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• Glastonbury Festival 2024 Recap
• Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival 2024: Lineup and Highlights
• Three More Festivals to Go To

Glastonbury Festival 2024 Recap

As I sit here thinking about Glastonbury Festival 2024, I am getting a bad case of FOMO. This year life had other plans for me, and I was elsewhere. But that didn’t stop me from living vicariously through all the videos and stories flooding my feed. Dua Lipa and Coldplay – two of my favourite artists – were absolutely phenomenal on stage.

Coldplay were magic. I’ve seen them three times before. Chris Martin’s voice, the band’s chemistry, and the light show were euphoric. When they played “A Sky Full of Stars” it felt like the whole festival was united in a collective moment of pure emotion. I met the co-writer of this song, Avicii, in 2013 at his studio on Strandvägen in Stockholm. I won a studio competition and it was great to meet him before he passed away.

With performances like that, I’m already dreaming of Glastonbury 2025. I love my bed, but there’s something about festival camping. But it can be messy.

Missing Glastonbury 2024 was hard, especially with Dua Lipa and Coldplay on stage. If you’re like me and couldn’t make it this time, let’s make a pact to do Glastonbury together in 2025. It’s going to be epic, and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

Until then, I’ll be here re-watching those performances and dreaming of the day we finally get to those fields. See you at Glastonbury 2025!

Watch the performance on YouTube

Credit: BBC Music YouTube

Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival 2024: Lineup and Highlights

Mad Cool Festival is one of the best music festivals in Madrid, Spain, and attracts a global crowd with its diverse lineup and energy. This is another I want to go to.

Headliners and Notable Artists

This year’s Mad Cool Festival had an amazing lineup. Here are the headliners and notable artists:

• Pearl Jam
• Dua Lipa
• The Killers
• The Smashing Pumpkins
• Måneskin
• Avril Lavigne
• Janelle Monáe
• Bring Me The Horizon

Daily Lineup

The festival is four days long with performances from top artists and emerging talent. Here’s the daily breakdown:

• Wednesday, July 10: Pearl Jam, Janelle Monáe and more
• Thursday, July 11: Dua Lipa, The Smashing Pumpkins and more
• Friday, July 12: Måneskin, Sum 41, Black Pumas
• Saturday, July 13: The Killers, Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon

Tickets and Access

Tickets for Mad Cool 2024 are available in 4-day and single-day tickets, as well as VIP options with exclusive entrances, VIP areas with better views, and more. Tickets can be bought on the festival’s website and authorized sales points.

Whether you like rock, pop, electronic, or alternative music, Mad Cool Festival in Madrid is an experience you won’t want to miss!

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Three More Festivals to Go To

Tomorrowland (Belgium)

• Where: Boom, Belgium
• When: July
• Highlights: Electronic dance music with top DJs from around the world. Elaborate stage designs and immersive experience.
• Why Go: It’s a mecca for EDM fans, the ultimate audio-visual experience.

Lollapalooza (USA & International)

• Where: Chicago, Illinois (and various international locations)
• When: August (Chicago)
• Highlights: Rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic music and more. Craft booths, visual arts, and food vendors.
• Why Go: Lollapalooza is diverse and has gone international, bringing the festival to different parts of the world.

Rock in Rio (Brazil & International)

• Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (and various international locations)
• When: September
• Highlights: Big festival with rock, pop, and indie music. Cultural events, exhibitions, and attractions.
• Why Go: One of the biggest music festivals in the world with a long history and energy.

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My friends and I at Bråvalla Festival in Sweden.

See you, Peter