Love Saves The Day unveils second wave celebrating Bristol talent
Posted on: 26 Mar 2026Tickets available from 10am Friday HERE
Love Saves The Day has just dropped its second wave of artists for 2026, shining a strong light on Bristol’s local talent and underground scene as it gears up to return to Ashton Court over the May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 May).
The latest announcement features a huge lineup including Flowdan, Kanine, Charlotte Plank, Gentlemen’s Club, Tim Reaper and Sir Hiss, alongside an exciting mix of rising local names likeDouvelle19, Khiah Lou, Jabani and Step Twice.
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Newly Announced Artists Include:
NEWLY ANNOUNCED ARTISTS INCLUDE:
FLOWDAN / KANINE / KIROLLUS / MOZEY / SCORCHER / BREAKAGE / CHARLOTTE PLANK / DOUVELLE19 / GENTLEMENS CLUB / SKALAH / TIM REAPER / 4ELEVEN / ADDI P / AMBER H / ANYTHING BUT BECKY / BADLIANA / CAPO LEE / DANCEHALL GENERALS / DANI WHYLIE / DJ DENNY HUSS / DJ EAZY / DREAD MC / EMILIO BALMAN / EMZ / HAN SOLO / HARMONIA / HAYLIEGH / HULTON / JABANI / JOHNNY GO FIGURE / KATIE NOVO / KHIAH LOU / KICK & PLAY / KILLA P / KRAFTY KUTS / KWAZI / LEXXI / MANARA / MC GQ / NOHELIA / PAPA NUGS / RAGE / ROSE HOLLAND / ROWANA / SAFE SOUL / SIR HISS / SPECTRAL / STEP TWICE / STYLI / SUFI / TIA / URBI / WILFY D / WINTLE / YEMZ
This latest announcement dives deep into the sounds shaping Bristol right now and beyond, spotlighting a new generation of selectors, producers and live acts alongside the scenes that continue to define the city’s musical identity. It’s a celebration of local culture in all its forms - something Love Saves The Day has championed since day one.
From Bristol’s deep-rooted bass heritage to the next wave of boundary-pushing club music, this lineup reflects the communities and creativity that power the festival. Expect a rich mix of grime, jungle, D&B, UKG, dancehall and forward-thinking electronic sounds, all driven by artists closely connected to the culture.
Emerging Local Talent
Among the names announced are some of the city’s most exciting rising talents. Douvelle19 is making waves with high-energy, genre-blurring sets, while Khiah Lou brings a fresh blend of soulful vocals and club-focused production. Jabani channels Bristol’s sound system legacy into something distinctly forward-facing, and DJ duo Step Twice are quickly building a reputation for their playful, high-impact selections - part of a new wave of grassroots collectives coming through.
Festival Director Tom Paine says: “Love Saves The Day has always been about championing what’s happening on the ground. This second wave shines a light on the artists, crews and sounds driving Bristol forward right now. These are the people shaping the future of UK music - and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the festival for 2026.”
It's shaping up to be an unmissable weekend this May bank holiday.
Tickets are availale here at 10am this Friday
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Born and raised in rural Somerset but now making the most of all Bristol has to offer. Alex has a keen interest in Bristol’s music scene, spending a lot of time attending or working gigs, festivals and electronic dance music events. Other passions include Sport, DJing and running club nights.
