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The Prodigy, Skrillex, CamelPhat, Keinemusik, Hot Since 82 and more announced for EXIT Festival 2023

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The first 23 names for EXIT Festival 2023 can be revealed today and they include the legendary return of the most influential electro-punk band of all time, The Prodigy, with tens more to come in the next few months.

After a multi-year break, the band are to return to EXIT, and it’s a place they have a rich history and deep connection with the Serbian audience. It is also an event they have said is their favourite to play in all the world so you can expect this date to be a real highlight of their comeback international tour, as the band’s founder Liam Howlett explains: “EXIT is our favourite festival! We were there (in Serbia) when a lot of sh*t went down. They hold us in their hearts as a special bend, and we love the people there.”

The EXIT 2023 programme runs from July 6th – 9th at the famous Petrovaradin Fortress and it will be headlined by electronic music revolutionary Skrillex, rock sensation Viagra Boys, the Keinemusik collective as well as CamelPhat, Hot Since 82, Vintage Culture and Indira Paganotto. The performances of The Toasters, Cockney Rejects, Human Rias, Mortal Kombat, Zoe Kida and many others have also been confirmed. A total of 23 names are ready to take their place in the EXIT Universe by coming to four of Exit’s favourite stages – Main Stage, mts Dance Arena, Visa Fusion and Explosive for this fantastic four day celebration.

The Prodigy has been a leading force in the global electronic scene for decades. Songs like “Firestarter,“ ”Breathe,“(which premiered in Belgrade) “Smack My Bitch Up,“ “Voodoo People,“ “No Good (Start The Dance),“ “Out Of Space,“ and “Everybody In The Place“ are not only the huge part of musical history, but have been integral to the upbringing of generations around the world for the past 30 years. Their immense popularity in the region is evidenced by breaking the Main Stage attendance records at each of their performances, which are expected to be repeated next  year. Their 1995 concert in Belgrade’s Pionir Hall left an indelible mark on Serbian society after the wars and sanctions, reconnecting young people with the world and providing them with a sense of freedom, rebellion, and revolution through music. This connection was deepened at the EXIT festival from their first performance in 2007 through the 2009 edition, to 2013 and 2016. The members of the most influential electro band of all time showed how much they loved the local audience when they proudly declared that EXIT is their favourite festival and that they love the Serbian people!

The Prodigy: EXIT is our favorite festival!

Many thought, including the band itself, that The Prodigy would stop performing after the tragedy, but we knew this wouldn’t be the case. The comeback concerts in London showed that the fire in them burns stronger than ever, and the iconic band’s reunion with its favourite, EXIT audience, will surely be the most emotional yet. In July, we will witness a moment of true music history, which will reach its highest point with a special laser projection of Keith Flint” said the founder and CEO of the EXIT festival, Dušan Kovačević.

Skrillex, the American producer and DJ who has wild memories of Exit, will also return to the Petrovaradin fortress. After his first performance at the Main Stage in 2014, which is remembered as one of the greatest in the history of Exit, he was so delighted by the atmosphere that he decided to cancel his other performances and stay until the end of the festival. This musical innovator has eight Grammy Awards, which is a record in the electronic music scene. Releases such as “My Name Is Skrillex,” “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,“ “Recess,“ and collaborations with the biggest global stars like Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber and Diplo, Ellie Goulding, and J Balvin have redefined the entire genre. Next July, Skrillex returns to the Petrovaradin Fortress in full force and with a minimum of two more albums announced.

Viagra Boys and their eccentric frontman Sebastian Murphy, professional jazz musicians and hardcore veterans from Stockholm, are coming to Serbia for the first time, straight to Exit’s Main Stage! Their music is strongly based on the elements of parody and satire, presented at their very first EP, “Consistency of Energy,“ followed by their debut album “Street Worms,“ and last year’s LP “Welfare Jazz.“ Scottish producer/DJ duo LF System is also coming to the EXIT Festival’s Main stage – these hitmakers are known for their refreshing soul sound, topping the UK Singles Chart and earning a platinum record with their single “Afraid to Feel.“

Keinemusik, CamelPhat, Hot Since 82, Vintage Culture and Indira Paganotto Coming to the Dance Arena!

The DJ and producer crew Keinemusik consists of &ME, Rampa and Adam Port, who have made this project one of the world’s leading house attractions. They affirmed their status at this year’s Burning Man and are coming to Serbia for the first time. The guys from the duo CamelPhat boast sold-out performances at Wembley and Hydra Arena, their own night at the Creamfields festival in the impressive Steal Yard Arena, and a Grammy nomination, and they are also coming to EXIT for the first time, at the peak of their popularity. Their nearly 20-year-long career has had many essential chapters, including the global hit “Cola,“ a collaboration with ARTBAT on the track “For A Feeling,“ and the latest single “The Sign“, created in collaboration with Tale Of Us, which reached the #1 spot on the Beatport chart. Hot Since 82 brings everything fans of house, deep house, and tech house could wish for. The loyal Dance Arena audience is perfectly aware of the kind of atmosphere he can create and that critics rightly describe his music as “the most sophisticated in the UK”.

Vintage Culture made his big breakthrough on the global electronic scene with covers of iconic songs like “Another Brick in the Wall“ and “Blue Monday“. In the meantime, many of his releases have gone platinum and reached the top of the Billboard, Spotify, and Beatport charts. He recently presented a new single, “Commotion,“ in collaboration with the legendary Maxi Jazz. Many electronic music fans still haven’t had time to fully process the masterful closing of the No Sleep Festival and Exit’s No Sleep Novi Sad Stage, both marked by Indira Paganotto’s recognisable psytechno style. She has just released a new EP, “Lions of God,“ with each and every one of its tracks reaching the top of the Beatport chart. The line-up also includes Human Rias, who became the only performer in history to both open and close the mts Dance Arena last year! First name of Pachamama stage is local Sarasvati Druna Band.

The beloved Visa Fusion Stage will host the iconic American ska band The Toasters, who are “hitting the gas, not the brakes” after four decades on the scene. They have over 7,000 live performances under their belts, while Mojo Magazineincluded them among the most influential ska bands of all time. The Visa Fusion Stage line-up will also include Belgrade’s Mortal Kombat, with its hard sound and provocative lyrics and the charismatic singer-songwriter Zoe Kida.

The fierce Explosive Stage will host the Swedish hardcore punk band Wolfbrigade, the Californian melodic hardcore band Ignite, the Cleveland thrash metal band Midnight, the British Cockney Rejects, Mirror and The Bar Stool Preachers, the Romanian atmospheric folk black metal band Sur Austru, as well as the cult American thrash metal band Sacred Reich.

Early-bird tickets are on sale from 87 EUR +b/f. Tickets can be purchased here. The sunniest Holiday Offer begins on Thursday, 15th December — with each purchased ticket for EXIT 2023, fans will get a ticket for one of EXIT’s seaside festivals as a gift.

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Far&High release official video for their latest single ’Sans Vetements’.

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Music Video here

Kinetika proudly welcomes the Far&High duo with a single which became a social media phenomenon even before its official release.

With massive support from Solomun himself the track has made a huge amount of noise on the Internet.

Lyrically this is the Pro- or Anti- Fashion manifest. You choose your side and your own interpretation.

Artists: Far&High
Title: Sans Vetements
Record Label: Kinetika Music
Cat.Number: KIN006
Release Date: 9th December 2022

Tracklist:
1) Sans Vetements

Dubai’s Soho Garden Announces December and New Year Plans

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Peggy Gou, Sven Vath, Solomun, Dixon and more headline

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Dubai’s Soho Garden Meydan and new sister venue Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah continue to offer up the most tasteful and cultured night life experiences in the region this winter. Across the two venues, New Year’s Eve will feature Dixon, Mind Against, Satori and Solardo, with Fideles and Roger Sanchez playing on New Year’s Day, while the rest of December welcomes the likes of Sven Väth, Meduza, Solomun, Sonny Fodera and many more will all play. Find out more at www.sohogardenpalm.com

Soho Garden Meydan is a cutting edge entertainment destination for serious music lovers. It is a place to hear underground DJs from across the world with many different spaces to explore and discover. Immersive clubbing experiences are heightened by cutting edge light and sound with the best in house and techno at the Playroom. It is an intimate indoor club space that runs late and will take you into the next dimension, while Black/Code is the largest space with spectacular production and futuristic design for 3000 people.

Highlights at Meydan include Dixon, Mind Against and Satori live on New Year’s Eve and Fideles on New Year’s Day. The December run starts on the 9th with Sven Vath on the 17th, Massano on the 22nd, Ilario Alicante on the 23rd, Francis Mercier on the 24th, Mathame on the 29th and Adriatique on the 30th.

Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah meanwhile is another brand new and ground breaking space on top of the Nakheel Mallon the Palm Jumeirah. It has an upper level outdoor area and is a lively space with stunning views of the famous Dubai skyline as well as lush greenery and powerful production.

At Palm, New Year’s Eve will be headlined by Solardo with Roger Sanchez on New Year’s Day. December also features Solomun on the 16th, Sonny Fodera on the 17th and So:Disco and Mousse T & Shapeshifters on the 28th.

This is another high class month of top level house and techno DJs from across the spectrum.

LINE UPS:

Dec 9
Meydan
Sven Vath

Dec 10
Palm
Meduza

Meydan
Kas:st

Dec 16
Palm
Solomun

Dec 17
Palm
Sonny Fodera

Meydan
Rampa vs &me

Dec 22
Meydan
Massano

Dec 23
Meydan
Ilario Alicante

Dec 24
Meydan
Francis Mercier

Dec 28
Palm
So:Disco
Mousse T & Shapeshifters

Dec 29
Meydan
Mathame

Dec 30
Meydan
Adriatique

Dec 31
Meydan
Dixon
Mind Against
Satori live

Palm
Solardo

Jan 1
Palm
Roger Sanchez

Meydan
Fideles

Cross The Tracks reveals NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Children of Zeus, Son Little, Yazmin Lacey and Annahstasia for 2023

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They will join Masego, Kelis, Alfa Mist, Gilles Peterson, Roy Ayers, Ravyn Lenae, DOMi & JD Beck, Loose Ends, Hermanos Guitiérrez, CARRTOONS, Channel One and more

Cross The Tracks 2023

Tickets: https://www.xthetracks.com/
Date: Sunday 28th May, 2023
Location: Brockwell Park, London
Facebook / Instagram: @xthetracks

Cross The Tracks is lining up another irresistible celebration of soul, jazz and funk and more for Brockwell Park, London on May Bank Holiday 2023. A second wave of names includes NxWorries (aka Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) plus Children of Zeus, Yazmin Lacey, Son Little and Annahstasia. These come on top of first wave names Masego, Kelis, Alfa Mist, Gilles Peterson, Roy Ayers, Ravyn Lenae, DOMi & JD Beck, Loose Ends and many more. But the music is not all there is scheduled with a creatives’ market, talks, panels and workshops by charity partners, site art and so much more for a wonderful summer time session so get your tickets now.

These latest names are headed up by the world renowned ­super-duo Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge who joined up first in 2014 and have since come back together to work again after Anderson .Paak’s solo career took off. Their first release in years ‘Where I Go’ proved a big hit and again mixes up hip-hop and rap with catchy hooks and killer basslines. They’re joined by Children of Zeus, the Manchester pair who have brought real soul to UK hip-hop over the course of countless essential singles in the last few years. Their tender bars and heartfelt beats are simply irresistible.

Also joining are singer, songwriter and storyteller Yazmin Lacey, an R&B and soul sensation on First Word Records, plus Son Little, an American rhythm & blues musician from Philadelphia whose album Like Neptune has won critical acclaim. Last of all for now is Annahstasia, an LA/NYC soul musician who weaves her spiritual evolution into hypnotic vocal tapestries.

This year’s event is a cultural wonder packed with 70+ hours of music and loved for its open minded crowd, free-spirited atmosphere and mix of musical class – some old, some new, plenty of things in between but all of it innovative and fresh. Next the music there will be over 40 breweries from across South London, more than 40+ food and drink traders and specially designed stages.

The location for this tasteful celebration is Brockwell Park, a lush green space with bespoke bars, food concessions, luxury toilets for VIP access and lush chillout areas all adding extra comforts to the natural beauty of the ornamental ponds, formal flower beds and walled garden that you will find.

These latest names come on top of the already announced likes of soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop stars such as Masego, Kelis, Alfa Mist, Gilles Peterson, Roy Ayers, Channel One, Ravyn Lenae, DOMi & JD Beck, Loose Ends, Hermanos Guitiérrez, CARRTOONS with tens more.

Cross The Tracks 2023 is s­haping up to be the best edition yet so secure your tickets now.

LINEUP

NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Masego, Kelis, Alfa Mist, Gilles Peterson, Roys Ayers (farewell tour), Yazmin Lacey, Ravyn Lenae, DOMi & JD Beck, Children of Zeus, Son Little, Annahstasia, Loose Ends, Hermanos Guitiérrez, CARRTOONS, Channel One, The Silhouettes Project, BCUC, The Count, Chelsa Carmichael, Cherise, Lunch Money Life, Handson Family + more to TBA

BLOODSTOCK reveals Thursday line-up + 10 more for the Sophie Lancaster stage

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After just last week revealing their final headliner, MESHUGGAH and special guests, HELLOWEEN joining the bill, BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce even more bands for 2023, including the entire Thursday eve, opening party night line up!!

Headlining Thursday night on the Sophie Lancaster big top stage are hotly tipped, industrial goth duo, SKYND.  Also bringing the noise once you’ve set up your tent and cracked your first beer are power metal outfit WARKINGS, Texan death metal squad FROZEN SOUL, post-nu-core parody five piece, THE VIOLENT INZIDENT and opening the afternoon’s proceedings are Brighton M2TM alumni, TRIBE OF GHOSTS. 

Also joining are a slew of bands filling out the Sophie Lancaster stage line up across the weekend.  On Friday, expect to see the likes of avant garde goth duo ZETRA, Birmingham prog metal squad DAKESIS and THE ENIGMA DIVISION (feat. former Xerath guitarist, Conor McGouran).  Landing a slot on Saturday are thrashcore 4-pce TORTURED DEMON,  Cambridge post-rock trio THE GREY, Danish heavyists EYES and death metal/hardcore fusionists CASKET FEEDER.  Rounding out the bill on Sunday will be psych/doom outfit TUSKAR, French riffmonsters STENGAH and Brum metalcore gang OVERTHRONE. 

You can also now sign up for the very popular ticket Deposit Scheme. With payments spread across 6 monthly instalments, it makes it much more manageable to pay for your weekend ticket. An initial payment of £34.50 is due upon sign up (which you can do at any time before 21st Feb), then five additional payments of £27.50 will debit your bank account on 28 Mar, 28 Apr, 29 May, 28 Jun, with a final instalment on 28 Jul. Sign up to the scheme here.

BLOODSTOCK’s 2023 Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners are KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MESHUGGAH, and MEGADETH. Also appearing are HELLOWEEN, IN FLAMES, DEVILDRIVER, ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, SACRED REICH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SEPULTURA, WHITECHAPEL, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, CROWBAR, SEETHING AKIRA, UGLY KID JOE, DECAPITATED, GATECREEPER, ZEAL & ARDOR, KING 810, UNTO OTHERS, URNE, ALL HAIL THE YETI, DEAD LABEL, NONPOINT, CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL, BROTHERS OF METAL, GUTALAX, UUHAI, INVISIONS, COBRA THE IMPALER, and TROLLFEST. Many more are yet to be announced. 

With tickets selling faster than ever for 2023, all VIP packages and campervan passes are already sold out. Grab your weekend tickets now at the ticket store.  

Get full festival information at bloodstock.uk.com.

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

SOUNDSTORM attended by more than 600,000 fans across three days

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Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, Hardwell, Dish Dash, Carl Cox, Solomun, David Guetta and more take centre stage
‘THE LOUDEST WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST, organised by MDLBEAST, sees festival goers enjoy 260 hours of live music from 200 artists across seven stages
More than 600,000 fans attended the 2022 edition of SOUNDSTORM, organised by MDLBEAST and the highlight attraction of ‘THE LOUDEST WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST’. This year’s event was 61% bigger than last year with revellers enjoying 260 hours of live music from 200 artists across seven stages under the Banban desert skies. Bruno Mars and David Guetta concluded the three-day festival with stunning Saturday shows.
SOUNDSTORM 2022 saw the BIG BEAST, DOWN BEAST and DANCE BEAST settings joined by four UNDERGROUND stages, on a site with a total area of more than 5.5 million square metres. As well as EDM, hip hop and R&B, this year saw indie added to the diverse range of musical genres across several stages.
First, there’s the Guinness World Record-breaking BIG BEAST, which is the largest stage of them all. Measuring 135.5 feet, the stage welcomed hard-hitting international DJs such as Tiesto, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, R3HAB, DJ Khaled (and friends), Bruno Mars, as well as David Guetta.
David Guetta, who headlined Saturday night on the BIG BEAST stage at SOUNDSTORM, commented that the feeling of performing in the Kingdom was “so special” because it “feels like being part of something that’s bigger than me”. He played a ‘Future Rave’ set on Friday night with Morten and  said: “When it comes to Saudi Arabia, I’ve been directly involved since day one with what is being done here, because I played the first SOUNDSTORM festival in 2019.  What I see as I’ve started to play in Saudi is people with happy faces.” The BIG BEAST stage on Friday was also home to the most memorable of nighttime sets courtesy of global sensations DJ Khaled and Swedish House Mafia.
Appearing live in Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the concluding night saw Bruno Mars dedicate hit tune ‘Just the Way You Are’ to every fan watching his spectacular show on SOUNDSTORM’S BIG BEAST stage. Mars said: “Thank you to everyone for making our first time in Saudi Arabia so special – I’d like to come back again real soon.”
On Saturday, Solomun blasted off UG1 with a standout set and Steve Aoki followed Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike while Nervo, Claptone, Cedric Gervais, Timmy Trumpet, AfroJack, Morten, Acraze and more all played across the weekend. The final act on the BIG BEAST stage for 2022 to keep the legions of fans bouncing was electronic favourite Marshmello.
The Underground stage was divided into four different sub stages house and techno from Cirez D, Artbat, Carl Cox b2b Nic Fanciulli, Carl Cox solo, Sven Väth, Jamie Jones b2b Seth Troxler, Butch, Polo & Pan, Thomas Melchior and more on Thursday. On Friday, Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, Anna, Loco Dice, Cassy, Hot Since 82, Damian Lazarus, Fred P, Janaret and more will line up and on Saturday Luciano, Solomun, La Fleur, Ricardo Villalobos, Solardo, James Hype, Art Department, Chris Lake and more brought the quality.
BIG BEAST headline acts on Thursday and Friday at the three-day festival included Tiësto, Swedish House Mafia, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, Nancy Ajram, Amr Diab, and many, many more.
Ramadan Alharatani, CEO at MDLBEAST, said: “This year’s third edition of SOUNDSTORM has emulated the success of its predecessors, exceeding our own expectations as well as our guests, delivering a world-class festival experience, and ushering in a brand-new chapter for the regional music scene. Whilst setting new benchmarks for future music events staged in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, we’re equally proud of the legacy these last three days leave behind.
“The response we’ve witnessed at SOUNDSTORM, and the feedback of huge anticipation we’ve received ahead of BALAD BEAST, highlights the love, appreciation, and demand for music amongst our communities. It is a beautiful mix that will advance the creative economy, inspire new talent, and propel the Middle East’s position as an emerging global hub for music, art, and culture.
“On behalf of MDLBEAST, I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have made SOUNDSTORM 2022 so enjoyable and impactful – from our dedicated staff and valued partners to the fans in attendance and artists on stage. We now look ahead to SOUNDSTORM 2023 and our fourth edition, so watch this space and stay tuned for news and updates in due course.”
This was a weekend that provided memories to last a lifetime. But fear not, because for people still in the region the beast is coming back soon to Jeddah on December 9th and 10th for BALAD BEAST, a stunning spectacle in the traditional courtyards of the city on the Red Sea with Carl Cox, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and many more.
FUN FACTS
200+ artists
61% bigger than last year
260+ hours of live music
80s metre high main stage
1300+ containers on site
5, 533, 985 sqm of festival space
7 stages
3 nights
100 food and beverage units
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About MDLBEAST:

MDLBEAST LLC is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. MDLBEAST was established following the success of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, in 2019.

Retro In The Park Expands to Two Days

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Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Graeme Park, K-Klass and more headline
 
The finest celebration of old school music Retro In the Park, welcomes tens of world class DJs and live acts across four stages 
Tickets are on sale now and will sell out so move fast to get yours at https://retrointhepark.com/
The newly expanded two day event offers even more chances to get immersed in those unforgettable old school sounds and good time grooves . It goes down at Towneley Park, the largest park in Burnley with 180 hectares of lush green rolling fields that will become a real party haven.
Each stage at the festival will have its own look and feel, with cutting edge production, punchy sound and immersive lights all bring each one to life in a unique way. On both days, the most authentic old school brands in the scene will host their own stage.
90s Baby takes you back to that golden era like no other, with a wide range of the decade’s biggest live acts, all reunited for an unmissable event that will transport you back to your youth. Across the weekend the likes of Lange, 4 strings, Phats & Small, Baby D, N-Trance, Allison Limerick and a huge guest to be announced will all play.
Millennium Classics Dome is an event series dedicated to the sleek house sounds of the 2000s right up to the present day with all the biggest hitters lined up. You can expect scintillating sounds from Soul Avengerz, Trimtone, Ben OC, Paul & Ben Taylor (Back 2 Back 3 hour set) and more across both days.
Retro is the cult and long running party helmed by Paul Taylor. It’s a cultured celebration of all things house from across the ages with plenty of classics and favourites from stars of the scene. He will play as well as the likes of Roger Sanchez, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Brandon Block,  Jon Fitz & Abigail Bailey, Peter Heller, Judge Jules, Todd Terry, Graeme Park, Jon Pleased Wimmin, K-Klass (Live + DJ Set) plus live performances by Kathy Brown and Sandy B.
Angels is a well-respected and historic club brand that very much defined clubbing in Burnley during the 1990s. Across the weekend it represents all things house whether hard, funky, vocal or uplifting from John Kelly, Rob Tissera, Paul Bleasdale, Luvdup, Matt Bell and Rick Jones amongst more.
The scene is set for the most comprehensive and escapist celebration of all things retro yet, so make sure to get your tickets booked for this unmissable throw down.
FULL LINE UP
SATURDAY
Retro stage
Roger Sanchez
Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago
Brandon Block
Jon Fitz & Abigail Bailey
Peter Heller
Paul Taylor (End Set)
Ben Taylor
Live performance by Kathy Brown
90s Baby Trance Big Top
HUGE Headliner TBA
Lange
4 strings
Southside Spinners
Marcella Woods
Millennium Classics Dome
Soul Avengerz
Trimtone
Tony Walker
Marc Dennis
Matt Barker
Nadia Lucy
Stuart Pilling
Matty Robinson
Angels Arena
John Kelly
Rob Tissera
Paul Bleasdale
Mick Clarke
Sempie
SUNDAY
Retro Stage
Judge Jules
Todd Terry
Graeme Park
Jon Pleased Wimmin
K-Klass (Live + DJ Set)
Paul Taylor (End Set)
Ben Taylor
Live performance by Sandy B
90s Baby Big Top
Phats &Small
Baby D
N-Trance
Rozalla
JX
Livin Joy Ft Luzahnn
Alex Party
Alison Limerick
Millennium Classics Dome
Ben OC
Paul & Ben Taylor (Back 2 Back 3 hour set)
Fusion Brothers
Richard Osadzenko
Angels Arena
Luvdup
Matt Bell
Rick Jones
Big Danny
Sempie
Mick Clarke

BLOODSTOCK welcomes MESHUGGAH and HELLOWEEN

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BLOODSTOCK is renowned for being for the fans, by the fans. HQ listens hard all year round to which bands BLOODSTOCKers want to see at the festival, so this announcement is sure to be a crowd pleaser, adding two of the most heavily requested acts as a new main stage headliner and as a special guest.  If that seals the deal for ordering your tickets, don’t forget the ticket deposit scheme has now launched, letting you spread payment over six instalments. Without further ado… 

BLOODSTOCK’s Saturday night Ronnie James Dio main stage headliner will be the most excellent, Swedish tech metal legends MESHUGGAH; their very first time headlining the festival.  If you’ve never caught them live before, you are in for a treat. Come and see why they are so respected!  The band’s most recent album ‘Immutable’ landed earlier this year, spawning the epic video for ‘I Am That Thirst’, which you can check out here.

Secondly, the revered German power metallers HELLOWEEN, swoop into Sunday’s main stage special guest spot. Check out their video for ‘Best Time’ – taken from last year’s self-titled album – which features a guest appearance from Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz. Markus Grosskopf, bass player & founding member of HELLOWEEN, can’t wait and explains why… “Playing the UK is always something special for us. Back in 1989, the energy and dedication of the British fans was the decisive reason for us to record our first live album ‘Live in the UK’ there, instead of any other country in the world. Our headlining shows in May 2022 once more proved why the UK is the cradle of metal!”

You can also now sign up for the very popular ticket Deposit Scheme!  With payments spread across 6 monthly instalments, it makes it more manageable to pay for your weekend ticket. An initial payment of £34.50 is due upon sign up (which you can do at any time before 21st Feb), then five additional payments of £27.50 will debit your bank account on 28 Mar, 28 Apr, 29 May, 28 Jun, with a final instalment on 28 Jul. Sign up to the scheme here.

In case you missed it, the grass roots music-supporting METAL 2 THE MASSES 2023 programme has begun! If you’re a self-released or unsigned band, throw your hat in the ring to land a slot on BLOODSTOCK’s New Blood stage next August. Regions include MERSEYSIDE (Liverpool), BURNLEY, OXFORD, EAST ANGLIA (Norwich), NORTHANTS (Northampton), CHELTENHAM, BIRMINGHAM, CHESTERFIELD, NORTHERN IRELAND (Belfast), REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (Dublin), SHEFFIELD, HITCHIN, MANCHESTER, MILTON KEYNES, BOURNEMOUTH, LEEDS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ESSEX (Colchester), KENT (Gravesend), BRISTOL, NORTH WALES (Wrexham), LEICESTER, STOKE ON TRENT, SOUTH WALES (Cardiff), NOTTINGHAM, DEVON & CORNWALL (Saltash), SCOTLAND (heats locally, final in Edinburgh), and LONDON. Not only that, this year, BLOODSTOCK also welcomes back POLAND and NORWAY events and is thrilled to bring in the former Yugoslavia countries, which will be hosting inaugural heats in SLOVENIA, CROATIA, SERBIA and MACEDONIA. The final will be held at the Lomljenje Metalom Open Air event in Croatia.  Full details of all venues and who to contact to enter in each region, can be found here or on Facebook. Heats kick off very soon – apply NOW so you don’t miss out!

BLOODSTOCK’s 2023 Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners are rounded out by none other than KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and MEGADETH. Also appearing are IN FLAMES, DEVILDRIVER, ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, SACRED REICH, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SEPULTURA, WHITECHAPEL, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, CROWBAR, SEETHING AKIRA, UGLY KID JOE, DECAPITATED, GATECREEPER, ZEAL & ARDOR, KING 810, UNTO OTHERS, URNE, ALL HAIL THE YETI, DEAD LABEL, NONPOINT, CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL, BROTHERS OF METAL, GUTALAX, UUHAI, INVISIONS, COBRA THE IMPALER, and TROLLFEST. Many more are yet to be announced. 

With tickets selling faster than ever for 2023, all VIP packages and campervan passes are already sold out. Grab your weekend tickets now at the ticket store.  

Get full festival information at bloodstock.uk.com.

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

London based Henri Bergmann’s brand new compilation for Renaissance lands at Apple Music 

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Henri Bergmann’s trajectory in 2022 has been nothing short of stratospheric; whether remixing for, or by, Echonomist, Mia Mendi, Johnathan Kaspar, Dee Montero and Murat Uncuoglu (to name but a few); collaborating with Biesmans or touring the globe, she’s swiftly moved to the apex of dance music’s creative illuminati.

Now she delivers her first mixed compilation for Renaissance, a clubbing bastion who are synonymous with the format. “It’s a pleasure and honour to take on this mix for Renaissance,” she says, “They know a thing or two about what makes a comp’ work in this style and genre so the pressure was on to deliver. The mix is an eloquent snapshot of recent favourites, current and future bombs and, of course, a few of my own productions for good measure!”

True to her word, Henri kicks the mix off with her gorgeous rework of Dee Montero’s ‘Solena’ and then proceeds to swiftly shift through the gears over the course of the next hour. Along the way she features Adriatique, Denis Horvat, WhoMadeWho, Toto Chiavetta, Final Request and more; even her very latest single, the Tale Of Us championed ‘Simulacrum’ is woven into the deft soundscape. “It’s always a challenge and self-debate over what, and what not to include, but overall, I had real fun putting it together. I hope people enjoy it,” she happily concludes.

Tracklist:
1 ) Dee Montero – Solena (Henri Bergmann Remix)
2 ) White Label
3 ) Toto Chiavetta – Automation
4 ) Henri Bergmann, Wennick – Simulacrum
5 ) Henri Bergmann, Biesmans – Mind Control (Echonomist Remix)
6 ) Daniele Di Martino – Prometheus
7 ) WhoMadeWho – Silence & Secrets (Adriatique Remix)
8 ) Avangart Tabldot – Jaxa
9 ) Dor Danino – Who’s The mother
10 ) Denis Horvát – Cha Cha
11 ) White Label
12 ) Final Request – The Ultimate

Photo Gallery – Love Machine 2022

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Love Machine happens in a secluded spot in the sun-baked mountains of Jacumba that allows you to submerge yourself in music, health and wellness tucked away in the shadows of the California Desert.

It’s a place to hear world class music from Dixon, Pan-Pot, KiNK, Denis Sulta, Doc Martin, wAFF, DJ Heather, Innellea, Sébastien Léger and many more. 

But also to soak up inspirational art, mindful and holistic workshops, yoga, and healthy lifestyle awareness with all manner of performances and workshops from local talents as well as stars from around the world, live art and great food and you have a perfect way to spend a few days restoring your sense of inner peace.

Here are some of the best photos that capture its unique magic.