministry of Sound Games blends structured physical competition with the sensory impact of a world-class nightclub. 

Created by Ministry of Sound, Games is staged entirely inside a nightclub, drawing on the club’s 35-year legacy of sound, culture and collective experience. In 2026, participants compete in pairs through a sequence of immersive fitness zones inside the club’s main room, before transitioning into dedicated social and recovery spaces designed to encourage post-competition connection.

Earlier this year, Ministry of Sound completed a full renovation of its main room in January, installing a new lighting system by Lucid Creates alongside a KV2 sound system by Patchwork London. These upgrades place Games inside one of the most technically advanced club spaces in the world, offering a setting unlike any other fitness event in the UK.

“Ministry of Sound Games brings the club experience into the world of fitness, and we’re the first competition in the UK staged inside a nightclub, with authentic DJs, lighting and production built into the format”, says Daisy Proctor, Head of Marketing at Ministry of Sound Games.

April’s edition marks the first of four Ministry of Sound Games events planned for 2026, as the series continues to explore how club culture can evolve beyond traditional nightlife and respond to changing social habits.

Tickets are available now.