VIDEO: Crystal Stage set to sparkle with big names at The Fringe at Tramlines

Recording stars Alvarez Kings and hotly tipped October Drift will headline a bill of top emerging talent at the Crystal Stage at this year's The Fringe at Tramlines.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jul 2018, 03:41 BST
Updated 20th Jul 2018, 03:47 BST

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October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.
October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.

And the Saturday night 'secret' session act is out - Argentinian rockers The Otherness have earned the 8.20pm slot after flying 7,000 miles in the hope of playing and winning the heart of promoter Neil Hargreaves.

He spotted them doing a Frog and Parrot pub gig and offered them the fringe festival prime time spot.

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Neil said of other acts playng the Crystal Stage - at Crystal Bar in Carver Street: " We are delighted once again to have the honour of showcasing so many brilliant local bands on the Tramlines fringe at Crystal Stage this year. So much talent on board it’s mouthwatering!

"October Drift are headlining on the Sunday - this is the last time we’ll be able to have these guys, after their last 12 months saw them playing Glastonbury Festival John Peel stage then touring the whole of Europe With EDITORS.

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October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.
October Drift headline the Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.

"Alvarez Kings are a band Sheffield knows, loves and wants to see, but they’re always in America playing to packed houses in the states! Snapped them up as soon as I heard they were available and Sheffield’s buzzing for it!

"Dead Naked Hippies is a trio of musicians that provide killer songs mixed with some dark, gritty atmosphere. Possibly the must see band of the whole weekend.

"We also have Sheffield bands a plenty this year, as always, with Liberty Ship, Frazer, Hands Off Gretel, Faerground Accidents, Henderson and Sabella leading the way, but basically the cream of Sheffield upcoming talent on the stage again this time around.

"Showcasing some absolute belters from out of town this year with Club Drive - check these guys out - they’re on a big label and absolutely magic live, plus The Moods from Manchester, Scarlet from Liverpool and IDLE FRETS, all coming to play this year."

Alvarez Kings at Crystal Stage on SaturdayAlvarez Kings at Crystal Stage on Saturday
Alvarez Kings at Crystal Stage on Saturday

ACTS AND STAGE TIMES

FRIDAY JULY 20

18:30 - Citrus Heights

19:15 - Clear Vinyl (first ever live show)

Liberty Ship play Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.Liberty Ship play Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.
Liberty Ship play Crystal Stage on Sunday, July 22.

20:00 - The Brookes

20:45 - Jordan Allen

21:30 - Conor Houston

22:15 - Children of the State (first ever Sheffield show!)

SATURDAY JULY 21

12:00 - The Real Cool

12:50 - Atlanta House

13:40 - Ivory Wave

14:30 - TYNI

15:20 - SISTERAY

16:10 - Elephant Trees

17:00 - Idle Frets

17:50 - The Moods

18:40 - Scarlet.

19:30 - Sabella

20:20 - SECRET SET - now THE OTHERNESS

21:10 - Club Drive

22:00 - Alvarez Kings

SUNDAY JULY 22

12:00 - Time-Sellers

12:50 - Artella

13:40 - The Rosadocs

14:30 - Fifty Nine 1

5:20 - Henderson Band

16:10 - Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles

17:00 - Liberty Ship

17:50 - OCTOBER DRIFT

18:40 - FRAZER

19:30 - Dead Naked Hippies

20:20 - AVALANCHE PARTY

21:10 - Hands Off Gretel

22:00 - Faerground Accidents

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