Forwards Festival 2024: Artists To See
They say the third times the charm, and that’s sure to be the case when Forwards Festival returns for its latest & greatest installment at the end of the month. The festival continues to provide a world-class lineup in music & future-thinking talks in the heart of Bristol.
Previously welcoming names such as Erykah Badu, Charli XCX and Aphex Twin, this year’s edition will see Loyle Carner bring his unmissable live show alongside the legendary dance act LCD Soundsystem. The festival isn’t just content with bringing incredible headliners, a stacked lineup of local and international talent will keep the crowds entertained all day. We’ve picked out a few unmissable highlights below to give a taster of what to expect.
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Glass Beams
The Melbourne masked mysteries will bring a hypnotic mix of surf rock, disco, and psychedelia to enrapture Bristol this year. Their inaugural EP, Mirage, showcases why they have captured the attention of the world, and this will be on full display on the Sunday.
Greentea Peng
Injecting neo-soul with a heavy dose of spiritual, anti-establishment, and heavy, heavy bass. South London’s Greentea Peng brings her eccentric funky r&b to the Saturday lineup.
Jessie Ware
The Sunday night is for dancing, and who better to kick the crowds boogie shoes into gear than Jessie Ware. Riding high off the Mercury Prize Nominated, That! Feels Good!— she’s sure to bring the house down.
Yussef Dayes
One of the great jazz talents of our times Yussef Dayes and his incredible live band have been thrilling audiences across the world over the past few years. An afternoon spot on the Saturday is sure to be a memorable one.
Not only does the line up shine a light on the wider UK’s talent, but the bill also contains a quality selection of local Bristol artists. This includes producer and rapper Danny Chaska, lo-fi rapper Kwazii, psychedelic soul group Cousin Kula, and post-punk band knives.
Aside from the music, the festival offers a fresh creative space for discussion and debate in the form of the The Information stage. The two day festival will also see timely debate and conversation on The Information; providing an important platform for discussion and will be featuring a host of experts, disruptors, creatives, writers and thinkers such as Brian Eno, Mikaela Loach and Bashy.
Forwards Festival continues to live up to its name by focusing on forward-thinking alongside world-class music.