FOREVER NOW FESTIVAL

The highly anticipated line-up is revealed for the first ever edition of Forever Now, a monumental new one-day festival for passionate music lovers, taking place at legendary venue The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on 22 June 2025.

This will be the UK sister event of the critically acclaimed US festival Cruel World, which is now in its fourth iteration, produced and promoted by Goldenvoice in Pasadena, California.

A true celebration of alternative culture, the event will explore the cultural phenomenon of the dark side of creativity, featuring many of the greatest pioneers of new wave, post-punk, psychedelia and alternative rock. From electronic innovators Kraftwerk to punk icon Billy Idol and alt-rock legends The The, Death Cult, Johnny Marr, The Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus & Mary Chain, the festival will be a unique gathering for fans of post-punk music, fashion and literature, with a line-up unlike any other in the UK.

Forever Now will showcase legendary artists across three stages, paying tribute to the dark, creative spirit of alternative music. The Echo Chamber Stage will be hosted by John Robb and Eugene Butcher, he will delve into the artistry, movement and culture through in-depth discussions with renowned artists, going behind the scenes to reveal their stories. Including Rat Scabies (The Damned) | Martha Davis (The Motels) Mark Burgess (The Chameleons) | Terri Nunn (Berlin) Kirk Brandon & Stan Stammers (Theatre Of Hate) Richard Jobson (The Skids /The Armoury Show) Plus more to be announced

Full Line Up:

Kraftwerk, The The, Billy Idol, Death Cult, Johnny Marr, Peter Murphy, Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Happy Mondays, The Damned, Public Image Ltd, Berlin, Theatre of Hate, She Wants Revenge, Chameleons, The Motels and UK Decay

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