Pale Waves have always existed in their own world. Equal parts heartbreak, high drama and arena-sized catharsis. Fronted by the magnetic Heather Baron-Gracie alongside Ciara Doran and Charlie Wood, the Manchester band have evolved from cult favourites into one of the UK’s most distinctive alternative acts, blending shimmering pop hooks with gothic romanticism and razor-sharp emotional honesty. Across a string of acclaimed releases and relentless touring, Pale Waves have built a fiercely devoted global fanbase that connects as deeply to the band’s identity and aesthetic as they do the songs themselves.
Now, Pale Waves are pushing further than ever before. Fresh from touring arenas across Europe with Louis Tomlinson and joining the lineup for BludFest, the band are continuing to expand their international footprint with new European festival appearances and a headline September tour breaking new ground across the continent. With new music arriving later this year, Pale Waves stand on the edge of another defining chapter - darker, sharper and more ambitious than ever.
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With support from Cortney Dixon, Esmeralda Road and Venus Grrrls
Cortney Dixon is a powerhouse artist, producer, songwriter, and guitarist delivering fierce glam-punk energy with sharp pop sensibilities. From the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury 2025 to nine SXSW showcases in Austin, TX, the South Shields-born artist blends raw DIY grit with infectious hooks, fuzzy riffs, and fearless storytelling that turns pain into power.
Esmeralda Road are a Belfast band quickly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new live acts to emerge from the UK and Ireland.
Built on sharp songwriting, restless rhythms and an instinct for turning small rooms into full-blown parties, the band first gained attention through a string of sold-out shows in Belfast and early releases that spread quickly online
Leeds based alt-rock coven Venus Grrrls have been making some serious noise over the past 12 months. Current single ‘Ivy Tree’ was co-written and produced by Max Helyer from You Me at Six and is the second of a string of singles they have worked on together following the release of ‘Eighteen Crows’ earlier this year.
