We are thrilled to announce that The Chase have been added to the lineup for Icebreaker Festival replacing The Silhouettes at Lord John Russell. The Chase will appear on Saturday 3rd January at 5:20pm. To purchase your ticket click here. https://www.facebook.com/thechaseonline/ #icebreaker2018

Unfortunately Ronk Torp have pulled out of Icebreaker Festival. Please see revised times below for Arid Waves & Apex Sun on Saturday 3rd February. 2:30pm - Arid Wave (previously 1:40pm) 3:20pm - Apex Sun (previously 2:30pm) To purchase your ticket now click here. #icebreaker2018

We are thrilled to announce that Wild Front have been added to the lineup for Icebreaker Festival replacing Basement83 at Lord John Russell. The band, originating from Southampton made 2017 a successful year with performances at The Great Escape, Glastonbury and sold out shows at The Joiners as well as support from BBC Introducing, NME and Spotify! You do not want to miss out seeing them at Icebreaker. Wild Front bring their unique sound to Lord John Russell on Saturday 3rd F

Portsmouth based band Percival Elliott have today released the video for their new single 'Forever'. Speaking with Clash Music Ollie explains "'Forever' is about a chance meeting with someone. Sparks and butterflies, even if it’s just for a second, that feeling can last forever..." To listen to their fantastic new track, click on the video below. Percival Elliott perform at The Wine Vaults on Saturday 3rd February. Click here to purchase your ticket. https://www.facebook.com/

We are thrilled to announce that Icebreaker Festival have teamed up with Mix it all up for this year's event. Since our festival began in 2015 Nikki and her team have been extremely supportive and their hard work has provided us with fantastic previews, reviews and photographs. Click here to visit Mix it all up's website. They will be providing official coverage of the festival in February. #icebreaker2018

Icebreaker Festival have today released further information regarding ticket prices and wristband exchange. Advance / on the door prices Advance prices for Icebreaker Festival 2018; Friday £8, Saturday £12 and Weekend £15. On the door prices for Icebreaker Festival 2018; Friday £10, Saturday £15 and Weekend £20. Wristband exchange / Ticket office The Kings Pub, Albert Road (Over 18 purchases only) opening times; Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 10pm The Wedgewood Rooms, Albe

We are pleased to announce that we've made the final shortlist for the category of 'Best Event' at The Guide Awards 2018. Thank you to everyone who voted for us - you've made this possible. We are really looking forward to the awards evening, to celebrate in the company of so much local talent, and wish all the others nominated the very best of luck. Don't miss out on purchasing your ticket. Click here to get yours now. #icebreaker2018

Unfortunately due to reasons beyond their control, Tidal Rave have had to drop out of Icebreaker Festival 2018. However, we are delighted to announce that Sad Palace have stepped in as their replacement. Catch Sad Palace at The One Eyed Dog on Saturday 3rd February, tickets available from here. https://www.facebook.com/sadpalaceband/ #icebreaker2018

Icebreaker Festival have released our 2018 soundtrack featuring 114 out of the 160 acts performing at this years event. Performing at Icebreaker Festival, on SoundCloud AND missing from the playlist? email info@icebreakerfestival.com with the link to your track and we will add it. Click here to listen now! #icebreaker2018 To purchase your ticket now, please click here.

The Paul Dillon band have today announced that their performance at Icebreaker Festival 2018 will be the last. The sad news came from their facebook page and says.. "So....it’s with great sadness and also great excitement that I’m announcing that Icebreaker will be the last time I play with my band...it’s been something I’ve loved doing and something I’ll always hold dear but I just can’t commit to it and want to concentrate on work and family life more...I’ll be still doing

Portsmouth's own Lily Garland has this week released the video for her new single 'Queen of the World'. This professional vido was filmed at The Wedgewood Rooms from her sold out show in the summer of this year. Lily and her band return to The Wedgewood Rooms on Friday 2nd February for Icebreaker Festival. Tickets can be purchased here. https://www.facebook.com/lilygarlandmusic/ #icebreaker2018

Merry Christmas from all of us at Icebraker Festival. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year! #icebreaker2018

Unfortunately Indiana Quiet Cats have pulled out of Icebreaker Festival 2018. However, we are thrilled to announce that Ben Brookes will be stepping in at The Royal Albert on Saturday 3rd February. Ben is a well established local artist who recently recorded his debut album 'The Motor Car & The Weather Balloon' in USA and we are delighted to have him onboard at Icebreaker 2018. To purchase your ticket today, click here. https://www.facebook.com/benbrookesmusic/ #icebreaker201

Icebreaker Festival have today announced a new venue joining the schedule for 2018's event. Lord John Russell, Albert Road will open it's doors for us on Saturday 3rd February. Slick Minded Individuals make their live return as headliners and are joined by Basement83, Dogsocket, The Silhouettes, IVI, Alibi, Palms & Pellicans and Electric Eden. To grab your tickets now, click here. #icebreaker2018

Icebreaker Festival is delighted to announce that we have teamed up with BBC Introducing Solent for next year’s event. Presenter Stephanie Newenhouse will broadcast her weekly Saturday night program live, onsite at the festival from The Wedgewood Rooms along with live performances and interviews with artists. The new collaboration complies within our collective promise, to showcase the best and upcoming unsigned music. “When we began Icebreaker Festival, announcing a collabor

The official reporters for Icebreaker Festival 'Mix it all up' have released Part 1 of 'bands you cannot miss at Icebreaker Festival 2018'. Featuring bands such as Bel Esprit, Is Bliss, Minque, Pedro - musician , Fugitive Orchestra, COAX, The Collision, Broken Links, The Dead Freights, Jigsaw Eyesore, Veludo Planes, The Bayonettes and Indiana Quiet Cats! To read more on this storey, please click here. #icebreaker2018

Brighton stoner-rockers Thieves by The Code have today released the video for the upcoming single 'Tokyo Nights'. The video, staring the band themselves demonstrating Japanese kung-fo certainty gives the first single from the upcoming album 'Ava's Revenge' a teaser of what is to come! Thieves by the Code perform at The Fat Fox on Saturday 3rd February. To purchase your ticket now, click here. https://www.facebook.com/thievesbythecode/ #icebreaker2018

One of most iconic music venues in the UK have announced details for a brand new seminar evening. On Tuesday 12th December, The Wedgewood Rooms will host a FREE 'Survival Guide for Today's Artists' which reaches out for those either in self employment or who are thinking about it. Free advice and information on topics including tax basics, promotion and making a living as a working musician. For more information, please check out the Facebook event here. #icebreaker2018

We are thrilled to have been nominated for 'Best Event' at the Guide Awards hosted by The News, Portsmouth​. This exciting achievement sees us next to some incredible events such as Mutiny Festivals​, Isle of Wight Festival​, Wickham Music Festival​ and many more. We would be absolutely delighted if you could vote for Icebreaker Festival to win this award. Please click here to register your vote #icebreaker2018

Reading band InAir have this week released their brand new EP 'A Different Light'. Described by the band as their best work to date they are eager for everyone to hear it! They also continue to say "A Different Light explores the experiences we have encountered in our life as a band and as individuals, it holds an overarching theme of optimism for the future". To listen to their new EP click here. InAir perform at Acapulco on Saturday 3rd February. Tickets available from here