31st August - 2nd September Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2QZ

The Chevin and Ellen and the Escapades. Plus Citizens! and Sadie and the Hotheads Have been added to the Bingley Music Live line up.

The Chevin, are an up-and-coming four-piece from Otley. Named after the dominating local natural landmark, the band’s dramatic sound seems to be influenced by West Yorkshire’s scenery. Having met at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, the band has quickly progressed to opening for White Lies and The Pigeon Detectives. Released at the end of 2011, their Champion EP is characterised by epic, uplifting songs that are filled with intense energy. 

Folk-pop quintet Ellen and the Escapades. After winning 2010’s Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and playing the BBC Introducing stages at Leeds and Reading the band has gone on to enjoy an exciting couple of years. This success culminated in last month’s release of their debut album All the Crooked Scenes. With an impressive local fan base we’re expecting a great crowd atmosphere while soaking up Ellen’s stunning, smoky vocals and bittersweet, compelling songs.

Citizens! whose name is a determined call to action come armed with a persuasive treaty to reclaim the pop cause with style and panache. Backed by a handful of infectiously catchy tunes, these five London lads are freshly signed to hip French music and fashion label Kitsuné. The band’s second single Reptile was released last month to great acclaim, with NME describing it as having ‘a perfect pop chorus.’ Expect imaginative, fresh pop that has integrity and depth – come the end of summer Citizens! could be big news.

American, Downton Abbey actress and singer songwriter, Elizabeth McGovern brings her irrepressible, guitar-toting alter ego and band to BML. Sadie and the Hotheads succeeded in making an impression at a select handful of festivals last year so we’re looking forward to seeing Elizabeth / Sadie ditch the corset for a pair of skinnies on the BML stage.

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