Now into its third edition, Get Together has earned a reputation as one of the best festivals for original and independent music, art, food and drink, and this year promises to be bolder and braver than ever before.
The festival recently announced it will be moving to Kelham Island, taking over the warehouses, breweries and unconventional spaces by teaming up with the best local independent businesses in the area
This year’s line-up has been announced, with headliners Friendly Fires heading to the main stage in Peddler warehouse to celebrate 15-years of their debut album.
In 2008, Friendly fires released their debut self-titled album, which saw them explode overnight. The success of the album led to them selling out multiple nights at legendary music venues and taking their hugely energetic live show to some of the biggest festival stages across the world.
Now, 15 years on, the band are returning to celebrate this critically acclaimed body of work. Previously announced anniversary shows are long since sold out but Get Together will offer fans a chance to hear anthems like ‘Jump in The Pool’, ‘Paris’ and ‘Skeleton Boy’, alongside hits from the band’s back catalogue.
They will be joined by over 40 other artists, including Dublin’s CMAT. The global pop star (that still lives with her grandparents) has gained an adoring and loyal fanbase since the release of her first album ‘If My Wife New I’d Be Dead’. CMAT is set to follow on from the likes of Self Esteem and Confidence Man and bring her giant pop songs, sang through country tinted sunglasses, to the Get Together main stage.
Also joining the line-up is 6 Music favourite, Hamish Hawk. Having sold out tours across the UK and critical acclaim for his 2021 debut album ‘Heavy Elevator’, the Leith singer is back with ‘Angel Numbers’, set to be released on 3rd Feb.
Festival organiser Kieran Crosby said: “The support and love from our audiences over past two festivals has been amazing, and we wanted to make sure the 2023 Get Together is the best yet.
“I’m so excited by the new artists that are playing and urge everyone to check out our playlist to discover something that will blow their mind. Partnering with some of Sheffield’s best independent venues, traders and breweries has meant that there’s an unbelievable number of creative plans in the process. People won’t be disappointed!”
The festival has gained a reputation for being a home for brand new music, and this year’s line-up sees the likes of Panic Shack, Antony Szmierek, THE GOA EXPRESS and Prima Queen take to one of the 10 stages of music that the multi-venue offers. The music offers something for everyone, from the best new bands, pop artists, electronic outfits, singer/songwriters and more.
There are familiar names within the line-up too. After reaching unfathomable levels of success with nu-rave originators Klaxons, James Righton morphed into a one-man pop sensation Shock Machine, before releasing two solo records under his own name on Soulwax’s label DEEWEE. The latest, ‘Jim, I’m Still Here’ features singles like ‘Release Party’ and guest vocals from ABBA’s Benny Andersson.
The new festival site now allows Get Together to go late into the night. Peckham DJ duo Raw Silk return to the festival after a joining last year’s headliners Confidence Man on their much talked about European Tour. Grace and Steph made a name for themselves after playing records they loved from the Melbourne dance scene where they met. They’ll be joined by Queer House Party, a collective that have been at the centre of grassroots, radical queer art since their kitchen live streams in 2020.
Beyond music, the festival continues to bring together the very best in independent food and drink. Last year, Kelham Island Brewery, one of Sheffield’ oldest producers, closed its doors. But a collective of local supporters are bringing it back and Get Together will be proudly stocking its most famous beer – Pale Rider. Not only that, but they will be teaming up with some of the best breweries across the country to run ‘The Kelham Beer Mile’ at the festival, with tap takeovers from the likes of Verdant, Deya, Boxcar and more.
When it’s not the main stage of Get Together, Peddler Warehouse is home to one of the original night markets. Get Together will see them curate a selection of their favourite food traders to keep everyone going during the festival.
Today’s announcement is set to be only the start of Get Together’s 2023 line-up, with the promise of more independent music, food, shops and art being added in the coming months.
Tickets for Get Together go on sale Friday 27th May at 10am.
