Jamie xx and Kano are the first headline acts announced as All Points East returns to Victoria Park with the amended dates of August Bank Holiday.
The four-day music festival was cancelled last year, but has now moved from its usual May slot to be in line with government guidance.
With tickets on sale from 10am on March 10, other acts lined up to perform on Saturday August 28 include Northampton rapper slowthai, whose latest album Tyron came out in February, Little Simz, accalaimed newcomer Arlo Parks whose debut album was released in January, and singer-songwriter Tom Misch who blends hip-hop inspired beats with soulful vocals and guitar.
East Ham local and MOBO award winner MC Kano has headlined Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall. His sixth album Hoodies All Summer came out in 2019 to stellar reviews.
DJ, producer and part of Mercury Prize winning indie band The xx, Jamie xx returns to the East London festival after co-headlining a previous year. He’s produced for artists such as Drake and Alicia Keyes but released “Idontknow” – his first solo track for five years in 2020 – and his set will include tracks from his catalogue as well as highly anticipated new music.