Last-minute tickets remain available for Knowsley Music Festival, where iconic indie band The Farm will headline St Chad's Church in Kirkby on Friday, November 13. Tickets for the 7.30pm show can be bought online for £27.50, with Kirkby band The Lags performing as the support act.
The Farm's Return to Knowsley Roots
The Knowsley-born group are set to bring their iconic sound back to their roots as they perform at this year's festival in the atmospheric surroundings of the venue. The band, who formed in the early 1980s, became one of the defining names of the British indie music scene, winning fans with their infectious melodies, politically charged lyrics and distinctive blend of indie rock and dance influences.
Their breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of debut album "Spartacus", which topped the UK Albums Chart and cemented their place in British music history. The album featured their biggest hit, "All Together Now", which reached number four in the UK Singles Chart.
A Legacy of Hits and Resilience
Produced by Madness frontman Graham 'Suggs' McPherson, the anthemic track was inspired by the Christmas Truce of the First World War and has remained a much-loved song for more than three decades. Despite facing challenges throughout their career, including the loss of founding member Andy McVann, The Farm continued to evolve and establish themselves as a major live act, performing alongside some of music's biggest names and appearing at festivals across the UK and beyond.
The band enjoyed a resurgence in live performances during the 2000s and have remained a popular fixture on the festival circuit. Their connection to the Liverpool community was further underlined in 2012, when they joined the Justice Collective, whose charity recording of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" topped the UK Christmas Singles Chart.
What to Expect at the Show
Now, returning to Knowsley, The Farm will bring decades of musical history to St Chad's Church, with audiences able to enjoy the band's signature performance and a set expected to feature classics such as "All Together Now".
