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 is a boundary-pushing producer and lyricist known for fusing industrial beats with razor-edged grime and experimental hip-hop. Emerging from the underground with a series of self-released projects, Jaw-G quickly built a reputation for uncompromising sound design and politically charged storytelling. Their live sets—equal parts performance art and sonic assault—have earned them cult status across alternative music scenes.

Abbie Neill (MUSIC HERE)
Abbie Neill is a singer-songwriter whose introspective lyricism and ethereal vocals have drawn comparisons to modern indie-folk greats. Blending acoustic textures with subtle electronic elements, her music explores themes of memory, identity, and quiet resilience. With a growing catalog of emotionally resonant releases, Neill continues to captivate audiences with her intimate, disarming style.

Storm Mollison (MUSIC HERE)
Storm Mollison is an electrifying alt-pop artist redefining vulnerability through bold, cinematic soundscapes. Known for their commanding stage presence and genre-blurring production, Mollison’s work balances raw emotional intensity with anthemic hooks. Their breakout releases have positioned them as one to watch in the next wave of forward-thinking pop.

Ni Gel
Ni Gel is an enigmatic experimental artist working at the intersection of ambient, glitch, and minimalist composition. Preferring to let the music speak over persona, Ni Gel creates deeply textured sound environments that reward close listening. Their work has been praised for its subtle complexity and meditative, almost otherworldly quality.

Bee Onyett (MUSIC HERE)
Bee Onyett is a rising voice in contemporary R&B, blending warm, soulful vocals with modern production and understated groove. Their songwriting is marked by emotional clarity and a conversational intimacy that resonates across audiences. With a steadily growing following, Onyett is carving out a space defined by authenticity and sonic elegance.

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