Chiccoreli

Artist Guide

Chiccoreli sits in an interesting position on this lineup because the project is tied to Tali in the official LOCUS ecosystem, yet the 2026 billing separates the name back out. That suggests a wider role than a one-off pairing and adds some welcome nuance to the artists-versus-hosts split. The New Zealand connection also matters because it threads another trans-Tasman line through the festival.

The appeal is melodic force with vocal intelligence. Chiccoreli projects tend to lean toward emotionally legible, song-forward drum and bass rather than pure functional rollers. That creates a nice counterpoint to the darker or more technical sections of the poster. It also keeps the lineup from feeling monochrome, which is important when you are asking people to stay excited for four days.

Because Chiccoreli and Tali were specifically cited as returning in the 2025 coverage, this slot reads like continuity rather than filler. That history gives the 2026 booking context and makes it easier to imagine the set as part of the festival's evolving internal cast, not just another imported name. For the trip crew, Chiccoreli is one of the more interesting 'watch how this lands in context' artists on the page.