Lovers rock glow, tropical pop lift-off

Hollie Cook brings a very particular kind of magic: sun-kissed reggae warmth with a punk-rock sparkle — music that makes you sway, smile, and suddenly feel like everything’s going to be alright.

London-born and raised in West London, Hollie first stepped into the spotlight as part of the final line-up of The Slits — the legendary punk-reggae trailblazers — before carving out her own sound as a solo artist. Working closely with producer Prince Fatty, she released her self-titled debut in 2011 and went on to build a beloved catalogue that sits beautifully between classic rocksteady romance and modern-day festival euphoria. She even describes her sound as “tropical pop” — which is basically the perfect recipe for Good Vibrations Society.

If you know lovers rock, you’ll recognise the lineage: sweet melodies, dubby bass, and that soft-but-strong voice that feels intimate even on a big stage. Critics have celebrated how she refreshes the genre for now — playful, heartfelt, and effortlessly cool.

Why you’ll want to be there: Hollie Cook is made for the Ashdown Forest setting. Expect a set that turns the clearing into a warm, swaying pocket of togetherness — couples dancing close, friends singing choruses at each other, bare feet on the grass, and that unmistakable feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be. If you’re coming for connection as much as music, Hollie’s show is unmissable.