No fear: New UK festivals set to launch in 2021

One Out, Unlocked, and Creation Day festivals have announced inaugural editions for next summer, despite the festival sector's uncertain future

News By IQ | 16 October 2020

Editors are billed to perform at Alan McGee's festival, Creation Day 2021
Editors are billed to perform at Alan McGee's festival, Creation Day 2021 © Wikimedia Commons/Rama

Several brand new UK festivals have been announced for summer 2021, despite the festival sector’s uncertain future. Creation Records boss Alan McGee has announced the launch of Creation Day, featuring headliners Happy Mondays and Editors.

McGee has got his fingers crossed for spring, with the event set to take place at Wolverhampton’s West Park between May 29-30, presented by The City of Wolverhampton Council, Creation Management and Toura Toura Festivals.

The bill will feature a number of acts signed…

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