LEISURE FESTIVAL to Debut at Dreamland
MITSKI, Clairo, Soccer Mommy and CMAT are just some of the names performing this weekend
LEISURE Festival will debut at Dreamland this weekend with newly-announced Clairo bringing her atmospheric and graceful bedroom-pop for her only UK performance this Summer outside of Glastonbury.
The event, taking place June 24th at Dreamland, Margate features a slot from Mitski whose album Laurel Hell was released earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim, with The Guardian calling her "The best young songwriter in the US."
Further additions to the bill include CMAT, the country-pop sensation from Dublin; Léa Sen whose sun-drenched avant-pop has made waves of late; and Margate's own Social Singing Choir - a supremely talented local community group who have worked with Swim Deep and recently opened for Self Esteem.
Elsewhere on the bill, Soccer Mommy provides captivating and candid lyrical insightfulness on what will be her album release day; Nilüfer Yanya, hot on the heels of lauded new album Painless promises her own blend of refined indie-pop; North London duo Sorry offer their unique and restless ode to city living; L'Rain will give us immersive experimentation and a glimpse into otherworldliness; and Melbourne's hotly-tipped and buzzy HighSchool complete the fully female line-up.
Following the success of BOTW’s 10-year anniversary event held in Margate in 2019 with Mac DeMarco headlining, LEISURE is set to become a staple in the gig goer’s diary.
The total capacity of the event is 5000, utilising the outdoor Scenic Stage and the Hall by the Sea. Amusement rides on site will be open, as well as the games arcade and roller disco.
