Bilbao BBK Live festival has announced the final wave of its 2025 lineup, along with a brand new club concept, Gorria.
Måneskin frontman Damiano David, who recently embarked on a new solo career, will perform alongside Canadian producer and rapper Kaytranada and pioneering pop-rock duo Sparks at the event, set in the stunning hills of Kobetamendi in Bilbao, Spain.
They join headliners Pulp, RAYE and Kylie Minogue, along with a wealth of talent across the rest of the lineup, including soul artist Michael Kiwanuka, rock band Amyl and the Sniffers, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, electronic duo Polo & Pan, and rock bands Fat Dog and Wunderhorse.
The announcement comes as The Independent teams up with the festival as its exclusive news partner, bringing readers the latest updates, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes access.
Eva Castilla, communications director at Bilbao BBK, said: “Partnering with The Independent is an exciting moment for Bilbao BBK Live. As a festival that thrives on creativity, diversity, and pushing boundaries, collaborating with such an iconic platform allows us to amplify our shared passion for music and culture.
“Through this partnership, we look forward to bringing audiences closer to the artists, stories, and experience that make Bilbao BBK Live so unique.”
This year’s festival takes place between 10 to 12 July and will host over 80 artists, as well as events such as the Basoa rave and the sound sanctuary that is Lasai, which offers guests a space to unwind to hypnotic music while taking in the spectacular views of Bilbao.
Meanwhile, the new club concept Gorria offers “an ever-shifting dancefloor anarchy, where each night reinvents itself under the vision of a different collective. A space where rhythm accelerates, identity blurs, and the night becomes an open canvas for movement and expression.”
Pulp will kick things off on Thursday 10 July, marking their debut as a Bilbao BBK headliner. Joining the day’s lineup are rock bands Hinds, English Teacher and Wunderhorse, plus Spanish acts such as Cala Vento, Pablopablo and Hofe. The festival’s organisers reaffirm their support and celebration for grassroots talents with local artists Mirua, and Tatta & Denso.
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On Friday, women are being put at the forefront with headliners RAYE and dancehall artist Bad Gyal. They will be joined by Spanish star Amaia, Australian rockers Amyl and the Sniffers, Sofie Royer and folk singer Jessica Pratt. Sal del Coche and Xsakara will represent the region’s thriving Basque music scene.
Meanwhile, Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will top the billing on the festival’s final day, Saturday 12 July. Italian rock singer Damiano David will make his solo debut in Spain amid the release of his first album, Funny Little Fears, alongside the genre-blending Nathy Peluso and the peerless pop innovators, Sparks.
Day tickets will cost €65 plus fees and go on sale from 10am on 27 March, while weekend tickets and group passes are available now. There is free entry for children under 11, subject to prior registration. Tickets are available here.
