New Liverpool Festival ‘Favourite Days’ Adds The Howlers, ARXX, Balancing Act + More To Line Up

Editor17/09/2024

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As Favourite Days prepares for its grand debut this Autumn – the Liverpool festival has revealed a slew of new names who will be performing at its stages across the city.

On 7 November, The Howlers, will headline the Kaz Stockroom. Receiving a raft of rave reviews for their recent Top 30 charting debut ‘What You’ve Got to Lose to Win It All’, the London desert-rockers have solidified their place as one of the UK’s most unique independent bands and carved out a fierce reputation as one of the UK’s most thrilling live acts. Be blown away at Favourite Days 2024.

The following night, ARXX bring their unpredictable and enthralling prowess to town. Since coming together in 2017, the Brighton-based duo have swiftly become one of the most exhilarating bands in the UK’s music scene. Harnessing that energy on their intense and absolute debut ‘Ride Or Die’ – the record has arrived as a fierce summary of their whole ethos and unquenchable passion for music. Bag a ticket and buckle-up at Jacaranda Baltic on 8th November.

Also at the Kaz Stockroom, the Dork and DIY tipped Balancing Act will be showing just why they’re clinching “ones to watch” tags right now. Self-describing their music as “Dark, Sexy, and Sick”, the quartet have been branded a contender for “the new generation’s favourite band” by Radio 1’s Jack Saunders. Releasing a brand new EP ‘Tightropes and Limericks’ in time for their set, get-in on the action now at Favourite Days. Support at this show will come from Aimée Fatale.

And riding high on the back of breakout successes ‘People Like Us’ (2020) and recent follow-up album ‘Vandals’, Callum Beattie will headline a show at the cosy Arts Club Loft. Appearing on 10 November, he will be airing the unrepentant and ruthlessly honest songs of his acclaimed new record to Liverpool audiences.

In news elsewhere, both Wax Head and Requiem Blues add their names to a stacked array of talent joining YOBS at their headline show, whereas Pet Snake are confirmed to support STRFKR.

The full list of shows and further details for all can be found below. All dates are on sale now.

Promising five days of unmissable curated gigs, Favourite Days will be hosting a total of 16 individual shows across 10 venues with over 40+ acts due to star across its choice line-ups.

Featuring emerging talents and established acts, this multi-venue festival promises a singular musical experience with each show boasting a hand-picked lineup. Some of the names already announced include… YARD ACT, SOMEBODY’S CHILD, SPRINTS, THE ROLLING PEOPLE, STRFKR, ANTHONY SZMIEREK, ANTHONY SZMIEREK, CASISDEAD, SALOON DION, FELIX ROSS, FREAK SLUG, BRIGHT TOWN, CHLOE SLATER, BARSTAFF, STRANGE COLLECTIVE, YOBS, PACIFICAZE, RIVIA, EMZ, NO FAKIN X W/LOVE X CONDUIT SOUND, and KEYSIDE.

Popping-up in renowned venues such as the Olympia and Camp and Furnace, the full list of venues participating in Favourite Days will also include… Jacaranda Baltic, Arts Club Loft, EBGBs, The Dome, The Jacaranda, Kazimier Stockroom, Leaf, and Rough Trade Liverpool.

All profits from the Favourite Days Festival will be reinvested into the community to fund opportunities for local bands and support the independent venues that are the lifeblood of the local music scene. This initiative helps smaller or riskier shows succeed, contributing to a vibrant and sustainable music culture. Additionally, the festival will also focus on creative programming, providing local bands with access to the festival fund to organise showcase events, and further enhancing their visibility and growth.

This Autumn, Favourite Days invites music fans from across the UK to celebrate Liverpool’s rich music scene and creative spirit, and a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the city’s dynamic culture as the sun sets on festival season 2024.