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20 of the best tracks you'll hear at Parklife Festival 2023
Get hyped for Parklife Festival ‘23 with this curated playlist featuring highlights from the line-up
Each year, thousands of people from across the UK make the pilgrimage to Manchester for Parklife Festival – and for good reason. For just two days each June, the festival draws in acts from all over the world who have long since dominated the electronic music scene and beyond. This year, you’ll find artists including New York’s Wu-Tang Clan, Belgium’s Charlotte de Witte, and California’s NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) take centre stage from June 10 - 11 at Manchester’s Heaton Park.
To get you pumped for Parklife 2023, we’ve put together a 20-track playlist of songs you can expect to hear this weekend. Check it out below.
Shygirl ‘SLIME’
Produced by Sega Bodega and the late SOPHIE, this 2020 hit from Shygirl is a surefire party-starter.
Conducta & Sammy Virji ‘Whippet’
This stick-in-your-head future classic is bound to get a spin from UK garage legends Conducta or Sammy Virji this weekend.
Peggy Gou ‘Starry Night’
‘Starry Night’ is Peggy Gou’s most in-demand song – a summer essential that never fails to get a room on its feet.
Fred again.., Skrillex & Flowdan ‘Rumble’
You can’t escape the inevitable cry of Fred again.., Skrillex, and Flowdan’s 2022 track ‘Rumble’.
Wu-Tang Clan ‘Protect Ya Neck’
30 years on, Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Protect Ya Neck’ remains a hip hop staple. Expect the New York crew to bust out this enormous tune during their headline set.
Honey Dijon ‘It’s Quiet Now’
Who doesn’t love a bit of Honey? This mouth-watering house cut features Dope Earth Alien, and it’s a banger.
Knucks ‘Home’
Knucks’ breakout hit ‘Home’ was the launching pad for this London star’s music career – a true lyrical masterpiece.
Nia Archives ‘Forbidden Feelingz’
Manchester’s own jungle newcomer Nia Archives can get any crowd going with this delicious 160 BPM cut.
The Prodigy ‘Firestarter’
This 1997 belter is one of dance music’s greatest – there’s no doubt you’ll catch this punk-turned-rave gem during The Prodigy’s set on the main stage.
Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal ‘B.O.T.A’
‘B.O.T.A.’ is ready to make the rounds again this summer, so be sure to head to Interplanetary Criminal and Eliza Rose’s sets this weekend to hear this No.1 hit.
Mall Grab & Flansie ‘You’
This recent collab between Mall Grab and Flansie is built for peak-time sets and after hours knees-ups.
Little Simz ‘Woman’
Little Simz’ ‘Woman’ featuring Cleo Sol is a lush one for the sunshine, weather permitting. Make sure to head to the British rapper’s set if you want to hear this one live.
Overmono ‘Is U’
From their latest album ‘Good Lies’, Overmono’s ‘Is U’ makes for a proper euphoric late-night dance.
The Blessed Madonna ‘Serotonin Moonbeams’
‘Serotonin Moonbeams’ from house hero The Blessed Madonna has been a regular on the festival circuit this year.
DJ Seinfeld ‘These Things Will Come To Be’
Downtempo house from a Swedish dance music legend. This one is a certain floor-filler.
Charlotte De Witte ‘High Street’
Belgium’s Charlotte de Witte meets immaculate industrial techno with unusual vocal chops on her latest hit.
LF System ‘Afraid To Feel’
LF System will have you screaming the words to their 2022 breakout hit ‘Afraid To Feel’ this weekend.
LUXE ‘Belonging’
HAAi protegé and bass enthusiast LUXE gets fast and furious on this vocal-led breaks cut.
Kings Of The Rollers ‘Somebody Else’
You can always expect a bit of drum ‘n’ bass at Parklife, and this weekend you’ll be able to catch Hospital Records signees Kings Of The Rollers play this fan favourite.
TSHA ‘OnlyL’
This luscious house cut from TSHA featuring NIMMO is the perfect pace for a sunny afternoon.
