The Great Malarkey

A riotous mix of musical styles and genres, bringing perfect musical chaos to the Freshly Squeezed Tent on Saturday night, it’s The Great Malarkey!

Influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, Pixies, The Pogues, Beirut and Toots and the Maytals (the latter of whom they supported with only their third gig), the band deliver raucous and explosive, “balls to the wall”, high energy live shows. Grab a pint and some space to dance and flail your body around because The Great Malarkey never disappoints! They bring their whole heart to every song, every show, every album and anyone who wants to listen.

Old Time Sailors

Sailing in as Headliners of the Freshly Squeezed Tent on Sunday, it’s the Old Time Sailors!

We once more welcome a hearty crew of 30 singing sailors ready to welcome you aboard! Grab your shipmates, grab a pint and head over to sing along. Each member of HMS Calling gets a copy of the Sunday Sailor programme, with all the lyrics to the songs, so there’s no excuse to not join in! Land ahoy!

Reignmaker

Quickly rising up through the underground scene of their native Liverpool, passionate indie quintet Reignmaker have already established a distinctive style. They channel their youthful spirit and charismatic scouse personalities to create a sound that radiates an uplifting optimism. Combining swelling rock and roll textures with soaring vocal chorus’ and lyrics filled with a striking poignancy, their sound is one that is impossible to ignore.

Tipped by BBC Introducing, the band have quickly become one of the most hotly anticipated young bands in the North West and they are only just getting started! Catch them on the Arrow Stage, Friday afternoon!

Friday's Theme!

TIGHT, BRIGHT NEON LIGHTS

Hello Friday night RAVERS! Your Friday theme is ‘Tight, Bright Neon Lights’. Think 90s rave with 80s fashion. The bigger, the bolder, the better. Night will fall, the DJs will take charge and your UV paint will illuminate the dance floor. Glow sticks at the ready, kiddos.

Open Arms

Mutant Vinyl

lycio

Spilt Milk Society

Stone Bear

Ben Catley

Paul Smith

CITYLIGHTZ

The Good Water

Violet

Flares

Grafton Ash

Bryony Williams

Jessie Reid

The Novus

Sugarthief