Dork
News
Features
Reviews
Magazine
Shop
Directory
Festivals
Hype- THE BEST NEW NAMES, FIRST
Upset- DORK'S HOME FOR ALL THINGS LOUD
Playlists
Mixtape- DORK'S BEST NEW TRACKS
Play- DORK'S NEW MUSIC FRIDAY EDIT
Dork Live
Dork Radio
Dork Radio
Live
Live 24/7
Dork Radio
Dork
Down With Boring

Join thousands of music lovers getting the best new tracks, exclusive interviews, and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox every week.

In print now

April 2026

Latest issue variants

View archive
Dork, April 2026 (Holly Humberstone cover)

Holly Humberstone

Dork, April 2026 (James Blake cover)

James Blake

Dork, April 2026 (Muna cover)

Muna

Advertise|Support|About Dork|Privacy Policy|Genres|Sitemap|RSS
© 2026 The Bunker Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
LIVE EXPERIENCE

FESTIVALS

WHERE MUSIC COMES ALIVE
New Names

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more.

by Sam TaylorMar 27, 2026

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

New Names

NEW NAMES

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more.

Mar 27, 2026•By Sam Taylor
News
By Andrew Wescott
Apr 7, 2026
Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Home Office denies Kanye West entry to the UK

Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Home Office denies Kanye West entry to the UK

Refunds will be issued after weeks of sponsor withdrawals and political backlash.

News
By Dan Harrison
Apr 7, 2026
Kanye West has been refused entry to the UK ahead of Wireless Festival

Kanye West has been refused entry to the UK ahead of Wireless Festival

The UK Home Office say the rapper's presence is 'not conducive to the public good', according to the BBC.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 7, 2026
Harry Styles has revealed the first artists for his Meltdown Festival takeover

Harry Styles has revealed the first artists for his Meltdown Festival takeover

Warpaint, Kamasi Washington, Jon Hopkins and bar italia are among the confirmed acts.

News
By Andrew Wescott
Apr 7, 2026
Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

The full weekend one schedule is confirmed for the California desert festival, including how to watch online.

News
By Andrew Wescott
Apr 7, 2026
Kanye West has addressed his Wireless Festival controversy with an open letter to the Jewish community

Kanye West has addressed his Wireless Festival controversy with an open letter to the Jewish community

Multiple sponsors have pulled out of the London festival out as a UK visa decision remains pending.

News
By Dan Harrison
Apr 6, 2026
Festival boss Melvin Benn has defended Kanye West’s Wireless booking

Festival boss Melvin Benn has defended Kanye West’s Wireless booking

Benn insists Ye has “a legal right” to perform, calling for “forgiveness and hope” as political pressure, sponsor withdrawals and community criticism intensify.

News
By Felicity Newton
Apr 2, 2026
Open’er Festival have expanded their 2026 bill with Florence + The Machine and more

Open’er Festival have expanded their 2026 bill with Florence + The Machine and more

Jehnny Beth, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom and Just Mustard are also confirmed for the Polish event.

Features
By Steven Loftin
Apr 1, 2026
"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 31, 2026
Stockton Calling has shared its full schedule with The Guest List joining the bill

Stockton Calling has shared its full schedule with The Guest List joining the bill

Over 60 artists will play across seven venues for the North East's Easter weekend event.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 31, 2026
Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Returning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.

Features
By Felicity Newton
Mar 31, 2026
Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

Dot To Dot 2026: Lambrini Girls are tearing down the cult of celebrity

As they gear up for Dot To Dot, Lambrini Girls break down their ferocious new single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’ and why celebrity culture should make you incredibly uneasy...

News
By Felicity Newton
Mar 31, 2026
Mighty Hoopla is heading back to Malta with Sugababes and more

Mighty Hoopla is heading back to Malta with Sugababes and more

The four-day September event across multiple Maltese venues has confirmed its first wave of names.

News
By Felicity Newton
Mar 31, 2026
The Great Escape 2026 has added 100+ new names ahead of its 20th anniversary

The Great Escape 2026 has added 100+ new names ahead of its 20th anniversary

Y, Bimini, Do Nothing and PVA are among the names joining the Brighton festival's milestone edition.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 30, 2026
A Stone’s Throw Festival has rounded out its lineup with Ain’t, Cherryholt and more

A Stone’s Throw Festival has rounded out its lineup with Ain’t, Cherryholt and more

Luvcat and Working Men's Club co-headline the North Shields multi-venue event.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 30, 2026
Dua Lipa has been tapped to curate the London Literature Festival 2026

Dua Lipa has been tapped to curate the London Literature Festival 2026

The artist's Service95 Book Club is to shape the opening weekend programming at Southbank Centre.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 27, 2026
Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

Brand-new purpose-built dance stage The Warehouse is also confirmed for the festival.

News
By Sam Taylor
Mar 27, 2026
Duran Duran will headline BST Hyde Park 2026 with Scissor Sisters

Duran Duran will headline BST Hyde Park 2026 with Scissor Sisters

The show will take place in July at London’s Hyde Park.

News
By Felicity Newton
Mar 26, 2026
Mumford & Sons’ BST Hyde Park show has added Holly Humberstone, Divorce and more

Mumford & Sons’ BST Hyde Park show has added Holly Humberstone, Divorce and more

The show marks ten years since the band last played the festival.

News
By Felicity Newton
Mar 26, 2026
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 has completed its lineup with Paris Hilton, Leigh-Anne and more

Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 has completed its lineup with Paris Hilton, Leigh-Anne and more

RAYE, Diana Ross, Holly Johnson and more are among confirmed performers.

News
By Stephen Ackroyd
Mar 26, 2026
Dot To Dot Festival has added over 130 local acts to its 2026 Bristol and Nottingham bills

Dot To Dot Festival has added over 130 local acts to its 2026 Bristol and Nottingham bills

Grassroots artists from both cities dominate the latest wave of announcements.