The Road To Hardwick The Final

The Newgate Social presents The Road To Hardwick - Battle of The Bands!

18th July 2025

We’re offering North East talent the chance of a lifetime—to perform on the biggest stage at Hardwick Festival 2025. Join us for a night and help us decide!

This isn’t just a competition, it's a celebration of the grassroots scene, discovering new artists and having a good old boogie.

The Lineup:
Leazes
Electrifying indie rock capturing the essence of contemporary life with lively, infectious energy.

Provenance
Middlesbrough indie-pop with a gritty edge, fresh from supporting the likes of Circa Waves and The View.

Joe Treacy
3 piece indie rock and pop outfit delivering high-energy performances with a mix of grit and melody.

White Collar Rebel
A six-piece indie rock band drawing from Britpop, 2000s indie, and classic rock. Known for raw vocals, driving riffs, and vintage vibes, their energy is guaranteed to get feet stomping.

Frankie Dobson
A 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Bishop Auckland, blending elements of pop, indie, and rock to craft a sound that is both fresh and heartfelt.

Slate Label
Alt-rock energy from South Shields, fusing Fontaines D.C. grit with Sam Fender spirit.
 

This event is for over 18s only.