A central figure in US indie hip hop, an artist with a recognisable flow, 7 albums to his name, 2 cookery shows, a best-selling book and over a hundred paintings, Action Bronson is an extraordinary artist. He'll be back at the Dour Festival on 18 July. F**ck, that's gonna be delicious 🤤!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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!

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.