Oct 22, 202636 minS5
InMe on Saturday, LASTELLE on Sunday, and no set clashes all weekend. Reading Rising returns to The Facebar on the 7th and 8th of November 2026, with Employed To Serve and plenty more on the bill. Neill and Rich catch...
About this Podcast:
Love rock and metal festivals? Us too! Festpod is where we talk about the festivals we’ve been to, the bands we’ve discovered and what’s happening across the rock and metal scene. Whether we’re out in the fields or back in the studio, we get stuck into the latest festival news, chat with bands and organisers, find new music and share a few laughs along the way. Join the Festpod team for honest opinions, stories from our weekends at festivals and plenty of conversations about the music we love. We cover the big festivals everyone knows, but we’re just as interested in the smaller events and bands you might not have come across yet. After all, some of our best discoveries have been on the smallest stages. Find more festival news, interviews and videos at festpod.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Festpod about?
Love rock and metal festivals? Us too! Festpod is where we talk about the festivals we’ve been to, the bands we’ve discovered and what’s happening across the rock and metal scene.
What has Festpod covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Festival With No Clashes? Inside Reading Rising 2026" (22 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Download 2026: Bigger Crowds, Longer Walks, and Tough Choices" (17 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Download 2026: Would You Pay Extra for the Guest Area?" (11 October 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does Festpod publish?
Festpod publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 94 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Festpod?
Booking probability for Festpod is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Festpod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Festpod's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Festpod?
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 17, 202629 minS5
There’s still a day of Download left, but finding the energy for it is another matter. Neill Wilkinson, Arran Prime and Rob Hemingway settle onto the grass in the guest area for Festpod 92, recorded on Sunday at...
- Oct 11, 202618 minS5
A bit more space, a shower and a proper toilet. At a festival, those things can start sounding dangerously appealing. For Festpod episode 91, Neill, Arran and Rob catch up in the guest area on day two of Download...
- Jul 19, 20261h 11mS5
Every band dreams of playing Download Festival. For six unsigned bands, that dream became reality at The Takeover 2026 . In this special episode, FestPod follows the emotional journey of six bands as they step off...
Jun 9, 20261h 42mS5<p>Right then! Welcome back to Festpod, the Unofficial Rock Festival Guide. For Episode 88, we are getting stuck into one of the absolute best weekends on the entire music calendar - Radar Festival! We’re looking back...
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- May 30, 20261h 19mS5
<p>In episode 87 of Festpod: The Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, Neill, Rich, and Arran talk about this year's Download Festival - what's coming up, what's changed, and what we're looking forward to.</p><br><p>Topics...
- Apr 20, 20261h 1mS5
<p>The Download Community Takeover is your shot at playing the festival. It happens every year in District X, what used to be known as the Village, on the Doghouse stage. Bands submit videos of themselves playing and a...
Episode #85
Meet the Bloodstockers!
Mar 29, 20261h 10mS5<p>Festpod heads to Bloodstock Open Air 2025! 🤘</p><br><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the chaos, community, and unforgettable moments of one of the UK’s biggest heavy metal festivals. From wild crowd moments to...
- Feb 12, 20261h 15mS5
<p>Welcome back to Festpod, the unofficial rock festival guide! </p><br><p>In Episode 84, Neill and Rich are diving deep into the massive Download Festival 2026 lineup. We’re talking the return of Linkin Park (with...
Episode #83
Six unsigned bands play Download Festival!
Jan 19, 20261h 4mS5<p>In episode 83 of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes, and Arran Prime meet:</p><br><p>- @allearsavowband </p><p>- @CollapseTheSky </p><p>- @changepersonaband </p><p>- @DACARAUK </p><p>- @TWOYEARBREAK </p><p>...
- Nov 14, 202529 minS5
<p>In episode 82 of Festpod - the Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, with hosts Neill Wilkinson & Rich Holmes:</p><br><p>We discuss Mediterranea Metal Cruise: </p><p><br></p>The value for money compared to other...
- Nov 10, 202523 minS5
<p>In episode 81 of Festpod - the Unofficial Rock Festival Guide, with hosts Neill Wilkinson & Rich Holmes:</p><br><p>As heavy metal music fans, we've been going to rock festivals for a long time - but never outside of...
- Oct 29, 20252h 6mS4
<p>In episode 80 of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson, Rich Holmes, and Arran Prime discuss:</p><br><p>- Download Festival lineup teased and a commemorative coin is available.</p><p>- Bloodstock lineup additions.</p><p>...
- Sep 6, 20251h 35mS4
<p>In episode 79 of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes discuss:</p><br><p>- The branding and merchandise updates from Download Festival;</p><p>- Bloodstock announces that a 4th headliner will appear on...
Episode #78
A Walk Around Bloodstock Festival
Aug 24, 20251h 2mS4<p>in Episode 78, Neill, Rich, and Arran take a walk around the main arena for a guided tour of Bloodstock Festival 2025, discovering what's on offer at the stages and stalls, and meeting many happy people along the...
Episode #77
New outdoor fest! The Sanctum Festival
Jun 21, 202528 minS4<p>In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes chat to Joe Hammond - the guitarist from the metalcore band Assurance, and also the creator of a new festival - The Sanctum festival in Digbeth...
- Jun 21, 20252h 14mS4
<p>In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes interview the six bands chosen to perform at the 2025 Takeover at Download. All Ears Avow, Collapse The Sky, Change Persona, Dacara, Two Year Break...
- Jun 3, 20251h 32mS4
<p>In this episode of Festpod, hosts Neill Wilkinson and Rich Holmes discuss the latest updates from Download Festival 2025, including improvements to facilities, new camping options, and insights into the festival...
Episode #74
Bleed Again reveals new music AND new guitarist! PLUS Harry Hammerdown and his 2025 festival plans!
May 15, 20251h 20mS4<p>Festival season 2025 is upon us and we're ready for action!</p><br><p>We have two interviews in this, Episode 74.</p><p>Firstly, we'll chat to Bleed Again who update us about their lives since headlining the Takeover...
- Apr 18, 20251 hourS4
<p>This episode reveals the final six bands. Hevs, the organiser, joins us to discuss them and gives us her thoughts on the band's music, journey so far and potential reaction by the Download crowd.</p><br><p>with our...
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Sam Carter
Head of Clinical Planning and Outcomes at Rayner, Royal Australian Air Force
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Joe Hammond
rugby coach, Bradford Bulls
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Harry White
Senior Strategic Sales Executive, Foster Cat Productions
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Richard Holmes
fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the British Academy, Washington County School District
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