Slug Stage

Enter an alternate reality where space slugs from Saturn have taken over Thamesmead! Luckily, a team of incredible musicians and DJs has assembled to battle the aliens using the power of music. Dance and mosh for the soul of South London inside an immersive and inclusive big top tent.

Programmed by The Serious-Worms, a group of young artists from Bexley charity Re-Instate, which empowers people with learning disabilities and autism. Supported by Three Rivers.

12.40pm:
Monster Machine

Spooky, raw, punk-rock group promising powerful, joyful headbangers with tight basslines, heavy drums and scary synths.
1.30pm:
afromerm

Award-winning South London composer and sound artist working with electronic textures, voice, live instrumentation and her own motion-reactive instrument, Juniper.
2.20pm:
Lady Neptune

High-energy sound combining gabber, happy hardcore, industrial techno and experimental pop with distorted electronics, infectious melodies, and a bold DIY aesthetic.
3.20pm:
Frank Chickens

London-based band of Japanese exiles nominated for the 1984 Edinburgh Comedy Award, heralded by legendary DJ John Peel and known for their indie hit We Are Ninja.
4.10pm:
TOBITHEFREAK

South London-born Nigerian artist, producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist, blending ambient soundscapes, moody chords, heavy electronic drums, understated vocals and introspective lyrics.
5pm:
Noon Garden

Colourful, psychedelic pop, warm melodies and playful experimentation from Charles Prest, founder of internationally acclaimed psychedelic group Flamingods.
All day:
DJ sets

Performances on the the Slug Stage will be interspersed with incredible DJ sets from Tanum Sound System, Worms in Suits and Heart n Soul DJs.