Snow Patrol, Becky Hill and Richard Ashcroft – Hardwick Festival has a bumper line-up in store for music fans this summer
Hardwick Festival 2024 has, without doubt, booked its most ambitious, bold and diverse line-up to date. It will welcome a range of big names such as Richard Ashcroft, Snow Patrol and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Plus, ‘Soldier’s Eyes’ star Jack Savoretti, Blossoms and indie legends, The Charlatans.
The three-day family-friendly event will take place between Friday 16 August and Sunday 18 August. it will take place across six stages, in the beautiful surroundings of Hardwick Hall in County Durham.
Friday 16 August will see Becky Hill joined by very special guests Jack Savoretti, Soul II Soul, ADMT and the amazing Sam Fender tribute band ‘Scam Fender’.
Saturday 17 August goes up a gear with a full day of epic live music which will see Snow Patrol take centre stage. The band, globally famous ‘Chasing Cars’ and other rousing anthems, will be joined on the day with a flurry of big-name acts including The Charlatans, The Sherlocks, ‘Murder on the Dance Floor pop disco princess, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and singer-songwriter Callum Beattie. Plus, Swindled will be performing on the treehouse stage too.
Sunday 18 August will see Hardwick Festival’s tenth-anniversary celebrations come to a close in style. It will be a real treat for indie fans. Richard Ashcroft – the voice of one of Britain’s most successful albums of all time ‘Urban Hymns’ – will make a welcome return to the North East and will share the stage with the likes of Blossoms, Reverend & The Makers, Liverpool’s town chanter Jamie Webster, Euro 96 ‘Three Lions’ legends Lightning Seeds, the ex Kasabian star, Tom Meighan. Also, expect to see Camel Island on the main stage.
Hardwick Festival: Live Comedy and Rising Stars
Hardwick Festival is famous for hosting amazing live dance music. This year the Courtyard Stage will see Richy Ahmed, Eats Everything and Alisha & Fat Tony.
This year’s event will also feature an acoustic stage with the likes of local rising stars Finn Forster, Kimmi, and Jack Rasmussen. All heading to Sedgefield. Moreover, fans of live entertainment can additionally expect live comedy from Markus Birdman, Steve Royal, and Charmaine Hughes.
The festival is proving to be very popular so far, as Saturday VIP tickets and Glamping tickets are gone already.
Over 30,000 people attended last August’s Hardwick Festival weekender. Last year, the crowds took in memorable performances from the likes of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Mel C and The Kooks.
The event is gaining national recognition for hosting major acts and an unforgettable experience. All from the likes of The Stereophonics, Madness and Rag ‘N’ Bone Man to the main stage.
Ahead of this year’s tenth edition, organisers have pledged to make it the go-to festival for everyone in the North of England. It will appeal to the whole family, offering something for everyone.
Hardwick Festival will return this summer with a sonic boom of music and fun for all. It will feature star-studded acts from around the globe. Dance arenas will let you lose yourself in music. There will be children’s areas in the woods and vintage fairground attractions. A huge selection of locally sourced culinary delights will also be available.
For tickets and more information head to hardwickfestival.co.uk
