Block9 returns to Glastonbury from 25-29 June this year with a packed programme of underground music, art installations and alternative performances, as well as a new Daytime Block Party.
The line-ups for Block9’s IICON, Genosys, The NYC Downlow and The Meat Rack have been announced for 2025, as well as a new addition – a Daytime Block Party, which will take place across both Genosys and The NYC Downlow on Saturday 28 June and feature performances from Derrick Carter, Jayda G, Don Letts and more.
At the IICON stage, Thursday will kick off with music from the likes of Pearson Sound, Friday will host performances from Cybotron and Two Shell, and Saturday will see shows from SHYBOI, Makadsi and more. Bushbby, Raggs, and Sippin’ T will play on Sunday, before a traditional drum ‘n’ bass finale with Nia Archives, Sub Focus and DJ Storm will close out the area.
Created to explore the birth and history of analogue electronic music, Genosys returns with a line-up stacked with some of dance music’s biggest names. Friday’s bill includes a b2b2b with Saoirse, Peach and Moxie; Saturday starts early with Confidential Recipe b2b Leeon, Leonce, ISAbella, EMA and Hannah Holland; and New York legend Justin Strauss, Block9 veteran
At The NYC Downlow, DJ Disciple, Heléna Star and Bashkka will play on Friday, while Saturday sees a 30th birthday tribute to Classic Music Company and performances from Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon. Jonny Woo’s resident drag troupe Maude Adams & All Those Children will run through the weekend with nightly themed performances, including Sunday night celebration A Night of 1000 Divines / A Celebration of John Waters.
Hidden at the back of The NYC Downlow, The Meat Rack will showcase a selection of DJs including Seth Troxler, NIKS, Nicholas Matar, Nabihah Iqbal, Andy Cato (Groove Armada), and Shay Malt.
Visit the Glastonbury Festival website for the full programme.
