Huge Brit dance act accidentally ‘self-confirms’ Glastonbury appearance despite not being announced on official line-up
A HUGE Brit dance act has accidentally ‘self-confirmed’ their Glastonbury appearance despite them not being announced on the official line-up.
As one of electronic music’s finest acts of crowd pleasing, festival rocking music he is sure to be a hit with festival goers.
Sub Focus has become one of the most influential figures in electronic music, renowned for his genre-blending soundscapes.
And his recent Instagram post reveals that he is set to play Glastonbury this year, despite not being listed on the official line up.
The image which is a run down of his Summer tour dates is captioned: ” Giving away guest list spots for a few of these shows.
“To enter, drop ‘summer’ in the comments and I’ll DM winners soon.*Subject to availability.”
If you zoom in, you can see Glastonbury TBA scheduled for the 29th June.
Sub Focus, 42, real name, Nicolaas Douwma, is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer.
In 2005, he had a number one single on the UK Dance Chart with “X-Ray / Scarecrow” which reached number 60 on the UK Singles Chart.
Three years later, he hit number one on the UK Dance Chart again with “Timewarp / Join the Dots“.
And in 2009, he cracked the UK top 40 for the first time with “Rock It / Follow the Light“, which reached number 38.
It also got him a third UK Dance Chart number one, as well as reaching the B-list of BBC Radio 1‘s playlist.
Sub Focus has also remixed selected works of The Prodigy, Rusko, Dr. Octagon, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal.
And in 2023, his third solo album Evolve, won “Best Album” at the Drum and Bass Arena Awards.
He has a vast experience of festival gigs having headlined the Radio 1 Dance stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013.
He also played Glastonbury before in 2013 with his new live show setup.
Sub Focus's Career Highlights
Sub Focus is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer - here are some of his career highlights.
- His breakthrough came in 2005 with the release of X-Ray, a track that quickly became an anthem within the drum and bass community and reached number one in The UK Dance Charts.
- In 2009, Sub Focus released his self-titled debut album, Sub Focus, featuring standout tracks such as Rock It and Time Warp which gave him his second and third number ones in The UK Dance Charts.
- His sophomore album, Torus (2013), marked another milestone in his career. Featuring hits like Endorphins (ft. Alex Clare), Turn It Around, and Tidal Wave (ft. Alpines)
- In 2023, his third solo album Evolve, won “Best Album” at the Drum and Bass Arena Awards
- He has headlined major festivals, including Glastonbury, Creamfields, Tomorrowland, and Reading & Leeds
- He has also remixed selected works of The Prodigy, Rusko, Dr. Octagon, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal.
Later in the summer of 2013, he went on to play at Dour Festival, Reading & Leeds, Global Gathering, Bestival and Isle of Wight festival among others.
With The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young recently confirmed as Pyramid Stage headliners, they will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29.
Sir Rod Stewart will play the much-coveted legends slot, while up-and-comers like Lola Young will ensure the younger generation of music fans are well catered for.
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall will be playing the festival for the first time, having just won best Best Pop Act at the Brits.