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Trailblazer Full Line Up Announced!

Over the course of the Live Finals Weekend, 14 Trailblazer bands will be battling it out for their chance to appear at Call of the Wild Festival 2026!

Call of The Wild Festival was born from a belief that emerging artists deserve the same stage as rock legends, and that fans deserve a safe, family-friendly environment to enjoy it all. What started as a rebellion against the norm is now a growing, respected festival — proudly independent, fiercely loyal, and loud in all the right ways.

Trailblazer events have long served as a launchpad for grassroots bands driven by passion and dedication, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent to a wider audience. This initiative supports unsigned and self-released rock bands by providing a key platform to boost their exposure, grow their fan base, and build valuable connections within the music industry.

From hundreds of applicants, the selection was narrowed down to 60 bands, and now after seven weeks of online voting, 14 finalists remain. These bands will take to the Corporation Main Stage to compete for the ultimate prize — the chance to open Call of the Wild Festival 2026.

Each night will be headlined by bands that have worked hard over the years to grow from emerging talent to be now seen as established acts.

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Friday

Doors 18:00 - £5 Advance – running order of Trailblazer bands drawn on day at random

Discover the Friday showcase bands below

APRIORI – Headliner

After the success of their first headline tour following the release of their 3rd album, Voodoo Love, the 3 piece powerhouse Apriori have a well deserved and exciting pipeline of opportunities ahead.

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Beggars Bliss

Genre: Blues / Hard Rock
For Fans of: Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana

Joanovarc

Genre- Hard Modern Rock For Fans of: Halestorm, Muse, Foo Fighters

The Black vultures

Genre - Hard Rock, Alternative, Grunge For Fans of: QOTA, Stone temple Pilots & Velvet revolver

WALKER

Genre - Hard Rock For Fans of: Extreme, Firehouse, Skid row

White lightning

Genre - Metal For Fans of: Guns N Roses, Panterna, Steel Panther

Saturday

Doors 16:00 - £5 Advance – running order of Trailblazer bands drawn on day at random

Discover the Saturday Showcase bands below

THIS HOUSE WE BUILT - Headliner

Rising and ever-vibrant 4-piece Scarborough-based rockers This House We Built blend classic rock, modern rock, and AOR influences, featuring melodic harmonies, deep grooves, and powerful guitar riffs.

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