Road to Hardwick Returns with star judges, explosive local talent & a shot at festival glory

The North East’s most exciting music competition is back – with a mainstage Hardwick Festival slot up for grabs.
The Road to Hardwick is back for 2025 – and it’s promising more music, more energy and more opportunity than ever before. Launching on April 25th at Newgate Social in Newcastle, this year’s competition will bring together 21 of the region’s hottest emerging acts, all competing across four heats for a place on the mainstage at Hardwick Festival 2025, performing alongside global icons including Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters, and Olly Murs.

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