2017 / ISSUE 100
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FESTIVALS
With 73 acts present at Tramlines this year,
Sheffield is sure to have something for everyone
on the weekend of the 21st-23rd July.
This city based festival is back and
ready to pop off!
Headlining at this year's festival are
the Libertines, All Saints, Primal
Scream, Kano and Metronomy.
Joining the headliners are the funky
Hot 8 Brass Band who will hopefully
smash out their brass rendition of
Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing'. Since
their 2016 comeback its the band
you can't help but get excited for.
Politically conscious and creative
rapper Akala will also be performing,
adding even more variety to this
already vibrant and dynamic festival.
For each day there is an extensive
choice of after parties and club
nights to continue the festival
partying into the early hours; with
DJs and dance artists such as DJ Q,
Flava D and Cause & Affect, to just
name a few.
However, the best thing about
Tramlines is its affordability - now
on its final tier the festival is still less
than £50 for the weekend. Of course
- pair this with the attractive drinks &
prices further north and you have no
excuse not to go!
Coming to Printworks from the 22nd - 23rd July this
summer, the Afropunk London lineup is already looking
too sick for words!
For over 14 years the festival has been
known for its multiculturalism and diversity
for people of all races, genders, colours
and tastes. Unlike most festivals, Afropunk
"is less concerned with genres and
pigeonholes than the strength and unity of
otherness."
Which is why it boasts of a fusion of
genres from grime, punk, soul, hip-hop,
reggae, pop and plenty more. Stepping
up to this eclectic lineup is Danny Brown,
Corinne Bailey Rae, Jazzie B, Little Simz,
Kojey Radical, Nadia Rose & more!
Other than roping in heavyweight acts,
the festival will also host a bunch of
pop-ups, from food stalls, art exhibitions
and DJ sets from several talented up and
coming artists.
So if you fancy a festival where you can
be yourself, and as weird as you like with
no one batting an eye, get your tickets
now!
TRAMLINES IS THE CHEAPEST
PLACE TO GET WASTED AT THIS
SUMMER!
AFROPUNK RETURNS WITH JME,
LIANNE LA HAVIS, WILLOW SMITH,
NAO & THUNDERCAT!
