Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Paul McCartney has ‘fun’ breaking the rules of songwriting

Sir Paul McCartney says he’s still writing songs with the same rule‑dodging, wide‑eyed mischief he had as a teenager.

Latest Posts

Taylor Swift’s all-nighter at Electric Lady Studios fires up new album speculation

Taylor Swift has sparked speculation that she’s working on a new album after reportedly pulling an all‑nighter at Electric Lady Studios in...

Olivia Rodrigo admits she panicked before Glastonbury headline set when the field looked empty

Olivia Rodrigo has confessed she suffered a moment of pure panic ahead of her 2025 Glastonbury headline performance - after her friends...

Katy Perry gets ‘angry’ for the first time on upcoming song Watch It Burn following Orlando Bloom split

Katy Perry is set to let her anger rip on a new song called Watch It Burn. The 41‑year‑old...

The Flaming Lips axe show as frontman Wayne Coyne battles pneumonia

The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne was hospitalised after coming down with pneumonia. The American psychedelic rock band were...

The Prodigy and Raye to headline Boardmasters festival

The Prodigy and Raye have been announced among the wave of headline acts for the Boardmasters festival.

They will play the event along with more than 40 other acts, including London Grammar, Maribou State, Wet Leg, Nelly Furtado, Kaiser Chiefs, Rizzle Kicks and Natasha Bedingfield.

The Cornwall “surf and music festival” is set to take place from 6 to 10 August 2025 across two picturesque sites – Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach.

Bosses of the festival said in a release: “Get ready, Boardmasters, as the most influential electro group ever to emerge from the UK, are primed to headline 2025. Marking their Boardmasters debut, The Prodigy, renowned for their heady techno punk sound and iconic tracks ‘Omen’, ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’ join the bill.

“Their breakthrough album titled ‘The Fat of the Land’ rapidly became a global phenomenon, cementing the band’s status as trailblazers in the electronic scene. “Now, driven by Howlett and frontman Maxim, reigniting their longstanding and loyal fanbase and introducing their sound to fresh ears and audiences, The Prodigy remain as vital a force as ever.

“Raw, rebellious and unapologetic, this is not to be missed.”

They added about Raye: “With six BRIT Awards to her name (making her the most awarded artist in a single night in BRITs history) and three Grammy nominations, Raye has cemented her place as a global music sensation.

“Her chart-topping success was solidified in 2023 with ‘Escapism’, her first UK No1 single, while her artistry earned her a prestigious Mercury Prize nomination. Known for her genre-defying sound, electrifying performances and unmatched vocals, Raye returns to Boardmasters, this time where she belongs – headlining the main stage.

Beyond music, the festival gives fans the chance to take up surf lessons, coasteering, kayaking tours and bodyboard lessons.

There is also Zennor Haven – billed as the “perfect place for mindfulness”, with sound baths, wellness discussions and panel talks, massages and workshops.

Tickets for Boardmasters 2025 go on sale at 10am on Friday 29 November, with pre-sale tickets from Thursday 28 November.

For more information visit boardmasters.com.

Latest Posts

Taylor Swift’s all-nighter at Electric Lady Studios fires up new album speculation

Taylor Swift has sparked speculation that she’s working on a new album after reportedly pulling an all‑nighter at Electric Lady Studios in...

Olivia Rodrigo admits she panicked before Glastonbury headline set when the field looked empty

Olivia Rodrigo has confessed she suffered a moment of pure panic ahead of her 2025 Glastonbury headline performance - after her friends...

Katy Perry gets ‘angry’ for the first time on upcoming song Watch It Burn following Orlando Bloom split

Katy Perry is set to let her anger rip on a new song called Watch It Burn. The 41‑year‑old...

The Flaming Lips axe show as frontman Wayne Coyne battles pneumonia

The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne was hospitalised after coming down with pneumonia. The American psychedelic rock band were...

Don't Miss

Fontaines D.C. pay tribute to manager and ‘6th member of the band’ Trevor Dietz

Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to their late manager Trevor Dietz, who has died aged 47. The Irish...

Soft Cell will meet its conclusion after ‘fitting farewell’ to late Dave Ball

Marc Almond has described Soft Cell’s final album Danceteria as a "fitting farewell" to his late bandmate Dave Ball.

Echo and The Bunnymen reschedule Philadelphia show after frontman Ian McCulloch involved in road incident

Echo and The Bunnymen were forced to postpone a show just hours before stage time after frontman Ian McCulloch was involved in...

Blink‑182 appear to be teasing Take Off Your Pants and Jacket 25th anniversary activity

Blink‑182 have ignited a wave of excitement online after dropping what fans believe is a clear hint that they’re gearing up to...

Ashley Roberts: ‘I couldn’t even watch dancing’ – Pussycat Dolls star recalls heartbreaking burnout

Ashley Roberts has revealed the emotional collapse she suffered after her life in one of the world’s biggest girl groups left her...

Stay in touch

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.