Gathering Sounds Festival 2024 full line-up as Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX lead charge

SNAYX
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A popular Teesside music event is returning in 2024, bigger and better than ever.

Following the record-breaking success in 2023, Gathering Sounds Festival will take place on Saturday, September 28, transforming Stockton into a vibrant hub of live music across various venues, with a line-up of 40 acts set to surpass last year's performances. The Royston Club, Fat Dog, Wings of Desire, and more have already been announced as headliners, ensuring that every part of Stockton will be alive with the sound of future music stars. Gathering Sounds is described as the chance to see the next big thing before they hit the global stage, whether you're into indie rock, dance-punk, or the avant-garde sounds of the Factory Records era.

Each stage has been expertly curated by a leading North East promoter, promising an electrifying showcase of the UK's most exciting talent. This year, the festival is expanding with two new stages - Famous Last Words and This Feeling - offering fans even more thrilling performances from the hottest emerging bands.

Leading the lineup on the Famous Last Words stage at the Georgian Theatre, the unrelenting alt-rockers SNAYX are ready to set the venue alight. Renowned for their thunderous bass riffs and aggressive vocals that grab you by the scruff of the neck, SNAYX has quickly earned a reputation as a must-see act, having already rubbed shoulders with international acts such as D-Boy, Kid Kapichi, and Nova Twins. Attendees can expect nothing less than a raw and electrifying live performance that will leave them clamouring for more.

Also gracing the stage are About Bunny, Komparrison, Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, Wingz of the Monkey, and Ocean Floor Stilla line-up sure to deliver earth-shattering beats and an unforgettable night.

The Royston Club
The Royston Club
Fat Dog
Fat Dog

Meanwhile, the This Feeling stage is boasting the ever-climbing The Crooks from Chesterfield, a band whos stamped their mark with anthemic tracks and a sound that leaves a lasting impact. Sweeping up streams in the tens of thousands for hits like "Silhouette Sunshine" and "She Walks Alone", accompanied by viral-worthy videos, this indie band is on the fast track to taking over 2024.

Their impressive support act includes talent like The Sheratons, The Cavs, CRUZ, Dylan Robert, PVE, Strange Dimensions, and Hannah Robinson, setting the scene for these future rock legends to compete for supremacy.

"This year's Gathering Sounds Festival is a celebration of the best homegrown talent the UK has to offer," festival organiser Jimmy Beck said. "With new stages and more acts than ever before, we're giving these rising stars a platform to shine. Stockton-on-Tees is the place to be for anyone who's serious about music."

More details and tickets are available here.

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