One balmy 30° Wednesday in July, several thousand determined and excited fans descended on Upcote farm in Cheltenham to get the Beeros in and trade sweat in the mosh pits of 2000 trees. The midweek kick-off didn't deter the enthusiasm with a duo of stages supplying the soundtrack to tent pitching and friend reunions, The Word stage playing host to half the acts and The Forest providing much needed shelter for the other half. The nineteenth annual edition of the Cotswold alt-rock party returned for 2026 with almost identical weather as the previous year, which could only be described as, bloody hot.

Arcane Roots have officially released a special new EP titled A Wave, Across The Sea, featuring three entirely distinct, alternative endings to their recent comeback single. This exclusive release is available solely via Bandcamp and will not be coming to any streaming platforms. The EP includes the alternate finales [Hands Of God], [Heal Them], and [There He Is], offering listeners three completely reworked, rewritten, reproduced, and remixed conclusions to the brilliant title track originally unveiled in January 2026.

Progressive rock titans Arcane Roots have officially broken cover to announce their biggest headline show to date, set to take place at the spectacular Here at Outernet venue in central London on November 11th, 2026. Elevating this monumental evening even further, the band has curated a stellar supporting lineup featuring two of the UK's most exciting rising acts: Manchester's alternative powerhouse False Advertising and Leeds' innovative newcomers Love Rarely.

After a eight-year silence, Arcane Roots has officially reformed. The band celebrates their return with 'A Wave, Across The Sea,' their first piece of new music since 2018. A six-minute masterpiece of shifting dynamics, the track serves as a bold reminder of the technical breadth and emotional power that defined the band's legacy.