Voted as the ‘Best New Festival of 2015’ by the UK Festival Awards, Wild Life Festival returns for its second instalment at Brighton Brighton City airport.
Developed by Disclosure and Rudimental, Wild Life started off as a popular club night held in various venues, but has now expanded into a festival of mass proportions. Last year entertained the likes of Nas, George Ezra and Wu Tang Clan, who lay down a solid marker when it comes to showcasing an expansive lineup that’s full of diversity.
This year’s festival is set to provide 5 mouthwatering stages; each exhibiting some of the world’s hottest DJs and live acts from around the world. The festival seeks to demonstrate their ability to entice some of the biggest names, which ultimately results in the impressive offering on show, something that’s fully representative of modern day urban culture.
Further lineup announcements have enhanced what was already a jam packed roster and this year’s pool of acts on offer goes some way to outdoing last year’s festivities. Saturday will see the likes of rap titan Skepta and Annie Mac grace the main stage, while Flume, Four Tet and De La Soul will adorn the boards of the other five festival stages. Highlights will undoubtedly be provided by indie hothead RatBoy and Disclosure, who’re both renowned for their electric live sets.
Sunday is set to expand on Saturday’s jam-packed lineup and sees rap God Ice Cube, Bastille, Stormzy and James Bay take to the main stage. Expect explosive sets from the likes of Section Boyz and Pusha T, whose incendiary showings will offer alternatives to the more soulful James Bay and Jamie Woon.
Despite only lasting for two days, Wild Life provides an eclectic blend of the music scene’s most vibrant and energising talent, which presents something for everyone to indulge in.
Wild Life is set to take place on the 11th & 12th of June at Brighton CIty Airport. Both day and weekend tickets for the festival can be found here.
Written by Penny Nakan