Manson confirmed for Download
Marilyn Manson, ZZ Top and Killswitch Engage have been added to the Download Festival line-up at Donington Park on 12-14 June.…
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Live Nation considering cashless Download
Live Nation UK may trial cashless wristbands at this year's Download Festival, allowing festival-goers to pay for food and drink by swiping their wrists.…
Download announces first confirmations
Download Festival has announced its first acts, including Slipknot, The Prodigy, Motley Crue, Korn and Pendulum, for the event at Donington Park in June.…
War of words over UK rock fests following new arrival
Stuart Galbraith criticises Download while promoting Sonisphere, prompting a response from Live Nation's John Probyn, who dismisses the rival.…
Chiodos glad British fans have sense of humour
Chiodos frontman Craig Owens has said he hopes fans took a crowd remark at Download Festival as harmless banter.…
CMU festival weather report for the first big weekend of the season
CMU's new festival weather report forecasts mostly wet conditions for the weekend's UK festivals, including Download and the Isle Of Wight.…
Fightstar tour
Fightstar have announced a run of UK tour dates in May 2008 following their addition to the Download Festival bill.…
Kiss, Offspring, Lostprophets headline Download
Kiss, The Offspring and Lostprophets will headline Download Festival at Donington Park from 13 to 15 June, with Judas Priest and Motorhead also confirmed.…
Judas Priest rumoured for Download festival 2008
Judas Priest are rumoured to be playing Download festival at Donington, after organiser Andy Copping reportedly hinted at it, with no official announcement yet.…
Greener Festival Awards announced
Agreenerfestival.com has announced the first Greener Festival Awards, recognising five festivals for the Leave No Trace policy and commending Download as most improved.…
Live Nation UK announce Tuborg beer partnership
Live Nation UK has signed a three-year deal making Tuborg the official beer across its 31 venues and UK festivals, with exclusive pouring rights and stage and VIP sponsorship.…
Modest Mouse and The Shins for Download tour
Modest Mouse and The Shins are among the acts confirmed for the inaugural US Download Festival tour, starting in August.…