Derbyshire’s hugely popular Y Not? Festival has announced its line-up for 2025 with The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness and The Wombats as headliners.
The festival, now in its 18th year, is back on July 31 to August 3 – and The Wombats will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness.
Other artists announced include Primal Scream, The Last Dinner Party, Franz Ferdinand, Sigrid, Shed Seven, hard life, Annie Mac, the Ks, Maximo Park, The Pigeon Detectives, Professor Green, The Hunna, Red Rum Club, Vistas, The Twang and Seb Lowe and many more.
With three decades as one of the most vital electronic acts in live music, there will be no doubt what The Prodigy will bring to Y Not when they headline on Friday August 1. Born in the heart of the early rave scene, the band quickly grew musically into the powerhouse behind international hit singles such as ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’.
Fresh from the release of acclaimed seventh album Pink Cactus Cafe, Courteeners return to Y Not to headline Saturday, August 2. Since their formation in 2016, the band have attracted the attention of giants of pop from Morrissey to Bono, who declared them the “best band of the last 10 years” following the release of debut album St Jude.
Not many bands can own a festival stage quite like Madness. On Sunday 3 August witness their seemingly endless catalogue of classic tunes, including the likes of ‘Our House’, ‘It Must Be Love’ and ‘Baggy Trousers’. A “proper knees up” is guaranteed!
The Wombats are heading to Derbyshire to open Y Not 2025 for early-entry on Thursday, July 31
The supporting line-ups across the weekend are set to be incredible. With one of Britain’s best live acts, Scottish alternative rock group Primal Scream, known for their era-defining album Screamadelica, and The Last Dinner Party are returning to Y Not after a triumphant Quarry Stage performance in 2023, now armed with their Mercury-nominated hit album, Prelude to Ecstasy. Also, indie rockers Franz Ferdinand, the BRIT-award winning group with huge hits including ‘Take Me Out’ and ‘Do You Want To’.
Plus critically acclaimed pop artist Sigrid, Britpop hitmakers Shed Seven, indie pop fan favourites hard life (formally known as Easy Life), beloved DJ Annie Mac, indie rock breakthrough the ks, 00s rock crowd pleasers Maximo Park and Pigeon Detectives.
Rapper Professor Green, The Hunna, Red Rum Club, Vistas, The Twang and Seb Lowe will also be performing.
Jason Oakley, managing director at Y Not Festival, said: “We’re beyond excited to share that The Prodigy, Courteeners, and Madness will be headlining, as well as The Wombats who are taking over Thursday night.
“We’ve got another huge year in store for you all, with the line-up including Primal Scream, The Last Dinner Party, Annie Mac, Sigrid, Maximo Park and so many more. See you there.”
How do I get tickets?
Adult Weekend Camping Tickets from £139.50 + booking fee (Tier 3)
Family, child and youth tickets will be available
See www.ynotfestival.com/tickets for all prices and info
