A FESTIVAL is set to return with its biggest-ever line-up.
Guiseley Sounds Festival will be headlined by Newton Faulkner on Saturday, May 8, 2027, with a packed bill of chart-topping artists and emerging talent.
Following a successful debut in 2026, the independent, family-friendly festival returns to Nethermoor Park, home of Guiseley AFC.
It will feature two stages of live music, top hits, and standout Yorkshire acts.
Newton Faulkner is one of the UK’s most recognisable singer-songwriters, with two Number One albums, a double platinum debut, and a BRIT Award nomination to his name.
His 2007 album Hand Built by Robots topped the UK Albums Chart and spent 60 weeks on the chart, featuring the Top 10 single Dream Catch Me, which spent 48 weeks in the UK Singles Chart.
His follow-up album Rebuilt by Humans reached Number 3, and in 2012 he secured a second Number One album with Write It on Your Skin.
Newton Faulkner has performed at major festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, and V Festival, and has toured with the likes of John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, and James Morrison.
He is known for his distinctive guitar style, powerful voice, and crowd-pleasing performances.
The Bluetones (Image: submitted)
Britpop favourites The Bluetones will also take to the stage.
With 13 UK Top 40 singles and a platinum-selling Number One debut album, the band are known for hits like Cut Some Rug, Bluetonic, and If….
Their album Expecting to Fly famously knocked Oasis off the top of the UK Albums Chart in 1996, and their single Slight Return reached Number 2.
All four original members continue to perform together.
Republica (Image: submitted)
Republica will bring their high-energy electronic rock sound to the stage, fronted by Saffron.
The band achieved international fame with Ready to Go and Drop Dead Gorgeous, the latter reaching Number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
Their platinum-selling debut album reached Number 4 in the charts.
Skinny Living (Image: submitted)
Wakefield’s Skinny Living will deliver their soulful blend of indie and alternative music.
Known for tracks like Let Me In and Why, the band have built a strong reputation for powerful live shows and heartfelt songwriting.
Leeds-based Apollo Junction will also perform, bringing their anthemic indie rock to the festival.
Apollo Junction (Image: submitted)
The band is known for energetic live shows and infectious melodies.
Other Yorkshire acts on the line-up include Harriet Rose, who has performed at Sheffield Arena as part of Young Voices and appeared at Tramlines, Truck Festival, and Y Not.
Leeds indie rockers Acetate and funk-soul band Happy Daggers will also perform.
Happy Daggers have previously played Reading and Leeds Festival and British Summer Time at Hyde Park.
The Unplugged Stage will return for more intimate performances, featuring six acts throughout the day.
Acts include blues-rock band No Fit State from Leeds, country singer Mia Ramo, and pop vocalist Amy Campbell.
Also performing are indie artist Daz Cadwallander, young vocalist Taila Mae, and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lucy Robinson.
The line-up spans genres from indie and country to rock and pop.
Guiseley Sounds Festival was launched to bring major live music to the local community without the need to travel into the city centre.
The first event in May 2026 attracted around 1,900 attendees.
This year, organisers are planning for a larger audience, a bigger line-up, and the same welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
The festival will also feature independent food vendors, bars, and a community-focused environment at Nethermoor Park.
General sale Tier 1 tickets are priced at £32, with a limited allocation.
Once sold out, Tier 2 tickets will rise to £36.
Under-16 tickets are £17, and under-fives go free.
Booking fees apply.
Tickets and more information are available at www.guiseleysounds.co.uk.