Creators of one of the most iconic logos in dance music, Bicep pack the punch they advertise. With unbridled passion for crate digging and a habit of producing era-defining modern classics, their shows are an expertly curated all-sensory onslaught of epic. Headlining Glastonbury, selling out London’s 10K-cap Alexandra Palace in 5 minutes, producing an anthem like Glue… it’s all in a day’s work for this legendary Belfast duo.
Limber up for a delicious blend of uplifting pianos, disco drums, irresistible rhythms and smooth basslines: a Jayda G set pays tribute to the dancefloors of the past whilst still sounding fresher than a glass of OJ. Thanks to the mid-pandemic piece of perfection that is Both Of Us, an artist already making waves on the global scene suddenly took it by storm. If you’ve seen her in action, you’ll know that ecstatic, unbridled dance floor joy is inevitable.
One of the biggest dance music duos of all time is en route to Glenworth, packing big, boisterous house bangers with hooks so good they refuse to rust after decades of play. These giants of the noughties – responsible for the classics Where’s Your Head At, Red Alert, Good Luck and Romeo – know their way around a party anthem, yet always prioritise the eccentric and unexpected. They’ve produced with the greats, banked a Grammy and reconfigured their hits into lush orchestral works; yet their hearts belong where it all began – the sweaty centre of the club.
Expect in your face, sledgehammer house music from Galway’s KETTAMA. Well-versed in lifting the roof off your favourite club or cavernous warehouse, KETTAMA sees an eager dancefloor and comes in swinging. It’s been a lightning fast rise to the global stage ever since he shoved a USB stick of originals at Mall Grab and hoped for the best. Mall Grab recognised quality, and KETTAMA’s been delivering ever since.
Here’s one to shake the cobwebs, the inhibitions and any chinstrokers in your festival crew right off: DJ Heartstring is fast, excessive and unashamedly over the top. Think raucous pop meets aggressive trance meets eurodance meets thousands of happy bouncing punters and you’re getting close to the ecstatic mayhem this duo unleashes. Come to DJ Heartstring to let loose, feel the love and have a laugh – all at the gentle pace of 150bpm.
Japanese/Australian duo Lastlings are an anthemic pool to be immersed in. Stirring synths and nuanced auditory textures provide ample footing for their pop-indebted songcraft and dexterous live performances. Having toured extensively with RÜFÜS DU SOL – as well as a run of sold-out shows both in Australia and America – Lastlings provide an atmosphere that resonates deeply within the chest; an emotional uplift set to get your body moving and heart racing. See you front left for full feels.
From Printworks to Pacha to poolside in LA, Cassian’s melodic, big-room-ready bass lines will send tingles up the back of your spine. A regular on the Tale of Us Afterlife party circuit, this Sydney born, US-based beatmaker delivers deep and epic dance floor moments to punters around the world. As active behind the scenes as he is in the booth, he’s behind a stack of your dance floor faves, recently remixing Jimi Jules and doing Aria and Grammy-winning work on releases from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Hayden James, What So Not and more.
Big bounce, big rhythms and big love: a headline set from man of the moment Ewan McVicar has it all. With impeccable taste boosted by his stack of zesty productions and remixes – including hugely successful house belter, Tell Me Something Good – McVicar channels much of his success into growing the music scene of his home town in Scotland. Great DJ – also a bit of a legend.
High octane, disco-soaked house so infectious it’ll get grandma dancing. With the ubiquitous 2022 hit Afraid To Feel soundtracking the crescendo of every club night for a solid year and claiming the top spot in the UK charts for 8 consecutive weeks, the world of these two talented Scottish lads was forever upended. The buzz around them escalated to a roar and their touring schedule became a parade of top tier bucket-list events. They sent us to the heavens at Lost Sundays – next stop, Paradise.
With productions that wash over you like golden-hour in a bottle, and live sets that take those irresistible vibes up a notch or ten, Barry Can’t Swim but he sure can dance. Purveyor of jazz-infused house tracks with innovative sampling and sunny temperaments, this Edinburgh-born, London-based artist brings joy and hedonism to dancefloors of the world. Expect high-energy, euphoric groovers with a healthy dose of Scottish mayhem.