Manchester is gearing up for an explosive night of live music as Rewired Festival lands in the city for the first time on April 19 at the iconic Band on the Wall. Powered by tastemaker club night This Feeling, the festival promises a genre-defining lineup of the UK’s most exciting new guitar-driven talent.

Praised by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Blossoms, and Carl Barat, This Feeling has long been a launchpad for tomorrow’s festival headliners. As Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian puts it: “Flying the flag for British guitar music.”

Following game-changing showcases in Leeds and London, which helped propel acts like The K’s, Pastel, Crawlers, The Clause, and Andrew Cushin into the spotlight, Rewired now brings its magic north to Manchester.

The Crooks headline the main stage, fresh off the release of their anthemic new single "Carry On", produced by none other than Richard McNamara of Embrace—adding a touch of Britpop heritage to their rising star.

On the second stage, Dirty Blonde top the bill, having recently turned heads with an MTV feature and a support slot for Louis Tomlinson in London at his personal invitation, raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

The rest of the lineup reads like a who’s who of future festival circuit staples:

Megan Wyn, newly signed to The K’s management, will soon be supporting her hero Alanis Morissette in Wales.
Alright, Blackpool’s indie heartbeat, recently announced for Truck Festival and teasing another major festival soon.
Lock-In are riding a wave of buzz following the release of their sun-drenched new single "11:11", currently getting major love on Radio X.
The Slates, masters of the rapid sell-out, are set for Truck and Y Not Festival appearances this summer.
The Juice, a red-hot Manchester outfit with not one, but two sets of brothers in the band—double the chemistry, double the energy.
Long Island, recently crowned Apply to Play champions by Radio X’s John Kennedy, have won spots at Truck, Y Not, and Tramlines festivals.

With eight cutting-edge acts across two stages for just £12.50 advance, this is one of the best-value tickets in town—and a golden opportunity to catch the next wave of British guitar heroes before the big stage lights find them.

Tickets available now here.