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Hop Farm, Kent, Saturday 5th July, 2008: Although the weather was forecast to be bad, the thousands of Mighty Boosh fans that descended on Hop Farm, Kent, for the inaugural Mighty Boosh Festival were not left disappointed as glorious sunshine broke out on Saturday afternoon in time for the....
Festival Camping Survival Tips and Checklist: Camping at a festival is a fantastic experience that’s not to be missed, but there’s so much to remember to pack that without a camping checklist, you’re bound to leave something important behind.
Always wandered who your celebrity evil twin is? Take our insightful quiz to find out which superstar would want you at their party.
From indie to hip hop and Lilly Allen to Leona Lewis, we’ve gathered the best music blogs on the net. Check out their blurbs and make sure you visit Urbanplanet’s Top Music Blogs.
If you’re fed up of your iTunes collection and are all set up for some serious updating, read on as we give you the latest artists well worth a listen to, from acoustic pop to indie rock.
From Kung Fu Fighting to Fame, the House of Pain to MC Hammer, we all love one hit wonders; those ridiculously catchy tunes, but, as Chloe Addo discovers, annoying as they are, some are simply great songs. We’ve tried are hardest to pick the best one hit wonders....
Essential gig dates, single releases, ones to watch and much more.
Band behaviour: Always wanted to be a rock star? Can’t help you there. We do have some handy tips on how to fake it till you make it, though.
The death of the young and talented actor Heath Ledger, most famous for his role in Brokeback Mountain, has stunned the world. We take a look at the movies which made Heath Ledger famous.
Once known as the one and only Pop Princess, Britney Spears has fallen far from grace over the last year. She makes the headlines week after week so we’ve decided to take a look at the ones that shocked us the most.
For your essential guide to what’s on this February read on to find out the best gigs, music releases, club nights and films of February 2008.
With the New Year fully upon us, we’ve decided to name a few acts we think are going to make it big in 2008. Read on for our predictions.
They’re loud, they’re chart-topping superstars, and they’re so annoying that if you were trapped in a lift with them you’d chew off your own arm and use it to prise the doors open.
Matt Costa releases second album “Unfamiliar Faces”
We asked a host of artists and DJs who they would want to be trapped in a lift with and why. Read on for some fantastic and fun quotes.
With an outstanding career and a huge presence in alternative dance music, we take a look of the videos that taught us more about the duo Basement Jaxx.
Bands come and go but others remain legends. We’ve pick the top 5 bands we wish we were in and the unlucky 1 we’re glad to be out of.
We take a look at the long running debate between US and the UK to decipher who is ahead of the game in RnB, Hip Hop and Indie.
From the early years of rock and roll to the dawn of disco, when DJs were gods, every musical era has had its places that set the hipster pace.
Goth, Rocker, Raver, Blinger or, er, Minger? Find out which music stereotype you are.
In a band? make music? Then you simply cannot afford to miss this fantastic opportunity to promote your music in our soon-to-launch Urban Planet Unsigned section.
Make like a boy scout with our super sorted, thought-of-everything festival checklist, so you’ll never end up locked out of your car without any loo roll.
Follow our tell tale signs to spot if someone you know – your mum, your dad, your boss – is an ex-raver.
Keen to pose for the paps, get all the girls and earn some dosh but don’t have any talent? Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered.
Bored at work with time to kill? Don't worry, we can help. Plan your weekend, announce your party plans, chew the fat about life in general and hook up with like minded people with the all new Urban Planet Message Forums .
Ridiculously clad and astoundingly predictable, Goths are unrivalled in their ability to be breathtakingly annoying, writes Miss C Lanious.
Texas Beat offers his opinion on the Black Eyed Peas. If you are a fan, look away now!
Separated at birth: You've taken the test, now find out which celebrity is your evil twin!