How do you run two festival stages and still find time to play in your own band?
Meet the Reading Rising team in our Festpod feature:
- InMe memories
- LASTELLE's journey to headlining
- What's coming to The Facebar on 7–8 November.
Read here: www.festpod.uk/news/festpod...
Meet the Reading Rising team in our Festpod feature:
- InMe memories
- LASTELLE's journey to headlining
- What's coming to The Facebar on 7–8 November.
Read here: www.festpod.uk/news/festpod...
Reading Rising 2026: InMe, LASTELLE and The Facebar | FESTPOD
Reading Rising 2026 returns to The Facebar on 7–8 November with InMe and LASTELLE. Festpod 93 covers the line-up, two-stage setup and organisers' plans.
www.festpod.uk
October 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
How do you run two festival stages and still find time to play in your own band?
Meet the Reading Rising team in our Festpod feature:
- InMe memories
- LASTELLE's journey to headlining
- What's coming to The Facebar on 7–8 November.
Read here: www.festpod.uk/news/festpod...
Meet the Reading Rising team in our Festpod feature:
- InMe memories
- LASTELLE's journey to headlining
- What's coming to The Facebar on 7–8 November.
Read here: www.festpod.uk/news/festpod...
Defences have teamed up with Skindred frontman Benji Webbe for new single ‘More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them)’
The vocalist, Cherry Duesbury, says the protest track grew from frustration with political and institutional systems.
Read the story on Festpod:
www.festpod.uk/news/defence...
#newmusic
The vocalist, Cherry Duesbury, says the protest track grew from frustration with political and institutional systems.
Read the story on Festpod:
www.festpod.uk/news/defence...
#newmusic
Defences team up with Benji Webbe for ‘More Of Us’ | FESTPOD
Defences team up with Skindred’s Benji Webbe on ‘More Of Us’, a protest single released through Long Branch Records ahead of UK live dates.
www.festpod.uk
September 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Defences have teamed up with Skindred frontman Benji Webbe for new single ‘More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them)’
The vocalist, Cherry Duesbury, says the protest track grew from frustration with political and institutional systems.
Read the story on Festpod:
www.festpod.uk/news/defence...
#newmusic
The vocalist, Cherry Duesbury, says the protest track grew from frustration with political and institutional systems.
Read the story on Festpod:
www.festpod.uk/news/defence...
#newmusic
For the bands at the bottom of the festival poster.
Waterlines are back with ‘Giant Killers’, a love letter to the underground bands giving it everything, even when the bigger opportunities don’t come.
Read the story and watch the new video on Festpod: www.festpod.uk/news/waterli...
Waterlines are back with ‘Giant Killers’, a love letter to the underground bands giving it everything, even when the bigger opportunities don’t come.
Read the story and watch the new video on Festpod: www.festpod.uk/news/waterli...
Waterlines release new single Giant Killers | FESTPOD
Waterlines return with 'Giant Killers,' a tribute to underground bands, alongside a new bassist announcement and autumn UK shows.
www.festpod.uk
September 18, 2026 at 2:59 PM
For the bands at the bottom of the festival poster.
Waterlines are back with ‘Giant Killers’, a love letter to the underground bands giving it everything, even when the bigger opportunities don’t come.
Read the story and watch the new video on Festpod: www.festpod.uk/news/waterli...
Waterlines are back with ‘Giant Killers’, a love letter to the underground bands giving it everything, even when the bigger opportunities don’t come.
Read the story and watch the new video on Festpod: www.festpod.uk/news/waterli...
25 years as an independent festival, through a family, and a fan community.
At @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2026, director Rachael Greenfield joined us to talk about protecting the festival’s independence, taking 14 years to break even, and an emotional return to live music after the pandemic.
At @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2026, director Rachael Greenfield joined us to talk about protecting the festival’s independence, taking 14 years to break even, and an emotional return to live music after the pandemic.
Bloodstock at 25: Rachael Greenfield on family and fans | FESTPOD
Bloodstock director Rachael Greenfield talks family ownership, fan-led change, the festival’s post-pandemic return, and plans for 2027.
www.festpod.uk
September 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
25 years as an independent festival, through a family, and a fan community.
At @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2026, director Rachael Greenfield joined us to talk about protecting the festival’s independence, taking 14 years to break even, and an emotional return to live music after the pandemic.
At @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social 2026, director Rachael Greenfield joined us to talk about protecting the festival’s independence, taking 14 years to break even, and an emotional return to live music after the pandemic.
Sleep Token. Warhammer. Nail bars. A crowd surfing Cookie Monster.
Somehow, that all makes perfect sense at RADAR Festival.
We spoke to co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith about how RADAR became the metal festival it is today and how its audience helped shape it.
www.festpod.uk/news/catheri...
Somehow, that all makes perfect sense at RADAR Festival.
We spoke to co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith about how RADAR became the metal festival it is today and how its audience helped shape it.
www.festpod.uk/news/catheri...
Catherine Jackson-Smith on RADAR Festival’s Community | FESTPOD
RADAR co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith talks inclusivity, Sleep Token, the Music & Gaming Market and how fans help shape the festival.
www.festpod.uk
September 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Sleep Token. Warhammer. Nail bars. A crowd surfing Cookie Monster.
Somehow, that all makes perfect sense at RADAR Festival.
We spoke to co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith about how RADAR became the metal festival it is today and how its audience helped shape it.
www.festpod.uk/news/catheri...
Somehow, that all makes perfect sense at RADAR Festival.
We spoke to co-founder Catherine Jackson-Smith about how RADAR became the metal festival it is today and how its audience helped shape it.
www.festpod.uk/news/catheri...
At @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026, we caught up with the @rockfit.bsky.social team to find out how a rock and metal fitness class has grown into something much bigger.
“The music gets them in, but the people make them stay.”
Read the full interview on Festpod now:
www.festpod.uk/news/rockfit...
“The music gets them in, but the people make them stay.”
Read the full interview on Festpod now:
www.festpod.uk/news/rockfit...
RockFit on community, inclusion and Download Festival | FESTPOD
RockFit founder Hannah Hawkey and her team tell Festpod how rock and metal fitness grew into an inclusive nationwide community.
www.festpod.uk
September 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
At @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026, we caught up with the @rockfit.bsky.social team to find out how a rock and metal fitness class has grown into something much bigger.
“The music gets them in, but the people make them stay.”
Read the full interview on Festpod now:
www.festpod.uk/news/rockfit...
“The music gets them in, but the people make them stay.”
Read the full interview on Festpod now:
www.festpod.uk/news/rockfit...
🗞️ NEWS: Bloodstock Festival has added another 18 bands to its 2027 line-up, including Make Them Suffer, Carnifex, The Acacia Strain, DVNE and Calva Louise.
www.festpod.uk/news/bloodst...
www.festpod.uk/news/bloodst...
Bloodstock 2027 adds 18 more bands to line-up — FESTPOD
Bloodstock has announced 18 more bands for 2027, including Make Them Suffer, Carnifex, The Acacia Strain, DVNE and Calva Louise.
www.festpod.uk
September 12, 2026 at 2:28 AM
🗞️ NEWS: Bloodstock Festival has added another 18 bands to its 2027 line-up, including Make Them Suffer, Carnifex, The Acacia Strain, DVNE and Calva Louise.
www.festpod.uk/news/bloodst...
www.festpod.uk/news/bloodst...
“It felt like home.”
Deadwax reflect on playing the biggest stage of their career at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 - and seeing a sea of heads bouncing back at them from The Takeover stage.
Watch the full interview now on the Festpod YouTube channel: youtu.be/nS_ilyAST88
Deadwax reflect on playing the biggest stage of their career at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 - and seeing a sea of heads bouncing back at them from The Takeover stage.
Watch the full interview now on the Festpod YouTube channel: youtu.be/nS_ilyAST88
July 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM
“It felt like home.”
Deadwax reflect on playing the biggest stage of their career at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 - and seeing a sea of heads bouncing back at them from The Takeover stage.
Watch the full interview now on the Festpod YouTube channel: youtu.be/nS_ilyAST88
Deadwax reflect on playing the biggest stage of their career at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2026 - and seeing a sea of heads bouncing back at them from The Takeover stage.
Watch the full interview now on the Festpod YouTube channel: youtu.be/nS_ilyAST88
RXPTRS tease new music at Download Festival!
youtu.be/BeNFPf6CE00
youtu.be/BeNFPf6CE00
RXPTRS tease new music at Download Festival!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
June 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM
RXPTRS tease new music at Download Festival!
youtu.be/BeNFPf6CE00
youtu.be/BeNFPf6CE00
The Moshpit Mime says “Listen to Festpod!”
June 20, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The Moshpit Mime says “Listen to Festpod!”
In episode 87, we’re getting you ready for Download 2026!
* We examine the map and take a virtual tour
* District X lineup breakdown
* Wheelie bins banned on the train!
* Why can’t you bring glass to RIP?
* Our lineup picks!
Listen on your podcast app or watch the full video:
youtu.be/F_d9Y_AQM3I
* We examine the map and take a virtual tour
* District X lineup breakdown
* Wheelie bins banned on the train!
* Why can’t you bring glass to RIP?
* Our lineup picks!
Listen on your podcast app or watch the full video:
youtu.be/F_d9Y_AQM3I
Ep87. Download 2026 Map Explored, Glass ban, Bin ban, & Our Top Lineup Picks!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
May 31, 2026 at 9:43 AM
In episode 87, we’re getting you ready for Download 2026!
* We examine the map and take a virtual tour
* District X lineup breakdown
* Wheelie bins banned on the train!
* Why can’t you bring glass to RIP?
* Our lineup picks!
Listen on your podcast app or watch the full video:
youtu.be/F_d9Y_AQM3I
* We examine the map and take a virtual tour
* District X lineup breakdown
* Wheelie bins banned on the train!
* Why can’t you bring glass to RIP?
* Our lineup picks!
Listen on your podcast app or watch the full video:
youtu.be/F_d9Y_AQM3I
TONIGHT AT 6:30
It's here! Find out which six unsigned bands were chosen to play the Takeover at Download 2026!
We'll chat to Trish and John from the panel to ask WHY they chose these six lucky bands!
Join us for the chat and the announcement tonight from 6:30, here: youtu.be/m7xgKnxOuCc
It's here! Find out which six unsigned bands were chosen to play the Takeover at Download 2026!
We'll chat to Trish and John from the panel to ask WHY they chose these six lucky bands!
Join us for the chat and the announcement tonight from 6:30, here: youtu.be/m7xgKnxOuCc
Ep86: REVEALED! The 6 unsigned bands playing Download '26
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
April 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
TONIGHT AT 6:30
It's here! Find out which six unsigned bands were chosen to play the Takeover at Download 2026!
We'll chat to Trish and John from the panel to ask WHY they chose these six lucky bands!
Join us for the chat and the announcement tonight from 6:30, here: youtu.be/m7xgKnxOuCc
It's here! Find out which six unsigned bands were chosen to play the Takeover at Download 2026!
We'll chat to Trish and John from the panel to ask WHY they chose these six lucky bands!
Join us for the chat and the announcement tonight from 6:30, here: youtu.be/m7xgKnxOuCc
The panel has selected the final six bands for this year’s Takeover at Download!
Join us on YouTube - this Sunday at 9pm, where we’ll reveal those lucky bands playing first at @downloadfest.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@festpod
#downloadfestival #metalband #metalfestival #festpod #podcastclips
Join us on YouTube - this Sunday at 9pm, where we’ll reveal those lucky bands playing first at @downloadfest.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@festpod
#downloadfestival #metalband #metalfestival #festpod #podcastclips
April 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The panel has selected the final six bands for this year’s Takeover at Download!
Join us on YouTube - this Sunday at 9pm, where we’ll reveal those lucky bands playing first at @downloadfest.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@festpod
#downloadfestival #metalband #metalfestival #festpod #podcastclips
Join us on YouTube - this Sunday at 9pm, where we’ll reveal those lucky bands playing first at @downloadfest.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@festpod
#downloadfestival #metalband #metalfestival #festpod #podcastclips
Ep84: Download Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Ep84: Download Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Ep84: Download Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
The funfair won’t be returning to @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year! There’ll be some nice site upgrades instead. Will you miss the funfair?
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
February 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The funfair won’t be returning to @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year! There’ll be some nice site upgrades instead. Will you miss the funfair?
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
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#festpod #podcastclips #metalfestival #metalfest #bloodstock
Full episode youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Ep84: Download Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Full episode youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Will you go and watch Keanu Reeves play with his band Dogstar at #downloadfestival ?
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
February 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Will you go and watch Keanu Reeves play with his band Dogstar at #downloadfestival ?
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
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#HeavyMetal #RockMusic #Festpod #PodcastClips
Is Scooter a novelty act worthy of the main arena at Download Festival?
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
February 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Is Scooter a novelty act worthy of the main arena at Download Festival?
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Or will you be up the front, throwing shapes?
By the way, how much is the fish?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#Metalhead #HeavyMetal #scooter #RockMusic #Festpod #podcastclips
Limp Bizkit, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and Linkin Park headline Download Festival this year.
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Limp Bizkit, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and Linkin Park headline Download Festival this year.
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
What do you think?
Full episode: youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
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#DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DoningtonPark #UKFestivals #RockFestival #MetalFestival #festpod #rockpodcast
OzzFest 2027? 🦇
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Ep84: Download 2026 Lineup, Bloodstock Site Upgrades & Keanu Reeves?
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
OzzFest 2027? 🦇
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
Sharon Osbourne plans a major comeback for the festival with an expanded lineup beyond rock and metal.
We also cover the latest Ozzy news, such as the Birmingham Airport petition rejection and Sharon’s potential mayoral run!
👉 youtu.be/Ig_bgvlXBGk
After their New Blood stage performance at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year, Zebulon caught up with Festpod to talk about making doom metal, their new album, and playing at Bloodstock!
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
Norweigan Doom Metal band ZEBULON at Bloodstock 2025
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 1:36 PM
After their New Blood stage performance at @bloodstockopenair.bsky.social this year, Zebulon caught up with Festpod to talk about making doom metal, their new album, and playing at Bloodstock!
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
youtu.be/evNzE2Vcs8I
Buzzing for the UK rock and metal festivals this year! 🤘 If you're looking for chilled chat, band interviews, and honest opinions, you've got to check out Festpod.
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
January 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Buzzing for the UK rock and metal festivals this year! 🤘 If you're looking for chilled chat, band interviews, and honest opinions, you've got to check out Festpod.
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
You can find us where you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and on social media – just search for Festpod! 🎧🔥
Six unsigned bands played the Takeover at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2025... but how did it go?
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Ep83. Six unsigned bands play Download Festival!
YouTube video by Festpod
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Six unsigned bands played the Takeover at @downloadfest.bsky.social 2025... but how did it go?
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
Let's find out from:
All Ears Avow
Collapse The Sky
Change Persona
DACARA
Two Year Break
Exist Immortal
Episode 83 out now! youtu.be/a9QAUaCD02Y
The studio refurb is nearly complete so we’ll be back in the New Year with more Festpod.
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
December 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The studio refurb is nearly complete so we’ll be back in the New Year with more Festpod.
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!
Until then - Merry Christmas from us all!