The Heavy Heavy

Harking back to the classic era of folk-rock, Brighton England-based band The Heavy Heavy create a sun-drenched sound rich with four-part harmonies, fuzzed-out guitar, and magnetic vocals that is perfect for a summer day in the park.

The Heavy Heavy “write and play music with that lick of madness that makes early Fleetwood Mac and peak Stones so thrilling” (The Guardian). They also conjure up comparisons to So Cal folk rock icons of the ‘60s–Jefferson Airplane, The Band, and The Mamas & The Papas. Irresistibly infectious, their sunshine psychedelic pop rock is packed with a riot of colourful instrumentation, set on top of lush melodies and multi-part harmonies. The group’s five piece band includes bass, guitars, keyboards, and drums.

Georgie Fuller and William Turner formed the band in 2019 and released the EP Life and Life Only in late 2020 and made The NME 100: essential emerging artist list in 2023. The Heavy Heavy’s debut album, One of a Kind was released last year to rave reviews and they were named “one of the brightest new UK acts” by FLOOD Magazine.

The Heavy Heavy has been touring the world performing at prestigious festivals such as Bonnaroo, Boston Calling, and Newport Folk Festival. We’re thrilled that Fuller, Turner, and their bandmates are coming to close out our festival’s mainstage for a retro-inspired beach party.

– ZQ