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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.