Only 5 weeks until Barnsley’s very own metropolitan music festival take's place on Saturday 22 June across 11 venues in the town centre between 12:00hrs and 21:30hrs...and it’s all FREE. Ninety nine bands have been confirmed to play the festival and the following have been confirmed as headliners in the following 10 venues.

The Courthouse, Andwhatarmy, alternative rockers from Barnsley that pack a big punch with their post hardcore sound

White Bear, Hitomi from Barnsley, once described as "an irresistible sugar bomb of rowdy pop punk." - Simon Young, Kerrang! Magazine

Stereo, Imoko Set from Barnsley “Like Arcade Fire with electropop leanings, outstanding female Sundays style vocals and a bag full of ideas”

Silvers, The Glavins from Barnsley, a band sound that can go from modern pop/rock to 60s psychedelia in the blink of an eye. Shimmering guitars, melodic vocals, bouncing bass lines all tied together with a pumping beat!

The Londoner, Kartica from Sheffield blend a mix of driving guitars and heavy drumbeats with dreamy riffs and anthemic melodies, Kartica achieve a soaring sound with echoes of Oasis and The Verve.

Blah Bar, Velcro Teddy Bears, northern fried acoustic rock n roll with band members from Sheffield and Barnsley.

Opium No.10, The Black Lamps from Barnsley include former members of influential local bands Party Day, Danse Society and Creatures of Habit, they admit they like reverb....alot!

Chambers, Mynas, Indie/Jazz/New wave band from Barnsley who state that they write upbeat songs about murder, herd mentality and Catalonia.

Shakespeare, Shermer from Barnsley bring their big, atmospheric alternative rock sound.

Digital, The Ratells, With a sound variously described as “post punk indie pop”, “sparklingly melodic” and “epic”, The Ratells have gained the reputation as a must-see band on the vibrant Yorkshire music scene.

All bands will be finished for 9pm at these venues and the festival will close with Sour Cherry taking to the stage of The Walkabout at 9.10pm. Singer Kortni Turner said “We are so looking forward to playing the festival, it’s such a cool idea and we want to finish off the day with a big party”

Kortni  told us her lyrics refer to Shakespeare, Sweeny Todd and Charles Dickens. While at the same time she drops in references to Lambrini, over protective parents, staying up late and missing school”  Often likened to Lily Allen and Kate Nash for her acerbic observations coupled with an irresistible pop sensibility.

Before Sour Cherry take to the stage the draw will be made for the winner of an acoustic guitar donated by Tanglewood Guitars in conjunction with CAM Music Store and will be presented by the legendary Rocky Shades of Wildside Riot.

Sour Cherry, recent winners of Best Band Award at the Sheffield Music Scene Awards will be releasing their debut EP to coincide with their headlining appearance and there will be a launch party held in Rebeccas following the show at The Walkabout.  Singer, Kortni, and the boys will be signing CD’s and the EP will be played in full to a large and expectant crowd.  Festival Volunteers will also be treated to food and drink as thanks for their efforts during the day. 

Organiser Dave Pearsall told us “We are so grateful for all the support, time and help given to us by the bands, the venues, local businesses, sponsors, advertisers, the police, local media and of course family and friends.  Without them, this would have remained a pipe dream but now we are so excited and can’t wait for the festival to begin.  When it’s all over we can all celebrate at one of the after show parties that will be taking place at all the venues taking part and the music will continue into the early hours.”

One Day, One Life, Enjoy (Please note:- There is no public funding or local authority involvement in the festival)