Who’s playing Hardwick Live Festival and when to see them

There's a stellar line-up

Author: Georgie HollandPublished 13th Aug 2019
Last updated 16th Aug 2019

Hardwick Live is taking place at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield from 17th – 18th August for two days of live performances. With four stages of music heading to the North East’s biggest festival this summer, organisers have announced even more acts to look out for and when to see them.

Headline performances from Manic Street Preachers and James on the main stage over the weekend.

Festival-goers can also enjoy a whole host of acts taking to the Discovery Stage at the event, with the release of the full line-up and which acts will be playing on which days.

Saturday:

On Saturday, music fans can enjoy Irish country singer Catherine McGrath, along with alternative rock band The Joy Formidable, Sports Team and indie singer-songwriter Zuzu.

Also performing is pop singer Rothwell, who has supported the likes of Justin Bieber and Boyzone, four-piece alt-rock group Bloxx, pop and folk singer-songwriter Mano McLaughlin, and sets from Baltic and Jarpsy.

Headlining the main stage on Saturday is Manic Street Preachers, with performances from The Zutons, Stiff Little Fingers, Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, The Sherlocks, The Lake Poets, James Walsh and Feva.

Sunday:

The following day, actor and broadcaster Craig Charles takes to the Discovery Stage to entertain fans with funk and soul classics, as well as comedy-folk band The Lancashire Hotpots, Hyde Park Brass and indie-pop trio, Only the Poets.

There will also be sets from Irish multi-instrumentalist ROE, Nottingham rock and roll group Reflekter, five-piece indie rock band The Voluntears, Rivet City and Saint Agnes.

James take top billing on Sunday, with sets from Lisa Stansfield, Ziggy Marley, Billy Bragg, A Certain Ratio, Tim Burgess, Cattle & Cane and Just So.

Elite club brands Glitterbox and Retro will take over the Coachhouse Courtyard over the two days, with top DJs including Joey Negro, Horse Meat Disco, Jeremy Healy and Brandon Block.

This year, for the first time, the festival will welcome a BBC Tees Introducing Stage, showcasing music from 10 of the regions rising stars, along with a range of local DJs taking to the stage at The Dome.

Tickets for this year’s Hardwick Live Festival are currently on sale at £55 for one day or £99 for both days. Concessions are available for children and 13-17-year-olds. Visit here to book.

Glamping and camping options are also available for those who want to immerse themselves in the festival experience.