Outbreak Festival adds Armand Van Helden and more to line up

Photo: Armand Van Helden

Outbreak Festival is certainly holding nothing back this year, with the new additions adding yet more weight to one of the heaviest line ups of the summer. 

At the front of the new arrivals (check out the previous announcements here) is a member of house music's royal family, a pioneer that for 25 years has been one of the scene's most prominent and inspiring figures- Armand Van Helden.

The Boston born auteur became notorious for his involvement with the Speed garage genre, as his use of funk, soul, blues and rap samples added an authentic depth to his craft that has made it such a vital force in underground dance music.

Records like his remix of Tori Amos 'Professional Widow' and 'U Don't Know Me' (above) saw him gain widespread success without compromising his sound, in turn becoming one of the few artists that can boast credibility both in the mainstream and the underground. 

He'll be joined by Simma Black mastermind Low Steppa (read our interview with him here), fast rising dub techno artist Lauren Lo Sung (hear her mix for us above), house maverick Josh Butler, Swiss beatsmith Deetron, and tech house maestro Nick Curly. Elsewhere, Wiley, JME, and Skepta represent grime, with London Elektricty and Black Sun Empire joining the World of Drum & Bass stage. Head here for the full Outbreak line up.

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