Wilko Productions

Festpod

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Rock festivals, live music and the people who make them happen. News, interviews and festival coverage from across the rock and metal community. Visit festpod.co.uk for the latest articles, reviews and features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wilko Productions

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Latest episode

Nov 1, 2026

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Episodes

44 - Sunday at DL23 22.07.2023

In the 44th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we've reached our final day at Download Festival 2023! For early access to our regular episodes and other exclusive benefits, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/festpod If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod Our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/festpod #festpod #fes...

43 - Saturday at DL23 13.07.2023

We try and figure out what day it is as we look back on Friday's acts at Download 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 - Thursday & Friday at DL23 09.06.2023

It's Friday and we're exhausted already! Here's what happened at Download Festival for us over the past day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41 - Wednesday at DL23 08.06.2023

Here's Festpod's first day at Download Festival 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 - Festival News from our Birmingham studio! 22.05.2023

In the 40th episode of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we travel to Birmingham to record the show all in person. This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival has sold out. Again. • Download festival Accessibility update: Three Campsites - A (Track Campsite, Hard Standing)  B/C (Grass Campsites (where the old access camping used to be) * Everyone will be assigned one suitable...

39 - We interview the 2023 Takeover lineup! 21.05.2023

In this Special episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, we chat with all the bands chosen to play at this year's Boardie Takeover at Download Festival. Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Leigh Ellingham, Rich Holmes and Eamon Shortt. Guests are Andromedous, North Atlas, Arran from Crushed by Waves, Confessions of a Traitor and October Ends. For early access to our regular episodes an...

38 - Download Festival Day Splits 26.04.2023

In the thirty-eighth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: It's a mini-update to cover the latest Download Festival announcement. This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival new line-up poster • Day and stage splits revealed • 12 additional bands announced • Charities encouraged to get involved to work at DL • Some new DL merch Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Leigh Ellingh...

37 - Boardie Takeover bands announced! 24.04.2023

In this Special episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, Hevs reveals the bands chosen to play at this year's Boardie Takeover at Download Festival. Hosted by Neill Wilkinson, with Leigh Ellingham and Eamon Shortt. Guests are Heather Gibb (Hevs), Trish Rayner, and Charlie Bowes from Seething Akira. For early access to our regular episodes and for other exclusive benefits, support u...

36 - Latest news on Download, 2000 Trees, Graspop, Bloodstock, ArcTanGent & Dominion Festival 12.04.2023

 In the thirty-sixth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival set to completely sell out for the first time in its 20-year history • Rituals win The Deal and will appear at Download • Power Trip announced headliners including AC/DC , Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica etc. • Devildriver and NonPoint pull out of bloodstock - Abbath, BOSSK &am...

Festpod 35 - Download Festival sold out for '23! 26.03.2023

In the thirty-fifth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • E-tickets are back for DL • No loyalty scheme this year at Download • New Download merch • DL Access camping and all of the weekend and Saturday tickets have sold out. • Download standard camping has sold out • Glastonbury lineup revealed • 2000 Trees announce BFMV as headliners, and add Br...

Festpod 34 - Boardie Takeover Special! 18.03.2023

In the thirty-fourth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: In this special episode, we meet Heather Gibb (Hev) and Trish Rayner - the organisers of the Boardie Takeover at Download Festival. They run the Download Forum and Facebook groups, as well as organising the Boardie Barbecue and Quiz at Download every year. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, su...

Festpod 33 - DL Day Splits, Leakers, and Cassettes! 23.02.2023

In the thirty-third episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival announce 40 new bands • Download announces day splits • Download release Day Tickets for £110 • New Download VIP options in RIP • Download standard camping has sold out • Low availability on Rock Retreat and Camping Plus • 2000Trees release day tickets - £36 for evening ti...

Festpod 32 - So many festival lineups! Ozzy retires, Foo Fighters return to Europe 09.02.2023

In the thirty-second episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - https://patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod. This episode's Festival News: • Download Festival Quiet camping sells out • New DL installment plans • Ozzy c...

Festpod 31 - New Download RIP Accommodation, Techfest, and Hellfest! 16.01.2023

In the thirty-first episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: The full episode is also up on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@festpod. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - https://patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod. This episode's Festival News: • The Tip...

Festpod 30 - Download Megastore, District X, Mini Moshers Campsite 14.12.2022

In the thirtieth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:   The full episode is also up on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@festpod. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - https://patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod.   This episode's Fes...

Festpod 29 - Download Lounge & Rock Retreat details! 05.12.2022

In the twenty-ninth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - youtu.be/@festpod. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here: e...

Festpod 28 - Download20 Announcement Reaction 15.11.2022

In the twenty-eighth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - youtu.be/gN7KxQQS4Kk. For early access to episodes and for other exclusive benefits, subscribe to our Patreon - patreon.com/festpod. If you'd like to buy our merch, visit our merch store here...

Festpod 27 - "I Love a Steak Bake" 04.10.2022

In the twenty-seventh episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide: We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube - https://youtu.be/n55fzh1CO38. Please welcome the newest member of our panel - Eamon Shortt. This episode's Festival News:  Sleep Token announce January UK tour with Northlane. &nb...

Festpod 26 - Bloodstock Camping Guide 05.09.2022

In the twenty-sixth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide:We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube. This episode's Festival News: Bloodstock has just happened - how was it? Rich Holmes gives us his review. Machine Head was the secret set at Bloodstock. Bloodstock tickets on sale now. CAMPERVA...

Festpod 25 - New R.I.P. Guide for 2022 08.08.2022

In the twenty-fifth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide : We're visible on-screen as we record this full episode if you're using Spotify. Otherwise, the full episode is also up on YouTube . Leigh is unwell this time, but stepping in is Rich Holmes ! This episode's Festival News : • Bloodstock is days away; • Price increase for Bloodstock 23; • 2000 Trees tickets on sale for...

Festpod 24 - New Village Guide 02.07.2022

In the twenty-fourth episode of Festpod - The Unofficial Download Festival Guide : This episode's Festival News : • Our reflections on DL22; • First wave of tickets released for DL23; • DL23 will have 4 days of music; • 2000 Trees and Bloodstock about to happen. In this episode's The Guide - The New Village! • The village is very different, so here's our new guide! And in this episode's Your Say ,...

Festpod 23 - Sunday DL22 12.06.2022

It’s our last full day of Download so we’re going to take in as much as possible!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festpod 22 - Saturday DL22 11.06.2022

Leigh is drunk and insisting he won’t be at Download 23. Neil has been meeting listeners and watching Sleep Token. Our merch is available at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Festpod--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festpod 21 - Friday DL22 10.06.2022

We meet Laura - a fellow RIP Downloader and podcaster!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festpod 20 - Thursday DL22 09.06.2022

It’s our second day at Download Festival and we’ve had some adventures! Plus an interview with DJ Apocalypse who performed at the Boardie Takeover and the Boardie BBQ in the Guest Area. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/festpod/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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