Hit The North is the perfect day festival to kickstart summer season.
Inviting you to explore Newcastle’s music venues while celebrating and discovering new acts, Hit The North serves up a cross-genre blend with the chance to discover new bands alongside those set to become festival favourites.
Ahead of this year’s festival, we’ve picked out our top ten bands to catch at this year’s Hit The North Festival on May 6th.
Avalanche Party | 4.15pm Riverside
It’s no surprise Avalanche Party have been dubbed as a ‘must-see’ act live, due to their energetic and flamboyant sets as they bring their raucous set to Riverside.
Fizzy Blood | 2pm Bridge Hotel
We’ll be kicking off our festival day with Fizzy Blood as they gear up for the release of their new EP ‘Pink Magic’. Set for many festivals across the summer, Hit The North will kickstart their season with a set guaranteed to shake up your day.
Hockey Dad | 8.45pm Think Tank
Aussie surf-rock duo Hockey Dad will bring their addictive tunes set for singalongs to Think Tank showcasing singles from their new EP ‘Blend Inn’.
Marmozets | 6.45pm Boiler Shop
Marmozets will return to the Toon, after their recent sold-out Riverside Show, bringing their energetic rock to town. As they continue to celebrate the release of their 2017 album ‘Knowing What You Know Now’, the set will certainly raise temperatures.
Marsicans 4.15pm | Jumpin Jacks
With indie bops set for the summer, Marsicans are bound to add some sunshine to your day – no matter the weather outside. Judging by their previous sets and continually catchy tunes, we reckon it’s your last chance to catch them at a more intimate setting.
Pale Waves 6.45pm | Riverside
It’s been no surprise that Pale Waves have rocketed in little less than a year with their new-found sound. Primed to indie pop perfection, the band will return to Newcastle with a slot at Riverside – a far cry from their last 180 capacity Newcastle show – showcasing their glittering singles. It’s bound to be a packed room so make sure you head along early to secure your spot!
The Pale White 4.20pm | Boiler Shop
Local indie trio The Pale White have come along way since opening the O2 Academy stage at Hit The North last year. Since then, the Toon’s rising stars have conquered the UK’s touring scene with Twin Atlantic and The Amazons, alongside festival slots at Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and selling out Newcastle’s iconic Riverside venue. Expect tunes guaranteed to ignite the festival fever.
RedFaces | 9.30pm Mining Institute
Bringing rock and riffs to Mining Institute, anticipation is high for RedFaces who have been tipped for a top year ahead by the likes of NME, BBC Radio 1 and MTV for their 2018 lists.
Sea Girls 8.15pm | Jumpin Jacks
With festival slots secured at multiple festivals, Sea Girls are set to make waves this summer with their shimmer indie-soaked sound. Since surfacing last summer, the band has already made their way into our top acts list, with regular features on our Track of the Day listings.
Yves 3.15pm | Jumpin Jacks
Self-dubbed ‘noise pop trio’ Yves will swing by Newcastle following their debut headline tour in spring. Ready to go with their new name and sound in tow, they’ll start the day with a rock injection at Jumpin Jacks.
Tickets for Hit The North Festival are on sale now via See Tickets.