ARTISTS

  • Eternal R&B group from nineties

    ETERNAL

    Legendary R&B Girl group Eternal returns for their first UK performance in over a decade! Performing all their greatest hits.

  • Image of 80's pop sensation Bananarama

    BANANARAMA

    Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary! To date, the duo have had 30 Top hits. They have released 12 albums and sold 30 million records.

  • Image of pop rock legends Wet Wet Wet

    WET WET WET

    Melodic pop-rock legends, guaranteeing a euphoric experience with their soulful ballads and anthemic sing-along moments.

  • Image of and once known as The Beautiful South, now reformed as The South

    THE SOUTH

    Celebrating the Beautiful South legacy and great songs of their own, the band continues performing the classic songs! All performed live, and their songs span an impressive 20-year career starting back in 1989!

  • Image of Eurodance sensation The Vengaboys

    VENGABOYS

    The Vengabus is coming! Eurodance sensations The Vengaboys will be bringing their pure pop party vibes to Back 2 Festival this summer. We like to party!

  • Image of the Queen of Clubland, Cascada

    CASCADA

    The Queen of Clubland Cascada comes to Back 2 Festival. Performing her biggest hits, including “Everytime Touch”, “What Hurts More” and “ Evacuate The Dancefloor”.

  • Image of Platinum record selling DJ Sash

    DJ SASH

    Encore Une Fois! Platinum recording-selling legend DJ Sash will be performing a very special closing ceremony on Sunday night.

  • Imag eof multi award winning British boy band Five

    FIVE

    Everybody get up! Multi-award-winning British Boy Band Five come to Nottingham to perform a truly nostalgic of all their biggest hits. Truly one of the 90s most famous boy bands.

  • Image of country infused performers known for hit Cotton Eye Joe

    REDNEX

    Country-infused dance beats, creating a wild, party atmosphere with their energetic stage presence and genre-defying performance.

  • Image of the mind blowing Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra

    SYMPHONIC IBIZA ORCHESTRA

    Get ready for a mind-blowing journey through the legendary sounds of Ibiza as you’ve never heard them before. This is the ultimate night of euphoric dancing, pulsating beats, and high-energy performances that will leave you craving for more.

  • Image of 90's pop rock trio Let Loose

    LET LOOSE

    90s pop-rock trio, igniting memories with anthemic tunes, delivering a dose of feel-good nostalgia and infectious sing-along moments.

  • Image of Spandau Ballet bassist turned DJ, Martin Kemp

    MARTIN KEMP

    Spandau Ballet bassist, actor & 80's ambassador Martin Kemp will be performing a very special 'Back to the 80s DJ Set at Back 2 Festival

  • Image of the King of Bounce Andy Whitby

    ANDY WHITBY

    Hard dance maestro, delivering relentless beats and energy, taking the crowd on a high-octane musical adventure with electrifying drops.

  • Imag eof American Hip House due The Outhere Brothers

    OUTHERE BROTHERS

    Boom boom boom, now let me hear you say way-ooh! The American hip house and Eurodance duo will be flying into the festival for a one-off UK performance.

  • Imag eof the number one Michale Jackson Tribute it's Navi

    NAVI

    Navi is a Trinidadian-born No 1 Michael Jackson tribute artist and actor based in England. Navi starred as Jackson in Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland in 2017.

  • Image of the man behind all things Trance classics, in Dave Pearce

    DAVE PEARCE

    The creator and original presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems, Dave Pearce will be bringing his Renowned energetic uplifting and anthemic “big room” DJ Set to Back 2 Festival.

  • Image of UK Garage legends Artful Dodger

    ARTFUL DODGER

    Re-Rewind, Enter, selecta! UK Garage legends Artful Dodger

  • Image of Drum & Bass icon Danny Byrd

    DANNY BYRD

    Drum & bass icon and king of the dancefloor! Danny Byrd is one of the longest-running Drum & Bass DJs in the game!

  • Image of Mobo Award winning duo DJ Luck & MC Neat

    DJ LUCK & MC NEAT

    With a little bit of Luck, we will make it through the night! The Mobo award-winning duo will be bringing their signature sound of UK Garage to Back 2 Festival.

  • Image of TV, radio presenter and DJ it's Pat Sharp

    PAT SHARP

    English radio presenter, television presenter and DJ. He worked on the children's ITV programme Fun House, was one of the Sky Channel's VJs and presented the Coca-Cola Eurochart Top 50.

  • Image of the Godfather of Happy Hardcore DJ Hixxy

    HIXXY

    The original Godfather of Happy Hardcore DJ Hixxy will be sending people Bonkers! A true innovator of UK Hardcore.

  • Image of pioneering MC Whizzkid

    MC WHIZZKID

    Whatever the BPM, whatever the genre of music, Whizzkid is one of the worlds most gifted lyricists, producers & loved professionals, by his devoted fans & industry alike.

  • Image of UK Hardcore DJ Gammer

    GAMMER

    Consistently voted the Best DJ in UK Hardcore, DJ Gammer has become a worldwide phenomenon! Breaking into new styles in recent years, his sets have become renowned for pure energy and non-stop excitement.

  • Image of the Queen of Hard House Lisa Pin-Up

    LISA PIN-UP

    One of the most loved female DJs on the planet, the Queen of Hard House comes to Back 2 Festival. Known for her skilful mixing and fun party style; her energy is infectious.

  • Image of one of Trances musics legends Lange

    LANGE

    His career began in 1997, signing his first recording contract with Additive Records in the UK. Early popularity was achieved with a collection of releases attracting the attention of industry leaders such as Paul van Dyk & Sasha.

  • Image British Trance music duo The Space Brothers

    THE SPACE BROTHERS

    The Space Brothers are a British trance music duo. Known for producing under a variety of pseudonyms such as Chakra, Lustral, Ascension, Essence, Ultra High, Lamai and The Realm.

  • Image of one Hard Hous emusics longest veterans since 1988, Rob Tissera

    ROB TISSERA

    Rob Tissera has been on the scene since the early beginnings of house music in 1988. Since then he's not only travelled the world as an international house and hard house DJ but he is one of the founding fathers of the club phenomenon Kissdafunk.

  • Image of one of Trance musics established elite Craig Connelly

    CRAIG CONNELLY

    Over the last 10 years Craig Connelly has firmly established his place amongst the Trance Elite. Three #1 selling albums including his latest Believe In Magic which turned into a global TRILOGY tour selling out in LA.

  • Image of Martin Liberty Larner

    MARTIN LIBERTY & SHARKY P

    Delivering high-octane beats and raw energy, creating a hardcore rave atmosphere that resonates with the heart of the genre.

  • Image of afrobeat and dancehall specialists Bugzee & Kofi B

    BUGZEE & KOFI B

    Afrobeat and dancehall fusion, a tropical vibe, infusing the festival with infectious rhythms, lively beats, and a Caribbean flair that keeps the crowd moving.

  • Image of Skillz & Cardiac

    SKILLZ & CARDIAC

    Dynamic duo, merging genres for an explosive set, seamlessly blending styles to create a sonic journey that defies boundaries and keeps the crowd guessing.

  • Image of Garage and bass duo Jaimeson & Viper

    JAIMESON & VIPER

    Garage and bass, a dynamic duo for a lively night, blending garage vibes with bass-heavy beats that keep the dancefloor alive.

  • Image of Blackpools finest Jason Fubar

    JASON FUBAR

    Jason Fubar AKA Ibiza Knights and one half of FUBAR & JESTER - Owner of Fubar's Rum Bar - Blackpool Festival & Back To The Old Pool.

  • Image of Back 2 and video DJs Video Geeks

    VIDEO GEEKS

    Technically gifted and firm Back 2 favourites every year. They are not DJs who play music videos, THEY are Video DJs! A.V. it!

  • Image of Passion head honcho JFK

    JFK

    As well as being known for being the man behind Passion, JFK has secured constantly strong positions in DJ Mag’s Top 100 and in Mixmag, he was voted the country's favourite resident DJ.

  • Image of the man behind Back 2 Festival its James Dean

    JAMES DEAN

    Long-Standing Back 2 Festival Resident James Dean will be bringing his uplifting piano house sound. Performing all the songs you know and love in a fresh modern style.

  • Image of Nightingale legend Back 2 resident Robbie Lewis

    ROBBIE LEWIS

    Resident DJ at Nightingale Club & promoter of Leicester Pride, Robbie is no stranger to Back 2. Our resident never fails to deliver those house vocal bangers!

  • Image of Hardwired and Drum & Bass legend Rich ~Halpin

    RICH HALPIN

    Back 2 Resident DJ bringing the very best sounds from the last 30 years of Drum & Bass!

  • Image of our Back 2 resident DJ Mach

    MACH

    Back 2 resident with a career spanning over 2 decades fusing the harder edge sounds of old-skool with house anthems and trance classics.

  • Image of Stig and Stan

    STIG & STAN

    Back 2 residents return this year for classic house beats and those vocal belters we all know and love to singalong to.

2024 ARENA HOSTS

  • GARAGE NATION

    A collective of garage legends, uniting for a massive set, bringing together the best of garage music, creating an electrifying atmosphere that celebrates the genre's legacy.

  • PASSION CLASSICS

    One of the UK’s longest running brands providing the very best trance and house for over 25 years. From The Emporium in Coalville, this iconic brand is now hosting sellout shows at o2 arenas.

  • KLUBNATION

    Think Clubland on steroids. Bringing the very best in euro/pop trance and dance sounds both past and present. Whether it’s banging beats or vocal heaven this is the place to get it.