Dot to Dot Festival: 5 Bands You Have To See

Dot to Dot Festival celebrates their 10th anniversary this year. The festival has been the home to some of musics (Independent and Popular) biggest artists including The 1975, Ed Sheeran and Jake Bugg.

The one day festival begins in Manchester (22nd May), then moves to Bristol (23rd May) and ends in Nottingham (24th May). 

The lineup includes Swim Deep, Rae Morris, Fat White Family and many other small bands. You best have your running shoes on as the festival takes place across many different venues across the day. (Please note that some of the acts take place in venues that are for +18 only) 

Here are 5 Bands You Have To See At Dot to Dot:

1) Fat White Family 

If you have never witnessed the madness that is Fat White Family live, then you have never lived. Often known for crowd surfing, aggressive mosh pitting and brilliant live music, Fat White Family are one of THE best current bands to see live. Seeing them in a small venue is a god sent, allowing you to connect more with the utter madness that they create. It is hard to suggest a band that is similar to Fat White Family's live performances...think sex pistols but x10 more pure demonic anger a.k.a utter brilliance. 

2) Swim Deep

Who needs illegal highs when you can just watch Swim Deep perform for an hour? Following their newest single, Swim Deep join the lineup for Dot to Dot. Swim Deep bring along a magical, psychedelic vibe that make them one of the bands you have to see at the festival. Expect to see a sea of Dr Martens and floral shirts at this gig. 

3) The Wytches

After the success of their debut album 'Annabel Dream Reader', The Wytches are quickly becoming a very popular band. The band have a very mysterious sound, one you can't put your finger on. This band is a band you must see live in a small venue, just to soak up the brilliant guitar riffs and vocals from the band.

4)Nothing but Thieves 

Nothing but Thieves join Dot to Dot as a new band on the music scene. One of their most famous songs to date 'Ban All The Music' is a song that would get you shouting along to almost instantly. This band is a must for fans of Muse. 

5) The Watchmakers

The Manchester band sound a mixture between Temples and Oasis. A sound that you don't usually come across makes this band one to watch! You can catch them in the more smaller venues of the festival. Their psychedelic take on modern day rock and roll will get every person moving along to the brilliant sound they make. 

Dot to Dot Festival 22nd May - 24th May 

Tickets are still avaliable for just £27.50 at http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/dot-to-dot-festival-tickets

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Full Lineup is as follows: