Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee

Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee 2025

Once again Ilkley Rocks and our Acoustic Marquee will showcase some of the best local musical talent!

From 12 noon and right through the afternoon, Ilkley Carnival’s mini music festival will feature a line up of bands, duos and solo performers.

*all times and performers are subject to change

THE SORM ILKLEY ROCKS STAGE LINE-UP

12.10 – 12.40 MoshKat – A musical duo band renowned for their performances spanning a variety of musical favourites.
1.10 – 1.40 13th Day – A four piece covers band smashing classic rock songs from 1960s to current day and adding a cheeky little rock flare on some other major hits.
2.10 – 2.40 Duktape – A punk rock trio from Ilkley, taking inspiration from bands like Blink 182, Green Day, Dead Kennedys and the Misfits
3.10 – 3.40 MancUnion
4.10 – 4.40 Connor Walmsley – A live loop artist, guitarist and beatboxer who plays a variety of genres and also plays his own music
13th Day will play the Ilkley Rocks stage

THE SORM ACOUSTIC MARQUEE LINE-UP

12.45 – 1.05 Sophie Holdsworth
1.45 – 2.05 Rufus Beckett – An experienced singer songwriter who has supported the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen and played on the same bill as Sam Fender.
2.45 – 3.05 Take 2 – An acoustic duo covering a range of popular songs from a variety of genres and eras.
3.45 – 4.05 The Gatsbys – Maria and Chris are a Yorkshire based acoustic music duo playing all your favourite tunes.
Rufus Beckett will appear in the Acoustic Marquee

If you have any questions about Ilkley Carnival please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.