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On the Waterfront Festival has announced Friday’s lineup

  • February 28, 2024
  • Editor
On the Waterfront Festival has announced Friday's lineup

On the Waterfront festival is set to take over Liverpool’s Pier Head this June, with three shows already announced. The lineup for Friday’s edition has just been revealed, featuring a range of Britpop and indie legends who are sure to put on a spectacular show on the city’s iconic waterfront.

Leading the charge are Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene, celebrated for their timeless classics ‘The Riverboat Song’ and ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and famed for their rip roaring live shows which boast one of the most life affirming sing-a-longs you’ll ever hear, is testament to their 30 year career.

Joining the festivities as chief support are hometown heroes Cast, originally formed from the ashes of two of the most legendary lauded guitar bands of all time – The La’s and Shack, Cast and frontman John Power went on to create their own unique magic, labelled “The Who of the 90’s”, Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as a “religious experience”, and garnering themselves an even bigger fanbase globally with cult classics such as ‘Walk Away’ and ‘Guiding Star’.  Next up are Scottish indie rockers The View, Yorkshire five-piece Embrace, technopop trendsetters Republica and Liverpool locals The Sway and Keyside completing the bill.  

On the Waterfront which attracted over 45,000 people last year, kick starts the summer with a series of stunning shows and live performances taking place from Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd June 2024. Already announced and kicking things off on Thursday 20th June is the UK’s biggest open-air comedy show with award winning comedian Paul Smith at the helm joined by Hot Water Comedy regulars Jo Jo Sutherland, Mick Ferry and Jamie Hutchinson.  

Saturday 22nd June sees dance music rule the roost as Ben Hemsley takes to the stage with support from blk. and plenty more DJs still to be announced, while the weekend is brought to a close on Sunday 23rd June with a headline performance from Scottish legends Deacon Blue with full line up still to be revealed.

Sign up now for tickets here. Tickets for Friday 21st June go on general sale 10am (GMT) Friday 1st March. 

Limited tickets available for remaining shows.

READ MORE: MATHEW STREET FESTIVAL IS BACK THIS YEAR AFTER 10 YEARS

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