Meet the Emerging Artists Playing Dot to Dot Festival 2024
Ahead of Dot to Dot Festival this weekend, we spoke with some of the lineup’s most exciting upcoming artists to hear more about their sonic influences, their performances, and their recommendations on who to catch at the festival.
The artists join headliners Jockstrap, as well as other big names including Wunderhorse, The Magic Gang, and Antony Szmierek, bringing the most exciting new music to multiple venues across Bristol and Nottingham.
Lucy Tun:
Lucy Tun photographed by Better Half
How would you describe your music to people who haven’t heard it before?
“My music is a mix of many different influences throughout my life, but I'd have to point towards pop and video games as my main two.”
What can people expect from your set at Dot to Dot festival this year?
“My set at Dot to Dot will be my first gig in Bristol and Nottingham so expect the full range of emotions.”
Any other acts you’re looking forward to seeing this weekend?
“I'm very much looking forward to seeing Jockstrap, they are my favourite band atm.”
Abby Sage
Abby Sage photographed by @cloudyytots
How would you describe your music to people who haven’t heard it before?
“Someone came up to me after the show in Amsterdam & said how is your set so chill yet rock so hard. So sick”
What can people expect from your set at Dot to Dot festival this year?
“It really is the record reimagined. We’ve been having a lot of fun touring this project and feel it’s reached such a beautiful place in the arrangement. Fitting in special moments and allowing each show to change depending on what the crowd, venue, and ourselves allow that day.”
Any other acts you’re looking forward to seeing this weekend?
“My lovely friends Runnner and Tim Atlas!”
BLUAI:
BLUAI photographed by Anneke D’Hollander
How would you describe your music to people who haven't heard it before?
“A mix of indie folk pop and rock with a hint of country. We love harmonies. We're inspired by artists such as Big Thief, The Japanese House, and Haim”
Hutch:
Hutch photographed by Lizzie Clark-Nørgaard
How would you describe your music to people who haven't heard it before?
“Twang Pop, Post-Yacht Rock, Soft Psych - it has many nuances to it. But if you like long jams, songs about animals and wholesome life, and enjoy rich harmonies then you might enjoy a Hutch show”
What can people expect from your set at Dot to Dot festival this year?
“Maybe some bubbles, maybe some smiles and some waves, maybe a few people standing on a stage with open arms ready to make new friends”
Any other acts you're looking forward to seeing this weekend?
“We’ll be front row at Welly, and of course The Bug Club. Also hoping to catch Soft Launch, C Turtle and En Attendant Ana, Prima Queen!”
Dove Ellis:
Dove Ellis photographed by Emma Last
How would you describe your music to people who haven't heard it before?
“Cosmic slop”
What can people expect from your set at Dot to Dot festival this year?
“nnnnNaut”
Any other acts you're looking forward to seeing this weekend?
“The Irish vanguard: Search Results & the American vanguard: YHWH Nailgun”
Get your tickets for Dot to Dot Festival 2024 now, taking place across venues in Bristol this Saturday 25th May and in Nottingham on Sunday 26th May.