IDLES have introduced the particular visitors for his or her homecoming Bristol Block Get together, a two-night competition in August.
In November, the punk band revealed plans for the occasion, which is able to see them take over Queen Sq. on August 1 and a pair of, the primary mass stay music concert events on the web site in over twenty years. Discover any remaining tickets right here.
Now, the total line-ups have been unveiled for each nights. Friday’s invoice will characteristic Kent punk duo Tender Play, Brighton noiseniks Lambrini Women and dubstep DJ and producer Sicaria.
On Saturday, they are going to be joined by The Voidz, the band led by The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, in addition to Spanish group Hinds, Bristol’s personal Grove and Membership Yeke founder Tash LC.
IDLES have additionally promised that the line-ups will likely be rounded out by a variety of native DJs, with foods and drinks offered by a collection of native producers.
BRISTOL SPECIAL GUESTS @softplayband, @TheVoidz, @Lambrini_Girls, @hindsband, @scalerband, @sicariaonline, Grove, Tash LC and a few wonderful native DJs will likely be becoming a member of us in @queensquarebris this August.https://t.co/zwoj4AQvHG pic.twitter.com/OpVgT8sfdP
— I D L E S (@idlesband) March 5, 2025
Talking in regards to the occasion, Daniel Ealam and Scott O’Neill of promoters Communion ONE stated: “We can not wait to carry this occasion to Queen Sq.. It’s an area that’s proper on the coronary heart of town which already brings some unforgettable communal experiences to the group and partnering with IDLES, a band that embodies the spirit and resilience of Bristol, makes this much more important for us.”
“We love Bristol and the whole lot that it represents so it’s essential to us that we curate a brand new occasion with the individuals and the followers on the forefront. And let’s face it, Bristol in the summertime – you simply can’t beat it.”
IDLES launched their fifth and newest studio album, ‘Tangk’, in February. In a four-star evaluation, NME described the file as “an journey into pastures new”.
Bristol Block Get together will likely be IDLES’ solely UK exhibits of 2025, however it’s nonetheless set to be a busy 12 months on the highway for IDLES, with appearances introduced for Shaky Knees in Atlanta, Rock For Folks in Czechia and Primavera Sound in Barcelona.
They may also be opening for My Chemical Romance at a present in Boston in September.