Festival Line-Up
We’re delighted to welcome The Charlatans as the DocksFest 25 main stage headliner. Since breaking through in 1990 The Charlatans have become one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands, their indie roots the focal point of a sound that has taken in everything from psychedelia to soul and funk via country rock.
The band has had three UK #1 albums (‘Some Friendly’, ‘The Charlatans’, ‘Tellin’ Stories’) and another seven Top 10 records. Their iconic hits include ‘The Only One I Know’, ‘One To Another’, ‘North Country Boy’ and ‘How High’ and many others.
Their journey hasn’t been without immense challenges, notably the tragic losses of keyboardist Rob Collins in 1996 and drummer Jon Brookes in 2013. Yet the band – Tim Burgess (vocals), Martin Blunt (bass), Mark Collins (guitar) and Tony Rogers (keys) – have continued their storied legacy and deliver an unforgettable live experience whether they’re headlining the O2 Academy Brixton, or hitting festivals such as Glastonbury and Reading.
Ash is a Northern Irish pop punk and alternative rock band formed in 1992 by Tim Wheeler and Mark Hamilton, hailing from Downpatrick, Country Down, Northern Ireland. Known for singles ‘Girl From Mars’, ‘Shining Light’ and ‘Burn Baby Burn’, Ash’s music has millions of streams and the band has made huge festival appearances all over the world. Ash, who will tour with The Darkness next Spring, have previously headlined Glastonbury’s John Peel stage and have also toured with bands such as Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.
Maximo Park is a British alternative rock band from Newcastle, consisting of Paul Smith, Duncan Lloyd, Archis Tiku, Lukas Wooller, and Tom English. Formed in 2001 by guitarist Duncan Lloyd who initially brought together Archis, Lukas and Tom, the band eventually recruited Paul Smith for vocals.
With multiple hits including ‘Apply Some Pressure’. ‘Our Velocity’ and ‘Books From Boxes’ the band is 20 years young and, now, eight albums deep in a career that – without hesitation, repetition or deviation – has been consistently thrilling, as perennially invigorating a blast for the head, as it is the heart, as it is for the feet.
Buzz phrases are often thrown around frivolously when it comes to new and emerging artists. However, when it comes to describing the immaculate rise of Manchester’s CORELLA, applying them feels more than justified. Performing together since meeting at university, the band’s compliment – consisting of Joel Smith (vocals), Jack Taylor (guitar), Ben Henderson (bass) and James Faw (drums) – professes a message of youthful confidence in exploring what it is to grow up in the UK today, meting out the challenges thrown their way with a united front and positive mindset.
‘Isle Of Wight indie’ is a sure-fire sub-genre in the making given the swathe of sardonic, female-led bands that the island’s musical talent has been producing of late. Coach Party are part of the aforementioned, a plucky four-piece whose witty lyricism and left-field pop hooks buck the trend of contemporary indie bands by being more engrossing with repeated listens.
EVER are an high energy Alt-Rock band from Cleethorpes, UK.
Since bursting onto the music scene in 2023, they have racked up millions of views and gained a strong fanbase, both online and at live shows. Their debut single ‘Don’t Know How to Love’ earned them a spot on the EA Sports NHL25 soundtrack, and caught the attention of people world wide, including Steve Schnur of EA games, and Grammy award winning record producer Rob Cavallo. The band signed to Rob’s management company ‘Done Deal’ in the Summer, and will be heading to LA soon to record their debut album.
Bouncing between post-punk and alternative indie rock, Grimsby’s Last of the Wonder Kids have mastered the art of mixing fuzzy melodies, garage psych riffs and infectious hooks to paint an often chaotic picture of life and love in their small Northern town. Having toured extensively since their formation and with several major festivals under their belt, the four piece have been celebrated by the likes of BBC 6Music Recommends and BBC Introducing across the UK for their song writing and high energy live shows.
Lloyd Griffith
Lloyd Griffith is a comedian, actor, presenter and classically trained singer. He’s starred in Return To Paradise (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Ted Lasso (Apple TV), Nolly (ITVx), House of Games (BBC 2), Not Going Out (BBC 1). He was also co-host of Soccer AM on Sky Sports and was co-host of FLINCH on Netflix. He’s supported the likes of Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett and Blossoms on tour. Diane’s son.
