Campo Sancho, the beloved boutique festival created by London underground party starters, Sancho Panza, has announced the first wave of artists for its’ 2025 festival at Walken Hall, and the addition of a brand-new area, Upwoods.
Building on a rich history that spans legendary early 90’s warehouse parties and a 20-year reign as the largest and most beloved house music sound system at Notting Hill Carnival, Campo Sancho continues to champion Sancho Panza’s signature ‘DIY’ ethos and unwavering dedication to delivering a truly unique, intimate and magical festival experience.
Campo Sancho describes itself as a community gathering that celebrates the love of dance music and Sancho Panza’s original carnival roots. In a festival landscape saturated with repetitive lineups and a dwindling sense of intimacy, Campo Sancho offers a refreshing alternative. It’s a place where discerning music lovers and their families can escape the large crowds and reconnect with the true spirit of house music.
This year’s edition promises another eclectic mix of audio treats from house, disco, nu-disco and electronica to soul, funk and reggae played by legends, rising stars, and everything in between. As well as a sterling line-up, there’s plenty to entertain younger Campo campers including Panic Family Circus, a full arts programme at the Kids Factory, Teen Spirit with a plethora of activities and games and some pretty bonkers walkabouts.
Lovingly curated by founders Jimmy K-Tel and Matt Brown, Campo Sancho’s 2025 lineup is its most exciting yet and includes debuts from legendary selector Luke Una, the founder of Manchester’s much-loved Homoelectric parties, known for his genre-defying DJ sets; London DJ, producer, and good vibes ambassador Aroop Roy and his always eclectic selections; plus underground legend Grace Sands, co-founder of Nottingham’s lauded DiY Soundsystem, resident DJ at Adonis and NYC Downlow and producer of Sands of Time.
Invited back is rising London star Tigerbalm, who, having impressed last year on the daytime Middle Row stage returns with a club-focused set in the Snare and Hi Hat. Alongside these stars, Campo welcomes some of their family favourites and guaranteed party starters including Dicky Trisco, Lisa Loud, Pete Herbert, Roy the Roach, Anouk, Andy Wilson and Freddy Love. Finally, for this first round announcement, there’s extended sets from much-loved Sancho Panza founders & residents Matt Brown & Jimmy K-Tel who will bring their infectious energy and uplifting vibes to proceedings as always.
Campo Sancho is progressing in 2025 with the introduction of “Upwoods,” a brand-new secluded woodland area. Upwoods promises an immersive experience that complements the main stage energy. Showcasing a diverse range of music and soundscapes, expect laid-back beats curated daily by different teams, alongside signature cocktails and a truly magical atmosphere.
Sancho Panza emerged from the burgeoning UK dance music movement, throwing legendary warehouse parties that pushed the boundaries of creativity. Fuelled by a DIY ethos and an unwavering passion for music, sound, environment and dancing, they quickly earned a reputation for their joyous gatherings and infectious energy.
This reputation for an unwavering commitment to excellence in sound and expertly curated party lineups propelled them to Notting Hill Carnival, where they established themselves as a dominant force. For two decades, their stage became a pilgrimage site for thousands of carnival-goers, drawing crowds of over 10,000 with their Turbosound and later Funktion One sound systems. Sancho Panza was Notting Hill Carnival for house music lovers and Sancho’s close relationship with Funktion One continues to this day. Tony Andrews, Funktion One founder and all round sound system guru, actually personally tuned all the rigs at this year’s Campo.
Sancho Panza, was born in the underground, rose to become a Notting Hill Carnival institution, and now finds new life as a boutique festival haven for its loyal following of discerning house heads and their families – it’s friends and friends of friends in a big warehouse party in a field.
Campo Sancho 2025 takes place at Walken Hall, an hour north of London, from July 24-28.
