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"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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IDPizzle is the voice of a generation bridging Kinshasa and Brussels, delivering a truly electrifying live experience. With his project "Legendary", he offers an intimate and powerful tribute to his mother and a testament to his journey of resilience. On stage, he brings every word to life with raw energy, sharp flow, and captivating presence. Blending Congolese rumba, drill, and afrobeat, IDPizzle crafts a unique, personal, and promising sound.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.