
Festivals


Music-washing: why are international acts performing in Qatar?
Massive musicians have flocked to the desert to perform around the World Cup, bringing an intense ethical debate into sharp focus.

Arlo Parks refuses to stay broken
After she cancelled shows earlier this autumn for the sake of her mental health, we joined the singer in Iceland for the final gig of her 18-month tour – and found a woman exiting one stage, ready for the next.

Should cultural events be cancelled for royal mourning?
Events like Hackney Carnival, Overflo and Boiler Room London have been called off following the Queen’s death, at the expense of organisers and already-struggling businesses.

FWB Fest proved that the blockchain doesn’t have to be boring
THE FACE reports from the California festival that’s “at the intersection of culture and Web3”, where trendy crypto types gathered to watch Oneohtrix Point Never, sip mushroom tea and figure out how they can liberate artists.
