Sweden

electro house

house

pop dance

progressive electro house

progressive house

Eric Prydz

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

United Kingdom

melodic house

Cristoph

Patrick Topping

Canada

Heidi

bass house

tech house

Will Clarke

Spain

Hï Ibiza

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deep disco house

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There is no artist in the world of house and techno that communicates quality like Eric Prydz, and Cristoph is the latest apprentice Prydz has taken under his wing.

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Cristoph has deep family ties to the art of DJing. Both his father and his brother worked in the industry, which allowed him the opportunity to immerse himself in the club environment, learning to spin vinyl from a young age.

John Digweed and Sasha were early inspirations for Cristoph, and their inimitable dynamic as DJs along with their profound talent as producers quickly rubbed off on the burgeoning artist leading to releases on Selador and Truesoul.

In 2016, Cristoph had the honor of becoming the artist who launched the ‘8-track’ album series on Knee Deep in Sound, Hot Since 82’s imprint. The concept included epic vocal tracks like “Alone” and “Closer” that established his titanic sound worldwide.

In 2017, Cristoph’s completed two of his longest standing goals by signing music to John Digweed and Sasha’s respective imprints: Bedrock and Last Night on Earth. It was following these accomplishments that he made another huge stride in his career and connected with Prydz.

Cristoph began to join Prydz at various impressive gigs including the EPIC 5.0 show and several stops at Prydz’s Hï Ibiza residency.

The endorsement was solidified when Cristoph became the first artist to sign to Prydz’s brand new imprint, Pryda Presents, and since then has touched down on the label eight more times.

With such strong support from Eric Prydz, he is a shoe-in to become one of the world’s most celebrated and in-demand artists throughout all of house and techno.

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Eli Brown

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ALISHA

Belgium

acid techno

belgian techno

electra

Amelie Lens

Ammara

drum and bass

jungle

uk dnb

Andy C

Argy

Arielle Free

uk house

Ben Hemsley

Germany

german house

german techno

high-tech minimal

Boris Brejcha

deep tech house

CamelPhat

dancefloor dnb

Chase & Status

Chloé Robinson

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chris Stussy

uk tech house

Danny Howard

France

big room

dance pop

David Guetta

belgian dance

belgian edm

dutch house

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Duke Dumont

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire transforms into the epicentre of the UK's electronic dance music scene. Creamfields, an event now synonymous with world-class DJs, groundbreaking production, and an unparalleled high-energy atmosphere, draws vast crowds from across the globe. Widely regarded as the nation's premier electronic music festival, its journey spans over a quarter-century, reflecting the evolution of dance music culture itself.

The festival's origins are inextricably linked to Cream, the legendary Liverpool nightclub founded in 1992 by James Barton, Andy Carroll, and Darren Hughes. Cream rapidly became a cultural phenomenon, instrumental in establishing Liverpool's clubbing credentials and fostering the rise of the superstar DJ. Leveraging this powerful brand identity, Creamfields was launched in 1998, not in Liverpool, but as a one-day event in Winchester, Hampshire, attracting 25,000 attendees with acts like 

. Its immediate success necessitated expansion, leading to a move in 1999 to its "spiritual home" at the Old Liverpool Airfield, doubling capacity and solidifying its connection to its roots.

A pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when, having outgrown the Liverpool site, Creamfields relocated to its current, expansive home in Daresbury. This move was transformative, providing the physical space required for exponential growth. It facilitated the crucial introduction of camping around 2008-2010, shifting the event from a day or two-day gathering into the immersive, multi-day experience it is today. The festival's duration steadily increased - becoming a two-day event for its 10th anniversary in 2008, expanding to three days from 2011, and eventually settling into its current four-day format, typically running Thursday to Sunday over the bank holiday. Daily attendance figures swelled correspondingly, now reaching capacities of 70,000 to 80,000.

Musically, Creamfields remains dedicated to the electronic spectrum. While born from house music, its numerous stages now host everything from mainstream EDM, techno, and trance to drum and bass, hardstyle, and more. This sonic diversity is matched by a relentless commitment to cutting-edge production. Creamfields is renowned for investing heavily in spectacular light shows, pyrotechnics, and powerful sound systems. Over the years, it has debuted iconic, often record-breaking stage structures like the colossal Steel Yard, the visually stunning Arc Stage, the immersive Runway/Halo concepts, and most recently, APEX - billed as the world's largest indoor festival superstructure with a 30,000 capacity.

The festival consistently attracts the titans of electronic music. Line-ups feature a blend of global superstars (such as 

), and leading figures from various sub-genres (including 

), alongside platforms for emerging artists.

Creamfields' evolution also included significant international expansion, with events staged across the globe. Domestically, a notable strategic development occurred in 2022 with the launch of 

 in Chelmsford, running alongside the original Daresbury event (rebranded Creamfields North) for its 25th anniversary. While this dual-festival format ran for a couple of years, recent indications point towards a consolidation back into a single, unified large-scale event at the Daresbury site.

From its nightclub origins to its current status as a globally recognised, four-day festival institution, Creamfields' journey is one of continuous adaptation and growth. Its enduring success stems from its ability to consistently deliver world-class line-ups, push technological boundaries in production, cultivate an electric atmosphere, and evolve in response to the dynamic landscape of electronic music, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of UK festival culture.

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brazilian techno

ANNA

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ambient techno

float house

outsider house

Call Super

New Zealand

jazz house

nz electronic

Chaos In The CBD

Craig Richards

Eliza Rose

Helena Star

Horse Meat Disco

Croatia

The Garden

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United States

Quantum Brooklyn

Cristoph [Extended Set]

Dombresky

LP Giobbi

HoneyLuv

Dillon Nathaniel

Kyle Walker

The National Hotel

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Ireland

Sally C

Josh Micky

Australia

lo-fi house

DJ BORING

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Kevin de Vries

LALA

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Âme

Italy

Anfisa Letyago

South Africa

Black Coffee

The Blessed Madonna

Boys Noize

Türkiye

Carlita

Carl Craig

Chloé Caillet

Colette

Dennis Cruz

Derrick Carter

Dixon

DJ Heather

DJ Lady D

DJ Minx

Fatboy Slim

FISHER

Fleur Shore

Franky Wah

Gene Farris

Hiroko Yamamura

Hot Since 82

Ilario Alicante

James Hype

John Summit

KETTAMA

Lee Foss

Loco Dice

Mall Grab

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Brazil

Mochakk

Moodymann

Nic Fanciulli

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Peggy Gou

Sam Divine

Tale of Us

THEMBA

Tinlicker

Toni Varga

Vintage Culture

Wade

Walker & Royce

Austria

Cassy

Dalton Taylor

Dax J

David Castellani

Eskuche

Iglesias

Henry Brooks

Inphinity

Kevin Knapp

Mike Dunn

Phuture

Sara Landry

Schak

Shimza

Tara Brooks

Terry Hunter

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