All Points East headliner announced: Chase & Status present RTRN II DANCE takeover

All Points East today announce a new collaboration with the powerhouse electronic duo Chase & Status who will headline the celebrated East London festival for the first time on Saturday 16 August as part of a RTRN II DANCE takeover. They will be joined by special guests, carefully chosen by Chase & Status; Overmono, Sammy Virji, and Nia Archives, with many more to be announced. General tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Thursday 13 February via www.allpointseast.com.

Chase & Status say, “Bringing RTRN II Dance to Victoria Park this summer is massive for us and to do it with these artists is super exciting for our home town. We’re ready to bring the energy and make it a night to remember with everyone who’s been on this journey with us.”

Known for blending elements of drum and bass, dubstep, grime, and hip-hop, Chase & Status have consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music to become one of the most successful acts to come out of the UK, with multi-platinum selling albums, numerous charting singles, and a win at last year’s Brit Awards for ‘Producer of the Year.’ They hold five Top 10 albums, including No More Idols and Brand New Machine which both reached No.2 in the UK Official Charts. With 2024’s single with Stormzy, ‘BACKBONE’ they achieved their first No.1 single, whilst also being nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ at this year’s Brit Awards. They have also been nominated for ‘Best Dance Act’ at the Brits.

The dynamic producer duo, Saul Milton and Will Kennard, have crafted an impressive catalogue of hits over the years, teaming up with renowned artists including Kano, Plan B, Stormzy, Craig David, Becky Hill, Stefflon Don, Liam Bailey, Tom Grennan, Emeli Sandé, Tinie Tempah, and many more, while also lending their production talents to Rihanna. Trailblazers Chase & Status are the embodiment of reinvention and refinement, constantly evolving while staying true to their roots. Fusing cutting-edge beats with state-of-the-art production, they deliver high-energy tracks primed for clubs and festivals alike.

For the first time, Chase & Status will bring their specially curated RTRN II DANCE festival to All Points East for an exclusive one-day event. Previously held as a three-day festival in Tenerife in October 2024, RTRN II DANCE is a curation of Chase & Status’ rich history, and here’s hoping the sunshine follows us to East London!

For the inaugural London event, Chase & Status have put together the best of the best of the current UK electronic scene. An incredible line-up of handpicked special guests including Overmono. Heralded as one of the UK’s most original contemporary live electronic acts, Overmono had a run of ground-breaking club EPs between 2020 and 2022, building momentum and culminating in their breakthrough club single, ‘So U Kno’, which encapsulated the hearts of clubbers and went on to become a bonafide phenomenon as dancefloors re-opened; featuring in end of year lists published by Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, DJ Mag and Mixmag. Since then, Overmono have been named ‘Best Live Act’ at the prestigious DJ Mag Best of British Awards, taken their custom audio-visual live show across the globe, and released their debut studio album, Good Lies, which peaked at No.1 on the UK Dance Album charts.

Sammy Virji, an English DJ and record producer renowned for his dynamic presence in the UK dance music scene. He made a mark with his debut album Spice Up My Life, which peaked at No. 7 on the UK Dance Albums Chart. Transitioning from bassline to UK garage, Sammy's versatile style has captivated audiences, with his 2023 single ‘If U Need It’ and most recently, ‘Damager’. Plus, Sammy has two huge sold out Brixton Academy shows next weekend 31 January and 1 February.

Nia Archives is returning to All Points East. A new-gen junglist and creator of UP YA ARCHIVES, Nia Archives refuses to be confined to one label. Since her emergence in 2020, the 24-year-old producer, DJ, singer, songwriter, and visual artist has been at the forefront of jungle’s new wave. Her collagist soundscapes have introduced the genre to a new generation of clubgoers while earning her an impressive list of accolades. She placed third in the prestigious BBC Sound of 2023, and has previously won the MOBO Award for ‘Best Dance / Electronic Act,’ whilst being nominated again this year twice. This year, the Yorkshire artist made Brit Awards history as the first-ever Junglist to receive three nominations in one year. She’s up for ‘Best Dance Act’ and ‘Artist of the Year,’ following her ‘Rising Star’ nomination in 2023. In just a few years, Nia Archives has cemented herself as an essential name in dance music.

Chase & Status join previously announced All Points East 2025 headliners RAYE (Saturday 23 August), Barry Can’t Swim (Friday 22 August), and The Maccabees, who are headlining their first show in eight years on Sunday 24 August 2025. More All Points East headliners are still to be announced.

For 2024, All Points East welcomed another round of huge headliners Kaytranada, Loyle Carner, Mitski, LCD Soundsystem, APE presents Field Day and The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie and carefully curated guest lineups for each day. Between the weekends, In The Neighbourhood returned for four days of activities and free entry in Victoria Park.

Tickets on sale:

Amex Presale - begins 10am, Monday 10 February until 9am, Wednesday 12 February

Artist Presale - begins 10am, Wednesday 12 February

General On Sale - begins 10am, Thursday 13 February

Day tickets, Multi day tickets, Group tickets & payment plans available.

Available from www.allpointseastfestival.com

About All Points East:

All Points East has become the essential London event since its inception six years ago. The quality of artists runs very deep across the days with established names and those on the cusp of stardom entertaining crowds. 2023 welcomed stunning headline sets from a series of world class artists across two weekends of shows, including Stormzy, The Strokes, Jungle, Dermot Kennedy and HAIM plus a host of midweek activities including the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.

2019 saw a flurry of awards for the new festival; Q Magazine awarded All Points East ‘Festival Of The Year’, and that same year All Points East won the award for ‘Best Festival’ at the Music Week Awards. The year before, 2018’s debut established this essential new event as one of the best festivals in the UK. Winning ‘Festival Of The Year’ at the Music Week Awards and ‘Line-Up of the Year’ at the UK Festival Awards, All Points East 2018 boasted headline sets from LCD Soundsystem, The xx, Björk, Catfish & The Bottlemen, The National and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

East London’s beautiful Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets also hosts a hugely popular community focused event each year. In The Neighbourhood, in collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, hosts a vibrant programme of activities and entertainment, working with the local community, businesses, organisations and suppliers. Previous activities have seen something for everyone - eco-friendly creative workshops, free yoga sessions, street food, open air movie nights, themed drag shows and film panels with Richmix. Everything is free and 2024’s programme will be announced in the new year.

A commitment to sustainability and accessibility goes hand in hand with the community elements and All Points East is proud to have been awarded Gold on Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice for our commitment to Deaf and disabled music fans.

All Points East continues to work each year with local charity the Tower Project to give volunteer opportunities to young people with learning disabilities and autism on site at the festival, as well as providing education and performance opportunities to the students of nearby ELAM arts and music school. Committing to 100% renewable energy, working towards eliminating single-use plastic from all serve-ware and programming upcycling workshops for children during In The Neighbourhood are further examples of the commitment to the local community and the park.

Local businesses are given opportunities to provide food, drink, merchandise and more so that the local community benefits as much as possible.

About Tower Hamlets:

Tower Hamlets Council owns Victoria Park and in 2017, awarded All Points East Festival promoters a contract with an onus to ensure that community benefits such as supporting culture, business and employment in the borough, working with residents to reduce any negative impacts of the festivals; and generating much needed income for public services are a key part of what is delivered.

About AEG Presents:

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside American Express presents BST Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

AEG’s European headquarters are located in London.

About American Express Experiences:

Through Amex Experiences, Cardmembers have access to presale tickets, as well as the best seats and exclusive offers at some of the UK’s most sought-after entertainment events via partnerships with a range of institutions, including AELTC, AEG, Somerset House, The British Film Institute and the National Theatre. Amex Experiences is just one example of the powerful backing that American Express provides its Cardmembers