1BTN presents: We Are Love; A four-day celebration of dance music, family, and wellbeing is returning to Bentley Farm Estate, East Sussex – 24th to 27th July 2025

Brighton’s much loved independent radio station 1BTN is back with the third edition of its festival We Are Love, a four-day celebration of community, connection, and quality music set in the beautiful countryside of East Sussex. Taking place from 24th to 27th July 2025, this boutique festival welcomes around 1500 kindred spirits daily to experience an unforgettable weekend of world class DJs, live music, wellness, and family fun.

This year’s lineup is bolder than ever, featuring global pioneers, underground heroes, and live performers who embody the spirit of quality independent music. Expect euphoric dance sessions and chilled out vibes across three custom built stages, secret areas and the ever popular Chris Coco’s Chill Out Tent.

2025 DJ Highlights Include: Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Horse Meat Disco, Daddy G & Queen Bee, A Reinforced Records Showcase featuring: 4 Hero (Marc Mac), Roni Size, Doc Scott, Stretch, Djinn & Nicky B. Afronaut, Mark Force, WheelUP, Lord Byron, Trojan Soundsystem, Idjut Boys, Mr Bongo Soundsystem ft. Mr Thing, Eves’ Drop Collective, Dance Regular, JKriv, Chris Coco’s The Chill Out Tent returns for ambient sounds, sunrise sets, live acts and mindful moments and in collaboration with New Generation Jazz, this year’s live stage includes: Payfone, The Egg, The Scribes, Transformer, Howes3, Big Trio, Donovan Haffner, Flash Mob Jazz, Marcus Bonfanti, Abdullah Ibrahim’s Water From An Ancient Well, Bakk Lamp Fall, Town of Cats, Bungaroosh, Gyratory Allstars, Barulho, Rifka, Fukushima Dolphin, and more surprises to follow.

IRVINE WELSH PRESENTS MEN IN LOVE – A DISCOTHEQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

We Are Love is thrilled to welcome legendary Scottish author and cultural provocateur Irvine Welsh for a one off special event bringing literature, music, and unfiltered storytelling together. Best known for his iconic novel Trainspotting, Welsh will join us to discuss his much anticipated new book, the explosive sequel to the original cult classic that will offer audiences an exclusive insight into his latest work.

But that’s not all. In true Irvine Welsh fashion, the evening will morph into a discotheque extravaganza as he takes to the decks at the MASH 101 stage with Jack Said What to spin selections from his brand new disco album, produced to accompany the book. Expect disco grooves, big energy and a celebration of music and noveling all with that unmistakable Welsh twist.

1BTN have been flying the flag for underground sounds, electric and quality driven radio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since 2015. Named one of the eight community stations to collaborate with Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here and Worldwide FM, 1BTN is all about community, passion, diversity, and connection, values that We Are Love have been structured on. Catch the 1BTN residents along with special guests live broadcasting from the festival all weekend.

“This festival is about community, celebration, and creating a space where music brings people together. It’s about love, simple as that.” – Mickey Jukes, Founder of 1BTN & We Are Love

“We Are Love is the spiritual home of The Chill Out Tent, we’ve grown with the festival, made friends, made mad connections and had some of the best times ever in that field.” – Chris Coco

Family Friendly & Wellbeing Focused We Are Love is more than a music festival, it’s a wellness retreat, a family playground, and a community gathering. The Family Area is packed with engaging activities including arts and crafts, face painting, circus skills, graffiti workshops, Ukulele workshops, family discos, plectrum stamping, choir workshops, yoga, and more. In the Wellness Area, expect massages, reiki, gong baths, crystal healing, reflexology, and meditation, plus wood-fired hot tubs, a hot box sauna, and a plunge pool. Whether you’re a morning yogi or a late night dancer seeking restoration, there’s something for everyone.

Other Highlights:
• 1BTN Live broadcasting tent w/ Vinyl fair
• Glamping, quiet and general camping
• Live-in vehicle and parking passes available

Tickets & Info
• Final Release Weekend Ticket: £149 (includes general camping)
• Glamping Bell tents from £330
• Live-in Vehicle Pass: £45
• Parking Pass: £12