Dot to Dot Festival announces first wave of acts

Mystery Jets among acts confirmed for Dot to Dot Festival in Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham

Jamie Bowman

Last updated: 18th Feb 2016

Indie oddballs Mystery Jets have been confirmed as the first headliner for multi-city festival Dot to Dot which will take place in Nottingham, Manchester and Bristol from 27th-29th May.

The Blaine Harrison-fronted band will be joined on the bill by Australian rockers The Temper Trap, teenage newcomer Rat Boy, Sheffield four-piece The Sherlocks and singer-songwriter Lauren Aquilina.

Other acts named to play Dot to Dot include The Japanese House and Cigarettes After Sex with many more acts to be announced. 

Dot To Dot Festival has established itself as the UK’s premier festival for unearthing the hottest new talent around, alongside established acts from all over the globe. The festival has helped put acts such as The XX, Mumford & Sons, Florence & The Machine and Jake Bugg on the map.  

 

Find tickets via the links below:

Dot to Dot Festival 2016 - Manchester Cathedral, Friday 27th May

Dot to Dot Festival 2016 - O2 Academy Bristol, Saturday, 28th May 

Dot to Dot Festival 2016 - Nottingham Rock City, Sunday, 29th May 

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