Saturday 9th June
The Relights - Big Sounds Stage 12:20pm
A band born of frustration, The Relights began blasting away the monotony of day-to-day routines, stale hometowns and lifeless music back in early 2015. Since those early days, the band has performed across the country, winning over music lovers with their honest brand of no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll. The Dunstable based four piece have been favourably compared to the likes of Cast, The Charlatans and Oasis and we can’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend.
The Scruff - Main Stage 5:05pm
The sartorially elegant (their words not mine) Bedford four piece have been making a name for themselves over the last 12 months. Towards the back end of last year their single Her, a towering emotional epic about love and loss, gained national airplay on Radio X, 6 Music and Radio 1 whilst this year a run of live dates for This Feeling to promote latest single White Flag has thrown them into the consciousness of music fans up and down the country. The sheer energy and raucousness of a Scruff live set is not to be missed.
Courts - Main Stage 7pm
Basildon four piece Courts have previously been described by MTV as having “Every quality needed to become the next big phenomenon in music” and have been endorsed by the likes of Nile Rodgers and Sir Elton John. The band combines a variety of influences such as disco, grime and funk to create a sound that is both original and exciting. Their latest single Tonight is one of the most uplifting tunes we’ve heard in years and we can’t recommend these lads enough.
Waste - Main Stage 7:55pm
Waste are a four piece rock band from Stevenage who have previously been described as “rocking in a kind of Arctic Monkeys vein and with some crazy riffs”. The band’s live shows are a loud, dynamic and tight knit experience and this reputation has previously earned them support slots with the likes of Frankie & The Heartstrings and Childhood. Not to be missed.
The Rifles - Main Stage 9:55pm
Having burst on to the scene more than a decade ago, The Rifles have outlasted most of the contemporaries from the time. Now five studio albums into their career, the band have not let lack of radio play and media coverage hold them back and have instead forged a reputation as a great live band with an immensely loyal fan base. The Londoners are currently promoting a singles compilation album, so expect to hear mod tinged indie anthems from throughout their back catalogue such as Local Boy, Heebie Jeebies and the crowd favourite Romeo & Julie.
Sunday 10th June
Sarpa Salpa - Big Sounds Stage 12:30pm
Northampton’s Sarpa Salpa have been making a name for themselves of late with a string of well received local gigs. 2017 saw the youthful four piece release a single She Never Lies that was nothing short of indie pop perfection. With a new release imminent, catch these boys before they’re playing bigger festivals. Perfect tunes for a sun soaked Sunday afternoon.
J.W. Paris - The School of Rock Stage 3:30pm
J.W. Paris are a London based three piece who have supported the likes of The Vultures, The Amazons and Yonaka. Their ballsy new sound builds on their influences ranging from B.R.M.C, The Rolling Stones, Blur and Suede, which in turn gives them a raw anglo-american, alt-rock swagger with the vocal delivery, phrasing and harmonies that wouldn’t sound out of place in the Britpop hey day. The band have had plenty of great live feedback from fanzines and bloggers, and as a result of this are being tipped as ones to watch in 2018.
Dodgy - Main Stage 5:20pm
Dodgy made their name in the Britpop era of the mid 90s with a string of successful upbeat singles including Good Enough and Staying Out For The Summer. They close the festival on Sunday evening so expect a selection of hits and treats from their six studio albums.
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