THE SMILE, JORJA SMITH, SKRILLEX AND 9 OTHER ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR PUKKELPOP

Did you know that being curious - for example, about the Pukkelpop line-up - triggers various neurotransmitters and chemicals in your brain? Among them, acetylcholine and dopamine, the happiness hormone, play a significant role. Who doesn't become immensely happy with artists like Fred again.., Stormzy, Sam Smith, Charlotte de Witte, Goldband, The Offspring, and Queens of the Stone Age? And there is even more dopamine in the making with The Smile, Jorja Smith and Skrillex.

Fresh on Friday 
Hey Siri, schedule event: Friday, August 16: Jorja Smith, one of the most versatile singers of her generation: soul, jazz, R&B and funk with a trendy touch, alongside Denzel Curry, recognized for his exhilarating presence in today's hip-hop scene. 'Exclusive' is a word that always makes us happy - that dopamine, remember - especially in combination with the drum 'n bass duo Sigma (DJ set), they will play an exclusive DJ set at Pukkelpop. And now a proud tricolor drum roll for Soulwax; 4 sold-out AB shows, a new world record in the pipeline, and a performance you can compare to Warhead's candy in terms of intensity.

Must see on Saturday 
Hear the rrrrrumble, yeah yeah - Skrillex is a musical alchemist: DJ, producer, lead singer of a post-hardcore band, poster boy of half the music scene including Friday headliner Fred again ...the list is endless. Moreover, it has been more than 10 years since Skrillex performed on Belgian soil. It will be a warm reunion in the backstage of Pukkelpop with soul diva -I want Prada- RAYE; they go way back. And get ready for even more fun with The Vaccines, always synonymous with an explosion of joy and love for the music trade, even during Post Break Up Sex.

Spotlight on Sunday

Sunday, August 18, laughter will abound for fans of The Smile, especially those who missed out on tickets for their sold-out concert at Forest National. The ambitious side project of Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke is gracing Kiewit to unveil their new, ingenious masterpiece 'Wall of Eyes.' Indira Paganotto -beautiful name, radiant smile- aims to make a statement at every gig, be it a festival or a sweaty club – you will be conquered! Speaking of which, MEROL's Dutch pop promises a lively party too. The same goes for DJ duo Overmono, British brothers renowned for their eclectic sets inspired by the hard, energetic styles of '90s rave, breakbeat, and trance. Shifting up another gear or two with Rise Against; expect biting punk rock addressing all things unfair in these modern times? Check!

New names? 

A new dose of dopamine after the holidays! If you'd like to see the line-up announced so far, visit our new website www.pukkelpop.be.