Maribou State, Frank Carter And The Sex Pistols And Sean Paul Among First Acts For Boomtown 2025
Friday, 06 December 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Rory Dewar
The first line-up announcement for next year's Boomtown Fair has arrived.
At the top of the bill are Maribou State (pictured), Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols, and Sean Paul, with Overmono, Hybrid Minds, Nia Archives, Azealia Banks and Rudimental also confirmed for the event.
Other acts announced include 4AM Kru, 999999999, Anfisa Letyago, The Blessed Madonna, Boney M, Brass Against, Fat Dog, Ferocious Dog, Girls Don’t Sync, Honey Dijon, Hot 8 Brass Brand, I Hate Models, James Hype, Jayda G, Joey Valance & Brae, Joy Orbison, Jyoty, Kenya Grace, Kurupt FM, Nova Twins, Pa Salieu, The Mary Wallopers, The Wailers and The Wurzels.
In addition to the first names, organisers have revealed some changes to the site for 2025. A new stage, Hydro, will host some of the best acts in house, techno, and disco, while the Origin stage will be revamped as an ancient temple, newly named The Lions Gate.
The festival, which has been dubbed Chapter 4: Power Of Now, will take place at Winchester’s Matterley Bowl in August. Over 600 more artists across over 50 stages are still to be announced.
What? A multi-day festival that combines a diverse multi-genre musical line-up with theatrical concepts and circus spectaculars, in an immersive world that exists within a fictitious city.
Where? Matterley Bowl, Winchester.
When? August 6-10, 2025.
Who? Leading the first line-up announcement are Maribou State, Sean Paul, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Overmono, Hybrid Minds, Nia Archives, Azealia Banks and Rudimental.
They'll be joined by 4AM Kru, 999999999, Anfisa Letyago, The Blessed Madonna, Boney M, Brass Against, Fat Dog, Ferocious Dog, Girls Don’t Sync, Honey Dijon, Hot 8 Brass Brand, I Hate Models, James Hype, Jayda G, Joey Valance & Brae, Joy Orbison, Jyoty, Kenya Grace, Kurupt FM, Nova Twins, Pa Salieu, The Mary Wallopers, The Wailers and The Wurzels. Many more acts are to be announced in the run-up to the event.
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