M4 Festival returns to Glasgow with bigger 2025 line-up
The event, founded and curated by rapper Bemz, aims to amplify overlooked genres and showcase up-and-coming talent from Scotland and beyond.
Junglehussi (Image: Supplied) It also offers a platform for both homegrown and international voices.
Bemz said: "To be back for another year is something that I am proud of.
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"The idea of this festival was to give something back to the community which has done so much for me.
"We are now able to platform 10 local acts who have all been killing it in their own lane and now we can bring them together to show what Scotland is well and truly about.
"Thank you to SWG3 for helping us and being part of our journey."
This year's line-up features 10 artists and DJs performing across hip hop, R&B, afrobeat, experimental soul, alt-pop, and club music.
FER4Z (Image: Supplied) The announced acts include Bellarosa (live), FER4Z (live), ISO YSO (DJ), Junglehussi (DJ), LAMAYA (live), Leahgte (DJ), LuckyBabe (DJ), Maveen (DJ), Pillz The Energizer (DJ), and Tayoh (live), with a special guest headliner still to be revealed.
Live performances will highlight a new wave of talent shaping Scotland's music landscape, from Tayoh's genre-blending storytelling to FER4Z's afro-fusion, Bellarosa's vibrant pop and club sound, and LAMAYA's experimental soul.
On the DJ side, ISO YSO and Leahgte will bring cutting-edge underground rap and club mixes, while LuckyBabe, Junglehussi, and Maveen promise global rhythms and high-energy sets.
Pillz The Energizer will round out the line-up with his signature Afrobeat style.
Tickets are available now via Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/SWG3/M4-Festival/41114505/
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