Richard Ashcroft with Ocean Colour Scene, Heritage Live, and more

Richard Ashcroft, from Billinge, Wigan, is the charismatic frontman of the Verve, known for hits like "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Achieving fame with 1997’s *Urban Hymns*, he won Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1998. He embarked on a successful solo career with albums like *Alone with Everybody*. In 2019, Ashcroft received an Ivor Novello for his Outstanding Contribution to British Music and reclaimed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" royalties. Collaborations include working with Liam Gallagher.

Ocean Colour Scene, formed in 1990 in Birmingham, mixed clever pop tunes with '60s rock vibes. Known for hits like "The Riverboat Song," they achieved success with albums like 1996's triple-platinum Moseley Shoals. Collaborated with Paul Weller and toured with Oasis, they kept British rock-fire alive post-Britpop into the 2020s.

Tom Meighan, famed for his distinct vocals with Kasabian, led the band to five No.1 albums and over 5 million sales. They headlined major festivals like Glastonbury. He has won over a dozen awards, including Brit and NME, and was named the 13th best frontman by XFM. His 2023 solo debut, "The Reckoning," received rave reviews. He toured with Noel Gallagher and continues to release music and headline festivals.