The Acacia Strain; The Contortionist + 17 more announced announced for UK Tech-Fest 2018


UK TECH-FEST has announced its first wave of bands for 2018, promising once again to be the UK’s premiere showcase of cutting-edge global metal.

Taking over the Newark Showground, UK TECH-FEST will be held from 5 to 8 July 2018.

The first wave of bands includes US deathcore titans THE ACACIA STRAIN (EU Exclusive) , rising prog rockers THE CONTORTIONIST and the long awaited return of Japanese tech-metallers CYCLAMEN.

Also announced are AMOGH SYMPHONY, VOLA, DVSR (EU exclusive debut), JINJER, VOYAGER, TIDES FROM NEBULA, CRYSTAL LAKE, BLOODSHOT DAWN, RISHABH SEEN (EU exclusive debut), THE SURREALIST, DAMNED SPRING FRAGRANTIA, SCHIERMANN, SIAMESE, STÖMB, LEECHED and YOU WIN AGAIN GRAVITY.

Sponsors this year are: Zilla Cabs, Carillion Guitars, Double Slit Guitars, Strandberg Guitars, Moomin Merchandise, Hands On Printing, Mapex Drums, D’Addario UK, Hold Tight! PR, RAWAS , OHMZ Sound Services, Stay Close Clothing, Bandit Banners, Tired Moon, Loki Films, JWA Creative and Waghorn Guitars.

UK TECH-FEST 2018 kicks off with one of its most diverse line-ups to date, and with another 40 bands to be announced, it promises to be another brutally cerebral edition.

Weekend tickets currently available at an early bird price of £69.99 + £20 Camping.