5 Acts to See at experts only festival 2026
Experts Only Festival is back, bringing two stacked days of house, techno, and bass to New York City. The 2026 lineup blends iconic artists, rising stars, and back-to-back performances you won’t find anywhere else. With so much talent on the, it can be tough to decide who to prioritize but these five acts are guaranteed to deliver unforgettable sets.
1. Prospa
British electronic duo Prospa, made up of Harvey Blumler and Gosha Smith, emerged from Leeds with a sound heavily influenced by the energy of classic UK rave culture. The two began producing together in 2013 despite coming from very different musical backgrounds, with influences ranging from dubstep and electronic music to metal, jazz and hip-hop. Their breakthrough came with “Prayer” in 2018, a track that helped establish their signature combination of '90s rave nostalgia, breakbeats, house, massive synths and euphoric vocal samples. Since then, Prospa have developed a reputation for sets that balance high-energy club music with more emotional and atmospheric moments. They've taken that sound to major stages and venues across the UK and internationally, including Glastonbury, Printworks, The Warehouse Project and Creamfields. At Experts Only, Prospa will be sure to stand out as they bring this distinctly British rave sound to New York, making their set a chance to hear breakbeats, huge vocals and old-school rave influences mixed with modern production.
2. Will Clarke
Bristol-born Will Clarke is one of the more experienced artists on this list, with a career spanning house, tech house and techno. Growing up surrounded by Bristol's influential electronic music scene, Clarke began DJing at a young age and landed an Ibiza residency at just 17. He later became closely associated with Dirtybird, where his bass-heavy productions helped establish him within the house and tech-house scene, before evolving toward a darker and more driving techno-influenced sound. Clarke is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter and founder of his own label, All We Have Is Now, with releases across labels including Drumcode and Trick and Filth on Acid. His touring résumé includes Coachella, EDC, Movement Detroit, Sónar and ADE, along with iconic clubs and venues such as Printworks, The Warehouse Project, DC10, Amnesia, Ushuaïa and Red Rocks. At Experts Only, Clarke is one to catch if you're looking for something heavier and more underground.
3. Devault
Orange County, California producer Sage DeVault, better known as DEVAULT, is bringing a noticeably different sound and aesthetic to Experts Only. Inspired by artists ranging from Depeche Mode and Daft Punk to A$AP Rocky, DEVAULT blends EDM with darker influences. ThIS combination has helped him develop a style that feels more atmospheric and visually driven than traditional tech house, with moody synths, emotional vocals and carefully crafted production playing a major role in his work. He began attracting attention through original productions and remixes in the late 2010s, eventually releasing projects through labels including Insomniac and Ultra Records and collaborating with artists such as Griff Clawson and Izzy Camina. He's also brought his music to major festival environments, including Coachella, while continuing to develop a strong visual identity alongside his releases. That makes DEVAULT one of the wildcards of Experts Only. As he surrounded by artists built primarily around club and festival energy, his darker approach could provide one of the weekend's biggest changes of pace.
4. Gabss
Brazilian DJ and producer GABSS is the rising name on this list, representing another rapidly growing corner of the global house scene. While his catalog and international résumé may not yet be as extensive as some of the other artists on the lineup, he has already earned support from major names including Michael Bibi, The Martinez Brothers, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Solomun, CamelPhat, Maceo Plex, Mau P, and Carl Cox.His biggest breakthrough to date came with “Lost,” his collaboration with Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture. The track began as a GABSS rework before evolving into an official collaboration and ultimately reaching No. 1 on Beatport in 2026. He has also made a name for himself within Brazil’s electronic music scene, performing at major venues and events such as Só Track Boa, D-EDGE, and Surreal Park, while beginning to build an international presence through appearances tied to Miami Music Week and New York.Beyond his work as a DJ and producer, GABSS is also behind No Disco, a project centered around contemporary house, indie dance, and club music. All of this makes his Experts Only appearance particularly exciting.
5. John Summit
This list would not be complete without mentioning John Summit! John Summit is a Chicago-born DJ and producer who has quickly become one of the biggest names in electronic music. Coming from the city that gave birth to house music, Summit first broke through in 2020 with “Deep End,” which helped launch him from his former career as an accountant into full-time touring and producing. While he initially became known for tech house, his sound has expanded considerably, blending house, techno, progressive and melodic house, and even drum & bass. Tracks like “Where You Are” with HAYLA and “Go Back” with Sub Focus and Julia Church show that evolution, combining emotional vocals with the huge drops and high-energy production that have become staples of his sets. Summit has performed at some of the world's biggest festivals, including Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Movement Detroit, ARC and HARD Summer, while also selling out major venues such as Madison Square Garden. Beyond performing, he is the founder of Experts Only, his record label and event brand that has grown into a major force in dance music. That makes his Experts Only Festival performance especially significant as I isn't just another headlining appearance but it's Summit performing at a festival built around his own musical vision.