Brockwell Live to go ahead as residents lose legal challenge in London park wars latest The dispute over the festival is the latest in the ongoing battle over London’s summer music events Evening Standard · Mar 5
Brockwell Park festivals 2026 - everything we know Brockwell Park is set to host a number of music events this May Evening Standard · Feb 27
London Festivals 2026: with Lido cancelled, here's what to book now From queer extravaganza Mighty Hoopla to the techno-heavy Field Day, the capital has it all Evening Standard · Feb 26
Summer festivals at London's Brockwell Park get the green light despite wave of opposition from residents Planning permission was granted on Tuesday, clearing the way for Field Day, Cross the Tracks, City Splash, and Mighty Hoopla to go ahead Evening Standard · Feb 25
Plans to host Brockwell Park festivals recommended for approval ahead of planning meeting The plans attracted 397 objections on the planning portal Evening Standard · Feb 19
Brockwell Park festival organisers submit planning application for first time after controversy Residents can have their say on Brockwell Live that features festivals such as Mighty Hoopla, Cross the Tracks and Field Day after legal challenge to events Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Festivals row reignites as tickets for Brockwell Live 2026 go on sale without planning permission Mighty Hoopla tickets will go on sale on Thursday at 10am, while tickets for Cross the Tracks, City Splash and Field Day 2026 are available now Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
The nine bands that defined Wide Awake festival 2025 London's most consistently excellent alternative music festival makes a triumphant return to Brockwell Park with a diverse, eclectic, electric line-up Louder · May 27, 2025
How much do London's councils make from day festivals? Are the capital’s festivals generating crucial revenue for councils? Evening Standard · May 27, 2025
What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where? There are lots of events and happenings this weekend in the capital Evening Standard · May 23, 2025
Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park. Evening Standard · May 23, 2025
England's leading countryside charity calls for tougher regulation of 'exploitative' festivals in London parks Exclusive: CPRE has urged ministers to impose stronger ‘temporal and spatial restrictions’ on large-scale events following the landmark Brockwell Park ruling Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Campaigners set to challenge festival organiser's decision to proceed with Brockwell Park events as planned Protect Brockwell Park group has said it will challenge Lambeth Council if it were to grant a new certificate of lawfulness for events in Brockwell Park Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Brockwell Park music festivals to go ahead despite successful legal challenge South London park will host events including Field Day and Mighty Hoopla despite last week’s high court ruling The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 OPINION - Why I'm willing to compromise my morals and play at Mighty Hoopla, despite the boycott calls If you feel incredibly passionately about the ongoing destruction of Gaza, firstly: I applaud you. The volume of suffering amongst Palestinians is abject, shocking and atrocious. It deserves the world’s attention. But secondly, I wonder if you can tell me truthfully that shutting down a queer festival in London will…
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live share crucial update after High Court ruling Good news for music lovers are Brockwell Live organisers confirm the shows will go on
Evening Standard · May 17, 2025 Ruling over London festivals ‘could lead to dark new era for live music’ Legal action was brought against Lambeth Council over the use of Brixton’s Brockwell Park for the Brockwell Live festivals.
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 Music festivals in park ‘have to be cancelled’ after court decision, lawyers say But industry body says cancelling festivals would be a ‘devastating blow’ that would leave thousands of ticket holders ‘in limbo’
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025 Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale events
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 Brockwell Park festival plans thrown into chaos as campaigners win High Court legal challenge The decision today could disrupt the capital’s music festival landscape and transform the way public parks are utilised throughout the city
Evening Standard · May 16, 2025 Campaigner wins legal challenge over use of London park for music festivals Brockwell Park in south London is due to host several festivals, including pop event Mighty Hoopla, between May and June.
Evening Standard · May 15, 2025 Legal battle over use of park for music festivals reaches High Court Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals.
Evening Standard · May 15, 2025 Field Day festival hit with growing boycott as artists pull out in solidarity with Palestine An open letter encouraging the London festival to sever its ties with investment firm KKR has 200 signatories, including Massive Attack and Brian Eno
Evening Standard · May 7, 2025 Campaigners stage 'No Walls' protest at Brockwell Park as High Court legal battle approaches A High Court hearing is set for Wednesday, May 15
Evening Standard · May 1, 2025 Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals “For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said