Beat-Header Festival has been steering thousands of happy campers through bleep-heavy lost weekends in central Lancashire for over a decade now.
Gathering the great and good from the international dance music community and beyond, it consistently has one of the most solid line-ups in the festival season - and the biggest reputation for wall-to-wall fun.
This year is no exception, with Orbital, Soulwax, Lindstrom, Erol Alkan and Django Django on the bill.
As festival co-founder Nick Chambers gears up to open the gates on 13 July, he lets us in on some of his highlights gracing the main stage this year…
Django Django – In Your Beat
The hyper-poppy psych-merchants have been touring their fresh-off-the-presses record Marble Skies with typical bombast. We expect new wave momentum with chirpy synths and ear-infesting hooks!
Orbital – Tiny Foldable Cities – Edit
The long-time heavyweight electronic duo is renowned for creative and partially-improvised shows. We’re excited to see them spinning vinyl live!
Tame Impala – Let It Happen (Soulwax Remix)
The seven-piece crew from Belgium create intricate futuristic synth-and-drum interplays with elements of indie, electro and dance. This remix of Let It Happen, originally by Tame Impala, mirrors the group’s eccentric energy.
Boney M – Sunny
The old-school boogie-compelling legends! This Euro-Caribbean outfit are one of the biggest-selling acts of all time. Anthemic classics like Sunny cheer everyone up!
Congo Natty – Get Ready
Congo is fighting the good fight against the mental slavery of our times. Freedom in music can be discovered through passionate words and spiritual melodies.
Breakage, David Rodigan – Together
UK reggae giant and saint of syncopation David Rodigan has been in, around and behind the scene since its inception. He’s a true homegrown legend with a long list of awards.
High Contrast – Remind Me
Welsh DnB artist came out of incubation in the early 2000s and has recently been bobbing about everywhere delivering modern day dance classics.
Lindstrom – Closing Shot (Radio Edit)
Magical and uplifting Scandi disco! Check out 2016 documentary Northern Disco Lights to discover more about the artist and electronic music scene in Norway.
Morcheeba – Never Undo
Mellow moods with an impressive mixture of influences from trip-hop, rock, folk-rock and downtempo. Morcheeba are for settling down.
Dreadzone – Mountain
Conscious lyrics about social ills, matters of the heart and mind merge with 21st century dubwise flavours.
Hollie Cook – Angel Fire
Hollie terms her style as ‘tropical pop’: sixties’ girl groups mixed with reggae and rocksteady. Songs of love and resilience with an exotic taste to sweeten the deal.
Ibibio Sound Machine - Imma
Vibrant cocktail of Nigerian heritage fused with funk and contemporary electro sounds.
The Lancashire Hotpots – Chippy Tea
Lancashire pride is strong with these local heroes. Sing-alongs that compel to join in the fun!
Gypsies of Bohemia – Seven Nation Army
Authentic and highly entertaining sound from Manchester. Gypsies of Bohemia put their own unique spin on hits by big names like The White Stripes.
Honeyfeet – Sinner
Another charming Mancunian act playing joyful and foot-banging tunes. Blend of Afro-funk, folk, blues and one of the most striking frontwomen Ríoghnach Connolly.
Gathering the great and good from the international dance music community and beyond, it consistently has one of the most solid line-ups in the festival season - and the biggest reputation for wall-to-wall fun.
This year is no exception, with Orbital, Soulwax, Lindstrom, Erol Alkan and Django Django on the bill.
As festival co-founder Nick Chambers gears up to open the gates on 13 July, he lets us in on some of his highlights gracing the main stage this year…
Django Django – In Your Beat
The hyper-poppy psych-merchants have been touring their fresh-off-the-presses record Marble Skies with typical bombast. We expect new wave momentum with chirpy synths and ear-infesting hooks!
Orbital – Tiny Foldable Cities – Edit
The long-time heavyweight electronic duo is renowned for creative and partially-improvised shows. We’re excited to see them spinning vinyl live!
Tame Impala – Let It Happen (Soulwax Remix)
The seven-piece crew from Belgium create intricate futuristic synth-and-drum interplays with elements of indie, electro and dance. This remix of Let It Happen, originally by Tame Impala, mirrors the group’s eccentric energy.
Boney M – Sunny
The old-school boogie-compelling legends! This Euro-Caribbean outfit are one of the biggest-selling acts of all time. Anthemic classics like Sunny cheer everyone up!
Congo Natty – Get Ready
Congo is fighting the good fight against the mental slavery of our times. Freedom in music can be discovered through passionate words and spiritual melodies.
Breakage, David Rodigan – Together
UK reggae giant and saint of syncopation David Rodigan has been in, around and behind the scene since its inception. He’s a true homegrown legend with a long list of awards.
High Contrast – Remind Me
Welsh DnB artist came out of incubation in the early 2000s and has recently been bobbing about everywhere delivering modern day dance classics.
Lindstrom – Closing Shot (Radio Edit)
Magical and uplifting Scandi disco! Check out 2016 documentary Northern Disco Lights to discover more about the artist and electronic music scene in Norway.
Morcheeba – Never Undo
Mellow moods with an impressive mixture of influences from trip-hop, rock, folk-rock and downtempo. Morcheeba are for settling down.
Dreadzone – Mountain
Conscious lyrics about social ills, matters of the heart and mind merge with 21st century dubwise flavours.
Hollie Cook – Angel Fire
Hollie terms her style as ‘tropical pop’: sixties’ girl groups mixed with reggae and rocksteady. Songs of love and resilience with an exotic taste to sweeten the deal.
Ibibio Sound Machine - Imma
Vibrant cocktail of Nigerian heritage fused with funk and contemporary electro sounds.
The Lancashire Hotpots – Chippy Tea
Lancashire pride is strong with these local heroes. Sing-alongs that compel to join in the fun!
Gypsies of Bohemia – Seven Nation Army
Authentic and highly entertaining sound from Manchester. Gypsies of Bohemia put their own unique spin on hits by big names like The White Stripes.
Honeyfeet – Sinner
Another charming Mancunian act playing joyful and foot-banging tunes. Blend of Afro-funk, folk, blues and one of the most striking frontwomen Ríoghnach Connolly.
