Station Narva adds British jungle revivalist Tim Reaper, Finnish pop sensation OLGA and Estonian folk innovators Duo Ruut to the festival lineup
Station Narva has expanded the lineup for its music and city festival, taking place on 4–7 September in the easternmost Estonian city of Narva. Among the newly announced artists are London’s jungle revival hero Tim Reaper, Finnish pop sensation OLGA, Latvian multitalent German Superfin, and homegrown acts Duo Ruut, Adel Force, and Pale Alison.
The music programme at Narva Museum will also feature previously announced Estonian stars Tommy Cash and nublu, as well as Danish band Efterklang.
Station Narva 2025 festival passes and day tickets are available at discounted prices through the end of July in the TMW webshop and Piletilevi.
East London DJ and producer Tim Reaper is one of jungle’s most influential heritage researchers and innovators. Since his debut single “Propa Tings” (2010), Reaper has focused both in his own work and whilst leading label Future Retro London on lush and powerful jungle and breakbeat hardcore, where the spirit of the 1990s golden age collides with digital-age playfulness and rave hybrids peppered with “Simpsons” samples. Recent standouts include 2023’s Cosmik Connection, Vol. 3 (Unknown to the Unknown), Globex Corp Black Label, and the groundbreaking 2024 album In Full Effect with Kloke—jungle’s first full-length on revered bass imprint Hyperdub. Through relentless touring, podcast appearances, and releases, Reaper continues proving jungle’s future lies in honouring its past.
Finnish pop’s new sensation OLGA combines in her artistic persona echoes of Charli XCX’s Brat Summer with a mission to take Nordic music to global charts and tell a story of perseverance and complexity. Growing up in the small town of Tornio near the Swedish border, dreaming of a brave new world, she first became known via the popular soap opera “Salatut elämät” (Secret Lives), with the accompanying challenges providing impetus for her combative attitude. OLGA’s trademark is simultaneously fresh-sounding yet familiar and shameless pop, carried by platinum-selling hit singles “Uus Bitch” and “Stadi (Alicia)” with Isac Elliot. Early June saw the release of her debut album “Saint Olga” on Finnish pop star Alma’s label Cyber Records.
From Latvia comes multitalent German Superfin, who made waves at this year’s Tallinn Music Week—a gifted and distinctive artist, composer, and trumpet player whose music connects electronic noise with captivating pop melodies, creating an eccentric and bohemian atmosphere that proclaims creative freedom.
Among the domestic notable acts added to the lineup are folk stylists Duo Ruut, who will present their recent album “Ilmateade” (Weather Report) which they will introduce also at Glastonbury and Roskilde festivals. This release has already reached BBC airwaves and earned recognition as The Guardian’s folk album of the month. Duo Ruut proves that sometimes the most profound artistry emerges from the simplest foundations.
New performers also include versatile bass music producer Adel Force (formerly known as Bisweed) and folktronica group OOPUS. The Ida-Viru region is represented by rising modern metal band Pale Alison from Narva and hip hop/R&B producer BEID from Sillamäe. From neighbouring Lääne-Virumaa comes young vocal duo Wispels, winners of this year’s Virumaa Summer Sound competition.
The festival will also feature previously announced Danish ambient pop band Efterklang and domestic stars Tommy Cash, nublu, Vaiko Eplik and Eliit, Naissoo Freeform Quintet, and INGA.
Station Narva’s music programme centres on Friday and Saturday, 5 and 6 September, at Narva Museum in the historic Hermann Castle, continuing on both nights also at riverside Art Club Ro-Ro. The festival opens on Thursday, 4 September, with a free concert featuring award-winning vocal sextet Estonian Voices.
New performers and the complete Station Narva programme will be announced throughout the summer.