Year's End Festival, presented by Manchester record label and promoters Scruff of the Neck, is a day-night festival taking over Oxford Road Corridor for one day only across Manchester music institutions, pubs and clubs.

As Manchester’s music scene goes from strength to strength, Scruff of the Neck are marking their stamp by moulding and representing some of the UK’s finest indie artists. Year’s End Festival is their effort to bring together music lovers and industry heads for the love of music, and to soak up the sounds of cult classics and future favourite bands and artists.

Scruff of the Neck Founder Mark Lippmann explains the unique music industry community concept: “Year's End Festival sees up to 2,000 of us across multiple stages with one aim: to end the year with one big blowout and chance to spend quality time together whilst enjoying our artists before the music industry Christmas break.”

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2023’s festival took place across Deaf Institute, Zombie Shack, Thirsty Scholar, Bread Shed and Canvas - in partnership with Marshall, BBC Introducing, 42nd Street and Signature Brew. It’s tough to put into words the energy, enjoyment and all round fantastic vibe of the first ever Year’s End Festival. Over 1,000 souls crammed into 7 stages across 4 venues along Oxford Road, and made it a real day to remember.

Manchester's Oxford Road welcomed Scottish headliners The View and Vistas, plus Arxx, Melin Melyn, Shambolics, Bloxx, The Covasettes, Glass Caves, October Drift to a lineup of over 40+ artists.

Check out the press for 2023's Year's End Festival:

The Manc, Manchester's Finest, MEN, Manchester Wire