ARTISTS

  • Eternal R&B group from nineties

    ETERNAL

    Legendary R&B Girl group Eternal returns for their first UK performance in over a decade! Performing all their greatest hits.

  • Image of 80's pop sensation Bananarama

    BANANARAMA

    Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary! To date, the duo have had 30 Top hits. They have released 12 albums and sold 30 million records.

  • Image of pop rock legends Wet Wet Wet

    WET WET WET

    Melodic pop-rock legends, guaranteeing a euphoric experience with their soulful ballads and anthemic sing-along moments.

  • Image of and once known as The Beautiful South, now reformed as The South

    THE SOUTH

    Celebrating the Beautiful South legacy and great songs of their own, the band continues performing the classic songs! All performed live, and their songs span an impressive 20-year career starting back in 1989!

  • Image of Eurodance sensation The Vengaboys

    VENGABOYS

    The Vengabus is coming! Eurodance sensations The Vengaboys will be bringing their pure pop party vibes to Back 2 Festival this summer. We like to party!

  • Image of the Queen of Clubland, Cascada

    CASCADA

    The Queen of Clubland Cascada comes to Back 2 Festival. Performing her biggest hits, including “Everytime Touch”, “What Hurts More” and “ Evacuate The Dancefloor”.

  • Image of Platinum record selling DJ Sash

    DJ SASH

    Encore Une Fois! Platinum recording-selling legend DJ Sash will be performing a very special closing ceremony on Sunday night.

  • Imag eof multi award winning British boy band Five

    FIVE

    Everybody get up! Multi-award-winning British Boy Band Five come to Nottingham to perform a truly nostalgic of all their biggest hits. Truly one of the 90s most famous boy bands.

  • Image of country infused performers known for hit Cotton Eye Joe

    REDNEX

    Country-infused dance beats, creating a wild, party atmosphere with their energetic stage presence and genre-defying performance.

  • Image of the mind blowing Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra

    SYMPHONIC IBIZA ORCHESTRA

    Get ready for a mind-blowing journey through the legendary sounds of Ibiza as you’ve never heard them before. This is the ultimate night of euphoric dancing, pulsating beats, and high-energy performances that will leave you craving for more.

  • Image of 90's pop rock trio Let Loose

    LET LOOSE

    90s pop-rock trio, igniting memories with anthemic tunes, delivering a dose of feel-good nostalgia and infectious sing-along moments.

  • Image of Spandau Ballet bassist turned DJ, Martin Kemp

    MARTIN KEMP

    Spandau Ballet bassist, actor & 80's ambassador Martin Kemp will be performing a very special 'Back to the 80s DJ Set at Back 2 Festival

  • Image of the King of Bounce Andy Whitby

    ANDY WHITBY

    Hard dance maestro, delivering relentless beats and energy, taking the crowd on a high-octane musical adventure with electrifying drops.

  • Imag eof American Hip House due The Outhere Brothers

    OUTHERE BROTHERS

    Boom boom boom, now let me hear you say way-ooh! The American hip house and Eurodance duo will be flying into the festival for a one-off UK performance.

  • Imag eof the number one Michale Jackson Tribute it's Navi

    NAVI

    Navi is a Trinidadian-born No 1 Michael Jackson tribute artist and actor based in England. Navi starred as Jackson in Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland in 2017.

  • Image of the man behind all things Trance classics, in Dave Pearce

    DAVE PEARCE

    The creator and original presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems, Dave Pearce will be bringing his Renowned energetic uplifting and anthemic “big room” DJ Set to Back 2 Festival.

  • Image of UK Garage legends Artful Dodger

    ARTFUL DODGER

    Re-Rewind, Enter, selecta! UK Garage legends Artful Dodger

  • Image of Drum & Bass icon Danny Byrd

    DANNY BYRD

    Drum & bass icon and king of the dancefloor! Danny Byrd is one of the longest-running Drum & Bass DJs in the game!

  • Image of Mobo Award winning duo DJ Luck & MC Neat

    DJ LUCK & MC NEAT

    With a little bit of Luck, we will make it through the night! The Mobo award-winning duo will be bringing their signature sound of UK Garage to Back 2 Festival.

  • Image of TV, radio presenter and DJ it's Pat Sharp

    PAT SHARP

    English radio presenter, television presenter and DJ. He worked on the children's ITV programme Fun House, was one of the Sky Channel's VJs and presented the Coca-Cola Eurochart Top 50.

  • Image of the Godfather of Happy Hardcore DJ Hixxy

    HIXXY

    The original Godfather of Happy Hardcore DJ Hixxy will be sending people Bonkers! A true innovator of UK Hardcore.

  • Image of pioneering MC Whizzkid

    MC WHIZZKID

    Whatever the BPM, whatever the genre of music, Whizzkid is one of the worlds most gifted lyricists, producers & loved professionals, by his devoted fans & industry alike.

  • Image of UK Hardcore DJ Gammer

    GAMMER

    Consistently voted the Best DJ in UK Hardcore, DJ Gammer has become a worldwide phenomenon! Breaking into new styles in recent years, his sets have become renowned for pure energy and non-stop excitement.

  • Image of the Queen of Hard House Lisa Pin-Up

    LISA PIN-UP

    One of the most loved female DJs on the planet, the Queen of Hard House comes to Back 2 Festival. Known for her skilful mixing and fun party style; her energy is infectious.

  • Image of one of Trances musics legends Lange

    LANGE

    His career began in 1997, signing his first recording contract with Additive Records in the UK. Early popularity was achieved with a collection of releases attracting the attention of industry leaders such as Paul van Dyk & Sasha.

  • Image British Trance music duo The Space Brothers

    THE SPACE BROTHERS

    The Space Brothers are a British trance music duo. Known for producing under a variety of pseudonyms such as Chakra, Lustral, Ascension, Essence, Ultra High, Lamai and The Realm.

  • Image of one Hard Hous emusics longest veterans since 1988, Rob Tissera

    ROB TISSERA

    Rob Tissera has been on the scene since the early beginnings of house music in 1988. Since then he's not only travelled the world as an international house and hard house DJ but he is one of the founding fathers of the club phenomenon Kissdafunk.

  • Image of one of Trance musics established elite Craig Connelly

    CRAIG CONNELLY

    Over the last 10 years Craig Connelly has firmly established his place amongst the Trance Elite. Three #1 selling albums including his latest Believe In Magic which turned into a global TRILOGY tour selling out in LA.

  • Image of Martin Liberty Larner

    MARTIN LIBERTY & SHARKY P

    Delivering high-octane beats and raw energy, creating a hardcore rave atmosphere that resonates with the heart of the genre.

  • Image of afrobeat and dancehall specialists Bugzee & Kofi B

    BUGZEE & KOFI B

    Afrobeat and dancehall fusion, a tropical vibe, infusing the festival with infectious rhythms, lively beats, and a Caribbean flair that keeps the crowd moving.

  • Image of Skillz & Cardiac

    SKILLZ & CARDIAC

    Dynamic duo, merging genres for an explosive set, seamlessly blending styles to create a sonic journey that defies boundaries and keeps the crowd guessing.

  • Image of Garage and bass duo Jaimeson & Viper

    JAIMESON & VIPER

    Garage and bass, a dynamic duo for a lively night, blending garage vibes with bass-heavy beats that keep the dancefloor alive.

  • Image of Blackpools finest Jason Fubar

    JASON FUBAR

    Jason Fubar AKA Ibiza Knights and one half of FUBAR & JESTER - Owner of Fubar's Rum Bar - Blackpool Festival & Back To The Old Pool.

  • Image of Back 2 and video DJs Video Geeks

    VIDEO GEEKS

    Technically gifted and firm Back 2 favourites every year. They are not DJs who play music videos, THEY are Video DJs! A.V. it!

  • Image of Passion head honcho JFK

    JFK

    As well as being known for being the man behind Passion, JFK has secured constantly strong positions in DJ Mag’s Top 100 and in Mixmag, he was voted the country's favourite resident DJ.

  • Image of the man behind Back 2 Festival its James Dean

    JAMES DEAN

    Long-Standing Back 2 Festival Resident James Dean will be bringing his uplifting piano house sound. Performing all the songs you know and love in a fresh modern style.

  • Image of Nightingale legend Back 2 resident Robbie Lewis

    ROBBIE LEWIS

    Resident DJ at Nightingale Club & promoter of Leicester Pride, Robbie is no stranger to Back 2. Our resident never fails to deliver those house vocal bangers!

  • Image of Hardwired and Drum & Bass legend Rich ~Halpin

    RICH HALPIN

    Back 2 Resident DJ bringing the very best sounds from the last 30 years of Drum & Bass!

  • Image of our Back 2 resident DJ Mach

    MACH

    Back 2 resident with a career spanning over 2 decades fusing the harder edge sounds of old-skool with house anthems and trance classics.

  • Image of Stig and Stan

    STIG & STAN

    Back 2 residents return this year for classic house beats and those vocal belters we all know and love to singalong to.

  • GARAGE NATION

    A collective of garage legends, uniting for a massive set, bringing together the best of garage music, creating an electrifying atmosphere that celebrates the genre's legacy.

  • PASSION CLASSICS

    One of the UK’s longest running brands providing the very best trance and house for over 25 years. From The Emporium in Coalville, this iconic brand is now hosting sellout shows at o2 arenas.

  • KLUBNATION

    Think Clubland on steroids. Bringing the very best in euro/pop trance and dance sounds both past and present. Whether it’s banging beats or vocal heaven this is the place to get it.

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CONFIRMED ARTISTS ADDED BELOW!

MAIN STAGE ACTS 2025

The main stage at Back 2 Festival 2025 boasts an impressive lineup of iconic acts that will transport you back to the thrilling sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 00s. We are bringing European dance legends who defined the rave era, to British boy bands that captured hearts with their catchy tunes and harmonies.

Popular icons will take to the stage, providing an abundance of nostalgia and plenty of musical cheese for all to enjoy. This diverse array of talent ensures that everyone, regardless of their musical preferences, will find something to sing along to and remember.

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    B*WITCHED

    B*Witched shot to fame when their first four singles all topped the UK charts.
    Well, the girls are back and will bring their fresh Irish spirit, charm, and stunning vocal talent to Back2Festival in 2025.

  • Image of 90's dance duo 2 Unlimited

    2 UNLIMITED

    With 20 million sales worldwide, and Gold and Platinum awards in every country, they conquered the world in the 90’s scoring 16 hits in a row including ‘No Limit’, ‘Maximum Overdrive’ and ‘Get Ready For This’. 

  • Image of 70's singer buster bloodvessel

    BAD MANNERS

    Bad Manners, featuring vocalist Buster Bloodvessel, were at the forefront of the ska revival movement in England in the late '70s.
    They quickly became the novelty favourites of the early 80’s.

  • Image of the brand new heavies acid jazz band

    THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES

    A heady cocktail of Chic-style funk-pop, sunshine grooves and scorched-soul balladry, TBNH refines, reimagines and ultimately reinvents a winning formula which earned them 16 top 40 hits and three million album sales.

  • Image of Eurodance sensation Cartoons

    CARTOONS

    In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a Danish Eurodance sensation known as Cartoons emerged on the global music scene, captivating audiences with their energetic beats, colourful personas, and unforgettable tunes with hits like "Witch Doctor" and "Doodah”

  • Image of euro dance band snap!

    SNAP!

    Snap! is a German Eurodance group formed in 1989. The act has undergone several lineup changes over the years, featuring American singers, songwriters, and rappers. Their most popular hits "The Power" and "Rhythm Is a Dancer", both achieved No. 1 status in multiple countries.

  • image of multi award winning british and norweigan boy band A1

    A1

    A1 is a British–Norwegian boy band formed in 1998. Their debut single, "Be the First to Believe", entered the UK singles chart at number six in mid-1999. They achieved chart success in the UK and other parts of the world in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in Southeast Asia.

  • Image of 90s sensation whigfield

    WHIGFIELD

    In 1994 she gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records with the song "Saturday Night" as the first artist to go straight to number one in the UK singles chart with a debut single, selling over a million copies.

  • image of pop idol runner up gareth gates

    GARETH GATES

    Gareth Gates is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was the runner-up in the first series of the ITV talent show Pop Idol in 2002. As of 2008, Gates had sold over 3.5 million records in the UK.

  • Image of novelty band black lace

    BLACK LACE

    Black Lace was a British pop band, best known for novelty party records, including their biggest hit, "Agadoo". The band were selected to represent the UK in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, in which they finished seventh with the song "Mary Ann".

  • Image of the british boy band 911

    911

    911 are an English pop group that scored ten UK top 10 singles. They sold 10 million singles and 6 million albums around the world. The band reunited in 2013 with gigs and tours around the world. They are loved by fans and influential as when they first formed in 1995.

  • image of london boy band east 17

    EAST 17

    London band East 17 was formed in 1991 they have undergone multiple line-up changes with Terry Coldwell remaining the only constant member. The group had seventeen Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums and was one of the UK’s most popular boy bands in the 90s

  • image of chesney hawkes

    CHESNEY HAWKES

    Chesney Hawkes is an English singer and occasional actor. He started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the film Buddy's Song, which featured his best-known single "The One and Only", which topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks.

  • image of the original singer of culture beat, tania evans

    TANIA EVANS

    The ‘Original’ voice of Culture Beat.
    Tania's success came in the middle of 90s with joining Culture Beat. Hits like “Mr Vain”, “Got 2 Get It”, “World in Your Hands” and “Anything” reached No 1 positions in most of EU countries.

  • image of italian house music legends black box

    BLACKBOX

    The leading exponents of a wave of Italian house music that flourished on the dance floors of the late 80s and early 90s, Black Box comprised three Italian studio musicians who founded the band “Black Box”. Widely known for their No 1 hit “Ride on Time"

  • image of country infused performers known for hit Cotton Eye Joe

    REDNEX

    Rednex is one of few artists that has lasted on the charts for 30 years and sold more than 10 million records thanks to a dozen Top 10 hits. The project was created by fluke in 1992 and in 1994 just days after its first release – “Cotton Eye Joe” reached No 1 in 15 countries.

  • image of romanian duo the cheeky girls

    THE CHEEKY GIRLS

    The Cheeky Girls are a Romanian singing duo consisting of identical twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia. After appearing as auditionees on Popstars: The Rivals, they achieved success in the UK charts with four top 10 hits between 2002 and 2004.

  • image of the new lead vocalist of the tamperer danielle barnett

    THE TAMPERER Feat. DANIELLE

    Current lead singer of The Tamperer and former lead singer of Urban Cookie Collective 1998 - 2023, Danielle Barnett. Achieving European success in 1998 with the chart-topping single "Feel It". Sometimes known for wearing on chimney on her.

  • image of dance act cappella

    CAPPELLA

    Cappella is an Italian Eurodance music group formed in 1987. The act went through a number of line-up changes over the years, but was most successful in the early 1990s with their biggest hit "U Got 2 Let the Music", which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1993.

  • image of welsh rap band goldie lookin chain

    GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN

    Welsh comedy hip-hop group from Newport, south-east Wales. The group produces humorous, and often explicit songs that satirise hip hop, today's consumer society, the "chav" culture and life in Newport and South Wales in general.

  • image of the number one tribute to the prodigy called jilted generation

    JILTED GENERATION

    The only full live tribute band to The Prodigy that has been performing for 18 years. Playing venues and festivals across the UK and Europe including Isle Of Wight Festival, Alexander Palace, Glastonbudget, Ministry Of Sound, Raindance and most recently headlining the closing party of Ibiza Rocks in 2022.

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The dance tent in 2025 is set to make a stunning impact, which is three times larger than before, showcasing a bigger stage production that promises to captivate all your senses. Get ready for a visual journey enhanced by breathtaking lasers and sound.

We are thrilled to announce that headlining this spectacular event is none other than Darren Styles, arguably the world's biggest hard dance DJ and producer.

As part of the line-up, expect a diverse selection of dance, hardcore, and electronic music that spans the last three decades.

This is a celebration of rhythm and energy, where fans of all ages and genres can come together making 2025 a year to remember.

DANCE TENT ACTS 2025

  • DARREN STYLES

    Darren Styles is a DJ & producer who’s never far from the forefront of the harder styles of electronic dance music worldwide. Whether you’re watching one of his electrifying DJ sets or listening to one of his many groundbreaking productions, it’s clear that Darren Styles is a true master of his art.

    With over 25 years of experience in a cutthroat industry under his belt, Darren has truly stood the test of time and continued to evolve into an artist that means as much today as when he first burst onto the scene.

  • DARREN STYLES

    Darren Styles is a DJ & producer who’s never far from the forefront of the harder styles of electronic dance music worldwide. Whether you’re watching one of his electrifying DJ sets or listening to one of his many groundbreaking productions, it’s clear that Darren Styles is a true master of his art.

    With over 25 years of experience in a cutthroat industry under his belt, Darren has truly stood the test of time and continued to evolve into an artist that means as much today as when he first burst onto the scene.

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    DJ SASH!

    Encore Une Fois! Platinum recording-selling legend DJ Sash! will be doing a very special performance for the first time at the Back 2 Festival in the Dance Tent.

  • image of klubbheads from the netherlands

    KLUBBHEADS

    Klubbheads is a team of dance music producers and DJs from the Netherlands. They have more than 40 aliases for their recordings, including Hi_Tack, DJ Disco and Drunkenmunky.

  • image of british dance group ntrance

    N-TRANCE

    N-Trance are a British electronic music group who were formed in 1991. The group is known for their European hit songs "Set You Free" and "Electronic Pleasure", and their covers of the 1970s disco songs.

  • image of belgian legend ian van dahl

    IAN VAN DAHL

    Ian Van Dahl is a Belgian vocal trance and Eurodance music project created by Christophe Chantzis and Erik Vanspauwen, with first singer Martine Theeuwen, who also co-wrote and sang the song "Castles in the Sky"

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    MICKY MODELLE

    Top Irish DJ & Producer, Won Best DJ 4 times, Ireland’s top-selling artist with 8 Platinum Album awards, 500 Comps, 850 iTunes releases and 35 million Spotify Streams.

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    BILLY DANIEL BUNTER

    Billy "Daniel" Bunter first appeared on vinyl in 1994 with his highly acclaimed debut, "Let It Lift You," with JDS. Daniel has produced and remixed some of the biggest Hardcore, Hard Dance, oldskool, Jungle, and Breaks singles of all time.

  • image of hardcores bonkers legend dj hixxy

    HIXXY

    DJ Hixxy, is a British disc jockey and electronic music producer known for his innovative work in the UK happy hardcore scene, co-founding the Raver Baby record label, and the Bonkers compilation album series.
    A true innovator of UK Hardcore.

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    MC WHIZZKID

    Whatever the BPM, whatever the genre of music, Whizzkid is one of the worlds most gifted lyricists, producers & loved professionals, by his devoted fans & industry alike.

  • Image of happy mondays legend turned dj bez

    BEZ DJ SET

    Mark Berry, better known as Bez, is an English percussionist, dancer, DJ and media personality. He is best known as a member of the rock bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape.

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    THE BEATLES DUB CLUB

    A festival DJ set showcasing the Fab Four as you’ve never heard them before, DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and surprise re-interpretations from probably the most influential band that ever walked this earth – The Beatles.

  • Image of the man behind Back 2 Festival its James Dean

    JAMES DEAN

    Long-Standing Back 2 Festival Resident James Dean will be bringing his uplifting piano house sound. Performing all the songs you know and love in a fresh modern style.

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