The Wedding Present have been confirmed as headliners for the second LOUDER THAN WAR LIVEfestival on 13 March 2027!
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The band, who are commemorating 35 years since the release of their pivotal album Seamonsters, have been confirmed as the headlining act for the second iteration of Louder Than War Live at The Academy building on Oxford Road in Manchester. The Wedding Present headline Academy 2 on Saturday the 13t March. A full line up of bands will be announced shortly, making a whole day of live music across Academy 2, 3 and Club Academy! 16 bands across 3 indoor stages!
The Wedding Present’s Seamonsters was recorded by the legendary Steve Albini in twelve days during 1991. The Guardian noted that: “Albini has given The Wedding Present considerable weight, with Gedge’s voice trickling between banks of scowling guitars” and went on to feature it in its list of ‘1,000 albums to hear before you die’. Despite its uncompromising sound, the album reached No. 13 in the British album charts and has been hailed as a classic.
The Wedding Present:
The band was formed in 1985 by members of The Lost Pandas, with David Gedge leading the band for the past 41 years! In 1992 they released twelve singles in twelve months, each in a limited run of 10,000 copies. Every one of them hit the UK charts. With 18 hit singles they are one of teh most successful indie bands in British music The band has variously been described as “warp-speed take on jangly, bittersweet indie pop” (Jason Ankeny) and “awkward and energetic”.
Louder Than War Live
After its inaugural festival in 2026, headlined by Sea Power, Louder Than War Live is gong from strength to strength. For 2027, the Louder Than War has partnered up with The Academy directly, and will offer 16 bands over 3 stages. There will also be an interview room, and other events going on throughout the day!
Date: 13 March 2027
Time 2.00PM
Location: Academy Building, Manchester M13 9PR
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