South African guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ross Harding has announced two performances on Saturday 23rd August 2025.

No Ross Harding live show is alike, with his musical skills and versatility being showcased in three unique formats: Solo Acoustic, Acoustic “Unplugged Band” and Electric Band. Much like John Mayer’s 2008 release ‘Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles’, this approach allows people to fully experience Ross Harding’s songwriting, guitar talents and captivating stage presence.

Speaking about the 2025 live dates, Ross Harding explains: “2025 is going to be a very honest and authentic musical journey, as I share my brand of dark blues rock with the UK. We’ve already done lots of groundwork and started building a community, and I am really looking forward to connecting with fans all over the UK and expanding that”.

Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Ross Harding Solo Acoustic at The Little Theatre 14.15 - 15.15

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An acoustic blues rock musical experience, where Ross Harding performs mesmerizing original songs, with some unique renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music. He utilizes guitar effects pedals, alternately tuned guitars, slide guitar, and mastery of the “looper pedal” to sonically design an atmospheric and emotive performance that redefines and breathes new life into the traditional “solo acoustic” performance style. This show is a truly hypnotic musical experience for more intimate audiences.

For fans of acoustic music, blues rock, and artists like Chris Cornell, Glenn Hughes & Myles Kennedy

Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Ross Harding & The Dark Hearts (Full Electric Band) at Exchange Project Stage 20:30 - 21:30

An electric blues rock/hard rock musical experience, where, with an excellent band, Ross Harding performs original songs with one or two renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music. An unapologetic rock & roll experience for audiences who love high energy music, with interludes of slow blues and emotive musical mastery.

For fans of high energy rock & roll, blues rock, and artists like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes/Black Country Communion, Slash and Myles Kennedy.

The Great Rhythm & Blues Festival 2025 takes place 22nd to 24th August 2025 (August Bank Holiday Weekend) in Colne, Lancashire.

Weekend and Day Tickets are onsale now at https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/