Babyshambles, Ash and Cast Set to Headline Shiiine On Weekender 2027

Indie rock fans, dust off your bucket hats and leather jackets. The team behind the Shiiine On Weekender has officially unveiled the opening batch of performers for its 2027 event, placing three beloved UK guitar bands right at the top of the poster. Cult favorite outfit Babyshambles, Northern Irish power trio Ash, and Liverpool Britpop mainstays Cast have been confirmed as the headline acts for the multi-day alternative music extravaganza. The upcoming festival is set to take over the seaside complex at Butlin’s in Skegness, running from March 19 through March 21. This marks the third occasion that the Lincolnshire holiday resort will host the weekend, which promises an expansive showcase of classic indie hits, alternative cuts, and electronic dance rhythms across three packed days.

Kicking off the live programming on Friday night, Cast will command the top slot, marking their very first live set at the festival. Friday's schedule is stacked with veteran performers, featuring appearances by Happy Mondays offshoot Black Grape, former Carter USM vocalist Jim Bob, Sheffield favorites Reverend & The Makers, Sunderland post-punk band The Futureheads, and London rockers The Rifles. Saturday will spotlight Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles, who are also set to make their debut at the event as the main attraction for night two. The appearance comes alongside Doherty's busy schedule, which includes the ongoing Babyshambles reunion, writing material for The Libertines, and pursuing a second-hand store venture. Joining Babyshambles on the Saturday lineup are nineties indie staples Gene and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin.

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Closing out the festivities on Sunday evening, Ash will take the main stage for another headlining set at the holiday park. The Northern Irish trio will share the final day's bill with melodic guitar outfit Starsailor and Britpop outfit Sleeper. The initial bill announcement also packs dozens of additional acts across the weekend. Attendees can catch performances from legendary punk pioneers Buzzcocks, two-tone ska icons The Selecter, cork rock outfit The Sultans of Ping, and electronic-rock crossover band EMF. The lineup is further filled out by Puressence, electronic reggae group The Dub Pistols, Liverpool band The Farm, pop duo Dubstar, Ozric Tentacles, Banco de Gaia, Senser, The Supernaturals, and China Drum.