Looking Forward To: Field Day
This year, we’re celebrating Field Day’s homecoming at Victoria Park in the heart of East London. After a sold out 15th anniversary last year, which drew in crowds of 50,000 music lovers, we’re looking forward to another day-long festival showcasing some of electronic music’s most revered acts. This unmissable event sparks on August 19th - an ideal summer soiree. Here’s GIFTED’s rundown of 5 female acts not to miss.
Kelala
Grappling with a sense of belonging, self-renewal, sensuality and futurism, Kelala weaves frequencies of R&B and dance music. An American singer, songwriter and producer, Kelala’s art affirms a black femme perspective. Turning vulnerability into power, Kelala is bound to inspire freedom and self expression.
TSHA
One of the UK’s most promising young artists, TSHA is back on Field Day’s scene and promises euphoric synth build ups and pop hooks. A London-based producer, honoured by the likes of Annie Mac, Bonobo and Gorillaz, TSHA has already played across venues and festivals such as Printworks and Floating Points. You won’t want to miss her set - a long awaited ecstasy.
Jayda G
GRAMMY nominated producer, Jayda G returns with her usual blend of feel-good house, disco and singalong faves. Canadian by birth and now London-based, Jayda G’s rise through the dance music underground has been linked to her high-energy performances as a DJ. Having graced Boiler Room in 2017, and many festivals including Glastonbury, Jayda G secures her place on our list of ones to watch.
Juliana Huxtable
A New York-based multi-disciplinary artist, Juliana Huxtable owns their space as a DJ and musician that skillfully produces and remixes politically and culturally defiant music, poetry, photography, installation art, and more. Visual art, poetry and music collide in a transgressive reach for the sublime. Be prepared for some alluring witchcraft behind the decks and to be transfixed under their rhythmic spells.
Sudan Archives
An American violinist and loop maker, this self-taught musician, songwriter and producer creates disco-infused R&B. Experimental by nature, Sudan Archives fuses themes of family, defiance and heartbreak with Sudanese inspired fiddling, deep groves and electronic production. If you’re feeling a streak of rebellion, get yourself down to catch Sundan Archives.
