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Twisterella 2025 will play host to an impressive lineup of established & emerging talent including headliners Swim School and Adult DVD joined by friends of the festival Irked, local favourites Smith And Liddle as well as brand new acts such as Scrounge, Y and Roller Disco Death Party with many more still to be announced.
 
This year’s headliners, Scottish indie alchemists Swim School, have drawn inspiration from icons as diverse as Taylor Swift and Metallica but the trio’s unique dream-grunge sound puts them up there with the likes of Wolf Alice, Slowdive and Foals. With three EPs and a mixtape to date and a tour supporting Irish chart-topping garage-rockers Inhaler under their belt, Swim School will no doubt be performing material from their highly anticipated self-titled debut album due later this year.
 

Taking place in venues across Middlesbrough including Teesside University Students’ Union and Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, Twisterella’s metropolitan, multi-venue format offers value and convenience to festival goers, providing them with a unique opportunity to witness numerous incredible performances throughout the day. In the decade since its inception, the event has become a central part of the North East’s thriving music scene and was recognised with an AIF Independent Festival Award in 2019 for its innovative approach to developing and showcasing new talent.

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