LOCUS Bali 2025 Announces Phase One Line-up

Phase one brings a powerhouse blend of rising stars and legendary pioneers, with The Outlook Orchestra making their first-ever appearance beyond the UK and EU.

LOCUS Bali 2024 ended on one resounding promise: an even more spectacular return. True to their word, the festival has ensured the promise comes to fruition. Breaking new ground for 2025, the drum & bass experience in paradise has leveled up from its previous format into a full four-day drum & bass extravaganza, transforming Luna Beach Club’s stunning landscapes into the ultimate bass-fueled playground.

This year’s expanded four-day format unlocks a whole new dimension of the LOCUS Bali experience, giving you more time to immerse yourself in the rhythm and more moments to lose yourself in drum & bass music under the stunning Balinese sky. With the festival’s promise of having something for everyone, the meticulously curated first phase flows seamlessly from genre pioneers to today’s chart-topping icons and tomorrow’s breakthrough stars alongside Indonesia’s most electrifying drum & bass talent. This carefully crafted musical voyage from LOCUS connects the dots between drum & bass’s rich history and its thrilling future, ensuring every moment pulses with discovery and nostalgia in equal measure.

The epic first phase kicks off with a special showcase on Thursday, June 19, as Fabio & Grooverider bring their iconic Outlook Orchestra to Bali—marking its debut outside the UK and EU. Joining them are Ed Rush & Optical, the legendary pioneers of neurofunk, followed by another groundbreaking duo, Kemal & Rob Data (aka Konflict), who helped shape the sound of drum & bass.

Returning to Bali for their second appearance are drum & bass visionaries S.P.Y and TC, alongside one of the scene’s hottest names, Lens. Voltage—one-third of The Kings of The Rollers and a double-award-winning DJ/producer—will bring his signature wobbly rhythms, while Disrupta makes his LOCUS Bali debut with his liquid DnB magic. Also stepping onto the stage for the first time are Monrroe, known for his deep and emotive soundscapes, and Emily Makis, with her style of soulful and profound vocal delivery.

The line-up also welcomes two of the most respected duos in drum & bass—Technimatic and QZB—both making their LOCUS Bali debut. Joining them as debutants at the festival is the legendary Klute and Kimyan Law, who will transport the crowd with his ethereal, genre-defying sound.

Rounding out the phase are AMA, Sabrina, and Indian DnB talent Smokey, Patch, Dust and Beau, Rizkycore, Roba Grow, alongside Javabass Soundsystem and Magnetic Soul, the leading voices of drum & bass in Indonesia and Hong Kong. Hosting duties will be handled by some of the scene’s most iconic MCs, including Ayah Marar, Stamina MC, Duskee, Jakes, MC Lowqui, and MC Xsessiv.

LOCUS has carved out a name for itself by elevating drum & bass to bold new heights and taking it to places where they haven’t experienced the genre at this scale. Last year was just the beginning—a taste of what’s to come. This year, it’s all-out domination. Keep an eye on LOCUS Bali’s official website for more phase announcements—LOCUS Bali 2025 is shaping up to be unforgettable!

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