Glasto-goers were treated to a nice surprise yesterday afternoon (April 14) when the lineup for Silver Hayes was announced.
It's historically uncommon for Glastonbury-related news to be shared on Sundays, which meant not even the most ardent of festival fanatics saw it coming.
For the uninitiated, Silver Hayes is an area of the festival which welcomes mostly dance music acts.
It started life in 1995 as just one stage called the Dance Tent and has developed ever since. In 2013 the newly-revamped Dance Village was introduced and Silver Hayes was born.
It is home to Sonic, Wow, the Pussy Palure, BBC Music Introducing and the Gully and Blues, which this year are merging to bring people "brighter and larger global sounds".
There will also be a brand new micro-venue in Silver Hayes this year called No Average Groove, which will bring people the hottest tunes from the underground dance music scene.
The full Silver Hayes lineup in all its glory:
Who to see in Silver Hayes - 11 of the best
DJ Hype b2b Randall
Two of drum & bass' leading lights go back to back for the first time ever, ensuring the best tracks from the genre from over the decades are played. This is not one to miss.
My Nu Leng
Bristol-based duo My Nu Leng are known for their incendiary live sets, in which they mix a range of genres to devastating effect. Anyone who went to their recent warehouse party on the outskirts of Bristol will tell you what to expect.
Peggy Gou
Berlin-based South Korean selector Peggy Gou has asserted herself as one of the most sought-after DJs in house and techno with a string of superb recorded mixes, tracks and live performances.
Maverick Sabre
The Irish rapper and singer-songwriter has made an impressive comeback recently with a handful of top releases. Blending R&B, soul, folk and post-dubstep, he's an exciting live performer and will no doubt draw a big crowd in Silver Hayes.
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Four Tet
Established producer and DJ Four Tet sells out massive venues all over the UK and it's no wonder. He has a wealth of stunning releases to his name, including the widely-heralded 2017 album New Energy, and his live performances are things of beauty.
Lady Leshurr
British grime and hip hop rapper Lady Leshurr is best known for her Queen's Speech series, which went viral in 2016. The Birmingham artist is always worth catching live.
FKJ
An accomplished artist and rising star of the Parisian electronic scene, FKJ is one of the flag bearers of the New French House musical genre. With incredibly groovy loops, classy hip-hop rhythms, gloriously funky basslines and richly colorful synth sounds, his music stands up to comparison with the masters of the genre.
Low Island
Four-piece Low Island are steadily making a name for themselves with a string of impressive releases. The Oxford-band combine indie with uplifting electronica which sounds dreamy when performed live.
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Sub Focus b2b Wilkinson
In the same vein as Randall b2b DJ Hype, this is another drum & bass back-to-back set which shouldn't be missed. Between them, the two producers have released some of the biggest tracks from the genre which never fail to set the dance floor alight.
Daniel Avery
Daniel Avery is a renowned producer whose music can be enjoyed just as much at home as it can in a club setting. His sets take listeners on a journey and include some of the freshest house and techno tracks around.
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Children of Zeus
R&B / soul duo Children of Zeus have been making waves with a string of brilliant releases, including their most recent album, Travel Light.
Comprised of Konny Kon and Tyler Daley from Manchester, the pair are well worth seeing live, combining hip hop and soul to beautiful effect.
