The organizers behind Britain's favorite music festivals are set to rerun classic performances by the likes of KISS, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, and Coldplay.
- June 14, 2020
AceShowbiz - The brains behind two of Britain's favourite festivals will deliver classic performances over the weekend to make up for the fact the three-day events have been cancelled.
Rockers missing out on Download and music fans who had planned a summer trip to the Isle of Wight Festival will be able to get into the party vibe at home thanks to vintage performances from the likes of KISS, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, and Coldplay.
Footage from both festivals will air throughout the weekend at the YouTube channel and official website.
Other weekend streaming highlights include House Party on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff Robins. The evening, which kicks off at 6 P.M. BST, will feature an at-home set from legendary house DJ Roger Sanchez.
Fans can watch here.
And devotees of the 1980s can enjoy a flashback on Saturday, courtesy of "Back to the Basement" - a day-long event featuring the likes of A Flock of Seagulls, Cutting Crew, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, and Animotion, hosted by Tiffany and Richard Blade.
The fun starts at 2 P.M. ET here.
Other weekend events to watch out for include:
- Digital Mirage Online Music Festival (Aluna, Anna Lunoe, Baauer, Boys Noize, Chromeo, Hot Chip) (3 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Ben Folds (7 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Barenaked Ladies (8 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Diplo (12 A.M. Saturday/Sunday)
- Billboard Pride Prom: Billy Porter, Perfume Genius, Hayley Kiyoko, Cyndi Lauper, and more (7 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Saturday Night Opry: Lady A, Charlie Worsham, and The Scott Family (7.30 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Live from Here with Chris Thile: Rufus Wainwright, The War & Treaty, Lady Midnight, and more (6 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Old Crow Medicine Show (7 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Major Lazer (6 P.M. ET Saturday)
- Bang on a Can Marathon: Rhiannon Giddens, Terry Riley, Roscoe Mitchell, Nico Muhly, Conrad Tao, and more (3 P.M. ET Sunday)
- We Can Do Better (Ice-T, Every Time I Die, Knocked Loose, Converge, Terror, Nails, and more) (12 P.M. Sunday)
- Laura Marling (2 P.M. ET Sunday)
- Kirk Franklin (1 P.M. ET Sunday)
- Brandi Carlile Performs "The Firewatcher's Daughter" (9 P.M. ET Sunday)
