The festival will also include household names such as Rudimental, Soul II Soul, Jayda G, 4AM KRU, Girls Don’t Sync, Goldie b2b Special Request, Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires, Horse Meat Disco

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Lovebox Presented by Dreamland is a brand new event concept masterminded by the original Lovebox crew and the team behind Margate’s iconic Dreamland.

Taking place across 29th & 30th May, Lovebox Presented By Dreamland carries the Lovebox ethos into a new era - welcoming friends old and new into the fold to this special seaside edition. Artist wise, expect familiar faces plus fresh names- Rudimental, Soul II Soul, Jayda G, 4AM KRU, Girls Don’t Sync, Goldie b2b Special Request, Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires, Horse Meat Disco and more across the weekend.

But, in addition, a whole host of local Kent talent is featuring on the line-up. We have picked a few out below:

Jaw-G (MUSIC HERE) @jaw_g_
Born in 1996 beneath the decks of Park Royal's famous Georgie parties, Jaw-G was raised on an eclectic sonic diet of rave and Donald Fagen. Playing in heavy rock, shoegaze and psychedelic bands in her youth, a magnetism drew her back to the otherworldly sounds of synths and sequencers, with renewed appreciation for club culture. Having been a resident of Margate Radio since its inception, Jaw-G is building the momentum for a forward-thinking dance music scene in Margate, putting on parties across venues including Femme Fiesta with DJ pal Katya. Moving between acid funk and house, UK bass, dub techno, experimental ambient, and electro: if you have a penchant for off-kilter rhythms and sci-fi musical world building, Jaw-G’s is for you.

Abbie Neill (MUSIC HERE)
Abbie Neill learned to DJ on disco but has fallen in love with other genres creating special moments whilst carefully blending genres creating magic with her own style. She’s supported the likes of Nicky Blackmarket, Ratpack, The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill and Lau.ra’s Wonk event in London amongst others and internationally in Malta in Cafe Del Mar, Uno, and for Take Thats Greatest Weekend Festival.

Storm Mollison (MUSIC HERE)
London born and Florida raised, Storm Mollison has spent a majority of her DJ career showcasing her well seasoned musical palette - from groovy chicago house and disco to UK garage and 140 breaks. The DJ, broadcaster and music curator is known for eclectic, emotionally driven sets spanning soul, disco, house, Balearic, leftfield electronics and deep-cut global sounds. A longtime fixture of the UK underground scene, she’s built a reputation through carefully crafted selections that move fluidly between dancefloor energy and atmospheric storytelling. Storm has become known for radio broadcasting and community-led music culture, with a style rooted more in musical discovery and connection than genre orthodoxy. Her sets are equally suited to intimate listening spaces, sunset sessions and late-night dancefloors.

Ni Gel @dj_ni_gel
Raver, clubber, techno lover, garage girl, trance head, funky beat bopper, dancer, skanker, disco worshipper, house chic, bass face, hands in the AIR! DJ Ni-gel - aka Niability - is a party-starting Margate-based DJ who plays across the board belters at venues like The Sun Deck, Margate Beach Club, Bar Nothing and numerous festivals - including Secret Garden Party, Wilderness and Smugglers. Expect pure disco, upfront house, soulful grooves and all the funky business to kick off Saturday on the Lovebox Stage.

Bee Onyett (MUSIC HERE)
Bee Onyett is the Margate-based DJ who has made waves in the music scene since her debut set at Meadows in the Mountains Festival. She has held residences at Margate's Bar Nothing and Crybaby, which led to the hallowed opening slot at Annie Mac's Dreamland gig. She has performed at Secret Garden Party with the Wonky Disco and Wilderness Festival as part of The Hustle. She has an amazing ability at reading the crowd and selecting an eclectic array of bangers, mixing disco, house and naughty beats to get you grooving.

Dance Dance Dance (SOCIALS HERE)
Dance Dance Dance is a genre-defying collective built around rhythm, movement, and pure kinetic energy. Combining elements of house, disco, and global dance influences, the group creates euphoric, crowd-driven experiences designed to unite audiences on the floor. Known for vibrant performances and infectious releases, Dance Dance Dance embodies the joy of movement in its purest form.

Featuring a heavy selection of live acts and DJs that reflect the joint partners eclectic ethos, Lovebox will take over Dreamland’s three main stages across the weekend - the Main Stage, Hall By The Sea, and the Roller Rink. The bold and carefully curated programme unites fresh faces that fit the Lovebox ethos with beloved members of the wider Lovebox family. Spanning drum and bass, garage, disco, pop, soul and club sounds - it’s an eclectic selection.

LOVEBOX PRESENTED BY DREAMLAND : FRIDAY LINE UP

Friday launches the weekender with an explosive mix of scene-shaping artists. Drum and bass mainstays and Lovebox family Rudimental headline with their trademark high-energy set. They’re joined by legendary house producer and hitmaker Armand Van Helden, and rave favourites 4AM KRU. Also on board are Girls Don’t Sync, the four strong dream team whose high-energy sets span bassline, house, grime and everything in between.

Would it be a Lovebox event without Lovebox founders Groove Armada? The festival OG’s take a trip to Margate for this new exploration - expect a special reunion DJ set from the duo.

Longtime Lovebox favourites Goldie and Special Request unite for a rare and unmissable back-to-back session, while another all-time icon and garage god DJ EZ brings the kind of hands-in-the-air energy only he can deliver. Mike Skinner steps up for a genre-spanning DJ set, and reggae and sound-system royalty David Rodigan completes a formidable top tier.

Further energy comes from Drs Orders, Emily Rawson (Supa Dupa Fly), rising talent Abbie Neill, rounding out a Friday designed for pure, unfiltered dancefloor joy.

LOVEBOX PRESENTED BY DREAMLAND : SATURDAY LINE UP

Saturday strides on with sky-high momentum with a colourful line-up packed with celebrated live acts and DJs - led by the fun and fabulous Scissor Sisters, promising a full-scale pop celebration at Dreamland. The group responsible for hits like “Back II Life,” British soul legends Soul II Soul join, as well as Friendly Fires - the trio known for their dancefloor-friendly indie.

Internationally acclaimed selector and sound explorer Jayda G plays on Sat, along with Dan Shake, Rinse FM resident Storm Mollison and disco powerhouses Horse Meat Disco, firm Lovebox faves known for their exuberant sets. A special moment comes from Jools Butterfield (Hot Blood) - one of the Lovebox originals and a cornerstone of the festival’s musical soul - returning to the heart of the celebration.

Completing Saturday’s expansive journey are Huns N’ Roses, bringing singalong club classics and plenty of fun, plus Dance Dance Dance, Head Of State and Bee Onyett, each bringing their own unique flavour to the weekend soundtrack.

The programme across all spaces is shaped by long-time Lovebox, Secret Garden Party and Wilderness family Andy and Lowri Ellis-Clarke - a husband-and-wife team renowned for building transformative party experiences. Now deeply rooted in Margate, they bring their scene-building intuition and magic to Dreamland.

Tickets: www.dreamland.co.uk