Love Saves The Day has announced its first 35 artists for 2027, with Four Tet, Armand Van Helden and Damian Marley leading the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The independent festival returns to Ashton Court in Bristol on 29 and 30 May 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first artist wave was revealed on 3 November, bringing together electronic music, UK garage, jungle, house, reggae and soundsystem culture. Bristol 24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first lineup includes Four Tet, Armand Van Helden, Damian Marley, Shy FX, Groove Armada performing a DJ set, Eats Everything, Oppidan, MPH and Kings of the Rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other confirmed artists include Girls Don’t Sync, ALISHA, Saoirse, SOSA, Eva Lazarus, Harriet Jaxxon, Benny L, Dazee, Vixen Sound, Dancehall Generals and Dubtendo Allstars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme also features several Bristol and UK underground artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four Tet is one of the biggest names on the poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The British producer has spent decades developing a distinctive musical identity, moving between experimental electronic music, ambient sounds, house and unexpected club selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His festival appearances have developed an enormous following among both dedicated electronic music audiences and more mainstream listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Armand Van Helden brings another major electronic music catalogue, including tracks such as You Don’t Know Me and My My My.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, the pair provide significant international recognition at the top of the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Damian Marley is another particularly interesting booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Jamaican artist has built a successful career through his combination of reggae, dancehall and hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His appearance gives Love Saves The Day a major reggae performer alongside its electronic programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inclusion of Dancehall Generals and other soundsystem-focused artists reinforces that musical connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bristol has an important history within UK electronic music, particularly jungle, drum and bass and soundsystem culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shy FX brings decades of jungle and drum-and-bass experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oppidan and MPH represent more contemporary UK garage sounds, while Kings of the Rollers provide another major drum-and-bass booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local acts Eva Lazarus, Dazee and Firmly Rooted give the festival a strong connection to Bristol’s own musical communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love Saves The Day takes place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May 2027 at Ashton Court Estate in Bristol, England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first 35 artists are confirmed, with additional names and daily allocations expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n