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Autumn Fires

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Location: The Avalanche Stage hosted by Kerrang! Radio Day: Saturday Set Time: 11:00 – 11:25

Autumn Fires are a five-piece pop-punk band hailing from Milton Keynes and North London, UK. Formed in 2020 during the lockdown, the band quickly made a name for themselves in the pop-punk and alternative music scenes. Their energetic sound, characterized by strong female vocals, dynamic songwriting, and honest lyrics, has resonated with audiences both in the UK and internationally.

The band consists of Charlotte Haimes (vocals), Callum Skea (guitar), Luca Testa (guitar), Neil Dowd (bass), and Daryl Humphries (drums). Their sophomore EP, Sunnyside, released in 2022, solidified their position as one of the UK’s most promising pop-punk acts. Tracks like “Chemical Burn” and “Sandcastles” have received international radio play, including on Idobi Radio (US and UK), Voice FM, Australia’s Triple J, and BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing in the UK.