“From the get-go the four piece are a blurry colorful cyclone of pogoing pop punk rock and you are immediately drawn into the party.” - Devolution Magazine
Hailing from Norway’s oldest town, Tønsberg, the effervescent band Ramona’s Tea Party has made the UK their second home after charming audiences on tour with Millie Manders and the Shutup in 2023-24. Following a smashing performance on Rebellion Festival’s Introducing Stage last year, they’re returning to Blackpool this August. But that’s not all! They will be playing exclusive headline shows across the UK, including Scotland for the very first time (and yes, we’re buzzing!). And if that wasn’t enough, whispers of a sophomore album are about to become reality…
Think Green Day’s punch, Toy Dolls’ playfulness, boygenius’ depth, and Blondie’s charisma, all wrapped up in bright hairdye, boundless energy, and an electrifying live show.
💥 Welcome to Ramona’s Tea Party. You don’t want to miss this. 💥Support From Holly Rees
Holly Rees is a queer indie rock artist based in Newcastle, UK, blending the lyrical intimacy of Laura Marling with the sharp grit of Courtney Barnett. Originally from the Durham Dales, Rees began as a solo singer-songwriter, gaining early acclaim with support from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, Amazing Radio, and more. Her 2018 acoustic EP Slow Down reached #6 on the iTunes chart, laying the foundation for what would become a much louder, bolder evolution.
Now joined by Ryan (bass) and Ross (drums), Holly’s full-band lineup—aff ectionately dubbed the “full band bash”—has become known for high-energy, “nonsense-fi lled” live shows that mix catharsis with fun.
"I was listening to a girl from the North East the other day, Holly Rees, and her track ‘Toast’ and it fl oored me. It was so brave and created by someone who was really, truly, being themselves. Don’t believe anyone who tells you there is no future in music. There is. All you have to be is good." - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
