Beautiful North at the festivals... #4

The line up is on point – mostly reliable locals to the point having Marsicans – an indie-pop four piece from Leeds – feels unnecessary. Not that we’re complaining. There’s attention to detail with regards to the food and drink also – the obligatory craft beers and a bunch of local food vendors.

Tickets start at £12.50 for Friday only and go up to £35 for the full weekend. No camping.

(Saturday)

Fast becoming a bit of a festival veteran – and a headliner at the recent Stendhal festival – Joshua is our rising star. His debut album Ephrata was voted NI album of the year for 2017 while his charm and unique voice ensures every performance garners additions to an increasing army of believers.

(Saturday)

While they’re based in London we know Rews as a vehicle for the talents of Maghaerafelt singer Shauna Tohill. Alongside her pal Colette Williams on drums they were described accurately – albeit lazily – by Mark Radcliffe as a “female Royal Blood”.

(Saturday)

Fans of Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar and the like – any quality hip hop or rap, basically – need Jordan Adetunji on their radar. Belfast based hip hop has, believe it or not, always been a thing though Jordan is surely on the brink of proper stardom.

(Friday night) Promoters choice!

“After headlining our All The Little Lights Stage to a mesmerised crowd last year, we are in no doubt that Ryan Vail’s headline this year is going to be something we’ll never forget. This will be a one-off at which Ryan will perform his new album, accompanied by the beautiful Arco String Quartet.”