We Out Here Festival 2023: More names added to line up

Ezra Collective, Black Star, and jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck are among the new names on the We Out Here 2023 lineup

Author: Alastair SteelPublished 31st Jan 2023
Last updated 31st Jan 2023

We Out Here festival has announced a new set of names for its 2023 billing, leading with a proudly eclectic programme of live artists set to perform in their new Dorset home.

Representing a cornerstone of the festival’s programming: the vibrant UK Jazz scene, the ever-energetic Ezra Collective make a return appearance to We Out Here, alongside dubstep pioneer Mala who calls up jazz luminary Joe Armon-Jones for their high-lauded hybrid jazz/dub live show and DOMi & JD Beck the virtuosic duo who have rapidly built up a fierce reputation, all joining previously-announced jazz staples Nubya Garcia, Makaya McCraven and Yazmin Lacey.

Meanwhile Hip-Hop super duo Black Star, comprising of Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def and Talib Kweli make an appearance over 25 years after their critically acclaimed debut album and legendary acid-jazz band Galliano make a return, both joining the ranks of fellow seminal artists: British funk band Cymande, celebrating 50 years, Sun Ra Arkestra led by 99-year old bandleader Marshall Allen and Grammy-nominated American vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello. New-gen talent is also in ample attendance: new wave junglist Nia Archives presents her live show as does Nabihah Iqbal ahead of an upcoming album, alongside Live.e, Neo-soul favourites Children of Zeus and Romare with a special electronic live show, who join previously announced post-punk outfit Black Midi, Wu-Lu and Space Afrika.

Jazz FM Award-winner Nubya Garcia is performing at We Out Here Festival 2023

We Out Here also showcases some of the best in live music alongside club and dance music culture, and today an expansive lineup of DJs representing both the roots and future of the dancefloor is announced. Omar S and Eris Drew lead the charge here, bringing the heat of their hometowns Detroit and Chicago respectively - the birthplaces of House & Techno - alongside fellow exports Ash Lauryn and Marcellus Pittman for a true celebration of the US’s iconic dance party spirit. Other DJ debuts are set for disco purveyors Horse Meat Disco, beloved band Jungle and broken beat pioneer Dego.

Discussing the announcement, founder and curator Gilles Peterson said: "I'm very excited for summer 2023 now. We've added over 100 musicians and DJs to this year’s line up, featuring some of my favourite acts right now and exciting new talent in the scene today. There’s even more to come over the coming weeks as we continue the warm-up to We Out Here Festival 2023!"

Today’s diverse live programme will be joined by an equally extensive DJ lineup (which is yet to be announced), reflecting the festival’s core ethos of celebrating live music collectively with club culture. The full music offering will be expanded by partners, wellness, talks and family activities, all to be announced in the coming months.

We Out Here 2023 - Second Wave Lineup

Ezra Collective

Roisin Murphy

Knucks

Black Star (Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def & Talibe Kweli)

Nia Archives

Ezra Collective

Sun Ra Arkestra

Mala & Joe Armon-Jones

DOMi & JD Beck

Galliano

Black Midi

Cymande

Meshell Ndegeocello

Alice Russell

Children of Zeus

Romare

Sister Nancy

Soil & Pimp Sessions

Three Sacred Souls

Wesley Joseph

Andy Hay Arushi Jain

Contour

Joshua Idehen

Madison McFerrin

RSL

Salami Rose Joe Louis

Soyuz

30/70

Madame Jazz pres. B-Ahwe

Bryony Harmon=Pinto

Ella Knight

Natanya

Ni Maxine

Alabaster dePlume

Black Midi

Brian Jackson

Carmen Lundy

Dave Okumu

Goldie

Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation

Makaya McCraven

R.A.P. Ferreira

Soichi Terada

Space Afrika

Wu-Lu

Yazmin Lacey

Alogte Oho and his Sounds of Joy

Bruno Berle

Chelsea Carmichael

Jasmine Myra

Kyoto Jazz Massive

Nok Cultural Ensemble

Tara Clerkin Trio

Tom Skinner

Omar S

Eris Drew

Josey Rebelle

Marcellus Pittman

Kruder & Dorfmeister

Jungle

Horse Meat Disco

Dan Shake

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy

Coco Maria

Luke Una

Mr Scruff

Jamz Supernova

Carista

Channel One

Dego

Alexander NUt

Ash Lauryn

Colin Curtis

Volcov

Peshay

Ade Faile (Plastic People)

Miche b2b Rainer Truby

IZCO

Hagan

KAANI

Eves' Drop Collective

Mr Thing & Shortee Blitz

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DJ Marky

Goldie

LTJ Bukem

Roni Size

Bryan Gee Dillinja

DJ Flight

DJ Storm

Doc Scott

Grooverider

Jumping Jack Frost

TIm Reaper

Ant TC1

Blackeye MC

Diverge

Double O

Mantra

Reo

Lemon Lounge initial line-up:

Apple

El B b2b Maxwell Owin

Hipsters Don't Dance

Kisa

Lupini

Manara

Naina

Ruf Dug

Serocee

When is We Out Here Festival 2023 taking place?

We Out Here’s fourth edition will take place between the 10th–14th August 2023.

Where is We Out Here Festival 2023 taking place?

We Out Here Festival 2023 is taking place in their idyllic new home of Wimborne St Giles, in South-West England. Having previously taken place in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire for the last three editions, the festival is excited to embark on a new chapter in an idyllic new site.

Enveloped by towering trees, the new site offers We Out Here’s positive and passionate community a unique opportunity to switch off from the outside world and, together, fully immersed in what’s fast become We Out Here’s trademark offering: outstanding live music, some of the best record collections in the world, high-end sound and production, family, wellness & cultural activities and above all, uniting a worldwide family of conscious music-loving people.

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