"Mangata Festival is organised by a couple of best friends and heavy music enthusiasts. We have a passion for live music and love for Nottingham" and they have returned with a cracker of a lineup

Nottingham's Mangata Festival returns for a fifth year. Over the years they have hosted some Noizze favourites such as Hidden Mothers, Boss Keloid, Cage Fight & more. But who are the 9 bands we think you should see this weekend? Words by Pete Wall.

Sadly all things must come to an end, and includes both ArcTanGent and our time at Fernhill Farm. Here's what happened on the final day of ArcTanGent 2026. Words by Dan Hillier, Rowan Bruce, Adam Robertshaw and Adam Vallely.

The heat trap dust bowl that is Victoria Park opens its gates to a very Outbreak coded line up with a mix of modern hip hop with shoegaze and hardcore. Deftones top the bill amongst a range of artists, including IDLES, Deaf Heaven and Basement. Words by Cece Lawless and Bill Gillman.

A day of farewells, fluids as instruments and falling bodies, here's what happened on day three of ArcTanGent 2026. Words by Dan Hillier, Rowan Bruce, Adam Robertshaw and Adam Vallely.

A day of everything between doom, bliss and total inexplainable madness, here's what went down on the Thursday of ArcTanGent 2026. Words by Dan Hillier, Rowan Bruce, Adam Robertshaw and Adam Vallely.

Closing out the final night in Manchester for one of the best independent festivals in the UK, Radar saw off their home of recent years in spectacular fashion. Next stop Sheffield. Words by Andy Calderbank & Vee Richardson.

The Saturday of Radar 2026 proves why they have outgrown their foundations. With some incredibly legendary acts to new, exciting acts from around the globe, these organisers do not mess about. Words by Vee Richardson & Andy Calderbank.

A day of farewells, returning heroes and enough musical variety to swivel heads ninety degrees; it can only be the first day of ArcTanGent 2026. Here's what happened on day one of the UK's most uncompromising festival. Words by Dan Hillier, Rowan Bruce, Adam Vallely and Adam Robertshaw.

Radar Festival has grown significantly since its founding days in Guildford. This being its last year in Manchester before setting sail for Sheffield in 2027, the organisers and bands certainly wanted to go out with a bang at the Victoria Warehouse. Starting off with a fiery Friday. Words by Andy Calderbank & Vee Richardson.

2000 Trees continued roasting the music fans in attendance in the second half of the week, but not just with the surface of the sun but with fiery licks from bands old and new. From the legends Funeral Of A Friend & Glassjaw to the young talent of Knives and more. Words by Cece Lawless & Paul Stephenson.

Closing out the three days of physical and mental carnage, Outbreak focused on a wide array of hardcore (after a rubbish start to the day due to a broken-down refuse lorry). From legends to young guns. Definitely far from a stinking pile of garbage! Words by Chris Earl & Pete Wall.

As the festival kicks off, temperatures soar to ‘get that goddamned orb away from me', Celsius, but the faithful have amassed once more. Take it from Bruise Control’s vocalist, who said, 'It's a bad day to be a warm can of Magners.' Welcome home. Words by Cece Lawless & Paul Stephenson.