It’s that time of the year AGAIN! Where I show you exactly why not only should you come to NOZFEST 2023… but why you should check out ALL the acts on the line-up. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this year, I promise.
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We are currently down to LESS than 100 tickets!! So make sure you don’t hang around for too long. Hopefully this blog will help you to decide whether it is worth coming along…..! It is by the way 😉
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CHEZ KANE
Something very different to what our Nozzers are used to seeing. We have a wonderful rock ‘n’ roll badass lady headlining! It’s about time I had a female headliner, I’m sure many will agree. There’s so many phenomenal female front bands out there right now, we’re really spoilt for choice. It’s such a pleasure to have Chez Kane at Nozfest, I feel like it’s been a long time coming; this lady is a literal powerhouse, and she’ll blow you away with her epic vocals. Her stage performance is one to be admired, and her band doesn’t let her down at all, together they put on one hell of a show. It’s fantastic to see Chez going out there and smashing a solo career, and watching her live her best life up on stage will get you buzzing from your head right down to your tippy toes too. Trust me, watching that chick kick ass will start a fire in your belly, that’ll you want to be the next Chez Kane ❤
(Thing We Do) When We’re Young In Love
Rocket On The Radio
Alone Cover
Hollowstar
Back for round 2 we have Hollowstar! So if you missed them back in 2021, this is your sign not to miss out again. These boys are badass, as are most of the bands on this line-up. Hollowstar is here to give you attitude and big riffs with a thick sound. If you weren’t a fan before, you will be after you see these guys hit our stage. These guys are a NWOCR staple, so if you haven’t heard of them before, where have you been?! They have graced the stage with the likes of Dan Reed Network, Mason Hill and Florence Black to name but a few. They were a massive hit with our 2021 crowd, and we know that this year will be no different. So get yourselves down the front for this act!
Let You Down
Feel The Burn
Good Man Gone
Collateral
Again?! Oh yes, they are back! Sadly due to Covid related reasons Collateral were unable to return in 2022, so we’ve brought them back for 2023 to make up for it! Are you as excited as we are for their return? BOY, if none of the other bands get your feet moving, your head banging and your blood pumping… then these definitely will! Injecting you with a dose of Bon Jovi 80’s goodness to get you ready for even more 80’s throw backs later in the evening, this band is the perfect warm up for our headliner. Their tunes are guaranteed to stay in your head for the rest of the weekend, there is no way you’ll be walking away from the venue without singing along. If you’ve not seen Collateral before, you’ll be asking yourself why.
Merry Go Round
Mr. Big Shot
Can’t Hold Me Down
South of Salem
For starters, this band is the only band in this year’s line-up that is LOCAL! So if you haven’t heard them before (how?!) now is the perfect time to check out some talent from the South Coast. This will be the band’s second return to the 1865, the first time they played the venue was back in 2020 when they headlined our first ever social distanced show in the middle of the Covid pandemic. Of course the show sold out! If you get down the front to check this band out, you’ll instantly see why they are causing such a scene right now, especially after their recent tours with Wednesday 13 and W.A.S.P. Want something a bit darker? A bit more gothic? Something… different? Then THIS is the band you want to make sure you see. So those tickets you’re waiting to buy? Don’t hang around, because this is a band you do not want to miss.
Cold Day In Hell
Pretty Little Nightmare
Let Us Prey
Beth Blade & The Beautiful Disasters
Having played Nozfest twice before in 2019 and 2021, it’s very clear by now that this band is a Nozfest favourite… you’ll have to come along to see why! This is one full on bad ass chick, who’ll you’ll fall in love with instantly, because you just can’t help it. Also helps that she writes some epic bangers too! There’s a lot of love from Beth to her fans, and they amplify that love right back, it’s a joyous sight to witness. This band is going to go far, and are quickly gaining momentum, with epic reasons! They may be playing many festivals and shows this year, but believe me, no show will compare to the one they will bring to NOZFEST!
So many great memories have been made with this band on the bill, which is exactly why you wouldn’t want to miss out!
Tonight I’m With You
Jack and Coke
Sin Eater
These Wicked Rivers
What a band! Want something loud, riffy, big, bluesy, ballsy, and groovy? Well this band has all that to offer and more. These Wicked Rivers will hook you in and won’t let you go until that very last note is played. You’ll be utterly glued to their performances, so forget about heading to the bar for the next pint… cos this band won’t give you the chance.
I bet you’ll be happy you checked this band out when you go skipping to their merch table at the end of the show.
Testify
Shine On
Won’t Be Broken
Sam Millar & The Sass Bandits
Aahh, an original Nozzer from all the way back in 2019, except Sam was part of Bigfoot. Now he makes a return to Nozfest as a solo artist, and he definitely will not disappoint. He is here to serve pure cheese! Everyone needs a bit of 80’s cheese in their lives, it makes the world go round, and this guy has perfected the art of great tunes packed full of 80’s with just the right amount of cheese. He’ll make you feel like you’ve just stepped foot off the set of a movie. You’ll be bopping along, rocking out, living your best lives to these tunes. You definitely won’t want to miss out, as Sam’s performances will leave you will a smile that shines from ear to ear.
Forbidden
Sober
Let Me Yet
White Raven Down
You may have seen these guys at Nozlite or Rock For Ukraine, but this time they are here to bring the thunder to Nozfest! Or should I say…. The Conspiracy? 😉
White Raven Down have always proved themselves to be real crowd pleasers, and this time will be no exception. This band is jam packed with energy, electrifying solos, and a groove that pulls you in to listen. Again something a little heavier compared to the rest of this line-up, but they add a great addition making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Roll Of The Dice
Salvation
Masquerade
Black Lakes
A band that’s been turning heads for a while now, about time we brought them down South. Want something heavier, harder riffs, darker? Then this band will be the one for you. They are a band that’ll draw you in, leave you intrigued and make you wonder why you haven’t heard more from them. There is definitely an alt-rock vibe there that could be likened to 30 Seconds To Mars, meaning Black Lakes will add a lot of variation to this line-up – there is definitely a band for everyone on this bill and this band is going to be one you want to keep an eye on. They’re on quite a few festivals this year, and it’s easy to see why. I for one am definitely going to make sure I am not distracted for their set!
Dissident
Deathrone
Fragments
VAMBO
It’s so lovely to have a band from my very own booking agency roster on this line-up! And what a band! These guys are 100% going to get the party started! Not getting down early would be a CRIME, and you’ll only be letting yourself down because these guys will be the talk of the day for sure. I’m certain a lot of people are going to have a new favourite once they see Vambo play, and I promise I’m not being biased at all.
Their cover of ‘Burn’ is something that HAS to be seen to be believed. Vambo put the fun, passion and enthusiasm back into rock ‘n’ roll, which is exactly why you should get down when the doors open so you can make up your mind for yourselves.
Doors open at 12:30pm – see you there 😉
Why Why Why
World of Misery
Burn (Cover)
So will we be seeing you at Nozfest 2023? Don’t forget this event is family friendly, so all ages are welcome! Tickets are selling, so make sure you don’t think about it too much as you may risk missing out.
Food will be available on the day, we have a fully functioning bar which is reasonably priced, an outside smoking area, air conditioning inside, parking near the venue, situated in the town centre so we are near public transport and hotels, and we pride ourselves on our friendly and inclusive atmosphere 🙂 What’s not to love?
Hope to see you at Nozfest!
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