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The Ramona Flowers Open Innings Festival Day 3

By Clarissa Darling on March 7, 2026

Under the morning Arizona sun at Tempe Beach Park, The Ramona Flowers kicked off Day 3 of Innings Festival 2026 with the kind of bright, anthemic pop that feels both fresh and familiar. Starting at 12:10 p.m. on the Right Field Stage as the first band of the day, Steve Bird’s soaring vocals and the band’s tight live interplay turned an early slot into an uplifting introduction to their cinematic sound—catchy electro-pop grounded in real instrumentation that stands out in a scene often dominated by digital production.

The band The Ramona Flowers performs at the Innings Festival, February 20, 2026, in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo credit and copyright Larry Philpot/SoundstagePhotography.com)

Formed in 2012 in Bristol, England, The Ramona Flowers have been active for more than 14 years, quietly building a dedicated following with their blend of indie rock and electronic textures. Frontman Steve Bird leads the UK quartet, known for infusing pop with personal storytelling and live energy drawn from their close-knit chemistry.

Current members include Steve Bird on lead vocals, Sam Dyson on guitar, Dave Betts on keyboards and guitar, and Ed Gallimore on drums. Signature songs include the breakout hit “Up All Night” (featuring Nile Rodgers, which climbed U.S. charts), along with tracks from albums such as Dismantle and Rebuild (2014), Part Time Spies (2016), Strangers (2018), and their 2025 release Made By Humans. The band has shared stages with acts like Muse, Placebo, and The Libertines, and collaborated with producers including Andy Barlow of Lamb. There have been no substantial lineup changes in the past few years—the core quartet has remained steady and collaborative, a fact longtime fans can appreciate amid their evolving sound.

Band Members

Steve Bird – lead vocals
Sam Dyson – guitar
Dave Betts – keyboards, guitar
Ed Gallimore – drums

Setlist

No verified setlist is available for The Ramona Flowers’ performance at Innings Festival 2026. Attendees who were there are encouraged to add songs on setlist.fm to help complete the record.

Catching a band early in the festival day can sometimes feel like stumbling upon a hidden gem, and The Ramona Flowers’ opening set delivered exactly that kind of quiet spark. Their performance offered a perfect mix of polished anthems and genuine warmth that set an inviting tone for everything that followed. If their path crosses your local venue or festival calendar soon, it’s the sort of show that reminds you why discovering new-to-you music live still feels exciting.