Lovebox have announced a UK exclusive performance for the festival this year from seminal hip-hop figure Nas who will be joining M.I.A. to co-headline Saturday’s proceedings. With a career spanning over twenty years, he’ll be performing iconic debut album ‘Illmatic’ which celebrates its 20th Anniversary and re-release this year. 

Also joining the line up is Norman Jay MBE and Jazzie B Jazzie says, “Lovebox always has such a great vibe. Looking forward to it, happy faces and thumping bass!” Filmmaker turned songwriter Yoann Lemoine, also known as Woodkid, will be headlining Saturday’s Noisey Presents stage, and unveiling intensely gripping offerings from his debut album 'The Golden Age’.

Lovebox 2014’s DJ line-up is stronger and more eclectic than ever before, and those with an appetite for house, techno and everything in between are going to be well fed beyond belief. Swedish techno don and Drumcode head-honcho Adam Beyer will be headlining the Crack Magazine and Krankbrother Stage, and we welcome London’s finest living garage legend DJ EZ for some true London flavours. Disco purveyors Maxxi Soundsystem and PBR Streetgang will be enticing the masses with their warming house and nu-disco grooves.

Back for another year at Lovebox is Red Bull Music Academy. A world-travelling series of music workshops and festivals, RBMA is a platform for those who make a difference in today’s musical landscape. Over the course of the weekend the Red Bull Music Academy Stage will house a non-stop party hosted by some of the biggest names in electronic music. Expect historic sets from Deviation top dog Benji B and veteran junglist Randall, and unmissable energy from The Gaslamp Killer. Kenny Dope will unleash his renowned Disco Fever set and there’ll be magic from nu-disco maestro Tensnake, Horse Meat Disco and eclectic Boston boys Soul Clap. Expect the unexpected from London producer Throwing Snow along with house grooves courtesy of rising star Doc Daneeka.

This year everyone is invited to come and share a glass of Italy's favourite libation at the Aperol Spritz Social with the likes of Craig Charles and The Reflex on the decks Friday, whilst Norman Jay and sassy lady DJ, Monki head up the Saturday. There will be dancing on the decking, relaxing and taking in the views from the balcony and of course sipping on the iconic Aperol Spritz. The Social will be playing host to top DJs all day long, creating an intimate party atmosphere to dance with old friends and meet new ones with soulful grooves, rare disco cuts and bumpin' house all weekend long.

Lovebox’s VIP area, The Pavilion Gardens, will transport VIP’s into an opulent world of Regency-era Brighton. Adorned with vibrant dome-roofed tents and exquisite furnishings, head to the Pavilion Gardens to catch sets from 2020Vision busman Ralph Lawson, Ben Pearce, Son of Sun (Live), Pete Herbert, Normski, and many more throughout the weekend.

Tickets on sale here Lovebox 2014 takes place at Victoria Park, Grove Road, Hackney, London between Fri 18th to Sat 19th July 2014

ARTIST ADDITIONS:

(Uk Exclusive) Nas Performs “Illmatic” 20th Anniversary Adam Beyer, Adesse Versions, Benji B, Breach, Citizen, Cottam, Craig Charles, Dj Ez, Dolan Bergin, Duff Disco, Fort Romeau, Guy Williams, House Of Disco, Jess Glynne, Kenny  Dope (Disco Fever Set), Kid Fiesta, Maxxi Soundsystem, Normski, Mic Newman, Monki, Norman Jay, Nihilismus, Pbr Streetgang, Pete Herbert, Ralph Lawson, Randall, Son Of Sun (Live), Soul Clap, Soul Ii Soul, Tayo & Tope, The Reflex, Timanti, Tom Edgar, Tom Trago, Visions, Woodkid