The Charlatans to headline DocksFest 2025 in Cleethorpes

An indie rock band is set to hit the stage as headliners of a music festival.

Organisers of DocksFest at the Meridian Showground in Cleethorpes have announced that this year’s top spot will be claimed by The Charlatans.

Originating in the West Midlands, the Charlatans top hits include ‘The Only One I Know’, ‘One To Another’ and ‘North Country Boy’.

The band will be joined by an array of others including Ash, Maximo Park, Corella, Coach Party, EVER and Last of the Wonder Kids for the event hosted by Grimsby comedian, actor and presenter Lloyd Griffith on Saturday, July 25.

Will Douglas, festival co-founder said: “We’re delighted to welcome The Charlatans as next year’s DocksFest headliner.

“Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their sound, they will be the icing on the cake to what is an already fantastic line up.

“It gives me goosebumps to think we will be watching them bring the curtain down on DocksFest 2025 as the sun sets over Cleethorpes.”

This year’s event saw thousands of people flock to the coastal town and saw it nominated for ‘Best Small Festival’ and ‘Best New Festival’ in the UK Festival Awards 2024.

Chris Gadd, the festival co-founder, said: “It’s great to see a band like The Charlatans coming to Cleethorpes to play our festival.

“It still amazes me that we have a destination event like this on our doorstep.

“We feel privileged to be bringing such a great line up of live talent to the area and look forward to announcing which local artists will be playing the VIP Tent Acoustic Stage in the new year.”

Tickets can be purchased here.

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