Wakefield is set for a weekend of unforgettable live music as indie icons The Vaccines prepare to headline an outdoor concert.

The band will perform their breakthrough debut album, What Did You Expect From the Vaccines?, in full, alongside a selection of hits from their six-album career.

Formed in 2010, The Vaccines rose to prominence with their infectious hooks and energetic performances.

Tracks like If You Wanna and Post Break-Up Sex propelled them to fame and Zane Lowe called their initial demo “the hottest record in the world.”

Since then, the band has toured around the world with acts including Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, and The Rolling Stones, while evolving their sound on 2024’s reflective Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations.

Joining The Vaccines are London-based indie rockers Spector.

With five full-length albums, including 2023’s Here Come the Early Nights, Spector combine playful melodies with introspective lyrics.

Also on the lineup is Halifax-born singer-songwriter Ellur, aka Ella Megan McNamara, released her debut album At Home In My Mind earlier this year to wide acclaim.

She has supported Kaiser Chiefs and Blossoms, and performed at festivals including Leeds Fest and South by Southwest.

Meanwhile, London’s alt-country indie quartet Little Grandad will bring four-part harmonies and brass-infused arrangements.

The Vaccines will close a week of outdoor live music at Tileyard North.

The event is part of Live at Tileyard North, which also features performances by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Fratellis, The Stranglers, Buzzcocks and Ocean Colour Scene throughout the week.

The Vaccines concert will take place on Sunday, August 30.

Tickets for their performance, and the full week of shows, are available online at liveattileyardnorth.com.