Festivals & Events

11 November 2011

Metallica Confirmed For Download 2012

Last night Metallica announced that they will headline the 10th Download Festival at Donington Park on Saturday 9 June 2012, with an exclusive UK performance of their best selling, No. ...
8 November 2011

The Stone Roses Confirmed For T in the Park

Following an announcement made by The Stone Roses yesterday evening, T in the Park organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are thrilled to confirm that the band will headline T ...
6 October 2011

Jessie J Wins Big At MOBO Awards

Tinie Tempah, Adele, Dappy and Tinchy Stryder were amongst those honoured with a prestigious MOBO Award last night, whilst Jessie J walked away with a staggering four gongs.  With Jason ...
22 September 2011

Professor Green and Emile Sandé Will Perform At MOBO Awards

British rapper Professor Green and Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé will be giving an exclusive performance at this year’s MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile which will be returning to ...
2 September 2011

BT Digital Music Awards Shortlist

BT today reveals the nominations for the annual BT Digital Music Awards. Fans can now vote for their favourite artists and music sites at btdma.com. Adele picks up several nomations, but ...

31 August 2011

Leeds Festival In Brief: Day Three

As Leeds and Reading Festivals reached their final day, we spent most of our time at the intimate Lock Up Stage at Leeds. Kicking things off in front of a very ...
30 August 2011

Leeds Festival In Brief: Day Two

Saturday saw Female First rooted to the Main Stage, besides a quick break to chat to Deftones and The Blackout (keep checking back this week for those interviews). Architects kicked off ...
30 August 2011

Leeds Festival In Brief: Day One

We were on hand at Leeds Festival this weekend to check out big names and exciting new acts. After a fantastic show in Manchester on Wednesday night, it wasn't surprising that ...
25 August 2011

Reading & Leeds Festivals: Our Ones To Watch

Tomorrow sees Reading and Leeds Festivals kicking off, and we'll be there to catch the action. We'll be chatting to the likes of letlive., The Blackout, The Joy Formidable, Deftones and ...
23 August 2011

Reading & Leeds Festivals: SHARKS

After being compared to punk-rock legends Social Distortion, SHARKS are building an impressive reputation after the release of their debut album The Joys of Living earlier this year. Supporting the likes ...

19 August 2011

Reading & Leeds Festivals: Tim Minchin

After making his Reading and Leeds Festival debut four years ago, Tim Minchin's profile has risen. With popular shows So Rock and Ready For This?, Minchin manages to cross the boundaries ...
16 August 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival: The Streets

Reading and Leeds Festivals are just over a week away, and we're already getting our wellies and tents ready to enjoy the weekend. Continuing our previews of some exciting acts to ...
15 August 2011

Spirit of London Awards 2011

The Spirit of London Awards 2011 promise to be bigger and better than ever before as the first artists in this year’s stellar musical line up are announced. Brit hip-hop star ...

12 August 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival: The Offspring

With Leeds Festival edging ever closer, we've decided to look at three of the bigger bands not in a headline or co-headline slot. When My Chemical Romance headline the Main Stage, ...

24 July 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival Preview: Headliners (Part Three)

We're a few weeks away from Leeds and Reading Festival, and we're already excited here at Female First. So much so, we're kicking off our previews now. Like we did for ...
23 July 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival Preview: Headliners (Part Two)

We're a few weeks away from Leeds and Reading Festival, and we're already excited here at Female First. So much so, we're kicking off our previews now. Like we did for ...
22 July 2011

Reading & Leeds Festival Preview: Headliners (Part One)

We're a few weeks away from Leeds and Reading Festival, and we're already excited here at Female First. So much so, we're kicking off our previews now. Like we did for ...
22 July 2011

Ladies Rule At This Year's MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile will be returning to Glasgow’s SECC on October 5th and it is due to be a night for the ladies. Already confirmed to ...
18 July 2011

Video: K$SHA Interview

Watch the interview below with K$SHA at Barclaycard Wireless. For more exclusive interviews go to barclaycardunwind.com ...
12 July 2011

Video: Katy B Interview

Check out the video below to see Katy B being interviewed at Barclaycard Wireless. For more exclusive interviews go to barclaycardunwind.com. ...
11 July 2011

Sonisphere Sold Out

Sonisphere Festival sold out this year as each day 60,000 festival-goers from all across Europe made the pilgrimage to Knebworth. The first time the Metallica-led Big 4 show has appeared on ...
22 June 2011

Smirnoff Sensation

The Smirnoff Co. is excited to announce a world-class line-up for Smirnoff presents Sensation – the leading, global dance event coming to Great Britain for the very first time on ...

14 June 2011

Download Festival In Brief: Day Three

The final day at Donington saw the festival out in style for another year, as Female First caught performances from Buckcherry, Frank Turner, Silverstein and more. After a morning of interviews ...
14 June 2011

Download Festival In Brief: Day Two

For Female First, the second day at Download Festival consisted of six more bands, and a few hours spent trying to get more interviews for you all. Whilst not all ...