The organisers of the Forever Now festival in Milton Keynes have announced 17 names for their inaugural event, including the likes of Kraftwerk, Billy Idol, Johnny Marr and the Happy Mondays.

The event will take place at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes on June 22nd 2025, and the organisers have confirmed a myriad of names as performing their event.

A star-studded line-up confirmed includes Kraftwerk, Billy Idol, The The, Johnny Marr, The Motels, The Jesus & Mary Chain, the Psychedelic Furs and the Happy Mondays.

Others performers include Death Cult, Peter Murphy, The Damned, Public Image Limited, Berlin, Theatre of Hate, She Wants Revenge, Chameleons, The Motels and UK Decay.

The day is intended as an all-day homage to alternative culture from the late 1970s to 1990s, featuring music from a wide variety of genres and styles across this time.

All performers will be split across two stages, while there will also be a third stage called The Echo Chamber, which has been curated by music journalist John Robb and will see in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and artist conversations explore the stories behind the music, delving into the cultural movements and personal narratives that shaped this musical era.

Steve Homer, CEO, AEG Presents, said, “We are delighted to present a festival that reflects the rich heritage of artists in the alternative music field. The day will feature some amazing artists, unique sets, and collaborations not seen on a UK stage before. As the birthplace of alt counterculture, the UK is the perfect home for a festival to pay homage to alternative creative artistry.’’

Pre-sale tickets will be available starting 5 December, with a limited release priced from £85. General sale opens at 10am on 6 December through AXS and Ticketmaster, with VIP packages offering enhanced festival experiences. Fans can register now for pre-sale access and festival updates at forevernowfestival.co.uk.