News: The Gathering Sounds 2023 – First Wave Announcement

Stockton’s new music festival The Gathering Sounds is set to return for its fifth instalment on Saturday 30th September and plans to continue its legacy of showcasing local talent and national acts throughout an action-packed and fun-filled day.

The festival is already shaping up to be the best one yet, as it announced the first wave of artists that are set to play. Headlining the inner-city fest is breakout local lad Andrew Cushin, dirty rock ‘n’ rollers The Skinner Brothers and female alt-rebels GIRLBAND. Other acts already confirmed include The Clause, Deco, Fat Dog, Finn Forster, The Molotovs, Ruby J, Dawks, PICNIC, Bedroom Highclub, San Quentin, The Redroom, Casino, The Thieves, House of Wolves, with many more still to be announced.

Festival organiser Jimmy Beck adds: “The North East has such a wealth of musical talent and The Gathering Sounds Festival is all about championing this talent along with tonnes of amazing artists from across the UK. 

“We shine a spotlight on the artists we believe are truly doing things differently and have the potential to make big waves on the regional, national and international stage. Nurturing the next generation of music is what we’re all about and we’re so excited to bring such an amazing line up to Stockton in September.”

Tickets for The Gathering Sounds Festival are on sale now and available here.