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Get ready for an electrifying Sunday, August 2, as the festival transforms into a paradise for synthwave and new wave lovers. With an all‑star lineup featuring legends and cutting‑edge acts across two major stages, this day promises to be one of the festival’s absolute highlights.
The Stubru Stage: Pulsating Energy and Avant‑Garde Beats
The Stubru podium will bring together some of the most exciting names in dark electronic and post‑industrial music.
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Potochkine — The French duo continues to shake the underground with high‑energy live performances blending darkwave, EBM, and theatrical vocals. Their intense stage presence makes them a must‑see act for anyone who loves the fusion of electronic power and punk aesthetics.
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Luc Van Acker — Belgium’s cult icon and co‑founder of Revolting Cocks returns to the stage with a sharp mix of electronic attitude and rock intensity. His performance will no doubt highlight his pioneering role in the Belgian wave scene.
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Cabaret Voltaire (Official) — True pioneers of industrial and experimental electronic music. Expect a hypnotic audiovisual experience as this legendary Sheffield formation brings its legacy of minimal synths, rhythmic distortion, and political edge to the festival.
Main Stage: Icons of Synthpop and New Romanticism
Meanwhile, the Main Stage will echo with the unmistakable sounds of synthpop elegance and new wave emotion.
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Vive La Fête will bring their signature mix of French glamour and energetic electro‑pop, turning the stage into a glittering dance floor.
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Gavin Friday, ever the avant‑garde performer, blends dark cabaret, poetic lyrics, and dramatic storytelling that perfectly ties into the day’s aesthetic.
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Already announced earlier this season, Soft Cell, Gary Numan, and The Human League will headline with iconic tracks that defined an entire generation of electronic music lovers.
Together, these artists form a bridge between the origins of synthpop and today’s synthwave revival, offering festival‑goers both nostalgia and fresh futuristic energy.
Why You Can’t Miss It
Expect stunning visuals, vintage synth tones, and a crowd dressed as if they stepped right out of Blade Runner. Whether you love 80s retro sounds or new interpretations of dark electronic beats, Sunday, August 2, will be the day to mark on your calendar.
Stay tuned for set times, afterparty announcements, and more updates as the countdown continues.
23 new acts for the #LokerseFeesten! 💥 From breakthrough Belgian artists and hip-hop and DJ legends to living synth-wave legends and rising stars.
📍 Mainstage:
1 Aug | USED
2 Aug | Vive La Fête – Gavin Friday
4 Aug | Ão – Dressed Like Boys
7 Aug | SONS – Anna Calvi
8 Aug | Emmy d’Arc – De’Wayne
📍 Club Studio Brussel:
1 Aug | Mula B
2 Aug | Potochkine – Luc Van Acker – Cabaret Voltaire Official
3 Aug | WASTE
4 Aug | Lenny Lenny – Lézard
5 Aug | Tsar B
6 Aug | JAZZ BRAK – Blu Samu
7 Aug | Hiqpy – Kittin – SPFDJ – Alycia Bezgo
🎟️ Tickets for all announced Mainstage days are already on sale. Ticket sales for Club Studio Brussel start immediately via lokersefeesten.be. #LF26
