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NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Sticky Lips are an explosive brass band bringing bold beats, massive tunes, and unapologetically high-energy party vibes wherever they go. Expect a brass-fuelled street party packed with reimagined pop bangers, singalong favourites, dancing in the streets, and infectious energy.
About Sticky Lips Live
Get ready for a roaming brass band party as Sticky Lips bring bold beats, massive tunes, and unstoppable energy to #NOVUM26.
Blending pop bangers, club classics, indie anthems, and nostalgic favourites with explosive live brass arrangements, this high-energy walkabout performance transforms Newcastle city centre into a moving street party packed with dancing, singalongs, and feel-good festival chaos.
Expect reworked hits including Teenage Dirtbag, Sweet Dreams, Girls & Boys, Pink Pony Club, Toxic, and Freed From Desire — alongside timeless crowd-pleasers like Ain’t Nobody, Let’s Dance, and When the Saints.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A lively festival atmosphere bursting with brass, beats, dancing, and feel-good energy.
- A high-energy walkabout brass band performing reimagined pop, indie, and club classics.
- Roaming musicians, infectious rhythms, and spontaneous street party vibes throughout.
- Themes of celebration, community, togetherness, and collective joy.
- Audiences are invited to dance, sing along, follow the music, or simply soak up the atmosphere.
PERFORMANCE TIMES AND LOCATIONS
- 11.30am performance starts on Northumberland Street
What3words: dinner.regime.sweep - 1.15pm performance starts on Grey Street
What3words: taps.gained.stream - 2.30pm performance starts on Northumberland Street
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GOOD TO KNOW
- Performance duration: approximately 30 minutes.
- Audiences are free to come and go; stay for five minutes or follow the band’s journey.
- Suitable for all ages.
- The performance moves through Newcastle city centre, so audiences can walk with the band or stop and watch.
- Dancing is encouraged, but you’re equally welcome to enjoy from the sidelines.
- Expect live brass music, high-energy movement, and big festival party vibes throughout.
The Band
Sticky Lips are an explosive brass band bringing bold, brash, high-energy performances to wherever they go. Blending pop bangers, indie anthems, club classics, and nostalgic favourites with powerful live brass arrangements, they are guaranteed to get crowds dancing.
For any questions or accessibility info about Sticky Lips Live or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk
NOVUM Festival 2026
7 – 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
NOVUM Festival 2026
7 - 9 august 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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