Festivals 2015: Go Local! Go North!

Festival season is fast approaching. Glastonbury, T in The Park, Reading and Leeds Festival all want you there. But why travel across the country (or down the M6 if you are lucky enough to live near one of these festivals) when you could be witnessing some of the best festival line ups just down the road. Not only are these 'little' festivals highly convenient, they are remotely cheaper than the price of some of the main festivals.


Not only is the North known for its major help in the music industry (see Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Beatles), the North have some of the best festival line ups this year.

Sound City 22nd May - 24th May

www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

Located at Liverpool Docklands, Sound City boosts some of the biggest bands in indie/rock music. With a headline slot from The Vaccines, The Flaming Lips and Belle and Sebastian, a ticket will set you back £65 for a three day wristband or £35 for a day wristband. The lineup also includes Peace, The Cribs, Spector and Everything Everything.

Parklife 6th - 7th June

www.parklife.uk.com

Heaton Park, home to Parklife Music Festival, is back this year with a lineup bigger and better than any before. The two day music festival features a headline slot Disclosure and Rudimental with many more acts including George Ezra, FKA Twigs and Mac Demarco taking to the stages across Heaton Park. This festival is more for those who like dance music, don't be expecting Liam Gallagher to come on stage (although Johnny Marr has appeared at the festival before). Tickets are limited and will set you back £89.50 for a weekend ticket or £54.50 for a day ticket. 

Live at Leeds 2nd May

www.liveatleeds.com

The festival makes a return with a strong lineup including Palma Violets, Spector and The Cribs. Live at Leeds Festival takes place across many different stages around Leeds (so get your running shoes on). A ticket will set you back a small £27.50 which seems a bargain when you think about how much you would pay to see just one of the main artists at the festival. 

Dot to Dot 22nd May

www.dottodotfestival.co.uk

The one day festival takes place across some of Manchester's best music venues. The venues include Night & Day Cafe, Soup Kitchen and Ruby Lounge. The 10th anniversary of the festival brings artists such as Saint Raymond, The Wytches and Swim Deep to the many different venues hosting the festival. Similar to Live at Leeds, you will need to get your running shoes on as the one day festival is spread out over 14 different venues. A ticket will cost you £27.50 which allows you access to 14 hours of brilliant live music.