* All listings correct at time of publication
Alder
19:00-20:00
Cathy Kio
Fusing a creative blend of indie, rock and pop, Cathy perfects the art of a rhythmic but dreamy sound. Her lyrics tease the boundary of spoken word, with almost every line holding hidden weight and meaning.
20:00-21:00
Airport Dad
Airport dad are a four-piece alternative band from Nottingham. Formed in 2022, they have already achieved playing BBC Introducing East Midlands Live and have played various venues across the city. Taking influences from Wolf Alice, The Mysterines, Suede and many more.
21:00-22:00
Guts
22:00-23:00
Get Down Services
Undefined by genre, uninspired by life and unimpressed with landlords.
Bungalows and Bears
19:30-20:15
Django Jones and the Mystery Men
Sheffield-based bringers of the ruckus. A post-punk band with an energetic sound.
20:45-21:30
Emma Saville
Evocative singer-songwriter spanning R&B, soul, hip-hop and pop.
22:00-22:45
Dreamflower Collective
Six-piece soul, hip-hop and jazz ensemble from Sheffield.
Brew Dog
20:15-20:45
Camisado!
Blues Punk band from the Steel City.
21:00-21:30
Django Jones & The Mystery Men
Post-Punk band with a screeching and energetic sound, from Sheffield.
21:45-22:30
Sweethearts
A nostalgic reinvention of the 90s sound outta Hull, sweethearts have drawn comparisons to bands such as Pavement, Weezer, Cocteau Twins and Pixies.
Corporation
19:30 – 20:00
Void Maw
Three-piece sludge from Yorkshire.
20:15 – 20:45
Casing
Metal, punk, noise, doom, dludge mix.
21:00 – 21:30
Dead in Latvia
Rock, metal, anti-dub.
21:45 – 22:30
Diploid
Australian heavy music. Crushing, urgent, depressing and fierce.
Church – Temple of Fun
Evening
True Fiction
One of Church’s trusted resident DJs, True Fiction, will be playing dancefloor classics across all genres to kick off the weekend.
Delicious Clam
23:00 – 04:00
DJs
23:00
Big Break
Heavy rock/metal.
22:00
Sister Wives
Inspired by Welsh mythology, which threads itself throughout the record’s cavernous mix of psychedelia, folk, post-punk.
21:00
Hang Linton
Splicing avant-funk, dance punk & breakbeats, based in Leeds.
20:00
Sofftness
Post-punk band from Nottingham.
Dryad Works
Main Room: Critical Sound
23:45-01:00
JUNGLIST ALLIANCE
Forged in Sheffield in the late 90s. Jungle.
01:00-02:00
PARTICLE ft Blackeye MC
Drum and Bass DJ and producer signed by Critical Music.
02:00-03:00
HALOGENIX ft Blackeye MC
Critical Music Drum and Bass DJ and producer hosted by the legendary Blackeye MC.
03:00-04:00
SPECTRAL
Female Drum and Bass DJ pushing the Critical Music sound hard in her sets!
04:00-05:00
LUNAR
Local Drum and Bass DJ from Sheffield.
05:00-06:00
REBURF
Drum and Bass DJ from the Steel City.
Backroom: Multigenre Takeover
23:45-01:00
BODGEIT AND SCARPER
Duo Bodgeit and Scarper play high energy beats together!
01:00-04:00
PAPA NUGS B2B FRAZER RAY
Multigenre, mix and blend masters from London on a wavey back to back set!
04:00-05:00
PHAZED TAKEOVER
Local event brand and sound system.
Rave Cave: Resident’s Party
11:45-01:00
MELLY D
Sheffield based multigenre DJ and event organiser from Sheffield.
01:00-02:00
JK
Expect nothing less than high energy and maximum vibes inside!
03:00-04:00
DON VELLA
Mix and Blend master of all genres.
04:00-05:00
BREAKHOVEN
Dryad Works resident and GP crew member.
Fez Sheffield
23:00-04:30
Dylan Smith
Hailing from Lincoln, rising star DJ Dylan Smith plays all night long fusing House, Bassline, Garage, Grange and R&B.
Frog & Parrot
19:00-20:00
The Dirt
20:00-21:00
Supera Morza
21:00-22:00
Marseille
22:00-23:00
The Mercians
23:00-00:00
Saytr Play
Hagglers
18:30 – 19:00
Django Jones and the Mystery Men
Post-punk band from Sheffield known for a screeching and energetic sound.
19:15 – 19:45
Warren Ireland
Combines commanding vocals, electrifying guitar playing and beatboxing.
20:00 – 20:30
Abs
Neo soul music.
20:45 – 21:15
Water People
Genre-bending, shape-shifting art pop from Sheffield’s finest thalassophiles.
Hatch
6:00pm Phoneutrian
Electronic-based tracks, albums and mixes – beats, soundscapes, meditations & freakouts.
6:40pm Slug milk
Mysterious folk music.
7:20pm Ornate Coalmine
Melodic art rock shouters.
8:10pm James Ewan Tait
Weirdo crooner, noise-enthusiast from Sheffield.
9:00pm Creaking Twitch
Coventry Based Punchy and Political 3 Piece.
9:50pm Knorke
Fab-four punch out swinging melodic tunes.
10:40pm Yo dynamo
Tribal rhythyms and frenetic energy from this powerhouse duo.
11:30pm Bean Weevil
Grungey-pop four-piece.
12:20am Bløbb Røss Ensemble
Modular synth set from Si Atkinson. Swirling, glistening melodic joy.
Maida Vale
19:00-21:00
Nova // Jess Breame and The Gypsy Souls // Vardy
Three outstanding original acts: South Yorkshire rock, modern country sounds and insightful ska-punk ditties.
Molly Malone’s
22:00 – 02:00
Jake and the Box
A dynamic cover band with a versatile repertoire, they transition from classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, ensuring a non-stop singalong experience. Get ready to dance, sing, and lose yourself in their upbeat tunes that guarantee an unforgettable night.
Pax in the Park: Heeley People’s Park
16:00-16:30
Django Jones and the Mystery Men
Django Jones and the Mystery Men are a post-punk band drawing inspiration from The White Stripes and Idles.
17:00-18:00
Speed for Lovers
Once described as a ‘dark pulsing new wave with elements of disco punk’, Speed for Lovers are here to make you dance. The band consists of Moony on bass and vocals, Liam on drums Kitty on vocals and a synthesiser known as Korg Kaossilator.
18:30-19:30
Stevie Watts Organ Trio feat. Alice Armstrong
The Stevie Watts Organ Trio is a group of highly regarded sidemen who’ve worked with many big-name artists. They come together with Alice Armstrong, known for her powerful vocals, to perform their own blend of Hammond soul, funk, blues, and jazz.
19:30-20:00
Sheffield Arts Lab
Sheffield Arts Lab (SHLAB) is an involuntary disorganisation, an organic amorphous movement that seeks to provoke wonder, disbelief and delirium harnessing art, humour and magic.
20:00-21:30
HENGE
HENGE have been delighting audiences with ‘Cosmic Dross’ since their spaceship Mushroom One landed on Earth seven years ago. Expect music between rave and prog rock.
Network
Away Day Stage
22:10
Matilda Shakes
21:00
Shader
20:00
Bored Marsh
19:00
x2 Fast
20:00
Bored Marsh
19:00
x2 Fast
18:00
Marseille
17:00
Crooked Ties
Northern Exposure Stage
21:30
Laurie Wright
20:00
Alex Ohm
19:00
Casino
18:00
Shadows of Silhouette
17:30
The Rooster Band
Plot 22: ZONE 88 PRESENT
00:00-01:30
SEYK b2b Creola
Zone 88 residents SEYK & Creola are on warm up duties, rolling through the first 90 minutes with a staple of breakbeats, electro and acid.
01:30-03:00
Nikki Nair
Atlanta based Nikki Nair steps into the Zone for a super special set of choppy breakbeats, bass driven electronic sounds and high energy throughout.
03:00-04:00
Shawn Cartier
Bringing the extra saucy, hard and fast booty shakers that will blow your head off is London based Shawn Cartier.
04:00-05:00
Zubz
Zubz is one of Sheffield’s most proficient multi-genred selectas and will be closing the night, bringing the high energy for the ravers.
Record Junkee
Creative End Trail Stage
16:10
Fuzz Lightyear
17:00
Dan Ottewell
17:50
Hollows
18:40
Scum
19:30
Monakis
20:20
The Early Mornings
21:10
The Lotts
22:00
Pyncher
Sidney and Matilda
17:00
My Lofi Heart
18:00
Lonesome Dead
19:00
Cait Gregory
20:00
Sweet Beast
21:00
Minds Idle
22:00
Blackwaters
23:00 – 04:00
Factor 50 (After Hours with Fetamorphosis, Colettee, 97/98)
Shakespeare’s
jackie moonbather presents
An all-day lineup of talent – singers, MCs and DJs curated by local musician/producer Jackie Moonbather.
The Washington
17:00-17:30
Yutaniii
Leeds five-piece influenced by sci-fi and horror. An overwhelming sense of existential dread.
18:00-18:30
Skitzwizards
Vitriolic hardcore punk from Nottingham.
19:00-19:30
Fuzz Lightyear
Leeds based noise grunge for a post-punk age.
20:00-20:30
Ming City Rockers
Steve Albini produced punks bringing “the spirit of MC5”.
21:00-21:30
Mouthparts
Unhinged garage punks from outta space.
22:00-23:00
Avalanche Party
Feral garage-punk from the wild North Yorkshire Moors.
West Street Live
19:20 – 19:50
Katrina Tia Charles
Soft, ballad, acoustic style.
20:10 – 20:40
Beluga
Funk and jazz-infused fuzz rock from Sheffield.
21:00 – 21:30
Last Sons
Rappers Duke01 and turntablist.
21:50 – 22:30
The Macaws
A crazy mix of Latin, African and Jazz music infused with insane energy of 6 mischievous musicians.
22:50 – 23:50
Rockit Dog (covers)
A Rock n roll band from Coalville.
Yellow Arch
20:15 – 20:45
Hopeful Dream Cult
Sheffield newbies playing out tracks from their debut album
21:10 – 21:40
Galloping Dick
Suave, atmospheric blues with a prevailing sense of glamour and danger
22:00 – 22:40
Snakerattlers
A deathrock/rank rockabilly band from York – ruthless, incendiary and extremely kinetic. A brutal and intense sonic assault; a highly volatile and interactive live show combines with blasting, primal drums and cranked-up, white knuckle guitar abuse
23:00 – 23:45
Femur
Sheffield’s favourite psych-rock outfit make a return to YA. They play a kind of doomy psychedelic garage, but it’s doomy. It whirls and swirls. It’s a sound that you want to dive into and go deeper and deeper into it.
00:00 – 03:00
Buzzbomb DJs
DJs spinning wax til 3am.
