An indie sound almost tailor-made for Wilde Weide. Frontwoman Abir swings from porcelain-soft to blaze-bright, threading dreamlike phrases through layered guitars. Hiqpy is an obvious addition to our curators: fresh perspective, meticulous mindset and and a no-shortcuts mindset.

Hand-built dance music with a disco glow, brushing past kraut, funk and electro. Their live performances have become myth worthly, proven in multiple line-ups at sister festivals Wildeburg and Into the Woods. Their take on the music world fits us perfectly and we're welcoming their vision with open arms as the Wilde Weide DNA runs in their veins.

As the driving force behind the Brighter Days club series, she and Masalo have been making serious strides since 2014. They hosted a long-running radio show on Worldwide FM and released an compilation on Rush Hour in collaboration with artists from across the globe. Kamma knows how to steer the music world and how to color the dance floor.

Sef bottles everyday life into lines that stay with you. A pop philosopher who crafts songs that glide on the surface yet echo underneath. For years he’s crossed scenes, generations and emotions with ease, so this role as curator will fit him like a glove.

He knows how to capture that rare blend of craft and joy on every stage he touches. Early-trance, racing pulse and a hit of euphoria flippes the rooms he enters. With a past as a booker and as the force behind the label Agrio Tracks, this year he’s setting the board, showcasing a wide palate from rising DJs to established live acts he believes in.

An adventurous electronic style reminiscent of Four Tet and DJ Koze. 1tbsp combines quirky lo-fi house and indie dance with influences from UK garage and Latin house.

The two Belgian brothers behind Soulwax have been at the forefront of electronic music since 1995. Their live sets blend rock, house and electronica into a constantly innovative experience.

For over 30 years the leading Surinamese kaseko outfit: a twelve-piece live band led by Maikel Deira, famed for their infectious, authentic sound that gets crowds moving. For the people, with the people.

Rotterdam DJ who flawlessly mixes disco, boogie, jazz, house, Afro and Brazilian sounds into sets full of musical narrative and vocal richness.

With sensually biting sets inspired by the New York ballroom scene, BASHKKA bursts with energy on every dancefloor she conquers.

BELLA's uplifting house, infused with acid, electro edges and '90s-inspired songs, has put her on the map in a short space of time.

Bente found her voice early on, but broke through in 2019 with honest Dutch pop songs. With her second album, she found a new musical compass: mature, candid and back to basics.

The Blessed Madonna brings love and courage to the dance floor, using a combination of Chicago house and disco, interspersed with echoes of piano and gospel.

Timeless synth percussion and electro, created by analogue drum machines and modular bass lines. BSS brings a story to the club that translate sophistication to the field.

A groovy, garagey, glamorous, filthy and downright gnarly punk band. Feels like getting hit by a 10-ton lorry, smells like bright-red patent stilettos fresh out the box, and seriously makes you question your nine-to-five.

The Austrian duo blends indie, rock and electronic influences into a raw and atmospheric whole. With an eye for detail, they develop everything in-house, from music to videos and stage design.

New York DJ/producer and label owner blurs boundaries into a high-energy sound with a raw rave spirit, all about freedom and connection.

A veteran of the Amsterdam electronic music scene, with residencies at Trouw, De School and Club 11, Cinnaman continues to innovate while always delivering what you expect.

Amsterdam-based DJ and producer who seamlessly blends live instruments and electronic productions, translating disco, funk, and garage from the 70s, 80s, and 90s into moments that stay with you.

A writer for people who don’t read. Brings a dash of literary context, some cynical wittering, and either a hymn of praise or a full-blown lament about the rest of the programme.

He talks about everything he notices in the world — always drawing on whatever he can drag up from the deepest part of his soul. Sometimes described as the lovechild of Ramses Shaffy and Young Thug.

Raw, shameless, and physical theatre with a sharp edge.

A band that seems to thrive on collapse and yet has been going for 31 years. Deerhoof has long been regarded as one of the greatest rock bands ever, and if you think that’s an exaggeration, you’ve never seen them live.

American singer-songwriter Dekker translates personal stories into introspective indie folk. With three albums since 2019 and hundreds of performances across Europe, he is steadily gathering a growing fan base.

7-piece live disco powerhouse: a flow like a DJ set—long tension arcs, seamless transitions, raw Brazilian disco/zouk/funk influences, and a show that turns the stage into a pressure cooker.

As the driving force behind Raptor House, DJ Babatr set an entire culture in motion: his own language in which he mixes techno, (ghetto) house and tribal influences into raw, percussion-oriented sets.

For years, he has been found wherever good music is playing, sweeping polarisation off the (turn) table. DJ St. Paul unites extremes with his characteristically colourful mix of electronic beats and indie bangers.

DJ Sweet6teen delves deep into 90s rave, trance and eurohouse, delivering energetic sets full of forgotten gems.

With decades of experience, Eris Drew combines craftmanship with ecstatic focus. The rave-driven house sound is rhythmically exhilarating, high-energy and has the soul of ritual danse music.

Her sets feature house music filled with tribal basslines and rich in percussion and euphoria. She draws inspiration from the 1990s and early 2000s and brings an undeniable energy to the dance floor.

Post-kraut sleazepop disco: fuzz, drones and pummelling grooves with a knife between the teeth. From Rotterdam’s underground to far beyond: a live pestilence spreading at breakneck speed.

Enchantingly melancholic post-rock. With emphatic, near cult-like live shows and experimental instrumentation, they sharpen the alt scene to a fine point.

A musical clusterfuck featuring members of Cavolo Nero, Dorpsstraat 3 and Nusantara Beat: dark but danceable Dutch-language songs where your worst traits get to sparkle under the disco ball. Think Talking Heads with a splash of Doe Maar and Het Goede Doel.

Raw, honest, razor-sharp and full of feeling. Since 2008, he’s been one of the household names in Dutch rap, known for exploring under-the-skin emotions: from himself, from those around him, and from society.

All-day laid-back grooves and tropical breakbeats for the ultimate holiday mode.

Dutch punk with a critical wink and an anarchist agenda: ultra-short but serious bangers.

As the name suggests, this hut throws the biggest party in the smallest space.

Hip-hop, jazz, classical, soul and cabaret melt into a completely unique Dutch-language sound. Catchy hooks, beat-switches, samples and live instruments underpin his poetically expressive raps.

From the Saharan blues of assouf, Imarhan forges a blistering mix of funk, psychedelia and groove. Ancient Tuareg poetry meets funk and psychedelic music. Desert rhythms made to dance in the now.

Sun-drenched rush of ’90s house, Balearic and garage, with progressive rollers and a touch of disco.

Through a blend of glistening vocal pieces, strings of dreamy melodies and distinctive rhythms, Ineffekt cleverly takes on a sound that both feels comfortable and illusive.

The men from Jungle By Night take their places behind the turntables and, together with their mates, know just how to strike the right tone.

What started as a solo project grew into a genre-defying punk band. Sharp lyrics, crackling beats, piercing riffs and thunderous bass lines form an intense live show full of powerful messages.

Spent years in record shops, her signature sound features pulsating bass lines with a nod to pop. Dreamy melodies, analogue synths and solid techno set the tone.

Kyra Khaldi mixes elegant and raw music and makes it sensual and trippy, translating contrasts into warm, compelling sets.

Where her DJ sets chase energy and excitement, her live shows reveal a rawer and more intimate world. Lenxi combines melancholic synths, heavy bass lines, ragged electronics and her own visceral vocals.

The love child of Luna and Nero Erotica exudes echoes of eighties pop. The project by Narciss and Morphena is sultry, cinematic and heart-pounding.

The Melbourne-born DJ mixes house, disco, electro and funk into dancefloor-oriented sets full of futuristic nostalgia.

Live dance duo blasting ’90s underground rave with the chaos of The Chemical Brothers and Soulwax: analogue, electronic, razor-tight. Total, positive mayhem.

She sets the dance floor in motion with warm house music and the occasional unexpected twist. Her sets feel intuitive and unerring: mixed with flexibility and playful in her choices.

From whisper songs to electronic explosions, this trailblazer moves between indie, liquid DnB, synth and hyperpop, where stories about identity, belonging, femininity and connection find their place.

Blending Indonesian-inspired melodies with pulsing analogue grooves and hypnotic synth layers into a fresh, dancefloor-ready trip. Inda Duran’s Indonesian vocals capture playfulness and everyday mystique, backed by members of Nusantara Beat, Mauskovic Dance Band, The Kik and Altın Gün.

With his Ghanaian roots, Nnelg builds a bridge between West African influences and Dutch hip hop. With albums such as BALANS and IK ZIE JE and collaborations with artists including S10 and Winne, he has proven himself to be one of the most versatile voices on the Dutch hip hop scene.

Honouring tradition but firmly looking ahead: they showcase the diversity of Indonesian music and set the tone for what’s next, with fresh twists that still nod respectfully to their roots.

With calm yet untamed energy, OG Karin mixes different genres into percussion-driven sets, peppered with groove and sensuality.

A timeless, psychedelic rock sound that winks at the ’60s and ’70s. After a period of radio silence, PAUW return with a collective of top-tier musicians, powerful songs and sprawling jams, and (finally) there’s new music in the air.

When the sun is at its peak, Private Hearts Radio starts. Elias Mazian and special guests provide the summer sounds all day.

Raw, future-facing dance music with a nod to the past. Deep, immersive, and elegantly explosive.