United Kingdom

ambient techno

electronica

float house

future garage

intelligent dance music

microhouse

shiver pop

Daniel Avery

United States

deep disco house

house

minimal tech house

minimal techno

The Martinez Brothers

Netherlands

dutch tech house

ANOTR

uk house

TSHA

acid house

canadian electronic

detroit techno

techno

Richie Hawtin

Sweden

dark techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

Adam Beyer

Belgium

acid techno

belgian techno

electra

Amelie Lens

KILIMANJARO

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

Kölsch

Benin

afro house

AMÉMÉ

deep tech house

progressive house

uk dance

CamelPhat

Italy

italian tech house

melodic house

Fideles

Hot Since 82

Jaden Thompson

Joris Voorn

Germany

german techno

leipzig electronic

Paul Kalkbrenner

FJAAK

Australia

australian experimental

HAAi

afrofuturism

Jeff Mills

Juliet Fox

jazz house

Barry Can't Swim

The Blessed Madonna

garage house

Honey Dijon

Eliza Rose

ukg revival

salute

Craig Richards

Christian AB

Junction 2, hosted in Brentford's Boston Manor Park, London, unfolds over three days, offering an immersive dive into electronic music's best.

Emphasizing house and techno, the festival curates a lineup that blends pioneering DJs and live acts, ensuring an eclectic mix that caters to true aficionados of the genre. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, Junction 2 stands out not just for its musical journey but also for its green initiatives. 

Attendees can expect a diverse experience, becoming a must-visit for enthusiasts of electronic music and sustainability advocates alike.

Junction 2

Boston Manor Park

Junction 2 2024

Airrica

Ukraine

ukrainian electronic

ARTBAT

soulful house

Coco & Breezy

munich electronic

Innellea

Joplyn

Layla Benitez

Miss Monique

uk tech house

Terry Francis

Finland

finnish edm

Yotto

Avalon Emerson

Palestine

arab electronic

palestinian alternative

Sama’ Abdulhadi

minimal dub

DVS1

Gabrielle Kwarteng

Jon Hopkins

experimental club

Ahadadream

Ireland

irish rebel song

Saoirse

New Zealand

nz electronic

Chaos In The CBD

german house

Dixon

lo-fi house

DJ Seinfeld

Gene On Earth

electro

outsider house

DJ Stingray 313

Helena Hauff

Uruguay

Nicolas Lutz

Switzerland

swiss techno

Sonja Moonear

swiss house

Jimi Jules

Albania

Dhërmi, Albania

ION Festival 2023

Âme

Bradley Zero

ambient house

Map.ache

Mink

french techno

Jennifer Cardini

Rampa

Romy

Tania Vulcano

Spain

DC-10 Ibiza

Circoloco Week 19

Circoloco

deep groove house

uk pop

Alex Mills

Arielle Free

Chloé Robinson

scottish techno

Ewan McVicar

DJ EZ

pop dance

Gorgon City

Kitty Amor

Sam Divine

SYREETA

Fat Tony

Sarah Story

big beat

Fatboy Slim

nu skool breaks

trip hop

Groove Armada

Chris Stussy

aussietronica

australian house

Mall Grab

Enzo Siragusa

german tech house

Kolter

Türkiye

Carlita

Desiree

Logic1000

Dan Shake

Lauren Lo Sung

classic dubstep

uk bass

Skream

Glastonbury Festival, officially known as the 

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts

, is a world-famous event celebrated for its diverse and extensive lineup of music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Located at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, the festival has grown from a small gathering in 1970 to a major cultural phenomenon attracting around 200,000 attendees annually.

The inaugural Glastonbury Festival was organized by Michael Eavis, a local farmer, who was inspired after seeing an open-air Led Zeppelin concert at the nearby Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. The first event, then called the Pilton Festival, was held the following year and featured Marc Bolan as its headliner. Attendees were charged £1 for admission, which included free milk from the farm. This set the stage for what would evolve into a legendary annual event, deeply intertwined with the counterculture movements of the 1970s and beyond.

Throughout the years, Glastonbury has remained steadfast in its commitment to music and arts, continuously expanding its offerings. From the iconic Pyramid Stage to smaller, more intimate venues like the Acoustic Stage, the festival showcases a vast array of talent. Its lineups have included some of the biggest names in music history, such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Radiohead, reflecting a wide range of genres and eras. This diversity is a hallmark of Glastonbury, making it a magnet for music lovers of all tastes.

Beyond music, Glastonbury is also a platform for political, environmental, and social expression. It frequently features speakers and activists from various movements, reflecting Michael Eavis’s own progressive values. The festival's Green Fields area emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly living, resonating with attendees deeply concerned about environmental issues. This aspect highlights Glastonbury’s role not just as a festival but as a space for important societal conversations and learning.

Glastonbury is equally well-known for its arts. The Theatre & Circus area provides a burst of colorful performances, with everything from cabaret acts to breathtaking aerial displays. Meanwhile, the Kidzfield caters to families, ensuring that the festival is an inclusive, multi-generational event. At night, areas like Shangri-La, Block9, and The Unfairground come alive with cutting-edge electronic music and extravagant art installations, creating an immersive nightlife experience unique to Glastonbury.

Financially, Glastonbury supports numerous causes. Profits from the festival are donated to charities, including Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid, as well as hundreds of local organizations. This philanthropic angle is crucial to the ethos of Glastonbury, reinforcing its role as a force for positive change within and beyond the festival grounds.

After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glastonbury returned with renewed vigor, reminding the world of its resilience and enduring appeal. Every year, Glastonbury continues to adapt and evolve, embracing new technologies and trends while staying true to its roots. It remains a beacon of cultural significance, a place where people from all walks of life can gather to celebrate the power of music and arts against the backdrop of Worthy Farm’s pastoral beauty.

Daniel Avery

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