THE biggest names in dance music are set to descend on a usually peaceful airfield for the largest, and certainly loudest, clubbing event of the summer.

GlobalGathering, which takes place tomorrow and Saturday at Long Marston Airfield, near Stratford-Upon-Avon, attracts stars and fans from across the world for two days of high-volume mayhem from the cream of clubland’s artists and DJs.

Among the biggest cheers are sure to be reserved for Tinie Tempah, who plays tomorrow night – bringing an explosive all-new live show to kick-start proceedings. The star will be supported by one of the most sought-after DJs on earth, Afrojack, and the man with the best voice in the business, Maverick Sabre.

The night’s other big name Armin van Buuren brings A State of Trance, the most popular trance radio show in the world, to GlobalGathering, broadcasting live to millions of listeners worldwide.

Pioneering bass legends Chase & Status headline Saturday’s main stage, and will be joined by indie-ravers Friendly Fires, Labrinth, DJ Fresh, Japanese Popstars and Major Look.

Other premier league names rolling up their sleeves for this weekend’s party include Skrillex, Nero, Magnetic Man, Above & Beyond, Visionquest, Annie Mac, Jamie Jones, Knife Party, Sun Focus, Markus Schulz, Modestep, Netsky, Gareth Emery and Andy C A Global insider said: “GlobalGathering has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of electronic music festivals.

“It has established itself as a major UK dance festival since it began in 2001, and is now seen as the industry forerunner for worldwide electronic festivals.

“80,000 festival-goers and party people descend on the site over the weekend to rock their socks off to every genre of electronic music including live acts, house, trance, techno at the UK’s biggest ever dance weekender.

“More than any other electronic music festival GlobalGathering combines awe-inspiring music with a super honed and slick production operation. Campsites are the equivalent size of 50 football pitches and there is a separate VIP area with Jacuzzis, and a private campsite.”

Among the stars returning is Friction, who says: “GlobalGathering over the years has been consistently a highlight of my year.

“It’s just a great festival. I love everything about it from the set up, to the size of it and the vibes. I’ve had some really amazing sets there and I can’t wait to enjoy it once more.”

He adds: “GlobalGathering is the mainstay of dance music.

“It’s a massive part of UK and world dance culture and such a great festival to be involved with.”

  • Tickets are £105 for the weekend (£180 VIP), £65 for Saturday (£105 VIP). Regular tickets can be upgraded to VIP. Go to globalgathering.com for tickets, details and full line-up.
  • For the full interview with Friction go to oxfordmail.co.uk/theguide