The dynamic drum?n?bass duo Chase & Status has officially been announced as the latest headliner for the highly anticipated All Points East festival in London, scheduled for August 16. This exciting addition means they will join an impressive lineup of previously announced artists such as The Maccabees, RAYE, and Barry Can?t Swim, creating a diverse and thrilling musical experience for festival-goers over the two-weekend event.
This event will be a part of their latest series titled RTRN II DANCE, where the duo will take the reins to curate a full day?s lineup at Victoria Park in east London. Joining them for this remarkable day will be the talented artists Overmono, Sammy Virji, and Nia Archives. Earlier in October 2024, the group successfully launched the inaugural RTRN II DANCE event over three exhilarating days in Tenerife, Spain, setting high expectations for this upcoming show.
In response to the thrilling announcement, the duo expressed their enthusiasm: ?Bringing RTRN II Dance to Victoria Park this summer is massive for us. To collaborate with these talented artists in our hometown is super exciting. We are fully prepared to bring the energy and create an unforgettable night with everyone who has been part of this incredible journey with us.? Their words reflect the passion and commitment they have towards their music and their audience.
Festival enthusiasts can look forward to purchasing tickets for this much-anticipated event starting on February 13 at 10 a.m. (GMT). Tickets will be available through the festival?s official website, providing fans with the opportunity to secure their spot at this unique celebration of music. Keep an eye out, as more names for the duo?s lineup are expected to be revealed in the near future, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
Comprising the talented duo Saul Milton and Will Kennard, Chase & Status formed in 2003 and have since released six studio albums. Two of their standout LPs, No More Idols from 2011 and Brand New Machine from 2013, both achieved remarkable success, hitting No. 2 on the U.K.?s Official Albums Chart. Throughout their career, they have collaborated with a wide range of artists including Kano, Plan B, Stormzy, Craig David, Becky Hill, Stefflon Don, Liam Bailey, Tom Grennan, Emeli Sandé, Tinie Tempah, and many more, showcasing their versatility and appeal across genres. Notably, in 2009, they contributed production credits on three tracks from Rihanna?s acclaimed album Rated R.
Last year, Chase & Status celebrated a significant milestone by achieving their first No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart with their collaboration ?Backbone? featuring Stormzy. This track not only dominated the charts but was also recently nominated for the Song of the Year category at the upcoming BRIT Awards, which will take place in London on March 1. Furthermore, they are featured in the fan-voted Dance Act category alongside Nia Archives, underlining their continued relevance and popularity in the music scene.
