Junction 2, the landmark dance-music festival in London that launched in 2016 and has been traditionally held under the big flyover in Boston Manor Park, is on the move, but just for 2022.
Its new temporary residence is the rather beautiful Trent Park in north London, just a short hop away from Cockfosters tube on the Piccadilly line.
Along with the relocation comes a change in dates, pushing the festival closer to the summer solstice on the weekend of June 18 and 19 – although, given the surroundings, we’re hoping the outcome is more ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ than ‘Midsommar’. The other good news is that most of the original line-up stays the same, but there is a wriggle round on days as well as dates so do check the listings in advance.
Why the move?
Boston Manor Park has been having a bit of a zhuzh and redevelopment during the pandemic, courtesy of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Works were meant to be finished this spring but unexpected delays have meant that the venue won’t be ready for June. Luckily, the organisers have come up with Trent Park as an alternative. With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations plus concerts at The Emirates Stadium on the weekend of June 3-4 it meant that keeping to the original schedule at Trent Park would have resulted in demand exceeding supply for the Piccadilly line, so TfL has only greenlit the project for the later dates. This officially means that you cannot now plead a diary clash as an excuse not to take your nan to the local Jubilee street party.
What to expect
The theme for Junction 2 2022, is ‘rebirth and growth’, with a heavy dose of techno royalty promised on night one, followed by a more eclectic and experimental approach on the following evening.
Stellar acts such as Four Tet, weekend resident Avalon Emerson and Midland are hopefully still in the mix and in keeping with the Junction 2 ethos, look for an immersive, cutting edge digital-tech approach. We’re assured that the festival's signature bespoke stage concepts will be present and correct mixed with a strong commitment to community and championing emergent talent. And, of course, there will be a real festival vibe with dancing and people and the sheer joy of those combined, which let’s face it, we’ve missed.
JUnctiuon 2 festival, Trent Park, Snakes Lane, Bramley Rd, EN4 0PS. Jun 18-19.
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