Lineup Friday 31st July

Main Stage

21:45

The Charlatans

The band originally formed in the West Midlands by bassist Martin Blunt, who recruited fellow West Midlanders; Rob Collins (keyboards), Jon Brookes (drums), John Baker (guitar) plus vocalist Baz Ketley, who was almost immediately replaced by Tim Burgess.

Although the name The Charlatans was used when original members of the band were located in the West Midlands, many sources state that they formed in Northwich, Cheshire. [1] This is because the band relocated to the home town of new lead singer Tim Burgess (who lived in Northwich) before the release of The Charlatans' debut singlelabel. This means that, based on the definition of the hometown used by Guinness World Records, the band formed in Northwich and consequently Northwich is recorded as their home town in "Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums." "Indian Rope" in 1990 on the band's own Dead Dead Good Records

20:25

Wild Beasts

Not concerned about being modern or cool with their falsetto vocals, they ruffle the feathers of traditional pop melodies and dare you to cut lose!

19:15

The Chapman Family

Teesside lads making big noises on the recent NME new music tour… expect an explosive performance.

18:15

Hatcham Social

Described by Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) as a ‘wonderful pop group with the world’s coolest drummer”. Their indie-pop debut album “You Dig the Tunnel, I’ll Hide the Soil” received rave reviews. 8/10 NME.

17:15

Telegraphs

Pop rock with a spiky edge! Brighton based band citing influences as diverse as the Foo Fighters and Jeff Buckley. “A quality work of rock goodness” Kerrang.

16:30

Exit By Name

Teesside metal gods return from the grave to rain down heavy guitars and ear-piercing vocals.

15:45

The Gares

With a mix of loud, brash, dirty blues these lads are picking up steam on the local scene.

15:00

Red Rabbits

With an average age of just 16, these young whippersnappers have already headlined and sold out the Georgian Theatre. Described in the Gazette as “addictive in the Velvet Underground way”

14:15

Grandmas House

Punk pop fun, these lads are making a racket that’s hard to ignore!

13:30

The Blitz Evra

Young, brash and indie-influenced. With guitars that just weave in and out of each other.

12:45

Cold Pistols

Optimistic songs to remind people of summertime playground days and lost hours. They say they can’t dance and are influenced by Blur and The Strokes.

12:00

Woodstockton Winners

A special spot opening the Main Stage for the winners of our regular free mini-fest Woodstockton which is held at the Georgian Theatre showcasing bands who rehearse at Green Dragon Studios.
The bands playing Woodstockton on July 18th are Cage the Wolves, The Organised, The Angry Amigos, Jimmy Bullet and the Babyshakers, Crown Ether, The Take Off, Readers Wives, The Rattlesnakes and there are still more to be confirmed.

Acoustic Stage

21:15

Tom Hingley

Ex frontman of one of the most influential bands to come out of Manchester - Inspiral Carpets. A talented guitarist with a massive voice.

19:55

Wheretoland

Currently generating independent record company interest, these young lads play with fragility and sensitivity with comparisons to Bright Eyes.

18:55

The Underdogs

Cavern Club regulars, razor sharp indie rock with classic choruses.

17:55

Out of Town

Libertines influenced indie from these locals scamps.

17:00

Dean Coyle

Beautiful acoustic chimes from this 21 year old Stockton born, Los Angeles raised young 'un.

16:15

Jonathon Booth

Acoustically-delivered power pop just back from Coventry.

15:30

Jake Holt

Busk Idol winner, talent a-plenty and a great voice.

14:45

Sammy Durnan

Sounds like the first time you fell in love, had your heart broken, or made it on your own.

Jonathon Booth - Fri 31st July - Acoustic Stage

14.00 Jonathon Booth

Acoustically-delivered power pop.

Sammy Durnan - Fri 31st July - Acoustic Stage

13.15 Sammy Durnan

Sounds like the first time you fell in love, had your heart broken, or made it on your own.

Jake Holt - Fri 31st July - Acoustic Stage

12.30 Jake Holt

Busk Idol winner, talent a-plenty and a great voice.

Comedy Tent

22:25

Jason Cook

Comedy fans across Teesside will know to prepare for anything when razor-sharp Geordie Jason Cook takes to the stage, and this headline set from the maestro of mirth looks set to be no different. Fresh from a solo tour of New Zealand, Jason will be bringing us his unique mix of audience interaction, storytelling and improvisation, as well as the glint in his eye that promises ‘anything can happen’. Not to be missed!!

21:40

Craig Campbell

Canadian Craig Campbell is an internationally acclaimed stand up, with a unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity, making for truly inventive storytelling. Having appeared on numerous television shows on both sides of the Atlantic, Craig is highly regarded as one of the best live stand ups working today, and is a dead cert to light up the Stockton stage.

21:05

Andy White

In the true spirit of Teesside, Brummie Andy White started his working life in a call centre, however having escaped he is now a hugely successful stand up comedian, performing sell out gigs across the United Kingdom. Andy also boasts the claim of winning the comedians special of The Weakest Link, so not only will he having you doubled over laughing, he may also help you drop the quiz machine.

20:10

Duncan Oakley

With musical skills that would easily fit into many rock bands, Duncan Oakley performs an infectious mix of musical comedy and stand up with one of his trusty guitars. Having dazzled audiences across the length and breadth of the UK, Duncan will be bringing his unique act to Teesside for one night only.

19:35

Mike Newell

The best thing to come out of Manchester since Boddingtons, Mike Newell is a gentle, amiable power-house of a comic, with timing the envy of performers with ten times the experience, and living proof that you can’t learn to be funny, some people just are.

18:10

Daliso Chaponda

From Malawi, to Canada, via South Africa and finishing at Teesside, the show kicks off with globetrotting tour de force Daliso Chaponda. Daliso is a versatile comedian; equally comfortable talking politics, romance, filth or religion. As such, he has performed in churches, casinos, strip clubs and sports bars, and now Stockton.

18.45 Silky

Liverpudlian-in-exile Silky did his first gig in 1994, and his fourth gig was the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards shown on BBC1.

Music Industry Seminar - Fri 31st July - Comedy Tent

13.30 Music Industry Seminar - Copyright; is it a legal or an ethical issue?

From Teesside (University) with Love presents...

A session exploring the career of locally based songwriter Steve Thompson – and the many twists and turns of copyright affecting his ability to profit from his talent; a songwriter of international repute, with credits for Elaine Paige, Celine Dion and Sarah Brightman. He has also worked with Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, Toni Halliday of Curve and produced heavy metal acts like The Tygers of Pan Tang, Raven, Venom and many more he claims to have forgotten.

Simon Long is a lawyer who specialises in media and entertainment industries. His current clients range from artists, their management and A-list record producers – with links to Bjork, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, Feeder, Girls Aloud and Elliot Minor.

The session will be an entertaining ‘warts and all’ journey with Steve telling of his experiences and promising to name names; with his trusted lawyer Simon on hand to keep him out of the law courts!

Georgian Theatre

23:59

Kid iD

As the main stage finishes, the Georgian Theatre lays open its doors to London-based 6-piece, Kid iD, returning to wow fans once again with their fresh, funky upbeat sounds. After supports to Turin Brakes, The Cribs and even Mark Ronson, the band are ready to unleash their live show on the unsuspecting festival crowd.

23:00

Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers

Glasgow troubadour Ali Downer, aka Woodenbox, brings his Fistful of Fivers to the north-east for a debut show. Newly-signed to the famed Stow College label, Electric Honey (Belle & Sebastian, Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol) the band are purveyors of wonderful folk-country pop complete with accompanying brass section. Very special indeed.