NOVACAINE FESTIVAL is a new rising force in the UK, and it’s set to showcase the very best in independent Rock and Metal. The festival has just unveiled its brand-new ‘Refreshed and Reloaded’ trailer which delivers an explosive preview of this year’s hard-hitting line-up. Watch the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5fy4wnvxDI . Fans can also enter a competition to win two free tickets to the debut event; details can be found at: www.novacaine.co.uk/giveaway .
Set to take place at Sheffield’s legendary venue, Corporation, on Saturday 4th October 2025, NOVACAINE FESTIVAL is more than a gig — it’s a bold new movement built to champion the underground Rock and Metal scene. With an ethos rooted in discovery, passion, and genuine artist support, the event aims to create a launchpad for emerging talent from around the globe. “Our mission with Novacaine Festival is simple — we’re not here to be just ‘another event’,” says Scott O’Shea, Founder and Event Promoter. “We want to create a game-changing platform where emerging artists can unleash their sound in front of a passionate, high-energy crowd, while also connecting with key industry players.”
Founded in 2019, Novacaine began as a grassroots initiative to give underground artists a credible platform to be seen and heard. Now, after years of championing new music behind the scenes, the brand is stepping into the spotlight with its first-ever live festival event — determined to give rising talent the attention they deserve. Scott adds, “We want to get as many eyes on this event as possible — not for fame or profit — but to amplify the voices of the artists.”
Headlining the 2025’s debut festival is The Five Hundred, a band known for their explosive live performances and growing acclaim across the UK festival circuit. “We’ve seen them grow from the ground up, and their album launch show earlier this year in Nottingham was unreal,” says Scott. Joining them are standout acts Bleed Again, Night Thieves, The Heir Apparition, Saints Among Us, Ocean Thieves, Reanimate, Dead Demons, Our City Fires, and Broken Empire — each bringing a unique flavor of heavy music to the stage. “These bands are the future,” Scott says. “We’re talking serious talent, real energy, and music that deserves to be heard on a bigger stage. Novacaine is here to strengthen that.”
Check out the festival’s Spotify playlist that includes tracks from all artists playing at the event. Check it out, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pWwHqMa1UX16XmzA4VtLr .
With a focus on accessibility and discovery, tickets are priced at an incredibly affordable £15, underlining the festival’s mission to make great music more reachable for fans and newcomers alike. Tickets can be purchased via: www.novacaine.co.uk/tickets
Key Information:
● Event Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
● Location: Corporation, Sheffield
● Tickets: £15 (Available now via www.novacaine.co.uk/tickets )
● Free Ticket Giveaway: Enter now and follow the steps to enter for the chance to win 2 FREE tickets for Novacaine Festival 2025! (Entries end 25th June 2025, winner announced in August)
● Press & Photo Accreditation: Available to apply around August – September 2025. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates: www.novacaine.co.uk/contact
