Basement Jaxx and Orbital among icons at upcoming festival

The team at Audi presents Wilderness has announced the latest additions to its line-up.

Additions to the roster at the festival planned for 31 July to 3 August at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire include KOKO Electronic, Confidence Man DJ, Plump DJs, Dr Meaker and Afriquoi. 

They join the already announced Basement Jaxx - who perform their first live show for a decade, 90s rave pioneers Orbital and French dream-pop duo Air.

A festival spokesperson said: "As the sun sets and the shadows grow long, golden hour blazes across the flaming Cornbury plains, the Night Realm crackles to life. Lasers leap from the forest canopy. Sound systems warmed and dancefloors energised, the party takes on a different persona. Hedonists: assemble.

"This year, for the very first time, Audi presents Wilderness are proud to announce a Valley partnership with KOKO Electronic - the late night arm of the London’s iconic KOKO, dedicated to championing electronic music. A constant hot ticket, KOKO Electronic has played a big part in the historic venue’s resurgence following its visionary redesign and reopening in April 2022. 

"Residencies from Kerri Chandler and Francis Mercier to appearances from Jyoty, Dixon, Madlib, Uncle Waffles, Marco Carola and The Blessed Madonna, have all been a huge draw. The talent is amplified by a truly phenomenal venue; adorned with a giant disco ball, the grade II listed Victorian theatre is a room of majesty, with its in-the-round DJ set-up and D&B Audiotechnik sound system.

"KOKO Electronic will curate Friday and Saturday night at The Valley, including the mighty Australian mega ravers Confidence Man, who will make their Valley debut with a DJ set guaranteed to be of monumental proportions. They return to Wilderness after lighting up the Main Stage in 2023. Joshua James, long an accomplished part of London and Ibiza’s house and techno scene, is signed to Erol Alkan's Phantasy record label. 

"The unmissable undercard showcases the best of the electronic scene, featuring Sheffield-born Nyra and his richly eclectic sound. Rinse FM resident Isaac Carter blends Deep Chicago and Detroit House with contemporary UK dance, while disco scene regular Hot Cross Fun is set to energize the Valley floor. 

"Also, clad in his suit and tie, Bordeaux-born rockstar Dombrance brings his infectious electronic sounds. Meanwhile, the already announced and totally unstoppable Annie Mac brings her signature fire to the line-up. The legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ and novelist is also the mastermind behind ‘Before Midnight’, the rave-early, home-early party series.

"Georgia is the moniker of the club-informed, forward-thinking producer Georgia Barnes - an artist who has collaborated with the likes of Mura Masa, Gorillaz, Shygirl, Baby Tate, Dan Carey and David Jackson, most recently writing with Years and Years’ Olly Alexander and on Shania Twain’s #1 album Queen Of Me. Her latest album Euphoric follows  lauded 2020 debut Seeking Thrills - a record animated by Chicago house piano lines, vintage drum machines and Georgia's bespoke street sass. 

"Infamous late-night party venue The Hustle brings breaks pioneers Plump DJs to add some high-end audio plumpness - the duo were instrumental in defining the breaks scene in the 90s and continue to evolve. Their back catalogue is bristling with underground classics. 13-year-old DnB beat-juggling virtuoso DJ Hypester descends to make you lose it and Too Many T’s legendary touring DJ Savage Henry returns with his irrepressible vibes. Hustle residents Tim Fanucci, DJ Oz (this year performing as one half of the Dirty Au Pairs), The Head of State, Saronde, and The Glitter Bosher will, among many others, be doing what they do best and keeping the heat turned all the way UP. In the now traditional techno Sunday slot, there’s a super special Glade Classics B2B set from the festival’s creators Ans & Allaby. 

"The Atrium welcomes a masterful five-piece live show from Afriquoi, combining Gambian kora, Congolese guitar and Mandinka percussion styles with house, garage, disco, soul and jungle to create something completely huge. Returning favourites include the ultra talented ethereal songwriter and producer Låpsley performing works from her eclectic, genre-spanning back catalogue as well as the ever popular totally rinsing Bristol institution Eats Everything."

Full details of the line-up can be found at https://www.wildernessfestival.com