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Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Wide Awake 2025 in Brockwell Park: set times, full lineup, tickets and everything you need to know
London's open air summer festival season is set to make its big return this weekend. Over the late May bank holiday weekend Brockwell Park is set to host four day festivals, with Wide Awake up first. Wide Awake bills itself as London's leading festival for alternative music, and its 2025 lineup is as broad and enticing as ever. Headed up by Belfast rap trio Kneecap, also on the bill at Brockwell are the likes of Time Out cover star CMAT, Mercury Prize-winning indie band English Teacher and riotous dance-punks Fat Dog. Over the bank holiday weekend, Wide Awake is set to be followed by Field Day (on May 24), Cross The Tracks (May 25) and City Splash (May 26). Other Brockwell Live events take place next week, like Brockwell Bounce (May 28) and Mighty Hoopla (May 31 and June 1), while the Lambeth Country Show will be on June 7-8. Excited for this year's indie extravaganza in south London? Here's what you need to know about Wide Awake 2025, from the full lineup and set times to the weather forecast and afterparties. When and where is Wide Awake? This year's Wide Awake will be at Brockwell Park (SE24 9BJ) in south London on Friday May 23 2025. Timings Doors open at midday, though your entry slot may be dictated by the ticket you've bought. If you have an early entry ticket and arrive late, you'll be charged the difference of a full price ticket. Last entry is 8pm, and the music curfew is 10.30pm. What's the full Wide Awake 2025 lineup and set times? Wide Awake Stage 12.30pm-1pm – RIP magic 1.30pm-2pm – Ugly 2.45pm-3.30pm – Mermaid Chunky 4.15pm-5pm – Nadine Shah 5.45pm-6.30pm – English Teacher 7.15pm-8pm – CMAT 9pm-10.30pm – Kneecap Bad Vibes Stage 1pm-1.30pm – Famous 2pm-2.45pm – Donny Benet 3.30pm-4.15pm – Warmduscher 5pm-5.45pm – Mannequin Pussy 6.30pm-7.15pm – Sprints 8pm-8.50pm – Fat Dog 9.20pm-10.15pm – Peaches Daniel Avery Curates Dazed Stage 1pm-1.40pm – Acopia 2.10pm-2.50pm – Sextile 3.20pm-4pm – Chanel Beads 4.15pm-5.15pm – Marie Davidson 5.45pm-6.30pm – Fcukers 6.45pm-7.35pm – Sega Bodega 7.45pm-8.45pm – Cobrah 9.15pm-10.15pm – Daniel Avery Moth Club Stage 1.30pm-2.15pm – Gaye Su Akyol 2.45pm-3.35pm – W.I.T.C.H. 3.55pm-4.40pm – Martin Rev 5.15pm-6pm – bdrmm 6.30pm-7.15pm – Puzzle 7.45pm-8.45pm – Psychedelic Porn Crumpets 9.15pm-10pm – Wine Lips The Grove DIY 1.15pm-1.45pm – 3L3D3P 2.15pm-2.45pm – True Blue 3.15pm-3.45pm – Curtisy 4pm-4.40pm – HiTech 5pm-5.45pm – Getdown Services 6pm-6.50pm – deBasement 7pm-9pm – Optimo B2B Erol Alkan Shacklewell Arms 12.45pm-1.15pm – Yuuf 1.45pm-2.15pm – Hello Mary 2.45pm-3.15pm – Gurriers 3.45pm-4.15pm – Luvcat 4.15pm-4.45pm – Nuha Ruby Ra 4.45pm-5.15pm – Snõõper 5.15pm-5.45pm – Nuha Ruby Ra 5.45pm-6.30pm – Frankie and the Witch Fingers 6.30pm-7pm – Kylie Goes Berghain 7pm-7.45pm – jasmine.4.t 7.45pm-8.45pm – Kylie Goes Berghain 8.45pm-9.30pm – Patriarchy How to get to Wide Awake festival Punters are advised not to drive to the fest, and instead take public transport. The nearest tube is Brixton and the closest train is Herne Hill. Are there any tickets left for Wide Awake 2025? Some tickets are still available, with early (pre-1pm) entry from around £65 and general admission from around £76. You can buy tickets here. What's the weather looking like? The Met Office reckons Friday will be dry with some sunshine, and that temperatures while the festival is on will range from 16C to 18C. It might be a tad windy in the late afternoon. Afterparties There are a few official and unofficial afterparties that will keep things going once the festival has wrapped up. There are official parties at the Shacklewell Arms (with Mermaid Chunky, free, tickets) and Hootananny Brixton (with Sextile, from £12, tickets), and unofficial ones at Stoke Newington's The Waiting Room (tickets), Brixton's Duke of Edinburgh (more info) Are Brockwell Park's day festivals definitely still going ahead? In recent weeks Brockwell Park has been at the centre of a legal battle, with anti-festival campaigners Protect Brockwell Park on the one side and Lambeth Council and festival promoters Brockwell Live (supported by community group SayYesLambeth) on the other. Following a court decision that ruled the festivals didn't have the correct planning permission, Brockwell Live released a statement saying the events will go ahead. The saga isn't quite over yet, as Protect Brockwell Park says it will challenge the decision to let the festivals take place. We'll update this page if and when we find out more.
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Wolf Alice to play three surprise gigs in Ireland next week
Wolf Alice will play three surprise Irish gigs next week as the band prepares for its highly-anticipated comeback. The four-piece rock band will take to the stage in Set Theatre, Kilkenny on 19 May, Cyprus Avenue, Cork on 20 May and Dolan's Warehouse in Limerick on 21 May. The London alt-rockers, fronted by Ellie Rowsell, are known for their explosive live shows and genre-defying sound, blending grunge, folk and indie rock into something entirely their own. The Irish gigs will be the Mercury Prize-winning band's first shows together since late 2022 and come ahead of appearances at BBC Radio 1's One Big Weekend later in May and Glastonbury in June. The band will release its new single, Bloom Baby Bloom, today, 15 May, at 6.30pm. Wolf Alice's last release was the album Blue Weekend in 2021, with a new album expected to follow the release of the single Bloom Baby Bloom.
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Viola Beach tragedy shows risks of high-cost touring, Wolf Alice guitarist says
Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin of rock band Viola Beach, who were on the cusp of stardom when they died in 2016 Up-and-coming bands are forced into dangerous situations while touring due to massive cost pressures, the guitarist of rock band Wolf Alice has said. Joff Oddie pointed to the 2016 car crash that killed Warrington band Viola Beach and their manager as an example of the kinds of tragedies that can result. He was appearing in front of MPs alongside a panel of top music industry figures in parliament today, arguing in favour of a 'grassroots levy' on live music tickets. The extra £1 would go towards supporting new artists and bands with the costs of starting out, as well as small venues and rehearsal spaces. Joff, who formed Mercury Prize-winning Wolf Alice with singer Ellie Rowsell in 2010, went through a long list of expenses faced by artists ahead of a tour – including insurance, fuel, accommodation and manufacturing merch. He recalled sleeping on people's floors while touring in the 'unbelievably tight' early years of the band, and how he put his student loan into funding a tour. However, he said the pressures are considerably worse today: 'It's a huge amount of things that artists have to pay for in order to go out on the road. 'And we just about made it work – I can honestly say, I'm not sure how Wolf Alice would make it work today.' In addition, there are 'real risks' to 'sending young people out on the road on really tight shoestring budgets', Joff argued. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page He said: 'I think we want to remember what happened in the Viola Beach affair, where a group of young people were out on the road, had to make a journey. 'They couldn't afford another driver, couldn't afford a hotel, they had to get there. 'We've all been in that position, people on the road. I think we do have a duty of care, and a kind of moral responsibility to not put young people in that position.' Viola Beach – Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin – were killed along with manager Craig Tarry when their car fell from a bridge outside Stockholm in 2016. Kris, River and Jack were 20 years old when they died. Tomas was 27, and Craig was 33. Six months after the crash, the band achieved a posthumous number one album with their self-titled debut. Joff Oddie and Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice performing at Glastonbury in 2022 (Picture: PA) This morning's committee hearing took place as Metro joined forces with the Mayor of London and TfL to promote grassroots music venues in the capital. Sir Sadiq Khan and top figures from the music world travelled to the Outernet installation outside Tottenham Court Road station for the launch of the London Grassroots Music Tube Map. The eye-catching artwork celebrates artists and venues who have made a lasting contribution to the city's culture, encouraging people to check out the gig opportunities on their doorstep. Mark Davyd, the Music Venue Trust founder who spoke to Metro ahead of the launch, was also among the panel who appeared in front of the committee today. He revealed the grassroots music industry is heavily reliant on alcohol sales, saying: 'Really, at grassroots level, it is the alcohol sales that are sponsoring pretty much everything.' The 'dramatic generational shift in the consumption of alcohol', with young people cutting down on booze, poses a surprising threat as a result, he said. Mark continued: 'In 2024, the venues subsidised the production of live music by about £160 million across all our venues by the sale of alcohol. 'Now, you could argue it's part of the whole offer, but what happens when 30% plus of your audience stop drinking alcohol? And I'm afraid the answer isn't kombucha.' According to the Music Venue Trust, adding a £1 levy to all tickets sold for stadium or arena gigs in the UK would raise more than £17.6 million for grassroots music each year. The voluntary move was backed by Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee in November last year. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Metro launches London Grassroots Music Tube Map to spotlight city's top venues Arrow MORE: When is Eurovision 2025 final? Date, location and latest odds revealed Arrow MORE: Brit rock band loses two members after they suddenly quit the group
Euronews
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz' Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre
ADVERTISEMENT Each year, Meltdown chooses a different musical act to direct the festival's programme. In February , Mercury Prize-winning artist Little Simz was revealed as the curator of the 30th edition at London's Southbank Centre, which will take place from 12-22 June. Last month, we already got an impressive announcement of artists including The Streets, MOBO Award-winning London-born rapper Ghetts and multi-award winning jazz pianist Jon Batiste - best known to many as the co-composer of the Oscar-winning score for Pixar's Soul . Now, the already stacked line-up gets more names, with Grammy-nominated R&B singer Mahalia, who will play in the Royal Festival Hall on the first Friday night of the festival (13 June). Joining her on this year's ticket is queen of afrobeats and MTV EMA-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage (Saturday 14 June); hip-hop and jazz melding legends BADBADNOTGOOD; and the acclaimed Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize Award-winning James Blake (20 June). Mahalia - James Blake ZADATSTUDIO - Thibaut Grevet Scroll down for the full line-up. We're particularly excited about the inclusion of London-born saxophonist Nubya Garcia, who will play at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 19 June (if you haven't heard her most recent album, 'Odyssey', it's a must-listen), and the presence of Illinois singer-songwriter Kara Jackson, whose 2023 album 'Why Does The Earth Give Us People To Love?' was an arresting and quite simply glorious storytelling gem. Mark Ball, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre added: 'Hot on the heels of her brilliant line up for the first wave announcements, it's thrilling to see more global talent play alongside homegrown artists and to see Little Simz musical curiosity and imagination take full shape.' Jane Beese, Head of Contemporary Music, Southbank Centre said: "Little Simz' first taste of what's to come from her Meltdown hugely embodies the wealth of influences and inspirations across her work. Ranging from jazz, hip hop, R&B, electronic and soul with a line up of both renowned legends alongside the creators of the future, this is going to be London's go-to festival this summer.' Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par simz (@littlesimz) As for Little Simz herself, she commented: 'My team and I have prepared eleven days of art, music, workshops and more. So many incredible artists have curated this festival so it's a true honour to be a part of it. Thank you to the Southbank Centre for having me. Meltdown 2025 the Simz way is going to be epic. I'll see you there.' Little Simz Thibaut Grevet It's worth keeping in mind (we certainly haven't forgotten) that Little Simz will be releasing her sixth album 'Lotus' on 6 June. Her first full-length album since the superb 'No Thank You' in 2022 and her Mercury Prize-winning 2021 album 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert', 'Lotus' was originally scheduled to be released on 9 May but was delayed "due to a scheduling of shooting a movie that just came in." "Not ideal for me or you I know, trust me I've tried many ways around it but just means I can't do the film otherwise. If there was ever a time I ask for your grace and patience it is now." Patience granted – but no more delays please, we're getting antsy here! Here's the line-up for Little Simz' Meltdown: The Streets - Thursday 12 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Mahalia - Friday 13 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Tiwa Savage - Saturday 14 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Sasha Keable - Saturday 14 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm BADBADNOTGOOD - Monday 16 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Lola Young - Tuesday 17 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Kara Jackson - Tuesday 17 June, Purcell Room, 7:45pm Ghetts - Wednesday 18 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Yukimi & BINA. - Wednesday 18 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm Nubya Garcia - Thursday 19 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm MEGA & Jon Poppii - Friday 20 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7pm James Blake - Friday 20 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Jon Batiste - Saturday 21 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Little Simz & Chineke! Orchestra - Sunday 22 June, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm ADVERTISEMENT Tickets for the newly added shows will go on sale to the general public on Friday 11 April via .
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham musicians hail jazz resurgence amongst young audiences
As four musicians finish rehearsing under neon lights, a bar fills up with music lovers waiting to get their weekly jazz fix. Organisers Digbeth Jazz have been running nights in Birmingham for more than a decade and said loyal followers having been "sticking around" due to the "great music scene and good community".But its popularity is growing. Shivraj Singh Matwala, 28, who started performing with his double bass as a teenager, has noticed a "steady rise" in young people attending his believes social media and artists like Brit Award winners Ezra Collective are influencing the genre's popularity by increasing its exposure. London-based Ezra Collective now have more than two million monthly listeners on Spotify and with their success they want to show future jazz groups that anything is possible. "You can get absolutely anywhere with a trumpet or saxophone in your hands," the Mercury Prize-winning band said. Mr Matwala said jazz was an opportunity to create something "new and different", describing the genre as "freedom". "It's nice to have your music that you play become relevant again, especially music that was considered dead, its resurrection is a testament to how it's evolving," he added. Another musician appreciating the genre's resurgence is James alumnus of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's jazz course, he said it played a big role in boosting the genre's popularity, bringing new musicians to the city every year."It feeds the whole music scene and there's been a growing interest for jazz," he like Digbeth nightclub the Night Owl were important for performances, he said, because they provided a space for young people to listen to original music."It's all about keeping the excitement alive and the buzz in the audience, because without them we've got nothing to do," the 27-year-old said. The Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival has been celebrating all things jazz for more than 40 years, with this year's event due to take place at the end of festival, run by Big Bear Music, aims to keep jazz "hot" by performing in more than 100 venues including furniture shops, canal boats and year, 20% of festival attendees were aged 18-30 and the event wants to continue getting young people discovering the beauty of the genre."The aim is to try and interfere with people's daily routines and say: 'Hey stop, you might like this,'" festival director Jim Simpson said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
