Festival Guides

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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OPENS THIS FRIDAY

 

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

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)

 

Unorthodox x Mandidextrous present The Queer’s Platinum Jubilee

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Village Underground – 3rd June 2022

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Tickets here

Both Unorthodox and Mandidextrous recognise the impact queer communities had when rave culture was founded in the 80s and how the scene of today has deviated form its roots, resulting in an environment unsuitable for the community, one that is often deemed ‘unsafe’ and suffers from ‘toxic masculinity’.

“Music is for everyone to enjoy, whatever the genre, without the fear of confrontation or judgment” says Nathan X, drag queen Drum and Bass DJ and founder of Unorthodox.

This will be Unorthodox’ biggest show to date. Since their inception in 2019, they have made waves in the industry, with recognition from major key players such as UKF, Mixmag, Hospital Records and are headed for a summer packed full of festival takeovers and their own stage at Tomorrowland, Belgium. Mandidextrous has similarly been making noise, fresh off the EQ50 mentorship program, with releases on UKF and RAM and a combined following of over 100k, they believe

“It’s time to shake things up in the D&B scene and provide a safe and inclusive place for everyone on the gender spectrum, to feel equal and accepted and to prove that there is space for us not only on the dance floor but in the industry too”.

Unorthodox and Mandidextrous team up to bring ‘The Queer’s Platinum Jubilee’ on the jubilee itself! The night brings together queer acts from across the drum and bass scene. IMANU, bi-sexual DJ from the Netherlands, will headline the Village Underground date; the legendary John B joins the bill as well as award winning Scottish DJ, Mrs Magoo. Chickaboo, the first ever woman to MC over Drum and Bass, hosts the show alongside Plymouth’s Maddy V and electrifying drag MC, Bennitrate. Other Unorthodox residents join the line up, acting as glue to pull this ground-breaking, queer-focused, diverse line up together. On top of this immense line up, the full family of Unorthodox queens and performers will bring the show to life alongside an immersive production experience.

MOGA Caparica returns to Portugal, reveals the first wave of the lineup including FOLAMOUR, DAN SHAKE, DAM SWINDLE, PARALLELLS and more

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MOGA Caparica 2022

June 1-5
Caparica, Portugal
https://caparica.mogafestival.com/

The much anticipated second edition of MOGA Caparica returns to Portugal’s stunning Costa de Caparica from the 1st to 5th of June. Located just 20 minutes south of Lisbon and offering a sun kissed and escapist mix of sunset beach parties with yoga, surfing, brunches and boat parties, first wave headliners include From A to Z: AMINE K – AUDIOFLY – CARLITA – DAM SWINDLE – DAN SHAKE – DAOX – FOLAMOUR – KALABRESE – LAURENCE GUY – LOLA VILLA – MADD ROD – MAFALDA – MAGUPI – PARALLELLS – SHUGI – YOKOO& many more tba. The Blind tickets have sold out but first release festival passes at 140euros are available now for a limited time.

MOGA was born in Essaouira (Morocco), which was named Mogador by the Portuguese hundreds of years ago. It is a boutique electronic music festival inspired by Atlantic vibes and providing an experience that connects people from all around the world through dance, music, art and wellness. Moga is also a tribe, a strong community of nomads sharing the same values and lifestyle spreading from Essaouira to Caparica and beyond.

This is the second edition of MOGA Caparica after a stunning debut last year. It took place in October as a replacement for Essaouira edition, which returns this year in October with MOGA Caparica moving to June to take full advantage of the summer weather.

This year will feature an extra beach party with two in all on Saturday. A festival pass includes access to the beach parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and as well as the spectacular dancing, you can enjoy free access to the OFF events happening throughout the five days such as music, art, wellness, talks, food and more.

The first wave of names includes Amine K – Morocco’s ambassador for electronic music who always brings happiness through his music, Ibiza favourites Audiofly, Istanbul’s fast rising Carlita, Dutch pair Dam Swindle bring their cross-sectional grooves, Dan Shake brings his warm and heartfelt house sounds and Folamour is part of the recent renaissance of young French house and disco producers with a deep love for all music. Then amongst others come much loved melodic house maestros Parallells. The pair are regulars on Agoria’s Sapiens label. Then comes Portuguese NTS favourite and Melodies International label co-founder Mafalda who plays a famously broad selection of love-fuelled house, soul, disco, Latin, funk and more plus the likes of Laurence Guy, Lola Villa, Madd Rod, Magupi, Shugi and YokoO.

The countdown has now begun to this superb cultural getaway on the gorgeous beaches of Portugal.

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FIRST WAVE LINEUP

A-Z:

AMINE K
AUDIOFLY
CARLITA
DAM SWINDLE
DAN SHAKE
DAOX
FOLAMOUR
KALABRESE
LAURENCE GUY
LOLA VILLA
MADD ROD
MAFALDA
MAGUPI
PARALLELLS
SHUGI
YOKOO
& many more tba

Octan Ibiza Announces Stacked lineup for new Encore party and season residency

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The leading Ibiza club announced new Sunday party Encore, welcoming Skream, Dubfire, Enzo Siragusa, Raresh, Apollonia, Traumer and more

 

Tickets and info: www.octanibiza.com

 

Octan Ibiza’s mission to bring no-frills, proper basement clubbing back to Ibiza continues with a huge first wave of names for their phase 1 launch. All-new Sunday party, Encore will change the game and bring the likes of Skream, Steve Lawler, Dubfire, Enzo Siragusa, Paul Woolford, wAFF, Matthias Tanzmann, Raresh, Priku, Archie Hamilton, Lauren Lo Sung, Praslea, Art Department, Darius Syrossian, John Acquaviva, Mason Collective plus many more to the Sunday hotspot of Ibiza. Dan Ghenacia, Shonky & Dyed Soundorom AKA Apollonia return with their Planet Claire residency plus Traumer hosts his own shows across the summer season too.

Encore see’s Island favourite, Tania Vulcano, return to Octan Ibiza throughout the summer along with Ben Rau, Daniel Orpi, ARAPU, Agents of Time, Alisha & Joey Daniel, plus many more announced in their phase two announcement.

Encore kicks off on May 29th and runs until September 25th, with tickets and info at www.octanibiza.com.

Last summer, the cult club in Playa D’en Bossa upgraded its roof terrace with a new central bar, seating area and suspended shade. Famously, the walls have been designed and painted by acclaimed Leeds artist Nicholas Dixon. Inside the Basement is all about an intimate, low-ceiling, personal club experience with a world-class sound system while the Lab offers its own different sound with a high-wall, warehouse aesthetic.

Leading the way this summer is all-new, music-centric Sunday party Encore, which boasts a tasteful mix of quality artists from across the house, tech & underground spectrum. Each and every Sunday throughout the season it will mix up the best names in the game and kicks-off with a huge ‘Traumer Invites’ party that sees Raresh, Priku & Gescu join Traumer on May 29th. The rest of the season will see names like Archie Hamilton, Mason Collective, Francisco Allendes, Joey Daniel, Stefano Noferini, Praslea, John Acquaviva and many more all play.

Other residencies include the return of Apollonia’s much loved and exclusive party, Planet Claire, which is headlined by the famous French trio. On top of this, Traumer will be heading some cutting-edge sets between influential underground guests that will be announced in event order very soon.

It doesn’t end there, Octan Ibiza will be announcing more big names with their phase two Encore release.

For those who come to Ibiza simply for the music and a raw clubbing experience, there will be nowhere better this summer than Octan Ibiza.

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