Luke Huxham of Broadwick Live has given the following statement concerning the festival’s birthday, “We always wanted our 15th anniversary to be our best ever, and it was incredible to celebrate this milestone with so many people in our spiritual home of Victoria Park. Connecting the best artists in the world, both living icons and meteoric talent, with passionate audiences through the power of live music is why we love what we do.”

Over the years, All Points East’s Field Day has evolved into an event committed to Dance and electronic music. This year’s Field Day lineup further confirmed such a reputation when pioneering groups Chemical Brothers and Kraftwerk 3D took to the London stage. German masters of the electronic genre, Kraftwerk were first to take the stage at Victoria Park. Their Field Day show was one of the concluding performances of their 3D tour and saw the duo bring their unique brand of dance music and kaleidoscopic visuals to the capital. Their set included many of the group’s beloved hits including “Trans-Europe Express”, “The Model” and “Tour De France”.

Set times for the East Stage today at @fielddaylondon – we’ll see you there! #chemicalbrotherslive pic.twitter.com/KWT0NpdwWA

— The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) August 20, 2022

Billed to close this year’s Field Day was The Chemical Brothers, the English dance-electronic outfit made sure to pull out all the stops within their set. Their headlining performance was packed with hit singles such as “Galvanise”, “Swoon” and “Star Guitar”. Speaking on the group’s set, CEO and Field Day organiser Gareth Cooper has stated, “That was bigger and better than anything London has seen or heard this year. The Chemical Brothers’ unmissable live set shows why no act has had a bigger impact in UK electronic music, both here and internationally. The Chemical Brothers really showed London how it’s done!”

During the day, those in attendance were treated to a long list of artists who performed across the six stages. Also billed to appear at yesterday’s event were Peggy Gou, Bklava, CICI, Daniel Avery, Eliza Rose, Erol Alkan, a DJ set by Fjaak, Floating Points, Emerald B2B Jossy Mitsu, Helena Star, Kareem Ali, Logic 1000, Luxe and Mary Anne Hobbs.

The radio station will host their own stage across the festival’s weekend, held at London’s Victoria Park from 27th August until 30th August 2021. In accordance with current COVD-19 laws, ticket-holders will be required to supply proof of their COVID status to enter the event, a pass letter can be obtained from the NHS.  The new stage’s line-up includes Daphni, British DJ Shy FX, Octo Octa and Floor Plan. The stage’s highlights will be available on BBC Sounds for those unable to attend, performances and highlights will also be broadcasted on BBC Radio 6.

The new stage will not just feature a line-up of musical acts but will also feature a collection of the radio station’s DJ’s and hosts, each presenter will host a specially curated day, each boasting its own impressive line-up. The presenters billed to introduce, announce and entertain include BBC broadcaster Gilles Peterson, DJ and journalist Mary Anne Hobbs and Tom Ravenscroft, son of legendary DJ and broadcaster John Peel.

The festival has posted on their Instagram to announce the news to fans and ticket holders. The post also features the stage’s full line-up held across the weekend, detailing which day each presenter will curate.

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The new stage’s presenters have all stated their excitement to be included in the station’s new collaboration with All Points East festival. Saturday’s host, Giles Peterson, will broadcast his event from 3-6pm and has expressed his elation for the return of festivals this summer. “it’s so great to have festivals back and to be able to put together such a diverse line-up for the 6 Music stage at APE.” Mary Anne Hobb’s, responsible for the new stage on Monday, has also spoken on her ‘All Queens’ event, which features a line-up of full of female acts. “It’s such a joy to present the ‘All Queens’ line-up at All Points East ’21. Six of the most thrilling female DJs standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and playing right across the rich spectrum of electronic music.”

This August is not Ravenscroft’s first time curating an event, in September 2013 the DJ presented a 7-day series dedicated to new music called ‘In the Court of Tom Ravenscroft’. The British presenter and host of Friday’s event has spoken on his excitement to be involved in the Festival’s return within the following statement. “I’m absolutely stoked to have been asked to curate Friday’s 6 Music stage at this year’s All Points East, It’s such a treat to be able to invite along so many of my favourite artists. I mean, look at that line-up! It’s insane!”

The Assistant Commissioner for 6 Music, Camilla Pia has also provided the following statement concerning the announcement. ”I’m so excited that BBC Radio 6 Music is part of All Points East this summer, with our presenters Mary Anne, Gilles and Tom expertly curating the line-ups for the 6 Music Stage across the weekend. They have picked some of the most exciting DJs out there to complement what is already a stellar bill. It’s going to feel so special to be back at a festival again.”

The festival’s full line-up includes such acts as Oxford rockers Foals, singer Jorja Smith, 2021 Brit Award nominee Arlo Parks and hitmakers London Grammar. This year’s event will also see the return of The Firestone Stage, which has been an All Points East staple since the inception of the event. The stage has previously been accredited for its focus on new and exciting talent and has continued it’s concentration on music’s ones to watch this year, the stage’s line-up is full of up-and-coming acts such as Jelani Blackman, ELLES, Bearface and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.

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Having earned rave reviews across the UK music scene from acclaimed names in the business such as Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Mary Anne Hobbs and many more, the quartet have had a hectic summer schedule as they continue in their bid to get their name out in the open in the hope of attracting more and more fans. Seeing as they have already had a plethora of impressive support slots, including Babyshambles and We Are Scientists, it can’t be too long before Gaolers Daughter are thrusted into the spotlight and getting the plaudits they so desperately deserve.

With a launch party prepared on Monday 23rd of August at The Monarch in London, it is sure to be a night where the roof is taken off, glasses are raised and cheers are made. How To Make Time promises to be an astronomical record and is capable of taking the group to the next step. The album comes out on 26th of August, and be sure to get a hold of a copy by any means necessary. You can watch the video to Cordelia below to get a snippet of what to expect when the album drops in a couple of weeks’ time.