Synth-pop legends The Human League have been announced as the latest headliner for Trentham Live 2026.
They will be closing the four-day music festival at the Trentham Estate in Stoke-on-Trent with a headline performance on Sunday 23 August.
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Synth-pop legends The Human League have been announced as the latest headliner for Trentham Live 2026.
They will be closing the four-day music festival at the Trentham Estate in Stoke-on-Trent with a headline performance on Sunday 23 August.
A post…

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