Despite not going ahead this year, Latitude’s lineup looked stronger than ever. With Haim, Liam Gallagher and The Chemical Brothers due to headline, ticket holders were going to be treated to a massive year. Unfortunately COVID-19 managed to get in the way and single handedly destroy any hope we had for 2020. Not being one to dwell on what if is important and Latitude have announced their headliners for next year.
The three names they have announced so far are; Lewis Capaldi, Bastille and Snow Patrol. This goes to fix the fact that Snow Patrol are returning to the festival for the first time since they had to cancel in 2019. The tickets go on sale this coming Monday (20th of July) from the festival website at 9am.
Your first Latitude 2021 music announcement has landed. @LewisCapaldi, @bastilledan and @snowpatrol Reworked all take to the Obelisk Arena next Summer, with many more still to be revealed…
Tickets on sale Monday 9am. https://t.co/PN7IQtd4SRpic.twitter.com/1MDphYHWJp
— Latitude Festival (@LatitudeFest) July 17, 2020
Other names such as The Lumineers, Michael Kiwanuka, Charli XCX and Mahalia had also been set to take to the festival this year. Hopefully ticket holders will not be too disappointed with who they have got to replace them, if the headliners are anything to go off then they should not have too much to worry about.
Latitude has been home to very prestigious acts in the past, with people such as Bon Iver, Bloc Party, Damon Albarn and even Kraftwork. This goes to show that even though it may not be a massive festival, it still has a lot of potential pulling power. Also with it being Lewis Capaldi’s first time playing the festival, he joins the rest of the illustrious artists who can say they have.
Having only started in 2006, Latitude festival has seen its name rise quite dramatically. Within four years it had already seen acts such as Florence and the Machine, Grace Jones and the Pet Shop Boys play. Not a lot of other festivals can claim to have done this. Though it was due to be a big year this year, absence makes the heart grow fonder so expect next year’s to be even better than before.
With the announcement, you can bet your money on devoted festival goers on getting excited again. It’s in the cycle of going to a festival, the anticipation of being able to finally see your favourite act live and being with your mates for a full weekend. Nothing comes close.
