Words by Rachel June

Boomtown 2025 is all everyone can think about. Good energy, the sun shining (we hope), and the most insane line-ups with a huge variety of sounds. The stages are famous for being so good you can’t even leave to pee. We stood in awe last year, witnessing the craziest live DJs send shock waves through the entire festival. The sound systems are unbeatable – and all we want is to be back in our Boomtown bubble. For now, we can get excited at the latest news of the Nexus stage line-up.

BASHY | CASISDEAD | BLANCO MJ COLE PRESENTS: SINCERE | LADY LESHURR MOONCHILD SANELLY | RUBII DEYU DOES MF DOOM | EVA LAZARUS WINDOW KID | DRS LIVE AND MANY MORE JOINING PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MARIBOU STATE | SEAN PAUL SEX PISTOLS FEATURING FRANK CARTER | OVERMONO HYBRID MINDS | NIA ARCHIVES | CHRIS STUSSY | AZEALIA BANKS RUDIM3NTAL | JAMES HYPE | HONEY DIJON | JYOTY | BONEY M + EVEN MORE OF THE HOTTEST NAMES FROM ALMOST EVERY GENRE IMAGINABLE WITH MORE ACTS STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED BOOMTOWN CHAPTER 4: POWER OF NOW WEDNESDAY 6TH – SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST 2025 MATTERLEY ESTATE, HAMPSHIRE FINAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE www.boomtownfair.co.uk/tickets |

With the final tickets for this summer’s chapter now on sale, Boomtown continues to ramp up the excitement, unveiling a huge wave of artists today for the NEXUS stage. Set in the district of Botanica, this year’s lineup showcases a rich and diverse soundscape, bringing an eclectic mix of talent to the heart of Boomtown’s ever-evolving world from 6-10th August. As NEXUS comes to life, UK rap veteran Bashy will take the stage, bringing the energy that helped shape grime’s golden era. His powerful presence and raw passion make for an electrifying performance that deeply connects with the crowd. His recent album Being Poor Is Expensive has only amplified his captivating shows, blending fierce raps with an emotional, introspective journey. The enigmatic CASISDEAD will bring gritty storytelling and haunting beats to the district of Botanica. With his debut album Famous Last Words, CAS transports listeners into a dystopian world of crime, vice, and regret. Known for his anonymity and distinctive lyricism, he creates a cinematic experience, fusing 80s-inspired synth pop with rap and sci-fi storytelling. Elsewhere the NEXUS stage adds a diverse array of talent, including UK garage pioneer MJ Cole revisiting his classic Sincere, South Africa’s ‘future ghetto punk’ queen Moonchild Sanelly, Blanco with his hard-hitting bars and unapologetic flow, and the razor-sharp lyricist Lady Leshurr, famous for her viral Queen’s Speech freestyles. Also joining the lineup today is Rubii, MF Doom by Deyu, Eva Lazarus, Window Kid, DRS Live, Kofi Stone and many more, all set to deliver the heat to Boomtown 2025. |

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