Tramlines 2025: Pulp Headlines and picks artists on Friday’s Main
Stage, with The Reytons and Kasabian completing the weekend
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 line-up, set to take over
Hillsborough Park from 25th to 27th July for its 16th edition. Taking centre stage is Sheffield’s
own Pulp, who will not only headline Friday’s main stage but have also handpicked the acts to
share the stage that day. Saturday sees local heroes The Reytons headline, while Brit-rock
heavyweights Kasabian wrap up the event for a powerful finale on Sunday.
Formed in 1978, Pulp played extensively around Sheffield at venues like The Leadmill and The
Limit before finding fame in the 90s with LPs like, ‘Different Class’ and ‘His ‘n’ Hers’. Their
debut at Tramlines marks only the 4th time they have played in Sheffield since the year 2000
and the first time they have curated a main stage at a Sheffield festival. Pulp’s picks for the
main stage include Spiritualized, the masters of sweeping, atmospheric melodies, Baxter Dury,
whose offbeat lyrics and style have earned him cult status and Paris-based indie-folk trio
Oracle Sisters, making for a unique start to the festival.
Friday will also see electronic trailblazers Hot Chip perform a high-energy DJ set; and
Sheffield’s own I Monster, best known for the unforgettable "Daydream in Blue," bring their
unique twist on electronic music to the line-up.
Stage, with The Reytons and Kasabian completing the weekend
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 line-up, set to take over
Hillsborough Park from 25th to 27th July for its 16th edition. Taking centre stage is Sheffield’s
own Pulp, who will not only headline Friday’s main stage but have also handpicked the acts to
share the stage that day. Saturday sees local heroes The Reytons headline, while Brit-rock
heavyweights Kasabian wrap up the event for a powerful finale on Sunday.
Formed in 1978, Pulp played extensively around Sheffield at venues like The Leadmill and The
Limit before finding fame in the 90s with LPs like, ‘Different Class’ and ‘His ‘n’ Hers’. Their
debut at Tramlines marks only the 4th time they have played in Sheffield since the year 2000
and the first time they have curated a main stage at a Sheffield festival. Pulp’s picks for the
main stage include Spiritualized, the masters of sweeping, atmospheric melodies, Baxter Dury,
whose offbeat lyrics and style have earned him cult status and Paris-based indie-folk trio
Oracle Sisters, making for a unique start to the festival.
Friday will also see electronic trailblazers Hot Chip perform a high-energy DJ set; and
Sheffield’s own I Monster, best known for the unforgettable "Daydream in Blue," bring their
unique twist on electronic music to the line-up.
Saturday sees The Reytons taking the top spot, a huge milestone for the Rotherham band
whose sharp, no-nonsense lyrics and high-energy performances have won them fans far
beyond Yorkshire. Sharing the stage are Franz Ferdinand, bringing their dance-floor indie
anthems, and the resurgent Rizzle Kicks with their playful mix of hip-hop and pop. Natasha
Bedingfield, Jake Bugg, and Heather Small will bring even more star power to the day, with
tracks that everyone will know and love. The Futureheads, Freddie Halkon, Chloe Slater, and
Daydreamers add to a packed bill, and local favourites Everly Pregnant Brothers will be along
to give the day a proper Sheffield feel. K Dot also returns after a triumphant debut in 2023.
Sunday promises a spectacular finale, headlined by Brit-rock giants Kasabian, who will close
the festival in style. Leading up to their electrifying set, the day offers something for everyone,
including theatrical rockers The Last Dinner Party, Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid, and
acclaimed Irish songwriter CMAT. Special guests Scouting for Girls will bring their
crowd-pleasing hits, while The Sherlocks, The Lathums, and rising stars like Cliffords will keep
the energy high all day..
Timm Cleasby, Tramlines Operations Director, said: “It’s absolutely massive to have Pulp
headlining Friday, and even more special to have them curating the whole day—it’s a real
celebration of what Sheffield’s all about. The Reytons topping the bill on Saturday is another
big moment for the local scene. They’ve come so far, and it’s great to see them getting the
recognition they deserve. We’ve put together a line-up that’s got something for everyone, and
we’re buzzing to welcome everyone back to Hillsborough Park.”
In the lead-up to the announcement, fans noticed hints popping up across Sheffield. From
billboards featuring iconic song lyrics to special bottles of Henderson’s Relish sent to lucky
fans who had signed up online, the teasers sparked excitement citywide. Adding to the buzz,
exclusive Tramlines-branded bottles of Hendos even appeared in local shops around
Hillsborough and were given to unsuspecting shoppers over the weekend.
Matt Davies, General Manager of Henderson's Relish said:
whose sharp, no-nonsense lyrics and high-energy performances have won them fans far
beyond Yorkshire. Sharing the stage are Franz Ferdinand, bringing their dance-floor indie
anthems, and the resurgent Rizzle Kicks with their playful mix of hip-hop and pop. Natasha
Bedingfield, Jake Bugg, and Heather Small will bring even more star power to the day, with
tracks that everyone will know and love. The Futureheads, Freddie Halkon, Chloe Slater, and
Daydreamers add to a packed bill, and local favourites Everly Pregnant Brothers will be along
to give the day a proper Sheffield feel. K Dot also returns after a triumphant debut in 2023.
Sunday promises a spectacular finale, headlined by Brit-rock giants Kasabian, who will close
the festival in style. Leading up to their electrifying set, the day offers something for everyone,
including theatrical rockers The Last Dinner Party, Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid, and
acclaimed Irish songwriter CMAT. Special guests Scouting for Girls will bring their
crowd-pleasing hits, while The Sherlocks, The Lathums, and rising stars like Cliffords will keep
the energy high all day..
Timm Cleasby, Tramlines Operations Director, said: “It’s absolutely massive to have Pulp
headlining Friday, and even more special to have them curating the whole day—it’s a real
celebration of what Sheffield’s all about. The Reytons topping the bill on Saturday is another
big moment for the local scene. They’ve come so far, and it’s great to see them getting the
recognition they deserve. We’ve put together a line-up that’s got something for everyone, and
we’re buzzing to welcome everyone back to Hillsborough Park.”
In the lead-up to the announcement, fans noticed hints popping up across Sheffield. From
billboards featuring iconic song lyrics to special bottles of Henderson’s Relish sent to lucky
fans who had signed up online, the teasers sparked excitement citywide. Adding to the buzz,
exclusive Tramlines-branded bottles of Hendos even appeared in local shops around
Hillsborough and were given to unsuspecting shoppers over the weekend.
Matt Davies, General Manager of Henderson's Relish said:
“Henderson's Relish wants to apologise, once again, for failing to keep a secret about the line
up at Tramlines 2025. It turns out that the Art student from Athens helping out in the Hendo's
office printed the band's names on to miniature bottles and sent them all around the city.
Hopefully you'll have forgiven Henderson's by the year Two thousand and Twenty Five? “
As ever, Tramlines is about more than music.. This year, the festival has funded a new row of
trees in Hillsborough Park, planted by Sheffield City Council Community Forestry with help
from the pupils at Hillsborough Primary School. Tramlines also announced over £30k of grants
to 36 local causes in the latest round of funding from the Tramlines Trust. The total raised for
charity and charitable causes since 2018 now stands at a staggering £260k. They also
continue to ensure the festival remains accessible with hundreds of tickets distributed to local
residents and through projects like Tickets for Good.
The pre-sale for Weekend and day tickets will be live from 6pm on Thurs 28th November for
those who are signed-up via the Tramlines website - https://tramlines.org.uk/presale/
The general sale of tickets is live at 12pm on Friday, 29th November. For more information,
visit Tramlines’ official website.
up at Tramlines 2025. It turns out that the Art student from Athens helping out in the Hendo's
office printed the band's names on to miniature bottles and sent them all around the city.
Hopefully you'll have forgiven Henderson's by the year Two thousand and Twenty Five? “
As ever, Tramlines is about more than music.. This year, the festival has funded a new row of
trees in Hillsborough Park, planted by Sheffield City Council Community Forestry with help
from the pupils at Hillsborough Primary School. Tramlines also announced over £30k of grants
to 36 local causes in the latest round of funding from the Tramlines Trust. The total raised for
charity and charitable causes since 2018 now stands at a staggering £260k. They also
continue to ensure the festival remains accessible with hundreds of tickets distributed to local
residents and through projects like Tickets for Good.
The pre-sale for Weekend and day tickets will be live from 6pm on Thurs 28th November for
those who are signed-up via the Tramlines website - https://tramlines.org.uk/presale/
The general sale of tickets is live at 12pm on Friday, 29th November. For more information,
visit Tramlines’ official website.
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