Forwards festival Bristol 2023: First wave line-up released including Erykah Badu, Aphex Twin & Olivia Dean

Forwards festival - which is held at The Downs in Bristol - has released its first wave of artists as part of its star-studded line up. The announcement includes headliners Erykah Badu and Aphex Twin.

Forwards returns to Bristol this September after a stellar debut last year. Bristol will see two days of music and discussion, driven by its social initiatives to create positive change.

Jim King, CEO, European Festivals, AEG Presents said: “We are excited to see FORWARDS return after its inaugural success in 2022. Offering two days of music and culture, we’re delighted to bring headliners Aphex Twin and Erykah Badu to Bristol. A historic city with an important culture and music heritage that we’re pleased to be a part of.”

Here’s the first wave of artists announced for Bristol’s Forwards festival 2023

Forwards festival Bristol 2023 line-up 

Friday

• Erykah Badu 
• Bonobo 
• RAYE
• Confidence Man
• Olivia Dean
• Biig Piig
• Wesley Joseph 
• Goldie 

Saturday

• Aphex Twin
• Primal Scream
• Arlo Parks
• Leftfield 
• Amyl and the Sniffers 
• Viagra Boys 
• Jockstrap
• Katy J Pearson 
• Yazmin Lacey 

How to buy tickets for Forwards festival Bristol 2023

Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday, March 23 - sign up via the Forwardsbristol website.

General sale tickets are available to purchase from 10am on Friday, March 24 via Forwardsbristol website