The Independent is thrilled to announce its inaugural content partnership with Latitude for 2025, bringing exclusive discussions to festival fans in the lead up to the event and live on stage in Suffolk.

Throughout June and into July, weekly interviews will be broadcast as Instagram Live events, with The Independent’s journalists in conversation with some of the brilliant musicians, thinkers and comedians on the Latitude bill. Each talk will focus on one of the main pillars which Latitude is celebrated for, interwoven with insight from The Independent’s expert journalists from relevant fields. Starting fittingly on the 9 June with music, topics will range across Comedy (16 June), Debate (23 June), Wellness (30 June), and Literature and Theatre on the 7 July.

The evening Instagram Lives, available to watch on both The Independent and Latitude’s channels, will allow festival fans who are eagerly awaiting the weekend to get to know more about what they can expect, whilst learning about some of the performers which make Latitude such a special event. All guests will be announced in the coming weeks. The activity will culminate at Latitude itself, which takes place 24-27 July, with a writer from The Independent in conversation with a much-loved, and soon-to-be-announced act on the Listening Post stage.

This year’s musical performers include Sting, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, Sigrid, Basement Jaxx, Clean Bandit, Maribou State and Elbow, alongside a phenomenal comedy line-up featuring Reggie Watts, Greg Davies and Bridget Christie.

Latitude 2025 will also feature thrilling science debates at the newly announced The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture, with renowned speakers including Dr. Helen Czerski, Dame Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Professor Chris Jackson, Dr. Erica McAlister, Dr. Camilla Pang, Dr. Clara Nellist and Dr. Suze Kundu.

Chloe Hubbard, UK Editor for The Independent, says: “Latitude really is a special festival – it’s a truly unique event and a personal favourite of mine. We’re delighted to be a part of it this year, kicking off the Latitude magic with brilliant preview conversations in the run up to the festival and joining the action at the beautiful Henham Park.” 

Melvin Benn, Founder and Managing Director of Latitude Festival, comments: “We are thrilled to partner with The Independent on this exciting content collaboration. Latitude has always been a space for discovery, dialogue, and diverse voices. With The Independent’s shared dedication to championing creativity that provokes thought, inspires, and fosters connection, this partnership will extend that vision beyond the festival grounds. Together, we will bring compelling conversations across music, arts, and ideas to an even wider audience  both ahead of this year’s festival and on-site.”

Day tickets start from £110 + booking fee for adults/£18 + booking fee for children, and Weekend tickets start from £308 + booking fee for adults/£190 + booking fee for teens/£28 + booking fee for children.

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