Alex Jukes

http://www.familypiknikfestival.com

After 15 months of darkness, FAMILY PIKNIK is now looking at a brighter future with the celebration of its 10th edition on August 7 & 8th in Grammont’s park, Montpellier – France. Their full line-up has just been disclosed for this open-air weekend : expect for two days of pure extravaganza under the sun of southern France, next to Mediterranean sea. 

On Saturday 7th of August, Deep, House & Melodic Techno will be enhanced by ARTBAT, Bedouin, Adana Twins, Monkey Safari, Kiko b2b Citizen Kain and some of Family Piknik Music most creative minds (including Tom Pooks & Joy Kitikonti). On Sunday 8th of August, things will go much more Techno with two of the biggest names in the industry : Charlotte de Witte & Drumcode’s might boss Adam Beyer, who will be warmed up by his lieutenant Wehbba. For sure, this sunday will be a highly awaited rendez-vous for all the techno fans who were kept apart from dancing all these past months. Energy will be absolutely mad, for sure!

Festival’s director & DJ Tom Pooks comments : “Past months have been extremely stressful for us as we were waiting for French authorities’s green light and restrictions were uncertain till late. Now we are more confident and excited about the weekend, even if we had to cut 2 of 3 our initial stages and reduce the amount of guest artists we’ll have on stage. We’re very happy about the great feedbacks we’ve received on our line-up announcement so far, it will be a crazy edition for sure and that’s the best celebration we could ever imagine for our 10th birthday.” 

As voted in France since June 9th, a sanitary pass will be requested to each attendee, which means a negative test, a vaccination act or immunity certificate will have to be shown at the entrance. For those who won’t get their sanitary pass, a free test zone will be held to secure access to every ticket holders. 

Early Bird tickets are already sold-out for the weekend pass, capacity will be limited to 10000 people over the weekend. 

All infos, complete line-up & tickets : http://www.familypiknikfestival.com

Jamie Jones, Ilario Alicante, Paco Osuna, Richy Ahmed

Marco Faraone, Dennis Cruz and Sidney Charles all play 

The long wait is nearly over and the final countdown can begin to this year’s much anticipated, bigger than ever BSH Island from July 1st – 5th. Following the safe and successful pre-party with Dennis Cruz’s that took place this weekend in Zagreb, the stunning open-air weekender brings a real taste of Ibiza to Croatia with legendary White Isle nightclub Amnesia hosting a very special Sunset Session party at a spectacular 17th-century Fortress on Friday July 2nd. Musically, every shade of upfront house and techno is covered with style and depth thanks to agenda-stetting headliners across the weekend like Ibiza favourites Jamie Jones and Marco Faraone playing the Fortress, and Ilario Alicante, plus Spanish techno titan Paco Osuna, UK house sensation Richy Ahmed, Spanish hitmaker Dennis Cruz and fellow underground tastemaker Sidney Charles all playing Noa Beach Club, one of the most impressive and stylish venues in the Adriatic region boasting epic views of the crystal blue sea. Tickets are now available for the BSH Island program from https://www.festicket.com/festivals/bsh-island-festival 

The Amnesia Fortress lineup has just got bigger! Due to circumstances out of our control they have had to change the lineup but….. Amnesia have pulled it right out of the bag and now confirmed is Jamie Jones from Paradise, Marco Faraone from Pyramid and Amnesia resident Luca Donzelli soundtracking what’s sure to be a party of epic proportions.  This magical off-location sunset showcase has been confirmed to take place at the spectacular Fortress of Pa on Friday July 2nd from 4pm to 11pm on the island of Pag as the highlight of the BSH Island music weekender at this truly unforgettable setting. 

Just in time to save the Croatia summer season, the beautiful country will be welcoming visitors on July 1 as long as they provide a negative test result, are fully vaccinated with proof or have recovered from the virus. This also means that events will have no restrictions for those who are in possession of an EU Digital Covid certificate, which is great news not only for people wanting to party again but also for the events sector in Croatia.   

Amnesia’s Fortress party is part of the vast offerings across the full weekender, which will go down at an iconic 17th century fortress. Meanwhile, cutting-edge brands like Do Not Sleep, Under No Illusion Recordings and Pablo’s House are all set to host stages with after- hours sessions at the equally essential Kalypso Club.

As if that wasn’t enough, there will also be an Amnesia Fortress afterparty on board the Queen Elegenza. It is a beautifully crafted cruise ship with a gorgeous sun deck fitted with sun loungers and a Croatian crew who will provide warm hospitality and service as you gaze out to sea and soak up some rays in a luxury setting. There will also be some private parties with headline DJs to be announced as the yacht cruises from the Fortress back to Noa Beach Club for the rest of the program on Friday 2nd of July. There will also be an additional afterparty on 3rd of July after Noa Beach Club and an unmissable Yacht Sunset Session on 4th of July.

Or, you can enjoy a premium paradise experience with a Yacht package staying in one of 18 plush cabins featuring wardrobes, flat-screen TVs, dressing tables, en suite bathroom and twin or double beds. The package includes 4 nights on a yacht stationed at Noa Beach Club, BSH Island Yacht parties and afterparties, a backstage festival pass cruise to Amnesia Fortress from Noa and cruise from the fortress back to Noa with breakfast and dinner included. 

BSH Island is famous for organising one of the very few European events that went ahead on the famous Zrce beach last summer “Keep The Distance”. It successfully followed all epidemic rules and safety measures in the famous location which usually hosts the likes of Sonus and Hideout. Now it has evolved into a huge open-air weekender with a reputation to match. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to dance in a historic setting during the much anticipated main BSH Island in July.

For information on how to secure a Covid passport head to https://www.covidpasscertificate.com/uk-covid-vaccine-passport/  

Watch last year’s after movie here.

BSH ISLAND 2021

1ST JULY 2021 16:00HRS TO 5TH JULY 10:00HRS

Venues: NOA BEACH CLUB, FORTRESS OF PAG. KALYPSO CLUB 

              ZRĆE BEACH, ISLAND PAG, CROATIA

18+

Jamie Jones, Ilario Alicante, Paco Osuna, Richy Ahmed, Marco Faraone, Dennis Cruz and Sidney Charles

YACHT PARTY LISTINGS

Friday 2nd of July

Afterparty after Amnesia Fortress with yacht cruising from the Fortress back to Noa Beach Club for the rest of the programme on.

3rd of July

Afterparty after Noa Beach Club

4th of July

Yacht Sunset Session

Further information/tickets: www.croatia.amnesia.es  

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.

For the latest Groove Cruise updates, become a fan on Facebook and follow the event on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Twitch, and TikTok.

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.

Goncalo & Anna Tur’s Caught in the Club is out now to pre-order on Beatport. Buy/listen to the release on all platforms here

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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

LISTEN HERE

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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