Leading the charge, globally acclaimed dance music icons Jungle will deliver a headline DJ set, bringing their signature blend of funk, soul, and electronic grooves to the Stowaway stage. Reggae legends The Wailers, known for their timeless hits and connection to Bob Marley’s legacy, will bring an authentic roots reggae experience. Another pioneer of reggae and punk, Don Letts, will be behind the decks, spinning an eclectic selection that embodies his genre-crossing legacy. Groove Armada’s Tom Findlay makes a welcome return following the duo’s unforgettable 2024 set, promising another journey through house, funk, and electronic classics.

“I had a ball playing twice at the brilliant Stowaway last summer and so happy to be invited back this year to play disco on the Listen Here stage either side of some of my favourite DJs…. see you on the dance floor!” – Tom Findlay (Groove Armada)

The second wave of artists also features jungle trailblazer DJ Storm, a key figure in the Drum & Bass scene, and NTS selector Shy One, known for her genre-fluid approach to DJing. Festival favourite Luke Una will go B2B with the ever-eclectic Prosumer, delivering a set brimming with deep cuts and dancefloor energy. They join an already stacked line-up featuring previously announced headliners Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra, Shy FX, Derrick Carter, Horse Meat Disco, Seun Kuti, Anna Erhard, James Alexander Bright, Cousin Kula, and Webmoms. Our very own Hobbs & Ron Mexico will also be there for their debut at Stowaway and will bring their usual energy, vibes and fun! With this stellar selection, Stowaway continues to raise the bar as one of the UK’s most exciting rising festivals, blending electronic, jazz, reggae, and leftfield sounds into an unmissable weekend.

“The Stowaway lineup is designed to offer something for every musical taste, showcasing a diverse range of sounds across the festival each night. From late-night discos to family-friendly singalongs, each day brings something new, with our stages offering fresh experiences every evening. We want to take you on a musical adventure, whether it’s exploring the woods, relaxing by the jetty, or hunting down our secret late-night ‘covers’ bar…” – Festival founder Duncan Wheeler

Launched in 2022, Stowaway Festival was created as the perfect escape from modern-day distractions, offering an immersive weekend of music, nature, and connection. Set against a breathtaking backdrop, the festival brings together world-class DJs and live acts for an uplifting, genre-spanning experience. Its popularity continues to soar—this summer, attendance grew by over 20%, defying the odds in a challenging festival climate. The festival prides itself on its intimate atmosphere, where like-minded music lovers can dance beneath the stars, explore hidden woodland stages, and discover new sounds in a truly unique setting.

Beyond the music, Stowaway offers a thoughtfully curated selection of artisan food and drink, with everything from locally sourced street food to craft cocktails and independent breweries. Adventurous festival-goers can take part in wild swimming, canoeing, and paddleboarding, while those looking to unwind can experience wellness sessions, yoga, and the lakeside woodland spa. Families are well catered for too, with a full programme of kid’s activities, all included in the ticket price.

Made by friends, for friends, Stowaway Festival is more than just a weekend of music—it’s a hidden world of discovery, connection, and pure escapism.

Tickets for Stowaway Festival 2025 are on sale now and start at £209 and payment plans are available. Don’t hang about, secure yours today from their website!

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Now playing the much-loved, independent ski festival in Les Deux Alpes, France will be Jungle (DJ Set), Chris Stussy, LF System, Sarah Story, Charlie Boon, GHSTGHSTGHST, Joe Lobel, Murphy’s Law, Sim0ne, TIBASKO, Jaded and Ryan Arnold, including two epic stage takeovers by the influential independent label, Another Rhythm. This all comes on top of such previously announced as Bicep, Sonny Fodera, Sigma, blk., Kettama, Mella Dee, Sammy Virji, A Little Sound, Oden & Fatzo (live) and many more.

These latest line-ups add further dimensions to an already impressive list of talent and include what will be an unforgettable closing DJ set from Jungle who are riding high off the release of their new album Volcano. The genre-breaking UK duo is celebrated for their exemplary musicianship and live instrumentation as they mix up disco, soul and hip-hop to stunning effect. The Mercury Prize nominees are mainstays on commercial radio with over a billion streams to date and big shows behind them at places like Coachella. 

They will be joined by the likes of breakout Dutch star Chris Stussy who is known for his slick blend of spaced-out deep house, minimal and techno, the hit-making Scottish duo LF System who are behind the ubiquitous ‘Afraid to Feel’, plus BBC Radio 1’s Future Dance host Sarah Story, as well as new school talents such as Charlie Boon, Joe Lobel, Murphy’s Law, Jaded and Ryan Arnold. 

Founded in 2018, London’s taste-making Another Rhythm is synonymous with pushing dance music forward into many different and exciting new avenues with releases from red-hot talents from the UK and beyond including TIBASKO, Raffla FL, 4am Kru and many more.

They bring all their considerable know-how to two much-anticipated stage take-overs at Rise – a Saturday welcome show at the stunning outdoor Muzelle Stage which is backed by towering snow-capped mountains and will feature Sugarloaf, Sam Girling, Sarah Story and Sim0ne, and one indoors at the intimate, L’Aavalanche alpine club, which promises to offer an up close and personal experience with upcoming and emerging artists Sam Girling, TIBASKO and GHSTGHSTGHST. 

2023 marks the 9th edition of the epic Rise Festival which is known to offer so much more than just world-class music across three outdoor stages and six indoor venues. It is an idyllic mix of breathtaking alpine scenery, some of Europe’s best mountain skiing, raves at 3000m and plenty of other high-octane activities such as paragliding through the Alps while there is also plenty of relaxation to be had in the spas as well as delightful local cuisines to try, all with like-minded music and travel lovers from more than 35 different countries. 

This non-stop mountain top adventure runs from 9th to 16th December and is a perfect way to get Christmas festivities started. Final tickets at just £399 per person including a 6-day lift pass are available from www.rise-festival.com.

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It’s that time of the year again; Manchester’s iconic Warehouse Project has once again opened its doors and out has exploded a whole host of incredible nights leading us all the way through to 2017.

For the uninitiated, Warehouse Project was first opened back in 2006, where they hosted the first parties in the depths of subterranean Manchester. Whatever the genre, there is a very high chance your favourite DJ has played there at some point in its decade-long history; whether it was Carl Craig, Roni Size or Pearson Sound the response from the clubbers is always the same.  This is a club to be reckoned with.

In recent years, Warehouse Project has moved back to its self-confessed “spiritual home” underneath of Piccadilly train station in what used to be an air raid shelter in the war.  Walking past the venue at a normal time in the week you be hard pressed to notice it against the rough exterior; however come Friday afternoon, sound checks begin, roads are blocked off and unless you’re wanting your breath taken away by its sheer magnitude, it’s best to stay well clear.

And it was on one of these faithful Friday nights we decided to head to Warehouse Project; for its Grand Opening.

Arriving at the venue early (queues used to be notoriously long) as to not get stuck out in Manchester’s sideways rain it was relatively quiet in the venue, this gave us a prime chance to take in the venue and my is it huge.  The first thing you’ll notice though is the sound.  There’s clearly something in putting nightclubs under bridges; sound resonates off every surface and carries uninterrupted right to the back of the room, meaning that wherever you’re stood you get the full effects of the amazing sound system.

Once we’d acquainted ourselves with the range of drinks on offer at the bar we made our way back to the main room where Madam X was in full force.  Having set up two record labels in the last few years to great success, she is increasingly becoming a household name due to her incredulous style in which she manages to bring together everything from techno to grime, new to old and everything in between.

Following up on Madam X was yet another rising star. Grime MC Novelist has been doing the rounds since he grew to fame a few years back.  Collaborating with heavyweight artists such as Skepta and Chase and Status, he’s quickly become the face of grime for the first generation of ‘grime kids.’ And has he done gracefully, he commanded the stage with ease and the crowd grew quickly once his performance started.

It was at this point we decided to have a wander around the venue and ended up in room three, which had been taken over by NTS Radio.

We switched between Gang Fatale and room two which was playing host to the Now Wave DJs who were serving up a fresh dose of house bangers, and despite being in one of the smaller rooms the vibe was exceptional.  

Moving back into room two we were graced by Local Action’s Finn.  After a number of strong releases on the label Finn has been a familiar face in the scene and tonight he proved why.  With an eclectic mash-up of Grime and Garage he kept the crowd moving throughout; with my particular highlight being when he dropped the seminal track Taboo by Glamma Kid & Shola Ama.

Passing through room two on our way to the main room we caught a glimpse of Jungle’s DJ set.  Sticking to their usual vibe I was suitably impressed to hear tracks from the likes of Flying Lotus and J Dilla.

Hitting up the main room when we got there was MIA. Fresh off printing press Maya was keen to show off her new album AIM.  Showing the crowd tracks such as her collaboration with Sonny Moore (Skrillex) ‘Go Off” which got the crowd jumping just in time for the man, the myth, the legend; David Rodigan MBE to hit the stage.

Gracing us with his unbeatable presence David ran the crowd through a reggae infused history tour playing everything from Incredible by M Beat and General Levy, to more recent hits such as his own dubplate of Work by Rihanna and Drake.  Anyone who has ever seen this man play will understand how he works the crowd, and once again excelled.  Maintaining a strong track record with me at the very least.

After hearing the end of his set we moved back into the NTS Radio room to catch the end of Endgame’s set. Following suit with the team who played so well before him we were entranced by his selection.  Whether it was the rhythmic snares or the booze, it kept us dancing till the night played out.

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TheSoundYouNeed is a brand new festival in Malta.  The three day event is already looking to be one of the best additions to the European festival scene this year!  Taking place in Ta Qali, Malta between 26th-29th August in one of the most picturesque parts of the island and with a killer line up, we’re looking forward to experiencing what’s on offer!

Malta will provide a beautiful setting and baking hot sun for the likes of well informed first wave names Flight Facilities, Hudson Mohawk, Fakear, FKJ, Sam Gallaitry, Bondax, Slow Magic, SG Lewis, Jungle (DJ Set), Joe Hertz, STWO, TÂCHES and Durante.

The amazing Flight Facilities have curated a brand new Spotify Playlist on our new Data Transmission Spotify Channel to give you a flavour of the artists playing at this years’ event and for those already going to the event, it’s for your journey to the site.

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The first ever TheSoundYouNeed Festival in Malta is already shaping up to be the best event of the summer, and now it is revealing even more exciting names.

Taking place between 26^th and 29^th August 2016, the sorely overlooked Malta will provide a beautiful setting and baking hot sun for the likes of well informed first wave names Hudson Mohawk, Fakear, FKJ, Sam Gallaitry, Bondax, Slow Magic, SG Lewis, Jungle (DJ Set), Joe Hertz, STWO, TÂCHES and Durante. 

Joining those talents to make for truly mouth watering proposition are the super hot likes of What So Not, Basenji, Point Point, Mr. Carmack and Kilter, and between them they have clocked up many great dance floor hits and cover many musical styles with great skill. In all, with the original line-up announcement, this confirms TheSoundYouNeed Festival is carefully curated and expertly put together so that you will simply not be able to see all these names play together in such a picturesque setting anywhere else in the world.

This three day event will be one of the most breathtaking in Europe with golden and red sand, crystal clear blue blue lagoons, medieval dungeons and Calypso’s Cave all making for the backdrop right in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. It will surely be a one of a kind experience with many artists playing across various stages. From swimming to sun bathing, dancing to diving, maxing out on the dance floor  to relaxing on the idyllic Malta, TheSoundYouNeed is just that.

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