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WAKE UP FESTIVAL

Wake Up Festival is a brand-new, one-day music event dedicated to championing emerging artists while ensuring live music remains accessible to all. Founded on the belief that great music should be for everyone—regardless of financial background or location—the festival is launching in Wakefield in 2025, with ambitious plans to expand into Bradford in 2026.

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By focusing on affordability and inclusivity, Wake Up Festival provides a platform for original talent to thrive, while bringing high-quality live music to areas that often lack a strong music infrastructure. More than just a festival, Wake Up is a movement—one that aims to break down barriers to live music, create lasting cultural impact, and inspire a new generation of music fans.

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Wake Up Festival is here to shake things up. At a time when ticket prices for live music are rising, and many areas outside major cities struggle to sustain a thriving music scene, we’re creating something different—an affordable, community-driven festival that gives emerging artists the platform they deserve while making live music accessible to all.

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Launching in Wakefield in 2025 and expanding into Bradford in 2026, Wake Up Festival will showcase the best new talent across multiple venues, creating a city-wide celebration of music and culture. By supporting local businesses, collaborating with grassroots venues, and keeping ticket prices fair, we’re proving that great live music doesn’t have to be exclusive to major cities.

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This is more than just a festival—it’s a call to action. Wake Up Festival is here to make live music thrive where it’s needed most.