The Vaccines, Peace and Circa Waves are but a few bands playing Live at Leeds Festival 2018. This year’s event takes place on the 5th of May and is located in Leeds’ city centre, with a number of various different venues taking part in the city’s biggest party! With this year being Live at Leeds’ 11 year anniversary, there is no doubt that this year will be bigger and better than ever! With that being said, we couldn’t let you go without giving you our Essential Playlist for showcasing some of the best artists playing this year! Check out our Essential Playlist for Live at Leeds 2018 below or listen along in Spotify!
Hatchie
The shoegaze synth-pop artist from Brisbane, Australia is worth keeping an eye out for over the course of the day. You’ll find her playing the DIY NEU Stage from 1:30 pm till 2:00 pm. Hatchie is still fairly new on the scene but will no doubt get a loyal following over here in the UK.
Gaffa Tape Sandy
Gaffa Tape Sandy’s debut EP, Spring Killing, leading this three-piece to perform on the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury Festival back in 2017. The garage rock band formed by three friends set out to create something loud and exciting and they’ve done just that! They can be found on the BBC Music Introducing West Yorkshire Stage from 4:00 pm till 4:30 pm.
Lily Moore
Taking clear influences from the likes Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill, this 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Brighton is blessed with stunning vocals that grab your attention from the moment she begins. Lily Moore is our must-see of the day, as there is no doubt this won’t be that last you hear of her! Catch her performance at The Wardrobe Bar from 8:00 pm till 8:30 pm.
Circa Waves
Performing on The Independent Stage from 10:15 pm till 11:30 pm, the indie rock band hailing from Liverpool have grown a loyal fanbase over the past five or so years. Releasing their second debut album, Different Creatures, last year, saw a shift in tone for the band, becoming a lot more mature in their lyrics and overall attitude. Regardless of this, Circa Waves never fail to create an amazing atmosphere live.
Nelson Can
Formed on nothing but bass, drums and killer vocals, Danish trio Nelson Can consists of head-strong young women with something to say. With definite influence from the likes of The White Stripes and Siouxsie and The Banshees, Nelson Can are playing the DIY NEU Stage at 2:30 pm till 3:00 pm.
Cosmo Pyke
The 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Peckham has effortlessly portrayed what it’s like to be a teenager whilst creating his own style. Being a healthy mix of lo-fi, hip-hop and blues. Cosmo Pyke will be performing on the DIY NEU Stage from 10:45 pm till 11:15 pm.
Peace
Kindness is The New Rock and Roll, the third studio album from the Birmingham indie rock band is out just a day prior to the festival itself, the 4th of May. The four-piece will then be beginning their UK tour promoting the album, starting with Live at Leeds then carrying on along the rest of the UK. You can catch them on the Leeds Festival Stage – O2 Academy at 3:15 pm till 4:15 pm!
SHEAFS
Having supported the likes of Tom Grennan, Pretty Vicious and Idles, SHEAFS have started to get the reputation of being a band to look out for. The Sheffield alternative five-piece are playing at Hyde Park Book Club from 1:00 pm till 1:30 pm.
High Tyde
High Tyde are playing the Leeds Beckett Main Stage from 6:00 pm till 6:45 pm. Having recently sold out their previous gig in Leeds, so there’s no doubt they’ll pull in crowds on Saturday too.
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Live at Leeds Festival 2018 takes place on Saturday 5 May. Find out more here.
Words by Alisha Smith (@AlishaE_Smith)
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