Epic Pool Parties Complete Standout Line Ups For 2024

Joseph Capriati, Louie Vega, Arielle Free, Ferreck Dawn, Kerri Chandler, Damian Lazarus, Hot Since 82 & Danny Tenaglia headline

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Miami Music Week now has its most essential parties series completed as Epic Pool Parties add the likes of Joseph Capriati, Louie Vega, Arielle Free, Ferreck Dawn, Kerri Chandler, Damian Lazarus, Roger Sanchez, The Shapeshifters and many more to their superb 2024 series which already includes the likes of Hot Since 82, Danny Tenaglia, Joseph Capriati and many more. Tickets will sell out and Friday’s event now only has VIP tickets left so get yours now at LINK.

The iconic Epic Pool Parties play out in beautiful sun kissed surrounds on the roof of the luxurious Sagamore hotel. It is in the heart of the Art Deco region and right on the oceanfront on South Beach. The famously action packed parties run from March 20th – 24th 2024 with world renowned brands, music-loving crowds and of course the gorgeous pool surrounded by loungers and iconic palm trees with world class production and on-point sound systems.

As always there are five chances to party this year starting with world leading dance music magazine DJ Mag, who have already announced ANOTR and now add US house legend Louie Vega, the multi-genre Italian specialist Joseph Capriati plus Aqutie and Chloé Caillet with more to come.

The iconic house label Defected is in charge on Thursday with plenty of its key associates all ready to serve up a master class across every shade of house. They are the Radio 1 tastemaker Arielle Free, Dutchman Ferreck Dawn, chart topper Low Steppa, party starter Mele, plus bass driven Sam Divine, Noizu and Shermanology.

On Friday, Hot Since 82 arrives with his popular tech house label Knee Deep In Sound and a mix of close label friends and associates such as standout New jersey deep house pioneer and all round loveable hero Kerri Chandler, plus the red hot likes of Alex Wann, Alex Kennon and Mai Iachetti.

Saturday is another unmissable session with none other than Danny Tenaglia joined by the superb selector and Crosstown Rebel boss Damian Lazarus, who has a truly unique take on house and tech. Get ready for two extended sets at the Sagamore Hotel

Sunday is always historic as the series draws to a close with an extra special air of celebration and this year will be no different as Glitterbox brings plenty of vibrant sights and sounds from stars of the scene like Roger Sanchez, a live show from funk and soul man Dame Brown, timeless grooves from the Girls of the internet collective, vocal delights from the unstoppable The Shapeshifters, house and disco from across the ages from influential artist Jellybean Benitez plus more from Heidi Lawden, Melvo Baptiste and Rich Medina.

New to 2024, fans can elevate their Miami Music Week experience with very limited single day VIP tickets or a full 5 day VIP pass, they include access to two dedicated VIP areas, an elevated viewing balcony overlooking the dance floor and stage including a private bar, backstage VIP Tent area including private bar, 5 Days fast track entry and Q-Jump and re-admission as well as come and go as you please. Single day VIP tickets include all of the above but are valid for one day only on the day of the event chosen. Prices start at $200

Do not miss your place in pool party paradise and get your tickets now.

FULL LINE UPS

Sagamore Hotel

Wed, March 20
DJ Mag
A-Z
ANOTR
Aqutie
Chloé Caillet
Joseph Capriati
Louie Vega
More TBA

Thu, March 21
Defected Records

A-Z
Arielle Free
Eliza Rose
Ferreck Dawn
Low Steppa
Mele
Noizu
Sam Divine
Shermanology

Fri, March 22
Knee Deep in Miami

Hot Since 82
Kerri Chandler
Alex Wann
Alex Kennon
Mai Iachetti

Sat, March 23
The Epic Pool Party

Danny Tenaglia (Extended set)
Damian Lazarus (Extended set)
More TBA

Sun, March 24
Glitterbox

A-Z
Dame Brown (Live)
Gir:ls of the internet
Heidi Lawden
Jellybean Benitez
Melvo Baptiste
Rich Medina
Roger Sanchez
The Shapeshifters
Yasmin

Sea You Beach Republic Reveals Full Line Up

Fisher, Sven Vath, Adam Beyer, Stephan Bodzin, Dom Dolla and more headline

Germany’s iconic Sea You Festival return from 19th July – 21st July 2024, The backdrop of the beautiful Lake Tunisee near Freiburg is the perfect place to enjoy the summer sun, to take a deep breath of fresh air and one of the best soundtracks in the world which next year will feature the likes of Bors Brejcha, Fisher, Nora En Pure, Sven Väth, Vintage Culture, Boys Noize, Adam Beyer, Dom Dolla, Hugel, Kobosil b2b Clara Cuve, I Hate Models, Len Faki, Lilly Palmer, Pan-Pot, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), 999999999, Charlie Sparks b2b Parfait, Dax J, Rodriguez Jr. (Live), Shlømo, Worakls Orchestra and many more.

Tickets often sell out so get yours at https://www.seayou-festival.de/tickets

The Sea You Festival is one of the most popular electronic music festivals in Germany. Water sports and other activities in and on the lake ensure the “Beach Republic” offers an ultimate summer feeling. Fans and artists go on their pilgrimage to celebrate together over bathing, dancing and laughing and with a world-class soundtrack for an unforgettable weekend together under the sun.

The festival has three campsites and offers top international acts and the hottest DJs in the scene with over 150 acts in all across seven stages. It is located directly on the swimming lake with bathing and dancing in, around and on the water and chance to chill by the water with a view of the Black Forest over a total of 1 km of beachfront around Lake Tunisee

The festival, which debuted in 2014 and features beautiful surroundings, always sells out in advance so do not sleep on tickets from https://www.seayou-festival.de/tickets

LINE-UP

999999999 – ADAM BEVER – ADRIÁN MILLS b2b PRADA2000 – AKA AKA – ALFRED HEINRICHS – ALLE FARBEN – BORIS BREJCHA – BOYS NOIZE – CALLUSH – CHARLIE SPARKS b2b PARFAIT – CLOUDY – DAX J b2b SHDW – DOM DOLLA – FISHER – GEORGE PERRY*- GESTÖRT ABER GEIL – HBz – HECKMAN – HEERHORST – HUGEL – I HATE MODELS – JULIET SIKORA – KALTE LIEBE (live) – KIM SHE – KLAUDIA GAULAS – KOBOSIL b2b CLARA CUVÉ – KUKO – LARI LUKE – LEN FAKI – LEVT – LEXER* – LILLY PALMER – MARC WERNER – MARK DEKODA – MASSANO – MATT SASSARI – MAUSIO – MORITZ HOFBAUER (live) – NORA EN PURE – NUSHA – OBS (live) – PAN-POT – PART TIME KILLER – REINIER ZONNEVELD (live) – RODRIGUEZ JR. (live) – SHLOMO – SOMEWHEN – STEPHAN BODZIN (live) – STOKED – SVEN VẮTH – TRYM – TUBE & BERGER (live) – VI/NTAGE CULTURE – VIZE – WILL CLARKE – WORAKLS ORCHESTRA – XENIA – YOUNOTUS

PROGRESSIVE MUSIC STAGE HOSTED BY RAUMKLANG
NEELIX – ASTRIX – LIQUID SOUL – RANJI – GHOST RIDER – BLISS – FABIO FUSCO & JOICEY – PHAXE – OMIKI – VEGAS – INTERACTIVE NOISE – SYMPHONIX – REALITY TEST – AUDIOMATIC – HATIKWA – TERRA – JILAX – TRIPICAL NOTE – BENZOO – ATYPE – CLOUD7 – S/-MOON – SCHRITTMACHER

Adriano Russo*- Aeschlimann – Alicia Hahn – Air Torn – Alex Randal – Anne Frieda – Artilette Azzuro – Bajan K – Bassforscher – Chris Veron – Cuthana – Daniel Boon b2b Basstronauten – Dan Rubell – Dario* – Deniz Bilgic b2b Eros Bilgic – Dave Leon – Dimitri Rossi b2b Alex Nevil DJ From The Crypt – Ebrax – Fischmonger – Fjusha – Glutex – Guido Bourley – H20* – Hike* – If I?- Ill Boy Phil – Jakob b2b Eno – Jerome Le Baron – Konrad Dycke – Le Filou – Leika – Luca Fiasco – M.Y.P.D. – Martin Mingres – Masch – Miss Tricky – Moritz Hauer – Murphy Haze – Nastaran – Nino Locksen – Oliver M. – Oliver Sylo – Oly MC – Roan – Roselle – Schameleon S.D.M.W. – S.M.O.D.* – Shuja – So Denn – Steeven B. – Thug-L – Tim Fluck* Torsten Häussler b2b Just Karl – Vips Calli – Zakari&Blange

The Legendary Love Family Park returns for its 25th Anniversary

The festival has unveiled first headliners and for the first time, extends over two days

Date: 3rd & 4th August, 2024
Location: Rebstockpark, Frankfurt
Tickets: http://lovefamilypark.com/tickets

After a much talked about return last year, one of Germany’s most prestigious open-air techno festivals Love Family Park is back once again at the stunning Rebstockpark in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This year the 25th edition extends to two days and plays out on the weekend of August 3 and 4 2024 with two stages on each day. The first phase of headliners include on Day One Adam Beyer, Charlie Sparks, Loco Dice, Patrick Mason, Sven Väth and more and on Day Two 999999999, Alignment, Indira Paganotto, Mind Against, Miss Monique, PAN-POT b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi, Reinier Zonneveld live, Trym and more.

Since 1996, the LFP has been an integral part of the electronic music scene and a cultural institution in the Rhine-Main area. This year it makes its epic 25th edition as it remains a highlight for music lovers with a program that is celebrated for its mix of quality, tradition, and diversity with a lineup that reflects all the colours of the modern spectrum. The venue for all this is the Rebstockpark Frankfurt, a lush and open green space with the city’s skyline off in the distance that is very well connected to local motorways, public transport and the international airport in Frankfurt.

Last year’s first event in four years successfully took place without noise complaints and in harmony with environmental protections. The organiser reduced the capacity to 10,000 guests on two floors for the pilot project and because it went so well with great feedback from all, this year it doubles in size with 20, 000 people welcomed to the same areas as in 2023 but across two days. This minimises environmental impact and means that getting in and out remains hassle free for festival attendees.

LFP now has a long-term home that enables it to offer more cats than ever with the new two day concept on two bespoke stages with high class sound systems and cutting edge production. Once again the soundtrack comes from the cutting edge with Drumcode boss Adam Beyer, dark techno master Charlie Sparks, the chunky rolling sounds of German titan Loco Dice, brilliance from Patrick Mason, colourful sounds from the Cocoon hero Sven Väth, blistering grooves from 999999999, Alignment, and breakout Spanish star Indira Paganotto, melodic explorations from Italian pair Mind Against and Ukranie’s prog innovator Miss Monique, plus a special coming together of PAN-POT b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi, fierce acid techno from Reinier Zonneveld live and much more to come.

Love Family Park is an incomparable all-dayer that unites thousands of party-people from across Europe so make sure you are part of this celebration of the world’s finest techno and house. Tickets include free public transportation within the RMV area and last year’s sold out so get yours now for this spectacular 25th edition at lovefamilypark.com/tickets.

ABOUT FRANKFURT

The unique underground electronic sound of Frankfurt is part of the cultural identity of dance music as well as this city. It is known the world over for its unique groove and is also home to the vital MOMEM Museum as well as many local DJs, label and cult parties, so is the ideal venue for Love Family Park. What’s more, Frankfurt is a global hub for commerce, culture, education, tourism and transportation that is rated as an “alpha world city” and is easily accessible via Frankfurt Airport. It has lots to offer and explore, not least Love Family Park.

DAY 1

Adam Beyer
Charlie Sparks
Funk Tribu b2b Bad Boombox
Loco Dice
LOVEFOXY
MALUGI
Patrick Mason
Supergloss
Sven Väth

DAY 2

999999999
Alignment
Azyr
Indira Paganotto
Mind Against
Miss Monique
PAN-POT b2b Sama’ Abdulhadi
Reinier Zonneveld live
Trym
ÜBERKIKZ

Truck Festival announce their huge 2024 lineup!!

JAMIE T, WET LEG, THE STREETS AND IDLES 
ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS OF TRUCK FESTIVAL 2024


THE KOOKS, DECLAN MCKENNA, YARD ACT, HOLLY HUMBERSTONE
SEA GIRLS, BLACK HONEY, PEACE, THE SNUTS, SOFT PLAY
THE MYSTERINES, SUNDARA KARMA, ENGLISH TEACHER, 
THE MAGIC GANG, WILLIE J HEALEY, BOB VYLAN, FAT DOG, 
LIME GARDEN, KATY B, NEWDAD, NIEVE ELLA, ANTONY SZMIEREK,
FOLLY GROUP, DIVORCE, THE WYTCHES, THE ROYSTON CLUB
BEEN STELLAR, COACH PARTY, THE PIGEON DETECTIVES
AND MORE ANNOUNCED IN FIRST WAVE OF NAMES

A FESTIVAL WEEKEND BURSTING WITH CHARACTER:
BARIOKE, THE OXFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, MR MOTIVATOR
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS’ FAVOURITE FESTIVAL
AN ATMOSPHERE LIKE NO OTHER: COMING TOGETHER FOR A WEEKEND OF INCREDIBLE LIVE MUSIC, LAUGH OUT LOUD FUN AND COUNTLESS NEW MEMORIES

25TH-28TH JULY 2024
HILL FARM, OXFORDSHIRE

PRE-SALE TICKETS ON-SALE FROM 6PM ON THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY
GENERAL SALE TICKETS ON-SALE FROM 10AM ON FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY
WEEKEND TICKETS STARTING FROM JUST £140
https://truckfestival.com/tickets/

MID3M+24 announces De La Soul, Blackstar, Baxter Dury, CLARA YSÉ & more

LIVE FESTIVAL: JANUARY 24th-27th, 2024 // PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE: JANUARY 25th-26th, 2024

With immense enthusiasm and strategic foresight, MIDEM is reborn, after a 4-year absence. It has become the major gathering of the international music industry. A dynamic fusion of a music festival and a cutting-edge business intelligence forum gathering professionals to build the future of music, while developing their international network and business, and the general public around a rich and innovative line up.

MIDƐM+ brings together all the international players in the music industry in January in Cannes, and throughout the year with the MuSee+ community of leaders. Expected to speak at the 2024 edition are Per Sundin, CEO, Pophouse Entertainment, Jeff Liebenson, President, IAEL, Jeronimo Folgueira, CEO, Deezer, John Phelan, Director General, ICM, Richard James Burgess, President and CEO, A2IM, Allen Bargfrede, Managing Director, Avance Advisors and more

MIDɛM+24 LIVE (January 24th-27th, 2024)

As part of its Live Festival open to the general public, MIDƐM+ will host 6 concerts by established and emerging international artists. From DE LA SOUL, and BLACKSTAR (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) to BAXTER DURY, SOOLKING, YEMI ALADE, or CLARA YSÉ and L’ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE CANNES, to name but a few, will thus perform on the MIDƐM+ stages. The complete LIVE festival program: HERE

MuSee Discovery Experience + MIDɛM+ Academy (January 25th-26th, 2024)

During two days, MID3M+ will offer thought-provoking conferences, immersive experiences, networking, collaborative intelligence sessions and academy masterclasses to encourage constructive debate and bring out convergences, during privileged moments between international elected officials and representatives of the global music ecosystem. Attendees with passes gain exclusive access to a vibrant world of music and industry insights and get the opportunity to reflect together on the sector’s major challenges such as innovation, CSR and new business models. Detailed program HERE

ALL ACCESS Accreditation

MID3M+ ALL ACCESS accreditation gives access to an extraordinary spectrum of events, conferences, meetings and experiences in an unparalleled convergence of entertainment and business excellence. Details HERE

Epic Pool Parties announce brand takeovers for Miami Music Week

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After an incredible run of roadblock events at Miami Music Week in 2023, the iconic Epic Pool Parties series is to return to the luxurious Sagamore hotel on South Beach in 2024

No trip to Miami at this time of year is complete without experiencing the rush of an Epic Pool Party, the warm rays on your face and the pulsating beats all around.
This year there are five chances to make unforgettable and sun kissed musical memories from March 20th – 24th 2024 with world renowned brands DJ Mag, Defected, Glitterbox and Danny Tenaglia all set to host with huge line-ups to be revealed soon.

These exclusive events are an absolute must for anyone in Miami. They are bathed in famous Florida sunshine at the luxurious Sagamore Hotel on South Beach, Miami, right on the oceanfront. It has a four star rating and is known as Miami’s original Art Hotel because of its stunning period architecture and enviable location in the historic Art Deco district and has its own luxury pool surrounded by loungers and iconic palm trees. What more could you wish for?

A VIP experience, that’s what: New to 2024, fans can elevate their Miami Music Week experience with very limited single day VIP tickets or a full 5 day VIP pass, they include access to two dedicated VIP areas, an elevated viewing balcony overlooking the dance floor and stage including a private bar, backstage VIP Tent area including private bar, 5 Days fast track entry and Q-Jump and re-admission as well as come and go as you please.

Single day VIP tickets include all of the above but are valid for one day only on the day of the event chosen.

Once again in 2024 the brands taking over the pool party series are the best of the best and the week is presented in association with world leading dance music magazine DJ Mag, who also kick things off with their own party on the Wednesday. Then globally renowned house label Defected steps up on Thursday. It is a brand that has led from the front for more than 25 years with seminal mix CDs, its own magical festivals around the world, and a cultured mix of original pioneers and red hot new school talents all providing the music.

Friday’s host will be announced soon and Saturday sees a bona fide dance music legend headline with very special guests also joining him. Danny Tenaglia is a New York kingpin, famous for his long and winding sets and next level skills on the decks.

Last but not least on Sunday is when the famously colourful and vibrant house and disco party Glitterbox take over with a super line-up that will soundtrack the always historic closing party. It is a brand that is all about the original old school values of dance music – community, acceptable and safe dances for people of all genders, races and sexualities to come together as one.

These events always sell out well in advance so get booking your tickets early from theepicpoolparty.com to avoid being left out in the cold.

Wednesday March 20th – DJ MAG
Thursday March 21st– DEFECTED
Friday March 22nd– COMING SOON
Saturday March 23rd– DANNY TENAGLIA, + SPECIAL GUESTS
Sunday March 24th– GLITTERBOX

Reggae Land Reveals 2024 Dates and First Headliners 

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Morgan Heritage announced.

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Reggae Land Reveals More Names – Burning Spear and Tarrus Riley announced

Reggae Land is set to bring unrivalled summer fun to the supersized new home of The National Bowl in Milton Keynes on August 3 and 4 2024 with over 100 artists, and 50+ food traders. Burning Spear and Tarrus Riley are the new names to be announced while the rest of the line-up will feature reggae icons past, present and future as well as UB40 Ft Ali Campbell and Morgan Heritage. Tickets will be going back on sale on Friday at 9AM from reggaeland.co.uk

Reggae Land is a famously warm, welcoming and family friendly affair that has been nominated in several different categories in the UK Festival Awards. In 2023, it grew to new heights by moving to the new venue and this year it heads back for more of the same unmissable reggae fun.

The line-up is another mouthwatering one with the legendary chart toppers UB40 Ft Ali Campbell joined by Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage. Winston Rodney OD, better known by the stage name Burning Spear, also lines up and is a Jamaican roots and reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist and musician known for being a proud Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing artists to emerge from the 1970s. New York born, Jamaica raised Tarrus Riley is just as influential in the world of reggae and has won countless awards for his chart topping music and has played it all over the world.

Reggae Land is a carefully curated weekend that offers much more than just music with a Reggae Flea market, a fairground, an entire Carnival stage along with dancers, VIP zone, festival merchandise, mouthwatering Caribbean Food Village as well as plenty of drinks in the Rum Shacks, and Caribbean cocktail bars from more than 50 carefully curated food outlets and multiple stages, each with their own look and atmosphere and carefully programmed soundtrack.

Tickets will sell out so move fast to secure your place at reggaeland.co.uk

Huge Open-Air Festival Heineken Balaton Sound Announces 1st Phase Line-Up including Nico Moreno, Purple Disco Machine, Paul Kalkbrenner, James Hype & more

Tickets: www.balatonsound.com
Date: 3rd-6th July, 2024
Location: Lake Balaton, Zamardi, Hungary

The breathtaking Heineken Balaton Sound is one of the largest open-air events in Europe with a carefully curated and cultured mix of diverse electronic headliners who play an unreal location next to the gorgeous Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Hungary. It returns from 3 – 6 July 2024 when people will be treated to the world’s most iconic EDM headliners and underground names from across the house and techno spectrum over more than five bespoke stages including James Hype, Purple Disco Machine, Paul Kalkbrenner, John Newman, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Timmy Trumpet, Ben Nicky, Will Sparks, Nervo, Switch Disco and Nick Moreno. 4-Day Passes are available for just €199 from www.balatonsound.com.

Since its first edition in 2007, Heineken Balaton Sound has provided great value for money and comes from the team behind the legendary Sziget Festival, so you can be sure that every single detail is taken care of with all of their experience. It is recognised for having breathtaking stages which are located right next to the glistening open waters of Lake Balaton. Heineken Balaton Sound is always bathed in hot sun so is more than just a festival – it is a unique holiday experience with a world class line up that covers the most interesting aspects of several different electronic genres.

For this reason, it is an epic showcase and supersized event with music lovers from all over Europe making an annual pilgrimage to experience the thrill of the Main Stage, with its vast LED wall; the beauty of the house and techno oriented B My Lake stage and many more intimate stages across the site, all with cutting edge audio-visuals, lights and serious sound systems.

Stunning location

Lake Balaton is a real holiday hotspot, offering the ideal combination of festival and holiday. You can relax in warm and sunny weather by day at the lake, then dance all night long to a diverse selection of the world’s biggest electronic artists in a natural location while there is also the option to take a roadtrip to explore the capital, Budapest. The festival offers superb VIP experiences which provide access to the fast lane and three or four VIP areas with extra services, sanitation, food and drink options.

Balaton Sound’s project manager Anna Filutás says: “In our very first announcement, we’ve been preparing with real world stars and crowd favourites. We’ll be joined by this year’s e.g. Grammy-winning Purple Disco Machine, one of the most charismatic figures on the current dance scene, James Hype, and Paul Kalkbrenner, the underground electronica superstar. Marshmello is coming with his new album and Timmy Trumpet, who always comes to the Sound with great energy. And also John Newman, showing his new era on the dance podium”.

Superstar headliners

The 2024 line-up is bold once again, including mask wearing multi-genre DJ/producer Marshmello; one of the UK’s most prominent electronic artists, James Hype; chart topping multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, icon and producer John Newman and Germany’s Grammy award winning classic disco party starter Purple Disco Machine.

Also announced is techno maestro Paul Kalkbrenner; Belgian superstar Lost Frequencies; award-winning EDM hero Timmy Trumpet and Australian twin duo festival favourites Nervo. The likes of Ben Nicky, Will Sparks, Nico Moreno and Switch Disco make up the first phase line-up announcement for the festival’s 2024 edition with many more huge names still to be announced.

Beyond the music

There is an endless amount of adventure to be had at Heineken Balaton Sound 2024 with walkabouts, fashion shows, sports, dance workshops, techno yoga and much more. The festival has a wealth of food options to choose from including vegetarian, gluten free and lactose-free. There are plenty of different accommodation options to cover all budgets both on site but also in bigger local cities.

This most impressive open air celebration is a real must visit for festival lovers everywhere, so be sure to get your tickets now to Heineken Balaton Sound 2024.

SOCIALS

Website: https://balatonsound.com/en
Tickets: https://balatonsound.com/en/tickets/list
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balatonsound

Finland’s Weekend Festival announces first wave of headliners with Timmy Trumpet, Showtek, Boris Brejcha and many more

Weekend Festival 2024
August 2-3rd, 2024
Espoo, Finland

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Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event includes Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks and more to come. Registration for closed pre-sale is now open at www.wknd.fi. Closed 2-day GA ticket pre-sale will start on December 4th when another batch of artists will be announced. General sale will start on December 11th.

The Award winning Weekend Festival has fast established itself as one of the best electronic festivals in Europe and is considered the best party of the year in Finland. Over the last decade, it has welcomed more than 850 artists, over 840,000 visitors from more than 50 different countries and has been held not only in Finland but also in Estonia and Sweden. It is an unforgettable two days for those who seek the adrenaline rush of live performances but also look for a comprehensive experience that includes visual arts, interactive installations, and the companionship of like-minded music lovers.

Weekend Festival welcomes 20,000 people to the Vermo Arena – a famous horse racing track venue. It is a great setting with plenty of nearby accommodation options, and is accessible from local train and tram stations just 10 minutes away from Helsinki city centre. It comes alive with next level production, world class sound systems, immersive lights and plenty more. This year Weekend Festival will cater for 18+ attendees only.

Says Marketing Director Atro Anttila, “We definitely think that going back to our roots was exactly the right direction for us. Electronic music is again clearly growing internationally, and Weekend Festival is the only festival of this scale in Northern Europe where you can get such a comprehensive electronic dance music experience. Coming back to Espoo felt like a warm homecoming. With our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and an ear for the globe’s hottest beats, we are ready to amplify the energy and bring the most electrifying parties to Northern Europe. Get ready for an even more vibrant, bass-dropping, and unforgettable festival journey as we continue to cater exclusively to the most passionate adult fans of the electronic music scene.”

This year the theme is ‘Disco Nation’ and there will be three impressive stages to choose from; WKND Stage which offers more mainstream sounds, the Future Stage which deals in hardstyle and drum & bass, and CNNCT Stage which offers techno and tech house. As well as that there will be plenty of food areas, an indoor VIP space and VIP Tribune.

Musically, all bases are covered with EDM superstars Timmy Trumpet and Showtek, joined by cutting edged selectors such as Boris Brejcha whose label Fckng Serious will take over The Future Stage on Friday and will feature a set from the man himself as well as Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Morits Hofbauer and Klangkunst. Also playing will be Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag and Will Sparks, with many more still to be announced on December 4th.

Weekend Festival is like nothing else in Finland and is an experience not to be missed.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about BLOODSTOCK (that’s not bands)

With only a couple of weeks to go, BLOODSTOCK’s here to update you on lots of non-band-related delights at this year’s event, including a diverse range of traders, food stalls, drinks, on-site entertainment, and other facilities at next month’s glorious celebration of heavy metal. Not to mention a bargain deal on this year’s festival t-shirt and info on 2023’s charity partners.  

First up, BLOODSTOCK is very aware of the cost of living squeeze, so is pleased to confirm that the price of the 2023 event t-shirt has been frozen at £25. Head to the merch stand in the main arena over the festival to snap it up! You can also find a range of new merch online now here including super-soft dressing gowns, drinking horns, umbrellas, and the S’tan plush toy/bobblehead!
Whether you’re vegan, veggie, meat-eating, or seeking something gluten-free or halal, BLOODSTOCK has a wide range of food available onsite. Here’s just a few options… burgers, pizza, tacos, burritos, gyoza, waffles, crepes, toasties, smoked meats, chicken, noodles, pies, giant Yorkshire puds, baguettes, fish & chips, fries, hotdogs, kebabs, donuts/churros, mac n’ cheese, wraps, nachos, fudge, the infamous black ice-cream, and more – and Bunnychow is back too! Check out more info here and there’s a handy graphic below to help you keep track of which food stands to head to first. 
For any essentials you’ve forgotten, there’s a supermarket in the Midgard campsite (and a small shop in the main arena) plus Fat Frank’s Camping Store, where for £2 you can even get your air bed inflated for a comfier night’s sleep. 

For those looking to do a little heavy metal shopping in the arena, you’ll be able to pick up patches and badges, CDs/vinyl, or official merch and alt clothing (leggings, t-shirts, denim jackets, leather waistcoats, army surplus, hats… you name it) to rock ‘n roll home accessories, wiccan wares, all types of jewellery (visit the Guitarwrist for items benefiting charity made with used guitar strings and Black Feather Design for BLOODSTOCK’s official 925 silver jewellery range) and if you don’t have one already, surely a Viking drinking horn is an essential addition (other Viking crafts also available). 
When you’re not watching bands, how about a spot of axe-throwing with your pals or visit Firehound Forge, the local blacksmith stall, who may even forge your item while you watch? There’s also the Nordic Spirit Gaming Arena with modern and retro video games to play, the Rock And Metal Gallery (reputed to be the coolest place onsite, metaphorically and literally), the Planet Rock Signing Tent to meet your favourite bands, and fairground attractions, plus you can join a 45-min open air Rockfit class at 10:15am Fri-Sun to get your blood pumping squatting to Slayer, or why not grab a cold beverage and watch some Vikings go to battle right in front of you!
When the bands are done, it doesn’t mean BLOODSTOCK is!  Late night ents kick off with DJs on both the New Blood and Sophie stages ‘til the early hours. Over in the Sophie tent, on Thursday from 12am-2am, DJ Pressplay welcomes you with a selection of tunes from upcoming bands and other metal bangers; Friday from 12am-2am brings The Blood Rave with DJs Little M and Lloyd, marking the 25th anniversary of iconic movie, Blade! Expect EBM, industrial, techno, and heavy beats.

The Sophie tent on Saturday from 12am-2am is the Dark Night of the Scarecrow! Jakk and Jordan from EVIL SCARECROW are joined by DJ Arockalypse to offer up a slab of the best metal and rock anthems. Sunday from 12am-2am, sees DJ Rich Harris (Desertfest) closing the festival in the only way he knows how – loudly and by including guilty pleasure metal whoppers to lodge in your head until Bloodstock 2024!

The New Blood tent sees the return of the very popular silent disco on Thursday and Saturday nights from 11pm-2am – take your pick from three channels of rock & metal, pop & party cheese, or full-on dance, or why not mix it up with all three?! Just turn up and grab a headset. At the other end of the scale, New Blood’s Friday night from 11pm-1am sees DJ Darren Smith serving up a crushing selection of the blackest, darkest, and heaviest music around.

If you’d rather have your fun back in the campsites, get in on Midgard Madness between 11pm – 1am, with some brand new inflatable shenanigans this year. Fan of wrestling? Take on your pal in a sumo wrestler suit! Feeling a bit more athletic? Put your strength and stamina to the test with the Bungee Run! How far can you make it down the track before the bungee catapults you back to the start?!

For the jousters amongst you, take on the Pole Joust challenge. Who can stay on the pole the longest without being toppled to their doom?! Who will be the BLOODSTOCK Almighty Joust Champion?? Bragging rights indeed. A late night Redbull bar will be there to quench your thirst (wings not included).
Each year BLOODSTOCK has various dress themes for those who want to participate. In 2023, we see the return of the very successful ‘Pink For Sylvia’ theme on both Thursday and Friday, in memory of Sophie Lancaster’s mother, the founder of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Pink was Sylvia’s favourite colour. Corpsepaint Saturday does what it says on the tin! If you don’t want to do your own make-up, stop by the Sophie Lancaster charity stall in the main arena between 10am – 3pm Sat and they’ll paint your face for a small donation, with all proceeds going to the Foundation. On Sunday, it’ll be Helloween Pumpkins day, so bust out your best pumpkin-themed attire to welcome the mighty HELLOWEEN! 

As part of BLOODSTOCK’s continuing sustainability/green efforts, the cup redemption scheme returns to help keep BLOODSTOCK litter-free!! Open to those 18+, you can redeem prizes for collecting cups! Hand in your stash at Lemmy’s bar to get a stamp on your collector’s card for every 50 cups returned. This year’s prizes are:  

50 cups – 1 free pint / spirit worth £6
100 cups – 15% off Bloodstock merch or 1 meal voucher worth £12 (one transaction only)
250 cups – 1 Bloodstock festival shirt (size subject to availability)
600 cups – Jump the queue to the signing tent for one whole day 
750 cups – Access to Serpents Lair VIP hospitality area for 2 people
1000 cups – Watch a band from side of stage or in the pit for first 3 songs (subject to no closed stage or pyro restrictions).

In addition, the tent donation point returns by Fat Franks in the Midgard campsite! When you’re going home, if you can’t be bothered to lug your tent with you, don’t abandon it to be lonely in landfill! Put it to good use by donating it for charitable benefit.
BLOODSTOCK’s official charity partners for 2023 are The Sophie Lancaster Foundation and Derbyshire Air Ambulance. The ever important work of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation to stamp out prejudice, hatred, and intolerance everywhere is something BLOODSTOCK have been proud to support for many years.

The Derbyshire Air Ambulance Service operates 24/7, 365 days a year, providing a rapid trauma response. They receive no government funding and rely solely on the public’s generosity to keep their helicopters flying and saving lives. BLOODSTOCK is also pleased to confirm that a team from Derbyshire LGBT+ will run a stall too. They are Derbyshire’s only LGBT+ specific support service, supporting all LGBT+ people or anyone who is having issues with sexual orientation or gender identity, including family and friends. Look out for their spots in the main arena (left of the main stage as you look at it) and pop over to learn more about the awesome work these organisations do.

BLOODSTOCK would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible efforts of Pick Collectors Against Cancer, who have now raised more than $250,000, benefiting band-nominated cancer-related charities all over the world. BLOODSTOCK is very pleased to keep supporting this worthwhile cause, and with everyone’s help, perhaps they can top $300,000 this year. Head to their socials for more info, and look out for Lee from PCAC at the fest.

If you find yourself falling ill or in need of some extra support/assistance while at BLOODSTOCK, head to the MEDICAL / WELFARE TENT in the main arena. You can also visit THE SAMARITANS marquee located in the Midgard campsite for a non-judgemental, confidential chat at any time over the festival event. 
BLOODSTOCK is also pleased to welcome 1625 OUTREACH, a local service that specialise in supporting festival goers in relation to drugs, alcohol, and personal safety. This year 1625 will be working collaboratively with Welfare on site – you can find them in the campsite hub or you can drop them a message on Instagram (@1625_Outreach).  1625 are available to provide…Free & confidential advice about drugs/alcohol.Harm reduction information & resources.Assistance in accessing additional support on site & in the community.Free safety resources (drink spiking covers, condoms, etc).A harm reduction &/or recovery centred safe space to chat.

Every campsite has its own vibe, but if you’re looking for the designated quiet campsite, make a beeline for Ragnarok. Niflheim is the accessible campsite for those who have applied successfully in advance to camp there. Coming on your own and/or a bit anxious about that? Consider joining unofficial Bloodstock group Camp Loners & Newbies, who always camp in a corner of Valhalla. With Ironwood, Midgard, Jotunheim, Asgard, and Hel to choose from too (plus Vanaheim 1 & 2 for our campervan friends & the Serpent’s Lair campsite for VIPers) you’re sure to find your home away from home! Want to chat to fellow BLOODSTOCKers before you get there? There are a number of unofficial Facebook groups, including BMF666.
Looking for directions or travel info including coaches and the official festival shuttle, running from Tamworth train station this year (note: NOT Lichfield, as in years prior)? Click here. For all general event info & frequently asked questions, including box office, main arena, and car park opening times, accessibility, lost & found (inc. lost kids), and much more, go here. You can find this year’s site map of BLOODSTOCK here. Stay tuned to BLOODSTOCK’s official social channels over the next couple of weeks for news all about the festival’s brand new app that you’ll soon be able to download, complete with a helpful clash finder and stage times.

While you’re planning your packing, don’t forget that BLOODSTOCK has introduced a dedicated one-stop-shop featuring all those festival essentials. From the all important cold beers to BOA’s 2023 merchandise, through to camping equipment and much more, BLOODSTOCKers can secure all their must-have items in advance from one online shop, eradicating the need for last-minute scrambles, long queues or searching in multiple online stores for different items. For more info and to explore what you can get, visit the official Bloodstock Festival Preo store

Weekend early bird tickets for BLOODSTOCK 2024 will be available to purchase at the box office on site for £165.  This is the cheapest way to buy a 2024 ticket, minus any online booking or admin fees.  Serpents Lair VIP tickets and campervan pitches will go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 16th August and are expected to sell out quickly, so if you want one, be ready!!  Please note that there will be no VIP Upgrades in 2024. A very limited number of 100 VIP Deposit Scheme tickets will be available at 9am on 1st September. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

Still not got your ticket?! Snap up your standard weekend tickets inc. camping at the ticket store for the bargain price of just £165 (+ fees). Don’t hang about, limited numbers remain!  If you want to make it a family affair, there are child tickets too, priced £45 (+fees) and mini-moshers under age 4 go free. If you can’t make the whole weekend, but don’t want to miss out, limited day tickets are available priced £75 (+fees) for adults and £25 (+fees) for kids. See all options in the ticket store and get excited watching the latest trailer here
BLOODSTOCK’s 2023 Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners are KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MESHUGGAH, and MEGADETH. Also appearing are HELLOWEEN, IN FLAMES, BIOHAZARD, EMPLOYED TO SERVE, ROYAL REPUBLIC, SACRED REICH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SEPULTURA, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, CROWBAR, CANDLEMASS, TRIBULATION, SEETHING AKIRA, UGLY KID JOE, DECAPITATED, GATECREEPER, ZEAL & ARDOR, KING 810, ABBATH, URNE, ALL HAIL THE YETI, DEAD LABEL, BOSSK, CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL, BROTHERS OF METAL, PEST CONTROL, GUTALAX, UUHAI, INVISIONS, COBRA THE IMPALER, TROLLFEST, SKYND, FROZEN SOUL, EMBODIMENT, THE VIOLENT INZIDENT, TRIBE OF GHOSTS, DAKESIS, THE ENIGMA DIVISION, THE GREY, AMBRIUS, TUSKAR, STENGAH, OVERTHRONE, TORTURED DEMON, CASKET FEEDER, GAEREA, BLOODYARD, WOLFBASTARD, EMBODIMENT, SKIN FAILURE, WITCHSORROW, WYTCH HAZEL, HATE, BLACK COAST, PHOENIX LAKE, ZETRA and more. 

Get full festival information over at bloodstock.uk.com.

BLOODSTOCK will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 10th-13th August 2023.