Refuge Worldwide joins We Out Here 2025

This summer we join the radio stage alongside 13 other wonderful stations at We Out Here Festival, curated by Gilles Peterson and his team.

This year’s WOH Radio programme celebrates the art of radio by bringing together voices from across the scene. Festival goers and anyone stuck at home can enjoy grassroots presenters broadcasting alongside radio legends, and for the first time, a handful of student radio presenters step up to the microphone too.

With a nod to festival headliner, Rotary Connection 222’s historic Chicago debut which celebrated the legendary Charles Stepney, We Out Here have used the theme of ‘Out of the Shadows’… and invited presenters to shine a light on the different scenes, communities and stories that they hold close. Refuge Worldwide's No Plastic will host a show on Friday evening at 19:00 UK time, with other slots filled by radio favourites Anu, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy and Lupini.

We Out Here is a 4-day award-winning festival that celebrates world-class music, alongside wellness, family and cultural activities, with the help of an outstanding musical community.

This year's edition features headline shows from Michael Kiwanuka and Rotary Connection 222 joined by Noname, Jalen Ngonda Pa Salieu, Nala Sinephro, KOKOROKO, Bashy, Joe Bataanand more.

Revered selector Theo Parrish headlines the DJ offering, with Jamz Supernova, Livwutang, Roni Size, Francoise K, Major Force, Marcellus Pittman B2B Maurice Fulton, Distant Planet, Channel One, Aba Shanti & more across the weekend.

Curated by BBC Radio 6’s Gilles Peterson, the festival platforms genre pioneers alongside the best in emerging talent across the realms of soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and everything in between. The festival takes place on August 14th-17th 2025, in the beautiful grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset.

Header photo by Jake Davis