THIS FEELING BIG IN 2026 – BUILDING THE BANDS WHO’LL OWN THIS YEAR AND BEYOND

So, if you’re all about spotting the next big thing in rock ‘n’ roll before they blow up stadiums, This Feeling is your ultimate check. These guys are straight-up legends in the grassroots game. Carl Barat nails it, “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band, you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Even The K’s shout ’em out, saying This Feeling kickstarted their gig life and keeps champing fresh talent like no one else. Unparalleled support from authentic people who’ve been in the game over a decade, that’s the real deal.

This Feeling is unstoppable, playing a whopping 300 gigs a year, filling small grassroots venues across the UK and dominating new band stages at big festivals like the Isle of Wight, Truck, Y Not, The Great Escape, and their own By The Sea festival at the legendary Bridlington Spa. This is where the grassroots underdogs become the headliners.

Now, enter their annual ‘Big In’ series, which has been killing it since 2014 with early-year shows that spotlight tomorrow’s stars. Since 2019, they’ve levelled up with limited-edition vinyl comps that straight-up fundraise for Teenage Cancer Trust. Tons of acts, including The Royston Club, Crawlers, The Clause, The Lilacs, Overpass, Seb Lowe, and more, have dropped their vinyl debuts on these bad boys.

Fast-forward to ‘Big in 2026’ and yet again this one’s a double vinyl beast, hitting shelves next month via Blood Records. Every penny of profit goes straight to Teenage Cancer Trust. And the shows? Tickets are a steal at £10, on sale right now over at thisfeeling.co.uk/bigin2026/. Grab ’em quick, ’cause these nights are where you’ll catch the bands everyone’s gonna be obsessing over the next year.

If you’re chasing that raw, electric buzz of discovering fire before it spreads, This Feeling’s got you. Dive in, support the scene, and let’s keep the rock ‘n’ roll revolution rolling.