Following a three-year absence, Popular Sheffield music festival Mosfest returns to Don Valley Bowl this summer to celebrate its tenth edition. Renowned for its charity work, affordable ticket prices and drinks, the team have put together what they’ve described as their best lineup to date.
Taking place on June 3rd, the gates will open at 11:30am and two stages will host 50+ acts playing throughout the day. Headlining the festival are Sheffield’s own Little Man Tate, with ska legends Bad Manners and Manchester alt-rockers Inspiral Carpets in support. Also putting in a main stage performance will be popular indie-pop outfit The Lottery Winners, up-and-coming Midlands rockers The Assist and 10-piece reggae partystarters Jungle Lion, plus plenty more. The inside stage has been curated by Away Day Radio and will be headlined by The Skinner Brothers and Billy Sullivan.
Over the years, the event has featured the likes of The Selecter, The Pigeon Detectives and Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, while it has also given slots to now-established local bands on their way up such as The Reytons, Sherlocks and Apollo Junction.
Organiser Steve Cowens told Exposed: “After three very tough years we are delighted to be back to celebrate our tenth festival in style. Lockdowns and restrictions meant that we couldn’t organise the festival for two years, and following that I suffered a serious health issue. It was a very tough time for events, hospitality and me personally, but we are back now and I’m delighted.”
“I’ve got to say that the three main bands, who I know personally, have been brilliant in agreeing to play this year. When I organised a small charity music event in Mosborough to raise money for a lost friend’s son some twelve years ago, I never thought it would grow to what it is today. Our loyal festival attendees make Mosfest what it is: a great family festival in a safe and friendly environment. I’m really proud of this event and its ethics.”
Mosfest are also delighted to partner up with iconic venue The Leadmill, who will be hosting the festival’s official after party. Tickets are available online from www.mosboroughmusicfestival.co.uk or by calling in at Birley Moor News, The Cabin newsagents on the Moor and Glistening Kicks in Woodseats.
