Hartlepool Soundwave Festival expected to be ‘bigger and better’ as it returns this summer

Around 5,000 fans are expected to gather on Seaton Reach for another fun-filled summer event as Soundwave Festival returns to Seaton Carew later this year.

The festival is taking place on Saturday, July 27, with event organiser By The Sea Leisure set to announce its headline act within days.

English pop-rock band Bastille took to the stage as the headline act in 2023, performing alongside the likes of The Futureheads plus local singers Michael Gallagher and Michael Rice.

Co-organiser Joe Franks said: “It’s going to be bigger and better.

"The headline act is someone we were going to get in year three, four, five.

"We did not think we would get them this early on.

"They were our number one target.”

He continued: “No name like this has been to Hartlepool.

"Considering how well it went last year, it has opened a lot more doors for us.

"We can do a lot more.”

Music goers can expect an enhanced experience this summer as more stages are set to be added.

BBC Music Introducing is also going to be at the festival, supporting unsigned, undiscovered and under the radar music talent from across the UK.

Presale tickets are due to be available from Thursday, February 1, and general tickets from Friday, February 2, with further information available via www.soundwavelive.co.uk/