Music

Explore the HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2025 Music lineup!

We’re delighted to reveal the musical acts joining us in Hay-on-Wye this spring bank holiday as a tantalising taster ahead of our full music lineup announcement.

From Grammy award nominees to folk festival favourites, genre-blurring innovators to intimate live performers, HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2025 is set to bring the party.

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A group of five men stands posing against a pastel purple background, each wearing distinctive, colorful shirts with various patterns.

Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)
A monochrome artistic portrait featuring overlapping images of a man, creating a surreal effect.

Zero 7 (DJ set)
A woman in a floral dress surrounded by pineapples, striking a confident pose against a bright pink background, with flowers in her hair.

Molotov Jukebox
A musician with long hair plays an acoustic guitar against an orange background, creating a dreamy and artistic atmosphere.
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Ella Clayton
Two stylish men stand back-to-back in an urban setting, one in sunglasses and a black suit, the other in a studded leather jacket.

Baba Ali
A young woman in a flowing red dress lounges in a suspended hammock, with a teal background and a relaxed expression.

Ruth Lyon
Two young men stand against a pink background; one wears a striped cardigan over a t-shirt with "Harry Styles" written in a heart, while the other laughs, wearing a tie-dyed shirt.
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Deptford Northern Soul Club
A person with dreadlocks gazes thoughtfully upward while leaning on a railing, dressed in a brown puffer jacket.

Chinwe
A man with long hair and a beard stands against a weathered blue and black wooden backdrop, wearing a brown coat.
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Fyfe Dangerfield
A smiling musician on stage wearing a black t-shirt with a yellow raised fist logo, dressed in a blazer, holding a guitar.

Tom Robinson
A group of four musicians standing in a grassy area, with a bright sky in the background. They have a mix of casual and stylish attire.
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Bleach Lab
A bald individual with glasses poses in front of a black background covered in white doodles, wearing a patterned outfit, showcasing multiple rings and a watch.

Mr Bruce
A man with short gray hair stands against a soft pink background, wearing a bright red button-up shirt and a neutral expression.

Ewan Pearson
A man in a blue outfit and hat sits confidently in a bright yellow armchair, surrounded by a guitar, a synthesizer, and a vintage tape.

Funke and the two tone baby
A DJ with a sparkling sequined jacket joyfully performs, reaching out to the audience amidst colorful stage lights.

DJ Max Galactic
A woman with red hair peeks from behind a sheer white curtain, set against a soft blue background.

Lindsay Clark
A group of four musicians, two men and two women, poses in a stone-clad architectural setting, showcasing a blend of formal and casual attire.

Eliza Delf & the Wilderness
A musician playing the violin on stage, with vibrant lighting and a band in the background, performing at a lively concert.

The Activators
A young woman with long, wavy hair wearing a red, textured dress stands in a grassy field, looking contemplative.

Maddie Ashman
A young couple sits on a wooden railing, dressed in casual, vintage-style clothing, surrounded by greenery and sunlight. Their expressions are serene and introspective.

The Rabbitts

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