Music Programme

The Lightning Seeds will headline Hartlepool Dockfest 2009.

Most famous for The Three Lions official England anthem for Euro '96 which shot to the top of the charts, The Lightning Seeds have had several top 20 singles and albums.

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Music Line-up Announced

Eleven artists will perform in a Big Entertainment Tent located in front of Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience in the marina on Saturday July 4.

Top of the bill are the Lightning Seeds who will be on stage from 10.15-11.30pm.

They will be preceded by the following programme:

• 1.45-2.15pm: The winner of a local Battle of the Bands
• 2.30-3pm: The Blitz Evra, an intricate three-piece from Hartlepool
• 3.15-3.45pm: In Moscow,
• 4-4.30pm: Lithium Speed Dementia, a three-piece pop/punk/electro band from Hartlepool
• 4.45-5.15pm: Dave Mosley
• 5.30-6pm: Demon Summer, who are currently recording their second album
• 6.15-6.45pm: Young Rebel Set, who promise a rousing performance of gritty urban folk
• 7-7.30pm: The Chapman Family, said to be inspired as much by folk music as hardcore punk
• 7.50-8.30pm: Nine Black Alps, a Manchester-based rock band that has gained a reputation for loud and aggressive yet melodic music
• 8.50-9.40pm: The John Power Band, which is fronted by singer-songwriter and former bass player for the La's, John Power

The Big Entertainment Tent will be unticketed on Saturday July 4 and once full will operate a one out, one in system.