The final day of Love Supreme Festival 2025 in Glynde Place, East Sussex, was nothing short of breathtaking. From Grammy-winning Pakistani artist Arooj Aftab to soul legend Maxwell and the electric energy of Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Day 3 was the pinnacle of this year’s UK summer music festivals. With a diverse blend of jazz, soul, R&B, and global fusion, July 6 proved why Love Supreme Festival is among the best live music events in Europe.
If you missed the livestream or want to relive the magic, here’s your full recap with all performances, setlists, links, and embedded videos. Scroll through and experience each set — embed spaces are included for every major act.
🎤 Arooj Aftab’s Hypnotic Set at South Downs Stage
🕖 Stage Time: 18:15–19:30
📍 Stage: South Downs Stage
Arooj Aftab brought her signature “study chill” and “vibe” playlist energy to Glynde, weaving Urdu ghazals with ambient jazz and minimalist textures. Known globally after winning a Grammy for Best Global Music Performance, she performed tracks from her acclaimed albums Vulture Prince and Night Reign.
Expected Setlist:
- Baghoon Main
- Suroor
- Diya Hai
- Last Night
- Raat Ki Rani
- Mohabbat
- Whiskey
- Aey Na Balam
🔗 More about her global fusion sound on NPR
📚 Learn about her emotional storytelling in our breakdown of Arooj Aftab’s musical journey
🕺 Maxwell Headlines Love Supreme 2025
🕘 Stage Time: 21:15–22:30
📍 Stage: North Downs (Main Stage)
In his first UK appearance in 9 years, Maxwell delivered a velvet-smooth neo-soul set blending old favorites and new love ballads. The Love Supreme headliner lit up the stage with timeless tracks like “Sumthin’ Sumthin’” and “Pretty Wings.”
Full Set Highlights:
- Sumthin’ Sumthin’
- Lake By The Ocean
- Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)
- Fortunate
- Pretty Wings
🎵 Explore Maxwell’s full discography on Spotify
📌 For his live vocals analysis, check Billboard’s Maxwell 2025 Tour Review
🎸 Nile Rodgers & CHIC – A Disco Inferno for the Ages
🕢 Stage Time: 19:15–20:30
📍 Stage: North Downs Stage
Funk legend Nile Rodgers led CHIC through a dancefloor time machine, playing not just his band’s classics, but also global hits he helped write and produce. If you weren’t moving, you weren’t there.
Classic Setlist:
- Le Freak
- Good Times
- I’m Coming Out
- We Are Family
- Let’s Dance
- Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
- Like a Virgin (Madonna)
📺 Watch Nile’s 2024 Glastonbury performance for comparison on BBC Music
🧠 Dive into Nile’s catalog in our guide: 10 Tracks That Built CHIC’s Legacy
👑 En Vogue: R&B Royalty Returns
🕔 Stage Time: 17:30–18:30
📍 Stage: North Downs Stage
The queens of ’90s R&B, En Vogue, stunned with tight harmonies, dazzling wardrobe changes, and a medley of hits that had the entire field singing.
Likely Setlist:
- My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)
- Whatta Man
- Free Your Mind
- Give It Up, Turn It Loose
- Don’t Let Go (Love)
- Flash Light (Cover)
💬 Check their fan interview with NME
📖 En Vogue career timeline and visual throwback
🎷 Branford Marsalis: Jazz with Swagger
🕓 Stage Time: 16:30–17:30
📍 Stage: South Downs Stage
The Branford Marsalis Quartet brought deep, fluid, often unpredictable jazz. Sax-driven pieces ranged from smooth standards to experimental improvisation.
Typical Setlist:
- The Mighty Sword
- Mood Indigo
- Long as You Know You’re Living Yours
- Conversation Among the Ruins
🎼 Read his latest interview via Jazzwise
🎶 Our tribute to Branford’s genre-blending genius: Marsalis at Love Supreme – A Sonic Force
🌍 Sampa the Great – Rhythms from Zambia to the UK
🕗 Stage Time: 20:15–21:15
📍 Stage: South Downs Stage
Closing out the stage before Maxwell, Sampa The Great made the crowd bounce with songs from As Above, So Below, blending Afrofuturism, hip-hop, and soul.
Possible Setlist:
- Energy
- Final Form
- Never Forget
- Bona
- Let Me Be Great
🌐 Read Pitchfork’s profile on Sampa
📲 Our writeup on her festival impact: Sampa the Great Shakes Love Supreme Stage
📸 Visual Gallery & Vibe Edits
Fans were buzzing on TikTok and Instagram over the mood-video potential from Arooj Aftab’s set. Clips are already going viral, especially those showcasing the ambient lighting, Urdu lyrics, and close-up crowd shots.
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📰 NME calls the Day 3 aesthetic “cinematic and soothing—perfect for playlist lovers and video creators.”
🎧 Arooj’s “Whiskey” is now trending on several “study chill” playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.
🔗 External Coverage
- Rolling Stone UK – Love Supreme’s Most Memorable Day
- BBC Music – Festival Gallery and Highlights
- Pitchfork – Artist Spotlights: Arooj Aftab, Maxwell, Nile Rodgers
- Billboard – Best Performances of the Weekend
🔗 Internal Links You’ll Love
- BLACKPINK’s Historic Goyang Stadium Night
- Eric Church’s Patriotic 4th of July Performance
- Arooj Aftab’s Studio Evolution
- Ultimate Setlist Guide: Summer 2025
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