Getting their name – and their original inspiration – from Måneskin, Baby Said are a young, fresh, sassy explosion of big attitude, big tunes and big hair who’ve made an appropriately big splash in their comparatively brief existence. They’re fronted by the teenage Pal sisters, Veronica and Jess, hail from the Portsmouth area and have racked up all sorts of plaudits and playlists since they formed right out of school. This summer’s EP Who Gives A Rock? was an excellent showcase for the band, showing off their heady blend of nineties grunge/alt. pop influences (with a splash of current faves like Wet Leg). (Lee Fisher)
Teesside’s best kept secret, Dressed Like Wolves are already veterans of the local music scene having formed way back in 2009 whilst also spearheading the seminal Spooker Rekkids label collective. Essentially the solo project of Thornaby’s Rick Dobbing, Dressed Like Wolves have released two studio albums including 2017’s second album The Big Try, which included live favourite Tiny Ides, while debut album highlight Trying To Walk Off Into The Sea But It’s Too Late remains both one of the saddest and most uplifting tracks of Teesside origin in recent years. Expect lo-fi shenanigans, triolas and possibly a vocoder interlude… (Steve Spithray)
Line-ups are subject to change.
ARC’s theatre space is transformed into a music venue for Stockton Calling. For this event we’re calling it ARC 2 and it’s situated on the ground floor.
Curating this years stage are promoters The Kids Are Solid Gold; a promoter based in the North East of England. They are responsible early shows across the region by many of the UK’s most successful acts including Mumford & Sons, James Bay, The Vaccines, Fanfarlo, Fatherson, The Howl & The Hum and The Snuts. The promoter is a fervent champion of the very best in new and emerging acts and also co-promotes Twisterella Festival and Songs From Northern Britain.
Access information
ARC’s building is fully wheelchair accessible. There is level flooring throughout the building. A lift is available. There are accessible toilets on every floor. ARC 2 is located on the ground floor of the building.
