Mark your calendars: RAYE’s takeover of All Points East 2025 is officially set for Saturday 23rd August, and the line-up is a power move in every direction.
Fresh from six BRIT Award wins, a sold-out O2 Arena show, and that spine-tingling Montreux performance, RAYE is coming for her crown, and she’s doing it with a handpicked crew of women who are rewriting the rules of pop, R&B, and rap.
Who’s on the Line-Up?
RAYE’s curated line-up is all killer, no filler, and it’s unapologetically female-fronted. Here’s who’s sharing the stage:
- Tyla – The Grammy-nominated “Water” hitmaker will make her only UK stop of the summer in East London. She’s bringing the amapiano vibes, the viral choreo, and the kind of global heat that doesn’t come around often.
- Doechii – TDE’s fiercest breakout star is packing tracks from Alligator Bites Never Heal, a mixtape that blends raw honesty with razor-sharp bars. Expect explosive energy and fashion-forward looks.
- JADE – Former Little Mix member, now pop phoenix. Her solo era is in full swing, with slick visuals, shimmering vocals, and a no-nonsense attitude. You might come for “Angel of My Dreams,” but you’ll stay for her stage presence.
It’s bold. And it’s a serious statement: this is what the future of live music looks like.
Why RAYE’s Headline Show Matters Right Now
RAYE’s story isn’t just about chart success, it’s about survival, independence, and finally being seen. After years in label limbo, she dropped My 21st Century Blues in 2023, a deeply personal debut that blended jazz, soul, and searing confessions. Since then, she’s rewritten her own narrative, breaking records and selling out arenas.
APE 2025 is shaping up to be her victory lap, but also a celebration of everything she fought for: artistic freedom, industry reform, and women taking control of their stories.
She’s already promised “a beautiful show full of passion and incredible musicians.” Given her recent run of emotionally raw, musically rich performances, expect full-scale theatre meets gospel meets pop meltdown.
What Else Is Happening at APE 2025?
RAYE joins an already stacked weekend at Victoria Park:
- Friday 22nd August: Barry Can’t Swim headlines with Confidence Man and Shygirl in support.
- Sunday 24th August: The Maccabees reunite for the first time in 8 years, alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, The Cribs and more.
With three wildly different headline days locked in, All Points East 2025 is shaping up to be a genre-bending, generation-defining summer send-off.
Where to Get Tickets
Tickets for RAYE’s headline date are on sale now via www.allpointseastfestival.com. With this being her only London festival show of the year, it’s bound to sell out. Don’t sleep on this one.
RAYE isn’t just headlining All Points East, she’s reclaiming a space that once tried to box her in. This all-female line-up isn’t just a flex; it’s a vision of what music should look like in 2025: inclusive, empowered, and bursting with real stories.
If you’ve ever screamed along to “Escapism.” or cried to “Ice Cream Man,” this one’s for you.
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