Big Smoke

After a hugely successful first year in 2024, award-winning and influential rapper, DJ, and record label head Skepta is not only bringing his Big Smoke festival back for a second year but expanding it too. This year, the event will take over Crystal Palace Bowl for two days, with both closed out with sets from the man himself. On August 9, he’ll deliver a full-scale performance and will be joined on the line-up by a mix of rising stars, including Chy Cartier and SkylaTylaa, and grime legends like JME, Frisco and Chip, with more acts TBA. August 10 will be presented by Skeppy’s label Más Tiempo and see the big man wrap things up with a DJ set, plus special guest performances throughout the day, with names to be confirmed soon.