51st State

Since 2015, 51st Festival has been joining the dots between seminal figures of dance music culture and the new generation of artists pushing the movement forward today.

From its roots in US Gospel, Soul, Disco and House through iconic genres like Garage, 2-step, Acid House, Dancehall, R&B and more, 51st Festival showcases the technicoloured heritage of dance and is amongst the most diverse and inclusive festivals in the UK.

Past shows have featured the likes of Masters At Work, EZ, Norman Jay MBE, Soul II Soul, Jocelyn Brown, Crystal Waters, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Basement Jaxx, Mood II Swing, Kevin Saunderson, Fabio & Grooverider, Carl Cox, Evelyn Champaign King, Melba Moore, Mr Vegas, Trevor Nelson, Tanya Stevens, Kerri Chandler, Hannah Wants, Brand New Heavies and Mark Knight.