Benfleet singer to perform at Tramlines festival this summer

George Redwood, was shortlisted from more than 2,500 entrants to play at Tramlines festival in Sheffield this summer, and was told last week that his bid had been successful. 

Proud - George feels his hard work is finally paying off (Image: George Redwood) The former Appleton School pupil's Tramlines booking is the latest in a series of achievements that included unprecedented chart success in January that saw him shoot ahead of stars such as Dua Lipa and Robbie Williams. 

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"I’m not entirely sure how tramlines came about, but they reached out separately after the public vote had closed and offered me a slot," said George.

"I am completely taken aback by the support this year, and it feels like I’m achieving all the things that I’ve been working for more than ten years to achieve.

"Tramlines feels like a culmination of all my hard work and I am beyond proud and grateful."

Success - 2025 is already proving a strong year for singer, George Redwood (Image: George Redwood) The up-and-coming artist, who recently supported Chesney Hawkes at Chinnery's on Southend seafront, was among the thousands of artists to apply for the chance to perform at this year's Tramlines festival. 

"It feels like people are beginning to really take me seriously as an artist, and my original music is becoming more known, understood and appreciated," he added.

George's Tramlines bid couldn't have been harmed by the remarkable success he saw just weeks before the public vote opened - in January his album Better Than Nothing rocketed up the iTunes Pop Album Chart, where it reached an impressive number five.

Passion - The talented singer recently support Chesney Hawkes in Southend (Image: George Redwood) The album zoomed past releases from the likes of Dua Lipa, Robbie Williams and Benson Boone, and saw the singers' profile grow like never before. 

"There is nothing better than people connecting with your songs, and thoughts - over the past few months I’ve had people recognise my music and sing it back at my gigs," he said. 

"Nothing brings me more joy and I cannot wait to bring my vision to life on huge stages and introduce more people to my music."

Tramlines will held at Sheffield's Hillsborough Park from July 25 to July 27.