Author: UK Grime

Sidewinder Summer Festival 2025 is back with one of their biggest lineups ever. Launched 25 years ago, Sidewinder is easily one of the biggest underground music festivals in the UK.Headlined by Garage legend DJ EZ on the Saturday and Grime super duo Ghetts and Rude Kid on the Sunday, its set to be the only place to be if you need a motive for the upcoming May Bank Holiday. Check the flyer for the full lineup. Tickets and more info: sidewinderfestival.com

The UKs biggest urban festival Wireless is back with Drake headlining all three dates with different setlists each day. Other special guests include Burna Boy, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker and Vybz Kartel. On the Saturday Drake will be joined by none other than BOYBETTERKNOW, the leading Grime collective, and the first Grime Artists to headline a major festival originally Wireless Festival, eight years ago. The BOYBETTERKNOW collective comprises of Skepta, Jme, Frisco, Jammer, DJ Maximum, Preditah and Shorty. Date: 11th – 13th July Location: Finsbury Park, London For more info check the official website

The UK Grime podcast has officially launched. Hosted by Siah Tha God, expect raw, unfiltered conversations with the biggest names in the Grime Scene. For the first episode we are joined by MC Narst a certified veteran in the game. We dive into his journey through Grime, industry truths and his view on whats next for the culture.