Alex Jukes

Rampage returns to Open Air for an XXL edition this year

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RAMPAGE OPEN AIR 2022 – 1/2/3 July 2022 – KRISTALPARK, LOMMEL (BE)

3 days instead of two, 6 stages total and more than 250 artists from all over the world, including the biggest dubstep line-up in EU history, plus swimming pools, skate ramps, big screen cinema, pre and after parties, silent disco… Rampage is pulling out all the stops!

THE BIGGEST DRUM&BASS AND DUBSTEP FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD!

July 1, 2 and 3, Rampage returns to Kristalpark in Lommel (Belgium), a pristine spot away from everyone and everything, to set up a Walhalla for drum & bass and dubstep fans. After a first, very successful edition in 2019, this second editions of the biggest drum & bass and dubstep party in the world is set to be of the highest possible level. With over 250 acts from all corners of the world, including the likes of turntable don Andy C, studio wizards Camo & Krooked, crowd favourites Macky Gee, Koven and Kanine, recent sensation Luude and bass music heroes like Nero and Modestep, the line-up is looking tastier than ever. Add to that hostings by Star Warz, for the deep end, and Invaderz, for the classic jump-up sound, as well as acts representing every possible flavour of drum&bass, every fan of the genre will be spoiled in abundance.

For the neuro fans, Rampage has the likes of Audio, The Upbeats, Pythius, Teddy Killerz, Ed Rush and Neonlight. For the jump-up gang, there’s acts like Original Sin, Upgrade, Hedex, Turno, Problem Central and Annix. Artists like Metrik, Rene LaVice, Maduk, The Prototypes, Danny Byrd and Tantrum Desire can be expected to play across the board, while Etherwood or Edlan will surely bring the smoothness. Taking care of the rollers are leading performers such as Enei, Levela, S.P.Y., AC13 and Born On Road, while the likes of Bryan Gee and Dillinja can take it back to the old school properly.

THE BIGGEST DUBSTEP LINE-UP… EVER!

With 150 drum&bass artists on the bill, Rampage Open Air ticks every box of the genre, bit it’s also a resurrection of dubstep of sorts, with the biggest dubstep line-up in European history. With loads of new acts from Australia and the US popping up in recent years, plus a renewed intrest for the UK producers, the genre is getting its second wind. From old school heroes like Nero, Modestep and Caspa, to new school favourites like Virtual Riot (who recently made it into DJMag’s top 100 out of the blue), FuntCase, Riot Ten, PhaseOne, Herobust and Spag Heddy, dubstep is taking over an entire stage for 3 days, with extra acts sprinkled out on other stages too.

Add to that a standout live performance of Canadian masterminds Black Tiger Sex Machine and Uk bass house flavours from Holy Goof and Skepsis & Darkzy, this line-up truly brings together all flavours of bass music.

FESTIVAL COMFORT OF THE HIGHEST ORDER

Next to adding absolutely top notch production, with lights, LEDs and lasers as far as the eye can see, Rampage prides itself in offering the best possible experience for its visitors and the festival site will be set up in away to provide the most comfortable circumstances to enjoy the music and the sideshow entertainment. Because next to the biggest line-up a mass music festival ever brought together, there are free swimming pools on the campsite, a skateramp on site with demos every day, there are free bumper cars and other carnival rides, a festival market, big screen cinema to chill out, silent disco afterparty’s and loads more.

After a gruesome 2 years of postponing the annual indoor event, Rampage finally returned to Sportpaleis in March with stellar performances by Noisia, Pendulum, Modestep, Koven, Camo & Krooked & Mefjus, Eptic, Virtual Riot and Murdock, and the team is amped and ready to produce an even more amazing Open Air festival this summer.

Watch the 2022 indoor aftermovie here.

Watch the 2019 Open Air aftermovie here.

Price Weekend ticket: 90€ for 3 days

Price Day ticket: 45€

Camping: 40€ for 3 days

Rampage by train/bus/airplane… shuttles are provided, info on the website www.rampageopenair.eu

Hideout Announces return of their Special Beach Party

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Hideout will kick off this year’s mammoth edition with an epic beach party on Sunday July 3rd with Gorgon City, Danny Howard, Meg Ward and Emily Nash.

Date: SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2022
Time: 3PM-9PM
Tickets here (£30 + BF)

A highlight in the Hideout calendar, the Beach Party runs from 3 – 9pm on Zrce Beach in Croatia and will be an irresistible way to kick off the whole festival experience. The main event has all bases covered from techno to house, tech to bass, drum & bass to disco and garage and features the likes of Mike Skinner, Paul Woolford, Alan Fitzpatrick, Darius Syrossian, DJ Seinfeld, Maya Jane Coles, Camelphat, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, Sherelle, Bad Boy Chiller Crew and loads more.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/mtjibCtWER8

These talents all play across the world renowned open air clubs Papaya, Aquarius, Noa and Kalypso. As well as dancing there is endless fun to be had in this gorgeous location with water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, the famous Bungee Jump, massages and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja.

This special beach party has limited availability and will sell out so move fast to make sure you get to be part of the action.

Lineup:

GORGON CITY
DANNY HOWARD
MEG WARD
EMILY NASH

Hideout Announces return of their Special Beach Party

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Hideout will kick off this year’s mammoth edition with an epic beach party on Sunday July 3rd with Gorgon City, Danny Howard, Meg Ward and Emily Nash.

Date: SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2022
Time: 3PM-9PM
Tickets here (£30 + BF)

A highlight in the Hideout calendar, the Beach Party runs from 3 – 9pm on Zrce Beach in Croatia and will be an irresistible way to kick off the whole festival experience. The main event has all bases covered from techno to house, tech to bass, drum & bass to disco and garage and features the likes of Mike Skinner, Paul Woolford, Alan Fitzpatrick, Darius Syrossian, DJ Seinfeld, Maya Jane Coles, Camelphat, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, Sherelle, Bad Boy Chiller Crew and loads more.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/mtjibCtWER8

These talents all play across the world renowned open air clubs Papaya, Aquarius, Noa and Kalypso. As well as dancing there is endless fun to be had in this gorgeous location with water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, the famous Bungee Jump, massages and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja.

This special beach party has limited availability and will sell out so move fast to make sure you get to be part of the action.

Lineup:

GORGON CITY
DANNY HOWARD
MEG WARD
EMILY NASH

Charlotte de Witte celebrates her new “Universal Consciousness” EP with exciting ‘New Form’ V: live stream 

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Charlotte de Witte takes charge of her KNTXT label’s 15th release with the new Universal Consciousness EP. It comes after Amazingblaze – Venture EP and features four more powerful and psychedelic techno cuts.
A day before release on Wednesday 27th of April at 19:00 CEST and in collaboration with Beatport, Charlotte heads up ’New Form’ V: Universal Consciousness stream. It was recorded in the empty Flanders Expo venue with the epic production that was set up for the hugely successful event on 16th April.

Charlotte is fresh off the back of her biggest ever KNTXT party in mid April. It took place in her hometown of Ghent and saw her play a historic 10 hour set to a vast crowd of people who were taken on a real sonic journey. Also in April, Charlotte returned to London’s iconic Printworks for the first time in five years, this time with her KNTXT concept and once again raised the roof. While staying busy on the road, she continues to curate the Apple Music x KNTXT page while cooking up ever fresh sounds in the studio. This latest EP is another subtle evolution in her signature style.

Says Charlotte of the EP, “following up on my latest Asura EP in September, I decided to delve a bit deeper in the world of psychedelia. All the tracks of the EP are psy inspired, some more than others. I’ve been playing these tracks for a while now in the clubs. It’s been a real
pleasure to see the crowd’s reaction and see the amount of track ID requests online. This one is from me to you, I hope you enjoy my Universal Consciousness EP!”

Opener ‘Satori’ is dark and heavy. The chunky, raw drums hit hard and flat, as the squelchy acid synths pan about the mix. An enchanting middle eastern vocal wail brings an extra trance-inducing element that is sure to lock in the hearts and minds of the crowd.

The super ‘Kali’ is a slick and high speed piece that shows the love relation between psy trance and techno. The video game style synths peel off the groove next to alien sound effects, and the subtly evolving acid line burrows deep into your brain.

Then comes the dynamic, bouncy and acid laced-title cut ‘Universal Consciousness’. It’s a fulsome tune with rubbery kicks and visceral 303 loops that will melt the mind, as dancers fall under its hypnotic and tripped out spell.

Last of all is ‘Ahimsa’ with its bright, lashing acid synths and hammering kick drums. It’s the perfect mix of physical groove and psyched-out synth work, and is perfect for both sweaty basements and vast main rooms alike. When the mystical flutes come in, it takes things to another level entirely.

This is another all consuming EP of innovative techno from Charlotte de Witte.

Open air venue Between The Bridges Returns to London Southbank feat. Bugged Out, RAW SILK, Little Gay Brother and more

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The unique riverside hang-out will be transforming its venue The Pier into a purpose-built party palace

 

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Between The Bridges established itself as one of London’s premier outdoor drinking areas and all encompassing entertainment hubs in 2021. This year it returns from this Friday April 29th with a varied lineup of live entertainment, sensational street food, craft beer and cocktails, and much, much more. Located next to the London Eye along the River Thames, entry is free all week throughout May.

The unique riverside spot will be transforming its venue The Pier into a purpose-built party palace. With a mixture of indoor and outdoor seating, the venue will host a variety of ticketed shows. It’s open-sided but fully roofed and weather proof, making it the perfect place to hang this spring and summer.

Elsewhere at Between The Bridges, visitors can head over to another venue, The Dock, where there are live DJs.

Between April and June brands like Bugged Out, Rooty Soundclash and Eve’s Drop host DJs from across the house, disco and reggae spectrum including Rinse FM’s Grainger, Lemmy Ashton, Tayo & Frank Tope, Jono Jury, Vanessa Freeman & Sweet P with A Balearic Gathering hosted by  b, as well as plenty more from Little Gay Brother’s Olly Keens, Disco Bloodbath’s Ben Pistor plus Flying Mojito Brothers and Leo Zero amongst others.

There is also a mouthwatering array of food offerings available from renowned vendors including Born & Raised, BBQ Dept, Cheeky Burger, The Duck Shed, Feed The Village, La Cocinita, Naked Bowls and Oshpaz. This means you can treat yourself to anything from 48-hour proved sourdough pizza paired with London-cured charcuterie to Latin American-themed hot dogs, gluten and dairy-free Buddha Bowls, slow roast pulled duck served three ways, lamb inspired by traditional Uzbek recipes and plenty more worldly culinary delights besides.

Located next to the London Eye along the River Thames and with the iconic city making for a superb backdrop, Between The Bridges quickly became the most vibrant and vital place to be last year. The exciting space offers a full range of fun, food and good times with a carefully curated programme and delicious mix of food traders.

INFO

Between The Bridges
Queen’s Walk, South Bank, SE1
 
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday – 12:00 – 23:00
Friday – 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday – 11:00 – 23:00
Sunday – 11:00 – 23:00

 

Release Ibiza Announce Huge Day Time Opening Party at Es Paradis

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Tania Vulcano, Magda, Yaya, Dense & Pika (Live), Amine Edge & Dance headline

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From its home at London’s Studio 338, Release has quickly become one of the UK’s most fresh and forward-thinking parties. They have hosted a number of sold out events including a huge New Year’s Eve celebration and now the party rolls into the White Isle. The home for it is the newly refurbished and already legendary Es Paradis. As one of the oldest club’s on the White Isle it has a stripped back feel, a music centric party vibe and punchy sound systems as well as retractable roof for unique open air dancing experiences.

This summer it will be home to a Release residency that will offer a proper place to party away from the expensive table service and VIP fuss of many other places. The afternoon-into-evening party will therefore have a unique feel that takes you back to the early, no nonsense days of Ibiza.

The first party for this game-changing season will be headlined by queen of DC10 Tania Vulcano who makes an earth shattering switch to Release this Summer, Richie Hawtin’s Minus superstar Magda, with a bag full of her trademark space-disco minimal and acclaimed Italian Yaya who brings his African roots to his hypnotic and groovy sounds on labels like Desolat and his own Tamango Records.

Next up are UK techno titans Dense & PIka who have had many big releases on labels like Drumcode, plus Sankeys regulars and French duo Amine Edge & Dance, Music On favourites Neverdogs and a serious serving of sleezy, and Cocoon imprinted Fabe with more from Andrew Kay and Bl_k Noise man Hypoxia.

This limited capacity Opening party will sell out, so move quickly to secure your place on the legendary dance floor.

Sign up to claim your spot on the guestlist for the opening party:

https://www.releaseldn.com/signup

Tickets go on sale April 29th 11am GMT

Line Up:

Tania Vulcano
Magda
Yaya
Dense & Pika (Live)
Amine Edge & Dance
Fabe
Neverdogs
Andrew Kay
Hypoxia

Pyramid Announces Full lineup for this year’s Ibiza Season

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Tickets on sale now: https://www.amnesia.es/en/promotor/pyramid

The long awaited return of Pyramid to the iconic Amnesia is now just weeks away. This year, each party starts in the daylight at 7pm and runs for a hedonistic 12 hours each and every week so you can dance from dusk till dawn. The unmissable opening party is set for June 12th with Ricardo Villalobos, Four Tet, Adam Beyer, KiNK, Lilly Palmerand Cuartero. All tickets for this sure to be explosive season are available now from amnesia.es so move fast. 

The rest of the season headliners reads like a who’s who of cutting edge talent and includes Ricardo Villalobos, DJ Stingray 313, Héctor Oaks, Denis Sulta, Deborah De Luca, Praslesh, Reinier Zonneveld, The Blessed Madonna, Floating Points, Avalon Emerson, Alan Fitzpatrick, Sonja Moonear, Special Request, tINI, Seb Zito, East End Dubs, Kobosil, Len Faki, RPR Soundsystem and tens more.

The all new 3rd Dimension brings something fresh this year and offers a space to catch a carefully curated mix of both homegrown Ibiza talents and world beating superstars. The huge 2022 residents include Drumcode label head, Adam Beyer, who will bring his big room techno to six different parties, while Italian titan Marco Faraone lines up nine times across the summer and the one and only Ricardo Villalobos is to play six special sets including a back-to-back with Luciano.

The season is packed with all killer line-ups that will see the mighty Northern Irish pair Bicep bring their critically acclaimed live show to the club, while Radio 1 will also be doing one of their legendary shows, DJ Nina Kraviz will also play, and Cocoon boss Sven Väth will also play two exclusive dates while Detroit icon DJ Stingray 313 and Berghain mainstay Ben Klock also line up.

Forget what you think you know, because Pyramid’s 2022 season at Amnesia is going to be like nothing you have ever experienced before. To secure your place on the dancefloor, head to amnesia.es. 

Ticket link: https://www.amnesia.es/en/promotor/pyramid

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Selected Festival Announces First Edition In Croatia and Drop Line up

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Selected Festival Announces First Edition at the oldest club on Zrće Beach.

The first edition of the sun-kissed and beautiful Selected Festival is to take place at the oldest club on Croatia’s world famous Zrće beach. Club Euphoria has recently had a complete renovation and will open its doors for the first time from June 16th – 19th 2022, when Flashmob, Endor, Reblok, Dea Tosh, Groove Masters, Yakka, Full Ferry, Mony and more will all play.

Get your ticket now

Euphoria has been completely overhauled and will open its all-new doors in the summer of 2022. It will offer the most modern open-air dance floor on Zrće beach and will allow you to dance without stopping for three full days with internationally known headliners, right by the Adriatic sea. Next to the world-class music, you can enjoy plenty of local culture and cuisines and enjoy relaxing days on the beach, exploring water sports, jet skiing or all-day partying at one of the most famous party destinations in Croatia. The warm-up for the evening program is set every day from 4 pm to 10 pm at the official after beach location of Burra Beach House. Mingle with a cocktail in your hand at a place that has become synonymous with good times while the finest house music is played to you by international DJs in a gorgeous setting.

Selected Croatia comes to you from a young group of music lovers and promoters who have been creating unforgettable and unique experiences for some time, including the legendary Zadar Sunset Festival 2021. They host in beautiful locations along the Adriatic coast, Selected Festival is the latest event waiting for you on the stunning island of Pag.Sun, sea, and good vibes are all included so move fast to lock down one of the limited tickets from https://www.entrio.com/event/selected-festival-2022-10827

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Massano Drops New ‘My System’ EP on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife Imprint 

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Massano

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Afterlife

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British maestro Massano follows up his ‘Solitude’ release with four fresh cuts full of wistful emotion and solemnity.

Title track ‘System’ opens the EP with a jagged riff, sombre low end and spinetingling melody. Next is his rework of ‘Drown’ by Øostil & Juan Hansen, which utilises a haunting vocal to tantalise your very essence.

‘Odyssey’ features an almighty breakdown and galloping drums to get the energy pumping. Lastly, Massano presents a 2022 remaster of ‘The Feeling’, encapsulating the Afterlife sound with its rousing arrangement and transcendent composition…

Tracklist:
1) Massano – System
2) Øostil & Juan Hansen – Drown (Massano Remix)
3) Massano – Odyssey
4) Massano – The Feeling (2022 Remaster)

 

Sankeys is making a return to Ibiza this Summer

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The legendary club brand is to host four exclusive dates at Es Paradis as part of Release Ibiza

Sign-up: ​​https://bit.ly/SANKEYSIBIZA
(Tickets on sale from 29th April 11am (GMT))

Sankeys Ibiza (IG) | Release LDN (IG) | Studio 338 (IG)

After four long years away from the island, Sankeys is finally making a long overdue return to Ibiza for four very special parties at Es Paradis as part of the much hyped Release season this Summer.

Every first Friday of the month from June until September, the globally renowned underground kings will team up with Studio 338’s flagship party to bring cutting edge techno talent to Ibiza´s most beautiful and iconic club.

Sankeys Ibiza parties are famous for being the most naughty and hedonistic of them all. They never fail to bring a seriously music-first and underground-only vibe with the best house and tech DJs from the very cutting edge. These daytime events are roof-off affairs under the sun with a seriously old school Ibiza and the price of the events is kept very affordable in line with those authentic White Isle values. In short, the return of Sankeys this year will plug a much needed gap for underground music lovers.

This summer the iconic brand is also opening a brand new UK venue as well as continuing their dominance in London at Studio 338, but these four parties promise the chance to experience Sankeys in full and authentic Balearic style.

The parties take place on June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th and September 2nd at the newly refurbished Es Paradis, which is one of the oldest clubs in the world. It is an original Ibiza hideout that shuns VIP culture and label service for proper party vibes with the option to remove the roof for daytime partying under these, all with a powerful sound system and stylish, organic aesthetic that stands it apart with a unique charm and beauty.

The Opening party lineup has been revealed which will include tech-house titans such as Hector Couto, Max Chapman, Bontan and PAX.

This is set to be one of the most essential no-frills all-thrills residencies of the Summer.

Dates (every first Friday of the month)

June 3rd
Hector Couto
Max Chapman
Bontan
PAX

July 1st
TBA

August 5th
TBA

September 2nd
TBA