The lineup has been announced for End of the Road Festival 2025, including headliners Caribou, Father John Misty, Self Esteem, and Sharon Van Etten.
The annual event takes place in Larmer Tree Gardens near Blandford, Dorset, and next year will be held between 28 and 31 August.
Father John Misty’s spot on the bill comes after he released his critically adored sixth album, Mahashmashana. Born Josh Tillman, the US artist first rose to fame in the Noughties with the indie-folk band Fleet Foxes before signing a solo record deal under his FJM moniker.
British pop artist Self Esteem has been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize; her last album, Prioritise Pleasure, was released in 2021. Meanwhile, American singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten’s latest record, We've Been Going About This All Wrong, came out in 2022, also to positive reviews.
Canadian composer Dan Snaith’s dance outfit Caribou receiver critical praise for his latest LP, Honey, upon its release in October this year.
Other artists on the lineup include Geordie Greep, former frontman of the experimental rock outfit Black Midi, and chamber rock group Black Country, New Road, along with South African funk artist Moonchild Sanelly.
Attendees should also keep an eye out for secret sets: last year Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight-formed indie-rock duo, snuck in to perform hits such as “Chaise Lounge” and “Wet Dream”.
In a five-star review of this year’s festival, The Independent’s Louis Chilton praised the “rich and eclectic” range of music on offer, singling out performances from Irish artist CMAT and rock band Idles.
Tickets to the 2025 edition have sold in record time, with only tier three tickets remaining.
Festival founder, Simon Taffem, said in a statement: “End of the Road is all about discovery, and I can’t wait to welcome a whole load of amazing new acts that have never played before”
He added: “As always we will be doing everything we can to make it the best year yet, with plenty of surprises to come.”
A limited number of tickets for End of The Road Festival 2025 are currently available now.
