Dear Download

About Dear Download

This is our love letter back to Download Festival, we discuss all things Download related + anything else that’s happening in the world of rock/alternative music.

Publisher

Dear Download

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Jun 2021

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

138 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   2026 Festivals review

   This episode we give an overview of all the festivals we've been to this year, including Slam Dunk Festival, Download Festival, Eddfest, Bloodstock Festival and ArcTanGent festival. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Bloodstock and ArcTanGent 2026 review

   This episode Simon talks to us all about his time at this years Bloodstock Festival and ArcTanGent festival. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Bloodstock Festival 2026 Preview

   Join us for our Bloodstock Open Air 2026 festival preview as we take a look at everything you need to know before one of the UK's biggest heavy metal festivals. We discuss the 2026 lineup, including Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail, and Saxon, highlight the must-see bands across the weekend, explore the festival's 25th anniversary celebrations, and share our predictions, recommendations, and tips for fans heading to Catton Park. If you're planning to attend Bloodstock 2026 or just want to keep up with the latest rock and metal festival news, this is the episode for you. All of our links are here. Dear Download Linktree Mercury Knight YouTube channels Simon Bond Critical Pit Simon Says cinema Simons Vinted

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

537,555

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.8 / 5

112 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

100

YouTube

86

Engagement

82

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