FORWARDS Bristol announces inaugural line-up for 2022 event
The line-up includes Fred again.., Jamie XX, The Chemical Brothers and Little Simz
FORWARDS Festival has announced its inaugural line-up for 2022.
The festival, which aims to "harness the power of live events" will be taking place in early September in The Clifton Downs, Bristol.
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According to a press statement, the "two-day festival will harness the power of live events to bring people together for incredible music moments and positive change; through social initiatives and a space for discussion and debate."
It will be welcoming some huge names in electronic and popular music including Jamie XX, The Chemical Brothers, Fred again.., Floating Points, Shygirl, Little Simz, Overmono, Kojey Radical, and Róisín Murphy.
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Jim King, CEO, European Festivals, AEG Presents said: “We are very excited about the launch of FORWARDS with Jamie xx and The Chemical Brothers who headline a really fantastic two days of music and culture, marking the next chapter in the growth of AEG’s festival division.
"We are really delighted that this next journey starts in Bristol, a historic city with an important culture and music heritage and spirit.
"FORWARDS begins a new relationship with our partner's TEAM LOVE, who we have respected from afar for many years and who epitomise all that this great city stands for in live music and culture. Their vision anchors FORWARDS to the heartbeat of this great city and all it has to offer.”
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The event will be taking place over two days on September 3 and 4, 2022.
The festival is working with organisations 'Protect our NHS' and 'Bristol grAttitude' at the event and will be offering all local NHS workers discounted ticket prices.
Tickets will be going on sale at 8:AM UK time on February 25. For more information and for tickets, visit the festival's website here.
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