In a city known as the capital of hip-hop, MJ Lee and Brandon Courturier have carved out a unique lane in the Atlanta music scene, leading the charge in promoting Drum and Bass (DnB) culture across the states. What started as grassroots marketing and DIY promo between two lifelong friends in the late 90s became the foundation for Jungle Bells LLC, now one of North America’s longest-running and most respected DnB event series.
After an insane turnout in 2024 for Jungle Bells, their annual winter festival, it is levelling up to a two-night takeover on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at The Masquerade. One thing that makes this festival so special is its global pull, because both fans and artists travel from all over the world to be part of it. Most of the artists on the lineup come from outside the U.S., and with four stages and 70 artists, this year’s festival is expected to draw an even bigger international crowd. With only a week to go, it is time to lock in tickets. Let’s check out the full lineup and the official after parties.
Friday kicks off the weekend with a bang as headliner Rudimental takes the stage. Hailing from East London, the trio of Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden, and Leon “Locksmith” Rolle stands out as one of the UK’s most successful dance acts. They are also currently on a limited North American tour.
Joining Rudimental is a stacked lineup. Buunshin brings his signature sound, going from self-made producer to releasing on some of the biggest labels in dance music. Circadian, the solo project of Chris Garvey (formerly of The Prototypes), delivers a heavy, polished set. Critical Sound System features Kasra, founder of Critical Music, alongside Enei, a major force in the underground DnB scene. Monrroe comes in with a darker, deeper, techy evolution of his earlier liquid style. Mozey represents Essex with some of the most prolific jump-up tracks in the scene, while SOTA brings a high-energy take on modern jump-up. Visages, a four-piece collective from Toulouse, blends atmospheric, soulful DnB with deep dub textures.
Rounding out the bill is 360 Degrees, a Mississippi-based junglist; DJ Wednesday, a jungle DJ and label owner behind Wednesday Afternoon Recordings in Phoenix; Kadilak, a long-time member of respected U.S. DnB crew Torque who blends everything from jungle to liquid to neuro; and Atlanta’s own Subconscious BSC, a founding member of the Bad Seed Creations DJ and MC collective.
Saturday keeps the momentum going with two massive headliners. Bou, one of Manchester’s biggest stars in modern DnB, brings his signature energetic vibes. Kings of the Rollers – Serum, Voltage, Bladerunner, and Inja – headline with their blend of classic jungle and modern DnB.
They’re joined by an impressive lineup, including AEON:MODE, the Australian-born producer also known as BLANKE, who brings a heavy, futuristic sound. Andromedik adds his melodic and innovative take on liquid DnB, with Armani Reign, one of the most genre-defying MCs in the scene. Basstripper represents Belgium with his jump-up style, and B-complex brings her atmospheric, emotional production. Born On Road, the Bristol-based label and collective, brings deep roots in the jungle underground. Danny Byrd continues his legacy of soulful, melodic tracks with hip-hop and R&B influences, and Dillinja delivers the raw, iconic basslines that helped shape DnB.
DJ SS goes b2b with Roni Size for a true show from two classic pioneers of the genre. Fred V brings his euphoric, melodic sound with Japanese-Canadian DJ and social media influencer, Koji Aiken. LSB and DRS deliver a seamless mix of soulful liquid production matched with DRS’s unmistakable style as an MC. Mandidextrous brings their high-energy blend of jungle-tek and speed bass and stands as a powerful voice for queer and trans representation in the community. Muzz fuses DnB with industrial rock, Oktae blends everything from 140 to grime to rollers with standout vocals of her own, Substance delivers deeper, darker textures, and Venjent brings a message of self-love with a modern DnB sound.
The day also features a strong roster of supporting artists. Bad Syntax, owner of Abducted Records and Abducted LTD, comes in from Los Angeles. Casper and Crooked Passage represent Atlanta’s rising DnB talent. D:RC brings his own style to the decks, and Demotank is an Atlanta-based DnB DJ and collective. DJ Circle K, co-founder and resident of Torque, showcases a broad range of DnB subgenres from liquid funk to neuro. DRBBLZ uses neuro, techstep, and funky styles, while LEE UHF brings UK vibes from Birmingham. Null, OL SKEE, Platez, SHIX, and SNAX all represent Atlanta’s homegrown DnB community with everything from UKG blends to high-energy multi-genre sets. Rounding out the lineup is Zak Meow, quickly becoming a name to watch for his fusion of traditional and modern DnB elements.
Doors close at Jungle Bells at 3 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday, but the party doesn’t end there; the late-night afters kick into full effect. Running from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. at a soon-to-be-announced secret location near the Masquerade, the afters will host multiple stacked sets.
Friday features Roni Size, Circadian, Delamota, Metapattern, Runna, Klutch, DJCriticalMass, and GreenElixr. Saturday closes out the weekend with Muzz, Monrroe, This Is Inja, Dave Shichman, Kinfok, Thomas B, Ricky, Fallstreak, Uproot The Fiasco x Melinda, and RVMP.
One thing is for sure – if you’re a DnB lover, this is an event you do not want to miss. For those travelling from out of town, The Cortland Grand Hotel has partnered with Jungle Bells this year and is within walking distance of the venue. Use this link to book your discounted stay for $99 per night for December 11 – 14.
If you still need a ticket, whether one day or two, they’re selling fast, so grab yours while you can. To stay up to date on the schedule and the secret after-party location, check out their social links below. And if you’re like us and can’t get enough DnB, don’t miss the official Jungle Bells 2025 playlist using the Spotify link.
