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Queer defiance at a festival in Hungary

Ruled by an authoritarian right-wing government, Hungary has introduced some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Europe – and conservatives around the world are taking notes. But at Sziget festival, the party goes on

Music

Oct 06, 2023

James Greig
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Whole Festival: photos from Berlin’s ‘queer, easy, horny’ utopia

Szymon Stępniak’s portraits document the euphoria of Berlin’s famed queer festival

Art & Photography

Sep 19, 2023

Jake Hall
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Why do people hate Burning Man so much?

Heavy rainfall has left thousands of people stranded at the Nevada event but, as with Fyre Festival, sympathy is in short supply – James Greig explores why

Life & Culture

Sep 04, 2023

James Greig
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In pictures: the joyful spirit of Notting Hill Carnival

As the world-famous festival takes place in west London this weekend, we revisit An Ode to Notting Hill Carnival – the photograph project celebrating the history of the city’s most famous street party

Art & Photography

Aug 25, 2023

Emily Dinsdale
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Don’t let the Renaissance and Eras tours fool you, live music is in trouble

Britain’s live music industry is enjoying it's most profitable year on record, as people flock to see mega-stars like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. But as the infrastructure which supports new talent crumbles, is this sustainable?

Music

Aug 22, 2023

James Greig
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Queer culture is the beating heart of Glastonbury

Although the festival is becoming increasingly commercial, its defiant original spirit is still thriving in Block9 and the southeast corner

Life & Culture

Jun 30, 2023

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Young, fun and… indie? Nostalgic photos of 00s festival kids

Photographer Rebecca Zephyr Thomas captured artists and teenagers at London’s Underage Festival in 2007 and 2008

Art & Photography

Jun 30, 2023

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Watch: Inside Lagos’ Homecoming Festival with SOLDIER BOYFRIEND

In our latest Dazed POV, the artist takes us on a tour of the music, art, fashion, football and more at the sixth annual edition of the Nigeria-based festival that celebrates ‘cultural heritage and creative exchange’

Life & Culture

Jun 26, 2023

Vanessa Hsieh
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Brewdog-adjacent band Royal Blood scream at children about rock music

At BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the frontman of Royal Blood Mike Kerr lambasted the ‘pathetic’ audience for not liking their little bops

Music

May 30, 2023

James Greig
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Pharrell on his new adidas Samba and taking it back to the start

During his Something in the Water festival, the musician and designer spoke to Dazed about his new collection with the German sportswear giant

Fashion

May 09, 2023

Habi Diallo
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What went down at Lagos’ Homecoming festival

The three-day festival returns to the Nigerian city – here are some of the highlights

Music

Apr 17, 2023

Kacion Mayers
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Carlita is the DJ carving her own path in music and beyond

Dazed spoke to the DJ ahead of her performance at SXM Festival

Music

Mar 06, 2023

Louis Merrion
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Reading and Leeds: are festivals really getting more violent?

Every year, disorder and arson are expected on the final night of both festivals – but what’s causing it?

Music

Aug 31, 2022

Serena Smith
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Lost archive photos from Glastonbury festival

As this year’s Glasto begins, we look through The People’s Archive collection of anonymous snapshots taken over the years

Art & Photography

Jun 24, 2022

Emily Dinsdale
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Here are the best moments from Primavera Sound 2022

The Barcelona festival’s first instalment since Covid saw performances by the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Grimes, PC Music, and more

Music

Jun 17, 2022

Natty Kasambala