Aresha
Singapore DnB figurehead, Kings of Bass co-founder and long-time junglist whose set strengthens the Southeast Asian thread.
Artist Guide
Aresha is one of the most regionally meaningful names in the second round. Her public profiles frame her as a foundational figure in Singapore drum and bass, active since the late 1990s and closely tied to Kings of Bass. That history matters for LOCUS because the festival's strongest version is not just a UK lineup flown into Bali; it is an Asia-region meeting point with real local and regional actors.
Her lane is jungle and drum and bass with the perspective of someone who has helped keep a smaller scene alive over time. That usually means range, durability and a strong sense of what actually works in a room. Aresha can make the lineup feel less imported and more connected to Southeast Asian bass culture.
For the crew, Aresha is worth treating as a context set. She may not have the global-name shock of Hype or S.P.Y, but her booking says something important about LOCUS's regional identity. If the plan is to understand the festival rather than only collect big names, this is one to see.
Quick Reads
Fun Facts
- Her SoundCloud bio calls her the Queen of Singapore Drum & Bass.
- Life In Arpeggio notes her activity in the local jungle and DnB scene since 1998.
- Kings of Bass gives this booking a clear Southeast Asian scene-building angle.
- Likely favourite Indo meal: nasi goreng, because Aresha sounds like they would respect a reliable classic.