Alex Jukes

No Art Returns to Lisbon with ANOTR, Adriatique, Franky Rizardo B2b Mau P, SG Lewis and more

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After the sold-out debut brought 15,000 people to the Portuguese capital, the second edition confirms its full lineup

No Art returns to Lisbon on Saturday 10th October 2026 one year after its sold-out debut edition with an even more ambitious line-up featuring house, melodic and tech tastemakers ANOTR, Adriatique, Franky Rizardo B2B Mau P, SG Lewis, Jennifer Loveless and Klin Klop.

Last year’s debut brought 15,000 people to a single night in Lisbon and sold out ahead of the event. It was the first time No Art and several of its associated artists had appeared in Portugal. The reaction on the night and in the months since have made a second edition inevitable.

No Art events combine forward-thinking house music with immersive art and unconventional locations. Previous editions have taken place in cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Miami, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo with large-scale installations and production elements that make each one truly unique. 

This year’s bill leads with ANOTR and Adriatique, two of the most consistently in-demand names on the current European circuit. Franky Rizardo and Mau P join forces for a back-to-back that brings a distinct Dutch house sensibility to the stage, while SG Lewis contributes his genre-crossing take on dance and pop production. Jennifer Loveless, the Melbourne-based DJ and producer who built her reputation across Toronto’s dubstep and deep house scenes, makes her No Art debut alongside Klin Klop, who is one of Portugal’s own stars with a rhythm-driven sound that blends house influences with subtle live violin textures.

The event is produced by As We Are Events, the Lisbon-based creative agency specialising in large-scale electronic music and contemporary culture.

NO ART LISBON 
Passeio Marítimo de Algés
10th October 2026 | 15:00-02:00 | 18+

GA access starts at €35. Tickets are available now via Shotgun here

Appetite on the Farm and Beatport launch DJ competition offering two emerging artists a set at this month’s festival

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Beatport and Appetite on the Farm have announced a new DJ competition giving two emerging artists the chance to perform at this year’s festival in Essex, with winners securing a 60-minute set on The Block stage alongside festival passes, DJing equipment and more. 

Taking place across the Bank Holiday weekend of 29–30 August at Kelvedon Hall, Appetite on the Farm’s fifth edition brings together internationally recognised artists and some of the UK’s most exciting emerging talent, with this year’s lineup featuring Jamie Jones, Skream, MJ Cole, Eliza Rose, Shanti Celeste, Todd Edwards, Silva Bumpa, Max Dean and Luke Dean among others.

The competition centres around The Block, Beatport Live’s touring container stage designed to spotlight emerging electronic music talent at festivals and events. Built inside a converted 20-foot shipping container and fitted with a high-spec Funktion-One sound system, The Block provides a dedicated performance space for DJs to connect with audiences beyond the digital ecosystem.

Selected artists will each receive a 60-minute performance slot on The Block, giving two emerging DJs the opportunity to showcase their sound within the atmosphere of one of the UK’s leading independent electronic music festivals and alongside established names from the scene. Alongside their performance, winners will receive VIP festival passes for themselves and three guests, an Excite Audio plugin bundle courtesy of Plugin Boutique, three months of Beatport Streaming, a Beatport merchandise bundle and additional prizes.

Alongside their performance, winners will receive VIP festival passes for themselves and three guests, an Excite Audio plugin bundle courtesy of Plugin Boutique, three months of Beatport Streaming, a Beatport merchandise bundle and additional prizes.

Now in its fifth edition, Appetite on the Farm has established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting electronic music festivals with a booking policy that balances established international names with emerging talent. The Beatport partnership and The Block stage reflect the festival’s ongoing commitment to that. 

To enter, artists must submit a DJ mix via the competition landing page at drop.cobrand.com/d/Beatport/the-block-appetite-on-the-farm.

Entries close Wednesday 12th August at 5PM BST. 

Folamour, Seth Troxler and Jamie 3:26 to headline Balagan World’s biggest open-air event on Brussels canalside

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The Brussels collective takes over a 5,000-capacity site at Quai de Heembeek on the Port of Brussels for a day of house music on Saturday 29 August 2026 – its largest production to date

Brussels collective Balagan World has revealed the line-up for its largest event to date, a 5,000-capacity open-air on the Port of Brussels canalside at Quai de Heembeek on Saturday 29 August 2026, headlined by Folamour, Seth Troxler and Jamie 3:26.

Headlining is Folamour, one of the most distinctive and sought-after names in European house music following standout performances at Coachella, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland among many more. Seth Troxler, the Detroit-born party starter and Grammy-nominated producer for his collaboration with Diplo brings his characteristic deep knowledge and ability to move between underground sounds with equal authority. Completing the international headline trio is Jamie 3:26, a true legend of Chicago house whose roots in the music run as deep as anyone.

Two Belgian names complete the bill. TOOLATE Groove is a Brussels producer whose soulful, jazz-inflected house has picked up wide support in the industry, while Rozental, a Balagan World resident has become one of the more compelling figures in the country’s current electronic landscape.

Quai de Heembeek is a working stretch of the Port of Brussels, industrial, waterside, and a long way from a conventional festival field. It is the kind of site Balagan World has built its reputation on, following the collective’s first open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025 and marking a significant step up in production scale.

Founded by Brussels friends Johan Kirszner and Alon Zur, Balagan World has since expanded from Brussels to Paris, Milan and London.

Alon Zur, co-founder of Balagan World, said: “After a first successful open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025, Balagan World is taking a new step with a larger-scale production in the heart of the Port of Brussels. Quai de Heembeek will offer a unique industrial setting by the water for a day dedicated to house music.”

Tickets are available now via Xceed

YARD & WhoMadeWho bring The Moment to Portugal with Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, DJ Tennis, Jimi Jules and mor

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For the first time, Yard Portugal will host its end-of-season festival, ‘One Last Summer Dance’, in collaboration with The Moment, the Copenhagen-based festival brand founded by electronic trio WhoMadeWho, bringing two days of music, art and design to Yard’s White Sand Mountains in Setúbal from 11–12 September.

Headlining both days, WhoMadeWho will perform a live set on the Friday, followed by a Hybrid set on the saturday showcasing the group’s celebrated genre-blending sound and performance style. Elsewhere, the lineup delivers the very best in house, techno and melodic across two stages from Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, DJ Tennis, Jimi Jules, Anthony, Brunello, Avangart Tabldot, Jamiie and Luch, with more artists still to be announced. 

The collaboration brings The Moment’s distinct identity to Yard. Led by an ethos that extends from the band itself, The Moment festival is known for its feel-good dancefloors and groove-heavy music, which has toured the likes of Egypt, Morocco, Brazil and beyond. Together, the two brands will bring a defining energy to Yard’s festival experience, which has become known for its striking location, art installations and free-spirited crowds.

Celebrating the end of the season, One Last Summer Dance will take over one of the industry’s most unique festival sites and home to Yard Portugal, the White Sand Mountains. At this striking location, white dunes and dramatic rock formations provide the backdrop for the Main Stage and Heart Stage, while production, lighting, art and visual installations enhance the environment’s natural surroundings.

Beyond the festival site, Yard sits within the wider landscape of Azeitão and the Arrábida Natural Park, an area characterised by vineyards, historic palaces and some of Portugal’s clearest beaches. With the festival supported by Visit Portugal, the weekend offers an opportunity to experience a lesser-known side of Lisbon, combining Yard’s distinctive approach to music and culture with the natural landscape, coastline and heritage of the Setúbal region.

The collaborative event follows a landmark year for the Portuguese brand, which has continued to establish itself as one of the country’s most distinctive music and cultural experiences. Its White Sand Mountains site has welcomed artists including RY X, Bonobo, PAWSA, Ahmed Spins, Rampa, Adam Port and Disclosure. In addition to this, Yard has also expanded its reach internationally with events in destinations including Rio de Janeiro.

Together at ‘One Last Summer Dance’ festival, Yard and The Moment will bring the 2026 season to a close with a special two-day gathering. 

Tickets are on sale now, available at https://shotgun.live

LINE UP
ANTHONY, AVANTGARD TABLDOT, BRUNELLO, DAMIAN LAZARUS, DENNIS CRUZ, DJ TENNIS, JAMIIE, JIMI JULES, LUCH, WHOMADEWHO, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED 

Bateleur Festival Crete takes over a five-star resort with open-air parties, wellness and international DJs

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A new destination festival format arrives in Crete as Bateleur takes over an entire five-star resort in Elounda from October 22 to October 25, 2026 for a 500-capacity house music experience unlike any other. Bringing together international DJs, a full wellness programme and five-star hospitality, Bateleur creates a fully immersive weekend where the resort itself becomes the festival, set against one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful coastlines.

Unlike festivals hosted at hotels or resorts, Bateleur takes over the entire property, creating a private environment exclusively for its guests. Accommodation, music programming, wellness and hospitality are designed as one continuous experience, allowing the weekend to unfold organically from poolside afternoons and private beach sessions to open-air parties that continue through to sunrise.

Music sits at the heart of Bateleur, but the experience extends far beyond the dance floor, with a full wellness programme which includes yoga, sound healing, ice baths, workshops and more, creating a balance between celebration and relaxation throughout the weekend.

Leading the first artist announcement is Dennis Ferrer, the New York house music pioneer whose career has helped define the sound of underground house music across three decades. He is joined by Rafael, whose deep, groove-led sets draw on the classic house sound of Chicago, alongside his recently launched label Cheetah Print. OMRI. brings his own distinctive take on house music, with the artist also behind Collecting Dots, a new label quickly establishing its presence within the scene.

Located in Elounda, the resort is just 45 minutes from Heraklion Airport in one of the most exclusive corners of the Greek island. The town is known for its impossibly clear water, dramatic landscape and some of the finest resort properties in the Mediterranean.

Nearby attractions include the traditional fishing village of Plaka, the submerged ruins of the ancient city of Olous, the secluded Kolokytha Beach and a picturesque harbour lined with seafood tavernas, cafés and bars, with plenty to explore. 

Taking place in October after summer crowds have gone, Bateleur promises a new, truly intimate way to experience a music festival like never before. 

More information and tickets can be found at https://festival-bateleur.com/

Zamna returns to Sinai Desert, Egypt with Sasha & John Digweed, Korolova, Mind Against, Shimza and more

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Zamna is set to return to Egypt’s Khoroum Valley from the 20th – 22nd November, expanding the desert festival experience to a 20,000-capacity event. Set within one of the Middle East’s most dramatic natural landscapes, the festival will feature a first wave lineup including Sasha, John Digweed, Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA.

Originating in Tulum, Mexico, Zamna has become one of the world’s leading destination electronic music brands, staging immersive festivals in extraordinary natural locations across the globe. Its Egyptian edition takes place at Khoroum Valley, just outside Sharm El Sheikh, where a natural amphitheatre framed by towering granite rock formations creates one of the region’s most spectacular festival settings. By day, the landscape offers hiking trails and Bedouin camps; after dark, it transforms into an open-air venue where lighting and production interact with the surrounding landscape. Following Zamna’s debut there in 2025, Khoroum Valley is rapidly emerging as one of the Middle East’s most distinctive electronic music destinations.

Leading the lineup for the second edition, Sasha and John Digweed reunite in the desert, bringing the progressive house sound they helped define in the 1990s. They are joined by Korolova, Mind Against, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA, with further artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Zamna Khoroum Valley returns with increased capacity, expanded production and a wider international lineup, further cementing its place as one of the Middle East’s standout electronic music experiences.

Amr Ismail of Khoroum Valley said: “From the beginning, we knew Khoroum Valley was a special place for Zamna. Last year’s debut proved just how powerful that combination could be. For 2026, we’re raising the bar again with more artists, more production and an even more immersive experience. This is another big step in the journey, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.”

As well as General Admission, VIP tickets are available, offering exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars, lounges and premium restrooms, alongside access to all general festival zones.

Tickets are available now at khoroumvalley.com.

Line up
Korolova, Mëstiza, Mind Against, MRAK, Sasha & John Digweed, SHIMZA.

Rinkoff’s Bakery and Appetite on the Farm launch limited-edition doughnut supporting Ukrainian music initiative

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Independent electronic music festival Appetite On The Farm has teamed up with 115-year-old East London institution, Rinkoff’s Bakery, to launch a limited-edition doughnut, with a portion of every sale supporting Ukrainian music initiative Enter DJ.

Founded by DJs Elliot Schooling and Liam Palmer, Appetite On The Farm has grown from a grassroots London party into one of the South East’s most up-and-coming festivals. Returning to Kelvedon Hall, Essex on 29–30 August, this year’s fifth edition features heavyweights Jamie Jones, Skream, Eliza Rose, Todd Edwards, Traumer, Dyed Soundorom and many more. 

In celebration of the festival’s fifth anniversary, it has collaborated with beloved family-run bakery Rinkoff’s to bring its iconic doughnut logo to life for the first time. Founded in 1911 by Hyman Rinkoff, it has become one of East London’s best-known independent bakeries.

Created exclusively, the limited-edition doughnut will be available throughout August at both bakery store locations in Whitechapel and Mile End. Inspired by Appetite’s pink doughnut logo, it features Rinkoff’s century-old recipe, finished with pink icing and sprinkles. The launch also coincides with the publication of Rinkoff’s debut cookbook, The Jewish Bakery (Quadrille, £28), which celebrates more than a century of family baking recipes.

Together, Appetite and Rinkoff’s will donate a portion of proceeds from every Appetite doughnut sold to Enter DJ, an inclusive Ukrainian initiative using electronic music and DJing programmes to support people affected by the war through music and education.

“We’ve always wanted to collab with a bakery and with Appetite on the Farm celebrating its 5th anniversary, we couldn’t think of a better time. Rinkoff’s is a proper East End institution; we loved its history right away and we’re also super excited to be able to work with EnterDJ as well; the work they’re doing in Ukraine is amazing.” – Elliot Schooling, co-founder of Appetite on the Farm.

The limited-edition Appetite doughnut will be available exclusively from Rinkoff’s Bakery shop at Vallance Road throughout August, with a portion of every sale supporting Enter DJ ahead of Appetite On The Farm on 29–30 August.

To support Enter DJ’s mission of helping Ukrainian veterans heal through music and DJing, donate via the GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-veterans-in-ukraine-heal-through-music-and-djing

Indira Paganotto and Artcore make Egypt debut at Starlight Festival this October

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Psy-techno’s most influential contemporary movement, Artcore, will make its Egypt debut at the Great Pyramids of Giza during Starlight Festival

Artcore is heading to Egypt bringing Indira Paganotto, Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Paolo Ferrara, Valentinø, Reblok and Juno to the No Sleep Giza Stage on Friday, October 9th. The showcase follows sold-out Artcore events at Hï Ibiza and [UNVRS], and marks the collective’s first appearance in Egypt. Starlight’s main festival nights take place October 9th and 10th at the Great Pyramids of Giza, with Welcome and Farewell parties in Cairo on October 8th and 11th.

Indira Paganotto leads the showcase. The Spanish DJ and producer, ranked No. 36 in DJ Mag’s 2025 Top 100 DJs poll, founded Artcore and holds a residency at Hï Ibiza, where she presents guest DJs across the label’s roster. Her sets fuse techno and psytrance.

BIIA, one of Portugal’s leading techno exports, is known for high-energy, peak-time sets that have taken her across major European festivals.

London-born Charlie Sparks has built a following in hard techno for a sound he describes as “hard and happy”, a blend of acid, industrial techno, EDM and psytrance.

Italian DJ and producer Paolo Ferrara, founder of HEX and a longtime admirer of Egyptian culture has carved out a unique place within the hard techno scene through his blend of metal influences, industrial intensity and driving peak-time energy. His fearless approach has established him as one of the genre’s most influential contemporary artists.

Completing the showcase are Valentinø, Artcore’s Italian resident known for his dark and hypnotic industrial techno sets, and Reblok, one of the Balkan region’s biggest electronic breakout artists. Reblok has reached the Beatport Hard Techno Top 10 multiple times, released music on Artcore, Filth On Acid and Verknipt, and earned support from leading names including Indira Paganotto, Reinier Zonneveld, Kobosil and I Hate Models.

Starting out on Belgrade’s underground techno scene, Juno has rapidly established herself as one of electronic music’s most promising new talents. The youngest artist in the Artcore showcase, her breakthrough year has included a standout set at the Artcore takeover during No Sleep Festival, a Tomorrowland debut, and performances at the ARTCORE residency at Hï Ibiza, where she became the youngest DJ ever to perform. 

The Artcore showcase joins an already outstanding lineup, featuring Adriatique, Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, Enrico Sangiuliano, Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, WhoMadeWho, Awen, Deer Jade, Fiona Kraft, Layla Benitez, Lanna and many more.

With the Great Pyramids of Giza as its backdrop, Starlight Festival in partnership with Visa is poised to become one of the world’s most extraordinary music events. Produced by EXIT Festival and P+US, the electronic music platform of Venture Lifestyle, it will be the first-ever multi-stage electronic music festival held in this iconic setting, bringing together world-class artists, ancient history and contemporary culture in a truly one-of-a-kind experience. 

Kerri Chandler, Moodymann, Andy C, Loco Dice & more to headline Ministry of Sound’s 35th birthday

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Ministry of Sound will mark its 35th birthday with a weekend-long celebration at its London home on 2nd and 3rd October 2026. Few clubs remain at the forefront of electronic music after 35 years, and the birthday programming aims to represent the breadth of genres and generations that have defined Ministry of Sound’s dancefloor. Across one weekend, heavyweights Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice will take over the club with more names to be announced. 

Louder, Ministry of Sound’s long-running night, are the hosts for Friday night. Drum & bass royalty, Andy C returns to Ministry of Sound for the first time in 10 years for an extended three-hour set, playing music from his brand new fourth album. One of the most technically accomplished DJs in the world and a figure inseparable from the history of the genre, his return to the club for its birthday weekend is a moment a decade in the making.

Saturday 3rd October begins with the influential house brand & label, Hard Times, bringing together two of house music’s most singular and revered figures. New York’s deep house pioneer Kerri Chandler delivers an extended hybrid set alongside Detroit royalty Moodymann, whose ability to move between genres and moods with complete authority makes him one of the most unique DJs on the planet. This is set to be a daytime session of serious weight.

Saturday night closes with Urge, Ministry of Sound’s flagship underground house and techno night, headlined by Loco Dice. The Tunisian-German DJ and producer brings his signature deep, chunky and groove-first approach to what will be a fitting final chapter to the celebrations.

“Few venues get to celebrate 35 years at the heart of dance music. We wanted to mark this milestone with a line-up that reflects both our heritage and where our sound is today. It’s an honour to celebrate this anniversary with such incredible talent, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.” – Club Director, Matt Long

The birthday weekend arrives amid a series of new initiatives marking Ministry of Sound’s 35th anniversary. Alongside the celebrations, the club has recently unveiled Ministry of Sound: Anthology a new Book chronicling the club’s untold history, Boxed In, a live-streamed talent competition designed to champion emerging DJs, Last Orders, an immersive food and music experience inside its newly renovated main room, and a one-off return to Ibiza this September with a 528 takeover, its first event on the island in more than ten years.

Head to https://ministryofsound.com/ for further details.

Beyond the Valley unveils lineup featuring John Summit, Black Eyed Peas, KI/KI, Skepta & more

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Beyond The Valley, Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, has revealed the lineup for its  11th edition.

After selling out in under an hour last year, BTV is returning to the stunning Barunah Plains from 28 December through 1 January to kick off its second decade.

Leading the 2026/27 lineup is global dance music powerhouse John Summit, who takes on the festival’s most coveted moment, the New Year’s Eve countdown. Alongside him are multi-platinum American superstars Black Eyed Peas, playing an exclusive Australian show. Dutch rave royalty KI/KI, one of the most commanding forces in dance music today, also joins the lineup, with British grime pioneer Skepta returning to BTV for the first time since 2019/20.

Beyond The Valley’s 11th edition will also feature Ocean Alley, Overmono, Disco Lines, Nia Archives, Armand Van Helden, The Veronicas, Vince Staples, Frost Children, SPFDJ, Jayda G, salute, southstar, Odd Mob, Dean Turnley, and more.

Presented by Untitled Group and triple j, and supported by the Victorian Government, Beyond The Valley is one of Australia’s defining summer traditions, drawing tens of thousands each year for four days of world-class music and community, delivering transformative memories that can’t happen anywhere else.

LINEUP:

Fresh off the release of his latest album CTRL ESCAPE and a headline set at Tomorrowland 2026, John Summit joins the Beyond The Valley lineup as one of dance music’s biggest global stars. The DJ, producer and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two #1 US dance radio hits and landed eight Top 10 tracks on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. With three sold-out headline shows at LA’s Kia Forum, a headline debut at London’s O2 Arena, the return of his Experts Only Festival, and his debut Ibiza residency at [UNVRS], Summit sits among the most in-demand names in dance music. This New Year’s Eve, he’ll headline Beyond The Valley’s countdown into 2027, taking on one of Australia’s most iconic festival moments.

One of the best-selling groups of all time in the digital era, Black Eyed Peas make an Australian exclusive appearance at Beyond The Valley. Formed in Los Angeles in 1995, the group has spent decades fusing hip-hop, pop, electro and Latin sounds into some of the most iconic songs of the 21st century. Six-time GRAMMY winners with over 35 million albums and more than 120 million singles sold worldwide, their landmark albums Elephunk and The E.N.D. delivered era-defining anthems including “Where Is The Love?”, “Boom Boom Pow” and “I Gotta Feeling”. Their reach shows no sign of fading, with classic hit “Rock That Body” becoming the second biggest song on TikTok globally in 2025.

KI/KI has emerged as one of electronic music’s most exciting and influential voices. The Dutch DJ and producer has reshaped the global rave landscape on her own terms, selling out 20,000-capacity shows, gracing the cover of DJ Mag, and becoming a Spotify Global EQUAL Ambassador. In 2025, she made history as the first woman to win the Dance category at the Netherlands’ Edison Pop Awards. Her recent collaboration with electronic legends Underworld, “Arp12”, marked a landmark moment, following singles “Going Existential In The Rave” and “Here With Me”. Teased in Beyond The Valley’s campaign launch video with her track “What’s a Girl to Do in ’25”, KI/KI returns to Barunah Plains for an iconic three-hour set, bringing her blend of 90s touchstones and modern club energy.

Skepta returns to Beyond The Valley for the first time since the 2019/20 edition. The Tottenham-born grime MC, rapper, producer and fashion director helped define a generation of UK rap and remains among its most celebrated figures. In 2025 he delivered a standout Glastonbury set after stepping in at short notice, and has joined forces with Fred again.. on singles “Victory Lap”and “Back 2 Back”. Known for era-defining tracks including”Shutdown” and “That’s Not Me”,Skepta brings his pioneering sound back to Barunah Plains.

Other major additions include Australian favourites Ocean Alley, who make their Beyond The Valley debut off the back of their chart-topping album Love Balloon, having previously topped triple j’s Hottest 100 with”Confidence”. They are joined by pop icons The Veronicas, returning to Beyond The Valley for the first time since their iconic 2019 performance with anthems including “Untouched”, “4ever”and “Hook Me Up”, and British jungle trailblazer Nia Archives, who brings her live show to Australia for the first time following the release of her critically acclaimed new album Emotional Junglist.

Uncompromising American musician Vince Staples brings his sharp lyricism, while St. Louis sibling duo Frost Children arrive blending emo, electro and pure pop. Also joining the lineup are LA duo After, whose nostalgic blend of Y2K pop and trip-hop is making waves globally.

On the electronic front, the lineup welcomes house institution Armand Van Helden, three decades into his career and behind classics like”You Don’t Know Me” and “My My My”. UK brothers Overmono arrive fresh from a landmark 2025 that included Glastonbury and London’s Alexandra Palace, while American house hitmaker Disco Lines lands off the back of his viral remix of Tinashe’s”No Broke Boys”.

Scottish-born DJ and producer Hannah Laing brings her euphoric blend of trance, techno and hard dance, alongside Scottish house favourite Ewan McVicar. Rising techno favourite Funk Tribu and Swedish-born techno force SPFDJ push the energy even further, while homegrown talent Dean Turnley also joins the lineup fresh from the success of viral single “Actin’ Tough”.

The programme runs deeper still, welcoming fan favourite Job Jobse, Grammy-nominated Canadian house artist Jayda G, renowned DJ and producer Boys Noize, techno titan Anetha, bass star Hamdi, Manchester-based Austrian selector salute, rising producer southstar, and Australian hitmaker Odd Mob. Also joining the lineup are Layton Giordani, Jordan Brando b2b Luuk Van Dijk, MPH, Club Angel, nimino, Rossi., Oppidan, Kyle Starkey, Tommy Holohan, BIIANCO, Benwal, oskar med k, Faster Horses, Helena Lauwaert, X & Ivy and Yikes, alongside homegrown live bands The Jungle Giants, Playlunch, Rum Jungle and 2charm, plus many more.

Beyond an absolutely stacked artist lineup, The Lounge Room returns with another packed programme of live podcasts, conversations and interactive experiences. Ross + Will Weightman host day one alongside their interactive session Weightman’s Law, where festival-goers become the jury in a series of hilarious real-life disputes. Masters of Ceremonies brings its unique take on sport and culture, while Kath Ebbs hosts a live conversation before bringing their line dancing event Cowboy C*untry to the festival. Cupid’s Court Live Dating Show roams the campgrounds, putting modern romance centre stage as it matches lucky singles. Presenter and creator Wintana Kidane brings her podcast Bittersweet, celebrating culturally diverse artists, while Fast Fashun invites punters to create festival fits from textile surplus. Also joining the programme are The Grill Podcast, Listen Up with Ash McGregor, TDA In Conversation, Ball Magnets Podcast, Breaking Through Poddy, In Pour Taste: Comedy Wine Tasting and more.

QUOTES:

Quote attributable toNicholas Greco, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Untitled Group:

‘Festivals matter more than ever. They give people a place to belong, and a place to fall in love with music – and it’s a privilege to play a part in that through BTV. We’re so excited to be delivering such an incredible lineup to our BTV community, and to bring in the new year with you all again”.

Quote attributable to Minister for Tourism NatalieSuleyman:

“The Victorian Government is proud to back Beyond the Valley through the Regional Events Fund. Events like this provide another fantastic reason for visitors to experience the Bellarine and Greater Geelong region. So not only will it be an incredible festival, but it will help fill our hotels, cafes and small businesses with visitors.”

EXPERIENCES:

Beyond The Valley’s three main stages return in full force. The Valley Stage makes its biggest appearance in festival history, the Dance Dome returns as a cultural staple and rite of passage, and the beloved Dr Dan’s brings together headliners, homegrown talent and sets you won’t see coming.

The Woods arrives, a brand-new hidden paradise for campers to discover. Bunnings returns bigger than ever, while Salomon takes its popular Run Club further with the introduction of Base Camp. Festival favourites return in force, including The Lounge Room and The Daily Aus’ podcast programming, POOF DOOF’s Cirque Du Slay, The Palms Pool House and The Sanctuary. The Valley Club returns as BTV’s members-only private playground, while Jack Daniel’s House Party, Red Bull Unforeseen and Smirnoff Schmall Klub all return with new twists.

Accommodation options include General and Premium camping, Lux Camp packages, pre-pitched tents and off-site hotels with bus transport. Festival tickets are available in 4-day, 3-day, 2-day, NYE-only and Single Day formats, alongside Ticket + Car Pass bundle options, with flexible payment available via Afterpay, Zip Pay and Laybuy.

Beyond The Valley is supported by an Australian Government initiative, Revive Live, and the Victorian Government’s Regional Event Fund.

Register for presale HERE

The Daily Aus presale begins Tuesday 4th August 10AM AEST

Official presale goes on sale Thursday 6th August 6PM AEST

General on sale begins Friday 7th August 12pm AEST


BEYOND THE VALLEY

28 DECEMBER 2026 – 1 JANUARY 2027

BARUNAH PLAINS, WADAWURRUNG AND EASTERN MAAR COUNTRY, VIC