Festival partnered with Nottingham Trent University announces incredible set of headliners

After a year long break, Splendour festival has announced that it will be returning to Wollaton Hall & Deer Park on the 19th and 20th July 2025, boasting a six-stage line up and a 30,000 capacity audience.

Although, this time the festival will be hosting a brand new stage – Day Fever, a daytime disco stage featuring party tunes curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, and Vicky McClure.

This year, Splendour’s line up promises an unforgettable weekend, with headliners including; Bloc Party on Saturday who will be performing tracks from their iconic debut album, Silent Alarm.

On Sunday, Kaiser Chiefs, a 2000s band originally from Leeds, will also be headlining the thrilling weekend. The band will be celebrating by playing their breakthrough debut album, Employment.

Other artists who will be taking the stage include; Clean Bandit, a household name known for their unique blend of strings and electronic elements, led by Grace Chatto and brothers, Luke and Jack Patterson.

Clean Bandit

Students may best know them for being the group behind Symphony, a song which features Zara Larsson and took TikTok by storm last year. They’ve also produced multiple top hits such as Rockabye featuring Anne-Marie, and Solo with Demi Lovato.

Joining them will be Travis, a multi-platinum and BRIT award winning Scottish alternative rock band, performing classics such as Why Does It Always Rain On Me, Driftwood and Turn.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, best known for Murder on the Dancefloor will be performing too, as will Natasha Bedingfield, whose iconic hit Unwritten has us all going wild when we hear it.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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Nottingham’s Jake Bugg will also be performing, as well as The Fratellis whose song Chelsea Dagger is a British night out staple.

Beyond its line up, Splendour prides itself on supporting new and upcoming talent.

Thanks to Splendour’s long-standing partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), many of its students have had the opportunity to gain invaluable, real-life experience in the music industry, ranging from roles in lighting and production to performing on the stage.

Jake Bugg

Michael Marsden, Executive Dean of NTUs School of Art and Design, highlighted the positive impact of this collaboration, stating: “As a university that’s recognised for providing its students with real-world work experience, it’s great to see Splendour return to Nottingham; allowing our students to put what they’re taught into practice.”

Alongside bringing music to Nottingham, the festival also benefits Nottingham’s local economy, encouraging thousands of people to visit the city over the course of the weekend.

As well as contributing to the economic development of the city, Councillor Sam Lux, noted that Splendour also contributes to the “community spirit, uniting people from all walks of life to celebrate music, art and the unique character of Nottingham.”

With its biggest line up yet and a brand new stage, Splendour 2025 is set to be an unmissable event!

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