Knowsley Music Festival 2025 will feature music heavyweights Chic Le Freak and local star She Drew The Gun, along with a brand-new youth showcase celebrating emerging talent from across the Liverpool City Region.
Now in its fourth year, the much-loved festival continues to shine a spotlight on the incredible musical talent within Knowsley and beyond. Taking over venues across the borough throughout November, this year’s programme promises a mix of established names, rising stars, and grassroots performances that showcase the diversity and creativity of the local music scene.
Alongside the headline events, the festival introduces KMF Presents: The Young Ones, a new youth music showcase dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists, plus the return of the popular Knowsley Fringe Music Festival, giving local acts and venues the chance to take part in the celebration.
Chic Le Freak – Friday 14 November, Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, Huyton
Get ready to dance the night away with Chic Le Freak, the ultimate live tribute to Nile Rodgers and Chic. Expect disco classics from Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, and more in this feel-good celebration of timeless hits.
She Drew the Gun – Friday 21 November, St Chad’s Church, Kirkby
Led by Louisa Roach, She Drew the Gun blends 80s electronica, hip-hop, and cosmic Scouse psychedelia with sharp political lyricism. Experience their powerful, thought-provoking sound in a stunning live setting.
Book tickets for the Knowsley Music Festival here: Knowsley Music Festival 2025 – Culture Knowsley
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KMF Presents: The Young Ones – Friday 28 November, Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park
KMF Presents: The Young Ones is a youth music showcase which is dedicated to spotlighting some of the best emerging artists from across the Liverpool City Region.
This special event will take place on Friday 28 November at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park. The line-up features an impressive roster of seven up-and-coming bands and artists from the Liverpool City Region, programmed by one of Knowsley’s own young producers, Sonny Price.
Set to take the stage are:
- Foamover
- The Balla
- This Twin Band
- Sophie Li
- Abi Rose Kelly
- John Riley and the Antidote
Headlining the inaugural event will be Casino, a band familiar to Knowsley Music Festival audiences, having previously played the festival as a support act for both The Christians and The Lightning Seeds. Their return to top the bill is a testament to the festival’s commitment to nurturing local talent.
The introduction of KMF Presents: The Young Ones expands on the successful Knowsley Music Festival, which was launched in 2022 as part of Knowsley’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture. The festival has previously hosted musical greats like China Crisis, The Real Thing, Craig Charles, John Power, and Space.
Speaking about the showcase, Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods, emphasised the importance of cultural development for young people, saying:
“The Liverpool City Region is famous worldwide for its musical heritage, and it’s vital that we continue to create platforms for the next generation of artists. “KMF Presents: The Young Ones is all about providing tangible opportunities for young musicians from across the city region to develop their craft, gain performance experience, and connect with new audiences.
“It’s part of our wider commitment to embedding culture at the heart of our community and ensuring everyone can benefit from our vibrant cultural offerings.”
Tickets for KMF Presents: The Young Ones are on sale now. Book online at: KMF Presents: The Young Ones – Culture Knowsley
