While several festivals have struggled to shift tickets this year, End of the Road sold out in record time. To find out why you only had to look at the line-up, which surpassed any other boutique option rich in Americana, folk and alt-rock.

On the opening day of Bestival, Friendly Fires will curate a one-off exploration of “The Past, Present and Future of Dance Music” in the RizLab arena.

Gigs for teenagers attract an audience more eager than ever to see the best bands play live, says Elisa Bray

Nick Moore, drummer with rising stars Howl Griff, lifts the lid on the festival scene

Bored with the likes of Latitude? Then follow Nick Hasted to the festival scene’s furthest frontiers

There’s far more to Glastonbury than the main stages, David Taylor discovers

It’s festival fever, but will you go for opera, vintage style or a children’s day out? Kate Hilpern dons her wellies

If you’re heading for Glastonbury this weekend, or one of the many musical events this summer, here are a few ideas to make your trip more comfortable.

Can't make it to the Vale of Avalon shindig this year? Never mind! As you slumber in front of the TV, how many of our 50 key predictions can you tick off?

Many festivals are taking steps to become more eco-friendly. Elisa Bray reports on the trendsetters

Taking your children along can make the festival experience even more rewarding, says David Taylor

From fantasy to philosophy, there’s much more to today’s festivals than bands, beer and burgers, as Nick Hasted discovers