FOCUS Wales have announced the first wave of artists for their 15th anniversary edition, set to take place from 8th – 10th May 2025 in Wrexham, North Wales.
The festival – in partnership with Marshall, who will provide backline equipment and enhanced artist village facilities for performers – will be headlined by Gruff Rhys, Nova Twins, and SPRINTS.
“We’re thrilled to reveal the first names for our 15th anniversary edition, which promises to be our most international and most diverse lineup yet,” says Sarah Jones, Director of FOCUS Wales. “As always, FOCUS Wales will showcase an incredible variety of artists for fans to discover, and we have plenty of surprises still to come.”
The lineup also includes Welsh Music Prize winner LEMFRECK, who played his debut show at the festival, alongside acts including Afro Cluster, NOOKEE, SAMANA, Das Koolies and McLusky.

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