Headliners for this year’s Solfest music festival have been revealed.
The Libertines, Ocean Colour Scene and The Futureheads are heading to Cumbria over the August bank holiday for the family-friendly festival at North Lakes Country Park, Silloth.
Organisers are expecting a crowd of around 10,000.
Now in its 19th year, it includes 10 music stages, workshops, activities, cinema and storytelling.
Director Sam Johnston said: “It may have been two years since we received the Arts Council Culture Recovery Fund grant of £175,000 but we are still reaping the rewards of that government investment as seen today in this stellar line up!
“Times are tough for everyone right now, including many of our fellow festivals, but we hope this line up shares a little bit of happiness with you and shows what a little hard work, determination and a lot of sleepless nights can do!
“Solfest sells tickets in every county in the UK – a truly national festival with a local family feel that is hard to replicate, we look forward to welcoming everyone back this summer!”
Who is performing?
The Libertines, lead the pack with their chaotic and rambunctious ensemble, led with the bromance of Pete Doherty, and Carl Barat, known for hits such as Can’t Stand Me Now, Don’t Look Back into the Sun and What Became of the Likely Lads. They will be heading to Solfest on Sunday.
Brit Pop legends Ocean Colour Scene will be bringing Iconic hits from album Moseley Shore, including The Day She Caught the Train and The Riverboat Song.
Saturday night’s DJ headliner Wilkinson has some big shoes to fill after 2022 saw Pendulum take to the stage, but the platinum selling DJ will be bringing his A game with MC Ad-Apt and a whole roster of hits such as After Glow and Used to This.
The Bluetones acoustic – Mark Miller and Adam Devlin will be headlining the New Folk tent, bringing all the Bluetones hits to Solfest.
Peter Hook and the Light – Founding member of Joy Division and New Order brings his iconic bass riffs to Solfest. Hearing Love Will Tear Us Apart and Blue Monday across the fields will never get old!
North East post punk legends The Futureheads will be headlining the second stage on the Sunday.
The Undertones will bring hits Teenage Kicks and My Favourite Cousin back to the Solfest fields having headlined in 2005 and 2013 and return to headline the Solway Bar Tent.
There are dozens more acts across the weekend – visit www.solfest.co.uk for more information
When does it take place?
August 24 to August 29
Where does it take place?
North Lakes Country Park, Silloth.
