Paradise in the City: Jamie Jones’ UK Debut Festival Delivered a Masterclass in Vibe
From Hot Creations classics to forest stages and underpass raves — London just got its own slice of Ibiza.
On Saturday, August 2nd, Jamie Jones brought the first-ever Paradise open-air festival to his hometown. The venue? Boston Manor Park, a raw and unconventional space turned into a four-stage experience that merged city grit with rave mythology. The result? A seamless fusion of the past, present, and future of house music.
And while the visuals, crowd, and set design were top-tier, it was Jamie’s vision that anchored everything: nostalgia, community, and groove.
A City Transformed into a Rave Playground
Boston Manor Park was split into four stages:
The Grid: the festival’s centerpiece, with towering LED architecture and that signature Paradise typography pulsing behind the decks.
The Bridge: pulsed under a literal overpass, turning infrastructure into atmosphere.
The Hangar: moody and shadowy, perfect for deeper, minimal-leaning sets, enveloping dancers in a futuristic dome of light and sound.
The Woods: appeared like a brutalist bunker dropped in the middle of a forest, flanked by crimson jaguars
It felt more like four micro-raves than a traditional festival — each stage with its own character and vibe.
The Lineup Wasn’t Just Deep — It Was Designed
Jamie didn’t just book names. He curated an era.
The day kicked off with Hot Creations nostalgia, as Jamie played a rare 2010s set with Allove — teasing classics like Hot Natured – Benediction and inviting fans to suggest their favorites ahead of time.
From there, the torch passed across the stages:
Jamie Jones (Grid Headliner)
Seth Troxler (Hangar Closer)
Richy Ahmed b2b wAFF (Bridge Closer)
Gaskin b2b L.P. Rhythm (Woods Closer)
East End Dubs, Vintage Culture, Archie Hamilton b2b Sidney Charles, Alisha, Hot Since 82, Bedouin, Fleur Shore, Manda Moor, Bontan, Late Replies, Dimmish, Omri., Jamback, Franky Wah, Mason Maynard, Omar S, and more also played the festival.
Each set was timed with intention, creating a real flow across the park — not just set times, but a musical story from noon to night.
Hot Creations Flashbacks and a New Chapter
The early 2010s were a defining era for Jamie and his Hot Creations label — and he leaned into that nostalgia in the best way.
In the days before the festival, he teased tracks like “Benediction” and told fans he’d be going back to that golden era. His b2b set with Allove delivered just that — a rare, vibey, groovy throwback session that reminded older heads why they fell in love with the Paradise brand in the first place.
But it didn’t stop there. The rest of the lineup — with rising selectors like LP Rhythm, Gaskin, Late Replies, and Bontan — showed that Paradise isn’t just about looking back. It’s about building what’s next.
Logistics, Locals, and a Message of Respect
The event wasn’t without its challenges — including multiple train line closures, limited nearby transport, and crowd movement bottlenecks. But the Paradise team anticipated this, offering shuttles, clear maps, and multiple entry points. And throughout the park, signage emphasized a clear message: Respect each other, respect the space, and rave responsibly.
From harm reduction reminders to inclusive conduct policies, Jamie’s team clearly built this experience with care.
Jamie’s Post-Show Reflection
“Wow London, words can’t describe what went down yesterday… our first open-air festival in the UK was truly insane,” Jamie wrote on Instagram the morning after. “Thank you to everyone who came and danced with us — you brought an incredible vibe from start to finish.”
From the feedback online to the sheer turnout and energy, the festival was a resounding success — and likely the beginning of a new tradition.
Final Word:
amie Jones didn’t just throw a festival — he told a story. A story rooted in two homes: the London streets that shaped his beginnings and the Balearic island that made him a global force. Paradise in the City felt like a full-circle moment — a collision between London’s acid house legacy and Ibiza’s open-air soul.
From the nostalgic sounds of Hot Natured to the forward-thinking curation of the lineup, the day felt less like an event and more like a movement. A new chapter. A message.
Jamie has brought Paradise to venues across the UK before, but never like this — never on this scale, never with this clarity.
And after this weekend, one thing’s for sure: Paradise has come home.