Festival News: Parklife 2025 has announced 50 Cent as their second headliner
Parklife 2025 has announced 50 Cent as their second headliner for the festival, which takes place on June 14-15 at Heaton Park, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Joining them at the top of the bill is British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith, R&B girl group FLO and bass collective Rudimental.
Other highlights of the lineup include, Peggy Gou, Rudimental, Pawsa, Armand Van Helden, Bicep presents Chroma, Skream & Benga, Steve Angello, Joy Orbison, Andy C, Overmono, Chris Stuss, Bou, Hedex and Marc Rebillet.
The announcement follows the news that Charli XCX would be the first headliner, following the wild success of her critically acclaimed record BRAT.
While rapper 50 Cent hasn’t released new music in 11 years, this will mark his second time headlining the Manchester weekender following his appearance in 2022.
Other artists in the line-up previously announced include Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, Girls Don’t Sync, Salute presents True Vision, Interplanetary Criminal, Chaos in the CBD, KI/KI, Antony Szmierek, Bakey, Prosper and Sim0ne.
The second phase of ticket sales for Parklife will open at 10am on Friday, January 31st, get yours here.
Alternatively Three+ customers can get early access to the pre-sale from 10am on Thursday January 30th – fans of the festival who signed up in advance can also access the pre-sale.
Words by Oliver Evans
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