Audi presents Wilderness unveils a thrilling late-night lineup featuring KOKO Electronic, Confidence Man DJ, Plump DJs, and more. The festival promises a mix of electrifying music, stunning performances, and unforgettable experiences for attendees.
Audi presents Wilderness announces an electrifying late-night line-up of world class DJs, high octane live bands and risque performance to thrill. Additions to the sprawling line-up include: KOKO Electronic, Confidence Man DJ, Plump DJs, Dr Meaker and Afriquoi.
They join the already announced Basement Jaxx - who perform their first live show for a decade, 90s rave pioneers Orbital and French dream-pop duo Air.
As the sun sets and the shadows grow long, golden hour blazes across the flaming Cornbury plains, the Night Realm crackles to life. Lasers leap from the forest canopy. Sound systems warmed and dancefloors energised, the party takes on a different persona. Hedonists: assemble.
This year, for the very first time, Audi presents Wilderness are proud to announce a Valley partnership with KOKO Electronic - the late night arm of the London’s iconic KOKO, dedicated to championing electronic music. A constant hot ticket, KOKO Electronic has played a big part in the historic venue’s resurgence following its visionary redesign and reopening in April 2022. Residencies from Kerri Chandler and Francis Mercier to appearances from Jyoty, Dixon, Madlib, Uncle Waffles, Marco Carola and The Blessed Madonna, have all been a huge draw. The talent is amplified by a truly phenomenal venue; adorned with a giant disco ball, the grade II listed Victorian theatre is a room of majesty, with its in-the-round DJ set-up and D&B Audiotechnik sound system.
KOKO Electronic will curate Friday and Saturday night at The Valley, including the mighty Australian mega ravers Confidence Man, who will make their Valley debut with a DJ set guaranteed to be of monumental proportions. They return to Wilderness after lighting up the Main Stage in 2023. Joshua James, long an accomplished part of London and Ibiza’s house and techno scene, is signed to Erol Alkan's Phantasy record label. The unmissable undercard showcases the best of the electronic scene, featuring Sheffield-born Nyra and his richly eclectic sound. Rinse FM resident Isaac Carter blends Deep Chicago and Detroit House with contemporary UK dance, while disco scene regular Hot Cross Fun is set to energize the Valley floor. Also, clad in his suit and tie, Bordeaux-born rockstar Dombrance brings his infectious electronic sounds. Meanwhile, the already announced and totally unstoppable Annie Mac brings her signature fire to the line-up. The legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ and novelist is also the mastermind behind ‘Before Midnight’, the rave-early, home-early party series.
Georgia is the moniker of the club-informed, forward-thinking producer Georgia Barnes - an artist who has collaborated with the likes of Mura Masa, Gorillaz, Shygirl, Baby Tate, Dan Carey and David Jackson, most recently writing with Years and Years’ Olly Alexander and on Shania Twain’s #1 album Queen Of Me. Her latest album Euphoric follows lauded 2020 debut Seeking Thrills - a record animated by Chicago house piano lines, vintage drum machines and Georgia's bespoke street sass.
Infamous late-night party venue The Hustle brings breaks pioneers Plump DJs to add some high-end audio plumpness - the duo were instrumental in defining the breaks scene in the 90s and continue to evolve. Their back catalogue is bristling with underground classics. 13 year old DnB beat-juggling virtuoso DJ Hypester descends to make you lose it and Too Many T’s legendary touring DJ Savage Henry returns with his irrepressible vibes. Hustle residents Tim Fanucci, DJ Oz (this year performing as one half of the Dirty Au Pairs), The Head of State, Saronde, and The Glitter Bosher will, among many others, be doing what they do best and keeping the heat turned all the way UP. In the now traditional techno Sunday slot, there’s a super special Glade Classics B2B set from the festival’s creators Ans & Allaby.
The Atrium welcomes a masterful five-piece live show from Afriquoi, combining Gambian kora, Congolese guitar and Mandinka percussion styles with house, garage, disco, soul and jungle to create something completely huge. Returning favourites include the ultra talented ethereal songwriter and producer Låpsley performing works from her eclectic, genre-spanning back catalogue as well as the ever popular totally rinsing Bristol institution Eats Everything.
Meanwhile, making their Wilderness debut, the ultra cool polymorphic DJ and broadcaster Gok Wan will be opening the festival in style with a Thursday night DJ set that's sure to start the weekend off to a party, and YUCK Circus are a West Aussie production company championing the female voice across live performance. For the first time, they bring their award-winning, no-holds-barred comedy circus to The Atrium, taking on toxic masculinity and gender norms with acrobatics, attitude and a whole lot of laughs.
You’ll find a brace of gorgeous, risque club nights at The House of Sublime - a coalescing of Ibiza vibes and Berlin avant-garde if you will. There's the sexy and sassy, decadent and daring ‘Modest’ from One Night Parties - a celebration exclusively for women and non-binary people to explore their femininity. Chaotic queer dance party Knickerbocker Party install their big vibes, rising DJ doyennes Huns N’ Roses take over The House for an upfront party of energetic pop brilliance and The Yard Theatre present works which will undoubtedly stun and devastate in equal measure. Queer wrestling cult sensation FIST CLUB present Sublime Smackdown - the queer cabaret and pro wrestling night, aka your new favourite pastime. Feast your eyes on a dynamite mash-up of fantastical comedy, sensational drag kings and hard-hitting live wrestling from the most exciting grapplers around. Pro Dominatrix Pamela Blonde runs a workshop in the art, Miss Gold delivers her talk: ‘Mothers who Like To F*ck’, fabulous drag diva Miss Ellaneous performs and there’s a Ballet Queer Dance Workshop to try your fancy footwork at.
The Jumpyard - the rinsing stage with the big, brassy, bassy rhythms curated by Shangri La originators Continental Drifts and Global Local - delivers another treasure trove of absolute gold to keep the entire dance floor in the air. Folk institution Beans On Toast has become something of a cult figure during his 20 year career in folk, releasing an album a year in his trademark political, witty style - often on his birthday. Bristol-based sound system Dr Meaker is composed of electronic and acoustic musicians, uniting to create their internationally adored live Drum & Bass, ‘Bristol style’. Their second album, ‘Dirt & Soul’ was the No. 1 selling Drum & Bass album in the world on its release. Expect huge rhythms from this festival powerhouse. Beat juggling swing n’ Bass impresario Mista Trick is joined by his collective of musicians for a crowd-pleasing live show which rebuffs the restrictions of genre, mixing vintage, vaudeville vibes with distinctly down and dirty drum n’ bass. Jumpyard head Honcho DJ Chris Tofu brings a consortium of his favourite selectors and Bloco B - the vibrant community of musicians and dancers from all walks of life devoted to paying homage to one of Brazil's most prolific cultural art - present Samba and Bass: one of the most joyful performances you’ll ever see. Karma Sheen, the Hindustani, classical, psychedelic-rock group deliver Sufi-inspired lyricism to create a unique and electrifying sound. Brother Bots are an energetic trio project of bass, synth and drums and Mitsumen are the DJ style live band who play well known bangers blended seamlessly into a high energy, highly danceable set.
Infamous HQ of funtimes The Club House is the place for surreal theatrics, games, hysterical dancing and deeply silly participatory escapades. Prolific house and disco DJ Jet Boot Jack delivers a set of his seismic belters, super fun party duo Bangers & Mash bring some kitchen-themed heat, nu-disco label Disco Exotic bring their high-energy DJs renowned for blending vintage disco grooves with tropical, eclectic beats and Gonora Sounds are a busking family band from Zimbabwe who play a mesmerising sungura style of music. Already announced Club House bands include UK brass band trailblazers Brass Funkeys, the dancefloor-filling, thumpingly-good Ibiza Brass, with party starter DJ Max Galactic and The Club House All Stars. The Twisted Time Machine returns, taking you on an interactive journey through time and space landing in all the best musical decades featuring, as usual, a host of pro performers, dancers and DJs.
The Forum is an ideal place to hunker down at as the night draws in, this year Sofar Sounds will be at the helm with their trademark beautiful performance from unannounced artists. YOOF is a youth-led and youth-skewing company with limitless ambitions, bridging the gap between Gen Z and the rest of the world. They bring some talented young artists from their roster to entertain you.
Intriguing venue The Riddle returns with another superlative line-up of DJs from the forefront of the international club scene. Their full line-up will be announced on April 10th.
Audi presents Wilderness remains renowned for the sheer scale, ambition and diversity of its programme. Designed to nourish, to thrill and to inspire, the progressive programme delivers something for everyone. Excitement and escapism, late night exploits, adventures in the wild; it’s uplifting and indulgent in equal parts. Sitting beside the glittering line-up of late night dancefloor adventures you’ll find woodland banquets from Michelin-adorned headline chefs, landscape theatre in secret glades, a world-class menu of outdoor pursuits, beautiful wellbeing sessions and therapies and a family field chock full of colourful characters, games and activities.
Published on 04 April 2025 by Ben Robinson
