Secret Garden Party has announced its final 2023 festival programme, which features some of the biggest names in live and electronic music.
The latest artists to be revealed add to the already-impressive line-up, which includes headliners Underworld, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Roisin Murphy, 2manyDJs (live), Leftfield and The Libertines.
This year looks set to be another serious party with The Drop stage's programme including legendary DJ/producer Mathew Jonson, who will be performing a live set, as well as renowned party-starter Blond:ish, known to traverse sounds as far and wide as techno, afro house, and 80s disco.
There will also be sets from crowd favourites Ewan McVicar and Maxi Soundsystem as well as newer names Demi Riquisimo and Tibasko.
Dancers paradise, Lost Woods, will once again host a hefty line-up of artists including Bristol’s Batu, and Hodge; playing an exclusive B2B set with Peveralist, alongside rising stars Ploy and Yushh. Known for his hi-NRG sets, Nikki Nair looks set to match the tempo with his unique blend of breaks and UKG influenced sounds.
Floating atop a lake and offering spectacular views of the site is the incredible Pagoda stage, where rising talents Jasper Tygner, Rinse FM host Emerald, Meg Ward, and Raw Silk DJ’s will spin an eclectic blend of house, breaks, disco and more.
The Menendez Brothers, Waze, and Northern Irish export Krystal Klear, whose selection of dance tunes has earned him a rep as an all-killer-no-filler DJ, are a taste of what’s on offer across the weekend.
Inclusive/queer party crew HE.SHE.THEY. return to SGP to host their own stage, too. The event series, fashion, and record label know how to throw a party and SGP will be the latest date on their fifth anniversary world tour, which has already seen stops in New York, LA, and Barcelona.
Bringing the party to the newly-named Circus Maximus space will be a host of the best local and international talent, with the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Jamz Supernova, Chloe Robinson b2b DJ ADHD, Heidi, Anna Wall and Tygapaw sure to raise the temperature.
Fresh from their recent collaborative work, SHERELLE and I. Jordan’s big-room heaters look set to tear up the dancefloor, while another genre-bending artist on board is Absolute, the electric icon who’s built a reputation as a dynamic and fun selector.
Faithless icon Sister Bliss will be joining the party for an epic Faithless DJ set, while rave legends Fabio & Grooverider will be bringing their immense back catalogues to the stage.
Infamous London collective Feelings Worldwide are an exciting addition to this year’s Lake stage alongside Balamii Radio, who will be bringing the freshest talent from the underground, acclaimed drag king crew Haus Of Don, and Dance System, who will be bringing an all-star line-up from his System Records imprint.
Rounding out proceedings are the carnival sounds of Hotsteppas, UK crew FIXX, and WA Radio.
The line-up for this year’s Avant Garden stage features the best live acts and DJ’s including extra-terrestrial joymongers Henge, who are sure to bring their unique blend of rave and prog rock, alongside GRAMMY-winning producer Youth and his cosmic spaceship.
Then there's also the Brass Off, Reggae Roast Takeover, Balkan Business, Swing & Bass takeover, and the Dynamite Disco.
Magical party bus and SGP favourite, Ukukhapha, will be back in the garden with their usual mix of mayhem and solid party grooves, featuring Eddie Temple-Morris, rising DJ/producer Jay Carder, Axel Boy, and the balearic sounds of Henri Bergmann.
Fresh from the success of his LP ‘Te Super Album’, Patrice will be taking to the Skulloon stage alongside DJ/producer and NTS host Shy One, Nikki Chong, Storm Mollison, and Matrefakt for a weekend traversing the eclectic sounds of UKG, breaks, disco, house and techno.
This year’s Noirganica stage will also deliver the freshest cuts in Amapiano, afrobeat, reggae, jungle, house, and hip hop, with a selection of the scene’s best new talent, including a takeover from Lavilles’ Cosmic House Party, a very special ladies night, and Skank Out Sunday.
Book tickets via www.secretgardenparty.com/book-tickets
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