Returning to their original home, the inimitable Boston Manor Park, this year’s edition is set to be the boldest Junction 2 yet, as the team gathers their energy from recent years to present a revitalized Junction 2. This occasion intends to surpass earlier ones. with upgraded staging, a new site, and a long-term outlook.
Having confirmed a host of familiar favorites alongside new members of the Junction 2 family, this year will see a renewed focus on alliances, with DJs delivering spellbinding back-to-back sets. All of the combinations were made with the intention of letting the performers fully express themselves and resulting in a really distinctive experience both in the booth and on the dance floor.
Junction 2 has unveiled 23 artists from various electronic genres spread over two days. Underworld, Ben UFO with Helena Hauff, Daphni with Hunee, Dixon, DJ Stingray 313 with Objekt, Elkka with Sofia Kourtesis, Jeff Mills, KT, Mall Grab with Skin on Skin, Midland, and more will perform on Friday. Saturday will feature performances by Adam Beyer, Cirez D, Asch Pintura, Astra Club (Carlita B2B DJ Tennis), Charlotte de Witte, Dax J, Enzo Siragusa b2b Dyed Soundorom, Fjaak, Gene On Earth b2b The Ghost, Hessle Audio Trio, Kessie, Margaret Dygas b2b Sonja Moonear, Nina Kraviz, Praslesh.
After three postponed festivals, Junction 2 will take place on July 21 and 22 this year and welcome back the Junction 2 family. As part of a payment plan program, tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 17, at 12 p.m., and may be purchased with a £20 deposit, allowing you to spread the cost out over the ensuing months.
Junction 2’s return to Boston Manor Park after four long years is going to make for the most significant moment in the events history. A long-awaited opportunity to get back to our spiritual home and once again experience what is still the best festival site in the Capital. In terms of lineup we are delighted with how it’s taken shape; some massive debuts combined with many fresh new names and some huge new stage designs, it truly feels like a year of rebirth and regrowth for the festival. – Jeff Gray, Promoter at Junction 2
Junction 2 Friday lineup includes Underworld, Dixon, Jeff Mills and more
On Friday, November 21, Underworld perform in London for the first time in four years, a long-awaited homecoming. Karl Hyde and Rick Smith had a huge impact on electronic music, and their importance cannot be overstated. They had both fresh material and timeless classics available over a nearly 40-year career. This unique and exceptional set will be among the weekend’s high points. Jeff Mills, a pioneer of Detroit techno, will join them for his eagerly anticipated Junction 2 premiere. Utilising four decks alongside his trusty 909, Jeff will no doubt take the Junction 2 faithful to places they have never been to before.
Along with these two legends, Junction 2 have a group of DJs that are renowned for their audacious, daring decisions while playing the turntables and devotion to their sound, with many of them performing back-to-back. These include Helena Hauff and Ben UFO, playing their first B2B for many years; house and disco masters Daphni and Hunee, whose synergy behind the decks is a joy to behold; highly respected technical wizard Objekt, who joins forces with Detroit electro legend DJ Stingray 313, Elkka teams up with Sofia Kourtesis, whilst Mall Grab and Skin on Skin go head to head, bringing with them some of the hardest hitting techno slammers of the day.
Along with these duos, the lineup also includes a number of solo performers, such as Innervisions head honcho Dixon, who brings his distinctive brand of house music. Newcomers include Midland, who is constantly cementing his integral status within UK club culture; Or:la, whose star has not stopped rising since her phenomenal Boiler Room debut back in 2017; producer wunderkind Otik; purveyor of heart-tugging house, plus Mona Yim, KT and Storm Mollison, all of which are hotly tipped for a bumper 2023.
Saturday at Junction 2 with Adam Beyer and Cirez D
With the help of London’s FUSE, Junction 2’s Saturday will provide a condensed collection of musicians with an emphasis on the techno, minimal, and tech-house genres.
Adam Beyer makes a second appearance at Junction 2, but this time is a little different because the Drumcode CEO squares off against fellow Swede Eric Prydz, who performs under the techno alias Cirez D. The duo has performed together extensively over the world, but this UK festival performance marks their very first time doing so in the Capital. Expect unadulterated techno carnage and an unforgettable musical experience from two of the best to ever do it.
Charlotte de Witte and Nina Kraviz will also be joining Junction 2, two incredible artists that continue to perform at the highest level. Both are considered as major female tastemakers despite being at different stages of their careers.
Astra Club, the brilliant collaboration of Carlita and DJ Tennis, who continue to push their hypnotic brand of house to great effect, Dax J, a master of the craft in all aspects of his artistry, with a nearly unparalleled commitment to the hardest-hitting techno out there, Sama’ Abdulhadi, who continues to define and redefine the genre through her use of real-world samples and unique productions, and German duo FJ will also perform this year.
Hessle Audio and FUSE at Junction 2
Additionally, Junction 2 is honored to collaborate with the prominent UK label Hessle Audio. Ben UFO, Pearson Sound, and Pangaea, the label’s three founders, will be joined by a variety of DJs noted for their innovative approaches to production and DJing, which will be announced soon.
FUSE come at Junction 2 for their first-ever festival stage in their hometown, continuing the concept of musical collaboration. First, Dyed Soundorom, one of minimal’s most well-known and respected DJs, goes B2B with FUSE head Enzo Siragusa, a renowned tastemaker when it comes to low-slung, bass-heavy tech house. Sonja Moonear and Margaret Dygas, two of the genre’s best pickers, will join J2 for what is sure to be a stunning presentation of expertly put-together tracks. Along with The Ghost B2B Gene on Earth and Raresh and Praslea, who perform as Praslesh, they are joined by the fearsome pair known as Praslesh.
In addition to these B2B collaborations, Leeds-based Kessie debuts at Boston Manor Park with her varied, bass-driven sound.
Overall, this is Junction 2’s most progressive and diverse line-up to date, perfectly suited to the free-thinking and constantly-evolving scene of today. Returning to home soil once again, this really feels like it’s going to be something special – join us for an unparalleled two day celebration of underground sonics and the very best electronic music the scene has to offer.
