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Jordan to Host Debut Edition of Medaina Festival Across the Stunning Petra and Wadi Rum

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Medaina Festival
May 22-27, 2024
Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Following massive successes with the likes of music and arts festival Labryinto in Costa Rica, Tithorea production company co-founders Shahin Mani and Sherif Koyess announce Medaina, a new 5-day, 2-location festival in the magnificent Kingdom of Jordan. The historic and visually stunning sites of Petra and Wadi Rum will be used to host the cutting-edge music and arts festival, a combination never done before.
Set among timeless landscapes and archaeological treasures, Medaina will be held for 5 days, May 22 – May 27, 2024, over the two legendary and world-renowned complexes of Petra and Wadi Rum. Featuring the founding duo’s immersive world, with intricate and mind-blowing production based on unique creative direction, the opening day in the rock-carved city of Petra on Wednesday May 22 will be followed by a special presentation on May 23. The festivities will then move to Wadi Rum on May 24 with a huge bash on the 25th in the visually breathtaking Valley of the Moon.
Medaina is based on five creative pillars: music, art, gastronomy, culture and sustainability. Expect to see an all-star lineup of international and local musical talent, incredible visuals, compelling presentations and an immersive world. Attendees from over 70 countries are expected, making the event a truly global one.
Co-Founder Shahin Mani explains: “We’ve done festivals all over the world but I’m especially excited to present Medaina at the absolutely magical sites of Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan. The synergy that has come together to make this historic celebration happen has been thrilling and the support from the Jordanian people and government is deeply inspiring. We’ll offer our fantastically state-of-the-art creative direction to make this an immersive experience of a lifetime.”
Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most breathtaking humanmade sites on earth. Known for the Treasury (or Al-Khazneh as it’s known in Arabic), a structure carved into a rock face, there are also dozens of temples, all of them overwhelming in impact.
Wadi Rum is a stunning mixed natural and cultural site in southern Jordan. Its desert landscape has narrow gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, and caverns. Petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains show 12,000 years of humanity. 25,000 rock carvings with 20,000 inscriptions trace the evolution of human thought and the early development of the alphabet. It is truly a treasure of the world.
The name Medaina derives from a portmanteau of Mediterranean and “ain”, which is Arabic for spring. Water was crucial in the development of Petra and its nexus as a trade route for the Mediterranean. The festival will honor this foundational civilization.
In these incredible landscapes, Medaina will present a forward-thinking musical line-up with globally renowned acts offering innovative takes on electronic music, sure to make one dance as well as get lost in the imaginative musicscapes.
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Phi Beach Announces Open Air Summer Line ups in Dream Location on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda

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Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones, Tale of Us and more all play 

Sardinia’s Phi Beach in Arzachena is a unique location of rare beauty and charm that offers fresh musical encounters and blissed out party fun in an iconic venue on the Costa Smeralda. This summer it has plenty of stars lined-up to play including Claptone, Bob Sinclar, Jayda G, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Bora Uzer, Folamour, Tale Of Us, Fideles, Themba, Peggy Gou, Purple Disco Machine, Bedouin, Diplo, Blond:ish, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones and many more.

Phi Beach is a stunning open air venue that feels like a VIP experience under the hot sun and with the sand of the private beach between your toes. It has an outdoor bar and plenty of places to enjoy the stunning sunsets each evening as you dance the afternoon away and into the night accompanied by breathtaking video mapping and visual effects.

It serves creative cocktails, allows you to dine in pure gourmet style and really gets the emotions going with its elegant and refined design, combining natural materials such as wood and stone with modern and minimalist elements. And for those seeking even cosier atmospheres, the Rock Club terrace can be intimate and exclusive in the best possible way, with a separate entrance that ensures privacy.

The July lineup at Phi Beach features Jimmy Sax, Bob Sinclar, Bazar By Sasson, Francis Mercier, Claptone, and Fiona Kraft. In August, stepping up to the decks between Tuesday 1st and Sunday 27th will be the likes of Jayda G, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Bora Uzer, Folamour, Bob Sinclar, Desiree, Tale Of Us, Fideles, Jimmy Sax, Bazar By Sasson, Kungs, Themba, Parallelle, Meduza, Peggy Gou, Claptone, Purple Disco Machine, Bedouin, Diplo, Blond:ish, Matt Sawyer, Fatboy Slim, and Jamie Jones.  September will feature special guest appearances by Louie Vega and Themba to close out an epic summer.

These are all true heavyweights in the DJ world, always headlining the best clubs worldwide from Ibiza to Miami, from London to the Emirates, and so you can be sure of a truly unforgettable time when they headline Phi Beach so make sure you check it out this summer.

JUN 03 I TONY HUMPHRIES
JUN 10 | SHIMZA
JUN 17 | PABLO FIERRO
JUN 24 | MIND AGAINST
JUN 30 | CLAPTONE
JUL 01 | THEMBA
JUL 08 | WHOMADEWHO
JUL 15 | JIMMY SAX
JUL 22 I BOB SINCLAR
JUL 28 | BAZAR BY SASSON
JUL 29 | FRANCIS MERCIER
JUL 30 | CLAPTONE
JUL 31 I FIONA KRAFT
AUG 01 I JAYDA G
AUG 02 | BLACK COFFEE
AUG 03 I DJ TENNIS
AUG 04 | CARL COX
AUG 05 | BORA UZER
AUG 06 | FOLAMOUR
AUG 07 | BOB SINCLAR
AUG 08 | DESIREE
AUG 09 | TALE OF US – FIDELES
AUG 10 | JIMMY SAX
AUG 11 | BAZAR BY SASSON
AUG 12 | KUNGS
AUG 13 I THEMBA
AUG 14 | PARALLELLE
AUG 15 | MEDUZA
AUG 16 | PEGGY GOU
AUG 17 | BLACK COFFEE
AUG 18 | CLAPTONE
AUG 19 | PURPLE DISCO MACHINE
AUG 20 | BOB SINCLAR
AUG 21 | BEDOUIN
AUG 22 | DIPLO
AUG 23 | BLOND:ISH
AUG 24 | MATT SAWYER
AUG 25 I FATBOY SLIM
AUG 26 | JIMMY SAX
AUG 27 | JAMIE JONES
SEP 02 I LOUIE VEGA
SEP 09 I THEMBA

Bali’s Ultimate Jungle Party Club Turns 1

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Ubud’s unreal jungle club Kabana is turning one with a special anniversary weekend starting on July 14th. It features a special Italian guest plus music from Kabana all stars Touch the Sound, Cattaree, Max Degrand, Verona, Fadi, Shinta and more. There is nowhere else like it in the region, and in the last year it has welcomed the likes of Undercatt, David Mayer, Birds of Mind and many more. Now is your chance to experience the magic at this special anniversary party. 

You have never seen anything like Kabana – it is an idyllic party paradise five minutes from Ubud that invites you to dance deep in the jungle with mesmeric lights and lasers, chill by a lush tropical infinity pool and head back to your villa at the nearby K Club Hotel for the afters with your own crew. There are four levels in all and seven pools to enjoy as you please, all surrounded by the deep greens and towering trees of the ancient jungle. 

The club boasts a superb sound system from L’Acoustic, designed and built by Léon, a French-born, Bali-based design creative agency. It is sustainably made from organic, natural and local materials, gorgeous wooden decking, miles of bamboo and lush planting. It is enclosed by a jungle that is lit up at night with 3D mapped visuals and a hypnotising and enchanting laser show. 

The first year of Kabana has set all new standards for the region and it is now a firm favourite with international travellers, world-wide music lovers and a community of expats so make sure you are part of it. 

Tiede Night’s and global trance star Nifra reveal incredible new live stream from Israel’s UNESCO World Heritage site Masada National Park

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Slovakian trance star DJ Nifra is once again partnering with Tiede Night’s for a unique new live stream from UNESCO World Heritage Site the Masada National Park.

The first stream shot from the Dead Sea last year was a huge success and the team behind the concept have now taken things up a level as they take over the ancient fortress in southern Israel’s Judean Desert. The set premiered on Nifra’s YouTube channel on Friday 7th July 2023.

Nifra is a global trance titan, globe-trotting DJ and tastemaking producer who has released on the likes of Black Hole Recordings and Coldharbour, hosts her own Rebel Radio show, and gets support from the biggest names in the game for her incredible melodies, future-facing production and energetic anthems. This year she plays the likes of Tomorrowland and Creamfields, has a big run of exciting new releases read to drop and made the #10 spot as the highest ranked female trance artist on Trancepodium.

It was during the pandemic lock downs of 2020 that Nifra found herself embracing the virtual world as an outlet to showcase her love for art and beyond. She shot performances at unique locations such as Landschaftspark in Duisburg, Toren7 in Roermond and Papierfabriek in Nijmegen among others before teaming up with Israel’s Tiede Night’s collective for her first live stream in the country at the Dead Sea and her relationship with the team and country has continued to evolve ever since.

Masada; the location for this new production, is unrivalled in its beauty and history. It is a vast plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, with a cable car and a long, winding path climbing up to the historic fortifications that were built in around 30 B.C. Among the ruins are King Herod’s Palace, which sprawls over three rock terraces, and a Roman-style bathhouse with mosaic floors. The Masada Museum has archaeological exhibits and recreations of historical scenes and it is sure to form a breathtaking setting for this live stream.

Tiede Night’s establishes connections in the global music industry between top nightlife figures and club owners to work on creative projects like no other, and live streams are a crucial part of that. They say, “once again we give fans and viewers a high-quality performance in a stunning setting. We have overcome plenty of challenges to make this happen but that is sure to make it all the more enjoyable and exciting.”

Nifra adds, “after working with Tiede Nights on production of the live set from the Dead Sea last year, I knew I wanted to go back and record something together this year as well. I’ve seen some pictures and footage of Masada and as crazy as this idea was, I got in touch with Lidor from Tiede Night’s. We are talking about a very special location that I can’t even believe we got permission to shoot. After the recording it took me some time to realise what we actually did here and the result is breathtaking. I’m very excited about once again pushing the boundaries with an incredible team of people that worked on this project.”

This is a live stream not to be missed and one that invites you deep into the musical world of Nifra in a stunning setting.

LooseFest Reveals Stage Splits

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Sean Paul, Craig David, Chase & Status, Patrick Topping and more headline

LooseFest is the North East’s largest and most ambitious music festival and it makes a welcome return on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August at the expansive inner-city green space, the Town Moor. This year’s is a bumper offering with the likes of  Sean Paul, Chase & Status, Craig David, Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Example, Sigala and Tinie Tempah all playing and now a stage breakdown has been revealed so you can plan your weekend right, but not before you get the last remaining tickets at http://www.loosefest.com.
On Saturday playing the Capital Stage will be the likes of Belters Only, Goodboys, Example, Joel Corry, Nathan Dawe, Sean Paul, Sigala, Tinchy Stryder and more. Trick is headlined by a three hour set from Patrick Topping, plus Ben Hemsley, Kettama and more. What The Funk welcomes A-Trak, Crazy P Soundsystem, Dam Swindle, Fat Tony, Horse Meat Disco and Kenny Dope and Mixtape brings Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Black Legend, Devlin, DJ Luck & Mc Neat, Kathy Brown and Phats & Small.
On Sunday, Capital brings Chase & Status (DJ), Craig David, Jax Jones, Wes Nelson, Jess Bays, Special Guest Tinie Tempah and more. Lets Get Loose is Airwolf Paradise, Alan Fitzpatrick, Archie Hamilton, East End Dubs, Franky Wah, Hot Since 82, Meg Ward, Sorley and Syreeta and Worried About Henry line up Andy C, Sub Focus & Dimension, Kings of the Rollers, Harriet Jaxxon, My Nu Leng and many more. Utopiar then has sounds from the likes of Andy Whitby, Billy Gillies, Flip & Fill, Ultrabeat and more.
Next to the music across five incredible arenas, LooseFest offers a street food village, funfair, a range of bars and vendors and unique immersive activations, the festival’s very own digital Metaverse as well as excellent transport links and plenty of local accommodation and Air BnBs.
LooseFest has grown at an incredible rate since its debut in Herrington Park in 2021. Last year it set an all new standard for events in the North East and 2023 will be bigger and better than ever. The team behind the festival is made up of experienced industry experts, having created and curated some of the region’s best events, venues, and festivals over the past 10 years. Last year’s event created hundreds of jobs for the local community, working with as many local suppliers as possible, bringing in over £12m to the local economy and delivering an amazing experience to tens of thousands of party goers from across the UK.

5 reasons why you should attend Wellnergy Festival

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Wellnergy offers a way to get away and restore your soul, to learn about wellness and hear great music.

Its debut edition took place on the 17th of June at Barn Elms Park and was a huge success.
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Here are five reasons why.


The Music


Music is curated by the Gardens of Babylon collective with internationally renowned electronic music artists all bring their A-game. There are all sorts of nice sounds from across the spectrum with standout shows form Magit Cacoon and Patrice Baumel providing the soundtrack amongst others.

The Extras


As well as the sounds, there is also plenty more to explore at Wellnergy including a Wellness Stage, Mindfulness Tent and more such as comedy, exhibitors, traders, pop up food and well curated bars that mean there is always something great to do and learn and explore.

The Five Pillars

With the day split into two halves, Wellnergy offers the best of both musical and wellness worlds. The first half of the day focuses on fitness, mindfulness, talks and positive development, with the second half focus being more music led with upbeat, loving and vibey energy.

The Experts


Guest health and wellness experts Dr Alex George, Grace Beverly, Maude Hirst, Alice Liveing and Dilly Carter all feature at Wellnergy and share a vast wealth of knowledge that is unlike anything else you will be able to experience. It means you truly leave feeling better than when you arrive.  

Neurodiverse


Wellnergy Festival was one of the most inclusive festivals in the UK as it partnered with Spectrum First to create the first ever neuro-inclusivity festival safe space which catered for all neurotypes. Attending events involving large groups of people or crowds can be difficult for neurodivergent people so this place to go and chill out and restore calm is invaluable.

Matchy delivers highly anticipated single “Be There” featuring Johanson on his own label Beyond Now

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The wait is finally over and the timing couldn’t be any better. Following the club focused track “Afloat” Matchy is unveiling his long-awaited single “Be there”: A deeper and emotionally touching festival hymn, which features the beautiful voice of Johanson.

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Emotive chords and textures merge with catchy vocals, engaging the listener on a yearning journey throughout the song. By creating a dreamy yet uplifting vibe that oscillates between a melancholic mood and euphoria “Be There” will certainly be one of the most played tracks this summer.

Artist(s): Matchy, Johanson

Title: Be There

Record Label: Beyond Now

Cat.Number: BN032

Release Date: 30th June 2023

Tracklist:

1) Beyond Now feat. Johanson (Original Mix)

2) Beyond Now feat. Johanson (Extended Mix)

 

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All Hail The Queens: EXIT Festival announce two awe-inspiring, all-female concepts for its 2023 edition

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Gender representation on the festival billing has been a big topic in the music Industry for the past few years, and every year, EXIT is working closer towards gender equity in their lineup.
The colossal  Dance Arena will kick-start with an awe-inspiring, all-female lineup, mixing the best and the brightest local female artists with the mighty queens of the international electronic music scene. The famous trench in the medieval Petrovaradin Fortress, dubbed by many as the best dance floor in the world, will welcome Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Vylana, Tijana T, Miju, and Lanna on July 6th.
Along with the all-female day electronic concept on Dance Arena, EXIT’s Gorski List Main Stage will bring all-female hip hop day on Saturday July 8th, led by the powerful women of the Balkan scene – Senidah, Sajsi MC, Mimi Mercedez, and Kejt.
Many slots on various festival’s stages will feature female artists or bands led by females. Main stage will feature fabulous Charlie Tee, Soki Tukker, Lady Lee/iLee as well as local heavy metal act Jenner and world famous Epica. Dance Arena will also present supertalented Layla Benitez and Gioli & Assia live. Fusion stage is bringing regional stars such as Zoe Kida, Bojana Vunturišević, Freekind and Dina Jashari, while alternative electronic oasis NSNS stage will feature acts such as Anetha, Avalon Emerson, Carlita, Desiree, Raven, Cici, Katalina, Asari and Jovana Takač. One of EXIT’s emerging stages, Gang Beats, dedicated to regional trap scene will feature perfomances by MC’s and vocalists Macha Ravel, tam, Jymenik, Mlada Beba, Thea, Bejbi Motorola, Micka Lifa, Zevin and Pachamama stage will present amazing Vylana Marcus, Hearts Liberated, Laura Escude, Shi Cu, Julija Castellucci, Dragana Balić (Sarasvati Druna Bend) and Klo Klo.
In the world where women are “far less likely to be picked by A&R, far less likely to invest in”, EXIT once again leads the change by signing festival’s youngest ever performer,  Lanna, as the first artist of newly launched Music & Talent Office – EXIT Echosystem. Lanna’s journey to stardom began when she first performed at EXIT at the age of 13, as the youngest-ever act to take the stage at the multiple European festival champion, and she has already performed alongside the most prominent global music stars, including Paul Kalkbrenner and Indira Paganotto. Her ascent will continue as part of the unique all-female concept on Dance Arena on July 6, alongside with the most powerful women of the global electronic music scene – Nina Kraviz, Indira Paganotto, and Amelie Lens!
This years’s edition of EXIT Festival is taking place at Petrovaradin fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia from July 6th to 9th.


Indo Warehouse makes their way to London with a special showcase at London’s Outernet

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Indo Warehouse makes their way to London with a special showcase at London’s Outernet

After taking the US by storm with a series of sold out showcases, all new house collective Indo Warehouse is heading to the UK for its first ever event show in London. HERE at Outernet is the location on Friday, September 22nd with the Indo Warehouse roster Kahani, Kunal Merchant, Ethyr, Areublue and Payal Jay all performing.

Get your tickets this Friday at https://link.dice.fm/M3tQ2iC0WAb.

South Asian house and techno label Indo Warehouse is the hottest new underground movement in the States. It has hosted parties at iconic clubs across North America including Sound in LA and Brooklyn Mirage in NY. They are about to embark on a global tour with dates in DC, Portland, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Toronto, Seattle and Vancouver; then they visit London; and in October, they perform at their official ADE showcase at Melkweg. As a label, Indo Warehouse has released 17 records in less than a year, with 10 more set to come the next several months. The label’s artists include DJs, producers, singers, song-writers and an extended collective that lives across the world. During their DJ sets, each artist presents a unique perspective into house music, absorbing South Asian-inspired sounds, vocals, textures, and culture with hypnotic, emotive, and percussive grooves.

For this party – their long awaited London debut – Indo Warehouse’s artists will create a provocative score sure to include original music and rousing edits, which will compliment their powerful visuals that will dance across Outernet’s screens, transporting clubbers into an Indo-futuristic world. This is fitting as the venue was designed to create an immersive entertainment experience in the heart of London, where communities come together to enjoy culture in breathtaking new ways.

London, expect to step into a new world with Indo Warehouse!

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Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi Returns To Amnesia and announces full lineups

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Paul Kalkbrenner, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Sven Väth, Indira Paganotto, Vintage Culture, Reinier Zonneveld, Seth Troxler and more head up the star-studded events…
 

 

Joseph Capriati is returning to Amnesia for a second residency that will raise the bar once again this summer. The Italian techno titan’s Metamorfosi party kicks off on Friday July 21st with Joseph joined by Sven Väth and Frank Storm, plus breakout star Indira Paganotto who curate the Club Room for 3 events with Andres Campo and Sara Landry as well as Skizzo. The party runs each Friday to August 18th with guests including the likes of Paul Kalkbrenner, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Dubfire, Dax J, Enrico Sangiuliano, Seth Troxler, Vintage Culture, Reinier Zonneveld, Agents of time, Carlita, Dennis Cruz, Ellen Allien, Dubfire, Luigi Madonna, and tens more including plenty of special guests. Tickets are available via amnesia.es/en/promotor/joseph-capriati-presents-metamorfosi-at-amnesia

 

Joseph Capriati has gone to all new levels in recent times. The Italian talent had a spell as a resident on the legendary BBC1 Radio at the end of 2022 and proved the breadth and depth of his sound across several shows which explored a wide range of house, techno, electronic personal influences and much more. He then took his Metamorfosi party to London for an epic debut Here at Outernet and of course last summer made his mark on the White Isle with immersive showcases of his skills, as well as appearances playing for Circoloco, Paradise and Solid Grooves.

 

His unique parties now return to Ibiza in summer 2023 with real attention to detail on cutting edge technology, light and sound that immerses you into an all new and carefully curated world. His own DJ sets will be the start of each night with special guests all handpicked by the man himself, and the world renowned Amnesia is the perfect place for him to offer this most epic run of shows. 

 

For the first three weeks of the residency, the Club Room will be hosted by Spanish talent Indira Paganotto who has released her epic sounds on the likes of Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label and has made herself one of the hottest properties in the scene. 

 

After the opening party on July 21st, July 28th on the Terrace is Vintage Culture, Ben Sterling and Mason Maynard , with the Club Room hosting Indira plus Charlotte de Witte,  Agents of Time and Flavio Folco b2b Gianni Callipari. August 4th is when Paul Kalkbrenner plays Live with Carlita, Jaden Thompson and Murphy’s Law, and the Club Room sees Indira joined by Dax J, Markantonio b2b Luigi Madonna and Richey V & Simone Zino. 

 

August 11th on the Terrace is Joseph b2b Jamie Jones, Dennis Cruz and Kidoo, with Dubfire, Ellen Allien and Joseph also playing a special warm up set in the Club Room. The Closing Party  is a three-way b2b between Joseph, Seth Troxler and ANOTR and Francesco Squillante also plays, while the Club Room has a live show from Reinier Zonneveld, plus Enrico Sangiuliano, Sasha Carassi and Ivan Masa.    
The countdown is now on to Joseph Capriati’s much anticipated Metamorfosi at Amnesia. 

 

Friday 21st July:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati
Sven Vath
Frank Storm

 

Main Room:
Indira Paganotto
Andres Campo
Sara Landry
Skizzo

 

Friday 28th July:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati
Vintage Culture
Ben Sterling
Mason Maynard

 

Main Room:
Charlotte De Witte
Indira Paganotto
Agents Of Time
Flavio Folco b2b Gianni Callipari

 

Friday August 4th:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati
Paul Kalkbrenner (LIVE)
Carlita
Jaden Thomspon
Murphys Law

 

Main Room:
Indira Paganotto
Dax J
Luigi Madonna b2b Markantonio Richey V & Simone Zino

 

Friday August 11th:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati b2b Jamie Jones
Denis Cruz
Kiddo

 

Main Room:
Joseph Capriati (warm up)
Dubfire
Ellen Allien

 

Friday 18th August:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati b3b Seth Troxler & Anotr
Francesco Squillante

 

Main Room:
Reiner Zonneveld (LIVE)
Enrico Sangiuliano
Sasha Carassi
Ivan Massa