THE KOOKS
DECLAN MCKENNA
THE CRIBS
FUTURE ISLANDS / WHITE LIES
MELANIE C / MYSTERY JETS
THE ACADEMIC / THE MYSTERINES / VISTAS
THE SLOW READERS CLUB / SPRINTS / NIEVE ELLA
ANTONY SZMIEREK / COSMO PYKE / MATILDA MANN
MICHAEL ALDAG / SOMEBODY’S CHILD / FLOWEROVLOVE
ANNOUNCED IN FIRST WAVE OF NAMES
SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024
TEMPLE NEWSAM PARK / LEEDS
THE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF INDIE/ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AND THE SUMMER HOME OF NEW MUSIC
TICKETS ON-SALE FROM 10AM ON FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
STARTING FROM JUST £62.50
Live At Leeds: In The Park is back with its much-awaited return and the first announcement for 2024. Set to transform Temple Newsam Park once again on Saturday 25th May into the ultimate summer all-day festival experience, the festival maintains its sterling reputation as a tastemaker in new music discovery. Having fostered remarkable festival experiences where fans unearth their next favourite bands, Live At Leeds: In The Park has now unveiled the first selection of names set to appear for a festival that’s becoming a true foundation of the summer to come.
Seventeen years since the release of their scene-defining iconic debut album 'Inside In / Inside Out', indie trailblazers The Kooks celebrate and more when they headline Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024. Renowned for imprinting an enduring legacy on the genre, the esteemed Brighton-based group will deliver an electrifying setlist, featuring a fusion of indie bangers ranging from their initial chart-topping hits like 'Naive’ and 'She Moves in Her Own Way' to tracks from their latest 2022 album '10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark'. Synonymous with infectious melodies, The Kooks promise an unforgettable performance combining indie anthems and timeless classics. As they gear up for their highly anticipated US tour in 2024, their performance at Live At Leeds: In The Park signifies a triumphant return for fans to revel in their enduring brilliance.
Becoming a vital voice for an entire generation of fans, Declan McKenna continues his march to the very top with a must-see set at Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024. Since emerging as a teenager into the wider musical consciousness, he’s become a defining artist of the modern generation - blending unmistakable indie-pop brilliance with a knack for classic songwriting filled with potent lyricism that calls out to the world around him. With a live show that bursts with showmanship and already revered as one of the most gifted artists of modern times, his third album ‘What Happened To The Beach?’ is sure to go down a storm when Mr McKenna returns to Leeds in 2024.
Marking a musical journey that spans over two decades, no band may define Yorkshire music brilliance quite like The Cribs. Hailing from Wakefield, the iconic trio are known for their unapologetic approach to music, delivering explosive performances that resonate deeply with fans across the globe. From their early hits like 'Hey Scenesters!' and 'Men's Needs' to their latest album release in 2020, 'Night Work', The Cribs have consistently pushed boundaries. Alongside them, Future Islands brings their emotionally charged performances and distinctive synth-pop sound to the stage. Renowned for captivating live shows and frontman Samuel T. Herring's magnetic stage presence, the band has cemented their status as an influential force in indie music. With their upcoming album, 'People Who Aren’t There Anymore', scheduled for release in the new year, Temple Newsam is an eagerly anticipated destination to witness the bands new material.
In line with the festival's dynamic lineup, White Lies steps onto the stage offering their anthemic indie rock extravaganza. The London-based trio, renowned for their haunting melodies and emotive lyricism seen in hits like 'To Lose My Life' and 'Farewell to the Fairground', bring a distinct blend of intensity and passion to their music. Meanwhile, after a whirlwind tour that echoed through 2023, Mystery Jets are poised for an electrifying comeback. With an impressive repertoire spanning eight studio albums, the Jets promise an unmissable performance, cementing their status as a festival highlight. Among the day's most iconic performances, Melanie C prepares to dazzle the audience at Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024. With a storied legacy as part of the groundbreaking Spice Girls and a flourishing solo career, Melanie C brings an array of timeless hits transcending musical eras. Expect a jubilant summer part when Melanie C takes to the stage for what’s sure to be a highlight of a stacked day at Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024.
Once again cementing themselves as a vital home for new music in Yorkshire and beyond, Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 promises a day full of the best up and coming talent the globe has to offer. From the unstoppable fuzzy rock rhythms of Liverpool's The Mysterines, to the raw energy of Irish garage punks Sprints, the innovative blend of alt-indie fun from the hotly tipped Antony Szmierek and the stadium-sized hooks of breakout guitar sensation Nieve Ella fresh from a sold-out UK headline tour and star-making appearance at Live At Leeds: In The City 2022, the lineup is filled with names ready to become your next favourite artist. Adding to the mix is Scotland's indie-rock anthem kings Vistas, the stunning world of blazing newcomers Matilda Mann and flowerovlove alongside the infectious indie-rock vibes of Irish quartet The Academic. Live At Leeds: In The Park are laying the foundations for future headliners to come.
Commenting on playing Live At Leeds: In The Park, Antony Szmierek said:
‘Playing in Leeds always feels like playing a hometown gig, and I'd play there every week if I could. Very excited to be moving from the basement to the park this year!’
The Slow Readers Club added:
"Leeds has been good to us over the years, from 3 people in a pub in 2010 to stylus and millennium square in 2023, it’s been quite a journey. This will be our first time playing Live at Leeds in the park and we can not wait to see you all!"
Heading to Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024, Cosmo Pyke noted:
“Coming to Leeds is always a joy. I played Live At Leeds: In The City in 2018 and can’t wait to return and share my new music with you all.”
Live At Leeds: In The Park’s return on Saturday 25th May kickstarts festival season the right way. Set against the welcome backdrop of Temple Newsam, it’s a must-visit destination for those looking for their fix of unforgettable festival memories, soundtracked to the most sought-after acts the alternative world and beyond has to offer. Over the past two years Live At Leeds: In The Park has seen the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, Bombay Bicycle Club, Arlo Parks, The Vaccines, Easy Life, Sea Girls, Confidence Man, Everything Everything, Holly Humberstone, The Big Moon, CMAT, Sports Team and more grace its stages - the next evolution from the minds at famed new music leaders Live At Leeds.
Speaking about Live At Leeds: In The Park 2023, Festival Promoter Joe Hubbard said:
“Bring on the summer to come! We can say that right? Well we’re definitely in the mood with the first details of Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 out in the world, with our biggest lineup to date! Balancing an incredible summer day-out that’s accessible to all with being a true destination for music lovers has been at the heart of everything we do at Live At Leeds and this year feels like the perfect summary of that. From raucous big names like The Kooks, local lads The Cribs, the iconic Melanie C and the ace Future Islands to the classic Live At Leeds blend of essential new music names such as Antony Szmierek, Matilda Mann and Sprints - Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 is going to be quite the party. We’ll get the Factor 50 now”.
Tickets for Live At Leeds: In The Park go on general sale from 10am on Friday 24th November, with Tier 1 tickets going on sale for just £62.50, with VIP tickets starting from just £90. Marking itself out as an event bursting with value and accessible to all looking for a fun-filled summer festival day out, Live At Leeds: In The Park is the coming together of a community of music-lovers ready for countless memories to come.
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