{
  "id": 12621868,
  "title": "Clockenflap confirms Hayley Williams, Keshi, Slowdive, Queens of the Stone Age, and more for the 2026 lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/clockenflap-confirms-hayley-williams-keshi-slowdive-queens-of-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:10:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time Out Hong Kong",
    "slug": "time-out-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/news/clockenflap-confirms-hayley-williams-keshi-slowdive-queens-of-the-stone-age-and-more-for-the-2026-lineup-100726"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clockenflap, the renowned music and culture festival, has unveiled its 2026 lineup, generating enthusiasm among fans. The festival, set to take place from December 4 to 6 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, features a blend of talented artists from various genres. Keshi, an Alt-R&B singer-songwriter, will open the festivities on Friday night, while the iconic Hayley Williams, frontwoman of Paramore, will headline on Saturday, offering Hongkongers the first chance to witness her solo performance live in the region. Other notable names in the lineup include shoegaze rock band Slowdive, alt-R&B star Malcolm Todd, South Korean indie favorites Hyukoh, influential alt-rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, and rock legends Queens of the Stone Age, along with their drummer Josh Homme. Guitarist Dave Grohl is expected to join the band as a guest drummer. General ticket sales for Clockenflap will open on October 10, with single-day tickets priced at $1,380 and three-day weekend passes at $2,180. American Express cardholders can access pre-sale tickets at a 15% discount until October 10.",
  "summary": "We’re already happier with this year’s prospects!",
  "key_points": [
    "Clockenflap announces 2026 lineup featuring Hayley Williams, Keshi, Slowdive",
    "Keshi opens festival Friday night, Hayley Williams headlines Saturday",
    "Ticket sales open October 10, pre-sale discount for American Express holders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}