Love Trails Festival powered by Garmin is thrilled to announce this year’s music line-up, with headliners including high-energy dance music duo, Jersey, and electro-afro-funk sensation, Ibibio Sound Machine.
Returning to the stunning Gower Peninsula 10-13 July 2025, Love Trails Festival powered by Garmin is the world’s first running and music festival. This sold out event is proud to showcase some of the best breakthrough talent from the music world, as well as an impressive roster of inspirational speakers, athletes, brands and community partners.
Joining the festival line-up are:
Live Music & DJs
Jersey
Viral French DJ/producer duo, Jersey, have quickly become one of the most exciting names in the electronic scene. Brothers Carl and Renaud stand out for their contagious energy and innovative music videos, which have clocked up millions of views worldwide. Their latest single Over & Over affirmed their unique position within the global electronic scene, and their futuristic sounds and immersive live shows make it hard to resist joining any party they’re kicking off.
Ibibio Sound Machine
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine melds African vibes with electronic beats, inspired by the golden era of West African funk, modern post-punk, disco and electro. High octane and infectious, their latest album, Pull the Rope, brings all-night dance club vibes – a hypnotic fusion, perfect for partying until the early hours.
Other acts taking to the stage include genre-spanning, G-Folk troubadour, Hak Baker, DJ and producer, Duskus, as well as founder of Run Dem Crew Charlie Dark MBE, Dr Meaker, The Nextmen, SHEE, Auntie Flo, Natty Lou and more.
Inspirational Speakers
Deo Kato
Ugandan-born runner, activist, and personal trainer, Deo is renowned for his extraordinary endurance challenges and advocacy surrounding social justice issues. Last year he became the first person to run from Cape Town to London, telling the history of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world. This unprecedented journey spanned 516 days, covering 7,730 miles on the road and the equivalent ascent of climbing 11 Mount Everests.
Russ Cook the ‘Hardest Geezer’
Russ is a renowned endurance athlete and the first person to run the entire length of Africa from the southernmost to the northernmost point. Spanning 9,900 miles, the 352-day journey traversed 16 countries and included surviving an armed robbery and a kidnapping. His memoir, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles,explores his life experiences, challenges, and the mindset that drives him to push the boundaries of human endurance.
Elsey Whyman-Davies
A distinguished marathon runner and medical professional, Elsey balances her career as an NHS doctor with her passion for running. She’s the current record holder for the female Bob Graham mid-winter round – beating the previous record by almost an hour and a half – and is one of the most exciting names in trail running, inspiring others with her dedication and resilience.
Other speakers from the sporting world include athlete and women’s health advocate Harriet Wright, Lululemon ambassador and founder of Runners & Stunners Jennifer Mannion, and the author, poet and podcaster Josh Lynott to name a few.
Community Partners
Athene Club
Athene Club is a creative community that hosts monthly walks and weekly runs. Alongside creative and educational workshops, they also host ‘talks with athene’ on Foundation FM, the progressive music platform.
Grove Lane
Grove Lane is a community of runners in South East London. Grove Lane was formed to celebrate the simplicity and grounding benefits physical movement provides; the ultimate antidote to the complexities of our modern world.
Midnight Runners
Midnight Runners began when a couple of friends went for a late-night run with a small speaker. A year later, 100+ people were gathering every week. They added exercise stops to keep everyone together. Midnight Runners now run in cities all over from Buenos Aires to Berlin, San Francisco to Sydney.
A further 28 run, hike and outdoor community partners are confirmed to lead guided runs and hikes during the festival weekend including Alpine Run Project, Better The Next Day, Hiked.up, Runners & Stunners, Mafia Moves, The Outrunners, Good Time Running Club, Angry Pablo and many, many more.
Love Trails Festival powered by Garmin offers a unique mix of movement, live music and DJs, wellness and inspiration ‘the best of all worlds’, making it the ultimate summer weekend for active experience seekers.
Founded on the principles of inclusivity, community, adventure and self-discovery, it provides a safe and joyful environment for participants of all abilities to explore the great outdoors and connect with like-minded individuals. This is a transformative event that uniquely brings together running and hiking communities for a music & adventure festival experience like no other on Earth.
