Summer of '69 coming to Sheffield - as Bryan Adams to headline Rock N Roll Circus
'His catalogue of hits and legendary live performances are the stuff of rock folklore'
We may not even have officially kicked off summer - but the iconic Rock N Roll Circus is set to round off the 2025 season with a bang in just a few months time, which'll see music icon Bryan Adams taking to the stage under the Friday night lights at the Don Valley bowl.
Adams' career has so far spanned four decades, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide - all of which earned him a place in rock history with timeless hits such as “Summer of '69”, “Heaven”, and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.”
He's currently touring the world with his ‘Roll With The Punches’ tour.
Joining Bryan Adams is an all-star line-up of artists including Melanie C, Newton Faulkner, Cassyette, Nell Mescal, Somebody’s Child, Ashley Singh, Deco, Bethany Grace, Crystal Tides, Femur, The Crookes, Sundress, Charlie Floyd, and Alice Ede.
'His legendary live performances are the stuff of rock folklore'
Ali O’Reilly, Festival Director, said: “Unfortunately, The Wombats will no longer be playing Friday 29th but we are delighted to announce an exciting new act so Friday can go ahead as planned.
"We’re incredibly excited to welcome Bryan Adams to Rock N Roll Circus. His catalogue of hits and legendary live performances are the stuff of rock folklore, and having him headline Friday night means fans are in for a real treat.”
Joining Bryan Adams on the line-up is Melanie C - one fifth of pop legends the Spice Girls - a group in which she helped define a generation.
Her impressive solo career has seen over 20 million records sold, chart-topping hits like "Never Be the Same Again" and "I Turn to You", and critically acclaimed recent albums that prove she’s still pushing boundaries. Expect bangers, nostalgia, and top-tier vocals from a true pop legend.
Newton Faulkner, known for his percussive guitar style and unmistakable voice will also roll into Sheffield.
Hits like "Dream Catch Me" and "Teardrop" have become festival favourites.
Then there’s Cassyette, the rising alt-pop star who’s described as “the future of rock” by Kerrang! - as she fuses punk, metal and pop in something totally her own.
She’s supported My Chemical Romance, stormed festival stages, and she’s just getting started.
Rock N Roll Circus 2025 takes place between August 27 - 30.
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