Music

Legendary headliners and the hottest indie outfits alike flock to our festival to put on a show without equal. Whether it's exhilarating, forward-thinking dance music you're after, or intimate gigs with enchanting singer-songwriters, every taste is well and truly catered for at HowTheLightGetsIn.

And our online festival will be brimming with both live and pre-recorded performances to bring you all the excitement of being at a show, with the highest quality recording technology available in home settings.

Check out our full music line up below

"An ambitious event....the music lineup would shame the average summer festival"

★★★★★ The Independent

A young man with curly hair stands in a garden, gesturing with his hand as a small object hovers above it.

Cosmo Sheldrake
A mature woman with long, silver hair and striking blue eyes poses gracefully against a deep blue background, wearing an elegant black shawl.

Judy Collins
A man in a pinstriped suit sits at a vanity mirror, smoking a cigarette, with one leg crossed over the other and smoke swirling around him.

Brendan Benson
A person with a top knot hairstyle wears a black collared shirt, gazing thoughtfully to the side with one hand adjusting their sleeve.

This Is the Kit
Two stylized, geometric portraits of a man and a woman, both gazing forward, with a dark background. The man has black hair and is wearing a dark shirt, while the woman has long hair and is wearing a yellow top.

Shadow and Light
A diverse group of eight people outdoors, some wearing sunglasses, looking up, against a textured stone wall, showcasing a mix of casual and traditional attire.

The Revisit Project
A close-up portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a pastel-striped shirt, gazing thoughtfully to the side against a neutral background.

Sanjeeta Bhattacharya
A four-member band performing outdoors in a field, with instruments including a double bass, banjo, mandolin, and acoustic guitar against a pastoral backdrop.

Flats & Sharps
A young male musician performs passionately on stage, illuminated by vibrant blue and pink lights, with a microphone in hand and a guitar slung over his shoulder.

Flood for the Famine
A smiling man with a beard stands against a textured wooden wall, wearing a gray hoodie, with a torn sign reading "BY ORDER" nearby.

Max Galactic
A monochrome portrait of a man and woman holding a bird, both looking directly at the camera against a dark backdrop.

Samana Road
An abstract design featuring a noose within a circular pattern, with the words "Hanging Bandits" artistically integrated along the border.

The Hanging Bandits
A smiling woman with long brown hair sits in a cozy room adorned with books and decorative items, wearing a warm, knitted sweater.

The Poetry Machine with Beth Calverley and Chris Vox
A close-up portrait of a woman with long, straight blonde hair and striking blue eyes, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

Ellie Dorman
A woman with a floral crown and a flowing dress raises her arms gracefully, standing beside a man with a beard under a cloudy sky.

An Eagle In Your Mind
A black-and-white image of a band performing on stage, featuring a guitarist, a drummer with a unique percussion instrument, and another musician on guitar.

Candi's Dog
A woman in a colorful sweater and hat plays a keyboard while singing into a microphone, performing in a cozy, dimly lit venue.

Marionio Pionio
A lively group of five musicians smiling and playing instruments, including a bass, clarinet, and banjo, in a cozy venue with a drinks menu in the background.

Calypso Moon
A close-up of a young woman with long, wavy auburn hair, looking thoughtfully into the distance, against a blurred coastal background.

Rebecca Hurn
A lively crowd with hands raised, enjoying music and dancing in a vibrant and colorful atmosphere.

Nightingales Watch
A group of four young adults poses against a tree in a leafy outdoor setting, wearing stylish, patterned clothing.

Mica Jane
A middle-aged man wearing a hat and glasses holds an acoustic guitar, seated against a black backdrop, exuding a contemplative expression.

Andy Grant
A young woman with curly hair and a flower crown smiles while performing with a microphone and guitar, set against a blurred background.

MAYA
A person seated against a textured, weathered wall, wearing a white shirt and black vest, with a serious expression and short hair.

Burning Salt
Close-up of a musician with a beard and hat, focused intently on playing an acoustic guitar. The image has a warm, sepia tone.

Mark Harrison
A close-up black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, gazing thoughtfully to the side.

Annie Dressner
A musician in a white suit performs on stage, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone against a dark background.

George Cheetham
A woman in a red dress plays guitar on a vintage sofa, surrounded by elegant decor and floral patterns in a warmly lit room.

Eleanor and the Stars
A man in a denim shirt posing with an acoustic guitar against a wooden backdrop.

Terence Blacker
Three individuals stand among branches in front of a waterfall, exhibiting a serene yet contemplative expression, surrounded by lush greenery.

Dream Kollective