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Boomtown
What is it?
Boomtown is a music festival and the largest interactive theatre in the world. The rule of the land is to start anywhere and follow EVERYWHERE.
Boomtown is set in a parallel world divided into themed districts, each with a unique design, stages, characters and experiences. Together our districts create a city where attendees (our Boomtown citizens) can explore different worlds and ways of living.
You can expect a lineup that dances across musical genres, including reggae, punk, electronic, folk, and more. Catering to all tastes; playing host to thousands of performers and over 500 musical acts from 24 countries.
We emphasise storytelling and participation by encouraging citizens to become part of the narrative, engaging characters and set pieces that bring the festival's fictional world to life.
Start by chatting to a character, follow their lead to take on a side quest and see where the journey takes you. Bring things to trade, find out their mission and work with them, or against them. The choice is yours.
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Malugi
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Malugi
MALUGI, "The Happiest Man in Dance Music," blends infectious energy with a powerhouse presence that dominates any club. Known for his UK-infused house sound, his tracks mix punchy dancefloor beats with mass appeal. With global tours, support from Tiësto and Gerd Janson, and viral Boiler Room sets in 2024, MALUGI's reach continues to grow. His mission: bring fun to club music, with upcoming projects including a USA tour, collaborations with Interplanetary Criminal, remixes for The Blessed Madonna, and mixes for BBC Radio 1 and DJ Mag. No matter the scale, it's all smiles, no breaks.
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Mandidextrous
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Mandidextrous
Mandidextrous is a key figure in the UK/European underground bass music scene, known for blending D&B, techno, and rave sounds in high-energy productions. A Trans Non-Binary artist, they serve as a powerful symbol for queer and trans communities in dance music. Supported by platforms like Radio One, UKF, and BBC Introducing, Mandidextrous has collaborated with Ram Records and continues to release music on respected labels. They’ve enriched festivals such as Boomtown Fair, Let It Roll, and Glastonbury, even hosting their own Spectrum 360 stage. Mandidextrous's dedication to creativity, success, and advocacy solidifies their role as an influential industry force.
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Mani Festo
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Mani Festo
Mani Festo is an electronic music alchemist known for creating immersive, perception-altering sounds. His music blends influences from Breakbeat, Acid, Electro, and Techno, crafting a unique hybrid that’s both deep and powerful. With pulsating synthesizer loops, syncopated rhythms, and intricate sound design, Mani Festo tells captivating stories through his productions, live shows, and DJ sets. Having grown up immersed in sound systems and the club and festival scene, his deep love and understanding of electronic music culture shines through in every aspect of his work. He balances honoring the past with exploring innovative new directions in his music.
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Maribou State
Grand Central
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Maribou State
Maribou State, the UK duo of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory, have redefined downtempo electronica with their soulful, genre-fluid sound. Rising from DJ roots, their albums blend UK club music, vintage soul, and global influences. Their 2015 debut, Portraits, was crafted in a garden shed, while 2018's Kingdoms in Colour incorporated field recordings from worldwide travels, earning critical acclaim. Their live shows, headlining iconic venues like Glastonbury and the Sydney Opera House, are must-see events. With their new album Hallucinating Love, a heartfelt ode to resilience and unity, they continue to expand their lush, emotive sonic universe.
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Mefjus
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Mefjus
A pioneering force in drum & bass, Linz-based Martin Schober has redefined the genre with his boundary-pushing sound. A leader of the new-gen movement, Mefjus is known as one of the most forward-thinking figures in drum & bass.
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Mixtress
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Mixtress
Mixtress is a London-based DJ and producer known for blending UK hardcore, jungle, bassweight, UK techno, and dubstep. Rooted in classic rave sounds, she seamlessly spans multiple genres, captivating both purists and modern listeners. A prominent figure in the UK underground, she continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, merging past and present with every set.
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Moxie
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Moxie
Moxie’s legendary residency on NTS Radio has been a defining part of her career, showcasing her impeccable taste in deep house, Detroit techno, and soul-filled, percussive grooves. For over a decade, her Wednesday show has featured iconic guests like Jeff Mills, Steve Spacek, and Four Tet, as well as a diverse range of global talent. As a DJ, Moxie’s reputation has spread worldwide, performing at venues like Panorama Bar and festivals like Sonar BCN. She founded On Loop in 2016, releasing music from artists like Shanti Celeste and Desert Sound Colony. Moxie’s voiceover work for Resident Advisor’s Narrated Shorts further solidifies her influence across dance music.
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Ms Dynamite
Grand Central
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Mungos Hi Fi
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Mungos Hi Fi
Mungo's Hi Fi love soundsystem culture to the core – from its Jamaican roots to raves, clubs and festivals.When performing as DJs, playing their heavyweight soundsystem, producing music, collaborating with vocalists and releasing artists on our label, they create a uniquely uplifting experience.They are Dougie No Pain, Craigy Wonder, Breezak Bass and Tommy Danger – the collective known as Mungo’s Hi Fi.
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Napes
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Napes
Napes is becoming notorious for destroying dances across the UK and abroad with his unique blend of grime, jungle and minimal drum and bass. This is the sound of distorted 808’s, splintered breaks and fearsome ghetto energy, a vibe influenced by classic 90’s era jungle but supercharged with the raw brutality of modern production techniques. He is also known to delve into footwork, garage and 140 when the feeling takes him. Watch this space – Napes is here to tear down the architecture and bring a brand new sound to the masses.
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Nia Archives
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Nia Archives
The voice of a generation captivating ravers, new gen junglists, indie and pop kids alike, Nia Archives is an unstoppable force and without a doubt one of the most exciting artists in the world right now.
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Nova Twins
Grand Central
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Nova Twins
Nova Twins are a genre-defying alt-rock duo redefining the music scene. Their debut album Who Are The Girls? marked them as rising stars, while the Mercury Prize-shortlisted Supernova showcased their raw, innovative energy. Known for explosive live shows, they've conquered festivals like Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds and earned praise from icons like Elton John and Tom Morello. Advocates for diversity, they championed the MOBO Awards’ alternative category. Touring with Foo Fighters and crafting a groundbreaking new album, Nova Twins continue to inspire and push boundaries. Stay tuned!
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Outer Dark Live
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Outer Dark Live
Outer Dark Live, the innovative project from producers Niall Lavelle and Toby Davies, is a groundbreaking force in the live electronic music scene. Performing directly from their machines into a mixing desk, they craft intricate live effects and arrangements on the fly, offering a unique and immersive experience. Their music, marked by thunderous low-end frequencies and a mix of jittery yet hard-grooving synths and samples, resonates deeply with listeners, creating a powerful connection that sweeps ravers into a state of euphoria. Outer Dark is a sonic journey that captivates and elevates, making each performance a thrilling adventure.
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Overmono
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Overmono
Overmono (brothers Tom and Ed Russell), are fiercely innovative underground producers with a debut record that has positioned them in the history of British electronic music alongside acts such as The Chemical Brothers and Burial. Overmono continue to dominate the live circuit, performing rapturously received shows to sold out crowds at the best venues and festivals across the globe.
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Pa Salieu
Grand Central
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Pa Salieu
Pa Salieu has quickly made a name for himself with genre-defying music and standout singles, earning praise from cultural tastemakers like Dazed, i-D, and Complex. His breakout track "Frontline," which became a BBC 1Xtra anthem in 2020, helped solidify his place in British rap, and he's since collaborated with artists like SL and Yussef Dayes while gaining recognition from brands such as Burberry and Givenchy. At just 23 years old, Pa blends his West Midlands upbringing with his Gambian roots, establishing himself as one of the most exciting and unique voices in contemporary British music.
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Pete Cannon
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Pete Cannon
N4 Records label boss and lover of vintage hardware, Pete Cannon has played a pivotal role in the jungle scene’s rennaisance.
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QZB
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QZB
This dynamic duo from Switzerland is super focused with a dynamic that is infectious. Since 2012, they have been putting their heads together and constantly working on the perfection of their recipes,with releases on the hottest label for visions of the future, Critical Music.
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RUDIM3NTAL
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RUDIM3NTAL
Bursting out of London's underground music scene with its thrilling world of pirate radio, crude DJ set ups, improvised studios, and bleeding edge beats come Rudimental, a pioneering melting-pot collective who have taken the British music scene by storm, championed for their uncompromising approach to music-making whilst avoiding rigid classification.
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Reeshy
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Reeshy
Originally from Middlesbrough and now thriving in Leeds, this rising star has become a force to be reckoned with in the UK dance scene. Known for her raw, energetic DJ sets, she's set dancefloors ablaze at iconic venues like Mint and Distrikt, while also securing coveted spots in cities like Manchester, Brighton, and London for FUSE and The Loft. Her distinctive blend of rare vinyl gems and fresh, unreleased tracks has captivated fans across the country. Now, with an upcoming EP collaboration with Bobby O'Donnell on Pilot Records and a release on Truly Madly's Mind Helmet imprint, she's poised to continue making waves as both a DJ and producer.
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SMG
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SMG
SMG is a DJ with releases on the likes of Skank & Bass, Onyx Recordings and Trust Audio, whilst there’s also forthcoming releases coming on labels such as Critical, Overview and Neksus to look forward to in the near future. SMG has quickly grown to become a exciting driving force in the jump-up infused minimal sound which is responsible for creating some serious waves throughout the scene in recent times. Backed with track support from the likes of Camo & Krooked, Simula, Sub Focus, Kasra, Gentlemens Club, S.P.Y, Tisoki, Visages, Sustance, deadmau5 and many more, SMG is one to keep a close eye on.
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Samurai Breaks
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Samurai Breaks
Samurai Breaks has been at the forefront of the UK 160bpm+ explosion over the last few years, winning DJ Mags Best Breakthrough Producer 2021. This was a real win for someone outside of the genres normal boundaries and pushed him further to challenge the uptempo music scene – proving fast and dirty beats doesn’t have to be just angry DnB. He’s been non-stop gigging every weekend since then but has found time to start his new label SSBB (Super Sonic Booty Bangers), running events up and down the country with headliners like The Glitch Mob, Sully, Mandidextrous, Fixate, Mantra, Pete Cannon, Itoa, Naina and more… Along with a 2nd Hooversound vinyl release on the cards, a string of collabs with The Glitch Mob, a full collab vinyl with Napes, a debut n4 vinyl and a follow up EP on his own label and much much more on its way!
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Saorise
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Saorise
Saoirse has crafted a career that traverses sonic worlds and subcultures. The DJ, producer, trUst label boss and Body Movements festival founder now flexes her creative muscles further. Saoirse’s DJ sets are reverently researched yet unbridled by rules. A cavernous record bag oscillates from dark room chuggers to bubbling bass, garage, jungle, euphoric house. She is a resident of Barcelona’s queer party Maricas, and maintains her party trUst, which has hosted Spekki Webbu, Nicolas Lutz and Eris Drew. She curated a fabric night with Shanti Celeste, and queer electronic festival Body Movements, now in its third year, consistently sells out. Her fabric presents compilation is a pivotal achievement: “I want it to feel timeless, so I leaned into the textures I know from within those club walls. This is where music truly influenced my life, where I learned to be a good raver and where the longevity of the dancefloor hit home.”
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Sasha GiGi
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Sasha GiGi
Sasha GiGi, a proud Londoner with Scottish roots, was destined for music, influenced by her family's long musical history. She began honing her songwriting skills at the University of Bristol, where she also developed a passion for dance music and DJing. After university, GiGi pursued her dream of becoming a global DJ and producer, playing at renowned venues like Hi Ibiza and debuting internationally in San Francisco. She’s since focused on developing her unique sound, culminating in her debut EP Sugardaddy, released by Edible Records, a label known for nurturing emerging UK talent.
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Sean Paul
Grand Central
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Sean Paul
With over 120 countries toured and countless hits, Sean Paul is Jamaica’s global superstar. Bursting onto the scene in the late ‘90s, his debut album Stage One cemented him as a dancehall pioneer. Hits like “Gimme the Light” and Grammy-winning Dutty Rock made him a crossover sensation, collaborating with icons like Beyoncé and Sia. His #1 hit “Temperature” propelled him to worldwide fame. From chart-topping EDM and Latin tracks to TV stardom on The Voice, Sean remains unstoppable. Honored with Jamaica’s Order of Distinction, he’s a living icon representing Brand Jamaica on the world stage.
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Sean Rudz
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Sequent
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Sequent
Sequent is a DJ and producer from Vienna, Austria, known for her deep, liquid, and dark tech styles. She began collecting vinyl at 14 and started DJing at 16, leading to her first gig in Vienna. Over time, she performed at events like ‘Mainframe’ and ‘Drumfabrik’ across Austria and internationally in the UK, Germany, and Spain. In 2022, she was named one of UKF's 'One's to Watch.' Sequent’s releases on Blu Saphir, Mainframe, and others earned support from industry icons. She also co-founded the ‘Sunday Sessions’ mix series and the AMI|KAL female bass music collective.
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Serum 90's Rave
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Serum
Serum has gained widespread recognition for his unique blend of vintage jungle and futuristic jump-up, with tracks featured by top labels like Dread, Creative Source, and V. His career began when veteran producer Ray Keith signed him to Dread, where he released singles, EPs, and remixes of iconic tracks. After his time with Dread, his hits like "Snake Fist" and "Papa Lover Remix" charted on Radio 1. Regularly played by major DJs, Serum’s reputation as a producer has led to extensive DJ bookings across Europe and top UK venues. He’s also a prominent presence on radio and online platforms.

Experiences
Ceremonies
Boomtown's Opening & Closing ceremonies are true wonders of the festival world! It is the first and last chance to dance as we bookmark the latest chapter of our ever-evolving story. Taking time to reflect on the wisdom learnt and memories created during our five-day adventure.
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The aim of the game, if you choose to play, is to discover the stories unfolding all over the city and uncover the collective wisdom teaching us all how to transform our world.
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Boomtown
The story
In 2024 over 40,000 of you voted in Boomtown's election, choosing Area 404 and their district spokesperson; The Collector, to lead Boomtown.
The result saw mixed reactions on the ground; The Collector, despite representing equality and freedom in the leadership race, spoke only of the key to the city he now holds. Many residents are also unnerved by recent controversies around The Collector’s potentially dangerous portal-opening rituals.
Over the weekend, a growing group of residents questioned the leadership contest; a protest rally organised by The Network swelled with unprecedented numbers. Elen, who had not been seen for the duration of the weekend, appeared at the rally to align with The Network and its vision...


...At the closing ceremony of the city, IONA - the conscious mycelium being whose roots have spread below the city - spoke to all citizens, taking over the airwaves to say "The future is far more than the options they are showing you".
What’s next for the city? Will The Collector be a force for good? What effect will IONA’s growing strength have on the town? Should Boomtown Citizens take heed of IONA and The Network’s words?