WHAT’S ON?

BY CLAUDIA SAUNDERS

Kings Of Leon

The multi-Grammy and BRIT Award winning group will be performing their first UK festival show since they headlined Reading and Leeds Festival in 2018. The American rock band are ready to blow the crowd away with their alternative arena rock sound.

Freya Ridings

She emerged to be the surprise success story with her breakthrough double-platinum-selling hit “Lost Without You.” Prepare your tissues!

George Ezra

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician returns to Boardmasters. Singer/ songwriter Ezra possesses a deep, resonant, and emotionally weathered voice that belies his considerable youth. Ezra was only 19 when he issued his debut single ‘Budapest’.

Disclosure

English electronic music brother duo are making their debut at Watergate Bay , taking the coveted Saturday headline slot. Born to musical parents, with their dad in a rock band, and their mum a session musician, it was only right for these boys to come together and the rock the bodies of all those who love a good boogie. With these lads on stage, we can’t expect anything less than a ground-breaking performance. Joy Crookes Joy has fast become one of the UK’s most exciting new artists, with her unique approach to storytelling in her songs, partnered with her infectious charisma which has seen her become a treasured and trusted new voice both musically and across her social media. Joy uses her creativity as a tool to understand her own identity, her place in the world, and her relationship

within it.

Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley

The youngest son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, Damian gained his very own place in music history when he became the first ever Reggae arist to win a GRAMMY outside of the ”Reggae” category, taking home the award for “Best Urban/ Alternative” performance for his title single “Welcome To Jamrock” .Back for a second time with his dancehall and reggae style, Marley is here for a good time not a long time. Get ready to vibe.

London based DJ and producer Joel first burst onto the scene with his record-breaking single ”Sorry”, a twist on Monsta Boy’s classic UKG anthem “I’m Sorry”, that quickly established itself as one of the biggest tracks of the summer of 2019. He started Djing at the age of 13, and has over 10 years of club experience under his belt. But before hitting the radio stations, Joel hit your TV screens and starred in MTV’s reality show ‘Geordie Shore’. Since then, the man has made official remixes for the likes of Wiley, Aitch, and Benny Benassi. Don’t miss it!

Patrick Topping

As one of the breakout artists of his generation, Topping has contributed to a constant flow of positivity to the culture he loves so dearly, becoming one of the scene’s most popular DJs in the process. Driven by the fundamental elements of passion for the music, a deep-rooted desire to cultivate community and a genuinely warm friendly disposition, he has attained international status as a headliner.

Declan Mckenna

An unstoppable ‘Gen Z’ icon; the wonder boy of British music. Electric, Entertaining, and thought-provoking Mckenna is to Bowie what Sam Fender is to Bruce Springsteen. He is a rare talent. A must watch.

Sam Ryder

Releasing music during the COVID-19 lockdown, Sam caught the eyes of many famous fans from the likes of Justin Bieber to Alicia Keys. His journey has been a whirlwind.

Bastille

Over the course of nearly a decade together, their unique sound- that cinematic, melancholic pop that masks even the bleakest realities reflected in their lyrics- has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory. In 2011, South Londoner, Dan Smith, started the band alone in his bedroom, releasing 300 copies of their debut single. Relentless gigging, genuine word of mouth, and some smartly curated mixtapes meant that within a few years, Chris Wood on the drums, Will Farquarson on the guitar, and Kyle Simmons on keyboard added to the line-up. On they went to become a global phenomenon.

Idles

“We want people who’ve gone through trauma, heartbreak and loss to feel like they’re not alone. This album shows the ugly side of where those things come from, but also how it is possible to reclaim joy from those experiences.” The British rock band formed in Bristol in 2009 and continue to emphasise to their audience that they are NOT a punk band, despite every website stating that they are.