Close to 15 years after meeting in a Zurich nightclub to start their joint musical journey, Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer have firmly made their mark on the industry they once envied. Since 2008, the pair has been inseparable, both in friendship as well as in artistry. Connected by a shared vision, energy and boundless creativity, they united to become the iconic duo known as Adriatique.

As much unique as avant garde, ascendant vierge continues its momentum in shaping the music of tomorrow, accessible to all through productions blending pop essences and frenetic rhythms, as well as lyrics that oscillate between apocalyptic visions, capturing the issues and fears of our current generations, and unifying, exhilarating messages. They'll be performing an exclusive date in Belgium in 2025 at the Dour Festival on 19 July !

After two years of sold-out tours, followed by a stadium tour and an international one, Bigflo & Oli are back on the festival circuit in 2025. With a career marked by billions of streams, millions of albums sold and several awards, the two brothers continue to make their mark on the French music scene.

German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha exclusively plays music he produces himself. With a unique and unmistakable musical style, his sets blend powerful techno elements, catchy melodies, and trancy sounds.

The meeting of gabber and post-punk, Berlin style. Dark and powerful. Deutsche qualität.

Step into the high-octane universe of techno’s undisputed titan, Charlotte de Witte. An unstoppable force at the helm of a global movement, de Witte is not just a DJ; she is an icon in a category of her own, overhauling the very fabric of the electronic music scene with unparalleled influence.

Grammy nominated Australian DOM DOLLA is experiencing a meteoric rise, his signature style of house music is connecting with global audiences, and he is recognised as one of the most exciting producers in electronic music.

The Eusexia wave is set to hit the Dour Festival on July 18. British artist Tahliah Barnett aka FKA twigs is back with « Eusexua », which is much more than an album, in her words « [...] a practice. Eusexua is a state of mind. Eusexua is the pinnacle of the human experience ». Singer, dancer, performer, producer, visionary, complete artist, FKA twigs never stops pushing back the boundaries of art. At the crossroads of RnB, electronica and experimental pop, her work is a sensory and emotional exploration where each project becomes a work in its own right.

Folamour has quickly become one of the best known French DJs of the moment. Just as comfortable behind the decks and remixing the largest interplanetary hits, the multi-talented producer has nothing left to prove. Folamour has already toured all the biggest festivals in the world. His DJ sets vary between disco, house and dance music and have not stopped making the whole planet dance.

"He's a bit like Ra's al Ghul in Batman, the mysterious, skilful, intelligent character who heads the League of Assassins." This is how Freeze Corleone is described by his 667 accomplice, Zuukou Mayzie.From manga to pop culture, passing through a love for a technical rap, the lyrics of Freeze Corleone, founder of 667, reveal a highly subjective vision of the world and have not ceased to amaze us.

With his unmistakable voice and unique flow, Hamza Al-Farissi, aka Hamza, is constantly reinventing himself and pushing creative boundaries. As a result, Hamza, a leading figure in Belgian rap, has become a key figure in French-language music. From his invitation by Drake to perform at the AccorHotels Arena - which he filled himself in 2023 - to his studio collaborations with DJ Snake, he has charted a unique carrier.

A subtle blend of reggae, vocoded dancehall and rap: this is how we could describe the interplanetary tubes of Martinican artist Kevin Valleray, known under the stage-name of Kalash. After starting out in underground sound systems, he quickly moved to the front of the stage by collaborating with artists such as Booba, Damso and Niska.

KI/KI is one of those artists who do not lock themselves into a style and who transport their audience beyond the well-trodden eras and paths. Known for her residency at SPIELRAUM in Amsterdam, KI/KI breaks down the boundaries between trance, techno and hardcore and is a true virtuoso of the turntables, from which she delivers sets of rare energy.

The phenomenon Marc Rebillet went from being a "bedroom producer" in his bathrobe to performing on the biggest stages at international festivals. It will be the first time at Dour Festival for the man nicknamed Loop Daddy. Each of his performances is unique. The meeting between this artist with boundless energy and the Dour Festival crowd is bound to be an iconic moment !

Being a daddy is hard work. So is being a fan of Daddy Trance. Keeping up with Marlon Hoffstadt's pace takes dedication. Judging by the number of hits the Berliner has up his sleeve and judging by the reactions at shows around the globe, he's not running out of ideas that move the masses. Some say it's trance, some say it's hard house. Others say it's dad noises. Whatever you call it, you heard his productions in every other DJ set this year - with each new release getting millions of plays.

Did you know it was possible to surf in Normandy? Nico Moreno proves it by riding the industrial techno wave like no other. With his kicks, he shows that Orelsan isn't the only one from Caen to hold a 20,000-strong stage.

The five members from Australia brought the sun to our part of the world the moment they came to Berlin. This sunlight subtly influenced every production from the German capital. Parcels stands for a melting pot of French touch, electro and indie funk. They even collaborated with the godfathers of the game, Daft Punk, with the song 'Overnight' and signed for the label Kitsuné. Let's go to the beach!

Pendulum, one of the most iconic drum and bass bands of all time, are back. Marking the end of their hiatus with their ‘Elemental’ EP and a headline tour, Australia's Pendulum return with their brand new ‘Anima’ EP, featuring Matt Tuck of Bullet For MyValentine and trap metal artist Scarlxrd. A date not to be missed on the De Balzaal on Thursday 17 July !

A leading figure of hard techno, a sonic alchemist transforming hard techno sounds into transcendent experiences, Sara Landry is an explosive force captivating global obsession and overhauling the scene through her dark and driving lens.

SDM comes from a generation that disrupts everything and refuses to back down. Amazing performer with subversive lyrics, a confident flow, and powerful punchlines, his talent is undeniable. Ever since he has signed on Booba's record label, 92i, early 2020, the rapper from Clamart has been racking up successes, and you haven’t heard the last of him.

British rap icon and philanthropist, Stormzy is to grime what Tupac is to US rap. Since his first appearance at Dour in 2016 and the release of his debut album “Gang Signs & Prayer” in 2017, Stormzy has never ceased to surprise us. With “Heavy Is the Head” (2019) and “This Is What I Mean” (2022) his last two albums, he proved his ability to evolve while staying true to his roots. That's how you get millions of streams.

For nearly 20 years, The Horrors have pushed the boundaries of rock, evolving from the gothic garage of Strange House to the shoegaze of Primary Colours, to the industrial sounds of their latest EPs. Always in search of renewal, the group led by Faris Badwan and Rhys Webb continues to shape a dark, intense and avant-garde universe.

The Streets is Mike Skinner, who knows how to transform everyday life into an urban epic. Between rap, UK garage and club culture, The Streets returns with "The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light", an album and a film where the night becomes legend.

Yeat is the voice of a generation that blurs the boundaries between rap and experimentation. Born in California, of Mexican and Romanian descent, he cultivates a sense of mystery beneath his hood, shaping a unique universe. Hovering autotunes, futuristic productions: his signature is instantly recognizable. Revealed by his TikTok hit “Sorry Bout That”, he attracted the attention of Drake, with whom he signed “IDGAF”, a Billboard #1 banger. At just 25 years of age, Yeat has only just begun his meteoric rise. See him at Dour Festival on July 18.

A key figure in the underground, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥ UK1MAT$U deconstructs the codes of club music with rare freedom. Based in Tokyo, this Japanese DJ, a master of the CDJ, pushes the boundaries of sound with sets that are as smooth as they are unexpected. From free jazz to gabber, no genre escapes him. A regular at legendary clubs and festivals. A regular at avant-garde clubs and festivals, he shapes a perfectly controlled sonic chaos, blurring the lines between experimentation and ecstasy on the dancefloor.

Former resident of the Possession evenings, Anetha is the queen of the French scene who has EBM for breakfast, trance for lunch, electro as a snack and techno 90's for dinner. Be ready, she will put you directly in the Doureuuuh mood. Mama Told Ya!

Originally from Arizona, Avalon Emerson made a stop in San Francisco, but finally put her suitcases down in Berlin. She was originally destined for a brilliant career in web development. This was without taking into account her undeniable talent for producing and mixing hard, compressed and fast techno with old school accents. The American shares her daily life between the lines of code and a mystical, narrative, complex, futuristic approach to music from which a multitude of EPs has grown into existence.

Hailing from the north-west of England, dj and producer Azyr has developed a unique style exploring the sub-genres of techno: acid, schranz, rave, hard dance and psytrance. Azyr's energetic sounds take audiences on a journey through fast-paced, full-throttle, relentlessly hard-hitting techno.

Founder of the genius label Hessle Audio and figurehead of Rinse FM, Ben UFO explored almost every electronic genre since the birth of his career. Dubstep, directly coming from his early years in London's en Leeds' finest clubs, house, grime or even techno. His sets are true melting-pots of the best sounds !

Blonde Redhead, a New York trio formed in 1993, fuses indie rock, pop art and experimentation in a hypnotic atmosphere. With "Sit Down for Dinner" (2023), they explore the fragility of time and the intimacy of human relationships. Always in search of renewal, their music remains a sensitive and mesmerizing conversation.

Raised on Motown and reggae, Bru-C released his first single at the age of 14 before establishing himself as the new must-have MC delivering UK bass bangers by the bucketload. The little prince of Nottingham.

France found itself a new pioneer in underground elector : Carpenter Brut. His dark and rich synthwave, inspired by the depths of metal will get you out of your comfort zone in no time. A bit like the soundtrack of an 80s thriller.

The name Cash Cobain is on everyone's lips! The new figurehead of New York drill has already collaborated with heavyweights like Lil Yachty, Chow Lee, and J. Cole, and will perform for the very first time at Dour Festival next summer.

Pioneering figures of the dubstep scene, Caspa and Rusko's collaboration is iconic. From Caspa's dark, minimalist atmosphere to Rusko's more energetic, melodic rhythms, these two have together transformed the dance music scene.

Confidence Man, masters of crazy rave-pop, are back with "3AM (LA LA LA)": a distillation of euphoria, devastating beats and insolence. Combining techno, breakbeat and acid-laced pop, they unleash chaos on the dancefloor in style. Get ready to lose control.

Inspired by French chanson and RnB, Dalí carves out a singular universe where light melodies and deep themes meet. Alongside composer Kura, he creates works that touch the heart. After "Muse," where he paid tribute to the significant female figures in his life, he opens a new chapter with "Marilyn."

British producer Danny L Harle is the man behind the hits of Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo and even Lil Uzi Vert. Remixer for Ed Sheeran, Perfume Genius and 100 Gecs, Danny L Harle is one of the pillars of the prestigious PC Music label which has been delivering the best hyperpop bombs for 10 years now. He is the author of the album 'Harlecore' (2021), which redefines the concept of rave music.

Ranked among the 100 best DJs according to Resident Advisor, the last three appearances from Dax J at the Dour Festival have made an impression. The London-born producer settled in Berlin where he manages his label Monnom Black and his studio, offers a dark, industrial and slightly acid techno. He will be back this year on Nico Moreno's take over.

With powerful guitars and hip-hop-inspired influences, the Australians of Deez Nuts are set to return to Dour Festival on the Garage stage !

Of Moroccan origin and born in Belgium, Dina Ayada embodies a real freshness in the musical landscape. She appropriates the influences of US rap and arranges them in her own way. First going viral on TikTok thanks to her captivating musical universe, she has captured the attention of influential artists such as Playboi Carti, Ty Dolla Sign or Swae Lee, to name a few. Now based in Los Angeles, she landed a first contract in the United States which led to her first EP, "SUPERSTAR!". Dina Ayada is destined to become one of the big stars of tomorrow.

Dry Cleaning is nonchalant spoken word over sharp post-punk. Formed in London in 2017, the quartet turns the ordinary into acid poetry, carried by Florence Shaw's detached voice.

An icon of Moroccan rap, ElGrandeToto blurs borders and languages, juggling Arabic, French and English. With "Caméléon", he asserts his hybrid identity: boundless trap, striking melodies, and high-profile collaborations with Damso, Hamza, and Lefa.

Erika de Casier, producer and composer born in Portugal to Belgian and Cape Verdean parents and now based in Copenhagen has succeeded, in 4 very short years, in taking her R'n'B 90's music to the forefront of the international scene, with a genre which can be described as something between Nordic pop and the bouncing bass of a DIY bossa nova.

Glints is a rapper like no other. He will prove it on July 20 on the La Petite Maison dans la Prairie stage. The edgy artist will perform hybrid rap that converges around electronic music, funk or soul.

Gringe reinvents himself with "Hypersensible", an album at the crossroads of rap and introspection, in which melancholy flirts with commitment. Between raw confessions, a sharp look at the world and poetry of cracks, he offers a powerful transformation, without denying his humour or his truth.

Hedex has become a flagbearer for a new generation of hi-energy, jump up drum & bass that has captured the imagination of dancefloors all over the world over the last two years.

John Maus, a sound alchemist, fuses spectral synth-pop, post-punk urgency and Renaissance-style harmonies. A philosopher and builder of his own synthesizers, he transcends nostalgia to explore the strange and the sublime. With cult albums like "We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves" (2011) and "Screen Memories" (2017), he establishes his signature: hypnotic basslines, otherworldly vocals, and a tension between chaos and ecstasy.

Unclassifiable and full of freedom, these are the terms that define Jok'Air and his long career as a rapper. Nicknamed the most American French rapper, Jok'Air knows how to maintain the enthusiasm of the public with a natural veracity, sincere texts that resonate as an authentic testimony of his life.

Virtuoso DJ since the age of 13, propelled onto the post-dubstep scene after spending his teenage years ingesting the entirety of UK club culture (jungle, grime, UK garage) and having produced an excellent debut EP Hyph Mngo on Hotflush Recordings in 2009, Joy Orbison returns to Dour Festival, with twenty singles and EPs under his belt and a first album "Still Slipping Vol. 1", a snippet of the full extent of his talent, appearing on the excellent XL Recordings label in the summer of 2021.

JRK 19 knows how to make a difference. His first EP #FreeJRK from which came the title "Mec de Panam" was a great success. He returns in 2024 with a feature with Central Cee on "Bolide Noir" which has, since its release, spread a pandemic of "wesh" throughout the United Kingdom.

Lara Fernández aka Judeline seems to live in the future, but she sings the tradition of the present like no one else. With her project Judeline she understands pop so well that she is able to stretch its limits, touching on everything from territorial heritage to the digitalization of media.

A real noise bomb, the music of the Bordeaux duo defies the genre's formats: uncontrollable, sometimes pop and melancholic, often raw but always aggressive. Their wild and energetic live performances remain the group's trademark and drive the audience wild.

Kelly Lee Owens, a British producer and DJ, blends ethereal techno with dreamlike pop. Inspired by her native Wales, she transforms her emotions into hypnotic sounds. With "Dreamstate," she explores healing and spiritual elevation, cementing her place among the leading figures in techno.

KILIMANJARO, of Zambian origin and born in the United Kingdom, mixes Afro rhythms with Western influences to create explosive music. With his boundless energy, he turns every stage into a real party. As the founder of KILIMANJARO MUSIC, he supports the marginalized voices of the electronic scene.

KOMPROMAT is back! The duo founded by Vitalic & Rebeka Warrior navigates between electronic body music, cold wave, new wave and radical techno. They have just shared a new video ""I Let Myself Go Blind"". Five years after the release of their first album ""Traum Und Existenz"" which had surprised everyone, the formula has changed somewhat and offers a Berlin postcard atmosphere, hints of electroclash, the voice of Rebeka Warrior ultra-transformed and the characteristic beats of Vitalic.

If La Femme had a mantra to live by, it would be ‘Rock'n'Roll Never Dies’. With their new album ‘Rock Machine’, with its new wave and cold wave sounds, the French duo's signature is immediately apparent. Like a return to their roots after exploring Hispanic and Hawaiian culture, La Femme proves that they travel across universes while retaining their unique and inimitable sound. With guitar solos, English lyrics and wild riffs, this is a new era in their career.

La Mano 1.9, the 19th-century prodigy, electrifies the rap scene with his sharp flow and devastating energy. Propelled by his explosive performance alongside Gazo, he had huge success with "I SAY" and has been releasing hits since, including the viral track "I'M SORRY". With collaborations ranging from Tiakola to Niska, he has established himself as a key figure in French rap.

He is one of the most respected masters of French rap. With his poignant texts marked by his personal experiences and a powerful energy on stage, Lacrim has established himself over the years as a figure of a whole generation that can't be overlooked.

Brighton punk duo Lambrini Girls shake up the scene with ""Who Let The Dogs Out"", an explosive album combining rage, humor and social criticism. Praised by NME and Kerrang!, Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira continue to tour with sold-out shows, commanding attention with their raw and uncompromising energy.

Originally from Altkirch in Alsace, Last Train is considered one of the spearheads of current French rock. Author of a new album "III" which marks their resounding return, the four rockers have continued to line up concerts throughout France, the United States and Asia, and will be setting up camp at Dour Festival this summer for a rock concert of rare and formidable intensity.

Originally from the 17th arrondissement of Paris, Leto has established himself as one of the essential figures of French rap. A former member of the PSO Thug duo, he has set himself apart for his hard-hitting flow, his incisive punchlines and his authenticity. With projects such as "100 Visages" ("100 Faces") and "17%", he has won over a large audience and will perform for the first time at Dour Festival!

Hits, millions of views and featurings with Kalash and Mr. Vegas, from Martinique, Maureen is the rising star of shatta.

Max Cooper is a melancholic composer whose abstract sets raise the roof on dance floors around the world. With a reputation as an emotional and original artist, he is considered one of the greatest talents of recent years.

You'd better not be too sensitive if you're attending a concert by the Belgian hardcore band Nasty. The four guys promise to blow your eardrums with their passionate lyrics for an unforgettable live show !

Manchester-born Nemzzz is the UK rapper to watch this year. The 20-year-old rookie has been working on his flow since he was a teenager, and recently exploded onto the scene with his hits “Elevate” and “2MS” and the release of his drill mixtape “DO NOT DISTURB”.

Nilüfer Yanya sculpts her songs like riddles: elusive, vibrant, visceral. With ""My Method Actor"" (2024), praised by The New York Times and Pitchfork, she dives into the faults of the human soul, between aerial strings, feverish rhythms and flayed melodies. Seen on stage alongside Adele and Mitski, ovations from London to Tokyo, she transforms each of her performances into moments of catharsis.

Nono La Grinta is a rapper from the 19th arrondissement of Paris, more specifically the Ourcq district. From an early age, he showed an interest in rap, and his main influences come from London and American artists, particularly from the “Drill” scene.

Imagine the De Balzaal stage, vibrating with beats mixing acid, indus', psy-trance and techno. Imagine an Antwerp DJ with solid achievements, boosting your spirits on a summer's evening. Imagine hearts in unison with hard-techno darting from all sides like an electrifying symphony. You know what? There's no need to imagine. This is what NOVAH will be offering this summer on the Balzaal stage.

A key figure in the current rap scene, Oboy is back with a new album in which he reveals himself more and approaches more personal themes with introspection and authenticity. A "Special" occasion, not to be missed, on July 19.

Mastering techno, trance, dark wave and EBM, this turntable virtuoso adeptly strikes a balance between these diverse musical styles, captivating their audience and synchronising their hearts' beats. Odymel will enchant you this summer on De Balzaal stage.

A true phenomenon within Latin American culture, Pabllo Vittar is more than a pop star in Brazil; she is an icon for the entire LGBTQ+ community on the international level. Pabllo Vittar made history by being the first drag queen to be recognized by the MTV Music Awards. After getting noticed because of her cover of Whitney Houston, her clips now tally millions of views. This will be a premiere at the Dour Festival on July 19 th for the Brazilian drag star, who will present her sixth album "Batidão Tropical Vol. 2".

Even though less known than Flume or Chet Faker, Partiboi69 is a worthy representative of the Australian underground music scene as he decompartmentalises electronic music and unlocks it with lots of indirect imagery and multi-genre productions. From G-house to techno, classic New York hip-hop to rave vibes, don't try to predict Partiboi69: let yourself be blown away.

With its deep basslines and wild melodies, Pegassi gets the crowd buzzing! An ultra-technical DJ, he's already rocked the stages of Elrow Town, Balaton, and Sunrise Festival.

Polo & Pan distill a timeless, sun-drenched electro where French Touch meets retro-futuristic escapades. From "Caravelle" to "Cyclorama," their enchanting universe has won over stages around the world. Masters in the art of making people dance, they announce their grand return with a European tour in early 2025, a new album including a stop at Dour Festival next July.

Hear ye, hear ye, damoiselles and damoiseaux of Dour Festival! Who said medieval music and trance music didn't mix well? Roland Cristal, the troubadour of the lands of the Med, combines these two universes in his own way. Proof of this is with "C'est génial", his latest album, which is a complete crossover !

Marwan Abdelhamid, AKA Saint Levant, was born in Jerusalem to a French-Algerian mother and Serbian-Palestinian father during the second Intifada. He spent 10 years growing up in Gaza, to which he would dedicate his first EP From Gaza with Love. Drawing inspiration from his origins with influences that combine traditional Arabic music, R&B and hip-hop, Saint Levant embraces the plurality of his own cultural heritage, the Arab community worldwide and the Palestinian struggle.

salute fuses speed and emotion, between soulful house, UK garage and French Touch. From his beginnings on a pirated version of FL Studio to "True Magic" (2024), he has left his mark on electronic music. Nominated for the MOBO Awards and on the cover of DJ Mag, he is campaigning for a more inclusive scene. salute is pure energy channeled to fuel the groove.

"Excuse-me, what the fuck was that?!" There is a good chance that an excerpt from SHERELLE's Boiler Room set, where she plays "Ripgroove" from Double 99 vs Fixate, appeared on your social media timelines in 2019. Since then, SHERELLE's talent, once the preserve of Great Britain, has been revealed to the whole world and the young Londoner travels the planet armed with her selections of drum and bass underground tracks accompanied by some of the most improbable breaks.

The collaboration between Skream and Benga embodied the genesis of dubstep in the 2000s, becoming a reference that shaped the modern electronic scene. The prolific Skream and the innovative Benga laid the foundations of their genre that continues to this day.

Five albums on the clock, a career spanning two decades and a seventh visit to the Dour Festival for Stand High Patrol, one of French-speaking reggae's major groups, hailing from the edge of the world in Brittany.

In a scene that is consistently changing, Bay Area native Danny Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH. He has taken a spot at the forefront in this new age of dubstep. Finding inspiration through legends within bass such as Noisia, 16BIT, and Skrillex and turns everything upside down on the dancefloor.

Antwerp-based artist Sylvie Kreusch is rapidly rising as one of the most impressive and electrifying performers in Europe. `Her trail-blazing music and visuals already turned many heads in the fields of music, film and fashion. Kreusch is known for her brutal, expressive lyricism and keen ear for both experimental and pop stylistics.

Theodora is the embodiment of the new French music scene, one that has been able to creolize influences from all over the world to create a unique identity. The Boss Lady brings a much-needed breath of fresh air, shaking up codes to shape a distinctive artistic personality blending hip-hop, Afro sounds and electronic music.

TSHA, DJ and producer, shapes a vibrant sound between house, bass and captivating melodies. Revealed by "Capricorn Sun" (2022), she collaborates with Diplo, Bonobo and J Balvin, and ignites Glastonbury, Coachella and DC-10 Ibiza, not to mention Dour Festival this summer. Unmissable and audacious, she is shaping the clubbing of the future.

Two Shell, an enigmatic duo, fuse hyper-dance and pop music to shape a hybrid sound, between digital nostalgia and frenetic energy. With unpredictable sets and an avant-garde aesthetic, they push the boundaries between jungle, drum'n'bass, and breakbeat, reinventing the dancefloor experience.

Everyone imagines that being a multi-instrumentalist and singing on your own drum and bass productions while remixing Justin Bieber and playing in front of 20,000+ people would wear out. But that's not the case, Used is here to prove to us that he's not second-hand.

Driven by introspective lyrics that tell the journey of a provincial child making their way to conquer the City of Light, Wallace Cleaver is steeped in nostalgia and ambition, budding relationships, and those we try in vain to forget. The artist doesn't limit himself to a single rap influence; he also explores chanson, pop, and spoken word whenever the need arises. It will be Wallace Cleaver's first time at Dour Festival !

Winner of the last season of Nouvelle École, the rapper did not wait to be in the light in order to shine. He has more than a 12-year career behind him with already 3 albums praised for their authenticity and innovation. This lover of words likes to transmit through texts loaded with emotions, his personal stories but also political reflections addressing deep social issues.

Always masked and sharper than ever, Ziak marks his return in 2025 with "Essonne History X", a third album that is both dense and sharp. Between dark drill, bangers calibrated for the stage and heavyweight featurings (Kaaris, Josman, Zed, etc.), he confirms his status as a must-see in French rap.

ØTTA merges old-school trance, Brazilian groove and touches of UK garage to create a vibrant and enchanting universe. Her latest EP, "In My 2024 Era", extends this evolution, mixing Brazilian and Latin influences with a groovy and solar trance. ØTTA, she is a meteoric climb and a sound signature as irresistible as unexpected.

Agobun Sound System, spearhead of Lille reggae dub, has been fusing sound power and authentic vibes since 2007. Between percussive roots productions and fiery sessions, they mark the European scene of legendary sound systems.

Overcharged percussion and contagious energy: Ahadadream explodes across the UK club scene with a hybrid sound, influenced by Pakistan and the London underground. As the DJ, producer and mastermind of More Time Records and Dialled In, he is the driving force behind a new musical and cultural wave.

Arka’n Asrafokor creates a powerful metal blend where thrash, death, and nu-metal intertwine with guttural vocals, all set to a rapped flow and hypnotic percussion. Driven by lyrics in Ewe (Niger-Congolese language), English and French, their sound transcends borders. After conquering West Africa, they set Europe on fire with ""Dzikkuh"" (2024), affirming their place among the revelations of contemporary metal.

Ashanti Selah, British dub producer and musician, continues the legacy of his father, the legendary Aba Shanti- I. Between socially committed productions and live performances, he breathes new energy into the sound system culture, collaborating with major figures in dub and reggae.

Ashkabad fuses dub, trap and techno in an incandescent whirlwind of sound. Combining overcharged beats and hard-hitting melodies, the Avignon duo ignites every stage with their infectious energy.

Asinine serves urgency and rage in trenchant rhymes. In Marseille, she shapes a raw and uncompromising rap. "C'est les autres" (2022) got the ball rolling, "Tout va bien" shook things up, and then there was silence… until "Brûler la maison" (2024), a fusion of family tensions set against a background of electro-dance. Asinine doesn't rap, she exorcises.

As a standard-bearer and pioneer of the vapor reggae dub movement, Atili make our hearts tremble at Boombox. On the initiative of all things related to his music, the self-made man-chameleon promises us a warm and enchanting show.

With her raw voice and captivating rock sound, Aucklane is emerging as a rising figure in the Belgian alternative scene. Inspired by Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, and Patti Smith, Aucklane, aka Charlotte Maquet, blends dark poetry with raw energy.

Bad Boombox, an explosive Bulgarian-American DJ, arrives on the techno scene with an irreverence that shakes everything in his path. Between his delirious dance moves (such as Air-fisting and Queen GlizzyTM) and his unique style, he quickly becomes a must-see figure. Find him on the mythical De Balzaal stage during the opening of the festival. It will be programmed by Nico Moreno.

Antwerp's Bibi Seck is crazy energy, rolling out her style of madness and discos, houses and funks. She has already conquered the hearts of the Belgians!

Bnnyhunna, a Dutch-Ghanaian artist, fuses jazz, hip-hop and R&B with a unique musical signature. A multi-instrumentalist and producer, he made his mark on the scene with "Sintha" (2021) and "Echoes of Prayer" (2024), hailed by Rolling Stone Africa and the BBC. Between festivals, theater and TV, he constantly pushes the boundaries of creation.

Born From Pain shapes a raw and uncompromising metalcore, blending crushing grooves, deadly riffs, and devastating breakdowns. Driven by visceral rage and a powerful message, the band transforms anger and frustration into a call for rebellion.

Boutcha Bwa, an explosive duo from the Caribbean scene, propel bouyon/shatta onto dancefloors around the world. Their percussive and notorious music, adopted by the greatest DJs, has taken them from the Boiler Room Paris to international stages, and next summer they'll be at Dourrrrr!

Author, composer and performer, Camille Yembé sings about the society that can drive people to put on plastic skin, her desire to succeed, troubled family ties and the human condition. Thanks to her signature vocals and lyrics, Camille takes us into a world where there are no barriers between pop, indie rock, electro and sounds close to rap... As she herself says: “It's the moment that decides”.

Canadian Roots Syndicate brings together Marky Lyrical, Nkrumah Bell and Guillaume Steppin for a powerful and militant reggae journey. Between hard-hitting rub-a-dub, incisive flow and sound system vibrations, this trio pays tribute to the roots of Canadian reggae while making its messages of resilience and solidarity resonate around the world.

candeur cyclone, a Franco-Belgian musical duo, transports us to a kingdom of honesty and vulnerability, where marginality is the norm. Mixing rock and rap memories of their teenage years, Marius and Mina offer a catharsis to our intimate torments with eclectic electronic sounds.

An Italian-Belgian artist based in Brussels, Cellini delivers hypnotic and deep sets. After years of eclectic sets, he unveiled his first album accompanied by an innovative AV Show, offering a unique sound and visual experience. Tutto va bene

Chalk is the project of three Irish musicians. Heir to the hardcore dancefloors of Belfast, the band is a mix of IDLES and Daniel Avery, Death Grips and Bicep – a techno-infused industrial punk.

Charlie P has earned respect in the new reggae scene and beyond because of his solo performances as well as his regular collaborations with Mungo's Hi-Fi.

✩cheapjewels✩ sculpts a dark and electrifying emo rap, in which hyperpop mingles with a raw revolt. With a dazzling and raw flow, she makes the Brussels night vibrate between torment and transcendence.

Clara D paints the night in chiaroscuro, between hypnotic techno, incisive rhythms and dreamlike bursts. At the intersection of sound and image, she shapes sets like immersive works.ù

Born in Guadeloupe, Conscious Way Outernational carries the soul of Caribbean reggae dub. Led by Abigene and Tiqur, this sound system combines rootical selections and home productions, fusing tradition and modernity to make spirits and basses vibrate.

Having escaped from the group NUPS3E, CRC is now enjoying a solo escapade. The romantic rapper recently unveiled his new project "L'Entracte" in May 2025.

Crème Solaire is controlled chaos, an explosive cocktail of punk, trap, glitch and pop. The Swiss duo combines absurd humor and visceral commitment in a multilingual whirlwind. From squats to major festivals, they push the boundaries of genres without restraint. ""Cemento"" (2024) is the proof: an unclassifiable, uncontrollable, unforgettable album.

Crystallmess is a French producer and artist whose music immediately stands out for its abrasive dancefloor feel. Her stunning debut EP MERE NOISES got her noticed by Kode9, VTSS, and Split from the PAN label. Crystallmess is regularly programmed in the best clubs and festivals in the world (Berghain, Dekmantel, Primavera Sound, Terraforma, Dour Fand CTM Festival). Her devotion to club music and her multifaceted nature make Crystallmess an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

A revelation on the European EBM scene and a spearhead of Spanish-style 80s synthpunk, the Italian-Catalan duo Dame Area produce psychedelic pop against a background of primitive polyrhythms.

Desolated represents the raw power of British hardcore, combining intense live performances with lyrics rooted in real-life experiences. From underground clubs to major international stages, their music unleashes relentless energy.

Mrs. van Hoof has been working as a DJ for a long time already in her country the Netherlands. As an absolute fan of the late John Peel's Radio 1 show she could count the BBC journalist among her friends. Her amazing DJ-sets are full of surprises and curiosities. Marcelle seems to feel as comfortable with dubstep as post-punk and other tropical genres. The eclectic colours of the Dour Festival should suit her well.

Deze hardcore punk en heavy metal band uit Bergen / Mons werd opgericht in 1999, en komt al voor de achtste keer naar Dour Festival. Acht, da's meteen ook het aantal platen dat ze in hun valies hebben. Het is ook het aantal minuten dat ze op de fiets zitten van deur tot Dour, als ze op het ritme van hun eigen dubbele basdrum trappen tenminste.

Dog Race is the thrill of a ritual under strobe lights. Their single ""The Leader"" mixes baroque choirs and gothic tension, a horror film on a haunted dancefloor. Signed to Fascination Street Records and produced by Ali Chant, the London quintet electrifies the rock scene.

Downset, pioneers of hardcore fusion, have been transforming the rage of the Los Angeles streets into searing anthems since the 80s. Between hardcore and incisive flow, their raw sound has marked generations.

Belgian-Colombian artist Drea Dury blends reggaeton and Latin influences in a hard-hitting style. After collaborating with Jok'air, Rad Cartier and Feid, she was spotted by Billboard Latin and also opened for Ozuna at the Accor Arena.

Dubkasm is composed of childhood friends from Bristol, Digistep and DJ Stryda, who launched their dub project in the mid-90s before launching their label Sufferah's Choice in 2003. The English have particularly marked the minds with their trilogy "Transform I" and continue to spread a positive message through reggae dub productions always more ambitious.

Brussels band ECHT! is inspired by the concepts that you can find in electronic music and effects of musical production, they steal those languages and apply them to their music. With their totally home-made sound they play their set like a DJ would. Exclusively instrumental, the group is composed of a drummer, a keyboard player, a guitarist and a bassist. Combining electronic music styles like footwork, bizzaroid hip hop, trap with futuristic jazz and funk.

Elisa do Brasil, an emblematic figure of the French drum & bass scene, established herself in 1999 after discovering electronic culture in free parties. Co-organizer of the legendary MASSIVE evening at the Rex Club, she continues to make her mark at the biggest events of the genre.

Emjie, a rising star in electronic music, mixes timeless house and modern indie dance. From Fabric to Tomorrowland, to an explosive B2B with Diplo at CORE Tulum, she electrifies every stage. A producer with rock and retro influences, signed on Get Physical, she shapes immersive sets where energy and emotion intertwine.

Enchantée Julia, singer and songwriter, redefines French neo-soul with "ONZE", her first album. Carried by a pure and celestial voice, she finely mixes soul and RnB sounds, combining the lyricism of French chanson and Anglo-Saxon influences to create a unique and refined universe.

Between hyper pop and digital post-punk, Brussels' eugene invites us into an emo metaverse where he sings a fragile and vocoded rap. Yung Lean's little Belgian cousin who likes hitting the clubs.

Fabrice Lig, a pioneer of avant-garde techno, fuses influences from Detroit and his own unique style. Signed on legendary labels like KMS and Planet-e, his album "Galactic Soul Odyssey" marks his apogee. Invited to the most prestigious festivals, he embodies the perfect alliance between techno and futuristic funk.

Fenrick shakes up the dancefloor with an explosive mix of UK garage, 90s trance, techno and hard house. Constantly evolving, he sets clubs around the world on fire, from Australia to Colombia to Dour Festival. Supported by Marlon Hoffstadt, Anetha and KI/KI, he has a string of hard-hitting releases (Scotland Jus, 2 Sexy).

Ferdi breathes new life into the Brussels-Paris scene. A Franco-Belgian saxophonist and producer, he combines 15 years of musical conservatory studies with a daring exploration of sound. Revealed alongside Peet, he collaborates with Sofiane Pamart, Dabeull and Béesau, navigating between jazz, funk and modern groove.

FULU MIZIKI, a collective born in Kinshasa, creates a unique musical style, Twerkanda, that combines afro disco-house and post-soukous, made only from recycled instruments. Their eco-futuristic and punk approach reflects a message of artistic liberation, peace and ecological awareness.

Girls Don't Sync, a 100% female collective of DJs and producers, reinvents dancefloors with energy and inclusivity. Born in 2021, the crew exploded with a viral Mixmag Lab before igniting the biggest festivals, from Glastonbury to Boomtown. Their fusion of UKG, house and bass music makes them a key reference in the electronic scene.

GRLwood explodes on stage with cathartic rage and biting humor, blending abrasive punk with a queer cry of rebellion. Led by Rej Forester, the project smashes norms with raw and untameable energy.

A key figure in UK reggae, Gussie P has made his mark on the genre since the 1980s with his label Sip A Cup. As an engineer, producer and dub enthusiast, he has collaborated with legends like Cutty Ranks and Augustus Pablo, combining Jamaican traditions and sound creativity.

Gustaf, spearhead of New York post-punk, distills raw energy and biting irony. With Audio Drag for Ego Slobs, the band asserts its sharp, punchy style, driven by Lydia Gammill's magnetic voice.

GЯEG makes clubs vibrate with wild sets in which jungle, kuduro and footwork intertwine. Resident DJ of La Créole and the Rex Club, he brings his hybrid and incandescent style to European stages.

HE4RTBROKEN is a Belgian collective that has been mixing emotional music and clubbing since 2015, creating a cathartic space for lonely souls. They organize events in Brussels, Paris, London and Shanghai, with artists like Oklou and Why Be. Since 2020, they have hosted a monthly residency on NTS Radio and are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year.

Hempress Sativa, MC and charismatic singer, joins forces with dubmaster Paolo Baldini to combine reggae, hip- hop and dub. Together, they prepare a unique sound that will blend consciousness, revolutionary energy and musical innovation.

Fusing ghetto-tech, house and hip-hop, HiTech revive the raw and uninhibited spirit of Detroit dance culture. With their albums "HiTech" (2022) and "Detwat" (2023), acclaimed by The Fader and Pitchfork, they electrify prestigious clubs and stages, from Berghain to Paris Fashion Week, while seducing the likes of Earl Sweatshirt and Danny Brown.

Hypnosis Therapy, an electronic-rap duo from Seoul, brings together the high-energy rapper Jjangyou and the producer Jflow. Their first album (2022) seduced Vogue, Hypebeast and Mixmag, with remixes by FRNK (NewJeans) and Malib (Woo Won Jae).

Hysta, a rising artist in the hardcore scene, has made a name for herself on stages such as Masters of Hardcore and Defqon.1. In 2023, she reached the top 10 of the MOH TOP 100. Her performance "Dance with the Wolves" pushes the boundaries of the genre with unique visuals and an immersive experience.

Iseo & Dodosound is today considered a key band on the Spanish reggae dub scene. Their album "En la Tormenta" marked a turning point in their career. After a sold-out international tour, they are back with their new album "Cat Platoon", still faithful to their unique style and ready to ignite #Dour2025.

Jacidorex, DJ and producer, is a key Brussels artist on the techno scene. Founder of the Neoacid and Unfaced labels, he has imposed his bold vision mixing acid, industrial techno and rave. With flagship tracks such as "Acid Flashback", "Trave" and "Two Minded" and performances on iconic stages, he has forged international recognition. In search of constant innovation, Jacidorex pushes the boundaries of techno and affirms his role as a pioneer on the underground scene.

Jah Heavy Load, a roots & dub sound system from Antwerp, has been making Belgium vibrate since 2008 with its artisanal setup and powerful selections. Founders of Dubfest, they welcome international legends and advocate an authentic sound, from roots to steppa, with their own productions and exclusive dubplates.

Julie Rains, a Belgian singer and songwriter, mixes jazz, soul and electronics with a versatile voice. A member of the duo Juicy, she explores contemporary sounds. Her new project Julie Rains, in collaboration with Rowan Van Hoef, blends soulful vocals with atmospheric electronic sounds.

Kabeaushé turns convention on its head with his audacious, futuristic pop – somewhere between theatrical performance and the wildest club night. Inspired by Prince, Grace Jones and Bollywood, he delivers an eccentric, sensual and hypnotic show – a sweet explosion of overcharged energy that redefines the landscape of the contemporary afro-pop scene.

Since the release of his first album in 2005 "Don't Stop Dub", Kanka has blown a breath of fresh air to the planet Dub. Even though his music draws its influences from Jamaican and English reggae-dub, Kanka's meticulous productions and sustained rhythms permit him to conquer an audience as much electro as reggae and take them into a powerful trance. Wanna Jammin' ?

King Hannah, a Liverpool indie rock duo, combines hypnotic folk, alternative rock and shoegaze. Inspired by their travels, "Big Swimmer" is a raw and captivating album, driven by crackling guitars, cinematic atmospheres and Sharon Van Etten's magnetic voice.

Kuna Maze, a bassist and producer based in Brussels, shapes a sound where jazz, broken beat and house intertwine with finesse. Driven by the energy of live performance and improvisation, he transforms each performance into a unique experience, mixing club and spontaneity.

Lasai, the emblematic voice of Spanish reggae, has been fusing dancehall, roots and modern sounds since 2010 with his captivating flow and conscious lyrics. He has teamed up with Sinai Sound, a British handmade sound system based in Sheffield since 2013, which perpetuates the traditional roots reggae style while adding a contemporary touch.

LABAT, a Lyon adoptee who's in love with vinyl and MPC, will be installing his gears at Dour Festival for the second time. After having signed on various important labels (Steel City Dance Discs, D.KO, Wolf, Magik Black Records, Faces & MCDE), he's founded his own label in collaboration with the artist Polow: Alélah Records.

Le Motel, a Brussels-based beatmaker, and Magugu, a Nigerian MC-producer signed to Ninja Tunes, join forces for an explosion of afrobeat, dancehall, drum'n'bass and dubstep sounds. With their EP "Kindness Weakness" (2023), released on the Maloca label by Le Motel, they promise a real "turn-up"!

A non-binary trans sound creature, the talu invokes a bewitching blend of cloud rap, post trip-hop, electro and queer erotic ASMR, imbued with melancholic pop. Between sweet whispers and insolent curses, he/she sings about non-heterosexual sex, rage and autotune, carried by the feverish textures of Maïa Blondeau and o0ryxss4355.

LEENALCHI is an alternative seven-piece band comprised of four vocalists, two bassists, and a drummer. The 1st full-length album "SUGUNGGA" released in 2020, won three awards at the 18th Korean Music Awards, including "Musician of the Year" and "Best Modern Rock Song. The music video,featuring illustrations by artist Yoon Yeji and typography from MHTL Studio, is directed by the young director Lee Na-kyung and invites you into LEENALCHI’s strange and fantastical world.

We no longer need to introduce Lefto Early Bird. Known for his eclectic shows, his mythical weekly residence at Kiosk Radio, the digger and tastemaker meanders easily across styles and clubs around the world.

Library Card is a clash of contrasts: abrasive and melodious, explosive and introspective. Founded in Rotterdam in 2021, the quartet blends sharp spoken word, unpredictable rhythms, and polymorphic guitars.

Lovelace, a young Brussels artist from the alternative pop scene, creates in her "lab-room" a unique sound universe mixing robotic, soft and saturated sounds. Inspired by Billie Eilish, 070 Shake and Babysolo33, she mixes joviality, authenticity and excess to tackle the absurdity of the world with self-deprecation and melancholy.

M.A.I.R, also known as Mairo, a rising star of Swiss rap, shakes up the scene with sharp lyrics and raw energy. With over 10 million streams and a sold-out tour, he asserts his bold and free-spirited universe. His Grünt 68, a unique performance, and his 2025 tour confirm his status as a must-see.

From Boomtown to Glastonbury via the Fusion festival, Mandidextrous infuses its drum & bass, bass house and jungle to all four corners of Europe. As founder of the Amen4Tekno label, she delivers high-energy mixes which also happens to be the most relevant adjective to describe My Bad Sister, twins from East London who sing, dance and string punchlines.

MAQUINA. is a Lisbon trio that fuses krautrock, industrial techno and noise during feverish and immersive performances. MAQUINA. brings a raw and hypnotic energy to the European underground scene.

Marathon, an Amsterdam trio, fuses shoegaze and post-punk in an intense sound vortex. Their devastating stage energy and debut EP position them as one of the rising talents to watch closely.

Bottle-fed to Sonic Youth and Modern Lovers, marcel is a potpourri of half a century of saturated music spat out in a Walloon version. It's noise and it's fast. It's marcel.

Back after international success, Maria Iskariot chooses the stage over Eurovision to celebrate one year of existence and the release of her EP, "EN/EN". A tour through Belgium is shaping up to be hot with a visit to Dour Festival on the Le Garage stage !

Marie Davidson, a Montreal artist signed to the legendary DEEWEE label of the Deewale brothers, fuses an arid and ghostly synth-wave with brutal and falsely naive lyrics. Her latest album, "City of Clowns", co-written with Soulwax and Pierre Guerineau, was released on February 28, 2025. She continues to captivate audiences with live performances featuring hypnotic rhythms.

MariJah, a Belgian reggae and dub vocalist with a message of peace and unity, joins forces with Metta Frequencies, the duo composed of Mighty Patch and Mighty Max. Since 2017, Metta Frequencies has been creating a powerful and cosmic dub, mixing deep bass, bewitching saxophones and international collaborations. Together, they will offer you a unique live performance, fusing roots and UK stepper for an unforgettable interstellar journey.

Marion Di Napoli, producer, DJ and performer with a captivating voice, stands out with her Mystical Techno, a mixture of darkness and light. After a first EP in collaboration with Charlotte de Witte on her label KNTXT, she quickly rose to the biggest techno stages at Boomtown, Fusion and soon at Dour Festival.

A Belgian with Angolan roots, awarded for her role in the movie "Black", Martha Da'ro mixes soul, hip-hop and funk with elegance and fragility. A warm, unique voice and falsely nonchalant phrasing. Perfectly embodied in her unstoppable "Summer Blues", the flagship of her first EP "Cheap Wine & Paris". It is this EP that she will whisper in your ears like a precious secret!

Mézigue and Mad Rey, rising figures of the French electronic underground, will meet on stage for a searing set. Signed on D.KO Records, the flagship label of Parisian house, their performance at Dour Festival is shaping up to be a must-see.

More graou than meow, Miki, a young French-Korean artist, spending time in the mists of the afters and on her trips in BlaBlaCars. Geekos, producer and musician, she has listened to a lot of Japanese city pop and electronic music. By processing sounds and distorting her voice, she built a powerful megaphone to an intimate and unfiltered writing.

Murdock has been igniting the biggest festivals for over 20 years, from Tomorrowland to EDC Las Vegas. Head of the Rampage Recordings and Radar Records labels, he shapes the future of drum and bass while delivering explosive sets, fueled by exclusives and classics.

Nathalie Duchene, a Belgian actress and DJ, mixes tropical and techno sounds. After international performances and projects on several labels, she created "Praia", a luminous project born from her desire to make the world dance.

osmoze., a 24-year-old rapper from Brussels who is part of the J&A (young & ambitious) collective, creates rap that mixes depth and musicality, between jazz, soul and RnB. With his album "Le Ciel Comme Atelier" ("The Sky As a Workshop"), he explores the intimate alongside his producer Abraham. After a remarkable sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique, he confirms his rise on the Belgian scene.

Originally from Lille, like his three Club Cheval bandmates, Panteros666 is now a kind of Don Draper of the digital era: he creates sites in the form of interactive samplers accompanied by deliberately absurd and psychedelic clips. At Dour Festival, he will deliver his "digimodernist" music, broken down into post-Detroit layers, slowed-down UK garage vocals, minimal arrangements, techno kick and epic structures.

Parfait, a key figure in techno rave, electrifies dancefloors with raw and uncompromising energy. Co-founder of Possession, revealed by Boiler Room in 2019, she imposes her vision of the dancefloor.

Founding member of L'Or du Commun, collaborator of Romeo Elvis and Lous and the Yakuza, Primero, an artist with unique writing and interpretation skills, unveils to us little by little his brand of rap that is marked by 1,000 different influences.

From the ever sprawling and bustling Dar Es Salaam Singeli scene, comes unique Mother and Daughter duo Rehema Tajiri and Queen Asher. Rehema Tajiri’s career spawns over 20 years, first through the Tanzanian-Congolese rumba scene, as a singer and a dancer. Following the footsteps of her mom, Queen Asher decides to become the first singeli female DJ. Their energy and connection on stage has once again elevated singeli into a whole new dimension, combining Queen Asher’s youthful explosiveness with Rehema Tajiri’s experience and vocal power.

SERVO is the collision of post-punk and chaos. A Rouen-based duo where hypnotic mists and sonic storms collide, driven by a voice that oscillates between icy trance and feverish incantation. They hit the nail on the head with "Monsters" (2024), an album conceived as a live experience: brutal, immersive, inevitable.

Between drum and bass and deep-tech, between day and night, there is only one step: a latent duality harnessed by Nadjet and Rababe, the two sisters who form the duo Shawiya Tribe. These limitless sisters will be bringing a constellation-like set to the Balzaal stage.

Soulful singer Bee from Glasgow joins Sinai Sound System to bring her unique voice and vibrant energy.

Based in Sheffield, Sinai Sound has built a solid reputation in just a few years, exploring all the mutations of bass music while remaining deeply rooted in the heritage of dub. Their strength lies in their ability to make both old Jamaican records and contemporary productions resonate with unparalleled power and clarity of sound.

Sisley & BenOneShot is the meeting of two players of the drum and bass scene who set out to conquer Fuse and other Tomorrowland by offering up an endless B2B that never fails to surprise us. Be to be.

Sixsixsixties, a Belgian master of ceremonies, has made his mark on the Brussels scene. Today, he co-organizes SPEK, a queer safe space, and hosts a residency on Kiosk Radio. A member of the Snoephut collective, he turns dancefloors upside down with his groove, dub and house mixes.

Snapped Ankles, an enigmatic collective from the woods, fuse wild post-punk and tribal rhythms during immersive performances. Since ""Come Play The Trees"" (2017), their aura has grown, driven by BBC 6 Music, KEXP and shows on legendary stages such as SXSW. In 2025, ""Hard Times Furious Dancing"" marks their return with an explosive tour including an upcoming visit to Dour Festival.

SPRINTS bring their feverish and sincere rock to stages all around the world. Between explosive tours and their critically acclaimed debut album Letter to Self, released in 2024, the Dublin quartet is establishing itself as an unstoppable force in contemporary rock.

Stella Rose doesn't just sing, she hypnotizes. With "Eyes of Glass" (2023), she delivers incandescent rock, between dark poetry and electric fever. Praised by Rolling Stone UK and NME, muse of Hedi Slimane, she brings her spectral underground aura to major stages, opening for Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden.

Sunday Charmers, a Brussels-based duo, fuses pop, post-punk, and soul to make melancholy dance. With a sound at the crossroads of The Cure and Billie Eilish, they deliver an intense new album, blending raw energy and introspection.

Surusinghe, a DJ and producer from Melbourne now based in London, offers ultra energetic and unexpected sets with reggaeton, broken beat or even techno influences combined with sounds that pay tribute to her Sri Lankan origins. In 2023, she was on the NME's list of 100 emerging artists to follow and has since released her first EP which has received rave reviews as well as the support of Jamie xx, HAAi and VTSS.

Born in Bolivia and based in Brussels, Susobrino mixes Latin American rhythms with acoustic and electronic sounds. A passionate self-taught musician, he plays several instruments and creates compositions that pay tribute to his roots.

Teksa, a French producer from the Auvergne volcanoes, is a key player in the acidcore, mentalcore and tekno scene in Europe. Signed with Omny Lab and Underground Tekno, his live sets, always evolving, immerse the audience in an intense universe, where sharp kicks and powerful bass create a percussive sound experience.

With his booming voice, cutting lyrics and unpredictable flow: TH embodies raw and innovative rap. Between Bondy-Nord and Fort-de-France, he transforms his life experience into E-TRAP, a futuristic sound where glitches and bass shatter the rules. After SIGNAL (2023) and some outstanding hits, he is on the move, ready to take on anything.

A clever combination of brass and drums, The Brums is a band from Liège that has signed a record deal with Flak Records. All their instruments are in perfect harmony and ready to create an explosive mix. Come and dance to their music mixing electronic sounds, jazzy and groovy!

THK reinvents dub by merging bass music and electro, sometimes enhanced by a bewitching saxophone. Their infectious energy sets stages ablaze in France and beyond, from Europe to Mexico. Between albums, EPs and collaborations (Panda Dub, KT Gorique, etc.), the duo instills a festive trance with powerful bass.

TOCCORORO, a Madrid-based Cuban DJ with ballroom, techno, hardstyle and jersey club influences, is coming back to Dour Festival after an epic dj set in 2023. We all know that she will crank up the thermostat.

Tshegue is pure fire onstage, transcending its audience between Kinshasa and Paris. Trained in Paris, Faty Sy Savanet and Nicolas “Dakou” Dacunha unveiled their first EP in 2017, mixing rock, electro and African beats sung in Lingala. With "Argent", their music becomes raw, organic and contemporary, combining ancestral influences and personal questions.

Turquoise, an unclassifiable Brussels group, fuses post-punk, new wave and shoegaze in a bewitching universe. Driven by the hypnotic voice of Sarah Boom and poetic melodies in French, their debut album "Avant Demain" marks a meteoric rise on the alternative scene.

ULTRA SUNN illuminates darkwave with sounds combining EBM, synthetic layers, new beat and post-punk. Formed in Brussels in 2019, the duo has been on a roll with collaborations and world tours, driven by the success of "Keep Your Eyes Peeled".

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and voice of her generation Uwase is also a producer with enlightened ideas. In the tradition of a pioneer like Julie McLarnon or an adventurer like Caroline Polachek, the Belgian singer masters the smallest details of her artistic vision.

Uzi Freyja, winner of the 2023 Chorus Prize, fuses rap, punk and electro with raw charisma. After setting the Labo stage on fire in 2023, she returns to Dour Festival to unveil her debut album "Bhelize Don't Cry," an emotional and initiatory journey.

VAAGUE, Antoine Pierre's solo project, fuses acoustic and electronic drums for an organic and immersive live show. Between jazz, bass music and ambient, he pushes the boundaries of sound and improvisation.

A co-founder of the legendary UK Soundsystem KAOTIK, Vandal has been musical from a young age. Being inspired by the FreeTekno culture of Europe, the Free Parties he had witnessed over the years in Bristol and fuelled with a huge passion for Reggae music and Rave, he combined them together in his unique style to create a fresh modern sound.

Brussels' best kept secret: VILLENOIRE. Formed by veterans of the scene, the band blends abyssal heaviness with captivating melody, driven by a colossal sound. Between Cave In and Thrice in the studio, as furious as Every Time I Die on stage, they hit hard from their first single "Rest Amazed".

Vixen Sound, a dynamic Scottish selecta, shakes up stages around the world with an explosive mix of dub, reggae and dancehall. After appearances at Dubquake, Rototom and Glastonbury, Vixen Sound ignites the crowds with her exclusive gems. A former member of Mungo's Hi Fi, she is now on the road with her own sound system and touring with Sinai Sound.

Von Bikräv is controlled chaos: a DJ from the Parisian suburbs, boss of Frapcore, an explosive cocktail between rap and hardcore techno. A former member of Casual Gabberz, founder of the label 20CONTRE1, and a talented remixer (shoutout to Mélenchon & Alkpote), he delivers sets that shake up clubs and festivals across the globe. The only rule: smash it, with style.

WASTE doesn't just play, it screams. Between experimental noise and dark post-punk, the band delivers an explosive cocktail of manic screams, shrill guitars and pounding rhythms. On stage, it's pure explosion: raw energy, unapologetic chaos, and uncontrollable mosh pits. Be careful, WASTE doesn't just make the amps shake... A true tidal wave is to be expected on the Le Garage scene!