After a triumphant 30th anniversary in 2024, Love to be… is set to elevate the celebration in 2025. On May 25th, Sheffield will host the brand’s most ambitious event yet: a sprawling street festival at Forge Warehouse and Effingham Road.
The 30th anniversary was marked by a series of global events, including sold-out shows in Sydney with Armand Van Helden and Basement Jaxx, and a landmark festival in Harrogate, which was the largest dance music event ever held in the city.
Building on this momentum, the upcoming Sheffield festival promises a 10-hour celebration of house music, featuring four stages, international DJs, live acts, entertainment, street food, and more.
The festival’s lineup showcases an extraordinary array of house music talent, including Sam Divine, Barbara Tucker, The Shapeshifters, Todd Terry, Adelphi Music Factory, K-Klass and Alison Limerick alongside many more local and international names. Together, these artists represent a celebration of house music’s legacy and future, underscoring Love to be…’s unparalleled ability to curate events that no other brand can match.
In addition to the festival, Love to be… will place a significant focus on its record label throughout 2025. The label plans to release new music from internationally renowned artists, with details to be announced soon. Previous releases have featured legendary names like E Smoove, and the label is committed to nurturing fresh talent as the year progresses.
Tony Walker and Marc Dennis, directors of Love to be…, expressed their excitement:
“Our 30th anniversary was a milestone year, and the response was overwhelming. Bringing a full-scale festival to Sheffield feels like the perfect way to continue the celebration. We’re also thrilled to expand our record label’s offerings, showcasing both established and emerging talent in the house music scene.”
Tickets for the May 25th festival are expected to sell quickly. Join the celebration and experience house music at its finest.
Love to be… It’s a House thing
Tickets for FORGE, Sheffield are now sale now : https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/love-to-be-in-the-park.
For up to date event listings, releases and further info, head to: www.lovetobeevents.co.uk.
LOVE TO BE… STREET FESTIVAL
BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 25 MAY
FORGE, EFFINGHAM ROAD, SHEFFIELD
LINE-UP
Street Stage:
Sam Divine / Barbara Tucker / The Shapeshifters / Todd Terry / Adelphi Music Factory / Trimtone / Sinclair / Folkness / Loui & Tommy Gustav
Music Factory Stage:
KKlass / Alison Limerick / Victor Simonelli / Allistair Whitehead / Tom Wainwright / Tony Walker / Scott Harris / Dino / Watty / Stuart Pilling / Cheryl Wright / Bongo Dave
VIP Stage hosted by Funkylove and FunkMyDisco:
Soraya Vivian (Live PA) / Ladycop (Live PA) / James Morral / Booty / Cheryl Wright / Raw-Artes / Folkness / Loui & Tommy Gustav / KEEX / Paul Foxall / Danjlow / Ben Harvey
Workroom hosted by Mango Records
Kyle Robertson / Tonner / Bradley Skeng / Stupid Boy
LOVE TO BE… LINKS
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