The Human League, along with Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Blancmange, announced as headliners at Live at Lincoln Castle
The latest music act to be announced as headliners at Live at Lincoln Castle will be bringing the 80s nostalgia to audiences.
BRIT Award-winning British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will be performing at the castle on Friday June 27, along with Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Blancmange.
The Human League, led by Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley, have shaped the sound of electronic pop for more than four decades, with timeless anthems like Don't You Want Me, (Keep Feeling) Fascination, Love Action (I Believe in Love) and Mirror Man continuing to resonate with fans worldwide.
With nine studio albums, The Human League has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and won multiple awards, including a BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982 and three Ivor Novello Award nominations.
Supporting The Human League will be Thompson Twins’ lead singer Tom Bailey and Blancmange.
A key figure in the 1980s music scene, Tom Bailey helped create Thompson Twins’ catchy blend of pop and electronic sound and played a big part in their success with hits like Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor!
Electronic pop band Blancmange are known for their bold and experimental music. Rising from the post-punk era, they combined unique sounds and creative techniques, using tape loops and even kitchen utensils. Breakout hits like Living on the Ceiling, Blind Vision, and Don’t Tell Me helped solidify their place in the world of synth-pop.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday from lincolncastle.com and ticketmaster.co.uk
The Human League join indie heroes James, global icon Sting, award-winning singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man, punk pioneers The Stranglers and Buzzcocks, pop sensation Olly Murs, Scottish rock legends Texas and Simple Minds, and British reggae band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell among the headliners for Live at Lincoln Castle 2025 with one more headliner to be announced.
The headline concerts are part of an ongoing partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.
Hayley Toyne, Growth Manager at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The Human League are a fabulous headline act for what is already a huge line-up at Lincoln Castle for summer 2025.
“Concert-goers bring a significant uplift to the city's visitor economy – and with one in three being ‘music tourists’ who travel for a gig, it’s a great way to encourage new visitors to discover Lincoln and encourage them to enjoy the wider county while they are here.”
Cuffe and Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “The Human League remain one of the most iconic and influential bands to emerge from the 80s.
“Their pioneering sound and timeless hits still captivate audiences today, just as they did when they first rose to fame. I am thrilled they will be headlining Live at Lincoln Castle next year. This promises to be an incredible night, packed with classics that have defined an era.”
