LINE-UP
SHY FX & STAMINA
FLOWDAN & NEFFA-T
ALIX PEREZ
ANAÏS
Shy FX crashed the British pop charts in mid-1994 with "Original Nuttah", one of the most infectious Ragga-Jungle anthems of all time and quickly became one of Jungle's most respected producers. Born in London, Andre Williams debuted on S.O.U.R. Record..
Flowdan, the groundbreaking British MC who secured a historic Grammy win, stands as an iconic figure in the realm of British urban music. Over his illustrious two-decade career, this East London artist has not only left an indelible mark on the scene but has also emerged as one of the most distinctive and esteemed voices in electronic music, earning the coveted status of a certified cult figure.
Belgian born Alix Depauw is the face behind production moniker Alix Perez and collaborative duo SHADES (w/ Eprom). Alix released his debut album “1984” to critical acclaim in 2009 which is still talked about now as one of the most accomplished Drum and Bass albums of all time. Since then he has released a sophomore LP, multiple EP’s, launched a record label and has collaborated with the foremost names in dance and electronic music including; Noisia, Foreign Beggars, MachineDrum and many more. Following the release of his 2nd album Chroma Chords in 2013, Alix delivered a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, which was shortlisted for essential mix of the year.
Hailing from Bristol, the sensational dance music producer and DJ has been making waves in the D&B circuit, captivating audiences with cold-cut releases and mesmerising DJ sets. Anaïs has firmly established herself as a prominent figure in the scene, boasting remarkable releases on Hospital, Invicta Audio and Deep In The Jungle
BORN ON ROAD
CLIPZ
DJ FLIGHT
DJ STORM
Born on Road is a Bristol-based record label and DJ collective firmly rooted at the heart of drum and bass and jungle’s underground music scene. Since being established in 2013, we’ve built a reputation as an eclectic outfit known for pushing good music. It doesn’t matter if it’s jungle, jump up, ragga or some sublime vocal work, if we vibe with it then we’ll champion it to the masses.
Before Redlight came Clipz. Before Clipz came a life entrenched in the vital 90s rave movement. Free parties, warehouses, sound systems, dubplates, neck-deep mischief in the Bristol melting pot since the age of 13…
DJ Flight is one of the foundations of Drum & Bass. She is an award-winning DJ, broadcaster, radio producer, and co-founder of EQ50, a collective of women working towards fairer representation in dance music.
Storm has always been one of the most influential DJs within Drum & Bass, known for tight mixing skills and an exclusive selection. Affectionately dubbed the ‘First Lady of Drum & Bass,’ she represents Metalheadz at their residencies, label nights and tours as well as countless solo gigs.
EUPHONIQUE
PAV4N & HYPHO
MADAM X
MPH
Producer, DJ, label boss, songwriter. Euphonique’s high energy style has been an integral part of the D&B landscape since she first emerged in 2008. With beats on some of the most respected labels in the industry including Hospital Records, Born on Road, Dread Recordings and Jungle Cakes,, she has a string of number ones and top 10s under her belt - including a top 10 in the Official UK Dance Album charts with her Seven Songs EP. She is also the owner of Subwoofah; a label and event run in the early 2000s that launched the careers of a number of artists that are a constant in D&B today.
PAV4N is the founding member of the critically acclaimed electronic rap group Foreign Beggars and one of the most prolific MC’s of Indian origin of all time & the first rapper of Indian descent to have a top 10 single in the UK Charts. With 7 Studio albums under his belt and 17 years of live show experience, PAV4N is known for his explosive, high energy performances with genre spanning hip hop, grime, dubstep & drum and bass.
DJ, label manager and club impresario Madam X has proven to be one of the UK’s leading underground DJs. With a 6 year reign on NTS, a monthly on Athens’ Stegi Radio and a Radio 1 residency under her belt, her work to champion new music and support up & coming talent has seen her tour across America, Australia, Asia and beyond. With the soundsystem pressure of dubstep, the propulsion of techno and a fearless attitude to multi-genre mixing, there aren’t many DJs like her who can carve out whole new sounds in the music they play and how they play it.
UK artist MPH is quickly taking the underground scene by storm, armed with a slew of impressive releases and support from some of the best in the scene. If you’re a fan of UK Garage and Bass music, MPH is a name you’re going to want to familiarize yourself with ASAP. Hailing from the UK, this producer has already made a major name for himself in the scene and boasts an impressive array of releases off labels including Bingo Bass, Saucy Records, Highly Swung Records, and more.
PANJABI MC
PHIBES
RONI SIZE
RYOTA
Panjabi MC is an International music producer and DJ born in the UK. He is well known worldwide as a pioneer in the global popularization of traditional Punjabi music, merged with hip hop, R&B & dance. Panjabi MC has picked up numerous awards winning Best Dance Act at MTV Europe, Best UK Act of the Year at the Mobo’s , Best Dance Track in Germany, Italy and Switzerland as well as winning the World best-selling Indian recording artist of the year trophy at The World Music Awards. His most famous record ‘Mundian To Bach Ke’ charted Top Ten in most countries around the world reaching the number one spot in Italy and Belgium as well as selling 100,000 units in Germany for the first two days alone debuting at #2. The success of Mundian To Bach Ke (also titled Beware of the Boys) was taken to another level when the multi-platinum artist JAY-Z collaborated on the record.
Drum & Bass/Electronic duo Phibes have solidified themselves firmly into the rave scene since their inception by fusing all types of Bass music together to create their sound. They first amassed a following on Soundcloud which is now 80k strong through constant self releases and numerous Hype Edit #1s . The pair have since levelled up in the past 12 months to become one of the top selling Drum & Bass artists on Beatport and claimed the second ever Drum and Bass all genres number one with “Home Grown” in August 2020. After the major success of Home Grown they set out to prove they weren’t a one hit wonder and in October 2020 took the Beatport #1 spot again with Born on Road EP release “Third Dimension” with all 4 tracks sitting in the DnB charts top 10 at the same time . They took it a third time in February 2021 with their official remix of Toots & The Maytals “54 46” on the Jungle Cakes & Trojan Records series. Phibes reach their zenith however when performing live, having stepped onto their first Festival stages in 2017 they are now a mainstay at festivals big and small including Glastonbury, Boomtown & many others, thereafter they moved internationally with their sound & started performing across the globe hitting out full tours in New Zealand, Australia & Canada. The duo are not afraid to whip the crowd into a madness and insist they design all their songs to be experienced in the dance.
Roni Size’s whole life has been about building something new from whatever was around him. From Bristol youthclub parties, through the white heat of rave and the founding moments of jungle and drum’n’bass, to transforming underground electronic music into something that could be played by a live band on the biggest arena and festival stages, he has at each stage created completely afresh - not just a sound or style but an entire methodology of how music can be made. And each time, that new creation has reflected his heritage, his surroundings and the precise moment in which he’s operating. 20-years ago, The Mercury Prize win for his ‘New Forms’ album brought D’n’B to the forefront of dance-music news, making even the rest of the industry – where reactions had up until that point been bemused – sit up and pay attention. For several years thereafter Roni and team were on top of the world, succeeding as solo artists as well as a collective, maintaining underground credibility yet receiving Brit awards and even collaborating with some of the biggest names in hip hop.
Groundbreaking Japanese DJ, ryota, is known for setting trends in the Osaka underground scene—now, he’s set to bring his signature blend of bass music to a new audience in Hong Kong. Flying to the Fragrant Harbour via invitation of multidisciplinary crew OONEFIVENINE and Mixmag Asia, the event marks ryota’s next big step in his global takeover, fresh off his signing with Untitled Group’s Proxy Agency and gearing up for a debut China tour. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, ryota has been a pivotal figure in the underground music scene since the beginning of his DJ career. His passion for drum and bass led him to develop a unique sound that seamlessly integrates UKG, bass music, and breakbeat. In 2019, he co-founded the DJ collective and event series FULLHOUSE with several like-minded artists, which quickly became renowned for its vibrant parties and international guest artists, including Sherelle, Yung Singh, and Partiboi69, making waves in Osaka and Tokyo. Ryota's innovative approach and high-octane sets have earned him international acclaim. His Boiler Room Osaka set showcased his knack for captivating crowds with an eclectic mix and raw energy.
STAY-C
THE UPBEATS
THYS
VISAGES
The chosen producer for Hospital Records Women In Drum & Bass Mentorship scheme in 2020, Stay-C spent twelve months being mentored by the likes of Nu: Tone, Whiney, and a whole host of the team at the London-based label. One of Hospital’s actions to tackle equality and inclusion across their company, Stay-C commends the mentorship as the single biggest game-changer of her drum and bass career so far. Having now released twice on one of the scenes most notable labels in the space of a few months, first with her groovy, stomping, and rather menacing remix of Nu: Logic’s New Technique and, more recently, with the bass face inducing, high-octane sonics of her original production Russian Doll, René’s recent successes are the by-product of years of perseverance, countless hours in the studio, and unadulterated love for such a diverse collation of music.
Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones are The Upbeats, one of the most legendary DJ/production teams to emerge out of the fertile New Zealand music scene. Known for their eclectic tastes and energetic stage presence, The Upbeats deliver speaker-rattling sets to shake all manner of crowds, from festival glitterati at Pukkelpop, Shambhala and Glastonbury, to diehard bassheads at Outlook, EDC and Boomtown. Dancefloor banger, EDM clanger, introspective emo, promising demo – all have their place in an Upbeats’ set.
This is Thys (Thijs de Vlieger): DJ, producer and composer from the north of the Netherlands. His DJ sets are a reflection of a two-decade-long musical course. With razor-sharp and unexpected mixing, he seamlessly blends a multitude of bass heavy genres. Creating energetic waves, not afraid to make bold leaps, but never losing sight of the groove. When producing club music De Vlieger loves to mix up BPMs and moods. His recent “Shoulder To Shoulder” EP is a clear statement of intent in that regard: a love letter to club music and the intuitive feeling of togetherness that loud music in a dark room can unlock for us. As a member of widely recognised electronic music trio Noisia, Thys has toured the world for decades, has collaborated with and remixed a range of top tier artists like The Prodigy and Skrillex, and scored for AAA videogames such as DMC: Devil May Cry and Motorstorm: Apocalypse.
Founded in 2017, the Toulouse-based collective ‘Visages’ were brought together by several years of friendship and a shared love of event management (Dusk DNB) in their hometown.