Taking over East London’s Victoria Park in August 2024, award-winning All Points East Festival is back for its sixth edition. Since its inception, the ten-day festival has become renowned for its exceptionally curated line-ups, which encompasses everything from world-class headliners, to up and coming talent, as well as a free midweek programme. This year the organisers have outdone themselves, ensuring All Points East Festival 2024 is an event on London’s festival calendar that you will not want to miss.
Kicking off on 16th August, the festival is set to deliver two huge weekends of music and entertainment. Bringing together huge names from the indie and electronic genres – including Grammy award-winning artists, DJs and producers – this exciting festival always manages to surround itself with a much-deserved buzz. With a line-up this long and prestigious, it can be overwhelming to face the decision of who to put on your must-see list, which is why Noctis have put together a list of 5 stand out acts, making sure you get the most out of your visit to this years All Points East Festival.
Gossip
Get ready to live your Skins-inspired fantasy to the iconic indie-pop hits of American trio Gossip. Bringing a fierce energy and dance-floor ready beats to the festival, the band are back after their second hiatus much to the delight of their cult following. Led by charismatic singer Beth Ditto, the band are known for their indie anthems, including Standing in the Way of Control and Heavy Cross. Catch the band as they help bring the festival to an unforgettable close on Sunday 25th August.
Arlo Parks
British singer songwriter Arlo Parks is back in the capital for a homecoming show which promises to be a celebration of her huge success over the past four years. Blending the boundaries between indie, folk, pop and R&B, Arlo Parks’ music is punchy yet tender, inspired by the likes of Sylvia Plath, Radiohead and Joni Mitchell. Released to critical acclaim, her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams won the prestigious Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2021 and launched her as an artist to watch. Enjoy her set on Sunday 18th, one of the festivals more chilled-out days.
Nas
After being inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame last year, music-industry giant Nas is set to make a rare appearance in London. His critically acclaimed 1994 debut record Illmatic initiated a hugely successful career, which has seen him amass numerous platinum records, Grammy nominations, and notable collaborations. Renowned as the greatest rapper of all time, Nas is one of the most exciting musicians to ever grace the stage at Victoria Park. Watch his unmissable performance on Saturday 17th.
Loyle Carner
Benjamin Coyle-Larner, better known as his performance alias Loyle Carner is an exciting talent, hailing from the UK’s rap scene. After the release of his debut album Yesterday’s Gone in 2017, Carner became the recipient of multiple Mercury and Brits nominations and cemented his reputation as a respected and influential figure in British music. Returning to the capital after a string of sold-out shows last year, his booking at All Points East Festival is considered a continuation of his legacy as an esteemed live performer. Don’t miss it, as his performance as headliner on Saturday 17th is his only London live date for 2024 – and is his biggest show yet.
Kaytranada
Known for his genre-defying style, infectious beats, and electrifying live performances, Montreal-born DJ and producer Kaytranada is an absolute must-see. Having announced himself as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music through his two-time Grammy award-winning album, Bubba, Kaytranada captivates audiences around the globe with his innovative fusion of electronic, hip hop, and R&B. Catch him playing the mainstage as he kicks off the festival in style as the headliner on Friday 16th August.
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Words: Sophie Meeson