Sun, Mar 15 · 4:00 AM
4:00 AM – 4:40 AM
Low Down Lounge
Free
Hartlepool’s Marketplace have quickly become ones to watch, turning heads with their infectious indie pop earworms and magnetic personalities. Known for their engaging live shows and playful DIY videos, they’ve built a loyal fanbase from the ground up. Their latest EP, Marketplace Mean Business (released 6 June 2025), marked a significant step forward, earning support from BBC Radio 1, Radio X and BBC Introducing, alongside editorial playlisting from Apple Music and TIDAL. This momentum has translated into a packed run of live dates and festival appearances, including The Great Escape, Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival and Supersonic Paris. With tastemaker backing already in place, support slots with artists including Alfie Templeman, Swim Deep, The Lottery Winners and Abbie Ozard, and sold-out headline shows in Manchester, London, Leeds and their hometown of Hartlepool, Marketplace are entering their next chapter with confidence. Supported by the PPL Momentum Accelerator Fund, the band are currently working on new music with long-term producer Chad Rodgers, alongside confirmed appearances at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the New Colossus Festival in New York, and a Spring 2026 UK tour.