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RECAP: Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news

Saturday, 14 June 2025 11:45

By David Murphy / Dean Sampson / Richie Thomas

Credit: David Murphy

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.

More than half a hundred thousand people ascend upon Heaton Park for this year’s installment of a two-day music festival, Parklife, as this year begins. This year's headline acts include Charli XCX & 50 Cent, combined with Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, PAWSA, Bicep, Rudimental, and plenty more.

23:00   David Murphy

The locals aren't happy with Charli XCX as they have gone to X to complain. 

Just wait ‘til Oasis roll in next month for five whole nights. If Charli’s two hours of pop is doing your head in, Liam’s going to finish the job. #JusticeForAngela

 

21:47   Richie Thomas

Journalist, Jacob Walters says there’s seems to have been a major planning fail by Parklife organisers, with fans left disappointed after Josh Baker and Chris Stussy were cancelled due to safety concerns. Both were set to play back-to-back on a small stage.

21:00   Richie Thomas

From Parklife:

"Upon Advice of the PL Safety Team, the Matinee stage will not be re-opening. We apologise to people who wanted to see Josh Baker and Chris Stussy"

Chris Stussy, the artist who was set to end the night on the Matinee stage, has released a statement to his social media channels to his followers, explaining that the stage had been closed due to overcrowding:

"Really gutted I'm unable to perform at Parklife tonight, flew straight from Barcelona to play a 3 hours closing set but due to safety reasons and the stage being overcrowded, the organisation decided to shut the stage down as it may have caused unsafe situations for those who were there."

"Despite being disappointed, safety comes first and we will make this right very soon... X Chris"

19:45   Richie Thomas

Josh Baker, the artist who had his set cut short on the Matinee stage, has since released a statement on social media, to his followers - and ended with a handful of crying emoji':

"Unfortunately I will not be performing at Parklife due to reasons outside of my control. I deeply apologise. I can't really put into words what today was going to mean to me."

The stage remains closed to fans, however large queues of fans remain as we await further updates on the stages' closing DJ, Chris Stussy.

19:11   Richie Thomas

Upon Advice of the Parklife safety team, the show on the Matinee Stage has been paused.

18:55   Richie Thomas

Bou has brought out a very special guest; AITCH is back at Parklife!

18:55   Richie Thomas

Latest Travel advice from the Bee Network for anyone leaving the venue using public transport.

Note: Parklife, Soccer Aid (Old Trafford Stadium), and Chris Brown (Co-op Live) are all set to finish at similar times. 

We encourage you to check before you make any travel plans.

 

18:30   David Murphy

Confidence Man are a pop band from Australia known for their fun, upbeat music and lively stage shows which they certainly did this afternoon. The group includes singers Janet Planet and Sugar Bones, who are full of energy and love to put on a show.

They mix catchy pop tunes with dance beats, and their songs are made to get people moving. They’ve built a strong fan base in the UK and beyond, especially at festivals where their performances are a big hit.

 

17:41   David Murphy

Roads closed tonight from 20:00 up until approximately 01:00 or 02:00 am:

  • Middleton Road (both ways) from Victoria Ave to Crumpsall Lane
  • Sheepfoot Lane (both ways) from Bury Old Road to Middleton Road, might also close during the day
  • Blackley New Road from Middleton Road to Riverdale Road
  • Meade Hill Road between Sheepfoot Lane and Middleton Road
  • Bury Old Road between Whittaker Lane and Scholes Lane
  • Whittaker Lane – one way only (westbound) from Bury Old Road to Heywood Road
  • Middleton Road at Jct 19 – fully closed from Heywood Old Road, even for permit holders
  • M60 Jct 19 – all slip roads closed except anticlockwise onto the M60
  • Middleton Road fully closed from Jct 19 to Victoria Ave
  • Victoria Avenue – one way westbound only from Tweedle Hill Road to Middleton Road
16:46   Richie Thomas

We are OUT and serving content, catch up with what we've been up to on our socials @rochvalleyradio to see what chaos we have been causing!

 

15:03   Richie Thomas

Couldn't make it to Parklife this year? We have you sorted - Catch a glimpse of what it's like on our Daylist, out on Spotify! - 

 

14:16   Richie Thomas

JODIE HARSH IS HERE!
The Viral Sensation has taken to stage at the Valley to show us what they got 😍

Credit: David Murphy

13:43   Richie Thomas

WE'RE BACK! Parklife has started, seeing genres of music contrasting yesterday; Tech House in the "Big Top" tent, Pop music around "The Valley" (Mainstage), with a hint of Drum & Bass over on "Magic Sky".

Remember to stay safe and remember where your welfare points are, festival safety!

13:07   Richie Thomas

Gates Are Open! - We have you up to date with the latest at Parklife for Day 2!

12:50   David Murphy

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent. The rain eased off just in time, the sun made a late appearance, and the atmosphere was buzzing across all stages. From fairground rides to food stalls and non-stop music, the festival spirit was well and truly alive.

We’re now back here again today as Day Two gets underway. Charli XCX tops the bill tonight, with big sets also expected from Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou and Bicep. Keep it locked to Roch Valley Radio for the latest updates, travel news and live coverage from Heaton Park all day.

Here are some photos from day one as well as the lineup.

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