Fatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan, Gene, D Double E, and Westside Cowboy are among the exciting new names added to the lineup of the Everywhere At Once festival, heralded as a ‘Glastonbury replacement.’ Find more details below.
Scheduled for June 26-28, this inaugural event falls on what would traditionally be Glastonbury weekend, that is now taking a fallow year in 2026. Tickets can be found here.
What sets this festival apart is its unique structure: rather than being confined to one site, it will unfold across hundreds of grassroots music venues throughout the UK. From Inverness to Penzance, these venues will welcome a plethora of artists, blending well-known names with up-and-coming talent.
The Festival aims to rekindle connections between audiences and their local venues, reinforcing a strong sense of community while encouraging music fans to explore and discover new artists. Previous lineup announcements have included popular acts like Becky Hill, Tinie Tempah, and The Lathums, and with the recent additions, the anticipation for the event continues to build.
Fatboy Slim and Glenn Tilbrook, along with Lucy Spraggan, Gene, D Double E, P Money, and Westside Cowboy, represent just the latest wave of talent to grace this groundbreaking festival. Notably, Tilbrook will bring his performance to Theatreship in East London, while Spraggan will light up The Sub Rooms in Stroud. Gene will cater to audiences in Southampton, Newport, and Lancaster, while D Double E will take the stage at The Brickworks in Nottingham and P Money at Suki10c, Birmingham. Westside Cowboy will also deliver a homecoming performance at Manchester’s Low Four.
The excitement surrounding Fatboy Slim’s show is palpable, although details and ticketing information will be released closer to the festival date. The announcement has generated significant buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting further updates.
Fatboy Slim shared his enthusiasm for the tour, stating, “I’ve been lucky enough to play huge stages all over the world, but grassroots venues are where it all started for me…” He emphasizes the importance of these venues, not just as stages for music, but as cultural hubs that foster community connections. Fatboy Slim believes everyone has a role to play in supporting these spaces, encouraging music lovers to attend local shows and help sustain the music scene.
Glenn Tilbrook also echoed similar sentiments, recalling how Squeeze began in small venues and how critical these spaces are for budding artists. He highlighted the essence of grassroots venues as communal meeting points, advocating for their preservation to ensure the continuity of live music culture and the discovery of new talent.
Lucy Spraggan described the live music scene as an “ecosystem,” pointing out the complexity and interdependence of various roles within it—from artists and venue staff to crew members. She advocates for the recognition of grassroots venues as pivotal to nurturing talent and sustaining livelihoods in the music industry.
Organized by the Music Venue Trust, alongside the National Lottery, the Everywhere At Once festival underscores an urgent need to revive the live music scene in the UK. Reports have indicated that a significant number of grassroots venues have closed, leading to widespread job losses, highlighting the critical context for this festival’s launch.
The event also aims to support various music charities, with donations being distributed to organizations like War Child, Nordoff Robbins, Help Musicians UK, and Teenage Cancer Trust. This amalgamation of musical celebration and charitable support takes on even greater significance in the face of recent challenges faced by the live music sector.
The growing emphasis on grassroots venues has coincided with discussions around a ticket levy proposed to aid their survival. The initiative aims to ensure that larger gigs contribute a portion of their revenue to sustaining smaller venues and emerging talent, drawing parallels to models already seen in the sports sector.
As the UK grapples with the vital question of sustaining its grassroots music scene amid shifting economic landscapes, events like Everywhere At Once not only present a celebratory platform for artists and audiences alike but also embody a collective commitment to preserving the rich tapestry of live music culture.
