Festival watch 2011
The Observer's weekly pick of this summer's al fresco fun.
Clearly, we can barely scratch the surface - so add your own (short) reviews as comments and we'll publish a round-up in New Review come the end of the season
Bestival – review
Akin Ojumu celebrates triumphant performances from Björk and PJ Harvey at Bestival
Reading Festival – review
The old guard, headed by Madness and Pulp, ensured that Reading won't be remembered for the rain alone, writes Georgina Terry
Wilderness festival – review
Even the fabulous food failed to compete with the heavenly Anthony Hegley at the inaugural Wilderness, writes Mina Holland
The Big Chill – review
Rapper Kanye West's full-on performance at the Big Chill left us with plenty to talk about, writes Akin Ojumu
Womad – review
Womad's winning mix of gong therapy and Balkan dancehall trash pop gets the thumbs up from Imogen Tilden
Big Chill festival 2011 – in pictures
Chipmunk, Empire of the Sun and Chemical Brothers among the acts on stage at this year's Big Chill festival
Tyneside celebrates the world's best bridge collection
Life's going to be a beach in Gateshead and Newcastle, and it's all for free
I'll Be Your Mirror – review
PJ Harvey dazzles at ATP's Portishead-curated festival, writes Ally Carnwath
Latitude festival – review
The Cribs, Suede and a bewitching Anna Calvi are the highlights of a slightly washed-out weekend at Suffolk's Latitude festival, writes Morwenna Ferrier
Lounge on the Farm – review
The Streets and Spector take the accolades at Lounge on the Farm, an event that's outgrown its small-scale past, writes Amy Powell Yeates
Festival watch – Glastonbury 2011
Beyoncé easily eclipses fellow headliners U2 and Coldplay, writes Tim Jonze
