
Lorde has announced a surprise UK festival appearance and there's still time to sign up for the presale.
In case you missed it, the New Zealand songstress will headline Forwards: Presents in Bristol on Friday, August 28.
Set to take place at Clifton Downs, it will be the first time Lorde has ever performed in the UK city, and she'll be in good company.
At the annual music event, the Ribs hitmaker be joined by none other than Stranger Things star Djo (Joe Keery).
As for the other special guests on the bill, you can look forward to Rose Gray, Esha Tewari, and DJ Grove - and it's safe to say, fans are thrilled.
"Lorde and Djo are both my favourite artists!" one fan shared on Instagram. "I'd come all the way from the Netherlands just to see them, this would make my entire summer!"
Another said, "The way you got Lorde and Djo just for me, thank you."
"This is such a peak line-up," a third commented.

It's worth mentioning, Lorde's headline slot takes place a day before the annual festival officially kicks off between 29 to 30 August. The official line-up has not yet been announced and you will need to purchase a separate ticket to attend.
It's not the only UK festival Lorde has in the pipeline either, as the 29-year-old is also headlining All Points East at London's Victoria Park on August 22 (buy tickets here).
So, when do 2026 Forwards festival tickets go on sale, and how much will they cost? Find out everything you need to know below.
Where to buy 2026 Forwards: Presents festival tickets
Presale opens at 10am on Thursday, February 5 via AXS. You must sign up to receive a presale code here.
General sale opens at 10am on Friday, February 6 via AXS.
If you miss out, resale tickets are likely to become available on StubHub and Viagogo.
As mentioned above, these tickets are strictly for Friday's Forwards: Presents and you will need to purchase separate weekend tickets to attend 2026 Forwards festival.
Ticket prices have not been confirmed.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.

Who is performing at 2026 Forwards festival?
As mentioned above, the 2026 Forwards festival line-up has not been announced, but fans are sure to be in for a treat.
Last year, headliners included the likes of Doechii, Olivia Dean, Barry Can't Swim, Ezra Collective, and Jorja Smith.
The full 2026 line-up is expected to be revealed soon, so watch this space.
Topics: Music