Ahead of the all-conquering May bank holiday weekender at Damyns Hall Aerodrome, we've picked the five acts who'll be flying high with massive performances.

Last updated: 23rd Mar 2017

Originally published: 15th Mar 2017

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Returning to the mighty Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster between Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May, the fifth We Are FSTVL is set to be a magical affair. With camping available for the first time, revelers can party throughout the night before (maybe) catching a few hours sleep ahead of more raving.

With a massive billing on hand to bring the noise (check out the incredible We Are FSTVL 2017 line-up) you won't want to spend too much time in your tent, with hundreds of world-class live acts and DJs hitting numerous stages across the weekend - we've handpicked five to make your life that little bit easier.

Dizzee Rascal

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There's few main stages that the rapper hasn't conquered during his blockbusting career. With a tonne of albums behind him, his setlists almost pick themselves, from the high-octane barrages of 'Bassline Junkie' and 'Bonkers' to the early grime classics like 'Fix Up Look Sharp' and 'Ju's A Rascal', Dizzee has it all at his disposal. His Sunday headline slot on the We Are FSTVL stage is set to be a reminder of why the London rapper is one of the most successful, and revered, British artists in recent history. 

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DJ Zinc

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There are few figures that can boast the genre-bending brilliance of DJ Zinc, who has been a one-man tour de force through bass across D&B, house, UKG and much, much more for the best part of the last twenty five years.  

He'll be holding court in the UKF arena on the Saturday, where he literally could deliver any kind of musical onslaught to the throng of ravers. We'll be hoping for more of the madcap jungle with which he first came to prominence though, as evidenced on the delirious mix above. 

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Marco Carola

The Music On mastermind specialises in techno that bleeds summer, with Latin-flavoured grooves seamlessly blended by one of the hardest working DJs on the circuit. The Italian DJ's set from last year's BPM Festival shows off why he's such a hit on the large stage - meticulously selected, percussive workouts that flit between sun-drenched house, propulsive tech house and elegant techno. It's no accident that he's more popular now, 22 years into his career than ever before.

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Eats Everything

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Festivals are there for all sorts of reasons, but one of them is more paramount than others; having fun. And no one does that better by bringing the party than Eats Everything, the DJ's who larger than life prowess and house mastery will light up the Paradise arena on Sunday.

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Tchami

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The Parisian producer is a rave inducing wizard, combining moments of triumphant EDM with uplifting deep housey elements. This alone would suffice in the high spirited world of a festival arena, but with gargantuan top 10 hit 'Promesses' featuring Kaleem Taylor, in his locker his Sunday set on the We Are FSTVL stage looks certain to go off. 

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