The Lathums on what to expect from their set at Neighbourhood 2025

Neighbourhood Weekender announced its grand return last month, after taking a year off.

Ahead of the bank holiday festival in Victoria Park next year, some of the performers fans can expect to see have been announced.

Among the names are The Lathums, a band originally from Wigan, who have soared to success since its formation in 2018.

Their debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be, went to number one on the UK charts and it’s been nonstop for the group since then.

The Lathums will return to Neighbourhood once again, having previously performed in 2022.

“We had a really good time last time, it was a really good show, and it’s not too far away either,” said lead singer, Alex Moore.

“[Neighbourhood is] just a well set up thing, it’s a nice place to play and it’s good to be there with everybody and be just in the moment.

“Last time we played it was a really really good show, we all had a good time so it’s very exciting to come back and do it all again.

“[I’m looking forward to] being on stage with my friends and having fun - if you lose that then you might as well call it quits.”

The Lathums will release their third album in March (Image: Contributed)

The band are no strangers to performing live and this summer they played in front of 12,500 people in Robin Park in Wigan.

They’ve also spent the past year touring, and Alex confesses that the shine might have worn off a little.

“We’re sick of each other now, waking up and seeing the same three faces – it’s like being married,” he joked.

“We all look after each other and we all have a good time but there’s always some bickering.”

New album is 'deeper'

Before they make their return to Warrington, The Lathums will be releasing their third studio album, Matter Does Not Define, in March 2025.

“I think people have come to expect a certain level of song writing and lyrics which I always want to keep at the same level and get past that,” said Alex.

“I feel like I’ve done quite well with the lyrics this time – they’re very thoughtful and a little bit deeper. I’m a bit older now and I’ve experienced more things, and I’ve figured more things out and I think it’s quite in depth.

“Sonically and musically, I think it is honestly one of the best pieces or bodies of work we’ve ever worked on or created together.

“I’m really excited for people to see it because it’s just so different to what everybody else is putting out at the minute and I really believe in it and what we’re trying to convey.”

Though he kept his cards close to his chest, Alex did tease what fans can expect from their new music and performances next year.

Neighbourhood Weekender will return to Warrington next year (Image: Tom Martin)

“I think [people can expert] a more mature sound sonically through the music but I feel like we’ve grown up as people,” said Alex.

“It’s all about levelling it up as much as you can in gradual steps. We just want people to have a good time and leave thinking they’ve actually gotten better, they’ve improved.

“There is something to the record that will cast a long shadow – that will make sense when you come to listening to the album.

“It’s quite an epic piece of music, it’s very different from what we’ve ever done. It will cast a long shadow, and you’ll know.”

Music is 'best thing' person can have

It seems that the band still root their careers in the simplest joy a performer can have – just living for the music.

Alex stressed that maintaining that passion and persevering is something aspiring performers should remember.

“For me, music is the best thing a person can have, but the main thing is to just be happy with what you’re doing,” he said.

“You don’t have to be a successful musician or anything like that, just enjoy yourself and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

“Take any opportunity you can, even if you think it won’t do nothing for you, you never know. Don’t let anyone put you off or put you down.”

The Lathums will perform at Neighbourhood Weekender in May and tickets go on sale at 9.30am on Friday.

Tickets can be bought via www.nbhdweekender.com, www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk