Among the newly announced acts are Super Furry Animals, the beloved Welsh indie-pop innovators whose kaleidoscopic catalogue continues to influence generations. Their long-awaited return to the stage, and to EOTR, bridges nostalgia and reinvention, making them a perfect fit for an anniversary celebration of this scale. Another returning favourite, Kurt Vile, brings his unmistakable brand of hazy, psych-tinged indie rock back to the Larmer Tree Gardens. Known for his meandering guitar lines and laid-back vocals, Vile’s set is likely to be a dreamy late-summer highlight.

Injecting a burst of chaotic energy into the lineup are Fat Dog, one of the most talked-about new bands in the UK underground scene. Their genre-blurring mix of techno, rock, and experimental noise, which they’ve called “scream-into-pillow music” has earned them a devoted following for their unpredictable live shows. Expect mosh pits, sweat, and a sense of total abandon when they take the stage, the kind of set people talk about for years afterwards.

Other artists include the revered songwriter Lucinda Williams and psych-rock workhorse Ty Segall bring heavyweight live reputations to Larmer Tree Gardens. Elsewhere, celebrated vocalist and composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland appears with Elizabeth Copeland, alongside the widescreen post-rock and folk textures of caroline, the shadowy intensity of Just Mustard, the experimental electronics of james K, and the visceral noise-rap of YHWH Nailgun. It’s a bill that invites you to explore, stumble across new favourites, and stay out later than you planned.

What truly makes EOTR unmissable is its mix of genres and celebration of difference- the way folk minimalists bump shoulders with avant-garde jazz players, the way you can wander from a raucous late-night set to a quiet forest performance. The festival consistently gives space to rising stars and niche artists who later become household names, proving that its curators still have their finger firmly on the pulse of what’s next in music. It’s the sort of weekend where every slot on the timetable feels like a potential discovery.

A fourth mystery headliner is yet to be revealed, keeping fans eagerly speculating. Whether it’s a legendary reunion, a beloved cult act, or an unexpected newcomer, the surprise promises to be worth the wait and only adds to the sense of anticipation building around this year’s event. The festival will take place at Larmer Tree Gardens between September 3 and September 6.

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The festival has taken place annually, since 2006, in Dorset at the Larmer Tree Gardens and showcases an eclectic range of music, from independent rock and folk to electronic and world music. With six stages, End of the Road Festival have hosted many exclusive and unforgettable sets since its ascension. Their stages have seen boundary-breaking rapper Little Simz, indie-rock band Yard Act, Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and punk duo Lambrini Girls take the stage over the last four years.

Taking place between August 28 and 31 next year, the festival witnesses huge demand each year, having sold out on every single year since its inaugural edition in 2006. Currently Early Bird, Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets have sold out, however, the third and final tier are on sale now, and can be accessed here.

After releasing his sixth studio album, ‘Mahashmashana’ at the end of November, American musician Father John Misty was one of the first acts to be announced in End of the Road Festival’s star-studded 2025 lineup. Having been in the industry since the early noughties, Father John Misty has become renowned for his unconventional performance style and ironic lyricism throughout his discography. He recently established a younger generation of fans having obtained a viral hit on TikTok, the single ‘Real Love Baby’ originally released in 2016, resurfaced on TikTok earlier this year and currently have almost half a million videos under its sound. Father John Misty’s set at End of the Road Festival will showcase his much loved tracks along with newly released songs from his latest album.

Joining Father John Misty, Self Esteem will grace the stage with her empowering experimental pop anthems. With over a decade’s worth of experience within the music industry, Rebecca Lucy Taylor known professionally as Self Esteem, has developed a captivating artistry which surrounds lyricism with a profound vulnerability and realism against the backdrop of punchy rhythms and powerful instrumentation. Her sophomore album, ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ released in 2021 further catapulted Self Esteem into stardom due to its thought-provoking and relatable lyrics presented within an energetic pop manner. A stand-out track ‘I Do This All The Time’ reveals the complexity surrounding being human – the triumphs and the heartaches – Taylor urges herself and listeners to remain hopeful due to the track’s deeply conversational lyrics and tender composition.

Caribou, Sharon Van Etten, Moonchild Sanelly and many other exciting acts will join Self Esteem and Father John Misty in next year’s edition of the End of The Road Festival. An event all indie rock and folk listeners will love.

It’s go time! The lineup for #EOTR2024 is here. Explore the full lineup and book your tickets here: https://t.co/zGKGdovsd8
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— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) February 7, 2024

The festival returns to Lamar Tree Gardens in Wiltshire and will take place from 29 August until 1 September 2024. One of Britain’s best alternative rock and folk festivals, it traces its roots back to 2006, and has since won a number of festival awards, including ‘Best Small Festival’ at the 2011 UK Festival Awards and ‘Best Small Festival’ at the NME Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

Bristol rock favourites Idles will end their summer with an appearance at End Of The Road before jetting off for their second North American tour of the year later in September. The post-hardcore heavyweights return to Lamar Tree Gardens having performed at the Big Top stage back in 2018.

Shoegaze giants Slowdive will cap off a heavy summer schedule filled with European festival shows with a headline appearance at this year’s event. The group released their fifth studio Everything Is Alive last September, returning with their signature shoegaze sound that continues to delight fans new and old.

Watch the music video for “Sugar For The Pill” by Slowdive below:

Another headlining act is Swedish artist Fever Ray, AKA Karin Dreijer, formerly part of electronic music duo The Knife. Dreijer will bring their illuminating, experimental art-pop for all to witness next summer and will be joined by folk hero Will Oldham, better known professionally as Bonnie “Prince” Billy (or Palace in his formative years). Once labelled an ‘Appalachian post-punk solipsist’, the DIY folk singer is known for both his ability to transcend sub-genres of folk, making them his own, and for his enigmatic and wholly spiritual live shows. His upcoming first appearance at Britain’s premier folk festival is, therefore, long overdue.

Watch the music video for “I See A Darkness” by Bonnie “Prince” Billy below:

End Of The Road festival saw King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Allah-Las perform last year, and past years have seen acts like Jeffrey Lewis, Patti Smith, Tame Impala and Mac DeMarco play. Check out this year’s full line-up here.

Tickets are available to purchase now here.

We’re delighted to share the news that Fleet Foxes, @brighteyesband & @Khruangbin will be joining @PIXIES at EOTR2022. Plus @TheMagFields, @AldousHarding, @perfumegenius, @TINARIWEN, @bmblackmidi, @greentea_peng & many more.

Grab your tickets here: https://t.co/NquC05vck7 pic.twitter.com/X6zVDSbjBB

— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) January 25, 2022

Occurring on September 1^st-4^th, the festival is a big event for fans of rock and folk music, having sold out every year since 2008 to the thousands of fans it attracts. Debuting in 2006 and created by friends Simon Taffe and Sofia Hagberg, it’s held centre stage to a whole host of well-known artists, and has even won a Best Small Festival Award four times since its inception.

Simon Taffe had this to say: “I’m beyond excited about our 2022 line-up, which features artists we’ve been asking to play since 2006 and includes some of the greatest songwriters of all time in my opinion …. We have all been through a lot together and it feels good to be back, and to finally be able to dance with friends and artists from all over the world again.”

The festival takes place in Larmer Tree Gardens and features a host of attractions, with a film tent, a games area (ping-pong and table football catch your fancy?) and late-night entertainment for those of you into your karaoke. Camping is an option, so you can make the most of the four-day festivities whilst you’re there.

Despite being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the festival came back in full swing last year, receiving a five-star review in The Independent and hosting names such as Damon Albarn, Little Simz, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Hot Chip. Hopefully, 2022 can see the festival’s legacy carried on as live music makes its tentative comeback across the world, with artists such as Black Midi, The Magnetic Fields and Yard Act also part of the line-up this year. For a more full list, you can look here.

However, in terms of festival news, that’s not all. Parklife announced today that 50 Cent, Megan Thee Stallion and Tyler, the Creator will all be part of the line-up at Heaton Park in June. Other well-known artists involved include rapper Headie One, Lewis Capaldi and up-and-coming star PinkPantheress. Tickets for this one will be on sale to all next Thursday. If interested, you can go here.

PARKLIFE 2022 IS HERE Tag 3 mates, RT & like for your chance to win x4 backstage passes, a free bar tab & hotel for you & your crew Three pre-sale live now for 48hrs on Three+ PL presale 10am Wednesday Subject to availability, Gen Sale Thurs 10amhttps://t.co/48Wh6GZbLT pic.twitter.com/KSyQ6FmUi2 — Parklife 2022 (@Parklifefest) January 25, 2022

On the whole, it seems to be a good time for music fans all over the world, and if you want to make the most of it, you can get tickets for End of the Road here.

UPDATE 13/04/2022

As of the 13th of April, End of the Road has announced that a number of new groups have been added to the roster, and have also announced that they are issuing extra tickets for this year. These are available via the festival’s website, although we’d advise any prospective attendees to act fast, as they will sell out soon.

Joining the line-up are bombastic New York art rock duo Battles, electronic artist Ross From Friends, American indie-rocker Soccer Mommy, post-punk flavoured West Yorkshire rockers English Teacher, fuzzed out alt-rock outfit Spirit of the Beehive, alongside Skullcrusher and Karima Walker, to name just a few. A full list can be seen below.

Soccer Mommy
Battles
Ross From Friends
BCUC
Kareem Ali (DJ)
Tom Ravenscroft(DJ)
Skullcrusher
Spirit of the Beehive
The Umlauts
English Teacher
Highschool
Uwade
Lichen
Vogues
Karima Walker
Tiny Leaves
Steven Durkan and the Acid Commune

The festival took to their Twitter to announce the exciting news.

Hey! We’ve been trying to meet them, and now we’re delighted to welcome the legendary @PIXIES as our first #EOTR2022 headliner. One of the most influential guitar bands of the past forty years, they’ll bring their thrilling live show to EOTR for the first time next September. pic.twitter.com/LEc8nY9QsM

— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) September 21, 2021

The festival will take place from 1st September- 4th September 2022 at Larmer Tree Gardens. The Dorset event has been described by the Guardian in a press release as a “Life-affirming festival” along with a five-star review.  The festival only recently wrapped up its 15th-anniversary event, the 2021 event boasted a lineup full of impressive acts including Hot Chip, 2021 Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks and a special guest appearance by Blur and Gorillaz artist Damon Albarn. The festival has been a summer staple since its inception in 2006, the event has gained a reputation for featuring a lineup full of the most current acts.

Next year will mark the third time in which Pixies have been announced as a headliner, in 2020 the “Where is My Mind” performers were billed to play but with the COVID-19 pandemic the festival was cancelled. The band were again billed to headline at this year’s event but were forced to pull out due to travel restrictions. In tribute to the group’s absence, singer-songwriter King Krule performed a cover of “Wave of Mutilation”, taken from the Pixies’ second studio album Doolittle released in 1989.

A statement on the festival’s website confirms the headline announcement whilst describing the group’s musical importance. “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the legendary Pixies as our first End Of The Road Festival 2022 headliner. The pioneers of loud-quiet-loud, and one of the most influential guitar bands of the past forty years, they’ll bring their visceral, thrilling live show to Larmer Tree Gardens for the first time next September. With 2022 early-birds selling out in under a minute, tickets are still flying out the door at record speed, so secure yours before it’s too late.”

Formed in Boston, the group originally comprised of Black Francis aka Frank Black on vocals and rhythm guitar, Joey Santiago on lead guitar, Kim Deal on bass and backing vocals and David Lovering on drums. The original lineup was active until 2013 when Deal left the group. Deal was replaced with a former member of the Muffs and The Pandoras Kim Shattuck as a touring bassist. Shattuck was then replaced with Paz Lenchantin who was made a permanent band member in 2016. Lenchantin is a world renounced bassist, known for her work in groups A Perfect Circle and rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age.

Since their formation and early work Pixies have become incredibly influential and synonymous with hits, Kurt Cobian once admitted that he stole riffs from their music. The group are famed for popularising the loud-quiet-loud music style and turning the method into a respected art form. The group made a huge impact within the musical landscape of the 1990s and have remained as popular and celebrated to this day. The band’s initial genre-defining singles include “Gigantic”, “Monkey Gone to Heaven”, “Here Comes Your Man” and “Debaser”.

The group disbanded in 1993 but reunited in 2004, during their eleven-year hiatus, the band members concentrated on their solo projects. On 13th April 2004, the Pixies played their first reunion gig in Minnesota followed by many more reunion performances. New music followed shortly after; in June 2004 the group released a new track exclusively via iTunes entitled “Bam Thwok”, the song reached number one within the UK Official Download Chart.

Various compilations and anniversary editions of their back catalogue were then released and in 2014 the group released their first studio album since their split. Indie Cindy was released to great critical success and two more studio albums followed its release. The band’s most recent release was the 2019 album Beneath the Eyrie, the release sired two singles and reached number seven within the UK album charts whilst accumulating huge critical and commercial success.

The early bird tickets have now sold out, as well as tiers 2 and 3. Tier 4 tickets are now on sale along with the festival’s payment deposit scheme

Click here to purchase tickets.

Please welcome our #EOTR21 festival lineup poster! Big thanks to Kells Hayward for the utterly gorgeous design. A limited run of screen printed versions will be available on site from the merch shop next week.

(Lineup correct at time of going to print) pic.twitter.com/z7PkacppA4

— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) August 29, 2021

Tonight’s special guest on the Woods, @damonalbarn performing his phenomenal solo tracks alongside a couple of Blur and Gorillaz fan favourites. | Burak Cingi pic.twitter.com/G9DSaDUad3 — EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) September 3, 2021

The festival, which debuted in 2006, celebrated its slightly belated fifteenth anniversary this year, featuring an eclectic melting pot of artists during its four-day proceedings and re-introducing live music in a way that harkened back to the days of pre-pandemic frivolity. Being a more modestly sized festival than the likes of Reading & Leeds, End Of The Road has long since had a capacity of 15,000 people, which was indeed fulfilled this year according to NME.

The four days have proven to be a roaring success, as evidenced by EOTR’s Twitter feed, which has been ablaze with delighted fans since the festival began on September 2^nd, proclaiming how good it was to be back at a music festival and sharing pictures of a range of live performances. The assorted line-up of the festival certainly seems to have provided something to suit everyone’s taste, from the hazy psychedelic atmospheres of Japanese band Kikagaku Moyo to the jazz-flavoured post-punk of Squid and the searing-hot rhymes of London rapper Little Simz.

How are we faring? All excited, we hope, for tonight’s headliners @sleafordmods, @JnnyG and Romare. It’s going to be a good one. Special thanks to @squidbanduk, @janeweavermusic and everyone who’s set us up nicely today already. | Shaun Gordon, Nick Helderman, and Gem Harris pic.twitter.com/g2LlGQTP00 — EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) September 4, 2021

Brilliant Thursday night @EOTR My new favourite band @kikagaku_moyo Can’t believe I ever existed before I heard/saw them last night. pic.twitter.com/ReJhNA7lJ0 — Jaygigphotos (@jaygigphotos) September 3, 2021

A huge congrats to @arloparks on her #MercuryPrize win! Massively deserved, and it was an honour to have her join us at #EOTR2021 this past weekend.

| @gemharrisphoto pic.twitter.com/8zeqVRiUjn

— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) September 10, 2021

Since the festival’s conclusion on Sunday the 5^th of September, End Of The Road has issued two tiers of tickets for next year’s festival, with the initial Early Bird tickets selling out in under a minute, according to EOTR’s Twitter. Presently, the second tier of tickets to End of The Road 2022 can be found on their website, with two more tiers being made available soon.

A week on from #EOTR2021 and we’re still on a high. We’d like to, once more, thank every single one of you for making last weekend so unforgettable. Lord knows it was long overdue. Tickets for next year are on sale now at https://t.co/zrODeZiNb1. We can’t wait to do it all again. pic.twitter.com/BwGvRA2ban

— EndOfTheRoadFestival (@EOTR) September 10, 2021

The event is called “In The Garden Of Streaming” and and will feature some musicians from the original line-up, such as Squid, Katy J Pearson, Billy Nomates, The Golden Dregs, Modern Woman and more.There’s also going to be an “array of electrifying surprises to disrupt your living room (and your neighbours).”

“You knew it, we knew it… Not even wild horses could keep us from bringing you a slice of live End of the Road magic. Since you can’t come to us this year, we’ll come to you”, the new website, specifically created for the online event, reads. “We owe a huge debt of thanks to you, our audience, for sticking with us this year”, festival organisers said. “We can’t thank you enough but we’re not through the woods yet.”

We’re playing the field of streams for our fav festival ever. Tune in on Sunday! Loads of great stuff on https://t.co/Z7502LFyoB

— Squid (@squidbanduk) August 27, 2020

“We’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you an evening of live performance, and we want as many of you to join us as possible so this event is available free of charge. If you feel you can, we’d really appreciate your contributions toward covering our costs. 20% of all proceeds will go to our long term local charity partner CODA MUSIC TRUST.”

“We’ll miss partying with you all this year, so let’s turn the volume up to eleven and make it count. See you in cyberspace.” To join the virtual party, head over to the website on September 6 here.

Tillman has released three singles from the album so far: ‘Mr. Tillman’, ‘Disappointing Diamonds Are The Rarest of Them All’ and ‘Just Dumb Enough to Try’. He also released a music video for ‘Mr. Tillman’ last week.

Pure Comedy was released last year to huge critical acclaim, with 5 star reviews from NME, The Guardian, and Mojo, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. It was also my personal pick for the best album of the year.

Tillman last played in the UK last year, and played Glastonbury Festival, and headlined End Of The Road – his first festival headlining show.

There will be two separate sections to Tillman’s tour of the UK and Ireland, with him originally arriving in May, but then coming back in October. Tickets go on sale at 10am on the 11th of May, and are available here.

May 

25 – Belfast, Ireland – BBC Music The Biggest Weekend
26 – Halifax, England – The Piece Hall
27 – London, England – All Points East Festival
28 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street
29 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street
30 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street

October 

26 – Gateshead, England – Sage Gateshead
27 – Liverpool, England – Olympia
28 – Portsmouth, England – Portsmouth Guildhall
29 – Leicester, England – De Montfort Hall
30 – Bath, England – The Forum Bath

Frightened Rabbit are set to headline a number of UK shows in November, as well as performing at festivals this summer.

Singer Scott Hutchinson said ‘ ‘The Woodpile is about that night you felt utterly out of place, alone, awkward and cornered. All any of us want in those instances is for someone we care about to come and take us away from it all. It’s escapist, but also claustrophobic in places. I like the idea of contrasting a big, confident piece of music with lyrics that express uncertainty and vulnerability. ‘

Track listing:

The Woodpile

Default Blues

Radio Silence

Candlelit

UK tour dates:

Nov 5: Newcastle University
Nov 6: Ritz, Manchester
Nov 7: Anson Rooms, Bristol
Nov 8: Brixton Academy, London
Nov 10: Southampton University, Southampton
Nov 11: Birmingham Institute
Nov 12: Sheffield Leadmill
Nov 14: Dublin Olympia
Nov 15: Mandela Hall, Belfast
Nov 16: O2 Academy, Glasgow

Summer 2013 festival dates:

Aug 9: Boardmasters, Newquay
Aug 23: Reading FestivalNME/Radio 1 Stage
Aug 24: Leeds FestivalNME/Radio 1 Stage
Aug 30-Sept1: End Of The Road Festival

Check out Frightened Rabbits’ new track Default Blues here: