Line Up






After drawing Bedford audiences with sold-out shows in 2019, 2021, and 2022, Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the local music scene. This year, the event returns to deliver the essence of Ibiza once more, containing Balearic beats, dazzling light displays, and a lineup of world-class DJs, all set to create an unmissable party under the stars.
About the Line Up
Dutch house DJ, record producer, remixer, and pioneer in the evolution of electronica. A Billboard and DJ Award winner, Fedde shot to fame with "Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit", following with career-defining tracks like "Let Me Think About It," "So Much Love," and "Sparks (Turn Off Your Mind)”. Known for creative remixes for global superstars such as Coldplay, Madonna, Rihanna, and will.i.am, Fedde’s sound has earned him a loyal fanbase who tune in weekly to his acclaimed Darklight Sessions radio show. Le Grand is primed and ready to bring the energy, beats, and spirit of Café Mambo to Bedford Park.
GRAMMY, BRIT, and Ivor Novello Award nominated party-starter, Jax Jones, will bring pure power and feel-good vibes to Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park as part of Bedford Summer Sessions. An English DJ, record producer, and remixer, Jax first rose to prominence in 2014 with his feature on Duke Dumont’s number one single "I Got U". Since then, he has become a global force, blending house, dance-pop, and electronic music to create iconic hits like “You Don’t Know Me” ft. Raye, “Breathe” ft. Ina Wroldsen, and “All Day and Night”, becoming the heartbeat of every festival he steps onto. With eight UK Top 10 hits and over 10 billion streams worldwide, Jax is a force to be reckoned with, both on the airwaves and on the dancefloor, and he will be sure to make Bedford Park the ultimate party destination this summer.
One of the freshest and most in-demand duos in house music, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago have become a firm fixture on the White Isle, holding residencies at Café Mambo and Ibiza Rocks while lighting up legendary venues like Space, Pacha, Ushuaïa, Amnesia, and Hï Ibiza. Known for their fusion of live saxophone and soulful DJ sets, they’ve taken their Ibiza sound worldwide, performing at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Lollapalooza, and more. With over 55 million video views and a UK Podcast No.1 to their name, the duo is bringing Balearic magic to Bedford Park for Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park this summer.
A true pop culture icon, DJ Melanie C rose to global superstardom as part of the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group of all time. With 11 UK number one singles and over 108 million records sold across her career, she remains one of Britain’s most successful female artists. As Sporty Spice, her powerhouse vocals helped define a generation, with hits like ‘Wannabe’, ‘Spice Up Your Life’, and ‘Say You’ll Be There’ shooting the group to worldwide fame. After conquering the charts with the Spice Girls, Melanie launched a hugely successful solo career, with her debut album “Northern Star” selling over 4 million copies worldwide. She has continued to evolve as an artist, with critically acclaimed albums including “Beautiful Intentions”, “The Sea”, and her self-titled 2020 release. Over the years, Mel C has remained a prominent force in the music industry, from reuniting with the Spice Girls for record-breaking tours to headlining major festivals and clubs across the world. Melanie C is no stranger to the Café Mambo Ibiza brand, year on year she brings all her energy to the white isle and performs a very special DJ set at Cafe Mambo as part of the Pacha pre-party. This July, she will do the very same under the Bedford summer sky as part of Bedford Summer Sessions.
A true powerhouse behind the decks, CHLO brings an undeniable passion for house music. From her roots as a dancer to becoming a dedicated raver and now a DJ, she knows exactly how to ignite a dancefloor. Refusing to be confined to a single sound, her versatile sets have made her a standout at some of London’s biggest parties, including Lovejuice and Forward Motion.
Also joining the lineup is FIVEPAST5, a Bedford-based producer whose musical journey began with R&B and hip-hop influences before a life-changing trip to Ibiza ignited his love for electronic dance music. Since then, he has built a reputation for delivering hard-hitting basslines and euphoric vocals, earning support from BBC Radio 1, Select Radio, and Data Transmission. FIVEPAST5 promises to bring his mission to make music that’s all about how it makes you feel to Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park.