Basement Jaxx Announced for Camp Bestival 2025

After a decade away from the world’s biggest stages, Basement Jaxx are gearing up to reignite their iconic, high-energy live performances with a series of headline festival appearances in summer 2025.

Unlike many electronic acts who rely on technology to elevate their shows, Basement Jaxx embrace a bold, maximalist approach. Their performances are a vibrant spectacle, featuring a kaleidoscope of vocalists, MCs, musicians, and even full dance troupes, turning every stage into a pulsating carnival of music and celebration.

“After a few years DJing round the globe, it’ll be great to return to the live stage and the Live Show Experience,” enthused Basement Jaxx’s Felix Buxton.

“To connect to people with life-affirming energy and give people a great time.”

Basement Jaxx burst onto the scene in 1994 with a series of underground EPs released on their own Atlantic Jaxx label, alongside their now-legendary parties in pre-gentrification South London. Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe quickly carved out a unique niche, blending house and garage with a punk attitude, global influences, and unforgettable tunes. Their distinctive sound earned them a devoted following, culminating in the release of their debut album Remedy in 1999, featuring breakthrough hits like Red Alert, Rendez Vu, and Jump & Shout. The success continued with 2001’s Rooty, a bigger, bolder follow-up that included the timeless anthem Where’s Your Head At, a track that transcends genres and generations.

From the outset, Basement Jaxx’s live performances were showstopping spectacles. Their stage presence evolved into a full-blown festival phenomenon, earning them headline slots at iconic events. By 2005, the same year they won the Grammy for Best Electronic Album, they had conquered The Other Stage and the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, as well as Coachella and London’s Hyde Park.

“It’s great our hits are still very much alive with younger generations,” says Felix, “so we connect across the age range – and it’ll be great to pop in a couple of bangers from our forthcoming album too.”

The last 10 years have seen Basement Jaxx remain festival favourites, but headlining behind the decks rather than at the front of the stage. Now, the time is right to bring back the full, eye-popping technicolour experience. As Felix puts it:
“It feels like 2025 is the beginning of a new era for many, and I think that’s probably true for Basement Jaxx too.”