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2023 Download-20 Festival Review

Pictures by Enda Madden Review by Howard Keogh There is an air of anticipation as Download festival celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Continuing the tradition of music festivals in Donington, Download…

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June 19, 2023
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Enda Madden releases ‘Freedom’ for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

20 Dec 2022 This is a song about the war in Ukraine from the perspective of an ordinary Ukrainian forced to bear arms to defend their country. Like many others,…

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January 2, 2023
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2026 Download Festival Review

Pictures by Enda Madden. Review by Howard Keogh. Download festival is still evolving. This year’s lineup sees a hugely diverse selection of styles and genres meet in a maelstrom of…

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June 21, 2026
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Download XXII

Download XXII – BEYOND THE BANDS WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL DLXXII, IT’S TIME TO REVEAL MORE OF WHAT’S IN STORE. A DOWNLOAD TICKET GIVES FESTIVALGOERS ACCESS…

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May 1, 2025
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2024 Download XXI Review

Where has the time gone since last year’s Download festival epic four day event to celebrate its 20 year anniversary? Festival managing director Andy Copping revealed late last year that…

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July 1, 2024

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    2026 Download Festival Review

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    Pictures by Enda Madden. Review by Howard Keogh. Download festival is still evolving. This year’s lineup sees a hugely diverse selection of styles and genres meet in a maelstrom of musical mayhem. 2006 also sees new partnerships with the final fantasy gaming franchise and author Rebecca Yarros. In a nod of respect to past glories, the Lemmy Forever Initiative brings a miniature urn containing the stars ashes to the Download site. DAY 1 – FRIDAY Creeper Blood thirsty rockers Creeper are busy at this year’s Download, playing two sets, and hosting a DJ set. Their set unfolds like a gothic comic book brought violently to life featuring “Mistress of Death,”…

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