Way Out West reveals 2019 headliners
Sweden's Way Out West festival has revealed the first group of names joining them this year, unveiling headliners Stormzy, Cardi B, and The Cure.
The Gothenburg festival will also welcome James Blake, IDLES, Jon Hopkins, Mitski, Earl Sweatshirt, Jungle, Zara Larsson, Maribou State, and more to the Swedish major city in August.
As well as Way Out West being held in the city's Slottsskogen Park, multiple venues throughout the city will be hosting a series of shows called Stay Out West. Connan Mockasin, Julien Baker, and CupcakKe have been confirmed for these shows so far. Check out the line-up poster below.
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— Way Out West (@wayoutwestgbg) February 1, 2019
As well as live music, the festival will screen up to 40 feature films, documentary, tv series, and short films in cinemas around Gothenburg.
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