Forbidden Forest has revealed 16 more of the hottest names in electronic music for its 2025 edition.
Organisers revealed over 50 of the top DJs from across the globe back in November, including FISHER, Camelphat, Skepta, Bru-C, Hedex, Gorgon City, Hybrid Minds, Jamie Jones, Josh Baker and Skream & Benga. Now, the festival, which sold out in just 36 hours in 2024, has released even more acts in their Phase 2 lineup drop.
Drum and bass legend Andy C returns to The Forest, promising a high-octane experience thanks to his unmatched energy and signature underground sounds. Dutch deep house maestro Chris Stussy, who sold out The Roundhouse London last month, takes to the Forbidden decks for a highly anticipated debut. With massive anthems including his latest track ‘It’s About Us’, ‘Go’, a rework of the Moby original and ‘All Night Long’, which has already amassed over 20 million streams on Spotify, Chris promises to bring his infectious and unique style of house to the Forest for a rave like no other.
Techno titan Charlie Sparks will bring his hard-hitting basslines and fast-paced BPM to Belvoir Castle, alongside renowned French DJ and producer I Hate Models who has captivated audiences across the world with his blend of techno and trance. Festival goers can expect nothing less than an intense set that will transport them to the darker side of electronic music.
Also joining the bill is global ambassador of techno, Marco Carola, who was instrumental in the development of the electronic scene in the early 90s. Carola will bring his energetic, impressive three-deck style of mixing and work the crowd for what is set to be a defining moment of the festival.
‘First Lady of Defected’ Sam Divine and Sota, an emerging force in the underground dance scene who sold out his headline UK tour last year, have also been announced in the second wave alongside Basslayerz, BK, Boat Club Events, Disco Lines, Morgan Seatree, Prospa, Riordan, Sammy Porter and Salome Le Chat.
The announcement comes a few months after organisers unveiled a number of site enhancements for 2025, including upgraded sound systems, designated free WiFi hotspots and £150,000 groundwork and wet weather improvements.
James Cohen, owner of Forbidden Forest Festival, said: “We are thrilled to take Forbidden Forest to new heights for 2025. Our team has worked tirelessly to incorporate feedback from last year’s show and we’re excited to reveal these major upgrades alongside a powerhouse lineup. The vision for 2025 is to create an even more immersive and comfortable festival experience, while maintaining the magic that Forbidden Forest is known for. These improvements will allow us to deliver on our promise of offering one of the most unforgettable festival experiences out there; 2025 will be bigger and better on all levels!”
