LIVE AT LEEDS: IN THE PARK 2024 ANNOUNCES SECOND WAVE OF NAMES FOR ANTICIPATED MAY RETURN!
SEA GIRLS CIRCA WAVESCORINNE BAILEY RAE PRESENTS BLACK RAINBOWS ORLA GARTLAND / HOTWAX LUCIA & THE BEST BOYS / THE CLAUSE / TOM A. SMITH
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SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024TEMPLE NEWSAM PARK / LEEDS
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An essential date in the summer festival diary for indie-lovers and new music heads alike, Live At Leeds: In The Park continues to emerge as one of the best new festivals in the country – with the curated tastemakers at Live At Leeds pointing the way to the essential new names and trailblazing favourites that capture alternative music in 2024. Established as the perfect all-day festival experience for hands-in-the-air celebrations, Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 gets even bigger with a slew of new additions announced today. Adding to an already impressive lineup of unforgettable highlights, indie legends, and potential new favourites poised for discovery, the British indie rock sensations Sea Girls will take to the stage. Formed in 2015, Sea Girls have rapidly ascended to fame with dynamic live performances and a distinctive mix of fan-rousing anthems and personal lyricism. The band’s third album, ‘Midnight Butterflies,’ is set to drop in June 2024, adding excitement to their headline slot at Live At Leeds: In The Park. Known for their catchy hits, Sea Girls effortlessly blend expansive and intelligent indie pop, captivating both die-hard fans and newcomers. Attendees can expect a set filled with punchy rhythms, infectious hooks, and an undeniable energy, elevating the festival atmosphere to new heights.The perfect festival day simply can’t exist without UK rockers Circa Waves. A driving force in the indie music scene, promising an electrifying set with their dynamic blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities. With a string of critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including the dynamic ‘What’s It Like Over There?’ released in 2019 and ‘Never Going Under’ in 2023, the band’s set is poised to be a highlight of the festival. Meanwhile, aligning with the festival’s diverse lineup, Grammy-winning Corinne Bailey Rae will unveil her latest musical endeavour, ‘Black Rainbows.’ Drawing inspiration from objects and artworks curated by Theaster Gates at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, this musical project promises a distinctive twist. Make sure not to miss this extraordinary hometown performance at Live at Leeds: In The Park 2024.Speaking about Live At Leeds: In The Park, Circa Waves said:“Glad to be back in Leeds. They never let us down! The people, this festival, it’s gonna go off.”Looking ahead to her special show at Live At Leeds: In The Park presenting ‘Black Rainbows’ to Temple Newsam, Corinne Bailey Rae said:“I’m thrilled to be performing in my home town for Live at Leeds. I’m playing ‘Black Rainbows’, my new album, and the live show is a wild ride through punk, indie, soul and funk. I’m telling stories that I encountered while exploring The Stoney Island Arts Bank in Chicago. Can’t wait! See you there.”
Bringing together vital voices and the most exciting new names in alternative music, Live At Leeds: In The Park delivers those essential names and more – all in the same place on the same day weaving pop, indie, rock and more together – Hotwax, the South Coast’s new rock heroes, seamlessly blend effortless coolness with a razor-sharp edge. Hailed as ‘one of the most exciting new guitar bands around,’ are set to further ascend to the top of the music scene with an unmissable performance at Live at Leeds: In The Park. Equally blazing a trail as a talked-about favourite are Lucia & the Best Boys. Hailing from Glasgow’s post-punk hotbed in 2018, the Scottish powerhouse has evolved into a musical force that effortlessly combines elemental power with stylish electro-pop swagger. Prepare to be captivated as they breathe life into the enchanting sounds of ‘Burning Castles’ at Live at Leeds 2024, promising a performance that transcends musical boundaries and captivates the festival audience.Lucia from Lucia & The Best Boys said:“Live At Leeds is one of my earliest festival memories from when I started playing shows, it feels good to be coming back to play In The Park 5 years later, this time with an album to share too.”That core for everything Live At Leeds stems from a rich history of discovering, championing and elevating the best in new music – and this year at Live At Leeds: In The Park is no different. Spread across 5 stages, Live At Leeds once again showcases why it’s the definitive voice in new music discovery at festivals – with the likes of alt-pop irish singer songwriter Orla Gartland, the 18-year-old Tom A Smith seamlessly blending indie-rock with the soulful melodies of pop, and the four-piece alternative group The Clause, celebrated for their 60’s Swagger, 80’s Groove, and 90’s attack. This eclectic mix serves as compelling evidence that Live At Leeds: In The Park is the premier destination for exploring new music during the summer festival season—all condensed into one unmissable day.Tom A. Smith said:“I’m so excited to come back to Leeds. It was one of the first places we sold out on our last tour and Live at Leeds have looked after me since the start.”These new additions join a who’s who bill to make Live At Leeds: In The Park the perfect summer indie celebration. With festival headliners The Kooks leading the way with their soaring anthems, the likes of Declan Mckenna, The Cribs, Future Islands, White Lies, Melanie C, Mystery Jets, The Academic, The Mysterines, Vistas, The Slow Readers Club, Sprints and more make up a festival experience perfect for fans looking to discover their next favourite band.
Looking ahead to Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024, Festival Promoter Joe Hubbard said:
”We’re already counting down the weeks until we bring the third edition of Live At Leeds: In The Park to Temple Newsam! This truly is our biggest line-up to date and we’re over the moon to reveal indie titans Sea Girls, hometown hero Corinne Bailey Rae and “T-Shirt Weather” charmers Circa Waves to our already-stacked summer billing. Live At Leeds has always been the place to find your new favourite acts, and with rising stars like HotWax, Lucia & The Best Boys, Tom A. Smith and The Clause joining the line-up, we’re hoping our audience are blown away by this year’s talent. You’ve got 17 weeks to round-up your friends, sort out your festival fits and pack the essentials so you’re ready for another incredible summer day-out in May”After an incredibly triumphant inaugural year, Live At Leeds: In The Park’s return on Saturday 25th May kickstarts festival season the right way. Set against the welcome backdrop of Temple Newsam, it’s a must-visit destination for those looking for their fix of unforgettable festival memories, soundtracked to the most sought-after acts the alternative and indie world has to offer. In 2023 Live At Leeds: In The Park saw Two Door Cinema Club, DMA’s, The Hives, The Lathums and Tom Walker amongst many more perform across 5 stages for the ultimate indie all dayer brimming with live music from all four corners of the globe. Live At Leeds: In The Park sits as the perfect accompaniment to the Live At Leeds experience that’s become such a vital date in the diary for live music fans, tastemakers and more. Its revered city-centre showcase has over the years been the first place to see the early steps of global superstars such as Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, The 1975, Lizzo, Royal Blood, Sam Fender, Sam Smith and many more – always one step ahead of the curve and pointing to the next big thing. The home of new music, Live At Leeds serves as more than just one day – but a trusted voice on the latest and greatest acts set to soundtrack the months and years ahead, whilst celebrating its unbelievable alumni who have graced its stages over the years.
ANNOUNCED TODAYSEA GIRLS CIRCA WAVESCORINNE BAILEY RAE PRESENTS BLACK RAINBOWS ORLA GARTLAND / HOTWAX LUCIA & THE BEST BOYS / THE CLAUSE / TOM A. SMITHANNOUNCED PREVIOUSLYTHE KOOKSDECLAN MCKENNATHE CRIBS FUTURE ISLANDS / WHITE LIES MELANIE C / MYSTERY JETS THE ACADEMIC / THE MYSTERINES / VISTASTHE SLOW READERS CLUB / SPRINTS / NIEVE ELLAAND MANY MOREEditor’s NotesLive At Leeds: In The Park takes place on Saturday 25th May 2024at Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AETicketsTickets for Live At Leeds: In The Park are available now via: https://www.liveatleeds.com/Priced at:General Admission Tier 2 Tickets: £65VIP Tickets: £90(+ Booking Fees)
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