The drum & bass pioneer is promising to bring ‘Bristol energy to the stage’
Drum and bass pioneer Roni Size has been announced as one of the headliners for Lake Paradiso Festival 2025(Image: Giulia Spadafora/Valley Fest)
Bristol music legend Roni Size is the final headliner to be announced for a new West Country festival – and he’s promising to bring “Bristol energy to the stage”. The drum & bass pioneer will play a “one-of-a-kind summer set” at Lake Paradiso Festival 2025.
The festival, running from August 1 to 3 at Nesta Camping on Chew Valley Lake, Nesta Magna will also see appearances from Trevor Nelson, Norman Jay, Huey Morgan and disco-funk royalty Odyssey.
Organisers say Roni’s journey from Bristol youth club sets to global acclaim has “inspired generations”. They called his influence on UK dance music “unmatched”.
They added: “Roni’s return to the stage for Lake Paradiso marks a celebration of the past, present and future of drum and bass – all rooted in the city where it started.
“This performance is not only a full-circle moment but a high-voltage reminder of why his legacy continues to lead the way.”
Luke Hasell, festival director at Lake Paradiso, said: “Roni Size is one of Bristol’s proudest exports – a true architect of sound. We couldn’t think of a more iconic artist to headline the first Lake Paradiso.”
Bristol drum & bass pioneer Roni Size(Image: Valley Fest)
Roni added: “Bristol’s music scene shaped who I am, so any chance to represent that at a festival like Lake Paradiso is something I take seriously.
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“It’s not every day you get to share a line up with legends like Huey Morgan, Norman Jay, and Trevor Nelson – people who’ve each played a massive part in the UK’s musical story.
“I’m proud to be part of that and to bring some of that Bristol energy to the stage.”
Roni’s set will also raise funds for Bristol-based charity Temwa, which works with remote communities in Northern Malawi. It is the festival’s official charity partner.
Jo Hook, co-founder and director at Temwa, said: “It means a lot to be Lake Paradiso’s charity partner. We’ve always believed in the power of people coming together to make a difference and this feels like a great fit.
“Roni Size actually played at one of our fundraising nights a while back, so it’s brilliant to be working alongside him again – just in a very different setting. We’re looking forward to being part of the weekend and sharing a bit more about the work we do.”
Roni has previously supported Temwa through live events and performed at fundraisers in Bristol.
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