Dua Lipa, Pearl Jam and Carry Me The Horizon lead Mad Cool 2024 line-up
Mad Cool have introduced the primary run of artists set to carry out on the 2024 instalment, with Dua Lipa, Pearl Jam and Carry Me The Horizon main the line-up.
Subsequent yr’s version of the long-running competition will run between July 10 and 13, and see the occasion return to the Villaverde website in Madrid.
Happening throughout 4 days subsequent summer season, the opening Wednesday of the occasion will see pop icon and Grammy winner Dua Lipa headline. The announcement comes following the latest launch of her new monitor ‘Houdini’, which is the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, and the occasion will mark her second time enjoying on the competition.
Different artists set to play on this primary day embrace rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins and Rubbish, in addition to enormous names reminiscent of Janelle Monáe, Nothing However Thieves, Tom Odell and extra.
The next day (Thursday, July 11), will see grunge icons Pearl Jam take to the stage as headliners – six years since they final appeared on the Madrid competition. They are going to be joined on that day by Greta Van Fleet, Keane, Michael Kiwanuka, Larkin Poe and others.
Pop-punk veterans Sum 41 will headline the penultimate day, alongside Jessie Ware and Tom Morello, the latter being well-known for his position as a guitarist for Rage Towards The Machine and Audioslave.
Lastly, the final night time of the 2024 version of Mad Cool will see Carry Me The Horizon and Avril Lavigne headline, and additional performances from Arlo Parks, Ashnikko, The Gaslight Anthem and Genesis Owusu. Extra artists are anticipated to be introduced shortly and you’ll take a look at the present line-up within the poster under.
In addition to asserting the primary names set to seem at subsequent yr’s instalment, the organisers at Mad Cool have additionally introduced ways in which will probably be making enhancements throughout the location to enhance the general attendee expertise.
This features a discount within the variety of levels, going from eight to 6, in addition to a basic discount in public capability. These look to enhance flows throughout the competition and cut back schedule conflicts and artist overlaps.
Moreover, Mad Cool will improve basic competition providers, with measures reminiscent of growing ingesting water stations, the quantity and distribution of bogs, bar lengths, and bracelet recharge factors, in addition to creating new rest and relaxation areas, together with extra shaded areas.
Furthermore, bigger screens will likely be included to make the expertise extra immersive, and the eating space will likely be expanded to make sure a extra comfy gastronomic expertise on the competition.
The final sale for tickets will kick off on December 15 at 11am GTM / 12pm CET and will likely be available here. Pre-sale choices are additionally on provide for Mad Cool members and will likely be on provide tomorrow (December 12) through the identical hyperlink.
The 2023 version of the competition noticed performances from Robbie Williams, Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, The Offspring, Nova Twins, Queens Of The Stone Age, The 1975 and extra. Take a look at NME’s roundup of this yr’s competition right here.