Int’l Lineups: Hayley Williams At Clockenflap, Iceland Airwaves, Pitchfork Festival London & More

China

Hayley Williams, Queens of the Stone Age, shoegaze at Clockenflap 2026

Clockenflap, which returns to Hong Kong, China, Dec. 4-6, has announced the first details of its 2026 program, a mix of international trailblazers, global titans and essential artists from across Asia into one unmissable mix.

Leading the first wave of names for 2026 is Hayley Williams, whose 20-plus-year career leading Paramore and going solo has made her one of the most influential voices in modern pop culture.

Also confirmed for Clockenflap 2026 are keshi, set to close the Friday, Queens of the Stone Age, Shoegaze royalty slowdive, pop newcomer Malcolm Todd, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Kim Gordon, Sleaford Mods, HYUKOH, Digable Planets, DOMi & JD BECK, Marcel Dettmann, Hong Kong’s own HE.R Soundsystem and many more.

Framed by the towering skyline of Hong Kong, and set against the dramatic backdrop of the city’s harbor, Clockenflap features multiple stages showcasing the wide-ranging lineup, as well as an array of spectacular art installations, family-friendly workshops and performances, topped off by a mouth-watering selection of food and drink from some of the city’s best-loved outlets.

Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2026 is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

Tickets for Clockenflap 2026 are on sale, going for HK$2,240 ($285) including fees for the three-day weekend , or HK$1,380 ($175) for a single-day ticket. Those under 18 receive discounted options.

Australia

CORE Debuts In Australia

Born in the forests of Tomorrowland in Belgium as one of the festival’s stages, CORE has grown into an event brand of its own, dedicated to alternative house and techno. Following editions at Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez, France, in Medellín, Colombia, and in Los Angeles, United States, CORE makes its Australian debut in Melbourne, Nov. 28.

CORE will take place at The Nursery, the green open-air setting within Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse, with three stages running from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. local time – including the split-head main stage, which has become symbolic for the festival. Mall Grab b2b Effy, Kobosil, JNETT, Jennifer Loveless, Bibi Seck, Yowies, Adriana b2b Edd Fisher, Dino Lenny, Hannah D, Noise Mafia b2b Peterblue, TSHA, Moodymann, Daria Kolosova, and Honey Dijon are all part of the lineup.

Tickets for the Melbourne debut of CORE are sold out. A waitlist is available. After Australia, CORE will join the first edition of Tomorrowland Thailand in December, followed by Tomorrowland Brasil in May 2027.

Iceland

Iceland Airways Completes Lineup

Iceland Airwaves has revealed the final lineup and schedule for its 2026 edition, Nov. 5-7, taking place across various venues spread around downtown Reykjavík.

Today’s announcement follows a series of curated events in London and New York in recent weeks; with showcase concerts at Taste of Iceland introducing some of the festival’s hottest homegrown talent: Inspector Spacetime, SCAM and virgin orchestra, who will also performing at the festival next month.

Joining them in showcasing one of the world’s most creative musical communities, and added to the 2026 lineup today are legendary Icelandic singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds; fellow songwriter and past collaborator of Arnalds, Mugison; the innovative electro-pop of dance trio digital ísland, and electronic sister trio, Sísý Ey.

Elsewhere, the line-up includes artists from Current, a new Nordic talent exchange that brings emerging acts to Iceland Airwaves as well as by:Larm and SPOT Festival. From Oslo came Fig Tape, the alias of introspective alt musician Elias Melkerson, and electronic hip-hop duo Nom De Guerre. From Denmark, Farveblind’s mix of techno, breakbeat and post-punk promises “euphoric chaos”, while Alba Akvama’s hushed compositions offer a more intimate, tender moment within the schedule

Iceland Airwaves offers festival-goers the opportunity to combine cutting-edge music discovery with unforgettable travel experiences. Visitors can spend their days exploring Iceland’s natural wonders, from geothermal spas to volcanic landscapes, before diving into a city-wide program of live music spanning intimate venues, cultural spaces, and late-night showcases.

The festival continues to serve as a vital meeting point for artists, agents, media, and industry professionals from around the world, all coming together to discuss some of the most prominent successes and problems of the current creative industries at the festival’s accompanying two-day conference.

The 27th edition of Iceland Airways will showcase some of the world’s hottest newcomers, including Dove Ellis, whose debut album Blizzard was praised by The Guardian as a 5-star, “glorious debut”; Ireland’s word-of-mouth sensations Bleech 9:3; Londoners The Itch will make their Icelandic debut having spent the past eighteen months packing out basement parties around the UK, with a combination of dancefloor fillers and disenchanted pop songwriting from their debut album It’s The Hope That Kills You; BBC 6 Music tipped six-piece Adult DVD; LA-songwriter Arima Ederra, with music from her new record A Rush To Nowhere; London musician Heartworms, whose 2025 debut album Glutton For Punishment was released via Speedy Wunderground to five star reviews from the likes of NME and DIY Magazine, alongside an appearance on the iconic BBC show Later…with Jools Holland.

Over its expansive history, the festival has provided career-defining early slots for everyone from Florence and the Machine, Young Fathers, James Blake, and Mac Demarco to recent successes like Kneecap, Fat Dog, Magdalena Bay, Saya Gray, and Mary In The Junkyard.

Alongside the festival there will be three very special additional performances by global touring acts: On Wednesday, 4th November, City Hall will host DJ, lyricist and self-proclaimed provocateur Shygirl. Beloved local singer, songwriter and producer Daði Freyr will take to the stage at the city’s waterfront opera hall, Harpa, on Thursday for a one-off performance backed by The Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Then, on Sunday 8th November, The Streets will perform their 2004 album A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full at Harpa, alongside a selection of Mike Skinner’s most beloved songs from across his catalogue.

Discounted add-on tickets for all three shows are available to purchase for Airwaves ticket holders. Tickets for Iceland Airwaves, and travel packages in partnership with Icelandair are available now. A three-day full festival pass costs ISK 17,400 ($143).

UK

Pitchfork Festival London

Pitchfork Music Festival London has announced the second wave of names for its sixth edition taking place across London, Nov. 2-8.

Joining The Avalanches & Friends, Tortoise, Jacob Alon, ear, Hania Rani, Noname, aja monet, Actress, The Radio Dept., Lido Pimienta, Los Thuthanaka, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Mandy, Indiana, Olof Dreijer and many more.

The second announcement also welcomes American songwriter Robert Lester Folsom for an intimate performance at the ICA on Thursday 5 November, alongside Star Moles and Sean Solomon.

Elsewhere, Drain Gang connected rap pioneer Thaiboy Digital headlines Village Underground on Saturday 7 November, bringing his distinctive sound and acclaimed live show to the festival for a special standalone event. Saturday also sees Scottish artist Steven Hall, recording under his pseudonym Nirosta Steel, headline ICA, performing his double LP My Skyscraper, an album charting a sonic landscape through disco, folk and synth-pop from 1984 to 2025.

Also joining the line-up is a special performance from acclaimed duo Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, who will appear alongside The Avalanches at Roundhouse on Friday, Nov. 6. The pair bring their celebrated collaborative live show to one of the festival’s biggest nights, with Arushi Jain (DJ) also joining the bill, adding her blend of modular electronics and Indian classical influences.

The festival continues to expand several previously announced events across the week. MGNA Crrrta and daine’s show on Wednesday, Nov. 4 upgrades to Village Underground, with rising artist Touching Ice added to the bill. Meanwhile, ear’s sold-out takeover of The Cause on Thursday, Nov. 5 welcomes Charlie Osborne and Ship Sket, further bolstering one of the week’s key showcases for cutting-edge electronic music.

Pitchfork London Selects also completes its week-long residency at MOTH Club, with a newly announced showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 4, featuring Rockie Rode, The Healing Power of Horses and Any Young Mechanic.

Tickets for each Pitchfork Music Festival London event are sold separately. Tickets are available from http://pitchforkmusicfestival.co.uk.

Hospitality Weekender

Hospitality Weekender returns to Butlin’s Bognor Regis on England’s South Coast, March 12-15,2027, bringing thousands of Drum & Bass heads together for an immersive weekend of music, community and resort-wide experiences.

The celebrated indoor Drum & Bass festival by Hospitality, the events arm of leading independent label Hospital Records, takes place across four music arenas, and tickets include onsite accommodation, world-class sound systems, and activities beyond the dancefloor – all in walkable distance from each other.

The 2027 Hospitality Weekender Lineup features Andy C, A.M.C, Kings of the Rollers and Dillinja, joined by Mozey, Lens, DJ Flight, Flava D and many more. The event will also spotlight emerging talent and independent rising Drum & Bass brands & communities including Bassbarn, dnbfamily, Tintown Records, Enter & Drumfunk and Subliminal Recordings.

The resort where Hospitality Weekender takes place also offers pool parties, wave pools, rapid river rides and water slides; a 50,000-square-foot indoor activity center featuring VR, laser tag, escape rooms, and more; fairground rides, go-karting, a 24-hour arcade; and a large hospitality and wellness offering

Packages start from £290 ($384) per person + booking fee, with flexible payment plans, and deposit options available.

La Discothèque Turns 10

Ten years ago, La Discothèque was founded in Manchester by Kat Warburton, with a glittering vision to reimagine the energy of New York’s disco heyday for the 21st-century dancefloor. Debuting its first show Nov. 12, 2016 at Manchester’s Albert Hall, La Discothèque now marks its 10th anniversary with two major venue takeovers this November.

The Manchester date on Nov. 7 marks a significant milestone for the brand as it makes its debut at The Warehouse Project. Taking over all five rooms of Depot Mayfield, the event will be La Discothèque’s biggest homecoming show to date, bringing its decade-long journey back to the city where it began. The celebrations will then take over three rooms at London’s Drumsheds on Friday, Nov. 13.

Speaking on the milestone, founder Kat Warburton commented, “To celebrate this momentous 10-year milestone, we’re hosting two huge anniversary shows, one week apart, with The Warehouse Project representing the North and Drumsheds in London hosting the South.

Manchester and London have both played an integral role in the La Discothèque journey, so it felt only right to celebrate our tenth birthday with two official parties in these iconic venues, falling between the anniversary of our very first event on 12th November 2016.

I feel incredibly blessed to have taken La Discothèque to its tenth year. Over the past decade, we’ve built something truly special, driven by an incredible community that has supported us every step of the way. We can’t wait to bring everyone together this November to celebrate ten years of La Discothèque in the way it deserves.”

The Manchester celebration brings together a wide-ranging lineup featuring Basement Jaxx (DJ Set), Groove Armada (DJ Set), Annie Mac, Dombresky presents Disco Dom, DJ Paulette, Gerd Janson b2b Krystal Klear, Jayda G, Hunee b2b Luke Una, CC:DISCO! and more across the Depot, Concourse, Archive, Vault and Star & Garter 54.

Meanwhile, the London event at Drumsheds will feature Purple Disco Machine, Folamour, Dan Shake and the return of the La Discothèque Orchestra. The program also includes a room curated by Jayda G, featuring Ron Trent, Jennifer Loveless and Tarzsa, as well as Heléna Star, Daisybelle and more.

Inspired by the electricity of Paradise Garage and the glamour of Studio 54, La Discothéque has grown from an intimate party into an event series “where individuality reigns supreme and every dancefloor feels like a homecoming,” according to its makers. Guests can expect a “high-energy atmosphere, an explosion of vibrant disco energy, high-glamour theatrics, and extravagant production from the moment they step inside,” all in addition to lineups uniting established pioneers and rising talent.

Having established itself across London and Ibiza, La Discothéque is planning to expand into North America, Europe and Asia, with founder Kat Warburton leading as CEO.

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