If you’re a fan of the UK’s great alternative music festival scene, the emergence of Earache Records as a dynamic force in festival takeovers since 2017 stands out as a significant development. Earache Records, known for its deep roots in the metal and alternative music scenes, has expanded its influence by curating unique stages and experiences at some of the UK's most celebrated festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Camp Bestival, and Kendal Calling.
The "Earache Express" at Glastonbury 2017 , the most legendary festival on UK soil, with its star studded and eclectic line-ups, marked a pivotal moment in festival culture. The noted late night area Shangri-La , which opens when the main stages close, brought a fresh, wild, and heavy sound to the traditionally diverse Glastonbury atmosphere. The Earache Express, housed in a repurposed London Underground train carriage, showcased grind core bands and extreme hardcore bands, way beyond the usual festival fare. The initiative not only offered festival-goers an intense sonic experience but also cemented Earache's reputation as a trailblazer in the festival scene.It even featured on the BBC TV coverage.
Similarly, at Boomtown, one of the UK's most immersive and theatrical festivals, the organisers introduced the "Earache Factory." This stage became a haven for fans of heavier music, showcasing a blend of established acts and emerging talents. The Earache Factory's lineup often juxtaposed the festival's eclectic and sometimes electronic-dominated programming, offering a unique destination for fans of harder, guitar-driven music.
Earache Records' influence further extended to family-friendly festivals like Camp Bestival and Cumbria’s Kendal Calling. These takeovers demonstrated Earache's versatility, presenting line-ups that appealed to a broader audience while staying true to their roots. By introducing family crowds to the energy and passion of metal and alternative rock, Earache played a pivotal role in expanding the genre's reach and accessibility.
These festival takeovers by Earache Records since 2017 highlight the label's commitment to bringing the vibrant and often underrepresented world of metal and alternative music to wider audiences. Through their curated stages, Earache has not only provided platforms for their artists but has also enriched the UK's festival landscape with diversity and a bold, unapologetic metal sound.
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GLASTONBURY 2017
LINE UP Napalm Death, Dead Kennedys, Ho99o9 Extreme Noise Terror, Wormrot, Hacktivist, Steve Ignorant’s Slice of Life, Heck, Glen Matlock, Petrol Girls, Puppy.
BOOMTOWN FAIR 2018
LINE UP IDLES, Napalm Death, Soulfly, Shikari Sound System, Earth Crisis, Conan, Hacktivist, Turbowolf, Samsara Blues Experiment, Eskimo Callboy, Feed The Rhino, Massive Wagons, Haggard Cat, Church of The Cosmic Skull, Vodun.
GLASTONBURY 2019
LINE UP Gojira, Denzel Curry, IDLES, Venom Prison, The Damned, Entombed AD, Black Futures, Employed to Serve, Scarlxrd, Haggard Cat, Slave to Sirens, Vodun, Jamie Lenman, Heavy Lungs.
CAMP BESTIVAL 2019
LINE UP Napalm Death, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons, Diamond Head, Lawnmower Deth, Nosebleed.
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BOOMTOWN FAIR 2019
LINE UP Napalm Death, At The Gates, Godflesh, Cancer Bats Tallah, Crossfaith, Palm Reader, Black Futures, Ithaca, Loathe, Dead Label, The Murder Capital, Kamiyada+, Milk Teeth, Brutality Will Prevail, Nova Twins, Ohhms, Xenoblight, Ona Snop.
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GLASTONBURY 2022
LINE UP Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Bob Vylan Nova Twins Brass Against Dub War
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KENDAL CALLING 2022
LINE UP Massive Wagons Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Hacktivist Death Blooms The Dust Coda Delilah Bon Scarlet Rebels Nosebleed Millie Manders & The Shut Up BVDLVD Svalbard
BOOMTOWN FAIR 2022
LINE UP Bob Vylan Cam Cole Death Blooms Higher Power Witch Fever Delilah Bon Hacktivist BVDLVD Millie Manders & The Shut Up Rash Decision
GLASTONBURY 2023
LINE UP Skindred Empire State Bastard ho99o9 Alt Blk Era Cassyette
KENDAL CALLING 2023
LINE UP Pengshui Cam Cole Witch Fever The Heavy North Nosebleed
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BOOMTOWN FAIR 2023
LINE UP Scalping Mimi Barks Blackgold Pupil Slicer Urne Cam Cole Pengshui Alt Blk Era Eyesnomouth CLT DRP Cosmic Ninja Grove Street
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CAMP BESTIVAL 2023
LINE UP
Napalm Death
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