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Defected Records Hosts Insane Stage Takeover at We Are FSTVL London

August 18, 2022

Festival goers of We Are FSTVL London were blown away by the astounding presence of the Defected Records set.

Defected Records took center stage at We Are FSTVL in London this month at Damyns Hall Aerodrome Essex. The two-day festival includes other significant labels such as Glitterbox, Afterlife, and Solid Grooves. In fact, the festival was established in 2013 by Steve Durham and Reece Miller. Since the festival’s debut, the number of attendees has increased each year.

This year, Defected Records showcased their primary talent on Sunday, August 7th at one of the UK’s most beloved festivals. Simon Dunmore founded the label in 1999 establishing it as one of the longest-running independent house labels in the UK. The crowd grooved to Ferreck Dawn, Jess Bays, John Summit, Low Steppa, Monki, and Sonny Fodera.

Ferreck Dawn took the Defected stage at We Are FSTVL on Sunday. He has a very busy weekend sharing his delight on Instagram,” @wearefstvl was great, really happy to see the stage fill up so quickly ?” This longstanding DJ and producer has been active for the past 17 years. The founder of Inmotion Collective, Monki, tantalized the crowd with her atmospheric beats.

Gazing into the crowd during John Summit‘s set, all that can be seen is a vast sea of people swaying as the beats fill the air. Not to mention, trailblazer Jess Bays truly set the vibe for her performance. She shared her gratitude and elation on social media alongside clips from her live show.

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UK’s own Low Steppa shared the Defected Stage, most def one of the crispiest house producers as of yet with his fresh sets, always bringing the heat. The crowd was feeling the grooves he was throwing down. The true wizardry of Sonny Fodera ignited festival goers with his smooth technical beats.

Furthermore, We Are FSTVL is frankly an astounding experience and the Defected Records Stage showcased their top-notch artists. Next year will be the 10th anniversary of this award-winning festival. Don’t miss a beat, visit the festival’s website to sign up soon for early bird specials, news, and 2023 line-up info.