TERRITORIES: NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

Beloved Dundee artist Hannah Laing has had a stratospheric few years. From working in a dentist and playing intimate shows at the weekends to holding down major months-long residencies at Ibiza superclubs, through hard graft, her astute ear and fun-loving, welcoming attitude, Laing has truly struck gold. Her brand of "doof" music is all about high-energy tunes and having fun: never taking yourself too seriously.

At the time of writing, Laing has over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, with 2023's "Good Love" having racked up a whopping 137 million streams, also climbing to #7 on the UK charts. She's a regular on the lineup at some of the world's biggest clubs and festivals: from fabric, The Warehouse Project and Creamfields in the UK to CRSSD, Hideout, Beyond The Valley and Amnesia further afield. She has headlined her own 5,000-capacity show in Liverpool, joined the line-up for Teletech at Drumsheds, and 2026 will see her expand her homecoming festival doof in the Park to 17,000 capacity while taking on her second Ibiza residency. 2026 will also see her label doof continue its hard dance domination.

But what exactly is the Hannah Laing magic? In recent years she's established a widespread, devoted fanbase that welcomes people in with open arms, whether you're 18 going to your first rave or 50 and dipping your toes back in. She takes great pride in the fact the people that come to her shows are both new and seasoned ravers, and it's an inclusive atmosphere she's determined to retain and celebrate.