Divide and Dissolve, SUNN O))), and Alabaster DePlume among first names for Le Guess Who? Festival

The guest curators for the 2025 edition of Le Guess Who? are Amirtha Kidambi, musician and activist, who invites us into her vision of ‘Outernationalism’, a concept introduced by the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto to describe his belief in a world without borders or national identities. South African drummer and percussionist Asher Gamedze, who is also a cultural worker in the fields of music, education and history, is a leading figure in Cape Town’s progressive music scene. Berlin-based Colombian DJ, producer and curator Edna Martinez offers a sonic journey into the electrifying world of PICÓ – the sound system culture of Colombia’s Caribbean coast, born from 1950s street parties.

Additionally, Hong Kong producer gyrofield, whose influences span drum & bass, ambient, techno, hyperpop, grime and dubstep. Musician and visual artist Lonnie Holley, whose curation is an act of remembrance, paying tribute to the many collaborators and kindred spirits who have shaped his artistic and musical paths. Visionary contemporary artist Tianzhuo Chen who is known for his eclectic and multidisciplinary works of performance arts, films, and installations. Drummer-composer and multi-instrumentalist Valentina Magaletti who curates a sonic landscape grounded in collaboration and experimentation, providing space for female and queer communities to thrive and resonate, and producer and musician Ziúr.