The upcoming Everywhere At Once festival has bolstered its already impressive line-up with a series of high-profile additions. Billed as a “Glastonbury replacement” for the weekend of June 26-28, the event is a collaborative effort between the Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery, designed to bring major artists to grassroots venues across the UK.
Following previous announcements featuring Becky Hill and Tinie Tempah, organizers have confirmed that Fatboy Slim, grime pioneer D Double E, and the rising talent Westside Cowboy are set to join the bill. The festival aims to revitalize local music scenes by hosting intimate performances in community-focused spaces.
Specific venue details for the new additions include Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, who is scheduled to perform at The Theatreship in London’s Canary Wharf, and Lucy Spraggan, who will take the stage at The Sub Rooms in Stroud. D Double E is slated to host an event at The Brickworks in Nottingham, while Westside Cowboy will perform a special hometown show at Manchester’s Low Four. Details regarding Fatboy Slim’s performance and ticketing information are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Reflecting on the importance of the initiative, Fatboy Slim emphasized the vital role of independent venues in an artist’s development. “I’ve been lucky enough to play huge stages all over the world, but grassroots venues are where it all started for me,” he noted. “These spaces are vital for culture and for local communities. If you care about music, go out and support your local venues, buy a ticket, and be part of keeping those scenes alive.”
Glenn Tilbrook echoed these sentiments, recalling his own early days in the London circuit. “Some of the best nights I’ve ever had playing music have been in tiny rooms packed with people who just love live music,” he said. “We need to cherish them; if we lose them, we lose far more than somewhere to see a band.”
In addition to the live music, the festival will provide attendees with opportunities to support various music charities. Donations collected throughout the event will be distributed to organizations including War Child, Nordoff and Robbins, Help Musicians UK, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.