End of the Road Festival have revealed the first set of acts for their lineup for 2025, which features one of its most diverse lineups yet, with Father John Misty, Self Esteem, Caribou and Sharon Van Etten as its main headliners; with many more acts still to be announced.
The festival has taken place annually, since 2006, in Dorset at the Larmer Tree Gardens and showcases an eclectic range of music, from independent rock and folk to electronic and world music. With six stages, End of the Road Festival have hosted many exclusive and unforgettable sets since its ascension. Their stages have seen boundary-breaking rapper Little Simz, indie-rock band Yard Act, Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and punk duo Lambrini Girls take the stage over the last four years.
Taking place between August 28 and 31 next year, the festival witnesses huge demand each year, having sold out on every single year since its inaugural edition in 2006. Currently Early Bird, Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets have sold out, however, the third and final tier are on sale now, and can be accessed here.
After releasing his sixth studio album, ‘Mahashmashana’ at the end of November, American musician Father John Misty was one of the first acts to be announced in End of the Road Festival’s star-studded 2025 lineup. Having been in the industry since the early noughties, Father John Misty has become renowned for his unconventional performance style and ironic lyricism throughout his discography. He recently established a younger generation of fans having obtained a viral hit on TikTok, the single ‘Real Love Baby’ originally released in 2016, resurfaced on TikTok earlier this year and currently have almost half a million videos under its sound. Father John Misty’s set at End of the Road Festival will showcase his much loved tracks along with newly released songs from his latest album.
Joining Father John Misty, Self Esteem will grace the stage with her empowering experimental pop anthems. With over a decade’s worth of experience within the music industry, Rebecca Lucy Taylor known professionally as Self Esteem, has developed a captivating artistry which surrounds lyricism with a profound vulnerability and realism against the backdrop of punchy rhythms and powerful instrumentation. Her sophomore album, ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ released in 2021 further catapulted Self Esteem into stardom due to its thought-provoking and relatable lyrics presented within an energetic pop manner. A stand-out track ‘I Do This All The Time’ reveals the complexity surrounding being human – the triumphs and the heartaches – Taylor urges herself and listeners to remain hopeful due to the track’s deeply conversational lyrics and tender composition.
Caribou, Sharon Van Etten, Moonchild Sanelly and many other exciting acts will join Self Esteem and Father John Misty in next year’s edition of the End of The Road Festival. An event all indie rock and folk listeners will love.
