London Elektricity

Artist Guide

Tony Colman has done enough for drum and bass that just calling him London Elektricity almost undersells it. He helped shape Hospital Records into a full ecosystem, built one of the scene's most recognisable long-run brands and kept a sense of warmth, musicianship and accessibility at the centre of the project. That makes him more than an artist booking. He is lineage on the lineup.

London Elektricity records balance musicianship and roll. The tunes feel bright, often soulful and occasionally grand without drifting off the floor. That is why he still matters on a modern bill: he represents a hopeful, musical side of drum and bass that does not need to apologise for melody. In a festival context, that can be as powerful as the darkest set of the weekend if it lands at the right time.

He is exactly the sort of act that makes LOCUS feel like more than a hot-weather rave package. There is history here, but not museum energy. A London Elektricity set can still move fast, sing out loud and leave the room looking visibly happier than it did beforehand. He returned in 2025 and still looks like one of the safest bets on the entire 2026 card for pure feel-good impact.