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Just days out from Forwards Festival 2025, American rapper and rising star Doechii has withdrawn from the event. The artist was originally billed as a headliner on the festival’s Sunday lineup, scheduled to perform on the Downs in Bristol. Her cancellation has also affected other European dates, including All Points East in London and Rock en Seine in Paris.

Festival organisers confirmed the news via Instagram, expressing disappointment over the cancellation. “We are very sad to announce that Doechii will not be performing at her upcoming shows,” they shared. While no official reason was given, the team emphasised their continued support for the artist, noting: “She is an incredible artist and we were as excited as you were to bring her to our hometown of Bristol.”

Despite the setback, Forwards Festival’s Sunday lineup remains strong, with three powerful female headliners—Jorja Smith, The Last Dinner Party, and Olivia Dean—leading the charge. They are joined by a wide array of acts including Confidence Man, Barry Can’t Swim, Ezra Collective, and Orbital, all set to perform across the two-day event on 6th and 7th September, 2025.

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The full lineup also includes Mount Kimbie, Annie Mac, Squid, Pa Salieu, LTJ Bukem, Happy Mondays, Moonchild Sanelly, English Teacher, Nilufer Yanya, Jamz Supernova, Fabio & Grooverider with The Outlook Orchestra, Mermaid Chunky, The Silhouettes Project, and many more. Despite Doechii’s absence, Forwards 2025 continues to deliver a diverse and dynamic programme celebrating boundary-pushing talent from across the globe.

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American rapper withdraws from UK and European festival run including All Points East and Rock en Seine.

Forwards Festival has officially unveiled its set times and site map for the 2025 edition, set to take place from 23rd to 24th August at Bristol’s Clifton Downs. With a diverse lineup including Jorja Smith, Barry Can’t Swim, Orbital, Ezra Collective, and Confidence Man, fans can now begin planning their perfect weekend.

The schedule sees headliners and high-energy acts spread evenly across both days, with Orbital and Barry Can’t Swim closing out Saturday, while Jorja Smith and Squid lead Sunday’s proceedings. Rising stars like Olivia Dean, The Last Dinner Party, and Doechii are scheduled for prime afternoon slots, while DJ sets from Annie Mac, LTJ Bukem, and Fabio & Grooverider promise late-night vibes to round out each night.

The 2025 site map shows an easy-to-navigate layout with three main stages, dedicated DJ areas, an expanded food village, and art installations. Clifton Downs’ natural amphitheatre setting once again provides a scenic and spacious backdrop. Organisers have also improved entry points and added more shaded rest areas to enhance comfort across the weekend.

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With set times now available via the official app and festival website, punters are encouraged to download them ahead of the event to avoid clashes and discover new favourites. Forwards Festival continues to champion both forward-thinking programming and a strong social mission, promising another standout edition in 2025.

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Here's When and Where to Catch Every Act at Forwards Festival 2025.

FORWARDS Festival has unveiled the final additions to its 2025 lineup, rounding out one of the most diverse and exciting programs of the summer. The event takes place on the August bank holiday weekend, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August, at Clifton Downs in Bristol.

Saturday’s main stage will now feature genre-blending singer-songwriter Nilufer Yanya alongside Berlin-based artist Anna Erhard. On Sunday, the stage welcomes explosive rapper Pa Salieu and boundary-pushing post-punk group Squid. These new acts join a stacked lineup including Jorja Smith, Ezra Collective, Confidence Man and Barry Can’t Swim.

The Arches, FORWARDS' new dance tent, will showcase Jamz Supernova, LTJ Bukem, Shy One and Smith & Mighty Soundsystem with special guests. This space also shines a spotlight on homegrown talent like Miss Mash and REA, offering a high-energy soundtrack across both days.

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Late-night programming continues with The Information stage, featuring emerging names from Bristol's local scene. Highlights include Ava Zarate, Dizraeli & Joy Machine, Laura Dia and Waldo's Gift. With its bold lineup and strong focus on community, FORWARDS Festival is shaping up to be an unmissable end to the summer.

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