The newly-launched FORWARDS Festival has announced a second wave of acts, that includes the rising stars of the newer generation.
With The Chemical Brothers already confirmed as the headline act for the Bristol based music festival, some of the city’s young and bright upcoming talents are also set to join the legendary electronic duo.
Joining the 2022 programme, include Jazzwise Electronica group, Ishmael Ensemble and Friends, led by producer & Saxophonist Pete Cunningham, as well as other guests such as STANLÆY, genre-bending Willow Kayne and vocalist Harvey Causon.
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The Bristol hailed artists will be occupying other internationally acclaimed artists such as Jamie XX, Little Simz, Fred Again.., Shygirl and more.
One of FORWARDS’ newest additions Ishmael Ensemble said: ''We've had such a fun year since the release of Visions Of Light, and can't wait to bring the show home this September alongside a really incredible line up over the two days.
“We'll be celebrating on The Downs with a whole load of our own special guests in tow for this performance. See ya there!’'
FORWARDS is set to be Bristol's newest and biggest international music festival in Bristol, bringing the first collaboration between AEG’s live-entertainment division AEG Presents and local event production company Team Love.
In addition, the festival will be kickstarting social initiatives to help nurture new talent across the city, through partnering with a range of Community Interest Companies (CICs) such as Big Team CIC that aids in fostering opportunities for under-represented groups in the festival and events industry.
Meanwhile, Team Canteen CIC, which works to combat food vulnerability, will be providing community-led catering at the festival.
Lastly, the festival is also raising funds for NHS workers by collaborating with partnering with organisations 'Protect our NHS' and 'Bristol grAttitude’ at the event, while also offering all local NHS workers day tickets at £25.00+bf, alongside an affordable ticket scheme that is accessible for those on low incomes.
Tom Paine, director of Team Love, said:
“What a line-up and what a weekend! Alongside the likes of Chemical Brothers and Jamie XXX, we are thrilled to shine a light on the fantastic talent that Bristol has to offer, and excited to see these superb local artists perform to home crowds.
“FORWARDS Festival feels like a proper celebration and more than just a music festival. We are challenging what metropolitan festivals can be today and how they can do good from the inside out – and this is just the beginning.”
For more information on the two-day festival, visit the FORWARDS website, by clicking here for further options.
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