ROCKAWAY BEACH FESTIVAL
02 – 05 January 2026
Soft Play – Fiery Punk Metal duo (Slaves) sandpaper vocals sharp satire
English Teacher – smart songwriting shoegaze post-punk emo and folk
Public Image Ltd – innovative avant-garde dub art-rock dance-rock urgent vocals experimental textures raw energy
Antony Szmierek – witty relatable emotional spoken word pop electronic rave music storytelling
Dry Cleaning – art-rock quartet surrealist wordplay with post-punk-adjacent sounds agitated guitar and bass sad and dark
Idlewild – raw post-grunge mature, poetic indie-rock classic anthems, fresh experimentation memorable melodies Scottish, introspection powerful, danceable rock
Insecure Men – pretty pop with a dark underbelly, transition through love songs soft and melodic darker experience claustrophobic deceptively cheerful melodies unsettling grim lyrics addiction, mental health, societal ills warped, catchy, dark psych-pop, disturbed artistic vision tension joyful instrumentation disturbing themes (Fat White Family)
Inspiral Carpets – acid house alongside tight 60s-inspired songwriting tear-jerking psychedelia Oldham Beach Boys
The Moonlandingz – sleazy energy depraved lyrics punk, elements from glam, krautrock, disco chaotic, psychedelic swirl
Adult DVD – Simple plodding machine-made beats male/female vocals glitchy nasty electronics gloriously fierce, Leeds
Baggio – simple, sad, long songs heartland twang, alt captivating country
BLACKGOLD – Nu-Metal, masked, rockers in battle jackets, hip-hoppers in furry bucket hats, unstructured, fun chaos
Bruise Control – highly energetic punk/indie ferocious, fast-paced live shows, catchy anthemic songs, garage, post-punk, skate-punk, exciting, essential, raw, urgent sound, Manchester
chest. – indie/post-punk energetic, cathartic loud, experimental, expressive indie rock darkness punk shoegaze elements Parisian
Coach Party – indie rock catchy, grunge-infused pop-punk, relatable lyrics infectious energy explosive live angst vulnerability sugary hooks, messy tight Isle of Wight
Ellur – indie-pop happiness joy communal celebration melancholic beauty Yorkshire
GANS – genre-bending industrial rock, techno, post-punk, indie intense live shows compelling energy modern life mental health Black Country duo
Home Counties – vibrant, genre-hopping indie-dance-punk modern suburban life infectious beats dual vocals energetic live performances
Humour – post-punk chaotic, clever, emotionally charged dark themes unusual vocals.
Low Harness – DIY ethos, tapestry of heavy moods, visceral themes, sharp political commentary, dynamic instrumentals, introspection
Mandrake Handshake – global psychedelia, Library electronics, psychedelic, pop edge, bright production, a sense of wonder and fun, cosmic, interstellar pop.
The Members – raw punk, reggae elements, tight sound, energetic shows, deep bass, crunchy guitars, strong vocals, inventive covers, the magic of early punk records, twang and crunch, late 1970s
Prima Queen – indie rock, pop sensibilities, catchy hooks, driving beats, lush soundscapes, indie-rock duo, strong harmonies, vulnerable and energetic, raw, diaristic lyrics.
Spielmann (Cancelled) – Leeds artist, witty, observational indie-pop, anthemic sounds, modern life themes, catchy, relatable tunes, struggles of modern life, big-chorus pop indie credibility, Solo Creator Ben Lewis
Stealing Sheep (Cancelled) – Liverpool-based trio, eclectic, psychedelic art-pop, glitchy electronics, organic sounds, catchy melodies, unique vocal harmonies, joyous yet experimental soundscape, weird charm, fuzzy pop, dissonant harmonies, electronic textures, pop hooks, theatrical live shows, strong visuals, surreal, enigmatic lyrics.
Swallowtail – atmospheric shoegaze, post-punk, haunting vocals, intricate, reverb-heavy sound, fuzzy guitars powerful drumming, both ethereal and aggressive, immersive moods, delicate to soaring, unique textures.
TV Smith – (The Adverts – Gary Gilmore’s Eyes) intelligent punk songwriting, poetic depth, timeless relevance; high energy, punk rock icon, sharp lyrics, energetic delivery, social commentary, politics, personal struggles, wit and insight, magnetic, powerful, engaging.
Voka Gentle – unique, eclectic sound, avant-garde indie, psychedelic pop, folk, electronica, intricate vocal harmonies, surreal lyrics, rich instrumentation, atmospheric soundscapes, eccentric lyrics, power, religion, isolation, mundane life, weekend freedom
We Hate You Please Die – French punk/garage/riot grrrl band, raw, eclectic sound, punk fury, pop joy, noisy, cathartic, politically charged, unpredictable style, captivating live act, visceral, primal, intense energy, danceable rhythms, angst with fun.
Whitelands – London gazers, black shoegaze band, romantic, sensitive, emotional, dreamy music, light, celestial bodies, water, Biblical stuff, abstract stuff, cloud of reverb-soaked guitars.
Walt Disco – Bold, theatrical glam-pop, 80s, modern synth-pop, hyperpop, electrifying live shows, grand arrangements, expansive sound, cinematic rock operas, melodrama, big sounds, costume changes, complex, orchestral, cinematic textures, magnetic, captivating,
vulnerability, personal growth, indie, electro-pop, glam rock, hyperpop, industrial.
Winter Gardens – Brighton four-piece, ethereal dream-pop, shoegaze, post-punk, dual female vocals, shimmering synths, powerful guitars,hazy beauty, explosive energy, introspective lyrics, dreampunk, Ethereal harmonies, haunting, innovative, dark themes, blissful ambience.
Y – London band Y, genre-defying, experimental quintet, energetic, chaotic, catchy wonk rock, sharp riffs, driving rhythms, saxophone, synths, Gameboy thrash, pure experimental energy, high energy, movement, infectious grooves.