Peggy Gou to headline Field Day 2025 in first lineup announcement
Peggy Gou headlines Field Day 2025 alongside Jungle, Skream & Benga, Folamour, and more in a star-studded lineup, as the festival moves to Brockwell Park.
Field Day 2024. Image credit Danny North.
Field Day, one of London’s most beloved electronic music festivals, returns for 2025 with an exciting new chapter. Now set to take place in Brockwell Park, Field Day has announced its first wave of artists, promising another unmissable summer event. South Korean-born, internationally celebrated DJ and producer Peggy Gou is set to headline. Known for her electrifying DJ sets that seamlessly blend techno, house, and electro, Gou has become one of the most sought-after names in electronic music. Her breakout hit (It Goes Like) Nanana topped the charts in 2023, while her debut album I Hear You showcased her distinctive, feel-good sound, cementing her as a true icon in the scene.
Joining Peggy Gou on the Field Day lineup are a host of globally respected electronic artists and pioneers. London duo Jungle will bring their eclectic sounds to the decks with a highly anticipated DJ set, following a series of sold-out shows at Koko. Fans of dubstep can look forward to performances by the legendary Skream & Benga, while French DJ Folamour will add his signature soulful house grooves. The lineup also boasts Dixon, known for his genre-defining sets and AV shows, as well as the underground favourites Mall Grab and Midland. Ross from Friends debuts his latest project, Bubble Love, alongside live performances by Fatima Yamaha and a set from German duo Modeselektor. Also featured is the popular all-female DJ collective Girls Don’t Sync, Grammy-nominated house DJ Jayda G, and techno favourite Paul Woolford, performing as Special Request.
Field Day 2024. Image credit Carolina Faruolo.
With 15 years of shaping London’s music scene, Field Day has a history of stellar lineups that previously hosted artists like Aphex Twin, Charlotte de Witte, and Kraftwerk. Moving to Brockwell Park signals a fresh start for the festival, aiming to expand its influence within London’s vibrant festival scene. Presale tickets go live at 10am on 12th November, with general sales following at 10am on 14th November. This year’s event promises a unique combination of established artists and innovative acts, ensuring that Field Day 2025 will be a memorable start to the summer festival season.
Date: Saturday 24th May 2025. Location: Brockwell Park.
Presale: 12 November 2024, 10am. General sale: 14 November 2024, 10am. Book now.
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