Tramlines Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tramlines Festival |
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| Genre | Rock, indie, pop, electronic, dance, hip hop, folk, experimental, metal, world, reggae |
| Dates | End of July |
| Location(s) | Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, England |
| Years active | Annually since 2009 |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Website | www.tramlines.org.uk |
The Tramlines Festival is a yearly music festival in Sheffield, UK. It started out free, but now you need tickets to go. The festival features both famous national artists and talented local musicians. Local music experts and volunteers helped plan and organize the festival. Its name comes from Sheffield's tram network.
The first Tramlines Festival in 2009 was a big hit, bringing in 35,000 fans. The 2010 event saw even more people attend. Because of its success, Tramlines Festival won 'Best Metropolitan Festival' at the UK Festival Awards in 2011. Today, a company called Superstruct Entertainment owns the festival.
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Festival Locations
In the past, Tramlines Festival took place at over 70 different spots and four main stages in the city center. These included places like Devonshire Green, The Leadmill, and the Peace Gardens. The main stage at Ponderosa Park could hold 8,000 people.
In 2018, the festival moved out of the city center to a new, larger location: Hillsborough Park in Sheffield. This new spot has four stages, including a main stage. It allows for a much bigger crowd, with space for around 40,000 people. For the 2019 event, the capacity was set at 30,000.
Past Festivals
2009 Festival
The very first Tramlines Festival happened in 2009. Famous artists like Rolo Tomassi, Just Jack, Pixie Lott, and Reverend and The Makers performed. The festival was a huge success, attracting 35,000 fans. Everyone, from the organizers to the people of Sheffield, loved it.
Because it was so popular, the festival was announced again for 2010. Back then, festival-goers had to wait in line to get wristbands. These wristbands gave them access to the different stages. The 2009 festival also recycled a lot of paper, plastic, and aluminum. This led to a bigger focus on being eco-friendly in 2010.
2010 Festival
Tramlines Festival 2010 took place from July 23rd to 25th. About 250 artists performed, and more venues were added. These included Sheffield University's Octagon Centre and Winter Gardens. The main stage at Devonshire Green grew to hold 8,000 people.
Headliners included Echo and the Bunnymen, Mystery Jets, Professor Green, and Craig David. The festival was still free, and they got rid of the wristband system. Instead, it was "first-come, first-served" at the entrances. This year, 65,000 people attended. New events in 2010 included a Youth Music Festival and a Blues trail. The festival also worked hard to reduce its environmental impact. This included a solar-powered headphone disco.
2011 Festival
Tramlines 2011 happened from July 22nd to 24th. An estimated 175,000 people came to enjoy the music. Over 70 venues were involved, with four main stages and at least 200 live acts.
Top artists included Ash, Olly Murs, Pixie Lott, and The Futureheads. A new part of the festival was 'The Folk Forest'. This folk music event took place in Endcliffe Park, a bit outside the city center.
2012 Festival
Tramlines 2012 was held from Friday, July 20th, to Sunday, July 22nd. Headliners included Reverend & The Makers, Roots Manuva, and We Are Scientists. Other acts like Ms Dynamite and Mr Scruff also played. For the first time, Weston Park hosted a stage.
2013 Festival
Tramlines 2013 took place from Friday, July 19th, to Sunday, July 21st. This was the first time the festival charged an entry fee, which was £6 per day. However, a large part of the festival still remained free to enjoy.
2014 Festival
The main headlining acts for 2014 were Katy B, Public Enemy, The Cribs, and Annie Mac. The daily fee increased to £12. You could buy early bird tickets for all three days for £28.
2015 Festival
Tramlines 2015 ran from Friday, July 24th, to Sunday, July 26th. The main stage moved from Devonshire Green to Ponderosa Park. This move helped to increase the space for the audience. Weekend tickets cost £30. Headliners included Sugar Hill Gang, Neneh Cherry, The Charlatans, and Basement Jaxx.
2016 Festival
Tramlines 2016 took place from Friday, July 22nd, to Sunday, July 24th. The main headliners for this year were Dizzee Rascal and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
2017 Festival
Tramlines 2017 was held from Friday, July 21st, to Sunday, July 23rd. Headliners included The Libertines, Metronomy, Primal Scream, and The Coral. The Devonshire Green stage returned this year, along with the Ponderosa Park stage and The Folk Forest.
| Friday 21 July | Saturday 22 July | Sunday 23 July |
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2018 Festival
Tramlines 2018 took place from July 20th to 22nd at Hillsborough Park. Weekend tickets cost £79. The lineup featured Stereophonics, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, and Craig David's TS5. Other acts included Stefflon Don, Mabel, Blossoms, and De La Soul. The new venue allowed for 40,000 people to attend.
The city's Supertram network had a strike during the festival. Free replacement buses helped people get between festival areas. The festival also raised money for local charities, including Cavendish Cancer Care.
| Friday 20 July | Saturday 21 July | Sunday 22 July |
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2019 Festival
Tramlines 2019 was held from July 19th to 21st in Hillsborough Park. The main acts were Two Door Cinema Club, the Courteeners, and Nile Rodgers & Chic. Other performers included the Manic Street Preachers, Rag'n'Bone Man, and Happy Mondays. The main stage was renamed Nulty’s Main Stage to honor Sarah Nulty, a festival director who passed away.
Tramlines won the "Best Metropolitan Festival" award at the UK Festival Awards 2019. This was the second time the festival received this award.
| Friday 19 July | Saturday 20 July | Sunday 21 July |
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2020 Festival (Cancelled)
Tramlines 2020 was planned for July 31st to August 2nd in Hillsborough Park. However, on May 7th, 2020, the festival was cancelled. This happened because of the social distancing rules put in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The planned headliners were Ian Brown, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Madness.
| Friday 31 July | Saturday 1 August | Sunday 2 August |
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2021 Festival
The festival made its return in 2021, taking place from July 23rd to 25th.
| Friday 23 July | Saturday 24 July | Sunday 25 July |
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2022 Festival
Tramlines 2022 was held from Friday, July 22nd, to Sunday, July 24th. The list of performers was announced in November 2021 and expanded in March 2022.
| Friday 22 July | Saturday 23 July | Sunday 24 July |
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2023 Festival
Tramlines 2023 took place from Friday, July 21st, to Sunday, July 23rd. The first list of performers was shared on January 31st, 2023.
| Friday 21 July | Saturday 22 July | Sunday 23 July |
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The festival also featured comedy shows by comedians like Jonathan Pie and Omid Djalili.
2024 Festival
Tramlines 2024 is set to happen from Friday, July 26th, to Sunday, July 28th. The first list of artists was announced on January 23rd, 2024.
| Friday 26 July | Saturday 27 July | Sunday 28 July |
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