Kaiser Chiefs to headline 2025 Splendour festival
The Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, Travis and Jake Bugg have been announced as headline acts for this year's Splendour festival in Nottingham.The annual summer event returns after a year out to the grounds of Wollaton Hall from 19 to 20 July.The line-up also includes Clean Bandit, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natasha Bedingfield, Echo & The Bunnymen, Seasick Steve and The Levellers.The festival, which was first held in 2008, was expanded into a two-day event in 2022.
The event has a capacity of 30,000 people and will have six stages dotted around the grounds of Wollaton Hall. A brand new stage will be introduced this year, which will be a daytime disco hosted by Day Fever.Other acts announced on Wednesday include Kingfishr, Cardinals, Elvana, Kezia Gill, Brooke Combe, Overpass, Lyvia, The Publics, Pentire, Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir, The Amy Winehouse Band, TSSFU and Tom A. Smith.
George Akins, of DHP Family, said: "Splendour has become a standout weekend for families and seasoned gig-goers alike and an important event for the cultural and economic value it brings to the region. "We're very pleased to finally be back with another brilliant line-up, now spread across two days and six distinct stages, offering great value to everyone coming to enjoy the weekend with us."Sam Lux, executive member for carbon reduction, leisure and culture at Nottingham City Council, said: "The festival not only showcases Nottingham's vibrant music scene, but brings significant economic benefits by supporting local businesses."
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