As ArcTanGent makes its way back to the iconic Fernhill Farm, we’re getting ready for another epic weekend packed with crushing riffs, wild energy, and boundary-pushing experimental music from across the globe. Ahead of the festival we caught up with French math/noise rock band Ni to have a quick chat about what fans can expect from their sets, their plans for the remainder of the year and their festival essentials.

What are you most excited for at ArcTanGent?

Being able to play this kind of music, and being understood, by a big audience. We usually play more in small clubs, so it’s different feelings and sensations that we are pleased to share with the audience. And as it’s the first time we’ll play in UK, we’re very excited to meet people there ! 

What can people expect from your set?

A lot of Shrubberies…!!! 

It’s gonna be an intense set as it will last only half an hour,so a lot of energy, speed tempi, loud music. It’s gona be like french boxing: musical high kicks and  rythmical upercuts. Prepare yourself and please warmup before our show so you won’t be hurted too much!! 

Which bands are you most excited to see over the weekend?

I’d say Melvins, definitively, the same day as us. Also Clown Core, but we’ll unfortunately won’t play the same day. And I’m really excited to see one the best french bands: NI…. Are you? 🙂

Are there any upcoming bands from your area that people should be checking out?

All the bands from our label collective Dur et Doux such as Poil, Chromb !, PinioL, Rien Faire, les Contes de nulle part and many others… Many kind of bands and musics with one watchword: “It will never work !” 

Check that on duretdoux.com

On other labels and different esthetic , i’m sure some of you will be pleased to listen to L’Effondras, The Very Big Experimental Toubifri Orchestra, …

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

We should release a new song, play few gigs in december and early 2026. And we’re already working on the next album, so many hours composing, experimenting, rehearsing with the goal to record new stuff in 2026, we’ll see.

What are your festival essentials? 

Unfortunately, boots. But as I heard England is always shiny, maybe sunglasses and beers.  

WHERE:
ATG is located on Fernhill Farm just outside Bristol.
Driving directions here

WHEN:
Thursday 14th / Friday 15th / Saturday 16th August 2025
With early entry for a select few on Wednesday 13th August only with a 4 Day ticket.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE