If you’re looking for the ultimate way to kickstart your Easter weekend, Takedown Festival at the iconic Portsmouth Guildhall is the perfect place to be. The fiercely independent South Coast Festival will bring together a powerful mix of established names and rising alternative and metal bands, creating an electric atmosphere set to last all weekend.
This year’s line-up is stacked with talent. You’ll see exciting emerging artists like Artio, who are fresh from releasing ‘Soul Rot’, lighting up the Kerrang! Stage, alongside nu-grunge newcomers Overgrown, high energy acts such as Carsick and Pavé, and heavy hitters like Vexed, Wall, and King Kraken.
These acts are spread across stages, including Kerrang!, Total Rock, and Metal For Good, making it easy to explore a range of sounds and discover new favourites. They join an already fierce roster that includes Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons bringing a very special Motörhead set, The Wildhearts, Gnome, INME, South Of Salem and Asomvel, whilst Saturday’s entertainment comes from a Class A collective including Wargasm, As It Is, Graphic Nature, Vower, Saint Agnes, Zetra and Bex, plus many more. The masked collaborative President will close the event with a history-making first headline appearance.
It’s a carefully curated blend of genres and generations, delivering something for every rock and metal fan. And of course, it’s all happening at the iconic Portsmouth Guildhall, a beloved venue with a rich history of hosting unforgettable live events. Its grand setting, central city location, and festival-ready atmosphere make it the perfect home for a weekend of loud guitars, electric energy, and unforgettable performances.
Once the final riffs of the night fade out, the fun doesn’t have to end, which is also the appeal of Takedown and its desirable location. Portsmouth, as a city, offers plenty of ways to make an easter weekend of it, from the numerous bars and independent restaurants to scenic spots, including the seafront, where you can unwind and relive the highlights. Definitely worth adding an extra day or two to your weekend to embrace and enjoy the holiday post-festival feel. Truly the best of all worlds.
Takedown Festival is so much more than just an annual lineup. It’s a community, an experience, and a very loud celebration of the alternative scene all set against the backdrop of one of the south coast’s most iconic venues.
Come for the incredible bands, stay for the atmosphere, make and meet friends for life and leave with Easter weekend memories you won’t forget.
Need any more reasons? Grab your tickets now! – https://takedownfestival.com/tickets
By Nickie Hobbs
