Fatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan, Gene, D Double E, and Westside Cowboy have joined the lineup for the Everywhere At Once festival [1, 2].
The event represents a shift in the festival model by decentralizing performances across the United Kingdom. By utilizing small music venues instead of a single large site, the initiative seeks to provide direct support to grassroots music scenes and local venues [1, 2].
Scheduled for June 2024, the festival is described as a "Glastonbury replacement" [1, 2]. Rather than concentrating crowds in one field, the event spreads its programming nationwide to ensure that smaller venues benefit from the influx of performers and attendees [1].
In addition to the latest additions, the lineup includes The Lathums, Becky Hill, Rizzle Kicks, and Glenn Tilbrook [1, 2]. The scale of the event is significant, with more than 2,000 artists participating in the nationwide series of shows [2].
This approach allows artists of varying fame to perform in intimate settings, bridging the gap between superstar acts and emerging talent. The festival's structure is designed to revitalize the UK's independent music circuit, which often struggles with sustainability compared to major commercial festivals [1, 2].
“The event represents a shift in the festival model by decentralizing performances across the United Kingdom.”
The Everywhere At Once festival challenges the traditional 'destination' model of music festivals by distributing its economic and cultural impact across multiple cities. By leveraging the star power of artists like Fatboy Slim to draw crowds into small venues, the event attempts to create a sustainable financial boost for the UK's grassroots infrastructure.
