Maid of Stone
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3 days of rock at Maidstone’s Mote Park. 18-20 July - Black Stone Cherry *exclusive* 2025
Booking Reality: Spotify Numbers Lie 🤯
Booking truth: A band can have 40k Spotify listeners and still not sell tickets.
We look harder at where those listeners are and when they last toured.
Vanity metrics aren't as important as a lot of bands think they are.
Getting out and playing is.
Booking truth: A band can have 40k Spotify listeners and still not sell tickets.
We look harder at where those listeners are and when they last toured.
Vanity metrics aren't as important as a lot of bands think they are.
Getting out and playing is.
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Booking Reality: Spotify Numbers Lie 🤯
Booking truth: A band can have 40k Spotify listeners and still not sell tickets.
We look harder at where those listeners are and when they last toured.
Vanity metrics aren't as important as a lot of bands think they are.
Getting out and playing is.
Booking truth: A band can have 40k Spotify listeners and still not sell tickets.
We look harder at where those listeners are and when they last toured.
Vanity metrics aren't as important as a lot of bands think they are.
Getting out and playing is.
A return to Mote Park for Ginger and The Wildhearts as they make their Maid of Stone debut on Sunday 19th July. If the recent shows are anything to go by, the rejuvenated line-up are in great form and this set will be a definite weekend highlight. British rock at its chaotic finest.
📸 Adrian Hextall
📸 Adrian Hextall
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A return to Mote Park for Ginger and The Wildhearts as they make their Maid of Stone debut on Sunday 19th July. If the recent shows are anything to go by, the rejuvenated line-up are in great form and this set will be a definite weekend highlight. British rock at its chaotic finest.
📸 Adrian Hextall
📸 Adrian Hextall
A Mote Park debut for a very talked about up-and-coming band.
Silveroller have impressed on every stage they've played. A very well deserved debut - bound to become a favourite of the MoS faithful.
Check them out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwujZ9p9A4
Silveroller have impressed on every stage they've played. A very well deserved debut - bound to become a favourite of the MoS faithful.
Check them out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwujZ9p9A4
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A Mote Park debut for a very talked about up-and-coming band.
Silveroller have impressed on every stage they've played. A very well deserved debut - bound to become a favourite of the MoS faithful.
Check them out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwujZ9p9A4
Silveroller have impressed on every stage they've played. A very well deserved debut - bound to become a favourite of the MoS faithful.
Check them out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwujZ9p9A4
Wherever you're celebrating the New Year, join us in a toast to Rock n Roll 🤘🏼
Here's to all you Mote(r)heads 🍻
Here's to all you Mote(r)heads 🍻
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Wherever you're celebrating the New Year, join us in a toast to Rock n Roll 🤘🏼
Here's to all you Mote(r)heads 🍻
Here's to all you Mote(r)heads 🍻
As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to 2026 with a feeling that is beyond excitement.
Who are you most looking forward to at July's event?
Who are you most looking forward to at July's event?
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to 2026 with a feeling that is beyond excitement.
Who are you most looking forward to at July's event?
Who are you most looking forward to at July's event?
Another Mote Park debut, this time the unmistakable Kit Trigg brings his high energy show to Maid of Stone. Get those hands in the air 🙌🏼
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Another Mote Park debut, this time the unmistakable Kit Trigg brings his high energy show to Maid of Stone. Get those hands in the air 🙌🏼
It's hard to imagine camping in a field when the weather outside is frightful.
But if you can imagine a beautiful July summer day in Mote Park, in the best tent you can think of - you're almost there.
https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html
But if you can imagine a beautiful July summer day in Mote Park, in the best tent you can think of - you're almost there.
https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html
December 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's hard to imagine camping in a field when the weather outside is frightful.
But if you can imagine a beautiful July summer day in Mote Park, in the best tent you can think of - you're almost there.
https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html
But if you can imagine a beautiful July summer day in Mote Park, in the best tent you can think of - you're almost there.
https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html
Merry Christmas to everyone who’s supported Maid of Stone this year - whether you came to the park, bought a ticket for 2026, followed the page, or just talked about the festival with a mate.
It means a lot.
Have a great break and we’ll raise a glass to you 🍻🎄
It means a lot.
Have a great break and we’ll raise a glass to you 🍻🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Merry Christmas to everyone who’s supported Maid of Stone this year - whether you came to the park, bought a ticket for 2026, followed the page, or just talked about the festival with a mate.
It means a lot.
Have a great break and we’ll raise a glass to you 🍻🎄
It means a lot.
Have a great break and we’ll raise a glass to you 🍻🎄
A Mote Park debut for a very unique blues rock band from Ireland.
From the positive comments we've seen since the announcement, we can see the band adding a lot of more the Chicken Army next July.
From the positive comments we've seen since the announcement, we can see the band adding a lot of more the Chicken Army next July.
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A Mote Park debut for a very unique blues rock band from Ireland.
From the positive comments we've seen since the announcement, we can see the band adding a lot of more the Chicken Army next July.
From the positive comments we've seen since the announcement, we can see the band adding a lot of more the Chicken Army next July.
2026 is shaping up to be one hell of a year.
With end of year ticket sales way ahead of 24/25, could this be our biggest show yet?
As always, thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼
With end of year ticket sales way ahead of 24/25, could this be our biggest show yet?
As always, thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
2026 is shaping up to be one hell of a year.
With end of year ticket sales way ahead of 24/25, could this be our biggest show yet?
As always, thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼
With end of year ticket sales way ahead of 24/25, could this be our biggest show yet?
As always, thank you so much for your support 🙏🏼
Haxan return to Mote Park, from the 3rd stage in 2023 to the Main Stage in 2026.
Put this in your ears now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFvWNtJt84
Put this in your ears now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFvWNtJt84
December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Haxan return to Mote Park, from the 3rd stage in 2023 to the Main Stage in 2026.
Put this in your ears now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFvWNtJt84
Put this in your ears now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRFvWNtJt84
As the good people at MoS Towers head out to spend time with their families we want to wish each and everyone of you a happy holiday period and a very Merry Christmas.
2025 was a fantastic year filled with great memories, amazing discoveries and top quality rock n roll.
Join us for more in 2026
2025 was a fantastic year filled with great memories, amazing discoveries and top quality rock n roll.
Join us for more in 2026
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As the good people at MoS Towers head out to spend time with their families we want to wish each and everyone of you a happy holiday period and a very Merry Christmas.
2025 was a fantastic year filled with great memories, amazing discoveries and top quality rock n roll.
Join us for more in 2026
2025 was a fantastic year filled with great memories, amazing discoveries and top quality rock n roll.
Join us for more in 2026
Treat your loved one with a ticket for a perfect weekend of rock.
Gifts wear out - memories last a lifetime 💕
🎟️ https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362
Gifts wear out - memories last a lifetime 💕
🎟️ https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Treat your loved one with a ticket for a perfect weekend of rock.
Gifts wear out - memories last a lifetime 💕
🎟️ https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362
Gifts wear out - memories last a lifetime 💕
🎟️ https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362
A Mote Park debut for Cassidy Paris next summer. We do love our Aussie rock 🇦🇺 down in Maidstone and this one promises to be one hell of a show opener.
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A Mote Park debut for Cassidy Paris next summer. We do love our Aussie rock 🇦🇺 down in Maidstone and this one promises to be one hell of a show opener.
We've updated the official 2026 playlists now the full line-up has been announced.
Check them out.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=O_27GtnBSY6LCOB6QLw9Sw
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=Z3eWCo8tcnlptAVD
Check them out.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=O_27GtnBSY6LCOB6QLw9Sw
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=Z3eWCo8tcnlptAVD
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We've updated the official 2026 playlists now the full line-up has been announced.
Check them out.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=O_27GtnBSY6LCOB6QLw9Sw
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=Z3eWCo8tcnlptAVD
Check them out.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=O_27GtnBSY6LCOB6QLw9Sw
YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=Z3eWCo8tcnlptAVD
Maid of Stone 2026 | 17–19 July | Mote Park, Maidstone
Independent, all-ages rock festival with adult weekend tickets held at 2024 prices.
Two stages, three days, no clashes. Kids £40 (exc fees), under-5s free, under-16s camp free.
www.maidofstonefestival.com
Independent, all-ages rock festival with adult weekend tickets held at 2024 prices.
Two stages, three days, no clashes. Kids £40 (exc fees), under-5s free, under-16s camp free.
www.maidofstonefestival.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Maid of Stone 2026 | 17–19 July | Mote Park, Maidstone
Independent, all-ages rock festival with adult weekend tickets held at 2024 prices.
Two stages, three days, no clashes. Kids £40 (exc fees), under-5s free, under-16s camp free.
www.maidofstonefestival.com
Independent, all-ages rock festival with adult weekend tickets held at 2024 prices.
Two stages, three days, no clashes. Kids £40 (exc fees), under-5s free, under-16s camp free.
www.maidofstonefestival.com
Day 12 of our 12 Days of Xmas 🎄🎅🏼
We complete our 2026 lineup and look forward to a most excellent Mote park debut for Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.The band will perform on the Main Stage on Sunday 19th July.
We complete our 2026 lineup and look forward to a most excellent Mote park debut for Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.The band will perform on the Main Stage on Sunday 19th July.
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Day 12 of our 12 Days of Xmas 🎄🎅🏼
We complete our 2026 lineup and look forward to a most excellent Mote park debut for Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.The band will perform on the Main Stage on Sunday 19th July.
We complete our 2026 lineup and look forward to a most excellent Mote park debut for Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.The band will perform on the Main Stage on Sunday 19th July.
Our penultimate Day of Xmas brings a Mote Park debut for Girlschool.
Formed in London in the late seventies, Girlschool became one of the most prominent bands to emerge from the NWOBHM movement. Girlschool will perform on the Main Stage on Saturday 18th July.
Formed in London in the late seventies, Girlschool became one of the most prominent bands to emerge from the NWOBHM movement. Girlschool will perform on the Main Stage on Saturday 18th July.
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our penultimate Day of Xmas brings a Mote Park debut for Girlschool.
Formed in London in the late seventies, Girlschool became one of the most prominent bands to emerge from the NWOBHM movement. Girlschool will perform on the Main Stage on Saturday 18th July.
Formed in London in the late seventies, Girlschool became one of the most prominent bands to emerge from the NWOBHM movement. Girlschool will perform on the Main Stage on Saturday 18th July.
Day 10 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings a conclusion to The Firestarter Stage.
Regional One are a hand rocking four piece from Bournemouth who will open the Firestarter on Friday 17th July.
And Untamed Silence are fresh of a recent support run with Saxon. They will open on Saturday 18th July.
Regional One are a hand rocking four piece from Bournemouth who will open the Firestarter on Friday 17th July.
And Untamed Silence are fresh of a recent support run with Saxon. They will open on Saturday 18th July.
December 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Day 10 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings a conclusion to The Firestarter Stage.
Regional One are a hand rocking four piece from Bournemouth who will open the Firestarter on Friday 17th July.
And Untamed Silence are fresh of a recent support run with Saxon. They will open on Saturday 18th July.
Regional One are a hand rocking four piece from Bournemouth who will open the Firestarter on Friday 17th July.
And Untamed Silence are fresh of a recent support run with Saxon. They will open on Saturday 18th July.
Day 9 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings more amazing up-and-coming bands who you need on your playlists.
Rattlesnakes
https://youtu.be/d2wASh1D0Sw?si=HPnOv1prOJqFUD7f
Square Wild
https://youtu.be/fbyDT65vNMA?si=SdV8gsdG2rAUg-hK
Rattlesnakes
https://youtu.be/d2wASh1D0Sw?si=HPnOv1prOJqFUD7f
Square Wild
https://youtu.be/fbyDT65vNMA?si=SdV8gsdG2rAUg-hK
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Day 9 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings more amazing up-and-coming bands who you need on your playlists.
Rattlesnakes
https://youtu.be/d2wASh1D0Sw?si=HPnOv1prOJqFUD7f
Square Wild
https://youtu.be/fbyDT65vNMA?si=SdV8gsdG2rAUg-hK
Rattlesnakes
https://youtu.be/d2wASh1D0Sw?si=HPnOv1prOJqFUD7f
Square Wild
https://youtu.be/fbyDT65vNMA?si=SdV8gsdG2rAUg-hK
Day 8 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings another two amazing up-and-coming bands who you need on your playlists.
Anchor Lane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvBAJtqwXro
S8nt Elektric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8OlzsEkXZM
Anchor Lane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvBAJtqwXro
S8nt Elektric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8OlzsEkXZM
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Day 8 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings another two amazing up-and-coming bands who you need on your playlists.
Anchor Lane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvBAJtqwXro
S8nt Elektric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8OlzsEkXZM
Anchor Lane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvBAJtqwXro
S8nt Elektric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8OlzsEkXZM
Day 7 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings you two amazing acts.
Hard rocking Londoners Devere are here with one goal, Rock Mote Park to the ground.
And Texan songwriter Sam Morrow has crossed oceans to join us. Expect roadhouse rock, blues-soaked R&B, and a twist of country-fried funk that hits hard.
Hard rocking Londoners Devere are here with one goal, Rock Mote Park to the ground.
And Texan songwriter Sam Morrow has crossed oceans to join us. Expect roadhouse rock, blues-soaked R&B, and a twist of country-fried funk that hits hard.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Day 7 of our 12 Days of Xmas brings you two amazing acts.
Hard rocking Londoners Devere are here with one goal, Rock Mote Park to the ground.
And Texan songwriter Sam Morrow has crossed oceans to join us. Expect roadhouse rock, blues-soaked R&B, and a twist of country-fried funk that hits hard.
Hard rocking Londoners Devere are here with one goal, Rock Mote Park to the ground.
And Texan songwriter Sam Morrow has crossed oceans to join us. Expect roadhouse rock, blues-soaked R&B, and a twist of country-fried funk that hits hard.
One of the most exciting and anticipated up-and-coming bands in the UK scene, despite having not released as full album yet, Aethoria have picked up a large following, one that continues to grow daily.
We see big things on the horizon for Aethoria check them out at MoS on 19th July.
We see big things on the horizon for Aethoria check them out at MoS on 19th July.
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
One of the most exciting and anticipated up-and-coming bands in the UK scene, despite having not released as full album yet, Aethoria have picked up a large following, one that continues to grow daily.
We see big things on the horizon for Aethoria check them out at MoS on 19th July.
We see big things on the horizon for Aethoria check them out at MoS on 19th July.
12 Days of Xmas 🎄 - Day 5
Hannah Wicklund, the US artist known for strong guitar work, vivid blues influences and a live sound that carries real force, joins the growing line-up.
Anyone interested in modern blues-driven rock with character should mark her slot on their clash-finder next summer.
Hannah Wicklund, the US artist known for strong guitar work, vivid blues influences and a live sound that carries real force, joins the growing line-up.
Anyone interested in modern blues-driven rock with character should mark her slot on their clash-finder next summer.
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
12 Days of Xmas 🎄 - Day 5
Hannah Wicklund, the US artist known for strong guitar work, vivid blues influences and a live sound that carries real force, joins the growing line-up.
Anyone interested in modern blues-driven rock with character should mark her slot on their clash-finder next summer.
Hannah Wicklund, the US artist known for strong guitar work, vivid blues influences and a live sound that carries real force, joins the growing line-up.
Anyone interested in modern blues-driven rock with character should mark her slot on their clash-finder next summer.
Velvet Rush have been rising quickly in Germany’s modern rock scene with a sound built on sharp riffs, clean production and a mix of blues-tinted rock with alternative influences and contemporary hard rock.
Check them out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZCaI5p_ylw
Check them out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZCaI5p_ylw
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Velvet Rush have been rising quickly in Germany’s modern rock scene with a sound built on sharp riffs, clean production and a mix of blues-tinted rock with alternative influences and contemporary hard rock.
Check them out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZCaI5p_ylw
Check them out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZCaI5p_ylw