Tor-VYBZ Festival

15/06/2026

What does it take to build a festival that genuinely changes lives?

In this episode of TalkBay, we sit down with the team behind Love Summer Festival and discuss the future of youth culture, music events, and why Torbay needs spaces where young people can thrive.

From community impact to creating opportunities for emerging artists, this conversation explores many of the values that inspired Tor-VYBZ and our vision for a youth-led festival movement right here in the Bay.

If you’re interested in music, events, youth culture, or the future of Torbay, this one’s worth a watch.

🎥 Watch the full episode via The Talkbay Podcast on YouTube

How do you turn a passion for music into a full-scale festival in t...

12/06/2026

🌴 THE TOR-VYBZ 2026 LINEUP IS HERE 🌴

After months of planning, artist scouting, meetings, applications, and conversations, we’re proud to finally reveal the full lineup for Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026 🔥

On 18th July 2026, Princess Gardens in Torquay will become home to Torbay’s first-ever youth-led grassroots music festival — bringing together emerging artists, established acts, DJs, bands, rappers, singer-songwriters, producers, and creatives from across Torbay, Devon, and the South West ⚡

Headlined by the incredible PHIBES, alongside supporting acts Oh Five, J-Reflection, and Gyendi, this lineup represents exactly what Tor-VYBZ was created for: giving local talent a platform to shine alongside recognised artists and proving that major music opportunities can happen right here in the Bay 🌊

A huge thank you to every artist who applied and all our generous funders: National Lottery Community Fund and the Torbay Lottery Grant 💥

📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
⏰ 11am–8pm
🎟️ Open Entry

👇 Which artist are you most excited to see?






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SERENA DURISHTI
JACK ELLISON
DJ LILLS

11/06/2026

🔥 SUPPORTING HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We’re excited to announce as a supporting headliner for Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026 🌴⚡

A 22-year-old DJ and producer from Paignton, Oh Five has been making waves with his distinctive approach to Drum & Bass, blending deep, minimal, and tech-driven sounds into both his productions and DJ sets 🔊🔥

Known for championing the deeper side of DnB, his sound is packed with rolling grooves, intricate rhythms, and underground energy that hits just as hard as the heavier styles ⚡

Representing the next generation of South West electronic music talent, Oh Five has developed a unique identity within the scene and is set to bring serious atmosphere to Princess Gardens this summer 🌊

Catch Oh Five LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Open Entry

The supporting headliners are now complete 👀

👇 Who’s ready for some deep, minimal Drum & Bass?
👇 Tag your DnB crew below

10/06/2026

🔥 SUPPORTING HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Torbay artist is stepping onto the Tor-VYBZ stage as a supporting headliner 🌴⚡

Blending UK rap, conscious lyricism, and uplifting energy, J-Reflection has built a reputation for creating music that inspires, empowers, and connects with people on a deeper level 🎤

Known for powerful hooks, high-energy performances, and messages centred around inner transformation, his music explores consciousness, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through creativity 🔥

As the founder of Tor-VYBZ, his vision has always been to create opportunities for young artists, challenge the narrative that "nothing happens in the Bay", and build a platform where emerging talent can share stages with established acts.

Now, after a couple years of performing across festivals and events throughout the South West, he’ll be bringing that same energy to Princess Gardens for Tor-VYBZ 2026 ⚡

Catch J-Reflection LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026 🌊
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Free Entry

This is more than a festival. It's a movement for the next generation of creatives in Torbay 💥

👇 Who's ready for Tor-VYBZ?
👇 Tag someone who's been following the journey from day one

03/06/2026

🔊 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

Torbay's own DJ Lills is joining the Tor-VYBZ lineup 🌴⚡

A young artist representing the next generation of the local Drum & Bass scene, DJ Lills brings high-energy selections, infectious vibes, and a passion for DnB that shines through every set 🔥

Specialising in Drum & Bass, she delivers the fast-paced rhythms, rolling basslines, and festival-ready energy that keep crowds moving from start to finish 🔊

Tor-VYBZ is all about creating opportunities for emerging talent, and DJ Lills is another exciting young artist helping showcase the future of music in Torbay and the South West 🌊

Catch DJ Lills LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Free Entry

More artist announcements still to come 👀

👇 Show DJ Lills some love below
👇 Who's ready for some Drum & Bass at Princess Gardens?

31/05/2026

🔊 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

Brixham DJ and producer .wav is joining the Tor-VYBZ lineup 🌴⚡

Specialising in Jump Up Drum & Bass, CARNAGE.wav blends new-school energy with old-school influences and elements of the darker Belgian Jump Up sound to create a distinctive style packed with heavy basslines and nonstop rave energy 🔥

Known for his unique flow behind the decks, his sets combine underground DnB pressure with modern festival-ready intensity — bringing the kind of bass-heavy energy ravers live for 🔊

Expect filthy drops, reload moments, and serious crowd movement when CARNAGE.wav lands at Princess Gardens this summer 🌊

Catch CARNAGE.wav LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Open Entry

More massive artists still to come 👀

👇 Who’s ready for Jump Up in Torquay?
👇 Tag your rave crew below

29/05/2026

50 DAYS TO GO. 🌴🔥
Torbay… are you READY?

In just 50 days, Princess Gardens transforms into the home of Torbay’s first ever youth-led music festival -Tor-VYBZ 🎪🔊

Expect huge energy, Drum & Bass, UK Rap, R&B, live performances, DJs, creative culture, summer vibes and one unforgettable day on the English Riviera 🌊☀️

This is bigger than just a festival.
Tor-VYBZ is about proving that young people in Torbay can create major cultural moments.

A platform for emerging artists.
A movement for the next generation.
A new chapter for the Bay.

📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay
📅 18th July 2026
🕚 11AM – 8PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Tag who you’re bringing 👇
Who do you want to see at Tor-VYBZ this summer? 👀

27/05/2026

🔊 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

Brixham DJ is bringing heavyweight Jump Up Drum & Bass to the Tor-VYBZ lineup 🌴⚡

Known for mixing high-energy DnB selections with nonstop crowd-moving intensity, Scarnum delivers the kind of festival-ready sets built for pure chaos on the dancefloor 🔥

Representing the South West Drum & Bass scene, his sound is packed with heavy drops, fast-paced energy, and the jump up vibes ravers love most 🔊

If you’re into filthy basslines, reload moments, and high-energy festival atmospheres, Scarnum is one you won’t want to miss this summer 🌊

Catch Scarnum LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Open Entry

This lineup keeps getting stronger 👀

👇 Who’s ready for Jump Up at Princess Gardens?
👇 Tag your DnB crew below

26/05/2026

🎤 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🎤

Paignton artist is bringing explosive bass-driven energy to the Tor-VYBZ lineup 🌴⚡

Blending the worlds of rap and EDM, Steamy Eyes creates explosive music built around Drum & Bass, trap, hybrid trap, and dubstep, delivering fast-paced vocals and hard-hitting energy from start to finish 🔊🔥

As a vocalist, rapper, producer, and performer, his sound pushes beyond traditional rap — combining electronic intensity with sharp delivery and heavy festival-ready vibes 🎶

Expect bass-heavy drops, raw energy, and a performance designed to shake Princess Gardens this summer 🌊

Catch Steamy Eyes LIVE at Tor-VYBZ Festival 2026
📍 Princess Gardens, Torquay Seafront
🗓️ 18th July 2026
🎟️ Free Entry

More huge announcements still to come 👀

👇 Who’s ready for rap over bass music?
👇 Tag your rave crew below