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Brand new festival ‘One Out’ launches in Unique Location Just Outside London

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Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Artwork, Paul Woolford, Krystal Klear, La La, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Menendez Brothers and many more will play the festival in June 2021

One Out Festival: Sign Up

One Out Festival – Home

After a difficult year, One Out Festival’s much anticipated debut gives house and disco aficionados something irresistible to look forward to on 19th June 2021: playing across two fantastically realised stages with world class sound, lush green landscapes and the snaking Thames River at Apps Court Farm in the heart of Surrey, will be global superstars Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Artwork, Paul Woolford, Krystal Klear, La La, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Menendez Brothers and many more. Ticket Pre-Sale opens October 15th, and General Sale October 16th at One Out Festival: Sign Up. You can be safe in the knowledge that if One Out 2021 is postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, full ticket transfers or refunds will be available. 

Set over the 86 acres of Apps Court Farm, with rolling greenery, hidden lakes and a beautifully natural vibe just 35 minutes from London, One Out is a festival curated by music lovers, for music lovers. It will be a friendly and forward looking coming together of music obsessives in a personal and intimate setting, surrounded by ancient forests and with the glistening River Thames streaming past nearby. A vital attention to detail when it comes to light, sound and location is what stands One Out Festival apart as it welcomes you to get down on a house music Main Stage and Disco Big Top with plenty of hi-tech trimmings. 

Musically, every shade of house and disco is covered in real style. First up is New York legend Roger Sanchez, who has helped shape the underground sound for decades on vital labels like Strictly Rhythm, his own Stealth and Ministry of Sound. Coming off the back of his Top 5 Chart hit with Diplo, Paul Woolford also lines up with his broad house sound, which covers everything from peak time anthems to vocal gems and deeper cuts, while Artwork always brings the energy as a long time party starter who has an unveiled knowledge of how to move a floor.

Hannah Wants is the headliner to see for those who like their house with some seriously earth shattering bass, and Krystal Klear is a fellow contemporary trendsetter who runs the label Cold Tonic and has released on Running Back, Madtech and more while heading cult underground clubs all over the planet. With Defected associate and high energy selector Sam Divine, hit making bass, house and garage outfit Low Steppa as well as La La, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Philip George, Menendez Brothers and residents such as Ben Read, Chris Thomas, Dale Castell, DEZ and LUCiD all playing, One Out Festival is all set to make a spectacular and unforgettable debut. 

One Out Festival knows we are #BetterAsOne, and is ready and waiting to get the dance music community back together and dancing once again. 

Current Line up

Hannah Wants 

 Roger Sanchez 

Artwork 

Krystal Klear 

LA LA

Low Steppa 

Mambo Brothers 

Paul Woolford 

Philip George 

Sam Divine 

The Menendez Brothers

WEISS

Residents:

Ben Read

Chris Thomas 

Dale Castell 

DEZ 

LUCiD

More artists to be announced

https://www.facebook.com/oneout.festival/
https://www.instagram.com/ONEOUT.FESTIVAL/

ARTBAT Unveil Exclusive One Mix For Apple Music

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Listen Here –https://music.apple.com/us/station/artbat/ra.1532080349

Unstoppable Ukrainian duo ARTBAT continue to reach new heights with their huge new One Mix on Apple Music, which is packed with exciting new music and much loved gems to keep fans dancing.  

ARTBAT had a standout 2019 and monstrous start to 2020 and have managed to keep on serving up fresh new music both solo and in collaboration. This exclusive new mix features their trademark brand of melodic, emotive and atmospheric techno and comes hot on the heels of their massive No.1 track ‘Best Of Me’ featuring Sailor & I on Metaphysical. 

That tune is their third Beatport main chart No.1 in a row following the massive CamelPhat collaboration ‘For A Feeling’ and their excellent ‘Keep Control’ remix. It proves the pair is in a fantastic run of form that has placed them right at the forefront of the global underground and made them at home on key labels such as Afterlife, Diynamic, Watergate and Kontor Records. 

Gigs have been on pause this year, of course, but ARTBAT are DJs who know how to play huge outdoor stages or intimate clubs alike having lit up clubs and festivals like Awakenings, Fusion Festival in Germany, Warung in Brazil, EDC in the US and Asia, Tomorrowland, DGTL and Loveland, as well as Hï Ibiza and DC10 Ibiza, Watergate Berlin as well as many others. 

As soon as the world can dance again, ARTBAT will be ready and waiting to resume their place in the booth. But until then, their Apple Music mix offers fans plenty to get excited about. 

https://www.facebook.com/artbatmusic/

Tracklist

ARTBAT – Intro (no label)

Claudio Ricci – Sternentreiben (Patrice Baumel Remix) [Stripped Down Records]

ARTBAT – ID (unreleased)

Perry Farrell & Maceo Plex – Let’s All Pray for This World (Maceo Plex Glitchy Remix) [Last Man Music]

Ben Bohmer – Zeit & Raum (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]

Camelphat & Foals – Hypercolor (ARTBAT Remix) [Sony RCA]

ARTBAT, Sailor & I – Best Of Me [Metaphysical]

\Melawati – Daliah (Maceo Plex Remix) [Ellum]

ARTBAT & BOg – ID (unreleased)

ARTBAT & CamelPhat – For A Feeling  [Sony RCA]

Monkey Safari – Safe [Spectrum (NL)]

Electric Zoo: Supernaturals unveils first names for 2021 edition w/ Tiesto, Nina Las Vegas, Duke Dumont, Alesso

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NEW YORK’S PREMIERE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL

KICKS OFF ITS 12th YEAR AT RANDALL’S ISLAND PARK NYC W/ ALESSO, TIËSTO, TEST PILOT, NINA LAS VEGAS AND MORE

Dates: 3-5th September 2021

Tickets: http://www.electriczoo.com 

New York, NY, October 8, 2020 – Made Event, the powerhouse producers behind internationally renowned Electric Zoo Festival, are thrilled to announce the stellar phase one lineup for Electric Zoo 2021: Supernaturals taking place over Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4 and 5 on Randall’s Island in New York City. 

After an unfortunate postponement in 2020, Electric Zoo is announcing its return as Electric Zoo Supernaturals. For its 12th edition, New York’s premiere electronic music festival will feature genre-spanning headlining performances including bass master Illenium, house maestro Kaskade, Grammy-nominated hit-maker Alesso, Deadmau5 as his infamous techno alias Testpilot and a special sunset set by Tiësto. Additional festival favorites slated for phase one include world-class DJs — Brazilian Dirtybird cohort Bruno Furlan, U.K. house and bass wizard Chris Lorenzo, British house sensation Duke Dumont, Manchester favorite Mason Maynard, Australian radio host and DJ Nina Las Vegas, California’s bass music maestro Seven Lions, French house don Shiba San, L.A.’s future bass king Valentino Khan, bass honchos Zeds Dead and dubstep kingpin Zomboy. An additional 50 artists are to be announced. Stages are hosted by freeform electronic label Wakaan, Zeds Dead’s imprint Deadbeats, and LA party collective Brownies & Lemonade. 

“While we are beyond excited to share the first phase of Electric Zoo’s 2021 artist lineup, we are even happier to report a nearly 50% year to year increase of artists who exemplify our continued commitment to deliver lineups that embody the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, reflecting the true composition of our global electronic music community,” says Electric Zoo’s SVP and Senior Director of Talent, Kevin Mitchell. Electric Zoo is expected to release an additional 50+ artists in a second major artist announcement at a later date.

Known for its extravagant and outlandish annual themes created with intelligent artistry, Electric Zoo 2021 will take music fans on a cosmic musical journey beyond their wildest imaginations with Supernaturals, a gathering that embraces unexplainable phenomena, from Bigfoot to Area 51 and open music fans’ minds to new sounds and experiences. 

Since its inception, the founders have taken E-Zoo around the globe, creating satellite soirées in Mexico, Brazil, and China. Still, its three-day hometown run in dance music mecca NYC continues to be the most popular, selling out year after year.  A crowd of nearly 100,000 gather in Randall’s Island Park annually, according to organizers, with a record-breaking 107,500 attending in 2019.  2021 will be another ambitious undertaking destined to transport its fans beyond musical boundaries.

In response to the Covid pandemic, Electric Zoo 2021: Supernaturals plans to take enhanced safety protocols.  Electric Zoo continues to monitor the COVID situation and work with leading health & safety professionals to provide a safe experience for all fans, performers, and crew.

Phase One Lineup

ALAN WALKER

ALESSO

ALY & FILA

ANDREW RAYEL

ARTBAT

BLACK TIGER SEX MACHINE

BRUNO FURLAN

CARNAGE

CHAMPAGNE DRIP

CHARLESTHEFIRST 

CHRIS LORENZO

COSMIC GATE

CRYSTAL SKIES

DEORRO

DUKE DUMONT

EKALI

FATUM

GAMMER

GHASTLY B2B EPTIC

I_O

ILLENIUM

JOHN SUMMIT

JVNA

KASKADE

LIQUID STRANGER

LOUD LUXURY

LSDREAM

MARTIN IKIN

MASON MAYNARD

MIME

MITIS

MOORE KISMET

NINA LAS VEGAS

OFFAIAH

PAX

PEEKABOO

RINZEN

RIOT TEN

SEVEN LIONS

SHIBA SAN

SHIP WREK

SIPPY

SUBTRONICS

TESTPILOT

TIËSTO (SUNSET SET)

TYNAN

VALENTINO KHAN

VAMPA

WESTEND

WRECKNO

ZEDS DEAD

ZOMBOY

More Information on ELECTRIC ZOO: SUPERNATURALS

www.electriczoofestival.com

https://www.facebook.com/ElectricZoo/
https://www.instagram.com/electriczoony/

Camp Bestival announce Movies theme for 2021

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Camp Bestival 2021

We are very pleased to announce the return of Camp Bestival, back in the spacious grounds of Lulworth Castle from Thursday 29th July to Sunday 1st August. Scored by the very best music acts around and bursting with blockbuster action don’t miss out on Camp Bestival 2021 because we mean it when we say ACTION.

Featuring a cast and crew that reads like the greatest soundtrack ever made, expect movie music magic from the likes of Fatboy Slim who remains our weapon of choice to top the bill on Saturday night following a set from special guests Friendly Fires. We’ll say hello to the nightclub sounds of Groove Armada and we’ll most certainly have heaven on our minds when Becky Hill takes to the stage heading a glittering Friday night Castle Stage triumvirate that also includes a tasty turn from Kelis and Sophie Ellis-Bextor featuring daring doyens of the dance, Sink The Pink.

Winner of ‘Best Family Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards 2019, we’ve got family entertainment galore in the fresh coastal air with a host of CB faves including risqué tearaways Dick and Dom, outrageous live scientists Brainiac Live, and Cbeebies legends Mr Tumble, Mister Maker & Rebecca Keatley, Andy & The Odd Socks and Sam & Mark. And we have singalong joy with the BRIT School, and performing arts amusements from Stagecoach, plus Art, Science, Dance & Circus Workshops, and kiddie friendly techno-colour courtesy of Big Fish Little Fish, and Junior Jungle.

You’ll see stars all weekend long right across the capacious castle grounds with music from Level 42, Max & Harvey, Georgia, The Selecter, Sara Cox, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems, The Sugarhill Gang – Furious 5 ft Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Vengaboys, Heather Small, The Sherlocks and Louise Redknapp.  Our cinema scope will catch the sights and sounds of David Rodigan, Reef, Space, Tim Burgess, Biig Piig, Mae Muller, Self Esteem, DJ YODA PRES. FILMSTOCK, The Cuban Brothers, Norman Jay MBE and Cheryl Hole. And we have scene-stealing sets from Craig Charles, Gengahr, Jaguar Skills, Dub Pistols, S Club 2, The Wurzels, LTJ Bukem, Krafty Kuts, Klaus Blatter, R.A.E, Tamzene, Fleetmac Wood, Hungry Heart, Purple Rave – A Prince Tribute, Bowie Disco and many more. 

Our movie-themed weekend won’t be short on the talkies with comedy and spoken word appearances from Trigger Happy TV’s Dom Joly, award winning author Irvine Welsh, and snooker great and leftfield music authority Steve Davis and his DJ partner Kavus Torabi. Plus, there’s more verbalising and vaudeville across the weekend from the likes of Scummy Mummies, Man Vs. Baby, TheDadLab and Wacaday mainstay Timmy Mallett!

No Camp Bestival would be complete without lashings of bonhomie and fabulous fare. So, expect food and drink fun that caters to all tastes including The New Foodies hosted by Fred Sirieix, live fire demos, traders tutored by The Black Farmer’s Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Neil Rankin, DJ BBQ, Fizz Bar and Mother Earth’s Open Kitchen.

If contemplative vibes are more your focus, then head to Slow Motion to enjoy the delights of yoga, breathwork including an appearance from Richie ‘the breath guy’ Bostock, meditation, sound healing, ayurvedic workshops, and a sleep retreat. Or set your pulses racing with Fit Camp including wild runs, HIIT & family boxing, and a holistic triathlon.

With a cast of long-term faves already in place, Camp Bestival also has some superstars in the making with the Palace our teen area, Stargazy Presents ‘Keep It Cosmic’, a blend of music & mixology, the Giggle Box our new comedy venue, Cirque Bijou’s High Wire Spectacular and, of course, the Full Moon Cinema, all brand new for 2021.

And following its smash-hit debut performance Wild Tribe gets star billing with a host of earthy and earthly activities including the Big Build, Water Slides & Ziplines With Woodland Tribe, Spinney Hollow Craft Village, Mossy Crow, Bushcraft, Bivouac & Fire Building, Interactive Theatre and Calm Spaces.

As ever, there are a multitude of options for camping out at Camp Bestival. Featuring the very finest in outdoor living, check out all the expansive options that range from our roomy General Camping fields, through the generous plots of Camping Plus and Backstage Camping right up to the none-more luxurious Boutique options, Campervans, Caravans and beyond.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 stage splits and more

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Today Reading and Leeds Festivals announce day tickets for the 2021 editions of the festival are on sale now, with day splits also being revealed, alongside some exciting new additions to the line-up including Gerry Cinnamon, girl in red and Sports Team. The three-day festival takes place on 27-29 August 2021, returning to Reading’s famous Richfield Avenue and Leeds’ legendary Bramham Park with headliners Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Post Malone, Queens of the Stone Age, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Disclosure. Day tickets and full weekend tickets are on sale via https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/reading-and-leeds-festival

Reading and Leeds Festival have also announced several more names across the 2021 main stages. Celebrated British hardcore punk band Gallows are set to make an almighty return to Reading and Leeds, having last performed at the festivals in 2013. Having emerged from the underground punk scene in 2005 with the explosive albums ‘Orchestra of Wolves’, ‘Grey Britain’ and their most recent ‘Desolation Sounds’, the band will undoubtedly bring their confrontational, ferocious and anarchic live performance to the festivals’ stages.

Following their stratospheric rise in 2020, indie alt rock six-piece Sports Team are set for an explosive return to Reading and Leeds in 2021. Their dedicated legion of fans can be sure to expect hits from the band’s chart-topping Mercury Prize nominated debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’ and anticipate a highly electrifying live performance led by frontman Alex Rice.

Nova Twins are also set to bring their dominating, boundless energy to the Reading and Leeds stages. A force to be reckoned with, the London based female duo refuse to conform to any template, championing their own a unique bass-heavy genre-warping sound. They use their platform to advocate inclusivity and diversity, influenced by the socio-political experiences of their day-to-day experiences.

Dreya Mac’s explosion onto the rap scene with her debut single ‘Skippin’ quickly showed the world her ferocious multiple abilities – singing, rapping, dancing and directing. Her performance is set to be a great showcase of the contagious energy and mesmerising flow that’s earning her worthy attention.

Liverpool’s legendary indie rockers The Wombats are also making a return to the Reading and Leeds stages, undoubtedly bringing a selection of their infectious, guitar-driven beats and hooks from across their 4 studio albums, including iconic indie bangers ‘Let’s Dance to Joy Division’ and ‘Moving To New York’, and some future pop licks from their latest album ‘Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life’.

Manchester’s house DJ duo Solardo have rapidly become the main flag-bearers for their hometown’s iconic musical history. Working with CamelPhat, Loco Dice, Eli Brown to name a few, and remixing the likes of Calvin Harris, Gorgon City, Dua Lipa and MK, has led to residencies in Ibiza, giving them the perfect credentials to bring the dance party to Reading and Leeds.        

Gerry Cinnamon will be bringing his relatable, anthemic, sing-a-long hits including ‘Canter’ and ‘Sometimes’ to the festival for the first time. The already legendary live performer has been on an exponential rise with his sophomore album shooting straight to UK Number 1 in the Official Album Charts earlier this year. His performance is not to be missed with his ability to whip audiences into a frenzy and inspire electrifying arena-wide singalongs. 

With over 50 million followers and the third most-followed music channel in the UK behind Ed Sheeran and One Direction, Watford-born YouTuber and rapper KSI is set to take to the Reading and Leeds festival stage next year. Evolving from a YouTube sensation to boxing champion to a bonafide, respected artist, fans can expect him to play tracks from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Dissimulation.

Bradford’s Bad Boy Chiller Crew (BBCC) meteoric rise from driving an ice-cream van to underground wonders has caught the eye of many, becoming one of the most hyped new acts of 2020. BBCC are modernising the fundamentals of classic old-school garage tunes to produce authentic, bop-worthy bass-lines, ready to hit festival crowds.

The transition from online creator to rapper has proved extremely rewarding for Niko B with his hit ‘Who’s That What’s That’ peaking at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart this year and also touring with NSG. His blend of hip-hop and comedy has created something unique that the festival audiences will be eager to see.

Originally a YouTube channel sharing founder member Joe Lazcru’s DJ mixes, the Crucast collective featuring Lazcru, Skepsis, Darkzy, Bru-C, TS7, Kanine, Window Kid, and MC AD have been taking the music scene by storm. Pushing a vital new strain of beats that include electro house, DnB, garage, and more, Crucast will be returning to Reading and Leeds in 2021 showcasing plenty of chunk bass and high-octane rhythms that will have the festival crowds dancing well into the night.

girl in red brings a striking blend of raw and relatable alternative pop from Norway, quickly becoming celebrated for her unapologetic, powerful songs about love, mental health, and sexuality. Since breaking onto the scene in 2018, girl in red has captured the attention and hearts of her 6.7 million monthly Spotify listeners, swiftly establishing her as a teenage queer icon.

Following her rise to fame as a YouTuber, Ivorian Doll has hit rap scene hard and true with fiery wordplay and pop appeal all at once. As the self-proclaimed “Queen of Drill”, she will be sure to make her debut performance at Reading and Leeds is one to remember.

Fresh from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Lie Out Loud’ through the iconic Chess Club Records, Bloxx have fast become a force to be reckoned with in the indie pop world. Led by vocalist/guitarist Fee Booth, the Reading and Leeds crowds can look forward to Bloxx’s cathartic bangers that seamlessly define the emotion attached to growing up in a satellite town and experiencing love for the first time.

Dual-fronted power pop Hot Milk are set to bring a chaotic blend of pop-rock anthems and catchy choruses. In just two short years since exploding onto the scene, their angsty female/male vocal duo approach has commanded them high-profile support slots for the likes of the Foo Fighters and You Me At Six, proving them as ones not to be missed!

DAY SPLITS
 
FRIDAY READING/SATURDAY LEEDS
(A-Z)
 
AJ Tracey
Ashnikko
Catfish & The Bottlemen
Dreya Mac
Gallows
Jack Harlow
Lewis Capaldi
Mabel
Madison Beer
MK
Nova Twins
Sports Team
Stormzy
 
SATURDAY READING/SUNDAY LEEDS
(A-Z)
 
Beabadoobee
DaBaby
Disclosure
Dojo Cat 
Fever 33
Post Malone
Sigrid
Solardo
The Wombats
Two Door Cinema Club
 
SUNDAY READING/FRIDAY LEEDS
(A-Z)
 
100 Gecs
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bloxx
Charli XCX 
Crucast
Gerry Cinnamon 
girl in red
Hot Milk
Ivorian Doll
KSI
Liam Gallagher
Lyra
Neck Deep
Niko B
Queens Of The Stone Age 
Sofi Tukker
Yungblud

Sound City announce 2021 first additions

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Sound City

Revered and celebrated as a defining weekend in the new music calendar, the leading champion of emerging UK talent, and globally-recognised Sound City is set to return bigger and better than ever in 2021- standing as the first place to catch your next favourite act and the only destination to find the artists soundtracking the year ahead. With three full days of music discovery right across the city of Liverpool, the very best emerging sounds and artists can be found in the most unusual venues and spaces.  

Ahead of the curve with its new music weekend and conference playing host to the thinkers and movers at the forefront of music culture, Sound City welcomes 100s of acts and figures looking here first for what comes next in music. 2021 looks set to be no different, with its bumper first wave of names featuring generational leaders, homegrown trailblazers and scintillating new faces all poised to seize the year as their own. 

Carving out his own unmistakable place in modern music, Rejjie Snow heads to Sound City for an action-packed headline set brimming with his distinctive hip-hop charm. With an eye on the future ready to be unveiled, expect a must-see coronation at Sound City next year. 

Bursting with eclectic sounds and a diverse lineup that picks upon the stories and exciting artists making their own out of each, Sound City is tapped into every corner of what comes next for music. A vibrant local story of wide-eyed ambition, Red Rum Club take to the Sound City stage in 2021 for a celebratory homecoming headline slot while The Murder Capital bring their powerful presence to Sound City in 2021 for a jaw-dropping look at what comes next for one of the most important new bands going. Electro-punk boundary breakers Working Men’s Club bring their incendiary live show to Sound City next spring, while indie-pop reigns supreme with Abbie Ozard and Thomas Headon both making appearances in Liverpool next year on their way to the top. Set for big indie stages, The Snuts bring the fire to Sound City next year while the city’s own The Mysterines take to the stage proving why they’re one of the most talked about new bands in the UK right now. 

Speaking about headlining Sound City 2021, Red Rum Club said:
“Sound City as a festival is massive for us. It’s been the biggest live original music festival in our hometown since we started out as a band. We’ve always strived to get on the bill at any level we could, so to be headlining next year is truly humbling for us. We feel proud and excited! We always try to deliver something special whenever we play a hometown show and Sound City ‘21 will be no different…”

On playing a hometown set at next year’s Sound City, The Mysterines said:
“We’re so excited to be playing Sound City next year. As it’s our hometown we always look forward to playing shows in Liverpool. We’ve missed festivals this summer so much and we can’t wait to play!”

Another local titan, Jamie Webster brings tracks from his Top 10 Album ‘We Get By’ for an almighty singalong, whilst rising guitar favourites The Lathums drop in on their way to a landmark 2021.  With the likes of Louis Berry, The K’s, Stanleys, TTRRUUCES, Rosehip Teahouse, Bull, Sprints and more all confirmed – Sound City stands above the rest with the sounds soundtracking your 2021. 

These first names stand as an early taste of what to expect from the return of Sound City, the first stop for the biggest acts on the planet to make their early mark and for fans to discover the sounds and artists ready to soundtrack the year ahead. Announcing a 50% representation of women and minority genders in artists playing the festival next year on this first announcement and promising music discovery at every corner, it’s impossible to leave Sound City without a new favourite act, with 2021 now more important than ever for thriving and exciting new music.

Speaking about Sound City 2021, Managing Director Rebecca Ayres says:
“It brings me great joy to announce the first names and details for Sound City 2021. In an incredibly tough year for all of us in the music and events industry, it’s now more important than ever to support live music and new exciting music – something we’ve lead the way on for nearly 14 years. 2021 looks set to be our biggest Sound City to date, with incredible names like Rejjie Snow, Working Men’s Club and The Murder Capital, as well as unmissable local talent in Red Rum Club, The Mysterines, Louis Berry and Jamie Webster to name but a few, with more still to announce. 2020 may have passed us by, so looks like we’ll have to pack twice the amount of fun into 2021? We’ll see you there!”

Continuing their long-standing relationship, Sound City is once again the UK’s lead festival partner for Keychange, a global movement focused on the restructuring of the music industry to achieve gender equality. Sound City are committed to championing gender equality across all of their global musical projects from Sound City Korea, Ipswich and latest streaming platform Guesthouse. Leading a vast array of festivals and events across the UK and beyond, the focus remains on achieving 50% representation of women and minority genders by 2022 – with a 50% representation of women and minority genders announced in the festival’s first batch of names and a range of initiatives, panels and more lined up in collaboration with Keychange over the coming months. Alongside Keychange participants Hello Delaware and Isobel Nieb being announced for Sound City today, this week as Keychange marks the UK Keychange Week, expect a range of collaborative events including a very special launch takeover from Keychange via Sound City’s pioneering Guesthouse platform – which has been bringing live performances and new artists to screens across the globe over the past few months, adapting to a new world with music at the forefront. 

As a part of Sound City celebrations, the Sound City+ Conference returns in 2021, sitting as a hotbed of forward-thinking ideas and discussion on what lies ahead for the music and entertainment industries. Bringing together figures from across the globe for what’s primed to be one of the first opportunities to reconvene and examine the music landscape after a transformative 12 months, the Sound City+ Conference will feature a range of programming, panels and speakers not to be missed. Giving back and inspiring a new generation, the future of music once again thrives through the streets of Liverpool. 

Tickets for Sound City 2021 are available from 10am on Wednesday September 23rd, with a limited batch of festivals tickets on sale at exclusive earlybird prices for 48 hours only. Full general release weekend, day and VIP tickets are on sale from 10am on Friday September 25th. 

Taking over a bubbling UK music capital once again with the best in new and exciting music, there’s nothing quite like Sound City.

Creamfields 2021 announce more acts

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The countdown has officially started for Creamfields 2021 and to mark the occasion the electronic festival giants have announced more acts to the ever growing line up including Nina Kraviz, Afrojack, Jamie Jones, Alan Fitzpatrick, Solardo, Paul van Dyk, Josh Wink, Richy Ahmed, Aly & Fila, Matrix & Futurebound feat. Rhymester, TNT aka Technoboy n Tuneboy, Sub Zero Project, Headhunterz, Sound Rush, DJ Isaac, Adaro, Sefa and Andy Whitby.

Nina Kraviz

This latest onslaught join the likes of Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, Andy C, ANNA, Bassjackers, Ben Nicky, Boris Brejcha, Brennan Heart, Carl Cox, Chase & Status (DJ Set), Chris Lorenzo, Claptone, Cosmic Gate, Cristoph, Darren Styles, deadmau5, Dimension, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Disciples, Eli Brown, Enrico Sangiuliano, Eric Prydz HOLOSPHERE, Example, Fisher, Franky Wah, Friction, Gareth Emery, Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, Holy Goof, Hot Since 82, Hybrid Minds, James Organ, Jax Jones, Jonas Blue, KC Lights, Kölsch, Kutski, La Fleur, Laidback Luke, Leftwing:Kody, Low Steppa, Martin Garrix, Mason Collective, Michael Bibi, MK, My Nu Leng, Nightlapse, Notion, Offaiah, Oliver Heldens, Paul Woolford, Peggy Gou, Pendulum – TRINITY, Pete Tong, SASASAS, Scooter, Sigma, SOSA, Sub Focus (DJ Set), Sven Väth, Tchami, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici, W&W and Yousef.

As one of the biggest festivals of the summer season, this year’s edition was sorely missed, however, celebrated virtually for the #CreamfieldsHouseParty which featured some of the best performances from the festival over the last few years, attracting millions of viewers from around the world.   

With many more acts still to be announced over the coming months, Creamfields will be one festival not to be missed next year!  #BringItOn21

Ibiza Culture – Brand new VIP service for the Perfect White Isle Experience

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Ibiza Culture: ibizaculture.com/about-ibiza-culture

The global pandemic means Summer 2020 was one to forget. Summer 2021, then, has even more riding on it and promises to be an unforgettable release as people all over the world are set free. Waiting in the Balearic Isles to make it a summer like no other is VIP concierge company Ibiza Culture, whose years of expertise will ensure you have a truly high class, exclusive and luxurious holiday you will never forget.  

Ibiza Culture is all about putting together tailor made experiences in premium locations. Expect clean white villas with deep blue pools and gorgeous terraces, back lit palm trees and plush sun loungers, all with huge walls of glass that allow the warm sun to shine in as you live your very best life. Imagine plunging into the crystal clear green-blue Mediterranean from the deck of your super yacht, swimming up to white sand beaches and snorkelling in hidden coves… all this and more is what Ibiza Culture will make happen for you. 

This experienced and acclaimed VIP concierge company is a go-to for VIPs who want to attain the unattainable. It has contacts built up over 12 years, with a wealth of experience and insider knowledge that will connect you with a side of the island you never knew existed. Acting as your one point of contact, Ibiza Culture takes care of your very own unique and bespoke itinerary to make sure you have a red carpet trip of a lifetime without a care in the world. 

Ibiza has a long and cultural history, with an abundance of hippy vibes, which are extremely prominent even today. The start of this movement alongside tourism development in the 60s made Ibiza the ‘place to be’ for artists, creatives and writers – and it is very much the same to this day. Next to the world renowned super clubs and VIP party spaces, there is a wealth of things to explore from the winding pathways of the ancient town of Evissa to more than 80 paradise-like beaches via restaurants that are some of the most acclaimed in the world, with mouthwatering seafood served in the balmy open air as the sun sets into the sea.   

Ibiza Culture has access to over 150 of Ibiza’s most premium villas, yachts and restaurant tables. They are here to create a perfect VIP experience that makes you feel a million dollars and ensures you won’t have a single stress or worry on your trip. They handle the full booking process from start to finish and have a wealth of knowledge and experience that they are ready to share to make this the best holiday possible. 

From sunny days on deck to lazy afternoons on a lounger via evenings of high class dining, Ibiza Culture is here to help you plan your ideal getaway. They can show you the epitome of opulence and offer the most bespoke and luxury villas, in premium locations all across the island, with tailor made experiences perfectly suited to your needs. Large private swimming pools, decor to die for and luxurious surroundings – what could be more fabulous?

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Whatever your version of paradise, Ibiza Culture can help you realise your most fantastical holiday dreams.

Terminal V announces initial acts and two-day event for Easter 2021 showcase w/ Richie Hawtin, Sven Vath, Nina Kraviz, Honey Dijon and more

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DATE: SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH APRIL, 2021

LOCATION: THE ROYAL HIGHLAND CENTRE GROUNDS, EDINBURGH

TICKETS & INFORMATION: https://terminalv.co.uk/ 

2020 headliners re-sign for 2021, withtonsof new additions for the newly expanded two day event across Easter weekend in April

Having made its name by producing Scotland’s most impressive one day festival, Terminal V now go one step further and announce that, for the first time in its history, they will host two genre-busting days of musical programming. All of the confirmed acts for the postponed 2020 event such as Charlotte De Witte, Eats Everything, Floorplan, Honey Dijon, Shanti Celeste, Octo Octa, Ben UFO and Avalon Emerson as well assoe new additions such as Sven Vath, Alan Fitzpatrick, Perc, Dax J, Ben Sims, Haai, Green Velvet, Monika Kruse,  and more will all play across five expertly produced stages on Saturday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 4that the now legendary home of The Royal Highland Centre grounds in Edinburgh. 

Terminal V 2021 will now offer double the action, double the acts and of course double the good times. Previous headline bookings have been maintained and honoured by the hoard of top-level artists that are a major part of the Terminal V family. That means that the full spectrum of electronica is more than catered for each day. 

Who better to start with than with Saturday session headliner Plastikman Richie Hawtin, the Canadians’ uncompromising and forward thinking style will dovetail perfectly with the harder edged artists featuring that day such as big hitters Alan Fitzpatrick, I Hate Models, Helena Hauff, Dax J, Nina Kraviz, Luigi Madonna, and Belgian main room mistress Charlotte De Witte. 

As well as this sizzling array of headliners there will also be a raft of support acts that can more than hold their own with the A-listers. Featuring on Saturday’s growing techno bill will be Perc,  Shdw & Obscure Shape, T78, and of course regular heavy hitters Frazi.er and Stephen Brown.

Terminal V is techno through and through but they also know a thing or two about what it takes to fire up a dance floor and on Saturday you can also find a truly diverse range of artists from across the musical spectrum. We welcome back Hessle Audio main man Ben UFO as well as Avalon Emerson, old friend and bad man selector Eats Everything, gospel house father and daughter duo Floorplan, Haai, Honey Dijon, Kornel Kovacs, Classic Music Company don Luke Solomun, Detroit digger Mike Servito, Milo Spykers, Octo Octa, Peach Discs boss Shanti Celeste, and Ejeca completes phase 2 of the first day’s event.

Moving on to day 2 and Sunday will feature a legion of techno titans and top of that bill is Cocoon boss and all round legend Sven Vath. The Frankfurt character will be joined by close friends and main room mainstays Ben Sims, Kink (live), Perc, Green Velvet, Regal, Rebuke and Serbian leading lady Tijana T. Aiding and abetting on the tougher stages will be Parisian artist Airod and Carlota.

As well as presenting the many shades of techno day 2 at Terminal V 2021 will also be home to all manner of selector specialists including Chicago lynchpin Derrick Carter, Moxie, Eli Brown, Hammer, Prok | Fitch, and Solardo.

As an added bonus, there are also some double weekend appearances for a handful of acts,playing both the Saturday and Sunday,  including Terminal V favourite, Hamburg’s Helena Hauff alongsideweekend appearances from Scotland’s very own Stephen Brown and Frazi.er + more TBA.

The artist announcements most definitely do not stop there, with another 25 names to be announced to this sprawling event later this year.  Just make sure that you do not sleep on the tickets for this monstrous event as they will not hang around for long.

Lineup (A – Z)

AIROD

ALAN FITZPATRICK

AVALON EMERSON

BEN SIMS

BEN UFO

CARLOTTA

CHARLOTTE DE WITTE

DAX J

DERRICK CARTER

EATS EVERYTHING

EJECA

ELI BROWN

FLOORPLAN

FRAZI.ER

GREEN VELVET

HAAI

HAMMER

HELENA HAUFF

HONEY DIJON

I HATE MODELS

KINK (live)

KORNEL KOVACS

LENA WILIKENS

LUIGI MADONNA

LUKE SOLOMUN

MAN POWER

MIKE SERVITO

MILO SPYKERS

MOXIE

NINA KRAVIZ

NITE FLEIT

OCTO OCTA

PERC

PROK | FITCH

REBUKE

REGAL

RICHIE HAWTIN

SHANTI CELESTE

SHDW & OBSCURE SHAPE

SOLARDO

STEPHEN BROWN

SVEN VATH

T78

TIJANA T

PLUS MUCH MORE TBA

Social Avenue Announce new Socially Distancing Line ups and Guidelines for October

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October will see Social Avenue continue but with new Covid regulations starting this weekend

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Manchester’s Social Avenue continues to lead the way in safe but atmospheric socially distanced partying with the news of their full September and October schedule. Playing over the next few weeks at Trafford Park will be the likes of Patrick Topping, Solardo, Yousef, Josh Butler B2B Bontan, Mr Scruff, Norman Jay MBE, Enzo Siragusa, Darius Syrossian, Steve Lawler, Alan Fitzpatrick, Kreature and East End Dubs amongst many more. 

Word has now spread nationwide about Social Avenue, which has set a benchmark for socially distant but hugely enjoyable days and nights out. Each event finds you set up with your social bubble at your own table, while a world class ‘Void Tri Motion’ sound system supplies the sounds. On-site bars are all fully stocked and there is a wealth of delicious street food, and further entertainment comes from cameo areas where you can set up the perfect social media selfie shot, all while saying at a safe distance. Of course, one-way systems will be in place in toilet areas, bars and around the site to keep you safe, and face masks and coverings are advised, with sanitiser stations available throughout the site.

Musically the next few months are mouthwatering once again, with Hit & Run kicking off on September 25th with Bou & Randall B2B Chimpo for all your cutting edge d&b needs. The following evening, Circus Recordings are in town with head honcho Yousef, plus a special back to back between Josh Butler and Bontan. Sunday brings a wealth of legends in for  La Discothèque with the deep digging vinyl obsessive Mr Scruff, funk and soul great Norman Jay MBE, plus local house and techno heroes James Holroyd and Krysko.

In October there will be trio of big names all playing two consecutive nights each, with Trick founder Patrick Topping on October 3rd and 4th, Manchester’s Solardo, who run their own Sola on October 10th and 11th and Jamie Jones bring his years of house know how over two dates on October 17th and 18th. As well as this, on the 2nd, Kaluki serve up a sensation tech house sound track from Fuse founder  Enzo Siragusa and Rossi, Moxy Muzik returns once more on the 16th with the aways on form Darius Syrossian and Lauren Lo Sung, then for more edgy house thrills, Viva Warriors and Steve Lawler headline on October 23rd, and there is then a Do Not Sleep double header as the much loved Ibiza crew bring techno mainstay Alan Fitzpatrick and Kreature on the 24th and rolling dub tech and minimal men East End Dubs, Chris Stussy and Ray Mono on the 25th. 

Line ups:

Friday 25th September – Hit & Run w/ Bou & Randall B2B Chimpo

Saturday 26th September – Circus Recordings w/ Yousef, Josh Butler B2B Bontan, James Organ

Sunday 27th September – La Discothèque w/ Mr Scruff, Norman Jay MBE, James Holroyd, Krysko

Friday 2nd October – Kaluki w/ Enzo Siragusa, Rossi

October 3rd & 4th – Patrick Topping 

October 10th & 11th – Solardo

Friday 16th October – Moxy Muzik w/ Darius Syrossian, Lauren Lo Sung

Friday 23rd October – Viva Warriors w/ Steve Lawler 

Saturday 24th October – Do Not Sleep w/ Alan Fitzpatrick, Kreature

Sunday 25th October – Do Not Sleep w/ East End Dubs, Chris Stussy, Ray Mono