Death In Vegas, fronted by DJ-producer Richard Fearless, will make a return to CQAF for what will be their first performance in the city since their 2012 Festival show.

Last years’ Death Mask album came after a 10 year gap and saw the eclectic producer return from his other experimental journeys to the Death in Vegas moniker with a gritty, techno-oriented sound forged in his Metal Box studio

Formed in the mid-’90s Death In Vegas debuted with the snarling big-beat LP Dead Elvis, followed by the acclaimed second album The Contino Sessions, featuring alt-rock heavyweights such as Iggy Pop, Bobby Gillespie, and Jim Reid.

Never standing still, subsequent albums Scorpio Rising, Satan’s Circus, Trans-Love Energies and Transmission have seen the Death In Vegas catalogue grow to a unique, ever-intriguing journey through sound.

Affectionately known as the “First Lady of Folk”, Kate Rusby has become a cherished highlight at festivals around the world. With her distinctive Yorkshire warmth, captivating voice, and timeless songwriting, Kate brings a unique charm to every stage she graces.

A Mercury Prize nominee, recipient of multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and too many more accolades to mention, her live performances are renowned for blending heart, humour and an unmistakable connection with audiences.

Celebrating over 30 years in music, Kate’s setlist is a rich tapestry of traditional songs and her own compositions, ranging from poignant ballads to upbeat, singalong favourites. Her sound effortlessly transitions from intimate, delicate moments to expansive, lush soundscapes, creating an emotional journey that captivates every listener.

Her 2026 festival performances will feature selections from her acclaimed new album ‘When They All Looked Up’ alongside her enduring classics.

With a stellar band of world-class musicians, Kate’s shows are nothing short of magical. Fans can also expect a sprinkling of her famous between-song banter, ensuring smiles and an unforgettable experience all around. Come and see why Kate and her band are the heart and soul of every festival she plays.

Folksinger Willi Carlisle holds tight the conviction that love is bigger than hate, and no-one is expendable. Carlisle’s music has always been a dance between absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy.

On his fourth studio album, Winged Victory, Carlisle returns with his signature blend of traditionally-rooted folk music and kaleidoscope of oddball characters to confer with his core tenets in more overt and provocative ways.

Carlisle delivers Victory as the next chapter in his long-running direct address to the hope that by understanding our collective suffering we might be free of it. He’s intent on creating art and a well-rounded life in a broken world.

The idea began with 2022’s Peculiar, Missouri when Carlisle proclaimed “your heart’s a big tent, everybody gets in.” After gathering together all the world’s weirdos and misfits under the big tent, with 2024’s Critterland, Carlisle let them loose into the world. Now, on Winged Victory, they speak for themselves, unencumbered by social expectations.

Victory, Carlisle’s first self-produced album, will be released June 27 via Signature Sounds. It both indulges a few of his wildest dreams (including a version of Richard Thompson’s “Beeswing,” among several traditional folk song covers), and feels like the inevitable sequel to Critterland’s charismatic menagerie of chaos.

Though occasionally raunchy, and routinely provocative, Victory is not afraid to make a spectacle for the sake of a point. Victory should be understood as a reflection. It revels in the beauty of tiny, monetarily-worthless moments and things, offering with them a consideration of our innate humanity.