A brand-new beach festival dedicated to dance music

2025.5.31 SAT
MAKUHARI SEASIDE PARK
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MURA MASA (DJ SET)

Mura Masa is a 29 year old Grammy, MVA & NME Award-winning artist from Guernsey in the UK.

Starting out as a bedroom Soundcloud producer in 2013 his ascent to 2-billion-streaming festival & arena headliner was slow but sure. Across his 3 (soon to be 4) albums he has been at the forefront of electronic music, carving out a signature sound & collaborating with a who’s who of global stars including Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, A$AP Rocky, Damon Albarn, Ellie Rowsell (Wolf Alice), Tirzah & Lady Gaga to name a few.

As much a producer & songwriter as an artist he also has cuts with PinkPantheress, Stormzy, Ariana Grande, BTS, Lianne La Havas, Jessie Reyez, Central Cee, Ice Spice, J Balvin and Nao amongst others. His production and writing work has led to multiple top 10 albums and singles including the recent double platinum PinkPantheress single ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt 2’.

As a DJ, Mura Masa has headlined dozens of festivals, spun records to over a million people and become a stalwart for Boiler Room who have booked him 3 times already this year in London, Barcelona and Berlin.

250

250 (Two Fifty) is a music producer and DJ from South Korea, known for his drastic exploration of fusing different sounds.

250 recently took home four awards at the prestigious KMA(Korean Music Awards), which is known to be the most credible and certified music award ceremony in South Korea, including ‘Best Album of the year’ and ‘Best Artist of the year’ for his album PPONG. This is the first time in KMA history where the electronic category triumphed over all others and won not only four awards but the highest prize of all ‘Album of the Year’.

His first album ‘PPONG’, 4 years in the making, is finally coming out January 2022. ‘PPONG’ is the critically acclaimed album stacked with some of the most iconic guest features in Korean pop music like; Shin Jung-Hyun, Oh Seung-Won, Na Woon-Do and Epaksa. Mastered by CHAB, better known for his work with Daft Punk, PPONG was immediately spotted by media giants including The Wire, DJ Mag and The Guardian who did an exclusive piece evolving around 250’s sound.

With his new album, 250 keeps pushing the envelope of musical frontiers. His DJ mixes have been introduced on NTS Radio, Refuge Worldwide and Worldwide FM, while his ‘Bang Bus’ video has been officially selected by the Boston International Film Festival, LA Indie Film Festival, Miami Short Film Festival, Sweden International Film Festival and many more.

AKIRA ARASAWA B2B GROUND

Akira Arasawa is a visionary house DJ and producer known for crafting immersive sonic journeys that blend the tranquil vibes of chill mountain and organic house with the infectious grooves of nu disco. Drawing on cultural influences from his global travels, his music invites listeners into a deeply atmospheric space of lush melodies and intricate rhythms. In 2024, Akira captivated Tokyo’s underground scene with a marathon open-to-close set on the main floor of WOMB—one of the city’s most iconic venues—earning widespread attention for his fluid, boundary-blurring performance style.
Sharing the stage is GROUND, one of the most influential figures in Osaka’s underground scene and the founder of the forward-thinking label Chill Mountain Recordings. With a catalog that includes releases from both Japanese and international artists, and performances across 27+ countries, Ground has built a reputation for fusing earthy, experimental sounds with a hypnotic groove.
The two joined forces in 2024 on the Polygon Stage at Thailand’s Wonderfruit festival, where their B2B set received global acclaim for its originality and depth. Now, they bring that same one-of-a-kind collaboration to THE BEACH 2025—a sonic voyage that transcends borders, fueled by rhythm, intuition, and the raw energy of the global dance floor.

MELTMODE

An electronic music producer from Bangkok, Thailand is known for seamlessly blending elements of Thai traditional music into his electronic music projects. His project is a bold step forward in the evolution of Thai house, a subgenre that seamlessly blends traditional Thai instruments, vocals, and melodies with modern dance music. Drawing inspiration from regional musical styles from areas like Luk Thung, Mor Lam and traditional Thai sounds over infectious beats, creating a fusion that bridges past and present. Never lost within this framework is the modern and relevant house, funky, electro music production that fuels the dance floor’s heartbeat. With a collection of his original tracks and his remix tracks he’s geared up to electrify the dance floor with his diverse range of music.

In addition to running his own labels, Pissawong Records and Nomind Records, he has also released music with well-known Asian labels like More Rice Records and Japan’s ChillMountain Records, as well as Mood Child Records from France.

QRION

Born and raised in the snowy city of Sapporo, Japan, and now residing in Austin, Texas, Qrion takes inspiration from the robust environments at her whim. Melancholic, wistful, and dancefloor-minded, Qrion’s sound is multi-layered in its approach. Ranging from supple, soft exploratory works to driving house, and soul-sampling groovers, her touch is light and playful – evoking memories and feelings through sound. From her long-running relationship with Anjunadeep to her remixes for the likes of Booka Shade, Röyksopp, CRi, and more, her productions have drawn acclaim across dancefloors globally.

There’s a reason why she was named on Forbes Japan’s 30 Under 30 list: since the inception of her musical career, Qrion has become a staple on revered labels such as Anjunadeep, Last Night On Earth, Mad Decent, Ultra Music, and more. Her one-of-a-kind style has garnered support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard, and Pete Tong, and industry figures Anna Lunoe, Mall Grab, Todd Edwards, and Lane 8.

Recognized by Spotify’s EQUAL Program with a billboard in New York City’s Times Square, Qrion demonstrated her meteoric rise throughout 2021: Qrion released her debut full-length record I Hope It Lasts Forever via Anjunadeep, her most breathtaking work to date. Qrion was awarded the title of DJ Mag’s 2021 Future Star and was included in Billboard’s 20 Best Dance Albums in 2021. She has since released original productions most notably her collaborative single “High & Dry” with Sasha via Last Night On Earth and her singles “Hush My Heart (feat. Josie Man)” and “Keep On Moving Up” ahead of her second album set to release in January 2025.

Since the start of her career, Qrion has supported leading acts such as Meduza, Romy, Ben Böhmer, Lane 8, and Porter Robinson. Qrion sets out on her second album tour “Under The Same Sky” across North America from January through March 2025.

SATOSHI TOMIIE

Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force in the global electronic music community since the early days of house music.
Decades after his track Tears alongside Frankie Knuckles, the Japanese-born, New York-based DJ, producer, remixer, and label boss remains a staple in the sets of today’s underground elite. A globally respected DJ, Satoshi regularly plays clubs and festivals across Europe, the Americas, and Tokyo, delivering forward-thinking sets that bridge house, techno, and beyond. He continues to release music on his own Abstract Architecture imprint, as well as labels such as A_A, Yoyaku, Phonogramme, and 2020 Vision.
A student of jazz and classical piano, Satoshi is a musically adept and accomplished producer who constantly evolves his craft. In recent years, he is experimenting with an all-hardware live setup, bringing his beloved studio machines to the stage for DAW-less improvisation. In 2025, he makes his live debut at Dekmantel Festival.
As relevant as ever, Satoshi continues to make waves in the electronic music community like only he can.