Daisy Jackson

Here's what else is new - 13th June 2025 Parklife 2025 is upon us, and we've been down to the festival site for a little look around at what's new for this year.

- 14th June 2025 With major performances from Charli XCX, 50 Cent, Bicep, Jorja Smith and Confidence Man (plus loads, loads more), it's the biggest party in Manchester's cultural calendar.

*Counts pennies*

It's Charli XCX day - 15th June 2025 For the second day of the massive party in north Manchester, Parklife have pulled together a headline slot from Charli XCX – one of the biggest artists in the world right now.

Including one guy in an ankle tag, lol - 15th June 2025 Every year in the fields of Heaton Park, tens of thousands of music-lovers flock to the biggest party of the year.

The newest stage at the festival has been halted. - 15th June 2025 Josh Baker's set on the brand-new Matinee stage has been attracting huge crowds from the late afternoon.

'I can't really put into words what today was going to mean to me." - 15th June 2025

Two headline slots were cancelled. - 16th June 2025 The huge Heaton Park festival had been running smoothly all weekend, with blistering performances from 50 Cent, Pawsa, Jorja Smith and plenty more.

Including live sports screenings - 16th June 2025 Audiences will be able to recline in deck chairs surrounded by one of the city's best views – the glittering towers of New Jackson.

Big freebies up for grabs this weekend. Insomnia Cookies is officially ready to open in Leeds city centre, serving up fresh-out-the-oven cookies into the early hours.