All Points East announced second wave of acts for co-headliners Jorja Smith and Tems
Curated by Jorja Smith and her label FAMM in collaboration with All Points East, Nia Archives, Elmiene & The Sunday Service Choir, Destin Conrad, Westside Gunn, Uncle Waffles, DJ EZ, Wesley Joseph, Sekou and Bellah will be joining the bill. Previously announced artists include kwn, Ayra Starr, and Odeal. Tems will be performing as the penultimate act before Jorja Smith closes the night. Tickets are on sale now, visit allpointseastfestival.com.
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. Archives won the MOBO Award for ‘Best Dance / Electronic Act’ in 2022 and, a year later, placed third in the prestigious BBC Sound of 2023 list. In 2025, the Yorkshire artist made BRIT Awards history as the first-ever Junglist to receive three nominations in one year, proving she remains an essential name in dance music.
Elmiene’s 2026 debut album, sounds for someone, was described by NME as “brilliantly monumental”. Drawing on influences ranging from 2Pac, Prince to Stevie Wonder, Elmiene has emerged as one of music’s most compelling voices in British soul. In a special one-off performance, Elmiene will be performing with the Sunday Service Choir. Conducted by Jason White, the choir has become a must-see feat, with their live appearances drawing collaborations with artists across gospel, R&B and hip-hop, making them a musical spectacle.
Dustin Conrad broke through as a teen internet star and, now, is making a play as the new prince of R&B. As CLASH put it, Conrad is now part of the “Florida renaissance”, led by acts like Doechii and Sailorr. With roots firmly settled in the UK R&B scene, he’s worked with Sasha Keable, kwn and newcomer KARI. Following up Grammy-nominated Love on Digital, which featured collaborations with Lil Nas X, Kehlani, and Serpentwithfeet. Conrad’s future feels vivid and bold as he steps into his own.
Westside Gunn, known for his high-pitched flow and gritty luxury rap aesthetic, has been a key player in the revival of East Coast boom-bap. Straddling the lines between rap and fashion, Gunn has collaborated with MF DOOM, A$AP Rocky, Gorillaz, Tyler, The Creator and Virgil Abloh. As co-founder of Griselda Records with his half-brother Conway the Machine and cousin Benny the Butcher, his influence goes beyond just creating music. His mixtape series Hitler Wears Hermes quickly became cult staples, while his 2020 album Pray for Paris - featuring production from Tyler, The Creator and The Alchemist - is widely considered a seminal album of the era. 2025 included his most critically acclaimed studio album 12 and collaborations with high-profile fashion brands like Saucony and Corteiz. Gunn told XXL that his upcoming album Awesome God 3 will be his “last album”. Embarking on his first international headlining tour this year too, Gunn’s far-reaching influence feels unstoppable.
Lungelihle Zwane, aka Uncle Waffles, was raised in the small country of Eswatini and has since become a global phenomenon. A multihyphenate DJ, model and TV host - she has hit the global stage running, with transcendental music that blends deep house, jazz, and lounge music. Making her name from a clip from a gig in Soweto that went viral, Uncle Waffles internet buzz reaches screens globally. Since then, she has been backed by rappers like Drake, who described her as a “top DJ”. Now, Uncle Waffles is bringing her magic to All Points East.
DJ EZ is widely regarded as one of London’s technically gifted DJs, with an impressive career spanning over three incredible decades. DJ EZ’s name is synonymous with UK garage and, of course, is renowned for his incredible Boiler Room set. Described by The Guardian as a “linchpin” of UK garage, lauded as a quick-fingered mixer who “throws everything into the pot, remixing tracks in front of your eyes and creating new ones in real time”.
Birmingham-born songwriter and producer Wesley Joseph is a trained filmmaker, as well as a musician. Joseph’s a creative in every sense of the term. A master of sonic and visual worldbuilding, his art is fluid and enchanting to take in. The vivid cinematic feel of his second project, GLOW, was praised by Pitchfork for its ‘graceful avant-R&B’ style. While DIY awarded it four glorious stars, stating: “Whether an introduction or re-introduction, GLOW sets the artist’s stall out in technicolour fashion.’ His work is not only sonically curated, but his videos are too. Joseph’s captivating self-directed music video for the song ‘MONSOON’ was awarded Best Independent Video in association with Vevo at the Independent Music Awards in 2025. Joseph’s numerous collaborations speak to their own success. Working with names from A.K. Paul, Joy Orbison, Leon Vynehall to Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith. Having last performed at All Points East in 2022, we cannot wait for the multi-hyphenate to bring his picture-perfect tunes to Victoria Park.
British-Ivorian singer from Leicestershire, Sekou is making waves in the music industry with his powerful vocals and global appeal. At 16, his love for singing and vocal control stemmed from his time in church, with his name becoming recognised after posting soulful renditions online, leading to his discovery. Inspired by legends like Whitney Houston, Frank Ocean, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé, Sekou blends classic soul with contemporary pop. His breakout single ‘Better Man’ debuted at BBC Introducing’s tent in Glastonbury in 2022 and has since been co-signed by peers Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa and Fred Again. In 2024, Sekou was nominated for the BRIT Rising Star award. His latest single, ‘Dangerous Lover’, was described by CLASH as “pop at its most alluring”.
Described by Complex as the “Princess of UK R&B”, Bellah is a British-Nigerian singer-songwriter known for soulful, conversational R&B. Arriving on the scene in 2019, her popularity has immensely risen, gaining prominence for her intimate songwriting and soulful, conversational R&B. Nominated for Best R&B/Soul Act at the MOBO Awards in 2021 and 2023, her 2022 album Adultsville received critical acclaim, with CLASH describing it as “a hug from a friend and a pause amidst the chaos”. Her recent album State of Emergency Vol 1. mixes smooth R&B and high-energy pop, a contribution to UK R&B which has not gone unnoticed.
Jorja Smith and Tems join fellow All Points East 2026 headliners: Lorde on Saturday 22 August, Deftones at Outbreak Fest on Sunday 23 August and Tyler, The Creator’s two-day headline slot at Victoria Park on Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August, and Twenty One Pilots on Sunday 30 August.
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An annual music festival held over two weekends in London's Victoria Park, run by AEG Presents.