FORWARDS Festival have announced their 2025 headliners, with Barry Can’t Swim and Ezra Collective set to co-headline the Saturday night, while Doechii, Jorja Smith and The Last Dinner Party will share headlining duties on Sunday.
Taking place across the weekend of 23rd and 24th August at Clifton Downs, Bristol, the lineup also features performances from Confidence Man, Orbital, Olivia Dean, Mount Kimbie, English Teacher, Happy Mondays, and Katy J Pearson.
Additional acts include Ishmael Ensemble and The Rituals Orchestra, Fabio & Grooverider Orchestra, the Outlook Orchestra, Mermaid Chunky, Moonchild Sannelly, The Silhouettes Project, Alameda, and Snapped Ankles.
FORWARDS also combines its musical programme with social initiatives and platforms for discussion.

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