Alex Jukes

GROOVE CRUISE ANNOUNCES CRUISIN’ FOR KINDNESS, THEIR ANNUAL UNDISCOVERED DJ CONTEST, THIS YEAR WITH A CHARITABLE FOCUS. ASPIRING DJS WILL ENTER TO WIN A DREAM GIG SPINNING ABOARD ORLANDO 2022, A FEATURE ON SIRIUSXM CHILL’S DAY LIFE, AN ARTIST SPOTLIGHT FROM DANCING ASTRONAUT, AND MORE. ALL WILL COINCIDE WITH FUNDRAISING FOR THE WHET FOUNDATION 501C3 NONPROFIT.

Groove Cruise Orlando sails January 20-24, 2022 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas from Port Canaveral’s “Space Coast” to Labadee’s Private Paradise. Details on GrooveCruise.com/orlando.

Port Canaveral, FL (June 16, 2021) – In celebration of the 18th anniversary of Groove Cruise, upcoming January 20-24th, the world’s premier dance music cruise is ecstatic to announce Cruisin’ For Kindness, their annual Undiscovered DJ Contest, this year with a charitable focus. This once in a lifetime opportunity will offer aspiring DJs the chance to spin a dream gig on Groove Cruise Orlando’s Day Life Hosted Stage, while being on the lineup alongside A-list talent Gorgon City, Sofi Tukker, Markus Schulz, Claude VonStroke, Ferry Corsten, Jeffrey Sutorius, CloZee, and many more.

The winner will also receive otherworldly prizes like:

• Day Life Artist-Fan Activity with host Alyx Ander
  
• Featured Mix on Day Life’s weekly episode on SiriusXM Chill
  
• Content to be shared on Day Life’s Triller segment following GC
  
• Artist Spotlight from renowned imprint Dancing Astronaut
  
• Feature on the Groove Cruise Radio (aka the highly popular iTunes Top 100 podcast with over 120,000 listeners)
  
• Stateroom accommodations for two
  
• Up to $600 in travel expenses 
  

The contest will include two phases. In Phase One, entrants will submit their audio/video mixes to Groove Cruise at bit.ly/cruisin4kindness from June 16th to August 15th, 2021. In Phase two, selected entrants will be given a set time for their entry mixes to be played live on the Groove Cruise twitch channel. During the stream, contestants will be able to participate in live voting and can donate to the Whet Foundation’s Labadee Destination Donation charity relief trip for additional points (every dollar donated will equal one point). The three top point scorers will then be judged by an artist panel to determine the winner and runner up. 

The Whet Foundation is a Florida based 501c3 organization that offers grass roots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships and creates exciting experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. Through their Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, they strive to excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. 

The galactic Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 will see performances from over 60 of the dance music industry’s leading names, across nine custom-built stages, artist-fan activities, and more. Over four days, the universe also called well-known names John Summit, Dombresky, MitiS, Walker & Royce, Barclay Crenshaw, and many more into orbit. Dirtybird, Coldharbour, Odyzey, Day Life, Rules Don’t Apply, Born, Carnival, and Incorrect will represent the artist hosted stages for this international party to and from the Caribbean Sea. 

The party never stops aboard Groove Cruise, and Orlando 2022 will see 96-hours of non-stop dance music; alongside eight costume theme parties like Area 69, Fire and Ice, 50 Shades of Disney to name a few. Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas has incredible activities like dual racer water slides, VR bungee trampolines, a surf simulator, laser tag, ice skating, a fitness center, world-class dining from a high-end steakhouse, to hibachi and sushi, Italian, a sports bar and arcade, Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, and more. 

Dropping anchor in Labadee, the private paradise Royal Caribbean has owned for 20+ years, this destination will be completely exclusive to Groove Cruise Captains. Alongside getting to explore the beautiful peninsula, there will be a shoreside takeover as one of the headliners will take the island-stage live, plus excursions like the world’s largest zip line over water, a roller coaster, parasailing, private cabanas, and more! Surrounded and secluded with a natural mountain range, Labadee is rated the third private destination in the world by the Cruise Line Community, with over 1 million cruise passengers visiting safely each year. Upon arrival, the Whet Foundation’s volunteer group will be partaking on their annual Destination Donation project and will use the funds raised from Cruisin’ For Kindness to purchase supplies. Details TBA.

Aspiring DJs can enter the Cruisin’ For Kindness Undiscovered DJ Contest here. 

Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 is already 90% sold out, those interested in this bucket list vacation experience can purchase tickets online at GrooveCruise.com/orlando.

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About Groove Cruise

Now known as the world’s first and largest floating dance music festival, Groove Cruise is the only music cruise to sail from both East and West coasts. It is a non-stop experience comprised of four straight days of beach, pool and theme parties, numerous delectable restaurants, 24/7 electronic dance music, and exotic destination experiences. In addition to the standard cruise amenities, there are also artist activities, Whet Oasis Zen Experience, world-class production, and various onboard events that rival the best dance music festivals in the world. Groove Cruise is produced by Whet Travel. 

About Whet Travel

For the past 17 years,Whet Travel has curated and produced more half-and full-ship music cruises than any other independent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, the revolutionary company has executed more than 50 wildly successful events includingGroove Cruise,Motorboat,Zen Cruise,Salsa Cruise, andGroove Island, among others. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine’s No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious “Charter Partner of the Year” award from Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Forbes, and more. 

About Whet Foundation

The Whet Foundation is a Florida based 501c3 organization that offers grass roots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships and creates exciting experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. Through our Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, we strive to excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. In 2020, the Whet Foundation launched it’s COVID-19 Relief Fund through the Groove Cruise Virtual Sail Aways live streams on twitch and have since accumulated over 9 million minutes watched and 1 million live views; this massive support raised over $50,000 for those facing hardships due to COVID-19 and was able to send over 250 relief grants and donate hundreds of face shields to multiple hospitals in South Florida. 

Gonçalo and Anna Tur Team Up for ‘Caught in the Club’

Release Arrives 18/06 and Comes with a Spartaque Remix

Artist(s): Gonçalo, Anna Tur

Remixer: Spartaque  

Title: Caught in the Club 

Record Label: Lowlita Records

Cat.Number: LWL001

Format: Digital 

Release Date: 

18.06.2021 pre-order beatport + release bandcamp

2.07.2021 release beatport & Spotify

16.07.2021 all platforms

Tracklist:

1. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Caught in the Club

2. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Caught in the Club (Spartaque remix)

3. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Kap Evening

LOWLITA Records was born from the union of the set of values, connections and experiences of its creators: Gonçalo Miranda, Anna Tur and Hosse. A label with an identity and foundations based on the groove of house music and its fusion with techno and industrial forcefulness. Their first release is by Gonçalo and Anna Tur, who in recent years have reached a perfect understanding on an artistic level. An extraordinary synergy that can be perceived both in their multiple performances together as well as in joint projects and in the studio. And the proof of this is in the two original tracks that make up the EP “Caught in the Club”. The homonymous track “Caught in the Club” opens the EP, an intense track with vocals that manage to lift the listener. The rhythmic base and the bass give off bursts of energy that maintain the tension throughout its more than seven minutes. The small melodic touches of the synth bring freshness to the track that will not go unnoticed in any set. 

The EP continues with a remix by Spartaque that is 100% forcefulness from the first second. There is no room for respite, the acid bassline and the inclusion of the vocals support the leitmotif of the original track. The upward drop midway through the composition really blows up the track, marking a before and after in a set. The appearance of the syncopated and epic synth is as surprising as it is unforgettable, making “Caught in the Club” an essential track, perfect for the most climactic moment of the night. And finally, the second original track closes the EP: “KAP Evening”, a track that moves in areas closer to tech house. The bass line stands out, in charge of making the dancefloor move. In some parts, the synth creates clear industrial reminiscences, closer to techno. We cant forget to mention the drop which is intense and effective, resulting in another perfect tool to move the audience in any club or festival. The artwork also deserves a special mention, as it is an original piece by LUIO ONASSIS DEL ZAU, a Portuguese graphic artist who will be in charge of all the label’s visual creativities.

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Date: 14th June – 11th July 2021

Time: 14:00 pm – 00:00 daily

Location: NUI (ex B12), Ibiza Art District, Behind IKEA (https://goo.gl/maps/vfMmsNnDWekhATY96) 

Website & Tickets: http://www.fanzone-ibiza.com

Game Over is back with something a little different to kick off the summer!

Experience the excitement of EURO 2020 at FANZONE Ibiza. For the first time ever there is a dedicated fan zone in the heart of Ibiza city. A place to watch the Euro 2020 championship finals , eat, drink, cheer and celebrate together in the open air.

The epic NUI event space (ex B12) in the Ibiza Art District has transformed into the ultimate Open Air fan experience! Expect the biggest screen, guest DJ sets, great food and electric atmospheres while surrounded by your nearest and dearest from all over Europe. FanZone Ibiza is all about you, the fans. and we bring you all the games live on our GIANT screens under full camouflage netting so you remain cool throughout.

Highlights

Enjoy the Euro Football Championship games in Ibiza’s biggest FanZone

Guest DJ slots and curated music from some of the best island residents and guests Dirty delicious all you can eat match-day food to enjoy during the ticketed games

Huge 5 x 3 metre screens and sound system

TICKET INFORMATION

All games will be shown live on their GIANT screen. Some of the showcase games will be ticketed but all ticketed games will include entrance and all inclusive food.

Website & Tickets: http://www.fanzone-ibiza.com
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/327012052335792

Tickets: https://www.moovinfestival.com 

Date: 27th – 29th August, 2021

Location: Stockport, Manchester

The long wait is finally over. Moovin Festival will be back from August 27th – 29th 2021 at the idyllic Whitebottom Farm in Etherow Country Park just south of Manchester. The first wave of names is a typically eclectic mix spanning every sound and scene, from newcomers to legends and everything in between. Headlining proceedings are hip hop heavyweights Naughty By Nature who make a rare UK appearance & dance titans Basement Jaxx who will be mixing it up with the likes of Reggae / Dub legend Eek A Mouse, the unique sounds of Asian Dub Foundation ,deep digging music aficionados including Todd Terje, Mr Scruff, Krafty Kuts, Graeme Park, alongside some of the freshest live acts and DJs spanning many genres from Afrobeat collectives, beatboxing violinists, world music innovators, to the Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute band “Elvana”and so much more! Moovin Festival always brings up some of the most interesting and quirky line ups around. Demand is set to be huge for this much loved festival with most tickets sold prior to the line up being announced. 

The proudly independent and counter cultural Moovin Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the eco-friendly Whitebotham farm in stunning Compstall countryside just 30 minutes from Manchester but what feels like a world away. The now not so secret little hideaway is found by travelling through a beautiful country park, through a magical canopy of trees, past a lake and river, birds and waterfowl and on to a breathtaking weir at the entrance. On arrival at the gorgeous site, transformed into a mini wonderland for the weekend, you’ll meet your fellow revellers, an intimate crowd with a friendly and personal vibe. It is a festival all about musical discovery as well as making new friendships, having unique experiences and a time you will not forget.

The stages include the Barn Stage, a large open sided cow shed with bales of hay to relax and chill on, as well as sound systems throughout the site that are guaranteed to knock your festival wellies off. Camping options include super stylish bell tents with some added luxuries, while the whole festival is a rich, colourful affair thanks to the creativity of the visual art collective who dress and design the whole event.  

There is plenty to look forward to musically across the many stages including sure to be spectacular headline sets from game changing hip hop legends Naughty By Nature and globally renowned, chart topping dance innovators Basemement Jaxx, a dub and reggae masterclass from the influential David Rodigan, disco dazzlers from Scandi-king Todd Terje, all shades of house from Graeme Park to a live performance from K Klass as well as the usual eclectic thrills and spills from firm Moovin favs like Craig Charles , Freestylers , DMC champion  DJ Woody, The Mouse Outfit, Honeyfeet and many more covering House ,funk, afro, disco, soul, dub hip hop, brass, drum & bass and everything in between. There really is something for all music lovers.

Also standing out this year will be drum & bass legend DJ Marky who will bring his huge bag of rollers, with special sets from the long time pioneers Micky Finn and Aphrodite who are reuniting for an exclusive 30 years celebration and jungle stalwarts DJ SS and DJ Randall.

Moovin Festival 2021 is set to be a very special reunion indeed, with a whole world of fun to explore aside from the mouthwatering musical offering.

Featuring collaborations with Justin Martin, Sacha Robotti, Lubelski & more

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Love—it’s one of the strongest and most universal connectors in our world. It’s also the driving force behind everything Mikey Lion does, from the music he crafts to the events he runs as the leader of Desert Hearts, to the circles he keeps. To honor this all-encompassing force, the artist today releases the full rendition of For The Love, his debut studio album, and the 100th release on Desert Hearts Records. A patchwork of nine tracks depicts Lion’s saga spanning from the day he discovered his true purpose, to the highs and lows of realizing it, and up to the present where he ponders on reaching the next chapter for himself and his community. 

Before nurturing his brand and record label into the behemoth that it is today, a young Mikey Lion had been living with his parents and questioning the direction to take his life. Mesmeric album closer “Talking To The Trees” with its lush synth layers and gossamer vocals, sketches out how his path was revealed to him. During a fateful psychedelic trip, he was guided to spread love and community under the banner of House, Techno, and Love that fans know today. Desert Hearts was officially launched in 2012, and the rest is history. 

Elsewhere in For The Love, Lion reminisces on the moments and feelings that reaffirmed his direction. “When I’m With You,” a breezy vocal jam crafted alongside Lubelski and Jackson Englund, pays homage to blissful times spent with loved ones in and out of the rave. The peak time ready “Spot Freak” represents cheeky dancefloor moments with the crew via off-kilter synth effects, licks of acid, and hard-hitting percussion. “Above The Clouds,” which leads For The Love with dulcet melodies, is Lion’s interpretation of house music heaven—a feeling he seeks to emulate at each Desert Hearts event. 

Trial arrived in Mikey’s journey in 2020, when the pandemic brought his and Desert Hearts’ momentum to a screeching halt. Written in minor key with tense buildups and heavy synthwork, “For The Love Of What” is the label head’s expression of this doubtful time, where existential crisis set in and he was left questioning what the point of it all was, and how the mission of spreading love would continue in the absence of shows. 

Luckily, reprise was found within the dedicated community he built over the years. As Mikey led Desert Hearts into the virtual world, launching a TV station on Twitch, followers swiftly hopped on for the ride. He found himself reaching even more people across the globe with DH’s message of House Techno Love, receiving donations and pledges of support from across the globe, and interacting with the DH community on a virtual dancefloor. It was an affirmation of a different sort, but no less powerful, convincing him again that love and music would sustain him, regardless if the dancefloor was digital.

For The Love is ultimately a culmination of the triumphs and tribulations Mikey Lion has faced through the years since he first set out to bring the mantra of House, Techno, Love to a global scale—and is also a marker of an artist just beginning to step into his own sonically. Its timeless influences and multifaceted, yet polished sound design point to an artist who’s put in the work to master his craft. Through painstaking detail, instrumentation, and arrangement, Mikey manages to tell years worth of stories in just nine compositions.

At the end of the day, the lesson remains: community comes first always, and the decisions we make should be guided by, if not entirely, For The Love. 

TRACKLIST: 

1. Mikey Lion – Above The Clouds
2. Mikey Lion, Justin Martin – Through The Fog
3. Mikey Lion, Lubelski, Jackson Englund – When I’m With You
4. Mikey Lion, Rybo – Meditation
5. Mikey Lion, Sacha Robotti – Do or Die
6. Mikey Lion – Spot Freak
7. Mikey Lion – Burn With me
8. Mikey Lion – For The Love of What?
9. Mikey Lion, Lubelski – Talking To The Trees
10. Oumou Sangare – Djoukourou (Auntie Flo Remix) (Mikey Lion Edit)

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Headliners include East End Dubs, Chris Stussy, Ray Mono, Sidney Charles, Archie Hamilton, Darius Syrossian, Joey Daniel, Lauren Lo Slung, WAFF 

A boutique open-air show soundtracked by cutting-edge underground talent. Lush green British countryside with world-class stage design and high-end audio. Welcome to Forgotten Fields, Dance on Arrival’s biggest ever show in association with cult minimal label Eastenderz. It all goes down on Sunday, August 1st just outside London at the idyllic Colesdale Farm in Hertfordshire. Tickets will sell out, so sign up now to avoid disappointment.  

By the time this much-anticipated event arrives, social distancing and government restitutions will be a thing of the past. Two stunning stages will rise up from the lush green meadows of Colesdale Farm and welcome you with tastefully curated sounds from young and exciting talents. There will be no restrictions on sound, a VIP island, and a real focus on the small details that will make this a cozy and intimate festival to remember.

The superb Eastenderz stage is headed up by East End Dubs, a red hot DJ and producer whose every label release and London event sell out in double-quick time. He is joined by Dutch cult hero Chris Stussy, minimal maestro Ray Mono, Heavy House Society label boss Sidney Charles, plus Rossi and Toman. 

The equally mouthwatering Dance on Arrival stage will be the place to catch no-frills, rock-solid house in all its forms by contemporary tastemakers and global DJ stars Archie Hamilton, Darius Syrossian, Joey Daniel, Lauren Lo Slung and WAFF with residents Marcellus and Tibbs b2b Silver and many more. 

It has been a long, dark 15 months, but Forgotten Fields is the perfect way to cut loose and banish your worries in the most perfect and welcoming setting.  

A premium space for foodies, comedy and sports Fans!

Food, drink, live entertainment, events, brunches, gaming Areas, karaoke booths, table tennis, beer pong and even gladiator duelling.

After spending so long confined at home, distant from one another, we are all in need of something special this summer. Enter The Garden at Kentish Town – a brand new urban oasis that is the largest of its kind in North London and set to become the ultimate day and night out for sports fans, comedy lovers and foodies. Think….gigantic sports screens, 12 meter long bars, international street food and wild entertainment five nights a week.

It all kicks off on Thursday 24th June. 

Watch the videos here –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1knB6wjMi14

A sister site to the industry-leading Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden, The Garden at Kentish Town covers over 12,000 sq ft of COVID-safe outdoor space. The carefully designed and curated garden has a welcoming feel and cool vibe because of its chic industrial design, rows of large German beer tables, acres of astroturf, heavy planting, covered areas and warm festoon lighting.  

This superb adult playground will host all major sporting events including: every game of Euro 2021 from launch, Wimbledon, World Championship Boxing, Domestic & European football, International Rugby + more on two of the biggest LED screens you have ever seen alongside up to 1000 other fans which is sure to create an incredible atmosphere. Mouthwatering food will come from eight international street food traders who will serve up delicious bites from all over the world to keep you fuelled and full of energy. A vast and exceptional range of beers, booze and cocktails will be served up from the 12m long bars & it’s all delivered through world class table service via their very own app.

A packed program includes weekly bottomless brunches every Saturday, Eccentric Drag Artists hosting Drag Bingo & Brunch Events, musical showcases including Viva Reggaeton, soulful house brunches, a 90s Brunch and so much more. The events program also runs seasonally with the annual Oktoberfest celebrations, Rum & Reggae + more. 

The Garden at Kentish Town is an all-in-one entertainment hotspot that should be right at the top of your list this summer and beyond. 

Highlights

12,000 sq ft site

950 capacity

2x 12m oversize bars

8 international street food traders

2x HUGE LED Screens

Screening all Euro 2021 games from June 24^tj 

Major Sports events – Football, World Championship Boxing / Rugby etc

Bottomless brunches, Drag Bingo and Oktoberfest

Karaoke, funfair gaming, table tennis, beer pong and gladiator duals 

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