Alex Jukes

KISS NUKA OFFERS FANS SHARES IN HER NEW RELEASE “FIGHT” WITH PART PROCEEDS GOING TO LEBANON-BASED NGO THE GREAT OVEN

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Multi-disciplinary artist and activist, Kiss Nuka from Mumbai, India releases her latest single “Fight” in collaboration with Lebanon-based humanitarian organisation The Great Oven and UK-based music tech platform SongBits.
Fight is an emotive singer-songwriter piece written by Kiss Nuka over a decade ago to help her cope with the repercussions of her growing awareness of the injustices she observed in the world. The song she primarily wrote to herself to help find her own voice hopes to inspire the listener to find their own, and to fight for their beliefs.
Keeping the focus on her voice and lyrics, Kiss Nuka produces and composes a track that features keys by her long-time friend, musician and producer Utkarsh Dhotekar, a sparse bassline by Abhinav Bora, and has been mixed and mastered by her brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda at his studios ‘The Beast India Company’.
In the past, Kiss Nuka has experimented with new music-based technology by collaborating with media giant Dolby. Continuing in that direction, Kiss Nuka is offering fans and collectors the opportunity to buy ‘bits’ of Fight, via SongBits, a music platform launched by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics, SONGLAND, Hospital Club) and Russell and Justin Sheffield (of Trident Studios heritage). Fans receive a share of Fight’s streaming revenues every time it is streamed. The royalties earned will be shared between the fans who purchase the Bits, Kiss Nuka, and The Great Oven. Kiss Nuka also was part of the SongBits delegation at SXSW in Austin, Texas earlier this month for the promotion of Fight. The waiting list is open, sign up to find out more and get involved.
The Great Oven is an international organization that builds giant, beautifully decorated ovens and sends them to places in need – from refugee camps and war-torn communities to countries in crisis. Currently based in Lebanon and expanding to Colombia in 2023, they believe in the power of food, art and music to nourish, inspire and transform lives.
Kiss Nuka met James Thompson, the founder of The Great Oven when she was invited to showcase her works at their fundraising festival called The Banquet in August last year, at The Konvent de Cal Rosal (a late 19th-century nun’s convent and textile colony that was converted into a contemporary art centre) in the Catalonia mountains, outside of Barcelona. This was also where she met Russel Sheffield and learned about SongBits.
Moved by the work of the NGO, she offered Fight to raise awareness and funds for The Great Oven. Collaborating with the artists in residence at The Konvent, she created a visual piece to promote the cause. Directed and shot by London-based Cinematographer Pep Bosch, the project was planned and shot within a week.
The cover image for the artwork has been shot by French photographer Aruallanon the set of Fight. Aruallan (Laura) was one of the artists showcasing her work at The Banquet.
James Thompson / The Great Oven adds, “In a world filled with strife a beacon of hope often emerges just in the nick of time. Kiss Nuka’s anthemic, call to arms ‘Fight’ has inspired the women of our organisation. Trafficked women, refugees, indigenous matriarchs, and rescued migrant workers. Roused by the song and knowing that our work will be supported by the profits… completes this harmonious circle of art, food and music. This gift of solidarity from India gives us the strength we need to continue our work.
Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) / SongBits says “Once in a while, an artist grabs my attention and usually, it’s because they are unique as is Kiss Nuka. Her visceral approach to music and storytelling pulls you away from the humdrum of cookie-cutter songwriting and paints an interesting picture inviting you in to be a color in her ethereal landscape.”
Speaking on the new single and the association with SongBits and The Great Oven, Kiss Nuka says, “I understand now why I never found the right time to release Fight in all these years. It was meant for this moment. I am inspired by the work of The Great Oven, and SongBits has helped me contribute towards the cause by ensuring I have full control of my song and am able to share and connect with my listeners in a way that I never have before.”
About Kiss Nuka
Raw, eclectic and phantasmic, Kiss Nuka (real name Anushka Manchanda) is a global award-winning music producer from Mumbai, India who fearlessly bends genres and creates uncensored and immersive audio-visual experiences. Manchanda’s first foray into music and film started by recording playback music for Bollywood movies. She later gravitated to the more technical side of filmmaking by first editing film projects and then quickly learning directing and production.  
Manchanda’s experiences in technical filmmaking would later inform her to switch to music production and visual art. Her work for music videos “Don’t Be Afraid”and “Ayo Burn” was recognised at The Indian Independent Music Awards, Berlin Music Video Awards, London Music Video Awards, and was on display at The World of Music Video exhibition at Völkinger Hütte UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside work from iconic artists including Björk, Daft Punk, MassiveAttack, Pussy Riot and Young Fathers. Her free-spirited love for nature and activism translates into thought-provoking pieces of mid to hard electronic bass blended with ambient layers, electro-pop melodies, distorted vocals, and an occasional hint of roots. 
As a live performer, Kiss Nuka has brought her hypnotic, seamless and dynamically-rich live set to stages such as Mixmag LAB, Magnetic Fields Festival, Basscamp and Far Out Festival. She wrapped up her first year soundtracking the dancefloor by being featured among Mixmag’s Top 15 Live Acts of 2022.

Together Festival Turns 10 as Eric Prydz Makes Thailand Debut 

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Together Festival celebrates its magnificent 10th edition with a bumper line up on May 4th and 5th 2023 at Bitec Convention Centre. World renowned headliners including Alesso, Eric Prydz making his Thailand Debut, Boys Noize, Jonas Blue, Adventure Club, Slander, Nghtmr, Galantis, Imanbek, Trivectaand many more all line up. Get your tickets now at www.togetherfestival.net. 
This wondrous celebration of electronic music is the most cutting edge and vast in all the region. Together Festival has led the way for the last decade now with its out of this world production and cutting edge line ups offering something that can’t be found anywhere else. It all goes down at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, a massive space that is transformed into a musical wonderland with two epic stages. 
The sensory stimulating light shows, epic sound systems and mini blowing production are on a vast scale at Tighter Festival and that is what has helped to stand it apart over the last decade. In the past the likes of Snoop Dogg,  Axwell ^ Ingrosso, Armin van Buurin and Hardwell have all played and this year Thailand’s premier festival goes better than ever.
Pryda label head Eric Prydz makes his long awaited Thailand debut and brings his emotive mix of house and techno while Swedish superstar Alesso also plays as does chart topping UK sensation Jonas Blue plus  Slander and Nghtmre to make for a real cross-section of EDM sounds next to Boys Noize, Adventure Club, Galantis, Imanbek and Trivecta who also play. The Second Stage is hosted by Monster Cat making these two unmissable days of action.
The countdown is on to the sure to be historic 10th edition of Together Festival. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.togetherfestival.net.

MVSON WORLD Announce Second Festival Edition in Manchester this Summer

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This summer Mason Collective’s celebrated MVSON WORLD is coming to Barton Aerodrome Manchester for a one day immersive experience. Saturday July 15th 2023 the collective will be joined by AJ Christou, wAFF, Calvin Clarke, Fletch, Fleur Shore, Jean Pierre, Joella Jackson, Joseph Edmund, Mason Maynard, Max Dean, Sosa and more.
Manchester’s Mason Collective are one of the hottest outfits in the house scene. Known for their electrifying sets and in demand sold out events the festival is an extension of an already untouchable brand event. Hosting MVSON WORLD on their home turf is the biggest Mason experience to date bringing you the world’s best DJs mixed with a carefully curated selection of arts and bespoke production that brings the event to life like no other. It all goes down at Barton Aerodrome Manchester, a vast city airport space with endless green landscapes transformed into the ultimate adult playground.
Since forming in 2014, Mason Collective have been unstoppable with their explosive DJ sets and renowned events. Their high energy sounds have achieved a hardcore and loyal following cementing a die hard plethora of fans across the UK.
They will be joined by a cross-section of the most on point names in mucus. From the contemporary house scene  names like fabric resident and Cuttin Heads artist AJ Christou, Cocoon star and Ibiza favourite wAFF, and more from Calvin Clarke, Fletch, Fleur Shore, Jean Pierre, Joella Jackson, Joseph Edmund, Mason Maynard, Max Dean, Sosa and plenty of others.
As well as the music which comes across three unique stages, expect a host of mind and wellness activities, interactive art installations, independent food and drink vendors and an art and creative market to add to the magic of the day.
MVSON World is a forward thinking new era style  of music event it’s cutting edge music and cleverly creative environment cannot be missed.

New Venue Revealed: B London Opens Its Doors

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B London is something all new and music-centric for the West side of the capital. Now open to the public, with its chic industrial style the venue launches in earnest with a run of events featuring Dan Ghenacia, Adam Ten, Keinemusik’s Reznik (in collaboration with Perplex London), Mita Gami, Paul Oakenfold, and Carl Cox who plays for a charity night in support of The Baobab School in Nairobi, with more to be announced.

B London has put a huge amount of thought into making the space a perfect place for DJs and dancers. It boasts a five-ton concrete DJ booth in the heart of the space, especially catered toward visiting vinyl selectors – a rarity in West London – as well as a world class and professionally tuned D&B sound system throughout.

Situated at the site of a former West London celebrity haunt, the compact space now features low level strip lighting and diffuse neon lights, as well as walls adorned in graffiti by renowned artist Josh Colwell aka JXC. It is all set up for the music to be centre stage each night, with additional membership options offering discounts and exclusive benefits for the B London community.

Celebrated French house master Dan Ghenacia, who is one third of Apollonia, plays on 31st March and is sure to go deep into his A-grade collection. Mita Gami is up on April 7th, a Boston born and psychedelic house innovator who serves up sensory soundtracks, while Reznik of Keinemusik association plays on April 21st, an artist renowned for his unique sense of groove and spirituality. Paul Oakenfold plays on April 15th, then Israeli’s pioneering talent Adam Ten on April 28th, before UK legend and global star Carl Cox brings all his considerable know-how, years of techno innovation and globe-trotting DJ travels to the dance floor on May 25th, to raise money for The Baobab School in Kenya.

31st March – Dan Ghenacia
7th April – Mita Gami
15th April – Paul Oakenfold
21st April – Reznik (Keinemusik)
28th April – Adam Ten
25th May – Carl Cox

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Soul Town Festival Announces Full Lineup – UB40, Peter Andre, Boney M, DJ Fat Tony, Mica Paris and more all headline

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Soul Town Festival today adds a wealth of cultured new names to its already impeccable line-up and announces that Magic Radio’s sister station Magic Soul will be a main stage partner. Mica Paris, Eban Brown from the Stylistics, Odyssey, The Dualers, Dawn Penn and more will now join the likes of UB40, Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, Tunde Baiyewu (Lighthouse Family), Desmond Decker & The Aces, Edwin Starr Band and Omar on September 2nd and 3rd 2023 at the new and improved location of Croydon Recreation Ground in Beckenham,  Get the best ticket deals at https://soultownfestival.com
Soul Town Festival is the most authentic soul, disco, motown and reggae celebration in the UK. It offers two magical days with more than 65 artists, over 40 food vendors as well as dancers, rides, attractions, live steel bands, face painting, glitter stalls, hair braiding, fashion and craft stalls and so much more. The new  location is a beautiful lush green space in Beckenham with more bars, more staff, more toilets and improved disabled access and viewing points.
Some of the many treats to look forward to include an all new Pimms bus with a terrace on the top deck, a premium gin garden and cocktail beach, plus hand selected Caribbean food stalls, wood fire pizzas, vegan wings and many more sweet tears and desserts. For those wanting a luxury experience, there are special VIP areas and VIP tickets that offer separate queuing for fast track entry, a drink and food voucher (beer, wine, spirit and mixer), Soul Town merchandise, private bar, luxury toilets, makeup bar, prime stage viewing area at both stages and more.
There will be two superb main stages each decked out with mesmeric production and world class sound systems to deliver the tunes in style. What’s more, the renowned Magic Soul will be the Main Stage partner for both Saturday and Sunday while Soul Town teams on the ground will be running competitions and giveaways.
These new names include plenty more soul, disco and funk talents with iconic singer Mica Paris, Eban Brown from legendary group Stylistics, Odyssey aka the New York vocal trio behind the hit ‘Native New Yorker’ Odyssey, plus The Dualers, Dawn Penn and more next to first wave stars Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, the seductive soul sounds of Omar, uplifting sounds from Tunde Baiyewu of Lighthouse Family, reggae from the much loved UB40 and iconic vocalist Desmond Dekker and the Aces plus the soul and Motown greats that are the Edwin Star Band and many more.
Soul Town Festival is now all set to offer the most essential weekender for lovers of good time grooves. Get your tickets now.

One In The Woods 2023 to Host Joy Orbison, DJ Seinfield and more

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One In The Woods
Jul 28 – 30, 2023
Orrell Hill Woods, UK
Liverpool’s community minded and meticulously crafted One In The Woods is back with another mouthwatering mix of house, techno and drum & bass heavyweights in Orrell Hill Woods from July 28 – 30. This year sees the festival  evolve from the two day event of previous years into bespoke three day camping festival offering its largest ever line up with Interplanetary Criminal, DJ Seinfield, Joy Orbison, Special Request, Call Super, Objekt, FJAAK, Sam Paganini, Len Faki, Kobosil, Paula Temple, DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, A.M.C and many more. Tickets will sell out so get yours now at https://www.oneinthewoods.com/.

Since its debut in 2021, One In The Woods has raised the bar each and every time with next level production, sound and a warm, friendly and up for it crowd. It’s a cultural festival that unites the sounds and scenes of Liverpool and Manchester and is hosted by The One Promotions, an experienced and accomplished group of friends who promoted many events across the region. In 2023, levels are set to be raised once more with an additional arena and the most complete and comprehensive line up of techno and drum & bass talents to date all set to make for an unforgettable three days.
The escapist location is deep in lush free woodland in Orrell Hill Woods with easy transport links from both Liverpool and Manchester. It’s a secluded spot with towering forests and a mystical aura that becomes all the more special over the course of this weekend. As well as world class music there is a superb mix of pop up merchants and mouth watering local food vendors offering both vegetarian and vegan options.
This year’s bumper lineup comes from the leading edge of the electronic underground with emotive house craftsman and Ninja Tune artist DJ Seinfield joined by the ever innovative multi-genre specialist Joy Orbison, acid, jungle and techno selector Special Request, the impossibly dexterous DJs that are Call Super and Objekt along with Interplanetary Criminal, plus serious techno from FJAAK, Sam Paganini, Berghain regulars Len Faki and Kobosil, the dark dance floor destroyer Paula Temple, plus drum & bass royalty DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, A.M.C and more.
There is no better way to spend a summer weekend than to get lost at One In The Woods with some of the world’s best DJs. Make sure you’re there by getting your ticket now at https://www.oneinthewoods.com/.

EXIT Festival Partners with NFT-TiX for Multi-year Collaboration After Winning Best Innovation Award

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After receiving an award for Best Innovation at the UK  Festival Awards, EXIT has entered into a multi-year collaboration with ticketing platform NFT-TiX for its upcoming festivals and events.

Last July, EXIT, a multiple Best European Festival Award winner, became the first major music event in the world to use blockchain technology to sell NFT tickets for an event of this size, enabling the purchase of tickets on a decentralised ticketing platform. It was this project that won the UK Festival Innovation Award mentioned earlier and it has now been shortlisted for the DISRUPTOR Award at the Ticketing Business Awards, one of the most prestigious global awards in the ticketing business industry. The collaboration with NFT-TiX will include a series of events organised by the EXIT team, with a special offer for the upcoming EXIT Festival, which will take place from the 6th to the 9th of July 2023 at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad. In addition to NFT tickets, EXIT was the first big festival in the world last year, along with Coachella, to launch its NFT collection.

The partnership between NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival is a leading example of the innovative solutions the ticketing industry needs to meet the demands of today’s event goers. For the upcoming edition of the EXIT festival, in addition to regular NFT tickets, ten never seen before, ultra VIP humanitarian NFT tickets will be available, priced at €10,000. These passes will provide fans with a unique festival experience, including a personal host at the festival, meet and greets with performers, access to the VIP GOLD zones on the festival’s main stage and the Dance Arena, Onstage tickets to the Dance Arena, entry to the Infinite Dance Arena Lounge and the VIP Diamond area at the Dance Arena. In addition to the perks on festival grounds, holders of these tickets will be provided with accommodation at the Leopold Hotel, transfer from the airport, a separate wristband exchange location and festival entrance, and telephone assistance from the EXIT Festival’s VIP protocol service.

NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival have been shortlisted for the DISRUPTOR Award at the Ticketing Business Awards. The partnership between NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival is recognised as a leading example in the industry, and this award rewards innovation and competence in ticketing and event management. The winner will be announced at the Ticketing Business Forum in Manchester on the 19th of April.

NFT-TiX is a revolutionary ticketing platform built on the Ethereum blockchain that utilizes smart contracts to connect ticket sellers and buyers directly, eliminating the need for middlemen. By leveraging blockchain technology, NFT-TiX offers a secure and transparent way to buy and sell tickets for various events, such as music festivals, sports games, conferences and many more. NFT-TiX prioritizes fair prices and exclusive benefits for ticket holders, including long-term solutions against fraud, reselling, and secondary markets. NFT-TiX is a game-changer in the ticketing industry, providing a new level of transparency, convenience, security, and exclusivity for event-goers while empowering event organizers with direct access to their audience.

Tickets like these are undeniably the future of the festival industry and a profound contribution to the expansion of the music NFT community. With an NFT ticket, festival-goers don’t just receive admission to the event, but a one-of-a-kind digital asset making each ticket a unique and immutable digital asset that guarantees entry. These tickets also very often give their holders access to exclusive experiences, including fan clubs made up only of holders of similar NFT tickets.

Exit’s last year was also marked by its entry into the Metaverse and the creation of one of the first NFT collections in the festival world, as well as NFT festival tickets. Well known for being creative and innovative, this venture was fortunate to say the least, as all collections were sold out. Three NFT collections were created in collaboration with world music stars and famous personalities. The SHADES collection was created by one of the most famous artists from the world of electronic music, MACEO PLEX, the WINGS collection was created by model, pilot and human rights activist CHRISTINA CARMELA, while the third was a unique digital art called HEADPHONES.

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Love Machine Announces May Edition of their Desert Camping Festival

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Rødhåd, Rodriguez Jr live, Nic Fanciulli, Themba, Pig & Dan, Doc Martin, Konstantin Sibold, Ian Pooley
Love Machine is the ultimate musical escape and one that restores and revives mind, body and soul deep in the sun-bathed and boulder-strewn mountains of Jacumba in California. This cultural getaway mixes up meditation, yoga, workshops and glamping with a soundtrack from world renowned talents including Rødhåd, Rodriguez Jr live, Nic Fanciulli, Themba, Pig & Dan, Doc Martin, Konstantin Sibold, Ian Pooley, Halo Varga, Emanuel Satie and many more. This intimate gathering all goes down from April 28th – 30th 2023 at DeAnza Springs in 500 acres of high desert. Get your passports to paradise now at https://lovemachine.live


The aim of Love Machine is to bring awareness to mental and emotional health through new human connections which are formed on the dance floor. With that in mind, the pillars of Love Machine are community, art, yoga, music and lifestyle awareness as well as cutting edge production. These themes run through three unforgettable days with like minded people, experts and performers from the local area as well as around the world. It’s a place to learn and share, to reinvigorate your senses and enjoy music in a truly unique location. 


This year the festival remains in Jacumba but moves to DeAnza Spring, one of the largest newest clothing optional resorts in North America. Guests can splash around the outdoor or indoor pool, explore trails into the hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, grassy lawns, areas of shade under ancient trees between typical desert vegetation and stay in a wide array of different RV’s and motel rooms. 


The production at Love Machine has to be seen to be believed – towering metallic structures reflecting the natural beauty of the setting and mapped with immersive lighting, stylish stage designs and world class sound systems. There will also be grand art installations, sound baths, lectures, bodywork, meditation and healthy food offerings with a focus on plant-based living and an array of holistic workshops including yoga and mindfulness.


On Friday, renowned Berghain mainstay and techno favourite Rødhåd headlines with a live show from Rodriguez Jr after he impressed so much last year. Deer Jade, Harvard Brass and Tyler Reid also lineup while Saturday features Saved label head and global tech house star Nic Fanciulli, global Afro house pioneer Themba, techno from the iconic Pig & Dan, West Coast sounds from US legend Doc Martin, deep vibes from Emanuel Satie plus Tony Y Not, Joe Pea, Carlo Key, Mala Ika and Tyler Chase. On Sunday, it is Konstantin Sibold’s master of melody Konstantin Sibold who is joined by Berlin’s longtime house innovator Ian Pooley, plus Invoker, Halo Varga and Kitsch. 


Love Machine is an idyllic getaway and perfect escape to leave the everyday behind and form new musical and personal connections on a dance floor in the desert.

Family Piknik Announces 2023 Festival Dates

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Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer, ANNA, Margaret Dygas, Anthea, Gene On Earth, Raresh and more headline
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Pioneering and legendary French festival FAMILY PIKNIK, which was recently voted #57 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals, today drops an all-star menu for this year’s event on August 5 and 6th with Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer, ANNA, Margaret Dygas, Josh Wink, Raresh, Patrice Bäumel, Fumiya Tanaka, tINI b2b Anthea & many more…
After a hugely successful debut last year, the festival once again goes down in Frontignan next to the Mediterranean sea, which is easily accessible with direct trains from Montpellier. It is a charming city offering many advantages: 7kms of beaches, water sports, delicious local wine, oysters and great local food and now the most friendly music outdoor festival with the best talents in house, techno, deep and electronic music
Says TOM POOKS – Family Piknik founder, “This venue sticks to our values and initial concept, with a wide open terrain, trees and nature all around. It’s just only 10 minutes away from Montpellier by train and next to the Mediterranean sea. The perfect summer spot!”
EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES 
Since its debut in 2012, Family Piknik Festival has always invited the biggest house and techno talents to deliver exclusive performances and rare extended sets. 2023 won’t be any exception, with than exclusive French appearance from the king Carl Cox himself. Four years after a legendary extended set next to Sven Väth, the British superstar will showcase his new Hybrid Live set exclusively on Family Piknik’s stage on Sunday 6th of August. He will be joined by many of his favourite Live acts, including Christopher Coe, Hannes Bieger and Marc Romboy, most of them now being linked to Cox & Coe’s Awesome Soundwave project.
Sunday’s main stage will entirely focus on LIVE performances, from opening to closing. French duo Popof & Space 92 will also exclusively share their explosive Turbulences show, while Berlin’s new rising talent Joplyn is set to be one of the most promising newcomers of this 2023 edition. After years of back-to-back sessions, Family Piknik’s head honchos Tom Pooks & Joy Kitikonti will also launch their new Live set-up on that day.
On Saturday 5th of August, there will be another highly expected exclusive performance at Family Piknik, with German’s talent Ben Böhmer dropping his Live show in the middle of the afternoon. Anjunadeep’s stalwart will line up next to French newcomers Abstraal and Romain Garcia, before the stage progressively switches from deep melodic to something much more techno, with the likes of Patrice Bäumel, Josh Wink, Nakadia, ANNA and Adam Beyer, the Swedish DJ and producer who has been leading the techno industry for 15 years with his own label Drumcode, will be back to Family Piknik two years after a mesmerising first session next to Reinier Zonneveld.
FAMILY NOMAD STAGE
Family Piknik’s second stage, named Family Nomad Stage, will offer a totally different experience from the main stage. Built under some ethnic tents, with an innovative circular dancefloor, there will be a great proximity between the artists and the audience. Musically, this stage will look like an immersive travel through the waves of minimal, ethnic, micro and mental House music.
Romanian’s talent Raresh, member of the famous RPR Soundsystem and regular partner of Ricardo Villalobos, will be one of the highlights of this special stage on Saturday 5th of August, along with Berlin’s finest digger Margaret Dygas and living legend Fumiya Tanaka. On the following day, Sunday 6th of August, an exclusive back-to-back session with tINI & Anthea is sure to turn the dance floor upside down. Gene on Earth, Man/ipulate, Illi & Nikizi, Mood Gorning & Albanø and several other French support acts will spread the finest underground music through the week-end under this brand new Nomad Stage.
FAMILY CAMP
This is one of the main new additions to Family Piknik’s festival this year, the Family Camp will welcome festival attendees from Friday 4th to Monday 7th of August. This camping area will be settled next to the festival, with all the requested services to enjoy a great camping experience. May you bring your own tent or rent a premium Tipi, you’ll live in a cool village for this special week-end without worrying about your safety or your budget. Easy, cheap and convenient, Family Camp is the ideal solution to enjoy the best festival experience.
With the Mediterranean sea being just a few minutes away (walking, cycling or by bus), campers will be able to enjoy miles of wonderful beaches, while several chill zones will be built inside the camp. As Frontignan’s tourist area is often busy during the summer, making it difficult to find the right accommodation at a decent price, Family Camp is the best solution! What’s more, there are serious rumours about a free Opening Beach Party taking place on Friday 4th of August, which could give you a good reason to stay for three nights in the camp.

Reinier Zonneveld and Kiki Solvej Join Forces on New EP “Keine Liebe, Kein Rave” which is out now on Filth On Acid

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The mighty Filth on Acid kicks on with label head Reinier Zonneveld joining forces with Kiki Solvej to release their very first EP together, “Keine Liebe, Kein Rave”! It features two new tracks to blow up your next party.
Kiki Solvej is a German DJ, producer and vocalist with a lifelong connection to music. She has performed on mega stages like Tomorrowland and debuted on this label late last year. Reinier Zonneveld is on a fine run of form having revitalised hard techno and acid over the last couple of years with his faithless label, DJ sets and unique live shows.
Says Kiki:
‘Keine Liebe, Kein Rave’ is about the love you feel, when you are – let’s say it like this (laughs) a ‘real raver’. Without true emotions there is no real rave. And this is always something that Reinier and I have in common so much. Our love for each other, our love for the music, the scene, the rave. This is why we’re here.
Says Reinier:
What we tried to pack into this so special track is what being at a rave is giving us: feeling the extreme, the lightness, the powerful, the hedonism (in a good way), the realness and most of all the connection to other people. Having the connection to each other while touring the world, making music together and sharing our passion and then also being connected to so many other people is what feeds us every day new energy.
‘Keine Liebe, Kein Rave’ kicks off with rock solid drums and a machine beat that will lock in the crowd then blow its mind with mind alterings synths that fizz with real energy. Dark vocal loops add more intensity to this funky banger. Royal then brings the laser lit rave sounds with flashes of acid and bright synths over quick techno beats.
This is another triumph from this label.
Artist(s): Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Title: Keine Liebe, Kein Rave
Record Label: Filth On Acid
Cat.Number: FOA128
Release Date: 17th March 2023 [Beatport + Streaming (2 weeks)]
31st March 2023 (all other download stores)
Tracklist : 
1) Keine Liebe, Kein Rave
2) Royal