Ultra Music Festival goes to South Africa and Japan in 2014

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Ultra Music Festival
Following months of speculation and anticipatory hearsay from hopeful dance music enthusiasts across all corners of the globe, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL have today put the rumors to rest by revealing that the World’s Premier Electronic event will be heading to not one, but TWO new locations for 2014!
 
Next year will see both SOUTH AFRICA and JAPAN waving the ULTRA flag, as the world’s most international festival brand continues to export its unique experience to an ever-growing number of territories across the globe!
 
Having already established gargantuan events in Miami, Argentina, Chile, Croatia, Brazil, Korea and Ibiza in its 15-year history, ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA and ULTRA JAPAN will be the EIGHTH and NINTH international editions of the Miami super festival, making ULTRA WORLDWIDE the most international festival brand in the world by quite some way, with events on no less than FIVE CONTINENTS!
 
Guaranteeing the same level of world-class talent, along with the meticulous attention to detail and world-beating production that characterizes all of their worldwide events, Ultra Worldwide will bring its unique experience to two vibrant new markets, both increasingly hungry for dance music.
 
Russell Faibisch – Founder, Executive Producer and CEO of Ultra Music Festival and Ultra Worldwide shared his excitement by saying:
 
"South Africa & Japan are without a doubt two of the most burgeoning territories in the world when it comes to their ever-growing enthusiasm towards electronic music. Their demand for world-class electronic acts have become truly overwhelming of late, and the infrastructures in each place to put on an event like Ultra are healthier than they’ve ever been. These thriving scenes, coupled with the additional fact that these locations are some of the most beautiful I've ever come across, made the decision to expand into Africa and deeper into Asia an extremely exciting one to make."
 
Adam Russakoff – Executive Producer, Talent Booker and Director of Business Affairs for Ultra Music Festival and Ultra Worldwide went on to say:
 
"If there's one ethos that characterizes each and every one of our worldwide events, it's the unmatched experience that we offer our fans. This unique 'Ultra' experience is ultimately achieved by delivering the very best forward-thinking lineups alongside unbeatable production values, and I can absolutely guarantee that next year’s new editions will be no exception.  The local promoters we've chosen to work with in each country both have an exceptional reputation for putting on the biggest and very best events in their markets, and our expansion into such booming territories is something I'm very much looking forward to."
 
 
ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA
 
FEBRUARY 14 – OSTRICH FARM, CAPE TOWN
FEBRUARY 15 – NASREC SHOWGROUNDS, JOHANNESBURG
 
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM (SAST) NOVEMBER 1, 2013
 
PHASE 1 LINEUP 
 
TIËSTO 
ALESSO, NICKY ROMERO, KREWELLA, W&W, 
GOLDFISH, BLACK COFFEE, MI CASA, EUPHONIK & DJ FRESH
 
 
Gracing Cape Town Ostrich Farm [February 14] and Nasrec Showgrounds, Johannesburg [February 15] with the unique and unrivalled experience for which it is so globally famed, ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA will be the first, and by far the biggest, event of its kind to hit the African continent when it lands in early 2014. 
 
What’s more, headlining the entire event will be none other than Dutch superstar DJ, producer and Musical Freedom label boss TIËSTO! A firm favourite with Ultra fans across the world, and without doubt one of the planet's most in demand DJs, Tiësto will be supported by an array of fellow countrymen, in the form of bona fide überstar NICKY ROMERO and chart-topping duo W&W. Flying the flag for Sweden will be 22-year old superstarALESSO, whilst Chicago-based trio KREWELLA look set to provide the much needed injection of bass to proceedings!
 
Tiesto
 
If that weren’t enough, joining these international big hitters in the first wave of talent to be announced, will be a whole host of South Africa’s finest talent and local heroes in the form of Cape Town based duo GOLDFISH,underground house star BLACK COFFEE and the stellar three-piece outfit hailing from Johannesburg, MI CASA. Last but by no means least, legendary house music partners EUPHONIK & DJ FRESH will be stepping up to represent South Africa in style.
 
Shaun Duvet, MD at Electric Music – the South African partner and co-organizer of the festival – added:
 
"Over the past three years we (Electric) have successfully toured the world's biggest DJs and in doing so feel that the South African audience has been building up momentum to take on a festival of massive proportion… All electronically focused of course.  Having been to Ultra Miami and Europe, we felt the market was indeed ready for Ultra South Africa, and judging by the levels of anticipation here, it is."
 
TICKET INFORMATION
 
Ultra South Africa is strictly an 18 and over event. 
 
TICKETS GO ON SALE 
9AM (SAST) NOVEMBER 1, 2013
 
Ticket prices for each event are as follows:
 
CAPE TOWN – FEBRUARY 14, 2013
GATES OPEN 2PM
 
GA
Early Bird – R600
Phase 1 – R700
Phase 2 – R800
Phase 3 – TBA
 
VIP
Phase 1 – R900
Phase 2 – R1100
Phase 3 – TBA
 
 
JOHANNESBURG – FEBRUARY 15, 2013
GATES OPEN 12PM
 
GA
Early bird – R650
Phase 1 – R750
Phase 2 – R850
Phase 3 – TBA
 
VIP
Phase 1 – R1200
Phase 2 – R1500
Phase 3 – TBA
 
VVIP
Phase 1 – R3000
Phase 2 – TBA

NASS 2014 Info and Ticket details

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NASS Festival is back!

The action sports and music festival returns to the Bath and West Showground from 11-13th July 2014.

With tickets officially going on sale at 12pm on Sunday 3rd November demand is high with a limited amount of early bird passes selling out in record time during a flash sale at the end of the festival that saw the likes of Nas, Katy B, Zane Lowe, Hadouken, Skepta, Andy C, Benga top the bill of the 3 day event.

Basked in sunshine for the entire event, there was no shortage of awe inspiring sports action also with a whole host of internationals and the cream of the UKs best skaters and BMX’ers. World Cup Skate Comp saw the strongest foreign contention making the trip over including Brazil’s Kelvin Hoefler and Diego Fiorese but Madrid’s Danny Leon took the title taking home over £5K. Ozzie riders Logan Martin, Brandon Loupos and Todd Meyn flew over for a fierce battle for the top 3 podium places splitting over £10K between them.

Rumours are rife with early speculation over potential headliners and attending star athletes but one thing that is for sure, save the date. Nass is coming…

Here’s what went down in 2013.

NASS 2013 Highlights trailer:

Megadeth to headline Bloodstock 2014

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BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL is thrilled to announce that MEGADETH are confirmed to headline the Sunday night slot in 2014.

This will be the thrash icons’ first appearance at BLOODSTOCK.  In a career nearing 30 years and counting, MEGADETH has sold more than 38 million albums worldwide, earning five consecutive platinum albums in the US and numerous accolades along the way, including 11 GRAMMY® nominations.  The band’s latest studio album released in June, ‘Super Collider’, reunites firebrand frontman Dave Mustaine once again with guitarist Chris Broderick, bassist David Ellefson, and drummer Shawn Drover.  The release debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #22 on the UK album chart and notched up Top 40 album chart debuts in a further 22 countries worldwide.

Megadeth

MEGADETH also recently released a live DVD of last year’s ‘Countdown To Extinction’ 20th Anniversary tour.  Check out this video of MegaDave and the guys thundering through the title track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYzUIKnGVvk.

MEGADETH’s founder, frontman and visionary, Dave Mustaine comments: “2014 is the 20th Anniversary for ‘Youthanasia’, and we are celebrating that by headlining the Bloodstock Festival in the glorious UK.  Every year MEGADETH and our UK fans get closer and celebrate another year of metal greatness together. This is the beginning of 2014…the best is yet to come.”

Tickets for 2014's event are already on sale at ‘early bird’ prices, £115 for a 4-day weekend ticket with camping.  Don't delay, as once the limited ‘early bird’ allocation is gone, it's gone, and tickets revert to full price.  Pick ‘em up now at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/.

In other BLOODSTOCK news, the festival is very proud to announce their recent win at the LIVE UK MUSIC BUSINESS AWARDS 2013 in the ‘Best Festival (under 15K cap)’.  The second ‘Best Festival’ accolade in a row, after picking up 2012’s UK Festival Awards gong for ‘Best Medium sized Festival’!   Long may it continue!!

Already announced as Friday night bill toppers are New Orleans sludgemeisters DOWN. Joining them to headline Saturday night are black metal overlords, EMPEROR.  BLOODSTOCK will be the only UK performances for both bands.

In 2013, over 1.2 million fans from across the world logged on to watch the bands on the BLOODSTOCK main stage, via the Daily Motion live link.  This year was BLOODSTOCK’s biggest ever attendance at just shy of 14,000 and with a site licence of 15,000 we are expecting the 2014 event to sell out in advance, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets!

BLOODSTOCK will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August 2014.  Keep up to date with the very latest info on BLOODSTOCK’s official sites at www.facebook.com/bloodstock and www.bloodstock.uk.com.

Hideout 2013 Highlights Video

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2013 saw a myriad of electronic music's finest descend upon the sun soaked Zrce Beach in Croatia, to provide the soundtrack to the hottest event of the summer. With the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic coast, the festival featured unbelievable boat parties hosted by leading labels and curated a lineup that included the likes of SBTRKT, Skream, Benga, Four Tet and Loco Dice who all delivered unforgettable sets to revellers throughout the week. The highlights of 2013 can be seen in this amazing new video.

Anticipation is already hotting up for Hideout 2014 and organisers have some big news coming in the next few weeks. Watch this space…

Stanton Warriors announce they will be at Glastonbury 2014

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Stanton Warriors are the first official act announced for Glastonbury after they announced it on their facebook page earlier this week!

Stanton Warriors

It will be a 10th anniversary for the DJ duo at the 2014 installment of Glastonbury which sold 120,000 tickets out in a record 87 minutes!

Michael Eavis has confirmed that all three headliners have been booked for Glasto 2014 but has yet to reveal who they are.

Snowbombing announces teaser DJ lineup for 2014

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ANJA SCHNEIDER / ANTONY NAPLES / B-TRAITS / BEN PEARCE / BICEP / BREAKAGE / CARL COX B2B NIC FANCIULLI / DAVID RODIGAN MBE / DISMANTLE / DJ EZ / DUSKY / GORGON CITY / GEORGE FITZGERALD / HORSE MEAT DISCO / J.G. WILKES (OPTIMO) / JAMES ZABIELA / KIDNAP KID / MIDLAND / MISTAJAM / PAUL WOOLFORD / PBR STREETGANG / PSYCHEMAGIC / RODRIGUEZ JNR (LIVE) / ROMAN FLUGEL / SCUBA / SHY FX / SPECIAL REQUEST / WILL SAUL / YOUSEF

As a special ADE treat, Snowbombing has released a small snippet of what to expect at next year’s festival, to whet your whistle. With more announcements to follow, including one of the most exciting headline acts to date, the initial DJ line-up already reads like a ‘Who’s Who?’ of the crème of global turntable talent.

After rating Snowbombing as one of his “2013 highlights”, Carl Cox is returning, with a brand new twist up his sleeve. For 2014 Carl will play back to back with Saved Records boss and Grammy nominated, Nic Fanciulli. The double act will battle it out in a three dimensional boxing ring placed slap bang in the middle of the Racket Club.

Carl Cox said “I can’t wait to play one of the most important festivals of the year again, I was waiting to play Snowbombing for so long, as so many amazing Dj's and live acts have played there and had an amazing time with the party people. If you love the snow and enjoy all kinds of fantastic music, this is the only one. I loved it in 2013, and I cannot wait to go back”

Carl Cox

Reggae royalty David Rodigan MBE and his soundsystem will also make a welcome return for Snowbombing 2014. After hosting last year’s Street Party, Rodigan is no stranger to the alpine air and we can’t wait to have him back.

Having been in the industry for over 10 years, the four man DJ collective Horse Meat Disco, are making their long awaited snowy disco return for 2014. Jim Stanton said:

“We’re super excited to be throwing a party at Snowbombing with some of our favourite DJs.

“It’s one of the most unique events I can think of, blending the best in skiing and snowboarding with the best electronic music in the world”.

Also confirmed and bringing back the old school, is the legendary DJ EZ. He will be joined by one of the biggest names on the German electronic music scene, Roman Flugel who will make his first Snowbombing appearance. Redlight is also returning andwill be joined by turntable technician James Zabiela, “perpetual motion machine”, Anja Schneider and BBC Radio 1xtra and Snowbombing’s loving uncle MistaJam.

Hot Flush head honcho Scuba along with Purp & Soul’s main man Ben Pearce, Digital Soundboy Shy FX, New Yorker Antony Naples and Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe AKA PBR Streetrgang will also be on hand to shake the snow from the trees.

Other outstanding artists joining the blizzard of bookings are B-Traits, Bicep, Breakage, Dismantle, Dusky, GorGon City, George Fitzgerald, J.G Wilkes (Optimo), Kidnap Kid, Midland, Paul Woolford, Psychemagic, Rodriguez JNR (Live), Special Request, Will Saul and Yousef.

With an avalanche of exciting live acts and more DJs soon to be announced, watch this space as Snowbombing 2014 looks set to be biggest show on snow to date!

Snowbombing is also delighted to welcome back both Resident Advisor and Mixmag as media partners for 2014. Let the good times roll!

Prices start at £219 for accommodation and all the entertainment. So don’t be shy, secure your place at the World’s greatest and wackiest show on snow. And, hold tight deposits are only £125 – what at steal!

Sónar Stockholm 2014 announces the first confirmed artists

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Next year Sónar lands in Stockholm for the first time between the 14 and 15 February, 2014.

First confirmed artists so far are Bonobo, an artist very much at the peak of his significant powers, who will bring his acclaimed live show to Sónar Stockholm, as well as Daphni, Caribou's loved electronic dance project, UK's own digital bits crafter Jon Hopkins and the swedish electronic dance music pioneers Skudge and La Fleur.

Tickets are now available here (link a tickets) as well as a special offer for your stay (link accomodation) by our Hotel partner Nordic Light / Nordic Sea Hotel in Stockholm.

In Stockholm where Sónar will present more than 30 artists, live shows and DJs.The festival will take place at Münchenbryggeriet in the city centre. There will be more news to come soon.

 

Sydney Stereosonic Industry Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

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Australia’s most loved electronic music festival Stereosonic, is pleased to announce that industry tickets for Stereosonic Sydney are sold out due to the overwhelming response toward the lineup.  Indicating the continuing rise of electronic music and the popularity of Stereosonic, ticket sales for the festival have exceeded all expectations.  Fans of Stereosonic are advised to purchase their tickets urgently, to avoid disappointment and the likelihood of being scammed by ticket scalpers. 

Stereosonic will showcase an all-encompassing festival experience over two jam-packed days that will feature artists from the spectrum of electronic music genres.  Leading the charge will be chart toppers and music icons: David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Armin van Buuren. 
 The unprecedented response to the international lineup was bolstered by the extraordinary inclusion of over 300 local Australian artists, a record-breaking inclusion aimed at nurturing Australian talent. 

Armin Van Buuren

Stereosonic fans have responded to the 2013 edition of the festival like never before.  Final release tickets for Stereosonic are available from Ticketmaster Australia. Fans are urged to purchase tickets at their earliest convenience to avoid missing this unique artist showcase. 

Sydney – 5th Release (Final Release)
Perth – 4th Release
Adelaide – 4th Release
Melbourne – 4th Release
Brisbane – 4th Release 
To buy tickets, go to: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/stereosonic 

Stereosonic Event Dates:
SYDNEY: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December, Sydney Showground
PERTH: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December, Claremont Showground*
ADELAIDE: Friday 6th December & Saturday 7th December, Adelaide Showground
MELBOURNE: Saturday 7th December & 8th December, Melbourne Showgrounds
BRISBANE: Saturday 7th December & 8th December, RNA Showgrounds

First Acts announced for The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2014

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Fairport Convention | Steve Harley | Tir Na Nog | The Animals | Quill | The Ben Waters Big Band | Marcus Bonafonti | Ian Prowse (Pele)

and Polly and the Billets, The Ukulele Theatre, The Rebelles, Arthur Kitchener, James Warren (Skiffle), Dan Walsh, The Banjo Man Adam Palma.

Also appearing will be a few favourites from 2014 Wildfire Folk, Sons of Clogger, Richard Taylor, Pelico and The Daisy Chain Quartet. 
Emma Stevens

And Introducing the Radio 2 favourite of the moment Emma Stevens

So Far both “Once” and “A Place Called You” have been B Listed at BBC Radio 2. 
Invited onto Chris Evans Breakfast Show as special guest where he invited her, live on air, to play at Carfest South in aid of Children in Need.!

You can watch the video on YouTube below

Emma Stevens – Riptide – debut play – Chris Evans – BBC Radio 2

Earlybird Tickets Now on Sale

Bloodstock announce three more bands for 2014

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First up, Polish death metal legends DECAPITATED. This will be the band’s first appearance at BLOODSTOCK! Decapitated are hard at work on their as-yet-untitled sixth studio album, set for release in 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Decapitated excitedly declared, "Bloodstock, here we come!!! Finally, after many years, it's time to play at one of the biggest metal festivals in the UK. Can't fucking wait! It's an honour to perform on the Bloodstock stage for so many people. Hopefully we will kick your asses with our new album! See you soon!" Not familiar with the band yet? Check out the title track from their last record, ‘Carnival is Forever’ at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Wpo8j1Ta0 and then stay up to date with the band on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/decapitated.

Joining them, BLOODSTOCK luminaries SAXON will be returning to the festival in 2014! The legendary British metalheads released their twentieth album ‘Sacrifice’ in February, via UDR, featuring stunning cover art from BLOODSTOCK founder and fantasy artist Paul Raymond Gregory. Watch the video for the album’s title track at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d_6BkhKPAk. In November, the band will release ‘Unplugged And Strung Up’, a 14-track collection of alternative takes on classic SAXON tracks. Get full details at: http://www.saxon747.com.

Saxon

All hail! US thrash metal icons FLOTSAM & JETSAM will also appear at BLOODSTOCK 2014! Did you know? The band’s 1986 debut album (which featured Jason Newsted) was awarded an impressive 6K score by Kerrang! magazine, the first in Kerrang!’s history. The band are currently working with Pledge Music on a full remake of their classic second album ‘No Place For Disgrace’. To pledge and for regular updates, including preview video clips from the studio, visit: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/npfd. FLOTSAM & JETSAM are also touring in support of latest, eleventh studio album ‘Ugly Noise’. Keep tabs on the band at: http://www.facebook.com/flotsamandjetsam.official and http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com/.

Tickets for 2014's event are already on sale at ‘early bird’ prices, a bargainous £115 for a 4-day weekend ticket with camping.  Don't delay, as once the limited ‘early bird’ allocation is gone, it's gone, and tickets revert to full price.  Pick up your discounted tickets now at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/.

This year, over 1.2 million fans from across the world logged on to watch the bands on the BLOODSTOCK main stage, via the Daily Motion live link.  2013 was BLOODSTOCK’s biggest ever attendance at just shy of 14,000 and with a site licence of 15,000 we are expecting the 2014 event to sell out in advance, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets!

Already announced as Friday night bill toppers are New Orleans sludgemeisters DOWN. Joining them to headline Saturday night are black metal overlords, EMPEROR.  BLOODSTOCK will be the only UK performances for both bands.