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CRAIG DAVID SET TO BRING ‘TS5’ TO DEBUT EDITION OF SOUTHERN SUNSET FESTIVAL

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Welcoming party people to the idyllic setting of Hastings beachside, Southern Sunset are proud to reveal none other than Craig David as the first artist set to perform at the festival’s inaugural edition this coming summer.
Taking place at The Oval in East Sussex on 5th September, the arrival of Craig David will see the R&B & Garage legend bring his hugely popular TS5 concept to the coastal venue, following a series of huge residencies at Ibiza Rocks in recent years, where Craig’s weekly pool parties have proved the most in-demand ticket on the island.
Widely recognised as a pioneer of the UK garage scene, Craig David’s double-decade career has seen the ‘Fill Me In’ star rack up a whopping 14 BRIT Award & 2 GRAMMY nominations, in addition to a record haul of 5 x victories at the MOBO Awards, with the iconic vocalist scoring a mammoth run of 15 x Top 10 singles in the official UK Charts thanks to timeless tracks such as ‘7 Days’ and ‘Walking Away’.
Lighting up Southern Sunset with his TS5 party – where Craig amalgamates his live vocals with a sizzling DJ performance as he produces live mash-ups and edits of his biggest hits – the eagerly anticipated September event is the latest brainchild of Jorge Meehan & Brian Murphy, founders of UK mega-brand, JBM Music. Booking 328 artists over the course of 64 huge music events and festivals in 2019, JBM Music is rapidly garnering a reputation as a true behemoth of the events scene. Bringing over 53,000 attendees to their previous events, 2020 promises to be an even bigger year for JBM – who were recently nominated as ‘Best Large Club Promoter’ at the annual Skiddle Awards.
Following a sold-out run of shows on his UK tour, fans are urged to act fast to secure tickets for this simply unmissable Craig David performance, with Southern Sunset passes available here
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Hastings/The-Oval/Southern-Sunset-Festival—Craig-David-TS5/13682759/

More acts added for DOWNLOAD 2020!

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Download Festival, the world’s premier rock event, has announced further acts including ALTER BRIDGE, BOWLING FOR SOUP, FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES, MASTODON, THE DISTILLERS, SEPULTURA, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE and FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, to join headliners IRON MAIDEN (Legacy of the Beast Tour), KISS and SYSTEM OF A DOWN this summer. NXT UK is returning to deliver more knockout entertainment over the weekend, and Kerrang! Radio will host FINDING FRESH BLOOD for another year – searching for the best emerging acts in the world of rock to perform on The Avalanche Stage.

Download takes place on 12 – 14 June 2020 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are on sale now at downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets.

The Main Stage just got even better with a host of new names which are sure to stir the crowd into a frenzy. US heavyweights ALTER BRIDGE will return to Download with their breed of blistering and technical rock completed with incredible showmanship courtesy of Miles Kennedy.

Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge said:
“We are very proud and honoured to be a part of the 2020 lineup.  Download has always been the highlight of our touring schedule over the years, thanks for another opportunity to perform for some of the best rock fans in the world!”

The brilliantly chaotic FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES will wreak havoc at Download, with pit-starter anthems such as ‘Juggernaut’, ‘Crowbar’ and ‘I Hate You’. MOTIONLESS IN WHITE are staggeringly heavy, with a good dosage of theatrics that will no doubt fuel a memorable performance. Also performing rare Australia’s ferocious THY ART IS MURDER, rising Florida metalcorers WAGE WAR, and melodic Brit metallers THE RAVEN AGE.

Chris Motionless from Motionless In White said:
“Playing Download is an accomplishment that bands of every level still write home about. It is THE festival to be a part of, and I’m so proud to announce that we will be making an appearance again for the first one of the new decade. See you in a few months!”

Looking towards The Zippo Stage, Atlanta’s finest MASTODON have garnered a reputation as a formidable live force, and their performance at 2020 is sure to be enormous. Fronted by the infamous Brody Dalle, THE DISTILLERS are a household name in modern punk and make their anticipated return to Donington. THE DARKNESS are also set to bring a healthy dose of classic rock and roll bombast., Italian goth icons LACUNA COIL, melodic rockers AMARANTHE, bondage-punks HATARI and rock n roll revivalists THE GLORIOUS SONS. They’ll be joined by Mississippi rock stalwarts 3 DOORS DOWN.

Justin Hawkins of The Darkness said:
 “UK festival appearances are like children – so precious and impossible to pick a favourite. This year though, my number 1 child is our Download slot! I have a pair of pyjama bottoms designed to look like jeans with tickets for Monsters of Rock 1991 hanging out of the pocket, and that tells you everything you need to know about my excitement levels.”

Following their disbanding in 2016, Download are beyond excited to reveal that Welsh post-hardcore and crowd favourite FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND will make their euphoric return to the festival by headlining The Avalanche Stage. Joining them are Texan troopers BOWLING FOR SOUP who are sure-fire to get Donington singing along to their tongue-in-cheek pop punk anthems.

Ryan Richards from Funeral For A Friend said “As a band, and as individuals – we’ve made some incredible memories at the hallowed grounds of Donington through the years, so it’s going to be nice to come back and make a few more together. Those trademark black fringes are a bit greyer/balder these days, but we’ll still be able to show these young ‘uns a thing or two!”

Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup said:
“Download Festival is always something special for Bowling For Soup. So many of the stories we share with other bands and family members back home come from our time spent playing or hanging out at this festival. Very much looking forward to making more memories this summer…and of course bringing something special to our show, that only BFS can get away with!”

Elsewhere on the Avalanche Stage are Philadelphia’s THE MENZINGERS who will draw a monstrous crowd with their honest melodic punk, Woking’s brutal EMPLOYED TO SERVE, anonymous collective SLEEP TOKEN, garage punk outfit PRESS CLUB, Welsh post-hardcore band HOLDING ABSENCE, Liverpool prog-metallers LOATHE, mysterious emo rapper SULLII, London ska-punks THE SKINTS, alt-pop-rock Mancs THE HARA, Northern Californian pop-rockers CEMETERY SUN, and Brighton indie punks GENDER ROLES. They’ll be joined by punk trio MILK TEETH.

Headlining The Dog Tooth Stage are genre defining heavy music titans SEPULTURA who are set to be a crowd pleaser with huge songs such as Roots Bloody Root and Refuse / Resist.

Derrick Green from Sepultura said;
“We are ecstatic about our return to Download Festival. It’s an honour and pleasure to be a part of a festival with such a rich music history. We look forward to rocking out with you all!!”

Also on The Dog Tooth stage are Sydney metalcore innovators NORTHLANE, alongside bruising Leeds hardcore collective HIGHER POWER. If that wasn’t enough, further Dogtooth Stage additions are London progressive rock band HAKEN, virtuosic Texan quartet POLYPHIA, Sacramento noise metallers WILL HAVEN, the hotly tipped KILL THE LIGHTS (featuring members from Bullet For My Valentine, Still Remains, Throw The Fight, Glamour Of The Kill and Threat Signal), self-proclaimed ‘Satanic doo wop’ trio TWIN TEMPLE, Texan hardcore outfit FIRE FROM THE GODS, Bristol post-punks HEAVY LUNGS, NYC rockers TEMPT, Peterborough melodic hardcore act MODERN ERROR, brutal Holy Roar signees London five-piece RENOUNCED, mesmerising alt rock artist JJ WILDE, and Brummie metalcore pack SHVPES.

Download Festival are pleased to announce the return of WWE NXT UK to this year’s festival. The first round of Superstars to be announced are title-holders WWE NXT UK Champion WALTER, NXT UK Women’s Champion Kay Lee Ray, and NXT UK Tag Team Champions Gallus. The first-ever WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate, and his Tag Team partner Trent Seven, will no doubt bring a stunner of a show. Also set to perform is Finn Bálor’s protégé Jordan Devlin, the highflyer Mark Andrews, and his Tag Team partner Flash Morgan Webster. Toni Storm is also confirmed, alongside powerhouse Piper Niven – both of whom will bring the energy to Donington Park. NXT UK has made a massive impact at Download in previous years, full of tense moments and adrenaline-soaked performances, it’s the ultimate spectacle for fans of loud music and even louder sport.

In addition, Kerrang! Radio will once more host Finding Fresh Blood, the search to bring the hottest emerging talent to Donington. 2019 was its inaugural year and grime-punks PENGSHUi triumphantly opened the Avalanche Stage. UK acts can now upload their tracks online to be in with the chance of playing this year’s festival on the same stage. To apply, and for more information please visit their website. The chance to apply closes on 1st March at 23:59, and winners will be announced in April.

Kerrang! Radio’s Alex Baker said:
“Playing at The Download Festival is a benchmark moment in any bands career, it is the most important festival in the country for alternative music and a performance on any of the hallowed stages can catapult your career as a musician to new heights. I only like working with people who share my unyielding spirit for supporting new artists, and the absolute dedication that Andy and the team from Download have in this field is truly inspiring. When Pengshui walked out on the Avalanche Stage last year, the atmosphere on the stage, in the crowd AND in the wings was absolutely electric – it is a moment that will never be forgotten.”

Download Festival is the home of rock music and takes place on the sacred grounds of Donington Park, which have been associated with rock since the eighties. The festival attracts icons of rock and metal to its main stage, plus some of the best and hottest new acts in the world.

UNUM Festival Returns to the Albanian Riviera for Second Edition w/ Raresh, Seth Troxler, tINI, Sonja Moonear, Dyed Soundorom, John Dimas, Priku, Praslea, Digby, Cap and more

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After making a huge impression in its first year, the magical UNUM Festival returns to the Albanian Riviera from May 28th to June 1st 2020. The first wave of names for this sun soaked, naturalistic getaway include Raresh, Seth Troxler, tINI, Sonja Moonear, Dyed Soundorom, John Dimas, Priku, Praslea, Cap, Digby, Cesar Merveille with many more to be announced.
In 2019, UNUM made an immediate mark with its debut edition, that played out on the stunning Albanian Riviera with a world class line-up. The festival really shined a spotlight on the last untapped corner of Europe: Rana e Hedhun, in the town of Shengjin, on the idyllic Albanian coastline.
Now running even longer by starting Thursday and continuing non-stop until Monday, music plays both the day and night, so you can expect blissful sunrise and sunset parties, as well as a wealth of water sports, local culture, rich food and drink offerings and a music loving crowd from all corners of the world. There are also isolated bays and golden sand beaches to explore, and all with the stunning Albanian Alps as the backdrop. UNUM is the type of blissful and dreamy, organic and natural place, that feels undiscovered and hidden away from the rest of the world.
In 2020, there are once more three stages: The Beach Stage, which runs from sunrise until sunset, will be more experimental and chilled during the daytime, to give people a place to enjoy the surroundings. The Main Stage, which runs from sunset until dawn, and finally the Into the Pines Stage, which runs 24 hours a day and mixes world renowned names, regional artists and a mix of alternative and experimental musical styles, all in the shade of lush pine trees which infuse the air with their scent.
 
More than 50 international and local artists from across the house and techno spectrum will perform, such as Raresh, Seth Troxler, tINI, Sonja Moonear, Dyed Soundorom, John Dimas, Priku, Praslea, Cap, Digby, and Cesar Merveille.

 

This is a boutique event that offers the chance to experience a brand new and lesser known corner of Europe with a world class soundtrack. There are also pre-parties lined up from now until the festival in Berlin, Zurich, Geneva, Istanbul, Tirana, Skopje, and Belgrade.
UNUM Festival
May 28 – June 1, 2020
Shengjin, Albania

 

 

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Elements Festival announce 4th edition lane up – Headliners include Bonobo, Diplo, Four Tet, Claude VonStroke and more.

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Prepare to dance beneath the trees and float across the sand because Elements Music & Arts Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for its fourth annual event, taking place Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 25th, 2020. A veritable “adult playground”, Elements features a beach with stunning lakeside views, a whimsical, art-infused forest and an impressive selection of camping options for the weekend.

Brought to life by the Brooklyn independent production company known for their legendary BangOn!NYC art and music gatherings, this year’s multi-day “sleepaway” celebration will see scene heavyweights like Bonobo, Four Tet, TOKiMONSTA, Chris Lake, Claude VonStroke and over 100 more artists bringing unmatched energy to a summer camp set upon 150 acres of picturesque Pennsylvanian land, approximately 2 hours outside NYC.

“Festivalgoers can dance from dusk until dawn, journey through immersive environments, take a dip in the serene lake, indulge in delicious eats from craft vendors, or hit reset with a meditative sound bath or expert-led yoga class.” said Brett Herman Co-Founder and Managing Director at BangOn!NYC. “Over the past four years we’ve delivered big surprises and created unforgettable, transformative memories for our festival family, and 2020 won’t disappoint.”

“Festivalgoers can dance from dusk until dawn, journey through immersive environments, take a dip in the serene lake, indulge in delicious eats from craft vendors, or hit reset with a meditative sound bath or expert-led yoga class.” said Brett Herman Co-Founder and Managing Director at BangOn!NYC. “Over the past four years we’ve delivered big surprises and created unforgettable, transformative memories for our festival family, and 2020 won’t disappoint.”

Elements Festival’s playground features:

  • Music for tastemakers. Featuring all of tomorrow’s relevant electronic and crossover music today.
  • Immersive stages. Featuring engrossing environments composed of 4 main (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) stags along with dozens of community produced stages .
  • Larger than life art. Featuring dozens of large-scale art installations spanning from live performances to multi-sensory interactive experiences.
  • The ideal destination. Accessible destination for all major metro areas in the Northeast.
  • Diverse scenery. From expansive beachfront to an enchanted forest to rolling hills, every summer activity is within reach inside our 100 acres of diverse landscape.
  • Special programming. A packed schedule of risque programs and playful workshops.
  • A reconfigured campground. Sprawling villages that consist of a variety of tents and makeshift homes that bring to life a small world.

The 2020 lineup boasts representatives from every in-vogue genre from house and playa-inspired techno, to heavier stylings like dubstep, glitch-hop, psy-dub and funk, all of whom will deliver their finest grooves across the festival’s collection of imaginative elemental stages, along with a number of community-produced renegade stages.

Element I. FIRE Stage

On Friday night, against a sublime, tree-lined vista, GRAMMY Award-winning producer Diplo will lead an inaugural US “Higher Ground” festival takeover on the Fire Stage, where he’ll introduce fans to his fresh, house-leaning catalogue with a little help from Lakewood veterans, Walker & Royce. Bringing chiller vibes on Saturday is ambient house stalwart Bonobo. Then the king of smooth cuts, Chris Lake, will end things on a hot note as Sunday’s closing headliner, alongside sizzlin’ sets from favorites like Dr. Fresch, The Golden Pony, J. Worra, Dirty Looks and AKKI.

Element II. EARTH Stage

The epic Earth Stage will undergo a trippy makeover with the introduction of The Rabbit Hole, North America’s premiere psychedelic visual experience featuring state-of-the-art projection mapping and a walking trail of massive, glowing structures that will transport attendees to a never-before-seen wonderland. Within this ethereal zone, rumbling acts like Jade Cicada, TOKiMONSTA, Emancipator, Rusko, and Manic Focus will bring heavy bass straight to the forest floor.

Element III. AIR Stage

Keeping things breezy on the Air Stage are Canadian electro-rockers Bob Moses, plus UK experimental producer Four Tet, progressive house visionary Yotto, All Day I Dream regular YokoO and the fun-loving Desert Hearts crew, whose infectious sounds will float sweetly into the colorful treetops.

Element IV. WATER Stage

The captain of this year’s Water Stage is none other than Dirtybird Records label boss Claude VonStroke, whose bubbly brand of house is certain to make big waves at the coveted daytime chill spot where revelers can otherwise dance to disco, board a floating pirate ship or take canoes out for a spin. On the hunt for fresh talent? Dozens of local artists can be found blasting tunes on five additional secret stages – the result is an auditory scavenger hunt where everyone wins!

Art Installations

The lush, green grounds will again be transformed into a giant installation, decorated with works from a myriad of groundbreaking artists. Attendees are encouraged to create their own masterpieces during live painting demonstrations, explore new tech-driven indoor art spaces, marvel at the Lost Forest’s magical “tree people”, set the dancefloor ablaze with fire dancers, and start their own mobile parties on top of the production company’s ever-growing fleet of climbable art cars.

Special Programming

Should attendees crave a breather between sets and sights, they’ll find refuge at the Wellnest. The extensive roster of health and wellness programming expands to include diverse forms of yoga, Didjeridu massages, as well as the return of popular offerings such as meditative sound baths and sunset vinyasa. As always, those who want to awaken their inner child may engage in classic summer camp activities like roller skating, rock-climbing, watersports, campfire storytelling,and treehouse hangouts. Fashion-forward festies can dazzle or “be-dazzled” at the Unicorn Lounge, where they can drop-in for a hair braiding and other glitter-related needs.

It’s these kinds of unexpected thrills which have helped Elements Lakewood emerge as the East Coast’s leading transformational camping festival. But this level of exploration takes a lot of energy. Thankfully, guests can stay sated by sampling tasty bites and sips from a wide selection of 24-hour vendors with options to satisfy any diet.

“We are working with our community of fans and cross-section of Northeastern partners to make this festival our biggest yet in terms of attendance, music, art, programs, and features,” said Emily Alworth, Marketing Director. “We can’t wait to share more over the coming weeks and months with our dedicated and new-found community alike.”

3-Day and VIP passes for Elements Lakewood 2020 are available now at elementsfest.us. Festival-goers can choose from a variety of accommodation options including camping, Glamping Village packages for up to 8 people, as well as private cabins, apartments, and bungalows for up to 20 people. For those traveling from Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., attendees can access Elements Lakewood via transportation partner Bus.com. 

BLOODSTOCK KICKS OFF 2020 BY ANNOUNCING SEVEN BANDS INCLUDING HATEBREED, BURY TOMORROW, SYLOSIS, AND MORE

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What better than some line-up news from BLOODSTOCK, to banish your January blues and help pass the time to pay day! As we boldly go into 2020, here are seven more bands to whet your appetite for the UK’s best metal weekender.
BLOODSTOCK is delighted to announce that Sunday’s headliner on the Sophie Lancaster stage will be none other than Connecticut bruisers HATEBREED. Jamey Jasta & crew certainly know how to get a pit going and are sure to round out the weekend in pulverising fashion! The group spent the latter part of 2019 working on new music for the follow-up to their crushing 2016 album ‘The Concrete Confessional’ and are promising a new album via Nuclear Blast in the spring! While you’re waiting, warm up your neck with this 2016 banger, ‘Looking Down The Barrel Of Today’, here.
Performing at BLOODSTOCK for the very first time, are BURY TOMORROW. The British metalheads release new album ‘Cannibal’ via Music For Nations in April, so you have ‘til August to learn the new songs to bang your head to! Get started with its title track here. They said, “We’re really excited! BLOODSTOCK are known for showcasing the best bands in the genre, so we’re genuinely honoured to be involved in 2020, see you in August!” The group will be appearing on the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Saturday, promoting the previously announced PARADISE LOST with their ‘Draconian Times’ set to special guests that day.
Also landing a spot on the main stage on Saturday, are home-grown, heavy metal beasts SYLOSIS, last setting foot on BLOODSTOCK’s hallowed ground way back in 2010. The Nuclear Blast signed group drop their long awaited new album ‘Cycle Of Suffering’ next month. Wrap your eyes and ears around the lead track ‘I Sever’ here (and if that’s not enough, head over to their Facebook for another new track they debuted just last week).
Joining them, BLOODSTOCK welcomes Portland, Oregon thrashers TOXIC HOLOCAUST. After a six year wait, patient fans were rewarded with new album ‘Primal Future: 2019’ last October, with the band’s frontman Grind recording all the instruments on it harking back to their early days. Watch the lyric video for ‘Chemical Warfare’ from that album here.
Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage on Saturday, don’t miss the return of atmospheric black metal squad WINTERFYLLETH. While they’ve been working on new material, in September they released live CD/DVD ‘The Siege Of Mercia’, for which the DVD footage was filmed at BLOODSTOCK in 2017! They add, “We have been fortunate enough to have been asked back to perform at the festival on a number of occasions since our early days, and it has always felt like ‘coming home’ when we do.” See the video for ’The Swart Raven (Live At Bloodstock) here.
Californian deathgrind merchants EXHUMED will also appear on Sophie Lancaster stage this year. Formed way back in 1990, the band now have eight albums under their belt to choose the set list from! Watch the video for the song ‘Naked, Screaming, And Covered In Blood’ from their latest Relapse Records album ‘Horror’ here. The song title is not a suggestion of how to watch their set.
Last but certainly not least, Californian three-piece NECROT will be bringing their blend of death metal/punk to the Sophie stage. The group closed out 2019 on a 6-week tour of the USA with EXHUMED! Not familiar with NECROT yet? Courtesy of record label Tankcrimes, you can play their latest album ‘Blood Offerings’ in its entirety here.
Just for a bit of fun to help any of you with January gym resolutions, BLOODSTOCK alumni Venom Prison have created BLOODSTOCK and Heavy Metal Lifting Club a special workout playlist on Spotify. Blast it out here.
BLOODSTOCK’s very popular ticket deposit scheme is now up and running, allowing you to spread your standard weekend ticket purchase over 5 instalments. You can sign up at any time until February 28th and will make your first payment of £29 + booking fees straight away. After that, payments break down as follows: Payment 2 – £29.00 (debited on 27/03/20), Payment 3 – £29.00 (debited on 27/04/20), Payment 4 – £29.00 (debited on 26/05/20), and then your Final Payment – £29.00 + postage (debited on 26/06/20). Please note VIP and child tickets are not eligible for the deposit scheme. Get tickets at the ticket store.
Unsure what to expect? Watch a trailer all about BLOODSTOCK here.
BLOODSTOCK’s 2020 main stage headliners are DEVIN TOWNSEND (Friday), BEHEMOTH (Saturday), and JUDAS PRIEST (Sunday). The festival also welcomes PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, SKINDRED, PARADISE LOST, LIFE OF AGONY, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DIAMOND HEAD, JINJER, VIO-LENCE, SACRED REICH, GLORYHAMMER, DARK TRANQUILITY, BUTCHER BABIES, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BLOODYWOOD, MEMORIAM, RAMAGE INC, GREEN LUNG, BOSSK, CONJURER, ORANGE GOBLIN, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, and SAXON so far. Many more bands performing over the weekend will be announced in due course.

GROOVE CRUISE ANNOUNCE 2021 DATES AND STUNNING IMAGES FROM THIS YEAR’S CRUISE

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Whet Travel, the leader in independent music cruise experiences, announces its next journey just in time to be an amazing and unique holiday gift! With Groove Cruise Miami 2020 selling out, fans having FOMO because they’re stuck on shore can now secure a spot for the next adventure sailing January 7-11, 2021 from Miami aboard the award-winning and newly refurbished Celebrity Infinity.

“Captains” will enjoy 96-hours of non-stop electronic music from 50 diverse top electronic music artists on multiple stages hosted by some of the best record labels and industry leaders paired with awe-inspiring production created exclusively for the journey. Voted “Best Groove Cruise Ship” by the #GCFam and “Best Cruise Line” in the Cruise Critic’s Choice Awards, the Celebrity Infinity will have the same layout and staff they love, but with awe-inspiring upgrades as the fleet undergoes a $500 million modernization thanks to 500 A-list architects, designers, and engineers!

The reimagined Celebrity Infinity includes:
  • Luxuriously Revolutionized Suites, Restaurants, Bars, Boutiques, and Casino
  • Travel Weekly’s Magellan Gold Awards for The Spa by Canyon Ranch and Penthouse Suite Design
  • All-New Craft Social Featuring over 40 Craft Beers and Creative Cocktails
  • The Retreat Sundeck & Lounge envisioned by world-renowned designer Kelly Hoppen, MBE, plus exclusive Luminae Restaurant with Signature Dishes from Michelin-Starred Chef Daniel Boulud
The Groove Cruise Miami 2021 presale sold out in only two days! The public on-sale begins December 19, 2019 online; payment plans start at just $87! Fans can follow their inner compass to GrooveCruise.com and book this bucket-list adventure now or be left behind on shore!

Brand New Music Conference to launch in Mexico – Cancun Music Week

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Cancun Music Week announces its first annual event, set during the celebrations for the City of Cancun’s Mexico’s 50th Anniversary in 2020. This extraordinary week-long event will run from August 3rd to August 9th, and will be held at the astonishing Breathless Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya.

Cancun Music Week is the most comprehensive, and essential, International Electronic Music Conference in Latin America. After a sensational Opening party it will offer a complete program of parties from world-class DJs and brand parties, as well as keynote speakers, workshops, masterclasses, networking, panels, and much much more. Full details will be announced in early 2020.

++++ Safety and Privacy of Event

The truly amazing Breathless Resort & Spa is situated in a private location that only allows access to the resort’s guest and CMW delegates to ensure total security to all attendees, supplemented with support from State Government Agencies, such as The Tourism Promotion Council and Hotel Association of Cancun & Riviera Maya it offers peace of mind to all attendees.

++++ About Cancun Music Week

Cancun Music Week aims to bring business and fun together in an amazing destination; industry professionals, aspiring artists and newcomers from Europe, North, Central, and South America, together with a savvy programming of Industry panels, Keynote Speakers, Masterclasses, Networking Sessions, Exhibitions then put this together with unique Showcases by Labels, Agencies and Independent Artists looking to connect into the electronic music industry and your guaranteed a memorable treat.

CMW will kick off with a poolside Grand Opening party, but that is just for starters, add in curated day and night pool parties, club parties and after-parties along with a full spectrum of DJs including famous brand parties and private dinners, catamaran and presidential suite parties for the top-level Industry Executives.

CMW will also have daily early activities including wellness sessions, coffee connection, and the Exhibition Hall will feature vendor booths teeming with booking agencies, electronic music hardware, and software brands, plus a stage with DJs and performance acts.

Travel Partnerships CMW has partnered up with specialized travel agencies to assist its delegates with full, or partial, packages which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, transfers and much more; while tours for those who want to stay extra days to explore the beautiful paradise of the Riviera Maya can also be arranged. The Riviera Maya is a culturally and historically rich location that offers plenty to explore before, during, and after the conference.

++++ About XKYY Entertainment

Cancun Music Week is orchestrated by XKYY Entertainment, an organization specialized in creating massive events for the entertainment, sports, and music industries. Founded by Ivan Gianni (GIANNI) and Yess Gianni (YESS) who have nearly three decades of experience in producing innovative, sophisticated and cutting-edge events which include concerts, festivals, sports events, international events, Grand openings, major public events, social gatherings, galas and fundraisers, art exhibitions and much more. In the past, they have worked with Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Aoki, Nervo, DVBBS, Dash Berlin, Krewella, Nina Kravitz, Debora De Luca, among many others.

In 2020 XKYY Entertainment will raise the bar once again and truly establish the LATAM hub for Electronic Music with Cancun Music Week, which promises to be an utterly essential resource for all involved in the electronic music scene.

TICKET DETAILS CMW has launched a special pre-sale campaign from January 10th to January 21st, and Early Bird registration will be available from January 21st till March 1st, 2020.

Cancun Music Week is the most comprehensive, and essential, International Electronic Music Conference in Latin America

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SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ACTS

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fter its initial success in 2014, Sea You ‘Beach Republic’ continues to sell out each year, drawing ravers from all around the world to its undeniably scenic lakeside location in Tunisee, just outside Freiburg. This year’s edition takes place on 18th + 19th July, with seven stages again featuring some of the scene’s foremost house and techno talents. 

 

The recently announced first line-up features a host of esteemed live acts such as Giorgia Angiuli, Lexy & K-Paul, Paul Kalkbrenner and Reinier Zonneveld, while on a DJ tip, the likes of Boris Brejcha, Claptone, Kid Simius, Kobosil, Marika Rossa, Mausio, Monika Kriuse, Neelix and Younotus are equally likely to attract passionate ravers from across the globe. 

 

Spread over a whopping seven stages and featuring over 100 artists, Sea You Beach Republic will also feature a chillout area, numerous water activities on the lake (incl. free water-skiing and wake-boarding options) as well as a fashion & beauty lounge. What’s more, the beautiful Lake Tunisee (with Germany’s famous Black Forrest in the background) is sure to prove a perfect accompaniment to the top class sounds on offer. Guests are encouraged to forget about their everyday worries and embark on a magical journey; to dance, laugh and cool down alongside thousands of other like-minded music lovers. 

 

With two more line-up announcements due shortly, Sea You Beach’s 2020 edition already looks set to go down a real treat. 

 

SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC – Life is Better in Flip-Flops! 



Tickets and further info: seayou-festival.de

Mallorca Live Announce Pet Shop Boys along with debut of new Electronic Stage with Marcel Dettmann, Red Axes, &ME and more

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Mallorca Live has announced a brand new fourth stage at this year’s event that will be dedicated to cutting edge dance music: On May 14th, 15th and 16th 2020, the renamed Tròpic Stage will cater to house and techno lovers with Marcel Dettmann, Red Axes, &ME, Mano Le Tough, Cooper Saver and Frink, all set to headline, while on the other stages at the sun kissed event at the stunning Old Aquapark of Calvià, Pet Shop Boys, Crystal Fighters, Miles Kane and Kate Tempest and tens more will all line up. 

 

Mallorca Live continues to grow and showcase avant-garde electronic music, hip hop and pop across four fantastically designed and vast stages. This unofficial start to summer on the largest Balearic island offers an eclectic weekend of music in the Mediterranean with more than 25000 people attending, making it one of Europe’s most respected and loved multi-genre events. 

 

The dance headliners are heavyweight indeed, with Berghain king, DJ, producer and label boss Marcel Dettmann bringing his huge concrete funk to the island, while Israeli duo and guitar and synth fusing pair Red Axes bring their hypnotic hybrids, and tech and house favourites &ME, Mano Le Tough, Or:la, Cooper Saver and Frink also line up. 

 

 

The legendary Pet Shop Boys group formed by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will also perform at Mallorca Live; their live show will be a heart stopping one indeed on Saturday, May 16, when they will be accompanied by other artists such as Crystal Fighters, Michael Kiwanuka, Kase.O, Temples, Austra, Carolina Durante, Alizzz, Maikel Delacalle or Guitarricadelafuente.

 

The festival has also announced the incorporation of new bands for Friday 15: national names Miss Caffeina and Peligro will join the already announced names of Crystal Fighters, Miles Kane, Kate Tempest, Nathy Peluso, Ama Lou, Leon Benavente, Delaossa & J Moods and Mateo Kingman, among others.

 

On Thursday, May 14, the festival’s opening day will feature performances by Monarchy, Shinova and Ginebras, which add to the already announced names of Leiva, Natos and Waor and Siloé.

 

Tickets for the Mallorca Live Festival can be purchased for € 75 plus fees for the 2-day pass (Friday and Saturday) and for € 90 plus management fees for the three-day pass (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) at the website of the festival www.mallorcalivefestival.com.

HYTE returns to Amsterdam w/ Marcel Dettmann, Planetary Assault Systems *live, FJAAK DJ Set, Anfisa Letyago, Ferro, Fumiya Tanaka and Voigtmann

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Hot on the heels of its standout New Year event in Berlin, Friday, February 28th will see HYTE is back on the road and making a comeback to its second home Amsterdam. It was only a matter of time until HYTE returns to their spiritual home of Warehouse Elementenstraat for a one-off showcase that promises to be special. Leading the charge will be none other than Marcel Dettmann, Planetary Assault Systems *live, FJAAK and Anfisa Letyago, while room two will be hosted by long-time HYTE companion Ferro, who invited Fumiya Tanaka and Voigtmann to share the decks with him
 
Berlin heavyweight and techno royalty Marcel Dettmannheads up the lineup for February’s event. As one of the figureheads of underground techno Marcel has crafted a career that spans decades behind the decks. He recently launched his new label ‘Bad Manners’ which saw him host an epic 24hour party at Shelter during this last years ADE,
 
Joining Marcel on the night will be the self-proclaimed ‘techno boyband from Berlin’, FJAAK. The hardworking duo are constantly churning out new productions, showcasing their ever-changing style that weaves between House, Techno, Ambient, Breakbeat and more, whilst juggling a hectic tour schedule and perfecting their live show. 2020 will see them release their 2nd album and promote their exciting new project Spandau20, they’re sure to deliver an unmissable set.
 
Also playing the main room will be multifaceted Berghain resident Planetary Assault Systemsaka Luke Slater. Over the course of his expansive 25-year career, Luke Slater has amassed a back catalog that is as diverse as it is extensive, with a style that evokes constant energy, melodies, and mesmerizing loops.
 
Rounding out the main room will be the latest edition to the HYTE family and rapidly rising star, Anfisa Letyago. Despite only recently gaining recognition, her productions have won the support of many key players in the industry whereby her style moves between that of hard-hitting techno, groovy deep house and other realms of underground music
Switching things up and playing host to room 2 will be local hero and VBX frontman, Ferro. He invites no other than the Japanese sound connoisseurFumiya Tanakaand London’s very own Voigtmann to share the decks with him.
 
HYTE AMSTERDAM  
 
Friday, February 28th 2020, 23:00 
Warehouse Elementenstraat, Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Line Up: Marcel Dettmann, Planetary Assault Systems *live, FJAAK DJ Set, Anfisa Letyago, Ferro, Fumiya Tanaka, Voigtmann
Artwork HYTE Amsterdam: 
Marcel Dettmann, 
Planetary Assault Systems *live, 
FJAAK DJ Set, 
Anfisa Letyago, 
Ferro, 
Fumiya Tanaka 
Voigtmann