2018 festivals to hit up and get your groove on
After attending the first ever Brixton Disco Festival, a perfectly fitting event for us, we decided to put together a list of what other festivals are in store this year from the world of groove.
When: Sunday 27th May
Where: Peckham Rye Park, London
Who:
Derrick Carter Does Disco
Horse Meat Disco
Midland
Honey Dijon
Greg Wilson
Mr Scruff
Norman Jay MBE
Raw Silk
Why:
"This May gathering has a big focus on street food and craft beer alongside the DJ-driven artists line-up – beats and eats, as it were." - Time Out
When: Saturday 9th June
Where: Finsbury Park, London
Who:
Sister Sledge
David Morales
Roger Sanchez
Soul II Soul (Full Live Band)
House Gospel Choir
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Joey Negro
Louie Vega
John Morales
Why:
"Recreating the legendary vibe of the original events was never going to be easy. But Southport Weekender Festival, a new one-dayer in London, succeeded in rebooting much of the old magic." - Resident Advisor
When: Friday 29th June - Sunday 1st July
Where: Glynde Place, East Sussex
Who:
Earth Wind & Fire
Steve Winwood
George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic
Tom Misch
Level 42
Mavis Staples
Mr Jukes
Tony Allen
Lalah Hathaway
Ezra Collective
Why:
"The festival covers jazz, old and new, the genres that it has given birth to - showcasing an array of talent, from the virtuoso underground to those who have punctuated the mainstream." - Trouve la Groove
When: Friday 29th June - Sunday 1st July
Where: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire
Who:
Sister Sledge
Nightmares on Wax (Live)
David Rodigan
Craig Charles
Riot Jazz
Crazy P Soundsystem
Jenna & The G's
South London Soul Train
Detroit Swindle
Why:
"El Dorado is shaping up to becoming one of the most exciting new festivals of the last few years. [...] Lineup aside, El Dorado also offers something of a niche vibe, with boutique-meets-bass complimented by an intoxicating rural setting." - The West Review
When: Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th July
Where: Gunnersbury Park, London
Who:
Wu Tang Clan
Childish Gambino
N.E.R.D.
SZA
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
The Internet
Vince Staples
Big Boi
Mura Masa
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Why:
"Lovebox has come a long way since that first intimate party in an old strip club off Tottenham Court Road [...] hosting a mix of big names and rising stars from across house, techno, pop, grime, R&B and more." - Resident Advisor
When: Saturday 14th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
Who:
Bruno Mars
Khalid
Charlie Wilson (from The Gap Band)
Trombone Shorty
Alex Hepburn
Why:
"The superstar is currently in the middle of his 24K Magic World Tour, but will be making a welcome return to the UK this summer [...] Fans can expect a dazzling stage production and a set list bursting with hit after hit." - Celeb Mix
When: Friday 6th - Sunday 8th July
Where: Moseley Park, Birmingham
Who:
Jimmy Cliff
Sister Sledge
Candi Staton
Roy Ayers
Craig Charles
Jungle Brothers
Fred Wesley & The New JBs
David Rodigan
Lack of Afro (Live)
Why:
"Mostly Jazz offers an eclectic mix of genres and styles and is designed for music lovers with varied tastes rather than the purists." - Birmingham Mail
When: Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th August
Where: Lulworth Estate, Dorset
Who:
Chaka Khan
Plan B
Grace Jones
Silk City (Diplo & Mark Ronson)
Thundercat
Jimmy Cliff
Songhoy Blues
The Cuban Brothers
Jorja Smith
IAMDDB
Why:
"A dazzling patchwork quilt of artists perform across just as many elaborately designed stages. [...] A real testament to the spirit of festival fun." - Trouve la Groove
When: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th August
Where: Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames
Who:
Kool & The Gang
Billy Ocean
Jimmy Somerville
Marc Almond
Roland Gift
Shalamar
The Orchestra (ELO)
Odyssey
From The Jam
Why:
"A wonderfully nostalgic weekend, with a line-up that's full of classic 80s artists, there’s so much fun to be had across the site that you would be silly to miss out." - Trouve la Groove
When: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th August
Where: Private Woodland, Lincolnshire
Who:
Four Tet
Horse Meat Disco
Giles Peterson
Jordan Rakei
Artwork
Greg Wilson
Craig Charles
Crazy P Soundsystem
DJ Yoda
Franc Moody
Why:
"Lost Village joins a recent crop of British festivals that incorporate food, wellness, and the arts [...] No self-aware marketing campaign, no elitist lineup. Just a magical forgotten forest filled with woodland characters and disco remixes." - Noisey
