Our Bloodstock 2026 Game Plan - R1 Chats: Episode 118

Bloodstock Festival 2026 Preview | Our Must-See Bands, Festival Tips & Camping Plans We set sail for *Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2026* tomorrow, so join us as we count down to one of the UK's biggest heavy metal festivals. This week we're chatting about: Our *must-see bands* from this year's line-up, including *Lamb of God, Sepultura, Bleed From Within, Testament, Orbit Culture, Mushroomhead, Castle Rat, Saxon* and more. Our festival game plan and campsite strategy. What we're packing (and what we're probably forgetting). Bloodstock vs Download Festival: which comes out on top? Festival food, beer and camping essentials. Our favourite memories from previous Bloodstock weekends, from bin jousting and campsite chaos to discovering new bands. Why Bloodstock has become one of our favourite festivals year after year. If you're heading to Bloodstock this year, let us know who you're most excited to see and come and say hello if you spot us around the festival. --- 🎙️ *About the R1 Chats* Each week we sit down with independent musicians, producers, promoters, venue owners and other people working across the music industry to hear their stories. Our relaxed, community-driven conversations are packed with honest advice, behind-the-scenes insights and real experiences from people building careers in music. Whether you're an artist, a fan or someone trying to break into the industry, there's something here for you. Subscribe for: • Music industry podcasts • Independent artist interviews • Festival vlogs • Behind-the-scenes content • Live music discussions • Music marketing and promotion advice If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new upload. *Question of the week:* Which band are you most excited to see at Bloodstock Open Air 2026, and what's your one festival essential you never leave home without? #Bloodstock2026 #BloodstockFestival #HeavyMetal #MetalPodcast #FestivalPodcast #FestivalCamping #LambOfGod #BleedFromWithin #UKFestivals #MetalCommunity 🔗Connect With Us 🌳 https://linktr.ee/RegionalOneBand 📷 Instagram:   / regionaloneband   ⏰ Tiktok:   / regionaloneband   🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Wv2g... 🌐 Official Website: https://www.regionaloneband.co.uk/ 💡 For bookings, collaborations, or press inquiries, contact: regionaloneband@gmail.com #podcast #musicpodcast #livestream #festival