Dirty Blonde

Manchester’s Dirty Blonde are a blonde-bombshell alt-rock band, fronted by the

powerhouse pairing of Ailis Mackay (vocals, guitar, drums) and Hayley Tait (guitar, backing

vocals). In April this year they released their second EP Looking For Trouble, earning them

a reputation for punchy guitar work, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful live performances. The

release grabbed the attention of tastemakers at BBC Radio 1, BBC 6Music, Radio X, MTV

and Sunday Brunch to name a few.

Drawing on varied influences from indie, pop and classic rock, Dirty Blonde brings a fresh

take on alternative rock. Since forming in early 2023, they’ve shared the stage with acts

including Sam Fender, Blossoms, Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols, Louis Tomlinson,

The Lottery Winners, Cast, The Subways, and The K’s.