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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
'Tramlines Festival 2025 was an out-of-body experience for one reason'
It's one of the highlights of my year, and this year, I turned 30 in Hillsborough Park, but one performer made me forget I was actually on the planet for their set, says Daniel Bird 3am opinion Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor Daniel is an Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor at the Mirror. He studied an MA in International Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University before joining Reach in 2019. When he's not busy down on-site at music festivals to bring the latest updates and exclusive backstage chats, he can be found writing about all things celebrity and his love for One Direction. He's also partial to a cup of tea – or ten. Before working in the entertainment industry, Daniel studied an NCTJ in Public Affairs and worked as a news reporter. Tramlines Festival was back for yet another incredible year, but one set left me completely blown away. Each year, bosses at the festival always pull in the biggest names, which baffles me as I always think the previous year can't be beaten. This year, however, was extra special; there were two local acts headlining the Sarah Nulty Main Stage – one, I didn't even think was possible, but somehow, bookers managed to secure them. Each year, I attend Tramlines with a group of friends, and we always have the best time, whether that's grabbing food or a drink en route to Hillsborough Park and supporting local businesses, or this year, finding ourselves in a rather lively pub afterwards, with hundreds packing inside in a bid to keep the electric atmosphere going. 2025 was no different. Local legend Jarvis Cocker and his Pulp headlining on Friday, certainly setting the weekend up for us. It was Pulp's 571st concert since the band launched in 1987, and you could have easily believed it was their first. Jarvis' energy was off the scale when he burst onto the stage, showcasing some of his best dance moves. It was their second festival of the year, after Glastonbury, and they certainly didn't disappoint. From explaining that most of their tracks were written either in Sheffield or about Sheffield to throwing grapes and chocolate out to the crowd (I'm sad I didn't get the Fudge or the Twirl), they delivered arguably one hell of a performance. Taking to the stage with Spike Island, the atmosphere in the crowd instantly switched, and everybody became friends; there were no arguments or pushing, just 40,000 people embracing every moment. Hearing Sheffield: Sex City live for the first time since 2012 was certainly an experience. Although I'm not from Sheffield, I've called it my home on and off since 2017, and everybody could relate to some part of the song when Cocker called out various areas of the city. Disco 2000 instantly saw the energy in the crowd switch, 40,000 people jumping in the air, belting out every lyric; it was as though we had somehow found ourselves in The Leadmill on a Saturday night. Meanwhile, Common People saw a completely different aspect that none of us could have expected, fellow local legend Richard Hawley joined Pulp on stage, with the crowd erupting into cheers. Day two, Saturday, saw a string of huge musicians, including Natasha Bedingfield, Heather Small, Lucy Beaumont, Rizzle Kicks, The Reytons, and Franz Ferdinand taking to the various stages. I was quite lucky to see Natasha chilling backstage before her set, and she was, as expected, rather lovely. Her performance didn't disappoint. Although she was on earlier in the day, she drew in one of the biggest crowds I had seen from a non-headliner on the Main Stage. One aspect of day two I have to talk about is Heather Small. It was an out-of-body experience. Standing in the front row, with thousands of people packed into the T'Other Stage, was something else. Her energy was off the charts, and she performed her biggest hits, including Proud and Movin On Up. My friends and I were instantly taken to another world during Heather's set. I can't find the words to explain it, but she just has this magical aura about her, on and off stage. I was lucky to catch up with Heather after her performance, which you can read later in the week. I walked away extremely calm and relaxed. She gave me a hug, and it felt as though I'd been in hours of therapy with just that one hug. Even my friend couldn't believe the calmness that radiated from Heather. Earlestown band The K's also performed on the main stage, just one day after the release of their second album, Pretty On the Internet. Having seen the lads live and worked with them a few times, I knew that fans in the crowd would be in for a treat. There were mosh pits, people on shoulders, all belting out the songs, including Gravestone and an acoustic performance of Hoping Maybe. I I was lucky enough to catch up with the lads, Jamie Boyle, Ryan Breslin, Dexter Baker, and Nathan Peers, just before they performed, which you can read here. They're also on track for their first-ever Number One album. Elsewhere on T'Other Stage were Rizzle Kicks, who I forgot had so many bangers. The tent was completely packed, with thousands getting down with the trumpets. One thing that struck me was the bond between Jordan and Harvey. The duo stopped performing in 2016 due to Harvey's anxiety, something that Jordan mentioned on stage, and I can't lie, it was quite emotional seeing the deep connection between the two. Their set was nothing short of incredible, such a wild atmosphere, and I can't lie, I'm glad they weren't on the main stage. There was something about the atmosphere in the packed tent that just added an extra layer of excitement to their performance. Meanwhile, Rotherham's own, The Reytons, headlined the main stage, and they didn't disappoint. Opening with Red Smoke, the deep guitar riffs and bass made the ground of Hillsborough Park tremble. Frontman Jonny Yerral's vocals could have been heard in Clifton Park. I've followed the lads for several years now, and to say they're an unsigned act, the music industry is missing out, but I think it works well for them. Kids Off The Estate saw Hillsborough transformed into Disneyland, with pyrotechnics galore, the lads didn't disappoint, and I genuinely believe that they're going to be even bigger than they already are. I mean, they have just announced a Wembley Arena show, which is proving my point already. But it was time for a much-needed break, so I snuck off back to the comfort of Hillsborough Stadium's backstage area, where the festival bosses put on a spread from local restaurant, China Red. We feasted on fried rice, spring rolls, chow mein, and spiced chicken, which is what I would call the best food there is. I also turned 30 on the Saturday, which was, in my opinion, the best way to do it. Backstage, friends who work at the festival ensured I'd be celebrating properly, with a cake, candles, and a bottle of prosecco, which went down a treat. Although day three of a festival is normally a bit of a slower pace, Scouting For Girls opened the day for me. I've been friends with lead singer Roy Stride for a couple years now and seen the band several times and they never disappoint and Tramlines was no exception. Performing hits including Posh Girls, She's So Lovely, Elvis Ain't Dead, and around thirty seconds of James Bond, the crowd instantly found themselves jumping up and down as they also filmed a music video with the crowd, so that was very exciting. Barnsley-based band The Sherlocks also delivered an epic set. This included a very brief tribute to the late, great Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, with lead singer Kiaran Crook belting out "I'm going through changes." But a last-minute decision meant that the women's Euros were played on the main stage, with Chloe Kelly's winning penalty instantly seeing drinks thrown into the air as we all leapt with happiness as football finally came home. The energy continued right through Kasabian's headline set, as they walked onto the stage with Freed From Desire blasting out. Frontman Sergio Pizzorno ensured that nobody was standing still as he belted out tracks including Club Foot, Shoot the Runner, and You're In Love With A Psycho. Having seen Kasabian live several times since Serge took over as the frontman, I can hand on heart say, it should have happened sooner. His performing abilities are something else. As the encore came to a close with Fire, he made sure the crowd was involved, with everybody blasting out the lyrics, despite many of us no longer having a voice after three days. In my opinion, it was the best decision to have Kasabian close the weekend. The rocky tones of the band and Serge's gentle yet feisty approach to performing make them one of the best bands. If Kasbian headlined every year, I'd be quite happy with that decision. Although luckily for Tramlines, I don't do their artist bookings, so I think they're safe.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
In pictures: Tramlines Festival best moments
Tens of thousands of people came to Hillsborough Park in Sheffield for the 16th Tramlines Festival at the was a homecoming performance for headliners Pulp, who took to the stage on Friday night for their first appearance at the big names at the event included Rotherham indie band The Reytons, who headlined on Saturday, and Leicester rockers Kasabian, who took to the stage on their appearance, The Reytons announced on Sunday that they would be performing at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on 6 December, as a one-off show. Frontman Jonny Yerrell, 39, said: "This one's special. Wembley's got that history, that legacy, in music and in football."Not everyone's lucky enough to go down and see their team, but as a fan once said when we played Sheffield Arena - 'it's like going to a cup final that we've already won'."We're taking that energy to the capital."Other notable acts that performed across the weekend included Franz Ferdinand, Rizzle Kicks, Scouting For Girls and Jake Bugg. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The K's Jamie Boyle issues urgent warning over music venues closing
The closure of grassroots music venues is threatening to derail the British music industry, warns The K's frontman Jamie Boyle ahead of a landmark performance at Hillsborough Stadium Indie band The K's admit it's harder for unsigned bands as grassroots venues face further closures. The band from Earlestown, located between Manchester and Liverpool are today playing The Sarah Nulty main stage at Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, enjoying the recent release of their second album, Pretty On The Internet. 'We're well excited,' said frontman Jamie Boyle. Speaking to the Mirror from Hillsborough Stadium, he went on to add: 'As soon as we finished our first album, our minds were set on the second.' Last year, their debut album reached Number Three, being beaten by Beyoncé and The Libertines. But should their album get to number one, what would it mean for the band? 'It means everything to us. We'd love it. We said yesterday when we did our album release show, there's still one box I haven't ticked for my first album campaign, as amazing as it was but to finally tick that box and get that Number One accolade to our name. 'But regardless, as long as we keep doing what we're doing for a living, making music we love, that's all that matters but a Number One, would be that cherry on the top.' Prior to the record being released, four tracks racked up an impressive four million streams, something the band struggled to get their heads around. 'I think when you see it on paper, you don't even think about it until you have to,' said guitarist Ryan Breslin. He added: 'It's unfathomable the number itself, you see it on paper and then you sit down and think how many people know these songs, it's crazy. I don't think you can actually visualise that community, so all that put into context, it's class. 'As long as people keep listening, as long as everything keeps going down so well, we'll keep doing what we're doing, hopefully it stays that way for a while.' However, they admit that during the creation of the record, they learned to mainly focus on nothing but the album process. 'Don't let anything cloud our vision,' they added. But having worked their way up the industry for the past decade, bassist Dexter commented: 'It's been a lot of hard work over the past ten, seven years. It's been quite hard work. Obviously we're getting to these stages, it's kind of like the fruits coming out of the trees now. It has been hard work but it's served us well.' More recently, the band have launched a pop-up shop in their hometown to celebrate the release of their album, with Ryan admitting it was 'cool' to meet the people who have supported them over the years and seen their rise to success. He went on to add: 'The streams on Spotify, it's hard to kind of comprehended when you've got 100 people still in a shop buying your albums. Yeah, it's a good feeling.' Living between Manchester and Liverpool has been a huge help for the band. 'You get more doors open for you when you live between massive music scenes. There are more venues on your doorstep, which is why it's such a shame. See so many closing doors on a lot of the venues that we started off playing aren't there anymore. Theres a lot of focus on keeping them open now which I hope succeeds.' One of the venues the band have played the most was The Leadmill, Ryan said: 'There's just something in the water.' Speaking about their set at Tramlines, drummer Nathan said: 'We can't wait I think was an extra buzz as well obviously, because we just dropped the album. So I think it's just going to be a little extra special on stage for us and for the fans as well.' Jamie added: 'I think it's going to be f**king mint. I think it's going to rock.'
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The Reytons on becoming 'first unsigned band to headline Tramlines'
Indie rock band The Reytons have said that becoming the first unsigned band to headline Sheffield's Tramlines Festival will be "extra special".The group, from Rotherham, will perform on the main stage at Hillsborough Park in front of thousands of revellers on headline acts this year include Sheffield band Pulp and Leicester rockers ahead of the gig, Reytons bass player Lee Holland said: "We are going to put on the show of a lifetime". The band formed in 2017 and released their debut album, Kids Off The Estate, in up of frontman Jonny Yerrell, Holland, guitarist Joe O'Brien and drummer Jamie Todd, they scored a UK number one album with their self-released What's Rock And Roll? in 2023. They said having been given the opportunity to headline Tramlines, which runs from Friday to Sunday, was "exciting"."I feel like it's going to be extra special because of the struggle it's taken to get where we are," Holland said. "There's been lots of doors shut and lots of people not on the phone and lots of emails not being replied to and we're finally here now and it's out of nothing more than absolute persistence."He added: "We are headlining it and we're going to put on the show of a lifetime." Tramlines Festival said The Reytons topping the bill on Saturday was "another big moment for the local scene".Alex Deadman, festival organiser, said: "South Yorkshire is such a hotbed of creativity and music. Sheffield gets some attention but Rotherham is often overlooked."The Reytons have done wonders to help shed a light on this part of the world."He added: "Their show at Clifton Park last year was spectacular and their Tramlines performance will be a real moment to remember." Festival dates & times Gates open at 12:00 BST on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the last entry at 19: will finish at 22:15 on Friday and Saturday, and at 21:15 on Sunday, with the festival remaining open for an additional 30 minutes is not permitted. Festival line-up FridayMain StageHeadliner: PulpSpiritualizedBaxter DuryOracle SistersFemurSpanish HorsesT'Other StageHot ChipJohn GrantI MonsterJohn Cooper ClarkeThe Leadmill Presents: Abba PartyJohn ShuttleworthNina GilliganDanny McLoughlinSaturdayMain StageHeadliner: The ReytonsFranz FerdinandJake BuggNatasha BedingfieldThe K'sEverly Pregnant BrothersThe Leadmill Studio OrchestraT'Other StageRizzle KicksHeather SmallChloe SlaterK DotDanny MellinSundayHeadliner: KasabianThe Last Dinner PartyThe LathumsThe SherlocksScouting for GirlsSundressT'Other Stage:SigridRed Rum ClubCMATLuvcatHannah RoweComedians performing at the festival include Lucy Beaumont, Russell Howard and John full line-up for all stages can be found here. Travel advice Hillsborough Park is three miles north west of the city centre, with festival-goers advised to use the city's public transport and avoid arriving by are two gates to enter and exit: the Penistone Road entrance or the Middlewood Road is no on-site parking and no parking on surrounding residential roads but some parking options can be booked through the festival are advised to catch the yellow route tram service to the Hillsborough Park or Leppings Lane stops, or the blue route service to the Hillsborough stop, which is a five-minute walk to the will run every six minutes from Sheffield city centre to Hillsborough those travelling by bus, alight at the Hillsborough Park bus is expected due to road closures after the event finishes. Weather report According to BBC Weather, Friday will see highs of 23°C, with sunny intervals and a gentle is expected to remain dry throughout the light rain may come in on Sunday morning, however the afternoon and evening currently look set to be dry. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tramlines Festival 2025 – who's headlining, set times and weather forecast
Tramlines Festival 2025 is taking place this weekend, and bosses behind the scenes have released all the details you need to know, including set times and who's performing on what stage Tramlines Festival is kicking off today, and fans can expect huge names across the weekend. This weekend's event, held at Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, will be headlined by two locals, Pulp, The Reytons and also Leicester rockers, Kasabian, on the Sarah Nulty main stage. Bosses have gone all out once again for the annual event, which pulls in the biggest names across music and comedy, as well as giving a platform to lesser-known musicians. Speaking about having Pulp headline, Tramlines' Alex Deadman said: "The first year I was properly part of the team was 2011, and they were talking about it then. "They were a bit out of our reach. It's wonderful to see it happen again. Since the booking came in, obviously, they've exploded. There's the album and Glastonbury. Every time I turn the TV on, they seem to be talking about Pulp." He went on to tell BBC Radio Sheffield: "It's going to be one of those moments." Reflecting on The Reytons headlining on Saturday, Alex added: "Two local headliners, I don't know how we'll top that. People might remember the Clifton Park gig, and that was such a good moment; it breathed life into the park. "There were more than 20,000 people there, so yeah, I don't know what we'll do next year." Speaking about Pulp being booked, Alex said: "When I heard that the booking had been made, I was absolutely thrilled. I think it's only the fourth or fifth time they've played in Sheffield since the millennium. I don't think that they've ever done anything big outdoors. I actually went to see Pulp in 1996 at the [Sheffield] Arena, one of the first gigs I went to. It was the week he [Jarvis Cocker] had been at the BRIT Awards with Michael Jackson." Back for its 17th year, Tramlines have ensured that everybody is catered for, with the likes of The K's, John Cooper Clarke, Natasha Bedingfield, Heather Small, Rizzle Kicks, The Rosadocs, Scouting For Girls, Red Rum Club, The Clause, and The Royston Club all performing on various stages. Around 40,000 music and comedy lovers will flock to Hillsborough and soak up the atmosphere at the Sarah Nulty main stage, T'Other Stage, The Leadmill Stage, The Open Arms, and The Library. If you're heading to Hillsborough Park, here's everything you need to know – including the weather and set times. What's the weather like? The Mirror approached the Met Office for their weather forecast for this weekend. A spokesperson said: "Festivalgoers at Hillsborough Park should prepare for cloudier skies on Friday, with the possibility of light rain, particularly over western hills. The weekend will be influenced by the broader westerly regime, with showers or longer spells of rain likely. Sheffield's position in the north means breezy conditions are also possible, and rain could be more persistent at times." On Friday, the Met Office have forecast sunshine throughout the day, with the highest temperature being 23 degrees at 4pm. Meanwhile, weather conditions are expected to be the same on Saturday, with 4pm hitting 22 degrees. But on Sunday, those in attendance can expect some light clouding starting at 1am and lasting until around 4pm. The temperature is also set to drop, ever so slightly, with the hottest temperature being 20 degrees at 4pm. Set times Friday The Sarah Nulty Main Stage 20:30-22:15 Pulp 18:30-19:30 Spiritualized 16:45-17:30 Baxter Dury 15:30-16:00 Oracle Sisters Ed Cosens 14:15 14:45 13:15-13:45 Femur 12:15-12:45 Spanish Horses T'Other Stage 19:30-21:00 The Leadmill Presents Abba Party 18:30-19:30 Hot Chip DJ Set 17:15-18:00 John Grant 16:00-16:30 | Monster 14:15-15:15 John Cooper Clarke Comedy @T'Other Stage 13:25 13:55 John Shuttleworth 13:00-13:15 Nina Gilligan 12:40 - 12:55 Danny Mcloughlin 12:30-12:40 Justin Moorhouse The Leadmill 19:30-20:15 Fat White Family 17:30-18:15 Lisa O'neill 16:15-16:45 Beguiling Junior 14:45-15:15 Cloud Canyons 13:45-14:15 The Second World War 12:45-13:15 George Redwood The Library 20:00-22:00 The Leadmill Presents Xcx World 18:00-19:30 Queer Cxntry 16:30-17:30 Karauke 15:00-15:45 Feminem The Open Arms 20:00-20:30 Marples 19:00-19:30 Molly And The Dolly Shop 17:45 18:15 Magnolia 16:30-17:00 Jetski 15:00-15:30 Fear Of Marko 13:45-14:15 The Rolling People 12:45 13:15 Ellie Evans Saturday The Sarah Nulty Main Stage 20:45 22:15 The Reytons 18:45 19:45 Franz Ferdinand 17:00-17:45 Jake Bugg 15:45 16:15 Natasha Bedingfield 14:45-15:15 The K's 13:15-14:15 Everly Pregnant Brothers 12:15-12:45 The Leadmill Studio Orchestra T'other Stage 20:45-21:45 Rizzle Kicks 19:15 20:15 Leadmill DJs 18:15-18:45 Heather Small 17:00-17:30 Chloe Slater 15.45-16:15 Kdot 14:45-15:15 Danny Mellin Comedy @T'Other Stage 13:50 14:20 Lucy Beaumont 13:30-13:45 Jenny Collier 13:10 13:25 Hayley Ellis 13:00-13:10 Sally-Anne Hayward The Leadmill 19:45 - 20:30 The Futureheads 18:00-18:45 The Rosadocs 16:30-17:00 Freddie Halkon 15:15-15:45 Daydreamers 14:15 14:45 She's In Parties 12:50 13:20 The Denabys 12:10-12:30 Daisy Peacock The Library 20:00-22:00 The Leadmill Presents Club Tropicana 18:25 19:25 Sing It Back 16:55 -17:55 Not A Band 15:50-16:35 The In-here Brother 15:00-15:30 In Conversation With Andy Dennis, Doctors Without Borders 14:15-14:45 The Stars Band 12:30-14:00 Slambarz Presents Speakers Corner The Open Arms Pattern + Push 19:40 20:25 Big Ang 19:00-19:25 Prido 18:20-18:45 Lavelle 17:40-18:05 Nørskov 17:00-17:25 Kaesu & Alex Fb 16:20 16:45 Leo Miyagee 15:40 16:05 Josie Wray 15:00-15:25 Kid Blu3 14:30-14:45 Surtees 13:50-14:15 Namywa 13:15 13:35 Kali 12:30-13:00 Kyla C Hosted By Jxk Sunday The Sarah Nulty Main Stage 19:45-21:15 Kasabian 17:45 18:45 The Last Dinner Party 16:00-16:45 The Lathums 14:45-15:15 The Sherlocks 13:30-14:15 Scouting For Girls 12:30-13:00 Sundress T'other Stage 19:45 20:45 Sigrid 17:45 18:45 Red Rum Club 16:15-16:45 Cmat 15:15-15:45 Luvcat 14:15 14:45 Hannah Rowe Comedy @t'other Stage 13:10-13:50 Russell Howard 12:55 13:10 Tom Ward 12:40 12:50 Jojo Sutherland 12:30 12:40 Emmanuel Sonubi The Leadmill 18:45 19:30 The Royston Club 17:00-17:45 The Clause 15:30-16:00 Cliffords 14:15 14:45 Mackenzie 13:00-13:30 Cowz 12:10-12:30 April Tapes The Library 19:45 - 21:15 The Leadmill Presents Taylor's Version 18:15 19:15 The Oktoberfest Band 16:30 17:45 Hip Hop Karaoke Buffos Wake 15:15 - 16:15 Buffos Wake 12:40-14:45 Slambarz Presents Speakers Corner The Open Arms 19:00-19:30 Long Island 17:25 17:55 Montello 16:15-16:45 Flat Moon 15:15-15:45 Sacha T 14:20 14:50 Freddy Forbidden 13:20-13:50 Pia Rose
