Basement Jaxx announced as first headliner for new Milton Keynes music festival SMK Live
Basement Jaxx have been announced as the first headliner for new Milton Keynes music festival SMK Live.
The English electronic music duo, whose hits include Red Alert and Romeo, are set to top the bill at the music event, which is being held at Milton Keynes Dons Football Club’s stadium:mk ground on Saturday June 27 2026.
With ticket pre-sale opening later this week, organisers have also announced some of the other performers.
Clean Bandit, an English electronic music group, whose number one hits including Rather Be and Rockabye also feature.
They are joined by singer Ella Henderson, whose debut song Ghost reached number one in 2014, music DJ and producer Jak Jones, and South African musician Moonchild Sanelly, whose unique sound is self-described as ‘future-ghetto-funk.’
Stadium:mk group chief executive officer Neil Hart said: “We are incredibly excited to announce our inaugural SMK Live headliners.
“This first-class line up, performing in this extraordinary stadium, promises to be an unforgettable experience.
“With standing, seated and also VIP hospitality tickets available soon, festival-goers will have a host of options for how they choose to enjoy the day.
“What a way to kick-off the summer here in Milton Keynes!”
Early bird tickets for SMK Live start from £60 and will go on pre-sale at 11am on Thursday December 11 via the SMK Live website.
Anyone interested in pre-sale access can register now via the SMK Live website.
General admission tickets will then go on sale via the same website at 11am on Friday December 12.