We Out Here Festival 2023: More names added to line up
Ezra Collective, Black Star, and jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck are among the new names on the We Out Here 2023 lineup
Last updated 31st Jan 2023
We Out Here festival has announced a new set of names for its 2023 billing, leading with a proudly eclectic programme of live artists set to perform in their new Dorset home.
Representing a cornerstone of the festival’s programming: the vibrant UK Jazz scene, the ever-energetic Ezra Collective make a return appearance to We Out Here, alongside dubstep pioneer Mala who calls up jazz luminary Joe Armon-Jones for their high-lauded hybrid jazz/dub live show and DOMi & JD Beck the virtuosic duo who have rapidly built up a fierce reputation, all joining previously-announced jazz staples Nubya Garcia, Makaya McCraven and Yazmin Lacey.
Meanwhile Hip-Hop super duo Black Star, comprising of Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def and Talib Kweli make an appearance over 25 years after their critically acclaimed debut album and legendary acid-jazz band Galliano make a return, both joining the ranks of fellow seminal artists: British funk band Cymande, celebrating 50 years, Sun Ra Arkestra led by 99-year old bandleader Marshall Allen and Grammy-nominated American vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello. New-gen talent is also in ample attendance: new wave junglist Nia Archives presents her live show as does Nabihah Iqbal ahead of an upcoming album, alongside Live.e, Neo-soul favourites Children of Zeus and Romare with a special electronic live show, who join previously announced post-punk outfit Black Midi, Wu-Lu and Space Afrika.
We Out Here also showcases some of the best in live music alongside club and dance music culture, and today an expansive lineup of DJs representing both the roots and future of the dancefloor is announced. Omar S and Eris Drew lead the charge here, bringing the heat of their hometowns Detroit and Chicago respectively - the birthplaces of House & Techno - alongside fellow exports Ash Lauryn and Marcellus Pittman for a true celebration of the US’s iconic dance party spirit. Other DJ debuts are set for disco purveyors Horse Meat Disco, beloved band Jungle and broken beat pioneer Dego.
Discussing the announcement, founder and curator Gilles Peterson said: "I'm very excited for summer 2023 now. We've added over 100 musicians and DJs to this year’s line up, featuring some of my favourite acts right now and exciting new talent in the scene today. There’s even more to come over the coming weeks as we continue the warm-up to We Out Here Festival 2023!"
Today’s diverse live programme will be joined by an equally extensive DJ lineup (which is yet to be announced), reflecting the festival’s core ethos of celebrating live music collectively with club culture. The full music offering will be expanded by partners, wellness, talks and family activities, all to be announced in the coming months.
We Out Here 2023 - Second Wave Lineup
Ezra Collective
Roisin Murphy
Knucks
Black Star (Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def & Talibe Kweli)
Nia Archives
Ezra Collective
Sun Ra Arkestra
Mala & Joe Armon-Jones
DOMi & JD Beck
Galliano
Black Midi
Cymande
Meshell Ndegeocello
Alice Russell
Children of Zeus
Romare
Sister Nancy
Soil & Pimp Sessions
Three Sacred Souls
Wesley Joseph
Andy Hay Arushi Jain
Contour
Joshua Idehen
Madison McFerrin
RSL
Salami Rose Joe Louis
Soyuz
30/70
Madame Jazz pres. B-Ahwe
Bryony Harmon=Pinto
Ella Knight
Natanya
Ni Maxine
Alabaster dePlume
Black Midi
Brian Jackson
Carmen Lundy
Dave Okumu
Goldie
Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation
Makaya McCraven
R.A.P. Ferreira
Soichi Terada
Space Afrika
Wu-Lu
Yazmin Lacey
Alogte Oho and his Sounds of Joy
Bruno Berle
Chelsea Carmichael
Jasmine Myra
Kyoto Jazz Massive
Nok Cultural Ensemble
Tara Clerkin Trio
Tom Skinner
Omar S
Eris Drew
Josey Rebelle
Marcellus Pittman
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Jungle
Horse Meat Disco
Dan Shake
Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy
Coco Maria
Luke Una
Mr Scruff
Jamz Supernova
Carista
Channel One
Dego
Alexander NUt
Ash Lauryn
Colin Curtis
Volcov
Peshay
Ade Faile (Plastic People)
Miche b2b Rainer Truby
IZCO
Hagan
KAANI
Eves' Drop Collective
Mr Thing & Shortee Blitz
30 Years of Metalheadz, 30 years of V Recordings, Rupture Takeover and more ft..
DJ Marky
Goldie
LTJ Bukem
Roni Size
Bryan Gee Dillinja
DJ Flight
DJ Storm
Doc Scott
Grooverider
Jumping Jack Frost
TIm Reaper
Ant TC1
Blackeye MC
Diverge
Double O
Mantra
Reo
Lemon Lounge initial line-up:
Apple
El B b2b Maxwell Owin
Hipsters Don't Dance
Kisa
Lupini
Manara
Naina
Ruf Dug
Serocee
When is We Out Here Festival 2023 taking place?
We Out Here’s fourth edition will take place between the 10th–14th August 2023.
Where is We Out Here Festival 2023 taking place?
We Out Here Festival 2023 is taking place in their idyllic new home of Wimborne St Giles, in South-West England. Having previously taken place in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire for the last three editions, the festival is excited to embark on a new chapter in an idyllic new site.
Enveloped by towering trees, the new site offers We Out Here’s positive and passionate community a unique opportunity to switch off from the outside world and, together, fully immersed in what’s fast become We Out Here’s trademark offering: outstanding live music, some of the best record collections in the world, high-end sound and production, family, wellness & cultural activities and above all, uniting a worldwide family of conscious music-loving people.