Don Broco have emerged as the saviours of this year's 2000trees festival, stepping into the breach after Alkaline Trio's eleventh-hour cancellation. The UK alt-rock heavyweights will now take centre stage on Thursday night, bringing their blistering live show to the Gloucestershire crowd. It's a major coup for organisers, who've pulled off a remarkable rescue mission with just days to spare.
Alkaline Trio's sudden withdrawal from the festival - and indeed their entire UK tour - has left fans reeling. The Chicago punk band cited medical issues affecting frontman Matt Skiba as the reason for their cancellation, sparking an outpouring of support for the embattled singer on social media.
But with just 48 hours to find a replacement, 2000trees organisers have shown their mettle by securing Don Broco - one of the most exciting live acts in British music. The Bedford-born quartet are no strangers to festival main stages, having previously headlined 2000trees to widespread acclaim in 2024.
Currently on a UK and European tour supporting their latest album 'Nightmare Tripping', Don Broco's energetic live show is the perfect antidote to the disappointment of Alkaline Trio's cancellation. With hits like 'Cellophane', 'Hype Man', 'Disappear', and 'Euphoria' in their arsenal, the band are guaranteed to deliver a set that'll leave festival-goers begging for more.
The last-minute booking is a testament to the logistical wizardry of 2000trees organisers, who've managed to pull off a remarkable feat. And for fans with tickets to Alkaline Trio's cancelled tour dates, refunds should be sought from their point of purchase - but one thing's for sure: Don Broco are about to make this festival night one to remember.