AEG Presents, the organisers of the Forever Now festival in Milton Keynes, have announced a lineup of 17 names for their mammoth new one-day festival for passionate music lovers of all ages.
Forever Now will debut on 22 June 2025 at the legendary venue that is The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, and AEG Presents has confirmed a myriad of names as performing their event, including the likes of electronic innovators Kraftwerk, punk icon Billy Idol, and alt-rock legends The The.
The star-studded lineup also includes Death Cult, Johnny Marr, The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and the Happy Mondays.
Other performers include Peter Murphy, The Damned, Public Image Limited, Berlin, Theatre of Hate, She Wants Revenge, Chameleons, The Motels and UK Decay.
The day intends to be an all-day homage to alternative culture from the late 1970s to 1990s, featuring music from a wide variety of genres and styles across this time.
The festival is billed as the UK sister event of the critically acclaimed US festival Cruel World, now in its fourth iteration, produced and promoted by Goldenvoice in Pasadena, California.
All performers will be split across two stages, with a third stage called The Echo Chamber, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and artist conversations curated by music journalist John Robb, to explore the stories behind the music, delving into the cultural movements and personal narratives that shaped this musical era.
Steve Homer, CEO of AEG Presents, said, “We are delighted to present a festival that reflects the rich heritage of artists in the alternative music field. The day will feature some amazing artists, unique sets, and collaborations not seen on a UK stage before. As the birthplace of alt counterculture, the UK is the perfect home for a festival to pay homage to alternative creative artistry.’’
Pre-sale tickets will be available starting 05 December, with a limited release priced from £85. General sale opens at 10.00am on 06 December through AXS and Ticketmaster, with VIP packages offering enhanced festival experiences.
