A fearless sonic force, Hang Linton is a boundary-pushing artist from Leeds, fusing avant-funk, dance-punk, psych-rock & breakbeats into a raw and unapologetic sound. Armed with a sampler, synths, and an unrelenting energy, Linton dismantles the polished and predictable, channelling the spirit of DIY counterculture with every performance.
Explosive, chaotic, and fiercely authentic, Hang Linton brings a live show that’s part protest, part party – a cathartic release that challenges convention and demands your attention. Named one of the NME Hot 100 for 2025 and BBC 6 Music’s “Hot Tip”, they have shared stages with Yard Act, Kimya Dawson and Benefits, and received support from NME, The Guardian, Louder Than War, BBC 6 Music, Radio X and Apple Music. After Hang Linton’s great performance last year, we’re very pleased to have them return to the Supersonic stage on the Saturday; alongside this, they will also be performing our festival special kids gig at the MAC, with more info available here.
“we find Leeds maverick Hang Linton putting in a masterful set of performative poetic rap, street-savvy beats alongside a fuzzy punk edge that singles out this showman as one of the most exciting acts on Friday night. His engaging presence gets the fully packed crowd singing along and dancing, and the vibe levels are in full party mode.” – Devolution Magazine
