Grace Jones, UB40, Candi Staton and house legend Armand Van Helden are set to headline the brand-new Electric Paradise festival, making its debut at Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 8 August. Promising a high-energy, cross-generational celebration of disco, funk, soul and house, the festival is already shaping up to be one of the UK’s most anticipated new events.

The inaugural lineup reads like a hall of fame of dance and soul. Main Stage performers include Kool & The Gang and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, while Cameo, Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay, Shalamar, Heather Small and Jocelyn Brown will keep the energy soaring throughout the day. The Glitterbox Stage will deliver iconic house and disco sets from Armand Van Helden, Dimitri From Paris and Roger Sanchez, while London party legend Fat Tony, celebrated vocalists Barbara Tucker and Julie McKnight, and eclectic DJ Colleen Cosmo Murphy will bring the club vibe to the outdoor festival setting.

Electric Paradise’s other stages continue the theme of timeless music and dance culture. Graeme Park, Norman Jay, Mark Knight, Todd Terry and Michael Gray will showcase the very best of house, while Alison Limerick, Rozalla, Livin Joy and Baby D keep the soul and dance classics alive. Additional stages feature up-and-coming DJs and eclectic acts, creating a true festival playground for music lovers of all ages.

Set in the 50,000-capacity Milton Keynes National Bowl, the festival combines a natural amphitheatre setting with world-class production, premium sound, and large-scale staging. Promoters JBM Music say the festival is designed to unite generations through the timeless energy of disco, funk, soul and house while offering the spectacle and atmosphere of a modern major festival.

Tickets go on sale at 9AM on Friday 27 February, with first release prices starting at £59.50 and VIP packages from £150. With its cross-generational lineup, immersive stages, and inclusive feel-good vibe, Electric Paradise is shaping up to be a landmark new festival in the UK summer calendar.

This August, Milton Keynes will become the ultimate playground for music lovers, where legendary artists and dancefloor classics come together for a single unforgettable day.

Tickets on sale Friday 27th February at 9AM: https://electric-paradise.co.uk/tickets/

Author: Rob Costa

Rob Costa is a freelance writer & Ghost songwriter from Melbourne, Australia. Rob helps us out with music reviews.