Rina Sawayama and BADBADNOTGOOD announced for Leeds festival World Island

Following the announcement of Mercury Music Prize winner Sampha as the event’s headliner, World Island has now unveiled its second of wave of acts.

Rising pop sensation Rina Sawayama joins the line-up, along with jazz outfit BADBADNOTGOOD, Ninja Tune’s Jordan Rakei, the hotly-tipped Puma Blue, activist and artist Kojey Radical, Jungle, Nubya Garcia, Jarreau Vandal and others. See the full list of newly announced additions below.

After a successful debut last year, World Island will move their sophomore edition to a new location. The seond instalment will be held at Globe Road, Leeds, on 25-27 May.

Head to the festival’s website for more information and read Crack’s Aesthetic feature with Rina Sawayama.

Line-up

Friday
BADBADNOTGOOD
Kojey Radical
Tom Tripp
Blossom Caldarone

Saturday
Jordan Rakei
Sam Gellaitry
Jarreau Vandal
Knox Fortune
Rina Sawayama
Barney Artist
S4U
Eliza
Franc Moody
Dulahli
Malaika

Sunday
Jungle
Mr Jukes
Nubya Garcia
Yamzin Lacey
Puma Blue
Oscar Jerome
Mali Hayes
Galaxians
Tetes De Pois
Ola Szmidt