Darcy Winter sits in that sweet spot where classic soul meets modern R&B/pop edge—smoky, bold, and built for a live room. Her writing leans into the big questions (and the sharp one-liners), carried by a voice that can go from velvet to fire without warning. She’s also carved out a space in the grassroots scene by championing live…
Modern jazz-pop with real swing. Rosa Neather threads smooth jazz textures into hooky, contemporary songwriting—groovy, lyrical, and full of character. There’s a clarity to her voice that holds the room, paired with phrasing that nods to classic soul while staying totally current. In a festival setting, she’s the kind of set that resets your mood: you…
Hot Lobby don’t do “genre” so much as controlled chaos. Their self-styled blend of grunge-soul and disco-metal is exactly what it sounds like: big riffs, sharp turns, a wink of absurdity—then suddenly something heartfelt cuts straight through. They’ve built a reputation for live sets that feel like a rollercoaster designed by people who genuinely love music…
Think theatrical psych-rock with a spiritual pulse. The Butterfly Wheel bring an immersive, mythic energy—part garage-psych grit, part dreamlike atmosphere—built for late-night surrender and wide-eyed wonder. Their shows are known for feeling transportive: hypnotic textures, dramatic dynamics, and a front-and-centre vocal presence that can turn a song into a scene. In the Nest, it becomes even…
Penelope Vivero writes songs that feel like field-notes from the wild—intimate, earthy, and quietly powerful. Rooted in folk-pop songwriting, Penelope’s work carries a gentle activism: melodies that soothe, lyrics that name what matters, and choruses that invite you to breathe a little deeper. Expect a set that moves between hush and lift-off—one moment tender and…
Vibroniks is rooted in that proper UK tradition of bass music in the wild — long sessions, big sound, and lineups that blend scene staples with local fire. Their events have become known for all-day energy and full-spectrum DnB/Jungle pressure, the kind of thing that turns “just a night out” into a story. If you witnessed their insane…
Reggaetown is more than a party brand — it’s a community dance built on reggae’s most important ingredients: peace, love, unity… and a serious selection. It’s grown from regular London sessions into a trusted name for warm, welcoming nights where the music does the heavy lifting. At Good Vibrations Society, they bring that same spirit to the forest:…
InSound are about underground electronic music done with care: the long blends, the patient builds, the moments where the groove locks and the whole room quietly agrees not to leave. This takeover leans into progressive house, melodic techno and deep-driving selectors — the kind of sounds that feel incredible in nature: expansive, hypnotic, and properly transporting. Why it…
If your ideal festival moment involves warm air, big rhythms, and a dancefloor that feels like a street party, this takeover is for you. F.o.W (Fortune of War) brings that Brighton seafront energy inland — the spirit of the arches, the vinyl culture, the “one more tune” grin — and turns LilyPad into a little pocket of…
Canopic Recordings is built on a simple obsession: proper jungle and drum & bass, with respect for the foundations and an ear for what’s next. Born out of the UK’s deep-rooted rave heritage, the label has carved a lane for rolling low-end, crisp breaks and that unmistakable late-night tension-and-release that only DnB does properly. For Good…
