London, brace yourself. Milkfest is back, it’s bigger, it’s louder, and it’s doing some serious good while it’s at it 💙
Earlybird and general tickets for the beloved annual charity music bash Milkfest go on sale this week, ahead of the festival’s return to Indigo at The O2 on Sunday March 1st.
And the line-up? Proper tasty, mun.
🎤 WHAT’S GOING DOWN THEN?
Headlining and closing the show will be Squeeze legend Chris Difford, bringing his songbook swagger to round off a full day of live music.
Joining him on the bill are:
🔥 The Climax Blues Band – yes, that Climax Blues Band (“Couldn’t Get It Right”, still very much getting it right)
🔥 Brave Rival – reigning UK Blues Band of the Year, absolute firepower
🔥 Hamish Stuart & Robbie McIntosh – Beatle-side legends from Paul McCartney’s band
🔥 Alice Armstrong – current Blues Vocalist of the Year, pipes for days
🔥 Errol Linton
🔥 Mississippi MacDonald
🔥 The Milk Men – hosts, founders, and all-round riff merchants
And that’s not even the full story. There’ll be special guests, surprise performers, and a few “wait… is that who I think it is?!” moments thrown in for good measure 👀
🧠🎗️ MUSIC WITH A MISSION
All profits from Milkfest 2026 will go to Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity supporting families through one of the toughest journeys imaginable.
Milkfest organiser Adam Norsworthy said:
“We are very excited for tickets to finally go on sale as we have a brilliant line up of great music all day, and we want to pack the place out to raise as much money and awareness as possible for Dementia UK.”
And Alice Armstrong summed up the vibe perfectly:
“I am honoured to be a part of what is not only going to be party of the year, but an event in aid of such a powerful, important cause. Can’t wait to take part in something so special with such talented artists!”
Worth noting too:
🧾 Milkfest ’25 raised over £8,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity.
This year? Bigger crowd, bigger noise, bigger impact.
🎟️ TICKET RELEASE DATES – DON’T SNOOZE ON THESE
Here’s how the ticket rollout shakes out:
🟢 O2 Priority Presale
📅 Wednesday 3rd September @ 10am
🟡 Venue & Agent Presale
📅 Thursday 4th September @ 10am
🔴 General On Sale
📅 Friday 5th September @ 10am
👉 Ticket links:
🎫 Agent Presale:
🎫 General On Sale:
Get in early. This one will shift quicker than a pint at last orders 🍻
📍 THE IMPORTANT BITS (PIN THIS)
📅 Sunday March 1st
⏰ 2pm – 10pm
📍 Indigo at The O2, Greenwich, London
🔁 All-day re-admission – come and go, pace yourself, no judgement
❤️ WHY DEMENTIA UK MATTERS
Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia. It’s the leading cause of death in the UK and affects entire families, not just individuals.
Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses provide specialist support through helplines, clinics, GP practices, hospitals and care homes, offering guidance when people need it most.
If you or someone you love needs support:
📞 0800 888 6678
📧 he******@********uk.org
🌐 dementiauk.org
🥛 FINAL RIFF REPORT VERDICT
Big names. Big heart. Big day out.
Milkfest isn’t just a festival — it’s a proper community knees-up with purpose, powered by riffs, soul, and generosity. If you like your blues-rock loud and your charity gigs meaningful, you already know what to do.
See you in the pit, butt 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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