TERMINAL V FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP FOR 2026 SCOTLAND EDITION

Robert Hood, Sara Landry, Klangkuenstler, East End Dubs, Clara Cuve, Ben Hemsley, Restricted, and more join the phase one lineup

Date: 18th & 19th April 2026

Location: The Royal Highland Centre + Showground - Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB

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The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as Terminal V Festival returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre & Showground on 18th and 19th April 2026. Marking another chapter for one of Europe’s most formidable electronic events, next year's event will unfold across two epic days, with 40,000 ravers and five fully immersive stages headlined by over 100 cutting-edge artists for a weekend of unrelenting energy and precision production.

Simon McGrath, Co-founder of Terminal V says “This will without doubt be our biggest line up yet. Every artist reflects the energy and evolution of Terminal V, and this April will see our most diverse edition yet. 2026 is shaping up to be our most powerful edition so far.”

The 2026 lineup is a razor-sharp snapshot of contemporary electronic music and collision of heavyweights, legends, disruptors and future icons of techno. Set to perform are the likes of Detroit godfather Robert Hood whose loopy sound helped characterise early minimal and remains in a class of its own. 

The raucous Sara Landry presents the UK debut of her ETERNALISM show and her only Scottish appearance all year. It is a hard techno odyssey with high-octane beats and avant-garde production inspired by the otherworldly art of Hans Ruedi Giger's Alien creation. The aim is to create a spiritual gathering that transcends the typical club experience. Klangkuenstler is one of the defining forces in the new wave of industrial techno and his sets are pure adrenaline hits built for the warehouse, while the UK’s breakout house and techno star Ben Hemsley blends euphoric melodies, emotional drops and peak-time power for the new generation, and Australian REVIVE RECORDS founder Restricted will also serve up his unrelenting mix of psy, rawstyle, industrial, hardcore and more after amassing half a billion streams and becoming a fixture in Beatport’s Hardcore/Neo Rave charts. 

They’re joined by underground stars across house, techno and bass such as Mall Grab, Anetha x DJ Gigola, Clara Cuvé, East End Dubs, Somewhen x Otta, Paige Tomlinson and many more with each bringing their distinct edge to the festival’s next evolution.

Built from the ground up for sheer sonic intensity, Terminal V has a deserving reputation for monumental scale and meticulous attention to detail. Every stage is designed as a standalone world with bespoke architecture, high-impact visuals and chest-rattling sound for a sensory overload built for those who live and breathe dance music.

Again ranked in DJ Mag’s Best Festivals in the world this year, Terminal V’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. What began as an underground gathering has evolved into a benchmark for large-scale electronic rapture, which is why it attracts a devoted international crowd who return year after year.

From daylight euphoria to warehouse darkness, Terminal V captures the full spectrum of modern electronic music in one communal surge of sound and light.

Sign up for tickets now: terminalv.co.uk/festival

Phase 1 Lineup A-Z:

ADRIAN MILLS, ALARICO, ANETHA, BEN HEMSLEY, BEN TECHY, BENWAL, BIANCO, CHLÄR, CLARA CUVÉ, DART, DAVID LOHEIN, DJ GIGOLA, EAST END DUBS, FANTASM, KLANGKUENSTLER, KLOFAMA, KYLE STARKEY, LA LA, MAIN PHASE, MALL GRAB, MORGAN SEATREE, NEGITIV, NOVAH, ONLYNUMBERS, ØTTA, PAIGE TOMLINSON, RAXELLER, RESTRICTED, ROBERT HOOD, SARA LANDRY PRESENTS ETERNALISM, SIMONE, SOMEWHEN, SPRAY, ÜBERKIKZ, VIEZE ASBAK, WINSON, YANAMASTE

MATHAME RELEASE ‘MEET ME’ — WHERE EMOTION MEETS THE DANCEFLOOR

Mathame is back with ‘MEET ME’, their most immersive single yet, for which they teamed up with Son of Son and Jonos. The track fuses emotional depth with kinetic club energy, showcasing Mathame’s signature EmoTech style. ‘MEET ME’ is out today, November 7, coinciding with two last-minute, no-phone shows in the U.S., where personal connection takes center stage and perfectly complements the message of the release.

‘MEET ME’ is a masterclass in Mathame’s EmoTech philosophy – where emotional storytelling meets precise electronic production. Every element of the track is designed to evoke feeling: melodies linger like memories, rhythm pulses like a heartbeat, and textures shimmer like light. With this release, Mathame continue to craft a new emotional language in club culture, where technology and humanity move seamlessly together.

The collaboration with Son of Son and Jonos adds a striking dimension: their chant-like vocals, reminiscent of an anime soundtrack, give the track a hypnotic, cinematic quality from the very first beat. A bouncing kick and pulsing synths drive a commanding club groove, creating tension and release that flows naturally through Mathame’s signature sound. Designed to resonate in both intimate underground rooms and the biggest festival stages, ‘MEET ME’ is a journey that captivates both the body and the imagination.

Responding to the immense anticipation for the release, Mathame are presenting two intimate, no-phone performances: tonight, November 7, they take over 53 Scott Ave in Brooklyn, followed by a second show tomorrow, November 8, at Sound in Los Angeles. These all-night performances invite fans to experience the music fully, without distractions, and bring the emotional core of ‘MEET ME’ to life.

Mathame, the Italian brothers Amedeo and Matteo Giovanelli, are pioneers of EmoTech – a movement where emotional storytelling meets futuristic sound and technology. Shaped by a background in classical music, hip-hop, and cinema, they create immersive productions that blend melodic techno with cinematic depth.

Their debut album MEMO introduced NEO, a monumental art project and narrative world representing a new ritual of sound and light. Its story unfolds through NEOLOGY, a parallel audiovisual show – a non-linear, anime-inspired film projected during their live performances. Together, NEO and NEOLOGY form a unified universe exploring the sacred, the futuristic, and the emotional.

With innovations like Old Neural Mixtape Vol.1 — an AI-powered project for Apple’s M1 chip that reimagined DJ mixing and evolved into a groundbreaking 3D live show — Mathame continue to blur the boundaries between music, technology, and immersive art. From their BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix of the Year to performances at Tomorrowland, Coachella, and Hï Ibiza, they stand as visionary storytellers.

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FRAZI.ER UNVEILS DEBUT ALBUM “CAPITALISM KILLS CULTURE” – A BOLD STATEMENT AGAINST THE COMMODIFICATION OF ART

Frazi.er announces his long-awaited debut album, CAPITALISM KILLS CULTURE, set for release on 7th Nov 2025 on his label Parallel Visions. Pressed on a limited 2x12” vinyl and available digitally, the album stands as a bold statement against fast-consumption music trends and the commodification of underground culture.

The album blends euphoric, emotionally charged techno with deep Detroit influence, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Rolando, Underground Resistance, Robert Hood, Floorplan, Orbital, Underworld, Future Sound of London, and Bicep. Frazi.er’s signature train track percussion drives the record forward, creating hypnotic intensity while weaving in moments of raw emotion and euphoric release.

In the artist’s own words, Capitalism Kills Culture is more than just an album — it’s a statement of resistance:

"Capitalism Kills Culture is a stand against a system that turns art into algorithms. This album channels vision into purpose, carving a sound that rejects the fast-paced polished trends of modern music. It stands for independence, fueled by raw emotion and the belief that real culture will always survive. It's a reminder of what matters when everything else feels disposable. A resistance against capitalism — a reward for those who sacrifice in the hope of something real.”

Thematically, CAPITALISM KILLS CULTURE challenges the hollow speed of modern music cycles. It reflects Frazi.er’s belief in musical longevity, questioning whether deeply emotional and authentic works can survive in an industry dominated by algorithms and instant gratification. 

The Sound of Resistance - Capitalism Kills Culture marries the loopy intensity of 90s-era techno with modern underground sounds, creating an album that not only celebrates the past but challenges the future of electronic music. Frazi.er's vision is clear: an album made with old-school authenticity, at a time when music is often made for quick consumption and profit.

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