Pretty Green's Gig Guide 2024 | Part 1

31 Jan 2024

It’s time to put the January blues at bay and look towards golden gig-filled days ahead of us in 2024. To get you ready, we’re sharing some of the festivals and gigs that are on our radar this Spring and Summer. Whether you’re planning to catch one of your musical heroes or discover a new one in the making, when it comes to enjoying live music there really is nowhere in the world quite like the UK.


Black Honey

The sultry vocals of Brighton-band Black Honey have been described by some critics as a 'gangsta Nancy Sinatra', with the cool pout of Lana Del Rey and hints of Warpaint. Black Honey’s ‘All Inclusive Extravaganza’ tour kicks off this February 2024, and includes their biggest shows to date. Supports Picture Parlour and Kynsy will join them alongside some surprising cameos from a sword swallower, drag queens, burlesque dancers and an Elvis impersonator.


Black Honey

The Vaccines

Torchbearers for British guitar music, The Vaccines are back with their sixth studio album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations and a UK-European tour to boot. Inspired by a misheard lyric from Don McClean's "American Pie," Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations is an album about reconciling with loss, and gaining gratitude for the people and places we once loved. The Vaccines glittering indie rock will be accompanied by Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, and Divorce.


The Vaccines

English Teacher

Leeds indie frontrunners English Teacher announced debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ earlier this year with a UK Tour to follow. The new LP marks the culmination of a band who have worked tirelessly to craft and develop their music. With its intricately layered and meticulously crafted melodies, the four-piece unravel far-ranging themes including collective anxiety, insecurity and a lack of belonging.


English Teacher

Wide Awake Festival

Wide Awake is an independent festival for music fans looking to discover something different with their showcase of the best up-and-coming talent around, alongside fan-favourite bands. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are set to headline Wide Awake 2024, as the festival’s most requested headliner ever. Expect leftfield Indie, Post Punk, Electronica, Techno and more across a line-up you won’t find anywhere in London.


Wide Awake Festival

Live At Leeds Festival

A host of cosmically outstanding music acts will be appearing at Live at Leeds: In The Park as part of the 2024 line up announcement. This packed Mystery Tour bus will include indie legends The Kooks, Declan McKenna, The Cribs and Future Islands among others for a nostalgic summer event that you don’t want to miss.


Live At Leeds Festival

TRNSMT Festival

In a country already renowned for having the best audiences in the world, TRNSMT Festival, set within the City’s Glasgow Green, shows artists from around the world that there’s nothing better than a Scottish crowd. This 3-day soiree has already acclaimed a stellar line-up, welcoming Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris as headliners this year.


TRNSMT Festival

Truck Festival

Often described as the Godfather of the small music festivals, Truck Festival has been featuring some of the biggest and best emerging artists since 1998. Jamie T, The Streets, Wet Leg, Idles and The Kooks take centre stage at Truck Festival 2024. Whether it’s discovering new favourites, diving straight into mosh-pits, or checking out the amazing comedy/family entertainment on offer, you’re certain to have an unforgettable weekend.


Truck Festival