Organisers of SMR25 are set to bring a brand new festival to Stevenage, with three huge headliners set to bring in a variety of crowds with their multi-genre event.

Kicking off the three day event is Newport rockers SKINDRED will headline the Friday line-up. Bringing their energetic performance no matter where they go, the Welsh band are known for their riffs, and of course the infamous ‘Newport Helicopter‘. Rap-rock duo BOB VYLAN, SNAYX and THOSE DAMN CROWS complete the Friday line-up.

Saturday see’s ELLA HENDERSON headline the second night, set to bring a show packed full of pop anthems. Securing 8x top 40 singles, including her debut #1 single ‘Ghost‘, the Tetney born singer-songwriter will be joined by JP COOPER, SIGALA and EIRRA.

Finally, iconic frontman RICHARD ASHCROFT will close out the festival, guaranteed to deliver a set filled with solo material and some of The Verve’s greatest hits. RA’s debut solo album reached #1 in the UK Album Charts back in 2000, and has since gone on to five further records, all within the top 5. Liverpool indie legends THE ZUTONS, THE FUTUREHEADS and OPTIMIST complete the announced line-up.

Tickets and more info can be found HERE.

SMR25 takes place at Lamex Stadium, Stevenage from Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th May 2025.