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.

KAPPA FUTURFESTIVAL REVEALS 2026 PHASE THREE LINEUP ADDITIONS

Featuring Adrián Mills, Alignment B2B Fatima Hajji, AVALAN ROKSTON, Chloé Caillet B2B Luke Alessi, Chris Lake, Floating Points, Four Tet, Jazzy, John Talabot, Maceo Plex, Massano, Max Cooper LIVE AV, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, Olympe, Restricted, Sammy Virji, Seth Troxler, Simone de Kunovich, Solomun, STOOR Live [Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Sterac], Viviana Casanova
+ Many More

July 3-5, 2026
Parco Dora in Torino, Italy

Kappa FuturFestival has released the Phase Three lineup for its 2026 edition, returning July 3–5 to the industrial expanse of Torino’s Parco Dora. This latest wave of additions further sharpens Kappa FuturFestival’s 2026 vision, bridging foundational tastemakers with boundary pushing innovators and rare collaborative moments.

Over the years, Kappa FuturFestival has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most respected electronic music gatherings, known for its considered curation and unmistakable sense of place. Phase Three continues that evolution, amplifying the festival’s commitment to artistic range throughout its 2026 lineup – from rare live performances and collaborative sets to producers actively redefining global club culture.

Kappa FuturFestival’s Phase Three additions are led by newly added solo sets from pioneering electronic act and festival favorite Seth Troxler, the inimitable genre defiance of Four Tet, visionary electronic producer Floating Points, and the masterful sonic curations of Solomun; in addition to GRAMMY-nominated artist and compelling house pioneer Chris Lake, techno virtuoso Maceo Plex, acclaimed musician and sound architect Max Cooper LIVE AV, and meteoric UKG torch bearer Sammy Virji.

Kappa FuturFestival’s wide ranging list of Phase Three additions continues to pull in artists from all corners of the world, including high octane Spanish artist Adrián Mills, melodic techno producer Massano, Australian hard techno act Restricted, Dublin dance star Jazzy, Milan globetrotter Simone de Kunovich, French multidisciplinary artist and DJ Agoria, Italian-born hypnotic techno DJ and producer Olympe, and Chicago’s own house selector Lil Louis.

Additional highlights include versatile DJ and producer John Talabot, deep house mainstay Chez Damier, Timedance label boss Batu, funk-fueled house and electro act Anthea, the techno and house blends of Viviana Casanova, and the fusion of Grammy-nominated vocalist and producer Avalan with producer and songwriter Rokston aka AVALAN ROKSTON, among many others.

Kappa FuturFestival’s Phase Three lineup also continues to highlight the festival as a breeding ground for collaboration – featuring added back to back sets from Alignment B2B Fatima Hajji, Chloé Caillet B2B Luke Alessi, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, Jane Fitz B2B Rhadoo, Shkedul B2B Enrico Vivaldi, and Speedy J’s STOOR Live [Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Sterac].

These additions join an already loaded world-class lineup that includes Richie Hawtin – DEX EFX X0X, Sven Väth, Armin van Buuren, Sebastian Ingrosso, Boys Noize, Disclosure DJ Set, Michael Bibi, Peggy Gou, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, KI/KI, Carl Craig feat. Mike Banks LIVE, Mochakk, Daphni, Avalon Emerson, and Interplanetary Criminal; as well as standout back to back sets from Four Tet B2B Skrillex, Floating Points B2B Palms Trax, Jamie Jones B2B Joseph Capriati B2B Seth Troxler, Diplo B2B Busy P B2B Tatyana Jane, Ben Klock B2B Marcel Dettmann, Erol Alkan B2B Confidence Man DJs, Paco Osuna B2B Nicole Moudaber, and Skream B2B Fleur Shore.

Ranked 6th Best Festival in the World by DJ Mag (2025), Kappa FuturFestival now stands as a defining pillar of Italian culture, attracting audiences from over 150 countries and generating more than €30 million annually for the local economy.

Fans can revisit previous editions through 40+ exclusive DJ mixes recorded live at the festival on Apple Music, including sets from Vintage Culture B2B Beltran, Tiësto, Adam Beyer, Seth Troxler, Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox B2B Nicole Moudaber, and more. 2025 live sets from Charlotte de Witte, OGUZ, Adam Beyer B2B Maceo Plex, Vintage Culture B2B Beltran, and Meduza are also available now on YouTube.

Kappa FuturFestival 2026 3-Day General Admission, 3-Day VIP, Gold Experience, and Art & Techno tickets are currently on sale now at the link here.

Kappa FuturFestival’s Phase Three announcement comes alongside more exciting news for the brand, which has just announced its debut FuturFestival Mexico edition. More details on the dates, venue, and more for this anticipated new chapter for Kappa FuturFestival will be revealed in the coming weeks.