Junction 2, trailblazer of underground music festivals in the UK, is getting ready to ignite the music scene once again. Taking place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of July, this year’s edition will see 3 new mind-blowing stages that promise an extraordinary journey for music lovers. Created by the Junction 2 team and brought to life by talented illustrator Doug John Miller, the Grid, Quad, and Blackout stages have each been meticulously designed to transport you to unexplored realms of audiovisual wonder.
Get ready for the Grid stage, the pulsating heart of the festival, boasting an unbeatable lineup of industry elites. Prepare to be blown away by performances from legends like Underworld, Mall Grab b2b Skin on Skin, Adam Beyer & Cirez D, Nabihah Iqbal, and the captivating Max Cooper (Live). With its impeccable soundscapes and mesmerising visuals, this stage guarantees an electrifying experience like no other. The towering speakers will reach over and into the crowd, ensuring uninterrupted sound from any spot and delivering some of the most unforgettable sets of the festival.
Immerse yourself in the Quad, a stage inspired by the lighting techniques of the ’80s and the grandeur of stadium aesthetics. Towering structures adorned with over 100 beams of light will set the backdrop for two extraordinary partners throughout the weekend. On Friday, the legendary Phonica Records will curate an immersive audio journey into the realms of electronic music. On Saturday, brace yourself for the sounds of FUSE, bringing together cutting-edge sounds and boundless energy. Artists like Dixon, Daphni B2b Hunee, Dan Shake, Enzo Siragusa B2b Dyed Soundorom, and Margaret Dygas B2b Sonja Moonear will take the stage.
Expect to have your senses tingled at the Blackout stage, an astonishing sensory feast crafted in collaboration with Ticketswap and visionary Japanese artist Manami Sakamoto. Spanning an impressive 120 meters of semi-permeable video panels, this multi-layered visual installation pushes the boundaries of perception. Enter the fully blacked-out tunnel enclosure, where the pulsating sounds of DJ Stingray b2b Objekt, Kettama, Dax J, FJAAK, Sama’ Abdulhadi, and other talents will guide you through a labyrinth of hypnotic beats and immersive art.
Amongst these 3 new stages are also the iconic bridge stage that has brought Junction 2 to fame over the years. The large stage makes full use of the tall motorway infrastructure to create a long stage with epic light displays at the end. The Bridge will see some of techno’s finest including the likes of Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Charlotte de Witte, Ben UFO b2b Helena Hauff and many more. 2023 will also see the return of the magical forest stage where the Hessle Audio Trio, Midland, CC:DISCO! and more will supply groovers in the woods all day long.
Junction 2 is one of the UK’s best festival for a reason so you don’t want to miss out. Tickets can be found here.
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