We’re getting pretty close to Palooza ’26 now, and if you’re into discovering new bands, this is one worth having on your radar.
Forever A Phase is taking over Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield on October 17th for a full day of alternative music, with 12 bands playing across two stages. Better still, there are no clashes..
The whole thing has been built around discovering new music, so rather than spending half the day running between rooms or choosing which band to miss, you can actually catch everyone on the lineup.
x2 Fast will headline the Reckless Stage, while WNSDY AT 7 take the top spot on the Amplify Stage. Chasing the Fall, Mustard Mitt, Beach Front, Stay Safe, Tired of Fighting, Wide Awake Club, noiseless., Change Persona and Northbound and Down are also set to play, with Riot Weekend joining through a fan vote.
It’s a lineup packed with newer names, and that’s a big reason why we wanted to get involved.
Reckless started out putting on local shows before eventually becoming what it is today, so backing a grassroots event focused on giving emerging bands a proper platform feels like a really natural fit for us.
We’ll be sponsoring Palooza ’26 alongside Sam TT Media and Forgotten Sons Apparel, with our own stage at the event too.
Another big part of Palooza is the ticketing. Entry is pay what you can, making it much easier to come down, take a chance on some new bands and hopefully leave with a few new favourites.
Palooza ’26 takes place at Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield on October 17th.