Among the main stars of this year's edition are the British duo Chase & Status, Pendulum with a live band, Netsky, Wilkinson, Hybrid Minds, A.M.C, and the Austrian duo Camo & Krooked b2b Mefjus. This year, Modestep and Fox Stevenson will also perform with a live band. A significant novelty will be the Czech premiere of the project CONTROL ALT DΞLΞTΞ, led by the world EDM star Don Diablo.
„This year, after last year's relocation of the festival, we focused much more on the actual dramaturgy of the program and how to bring truly unique experiences to fans. Drum & bass is growing enormously worldwide today and is making its way to the main stage of the biggest festivals. At the same time, we know that our visitors are true fans of the genre and expect a carefully curated lineup from us. That is exactly what we built on this year,“ says festival director Mína Havlatová.
Chase & Status and Pendulum LIVE as main attractions
One of the main attractions of this year's program is Chase & Status. The British production duo has been active on the scene for over twenty years and is among the biggest names in contemporary drum & bass. They are Brit Awards winners, were nominated for a Grammy, and their tracks regularly gather hundreds of millions of streams. They are returning to Let It Roll after three years and will bring new material from their upcoming album to Most.
A strong moment in this year's program will also be the return of Pendulum with a live band. In the genre of electronic music, Pendulum is unique primarily because it is not a DJ set, but a real live band, which visitors know more from large rock festivals. Their debut album Hold Your Colour is still one of the best-selling drum & bass records of all time.
„If I were to compare the impact of Chase & Status on the entire drum & bass scene, it is comparable to the arrival of stars like Depeche Mode. They are true genre legends. Similarly, Pendulum is a phenomenon that can reach a wider audience beyond the electronic music community. For me personally, Pendulum was once my ticket into the world of drum & bass,“ adds Havlatová.
The program is further strengthened by the masters of melodic drum & bass Hybrid Minds and Wilkinson, who will present their current album, as well as the crowd favorite Netsky, whose returns to Czech festival stages always have an extraordinary charge. The popular Austrian duo Camo & Krooked b2b Mefjus will also be present. The ambassadors of this year's edition, together with representatives of their label MODUS, will provide the music for the festival's opening ceremony, which traditionally belongs to the most watched moments of the entire festival.
This year's festival significantly focuses on unique B2B sets
A significant dramaturgical line of this year's edition will be exclusive B2B sets, that is, joint performances by artists who usually do not perform together. Fans can look forward to Friction b2b Mozey, Metrik b2b Grafix, Luude b2b Rova, Simula b2b Skantia, or Calyx b2b The Upbeats.
„With the increasing popularity of the genre, most fans have the opportunity to see their favorite DJs and producers in the Czech Republic quite often, so we wanted to deliver something fresh, and thus we paired DJs in ways that are not usually seen. We believe that people will like it,” adds Mína Havlatová.
A strong part of the program will also be special label and themed nights. Drum&BassArena will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the festival and bring legends like LTJ Bukem or S.P.Y. The festival also thinks of fans of harder sounds and neurofunk, which is exceptionally strong in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Eatbrain Night will therefore offer a celebration of 15 years of one of the most prominent neurofunk labels today.
MC & Vocalists Night will give a voice to singers and MCs
A special part of the program will also be the new MC & Vocalists Night. The evening focused on MCs and vocalists will provide space for performers who are often part of DJ sets, but this time they will take the main stage. The biggest name of this night will be Grammy Award winner Flowdan. Other performers will include Eva Lazarus, Gardna, and Catching Cairo.
Six stages including a pontoon on the lake
This year, the festival will offer six stages. Visitors can look forward to two outdoor stages, three covered ones, and one floating stage directly on the surface of Lake Most. The area will open to the first visitors on Wednesday, July 29, when it will be possible to comfortably settle in and get accustomed to the festival area. The actual festival program will start on Thursday at noon, with Friday and Saturday starting later, just like last year, and extending into the night.
Newly flexible ticket purchasing options
The festival has launched the sale of single-day tickets and this year also offers the option of splitting payments into several parts. More information about the program, tickets, and the festival area can be found by visitors at letitroll.cz.
„We realize that attending the festival is already quite an expensive affair today, and we are looking for ways to make this experience accessible to more people. The option to come for just one day or to split the payment is something we consider essential,” explains Mína Havlatová.
