An intergenerational meeting on the D&B scene. On one side, Friction, an artist responsible for running labels like Shogun and Elevate, and a veteran with over two decades behind the decks. On the other, Lens, a rising star of the genre, who in five years has reached such a position that she has just become a BBC Radio 1 resident. We know it will be energetic, we know there will be a cross-section of drum & bass subgenres, but who knows what surprises we can expect, as Friction has had excursions into brostep, and Lens recently released a garage track.

Funk Tribu is a true hero of the Colombian scene! After two sold-out arena shows in Bogotá, even the city authorities had to admit he’s a major player. You already know his take on trance from the Audioriver stages, but if you haven’t met this artist yet, get ready to be seduced by his approach to melody. For him, speed and intensity never come at the expense of airiness and incredible delicacy. If there’s one thing you’ll be humming after the festival, it’s definitely his tracks!

Gentlemens Club isn’t just your average party crew; it’s an institution. A collective, a label for its members’ own productions, and a pure vehicle for good vibes. These guys know exactly when to go full throttle, pushing heavy dubstep, fast-paced garage rollers, and bubbling basslines. When the mood strikes, they’ll season the mix with some jungle-style amen breaks for good measure. Every set is a journey through the widest spectrum of what’s currently popping in UK club music. But you already know that! Which is exactly why the Gents are returning to Audioriver!