Superstar US rock band Mr Big will return to the UK after their BIG Finnish UK Tour to headline Maid
of Stone on Sunday 21st July 2024.
In what will be one of their final ever UK shows, the band will play the classics from their illustrious
career, specifically the ‘Lean Into It’ album.
They will be joined on Saturday 20th by Those Damn Crows, a band that are described as the ‘most
exciting band in UK rock’. Fresh off their headline tour European tour and Download performance
the band will make their Mote Park debut.
As one of the most asked after bands, they are sure to be a big hit with the Maidstone Moterheads!
Also joining them will be Scottish rockers GUN who will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their
hit album ‘Swagger’ by headlining the opening night on Friday 19th July 2024.
2024 will see the return of rock to Maidstone’s Mote Park after the success of this year’s event.
An all-ages festival celebrating Rock, Heavy Rock, Blues Rock and Metal.
Featuring diverse artists, such as melodic rockers Tyketto, southern rockers Preacher Stone,
energetic blues rocker Jared James Nichols and Essex blues rock duo When Rivers Meet, fresh
off their UK album chart success.
Maid of Stone also welcomes Canadian roots rockers The Commoners – currently appearing on
Planet Rocks A List and often described as ‘the new Robert Jon and The Wreck’ we are expecting
them to make a big splash at Mote Park.
Also performing across the weekend are highly regarded up-and-coming artists South of Salem, As
December Falls and White Raven Down.
And fresh from a speedy recovery, ex Wolfsbane and Iron Maiden legend Blaze Bayley will be
performing a special 30th Anniversary Iron Maiden set.
Bringing both world-renowned international and British Rock artists to the County Town of Kent
with cask ales, the best in worldwide street food vendors, walkabout entertainment, a signing
tent, festival market, axe throwing, an upgraded VIP chillout area with full camping, glamping
and motorhome tickets available – rockers will feel at home at this hard rocking, all ages weekend
event in the beautiful surroundings of Mote Park.
Maid of Stone 2024 will also welcome back the New Blood Stage, which will feature the best up
and coming unsigned bands from many different genres including rock, blues and metal, including
local talent from all over Kent.
Festival booker Chris Wright said ‘We set the bar pretty high for a new, independent rock festival in
2023 and it’s been hard work to ensure we not only grow but improve in every way we possibly can.
We’re so excited to have Maid of Stone return in 2024.
It’s our ‘difficult second album’ but we’re all focused on delivering a mind blowing event and with this first announcement we have staked our flag in the sand. Maid of Stone is back – and it’s here to stay’.
FRIDAY 19 – SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024
Mr Big
Those Damn Crows
Gun
Jared James Nichols
When Rivers Meet
As December Falls
Tyketto
The Commoners
South of Salem
Blaze Bayley
Preacher Stone
White Raven Down
Tickets available from www.maidofstonefestival.com
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