in 20 years time. Have a peek at the History section if you want to check back to some of the acts that have appeared in the past few years.

But we don't like to get too caught up in the past - this festival is all about the here and now.

So…

Dive in - have a good read, follow the links, have a listen, fall in love - it's that easy.Enjoy the show!
Here we go again!

Another lucky bag chock-full of great free music. And this year it's more of a mash-up than ever before - from artists who have been making music for decades to brand new bands barely out of the wrapper. From shouty punk to gentle acoustica, sunshine ska to guitar pop and beyond.

There's a great new site for the main stage, a brand new Ten Feet Tall stage in the
 

Town Hall's secret Courtyard, our best-ever acoustic line-up, and more variety than ever before.

So, you know the drill by now:

This bill is laced with future superstars taking their first tentative steps on the road to fame, alongside bands whose songs will live in only a select few people's hearts forever. Bands that will thrill you to bits on the day, then disappear out of sight for good alongside bands you'll still be listening to

 
 
 

Technical Co-ordination is
by Martie Illingworth at BAT
productions.

Graphic design is by Marty Collantine.
This is a Middlesbrough Council event

Middlesbrough Music live is brought to you by Middlesbrough Council and the partners.
 


Event co-ordination is by Graham Ramsay and Bryan Stubbs at Ten Feet Tall, for Judith Croft and the Events Team at Middlesbrough Council.

 
 
 

and that drinking in the street could lead to your arrest. Now that WOULD spoil your day out for sure, so don't do it!

A security team will be checking all bags at the main site gate, and anybody found carrying alcohol will be REFUSED ENTRY.

Thanks for your support in helping keep this festival safe, fun and family-friendly.
IMPORTANT:
NEW ALCOHOL POLICY
FOR THIS YEAR


In consultation with festival-goers we have decided that the policy of allowing the audience to bring their own alcohol to Music Live has begun to affect the security and the atmosphere of the festival.

The new site will have a wide range of fully licensed, well-
 


regulated and reasonably priced bars, but you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to bring the usual six cases of Stella / bottles of vodka / or whatever into the secure area. Too much of that stuff + a load of sunshine and things can start to unravel a bit - sure you can understand.

We would also like to remind you that other than the licensed festival site, Middlesbrough town centre remains an alcohol free zone

 
 
 
Please be patient and respect the difficult job of the venue stewards.

Are refreshments
available on site?

Yes - there will be bars and a range of catering outlets all around the site. A percentage of the profits from these concessions help to fund the event, so go on - support Music Live - buy Johnny an ice cream!
A few house rules

This is a family event with a zero policy towards drug use.

Please drink in moderation.

Please help us keep the site tidy. Our cleansing team will be distributing free refuse bags, and there will be bins situated across the main arena.

No stagediving - for your own safety, and that of others. We've supplied loads of extra toilets this year, so please respect our neighbours and don't abuse their gardens.
 

Lost Children / First Aid

Please see map for location
of Lost Children and First Aid points.

Do I Need Tickets / Wristbands?

No - you will be able to move freely between the stages, but please note that for safety reasons each venue, both in and outdoor, has its own limited audience capacity, andonce full will operate on a 'one in one out' system. At times you may have to queue.

 
 
 
How can I get more information?

If there's anything that you need to know
that's not covered on this website, then try:

Christine / Liz at Middlesbrough Council for general info: Christine_Harforth@Middlesbrough.gov.uk
01642 729 138

Ten Feet Tall for band info:
phil@tenfeettall.co.uk

01642 247 755

Middlesbrough Tourist Information for
travel & accommodation info: 01642 729 700

Or visit our information point on the day
[see map for location]