Bearded Theory shares full 2024 lineup

Bearded Theory, the multi-award-winning independent alternative festival, is gearing up for its 15th birthday celebrations with an electrifying lineup set to shake the grounds from 23 to 26 May.

With its roots deeply embedded in community spirit and a punk ethos, Bearded Theory has become renowned for curating an eclectic blend of powerhouse acts within an intimate and inspiring setting.

Nestled at the borders of West Midlands, South Derbyshire, and Staffordshire, and conveniently located within a two-hour reach for 50% of the UK's population, Bearded Theory promises to kickstart the festival season with a bang.

Freshly announced additions to the lineup include pop rockers Dexys, English indie sensation Baxter Dury, iconic reggae influencer Don Letts, London's own The Big Moon, indie-pop maverick BC Camplight, Northern Irish alt-rockers Therapy?, and the mesmerizing Marika Hackman, among many others.

These new names join an already stellar roster of headliners, including the likes of Jane's Addiction, Dinosaur Jr., Amyl and The Sniffers, Future Islands, Sleaford Mods, Orbital, and Soft Play.

But the excitement doesn't stop there. This year, Bearded Theory introduces CODA, a brand-new tent dedicated entirely to dance and electronic music. Festival-goers can expect to lose themselves in beats from legendary acts such as Roni Size, Leeroy Thornhill, Orbital (DJ Set), Bentley Rhythm Ace, K-Klass, and Bez's Acid House, among others.

Returning favorites like Beans on Toast's Foolhardy Takeover and the Convoy Cabaret big top promise to keep the party going with a lineup featuring Slamboree Soundsystem, The Menstrual Cramps, Random Hand, Riskee & The Ridicule, and more.

For parents attending with children and teenagers, Bearded Theory continues its innovative Festival School initiative, offering educational classes covering everything from budgeting for a music festival to mindfulness and first aid.

With monthly payment instalment plans available, Bearded Theory ensures that festival-goers can spread the cost of their tickets leading up to the event in May 2024.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable weekend of music, community, and celebration. Secure your tickets now and get ready to experience the magic of Bearded Theory.

Save the date for this year’s Bearded Theory and watch the video for one of our not-miss acts as the fest The Menstrual Cramps’ banger “Abortion”:

Full lineup

JANE'S ADDICTION • AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS

FUTURE ISLANDS • SLEAFORD MODS

SOFT PLAY* • ORBITAL • DEXYS • DINOSAUR JR.

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BOB VYLAN • BAXTER DURY • NEW MODEL ARMY

WARGASM • DRY CLEANING • GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB

THE BIG MOON • FEROCIOUS DOG • BC CAMPLIGHT

THERAPY? • PUNK ROCK FACTORY

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IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE • MARIKA HACKMAN • JANE WEAVER • GOAT GIRL • PIP BLOM • PANIC SHACK • SPRINTS* • ENGLISH TEACHER • DIVORCE • LES SAVY FAV • BODEGA • GREEN LUNG • BIG SPECIAL • JIM BOB • CHAMELEONS • STEREO MC'S • PEAT & DIESEL • BEANS ON TOAST • HIS LORDSHIP • BDRMM • PRIMA QUEEN • PENETRATION • KATHERINE PRIDDY • LAMBRINI GIRLS • THE MARCH VIOLETS • DUTTY MOONSHINE BIG BAND* • MICHAEL HEAD • DON LETTS • BLEACH LAB* • DESPERATE JOURNALIST • THE ORB • MELIN MELYN • TOM MCGUIRE & THE BRASSHOLES • HOTWAX • SAINT AGNES • IST IST • BIS • VIJI

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ONEDA • TROUT • KATIE MALCO • GIRL SCOUT • CHAINSKA BRASSIKA • BATTLESNAKE* • THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS • PROBLEM PATTERNS • [SPUNGE] • SONIC BOOM SIX • LIINES • 3 DAFT MONKEYS • OMEGA NEBULA • MERYL STREEK • SLOPE • CLARA MANN • GRANDMAS HOUSE* • ED TUDOR POLE • FULL FLOWER MOON BAND • THE MEFFS • HEADSTICKS • SLANEY BAY* • THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN • CHRIS HAWKINS (BBC 6MUSIC) DJ SET* • TARANTISM* • BEATLES DUB CLUB*

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INTRODUCING CODA:

ORBITAL (DJ SET) • RONI SIZE • SYSTEM 7 • 808 STATE • BENTLEY RHYTHM ACE (LIVE) • BEZ'S ACID HOUSE • FABIO & GROOVERIDER • UTAH SAINTS • K-KLASS • LEEROY THORNHILL (EX PRODIGY) • STEVE DAVIS & KAVUS TORABI • THE ORB (DJ SET)

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WITH BEANS ON TOAST'S FOOLHARDY TAKEOVER:

SLAMBOREE SOUNDSYSTEM • KITTY LIV • SAMANTICS • JESHUA MARSHALL • BEN BROWN • RAZZOMO • BASSIE GRACIE • JESS SILK

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PLUS, CONVOY CABARET:

FLAPSANDWICH • JAH SCOOP / CHRIS LIBERATOR • RISKEE & THE RIDICULE • RANDOM HAND • CHINA SHOP BULL • LAST TREE SQUAD • GIRO BABIES • THE BLUNDERS • SPLIT DOGS • KARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS

THE MENSTRUAL CRAMPS • ANARCHISTWOOD • RITES OF HADDA • FIDGET & THE TWITCHERS • ZOMBIE MET GIRL• WHO KILLED THE BEAR •

DOGSHITE • BOSSMAGS • WYTCH PYCKNYCK • ONE EYED GOD • LUVDUMP • THE TWISTETTES• KILLDREN • UNFUNFAIR •

TRAKTOR SNIFFEN PUNX • DAFFODILDOS • SWEETHEARTS • GEN & THE DEGENERATES• SPANNER • JON ROBB'S THE ART OF DARKNESS: THE HISTORY OF GOTH • DOGHOUSE • SHAUN SPORADIC

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AND MAUI WAUI:

BIG BAND OF BOOM • BRAD DEAR • COMMON CULTURE • CHROME AND ILLINSPIRED • DJ FROM LONDON • EMMA O'REILLY • HOT TRAMP •

JOLLY GROGSTERS • KLONK • OLD TIME SAILORS • OMNIVIBES • PROJECT MORK • PUNCH THE SKY • RANDY PANDY HAND SHANDY BAND • SHANGHAI TREASON •

SON OF JIM • STATE OF SATTA • THE BAREFOOT BANDITS

THE BUSKETEERS • THE HIGH POINTS • THE MIGHTY FLUX • THY LAST DROP • VEEBLEFETZER • WHIP CITY

PLUS LOADS MORE ACROSS BIG ED, THE SOMETHING ELSE TEA TENT, THE MAGIC TEAPOT & ELSEWHERE!

*Performing at Thursday opening party