Moovin Festival 2025: Funk, Jazz, and Festival Magic Down on the Farm!
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If you like your festivals intimate, independent, and overflowing with incredible music, then grab your Bootleys and a £5 pint—Moovin Festival is back for 2025, and it’s looking juicier than ever! Taking over the stunning Whitebottom Farm in Stockport’s Etherow Country Park from June 13th-15th, Moovin delivers a perfect blend of world-class headliners, underground gems, and a proper friendly, free-spirited vibe.
Who’s Moovin & Groovin?
This year’s lineup is packed to the rafters with legends, pioneers, and rising stars. Leading the charge is the phenomenal Ezra Collective, fresh from their Mercury Prize win and Brit Award nominations. These jazz-fusion maestros have taken the world by storm, seamlessly mixing jazz, afrobeat, and soul into irresistibly danceable grooves.
Ezra Collective
Then there’s the electrifying Folamour, serving up sun-soaked house beats with all the feel-good energy you need, alongside drum & bass royalty Roni Size, Fabio & Grooverider—a duo whose influence on the genre is immeasurable. Fancy some funk? Craig Charles is bringing his Funk & Soul Club, while Derrick Carter is repping Chicago house like only he can. And if you’re into old-school hip-hop, The Sugarhill Gang are in the house—expect a full-blown history lesson in hip-hop bangers!
Of course, Moovin wouldn’t be Moovin without a hefty helping of Manchester magic. Mr. Scruff, Luke Una, Graeme Park, DJ Paulette, and Jon Dasilva will be dropping deep cuts and dancefloor heat, while world music lovers can soak up the vibrant sounds of Ibibio Sound Machine, Afroquoi, Dr Meaker, and Riot Jazz.
More Than Just the Music
Moovin isn’t just about raving in a barn (though, let’s be real, that’s a massive part of the fun). It’s about discovery—whether that’s stumbling across an emerging artist on the Barn Stage, joining a morning gong bath, or watching a jaw-dropping fire show under the stars. The lineup is peppered with rising stars like Lavender Fields, Witch Prophet, and Marie Franc, showcasing soulful voices and fresh sounds you won’t find at your standard mega-fest.
You’ll also find yoga sessions, circus performances, holistic healing areas, and a proper community spirit—no VIP nonsense here. Just pure, unfiltered festival magic, served up with a hint of 90s free party nostalgia.
The Setting: A Hidden Gem
Tucked away just 30 minutes from Manchester and Sheffield, Whitebottom Farm is hands down one of the most picturesque festival sites in the UK. Think: a tree-canopied entrance, lakes teeming with wildlife, and a jaw-dropping gorge to greet you on arrival. It’s an eco-friendly haven that feels a world away from the urban grind, yet still close enough for an easy weekend escape.
A Festival That Stays True to Its Roots
Unlike some festivals that balloon into overwhelming chaos, Moovin keeps things intentionally small and personal. That means limited capacity, big energy, and a crowd that’s all about the music. And at just £143 for a full weekend ticket, it’s one of the best-value festival experiences you’ll find this summer.
So, whether you’re there for the jazz, the jungle, the house, or just the unbeatable festival vibes, Moovin Festival 2025 is shaping up to be a weekend to remember. Get your tickets, pack your dancing shoes, and prepare for a barn-storming, bass-thumping, soul-stirring few days down on the farm.
Because at Moovin, the music’s fresh, the vibes are free, and the party never stops. Like no Udder!
For the full Moovin line-up see our Moovin Festival 2025 page.
