Local bands announced as part of North East festival lineup
The Gathering Sounds, one of the North East’s festivals for new music, has unveiled the full line-up for its 2025 edition.
Taking place on Saturday 27th September 2025 across seven venues in Stockton-on-Tees, the day-long celebration of new and next-gen talent will feature over 50 acts, from local heroes to the hottest names on the UK and Irish scenes.
Joining already-announced headliner Somebody’s Child are London alternative rock outfit Keo and Scottish folk-punk fusion band Brògeal – two of the most talked-about new bands in the country.
Festival Director Jimmy Beck said: “With over 50 acts across 7 stages, this is our biggest ever lineup and we’re incredibly proud of the festival the team have put together. Keo are one of the hottest new acts in the country right now, we’re over the moon to have added them to the lineup.
“We’re confident this is one of the best festivals around for fans of new music! The lineup is full of North-East talent and some amazing acts from around the UK & Ireland.”
The 2025 line-up puts North East talent front and centre. South Shields’ genre-smashing Cortney Dixon will take part alongside Sunderland up and comers Swindled while fan-favourites The Redroom add a blast of local indie-rock fire.
Tickets can be picked up through the event’s website.