All Points East: Cleo Sol ‘Provenance’ adds Gotts Street Park, Joe Kay, Nao, Kirk Franklin, Ms. Dynamite + more to the line up

All Points East 2025 opens with a groundbreaking event titled Provenance on Friday, 15 August at Victoria Park. The show will feature a headline performance by Cleo Sol, joined by Chronixx and SAULT in a world-exclusive collaboration. Supporting acts include Gotts Street Park, Joe Kay, Jordss b2b Karen Nyame KG, Kirk Franklin, Ms. Dynamite, Nao, and Sasha Keable. The North Arena will be curated by No Signal, adding to the day’s diverse energy.

Lineup Highlights

Gotts Street Park, a Leeds-based trio, has gained attention for their raw, live-jam-inspired sound and work with Celeste, Kali Uchis, and Rachel Chinouriri. Their relationships with collaborators like Rosie Lowe and Pip Millett enhance their soulful dynamic, backed by praise from BBC 6 Music and Clash.

Joe Kay, co-founder of Soulection and a cultural curator from Southern California, steps into solo performances for the first time after 14 years of nurturing emerging talent. His debut EP If Not Now, Then When reflects his influence on the global music scene.

Jordss, a London DJ with Caribbean roots, blends dancehall, house, and R&B into high-energy sets. As founder of Girls Can’t DJ, she champions women and non-binary DJ talent. Karen Nyame KG, her collaborator, brings rhythmic and percussive beats rooted in African traditions, forming a vibrant B2B partnership.

Kirk Franklin, a gospel innovator from Texas, has redefined contemporary gospel through mixes with hip-hop and R&B. His recent work, including the Grammy-winning Kingdom Book One, recorded with incarcerated men, reflects his commitment to social advocacy.

Ms. Dynamite, London-born Niomi McLean-Daley, rose from pirate radio to claim the Mercury Music Prize in 2002. Her influential debut album A Little Deeper and ongoing impact on UK music mark her as a trailblazer.

Nao, a jazz-trained R&B artist from the UK, has built a reputation for “wonky funk” since her 2015 breakthrough. Albums like Saturn (Mercury and Grammy-nominated) and 2025’s Jupiter highlight her inventive style.

Sasha Keable, a South London singer-songwriter, entered the scene through collaborations with Disclosure and DJ Zinc. Her soulful vocals and hybrid R&B-jazz sound, showcased in tracks like Hold Up and Take Your Time, solidify her presence in UK music.

SAULT’s Return

After their 2023 debut at Drumsheds, the anonymous collective SAULT will return with a high-energy live show. Co-helmed by Inflo and Cleo Sol, their radical approach continues with the surprise April release 10. This performance follows a multi-year hiatus, making it a rare chance to see their genre-blending work firsthand.

All Points East Legacy

Since its launch in 2018, All Points East has drawn global acts like The Strokes, HAIM, and Stormzy. The 2024 lineup included Kaytranada and Mitski, while In The Neighbourhood offered free community activities like eco-workshops and open-air film screenings. The festival prioritises sustainability, accessibility, and local partnerships, including volunteer opportunities for young people with learning disabilities and zero-waste initiatives.