The festival, which started out as a LAN party in Sweden, lands at Birmingham’s NEC on 27-29 March.<\/p>\n
And three of the Sidemen<\/a> in Josh Bradley (Zerkaa), Simon Minter (Miniminter) and Tobi Brown (Tbjzl) will be headlining the Saturday (28 March).<\/p>\n Zerkaa said: “Our community is everything to us, so the chance to be special guests at DreamHack’s historic UK debut is an honour.<\/p>\n “There’s no substitute for actually standing in the same room as the people who make the UK gaming scene so special – which is why we’re buzzing to get to the NEC to play side-by-side with the people who have supported us from day one. <\/p>\n “We can’t wait to experience the legendary DreamHack atmosphere alongside the most passionate fans in the world to make some proper memories together.”<\/p>\n When headlining, Sidemen will take part in Chat v Champs, a high-stakes live show where any attendee can test their skills against Josh, Simon and Tobi in a series of fast-paced and interactive challenges.<\/p>\n They will also take part in the Creator Hub where you can team up with or against the Sidemen to take them on at their most viral games.<\/p>\n And there will be a dedicated meet and greet session where attendees can have face-to-face sessions and professional photos with Miniminter, Tbjzl and Zerkaa.<\/p>\n Shahin Zarrabi, VP Festivals at ESL FACEIT Group, said: “DreamHack Birmingham isn’t just a gaming event – it’s a milestone for youth culture in the UK and beyond. <\/p>\n “Bringing Josh, Simon and Tobi from the Sidemen on board as our special guests perfectly illustrates the shift we’re seeing: gaming creators are the new pop icons and their fans want to be part of the action. <\/p>\n “We’re dedicated to setting a new gold standard for the festival experience by combining world-class talent and entertainment with accessible pricing to ensure the next generation can experience an all-new benchmark for what a festival can be.”<\/p>\n Tickets for DreamHack Birmingham 2026 are still available and you can find out more by clicking the link here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Elsewhere from indy100:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to join<\/a> the indy100’s free WhatsApp channel<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Official](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/official-announcement-images-of-josh-bradley-zerkaa-simon-minter-miniminter-and-tobi-brown-tbjzl-hea.png\")