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Finland’s Weekend Festival announce headliners with Tiesto, Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, Showtek, Boris Brejcha and many more

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Weekend Festival 2024
August 2-3rd, 2024
Espoo, Finland

www.wknd.fi

Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event includes Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks and on top of that come even more global superstars including Alan Walker, Tiësto, Wade, Miane, Coone and Dion Visser.

General sale will start on December 11th 8 am CET.

The Award winning Weekend Festival has fast established itself as one of the best electronic festivals in Europe and is considered the best party of the year in Finland. Over the last decade, it has welcomed more than 850 artists, over 840,000 visitors from more than 50 different countries and has been held not only in Finland but also in Estonia and Sweden. It is an unforgettable two days for those who seek the adrenaline rush of live performances but also look for a comprehensive experience that includes visual arts, interactive installations, and the companionship of like-minded music lovers.

Weekend Festival welcomes 20,000 people to the Vermo Arena – a famous horse racing track venue. It is a great setting with plenty of nearby accommodation options, and is accessible from local train and tram stations just 10 minutes away from Helsinki city centre. It comes alive with next level production, world class sound systems, immersive lights and plenty more. This year Weekend Festival will cater for 18+ attendees only.

Weekend Festival continues to uphold a remarkable reputation by offering the largest-scale electronic music event ever witnessed in Finland, backed of course by top level production. This significant investment in the festival’s production is also reflected in the event’s appeal, the pre-sale registrations exceeded 15,000—a number that greatly surpasses the registration figures of previous years. The limited availability of tickets further highlights the festival’s exclusivity and high demand.

Weekend Festival 2023 Main Stage – © Heikki Salonen

Says Marketing Director Atro Anttila, “We definitely think that going back to our roots was exactly the right direction for us. Electronic music is again clearly growing internationally, and Weekend Festival is the only festival of this scale in Northern Europe where you can get such a comprehensive electronic dance music experience. Coming back to Espoo felt like a warm homecoming. With our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and an ear for the globe’s hottest beats, we are ready to amplify the energy and bring the most electrifying parties to Northern Europe. Get ready for an even more vibrant, bass-dropping, and unforgettable festival journey as we continue to cater exclusively to the most passionate adult fans of the electronic music scene.”

This year the theme is ‘Disco Nation’ and there will be three impressive stages to choose from; WKND Stage which offers more mainstream sounds, the Future Stage which deals in hardstyle and drum & bass, and CNNCT Stage which offers techno and tech house. As well as that there will be plenty of food areas, an indoor VIP space and VIP Tribune.

Musically, all bases are covered with EDM superstars Timmy Trumpet and Showtek, joined by cutting edged selectors such as Boris Brejcha whose label Fckng Serious will take over The Future Stage on Friday and will feature a set from the man himself as well as Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Moritz Hofbauer and Frieder & Jakob. Also playing will be Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag and Will Sparks.

Added on December 4th are further legends such as Norwegian hit maker Alan Walker, pioneering trance star Tiësto, hardstyle heavyweight Coone and influential house innovators Wade, Miane and Dion Visser.

Weekend Festival is like nothing else in Finland and is an experience not to be missed.

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL UNVEILS FIRST WAVE OF STAR ACTS FOR JUNE 2024

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Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar has today revealed Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast, as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival. 

Nile Rodgers is known the world over, lauded for pioneering a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like ‘Le Freak.’ Celebrated for sparking the advent of hip-hop with ‘Good Times,’ his success as an artist is unparalleled, having worked with some of the biggest names in music, and selling over 500 million albums in the process. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will return to Hampton Court Palace Festival on Thursday 13 June for a disco spectacular like no other.  Get ready to dance!

Pop and social media sensation Sam Ryder will take to the stage on Friday 14 June. He rose to stardom in 2022, when he represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest with his megahit Space Man, finishing in second place, the UK’s best result at Eurovision since 1998. The track went on to become the third best-selling song of the year, with his debut album There’s Nothing but Space, Man! topping the UK albums chart in December 2022. With legions of fans around the globe, Sam is one of the biggest artists to recently find fame and is sure to take Hampton Court Palace by storm. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and genre arching singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will headline on Tuesday 18 June. Renowned for effortlessly interweaving pop, rock, country, folk, and blues throughout her music, she is one of America’s most successful artists. Having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, she has won an incredible 9 Grammy Awards, receiving 32 nominations throughout her career. Expect a night of Rock and Roll as Sheryl Crow performs some of her best-known hit singles ‘All I Wanna Do’, ‘If It Makes You Happy’, ‘A Change Would Do You Good’ and ‘My Favourite Mistake’’. 

Deacon Blue, undoubtably one of the biggest Scottish bands in recent history, will perform a hit-packed set on Wednesday 19 June.  Having released their debut single ‘Dignity’ to great critical acclaim 35 years ago, they have gone on to pen 11 hugely successful studio albums and have an incredible 16 Top 40 hits under their belt.  Expect timeless classics such as ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’, ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘Fergus Sings the Blues’ and ‘Your Town’.

Award winning singer-songwriter Paloma Faith is one of the UK’s best-loved artists. She has released five critically acclaimed platinum-selling albums since 2009 and has won dozens of awards throughout the past decade, including a BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist. With her revered discography including instantly recognisable tracks such as ‘Picking Up the Pieces,’ ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’, ‘Can’t Rely on You’ and ‘Never Tear Us Apart’, the concert will see her perform her biggest hits and tracks from her deeply personal upcoming album ‘The Glorification of Sadness’. Paloma will make her Hampton Court Palace Festival debut onThursday 20 June.  

This year, the festival will also present a live podcast for the very first time, with The Rest Is History podcast taking to the stage to fittingly host a show on Henry VIII and the Tudor period. Hosted by esteemed historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland, The Rest Is History podcast is the highest-ranked UK history podcast on both Spotify and Apple.  In a festival first, Dominic and Tom will be staging The Rest Is History Live Presents The Tudors, a special live edition of the popular show within the historic palace on Sunday 16 June, bringing history to life in the stunning 500-year-old courtyard.

Each spectacular night of the run, festival goers will be able to enjoy a bespoke menu of drinks alongside an incredible selection of street food amid the picturesque East Front Gardens. Guests will start their evening withlive music from up-and-coming acts on the Garden Stage, before journeying through the breath-taking Palace to watch their favourite artists play in a truly awe-inspiring setting.

To make the experience even more special, guests can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine. Picnic options include ‘The Courtier’s Best of British Picnic’ or ‘The King’s Gourmet Hamper’, which are both provided by British Fine Foods and feature meat and vegetarian options, as well as a bottle of fine wine or Champagne. Picnics can be conveniently pre-ordered with tickets or added to existing reservations.

Fans can also choose to take their experience up a notch with added extras such as a welcome glass of Champagne or pre-book a charming fountain-side gazebo with delicious refreshments. For those who truly want to make their festival experience extraordinary, a delectable three course dinner within Hampton Court’s State Apartments is available by selecting the King’s Dining Experience.

Now in its 28th year, the Hampton Court Palace Festival, proudly presented by heycar, is a moment of celebration in the summer calendar that showcases a series of phenomenal performances in an entirely one-of-a-kind location. The concert series produced by IMG in partnership with Historic Royal Palace, the charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace, is set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s grand palace in the Tudor Courtyard. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to witness legendary artists in an intimate setting like no other, accommodating only 3,000 guests. Stay tuned for more exciting artist announcements.

Pre-sale begins at 10am Friday 1 December 2023, with tickets on general sale from 10am on Monday 4 December 2023 at www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

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Finland’s Weekend Festival announces first wave of headliners with Timmy Trumpet, Showtek, Boris Brejcha and many more

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Weekend Festival 2024
August 2-3rd, 2024
Espoo, Finland

www.wknd.fi

Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event includes Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks and more to come. Registration for closed pre-sale is now open at www.wknd.fi. Closed 2-day GA ticket pre-sale will start on December 4th when another batch of artists will be announced. General sale will start on December 11th.

The Award winning Weekend Festival has fast established itself as one of the best electronic festivals in Europe and is considered the best party of the year in Finland. Over the last decade, it has welcomed more than 850 artists, over 840,000 visitors from more than 50 different countries and has been held not only in Finland but also in Estonia and Sweden. It is an unforgettable two days for those who seek the adrenaline rush of live performances but also look for a comprehensive experience that includes visual arts, interactive installations, and the companionship of like-minded music lovers.

Weekend Festival welcomes 20,000 people to the Vermo Arena – a famous horse racing track venue. It is a great setting with plenty of nearby accommodation options, and is accessible from local train and tram stations just 10 minutes away from Helsinki city centre. It comes alive with next level production, world class sound systems, immersive lights and plenty more. This year Weekend Festival will cater for 18+ attendees only.

Says Marketing Director Atro Anttila, “We definitely think that going back to our roots was exactly the right direction for us. Electronic music is again clearly growing internationally, and Weekend Festival is the only festival of this scale in Northern Europe where you can get such a comprehensive electronic dance music experience. Coming back to Espoo felt like a warm homecoming. With our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and an ear for the globe’s hottest beats, we are ready to amplify the energy and bring the most electrifying parties to Northern Europe. Get ready for an even more vibrant, bass-dropping, and unforgettable festival journey as we continue to cater exclusively to the most passionate adult fans of the electronic music scene.”

This year the theme is ‘Disco Nation’ and there will be three impressive stages to choose from; WKND Stage which offers more mainstream sounds, the Future Stage which deals in hardstyle and drum & bass, and CNNCT Stage which offers techno and tech house. As well as that there will be plenty of food areas, an indoor VIP space and VIP Tribune.

Musically, all bases are covered with EDM superstars Timmy Trumpet and Showtek, joined by cutting edged selectors such as Boris Brejcha whose label Fckng Serious will take over The Future Stage on Friday and will feature a set from the man himself as well as Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Morits Hofbauer and Klangkunst. Also playing will be Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag and Will Sparks, with many more still to be announced on December 4th.

Weekend Festival is like nothing else in Finland and is an experience not to be missed.

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Albania’s UNUM Festival reveals first names for 2024 feat. Raresh, Rhadoo, Sonja Moonear, Korolova, Anfisa Letyago, Cabanne, Christian AB, Quest, Manu Gonzalez and more

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UNUM Festival 2024
June 6-11th, 2024
Shëngjin, Albania

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Boutique and music-centric house and techno gathering UNUM returns to the blissful Albanian Riviera from June 6-11th, 2024. It will be another magical few days of indelible and non-stop musical memories nestled between stunning mountain ranges, sweeping beaches and towering pine forests. This year, the stunning location in Shëngjin will welcome the most innovative artists from across the house, techno, breaks, minimal and electro spectrum, from legends to new school heroes including Altin Bosh, Anfisa Letyago, Arapu, Cabanne, Christian AB, DJ Reas, Varhat (Live), John Dimas, Korolova, Maher Daniel, Manu Gonzalez, Praslea, Priku, Raresh, Rhadoo, Sonja Moonear and many more. Head to https://unumfestival.com/ for full details and ticket info.

UNUM Festival is a jewel in the crown of the European festival scene. A coming together of real music lovers in an uncommercialised spot, with tasteful stage designs, a focus on high quality sound systems and almost non-stop music across the whole event. Its first few additions have led to the building of a true community feel of close-knit people who love travel, music and cultural experiences off the beaten track.

This escapist hideaway plays out between sweet smelling pine forests, sweeping sun kissed beaches set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop and boasts three very different stages. The most iconic of them all is the Pines Stage, where DJs play 24 hours a day so dancers enjoy epic sunset sessions as the sun fades, then spine tingling sunrise sets as the sun appears to start a new day.

Stage hosts for this year include cutting edge club brands and labels After Caposile
Afterseason, Animal Crossing, Discotech, D-EDGE, Keep on Dancing, Secret Society
Slapfunk, Tribes, Yoyaku and Zone, while once again the line-up features some returning favourites as well as debutants.

UNUM is as classy and special as it comes for lovers of true underground music so make sure you get your ticket for this year’s event now at https://unumfestival.com/.

LINE-UP

ALIBER
ALINE BROOKLYN
ALTIN BOSHNJAKU
AMAN UMBER
ANFISA LETYAGO
ARAPU
BANI D
BOWES
CABANNE
CHARLOTTE
CHRISS V
CHRISTIAN AB
DJ REAS
DONA K
DOUDOU MD
DUBFIRE
FRANCESCO MADDALENA
FRANCO CINELLI
GINA JEANZ
HAJDAR BERISHA
JAY FASE
JOEY JACKSON
JOHN DIMAS
JONATHAN KASPAR
JONNY N TRAVIS
KOROLOVA
LAOLU
LEKË
LIBURN
MAHER DANIEL
MANU GONZALEZ
MARLIE
MEERA
MIROLOJA
O.BEE
PRASLEA
PRIKU
QUEST
R.O.Y.
RARESH
RATIER
RHADOO
SAMMI FERRER
SCACCO
SHIMZA
SILØ
SONJA MOONEAR
TOMAS STATION
VARHAT (LIVE)
WILLIAM DJOKO

STAGE PARTNERS

AFTER CAPOSILE
AFTERSEASON
ANIMAL CROSSING
DISCOTECH
D-EDGE
KEEP ON DANCING
SECRET SOCIETY
SLAPFUNK
TRIBES
YOYAKU
ZONE

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TERMINAL V FESTIVAL 2024 LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

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Held across two days and five stages, more than 80 international acts will wow crowds of 20,000 music lovers, including Hannah Laing, DJ Daddy Trance, Nico Moreno, 999999999, Sara Landry, Charlie Sparks, Indira Paganotto, blk., OGUZ and Franck

DATES: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024
LOCATION: The Royal Highland Centre + Showground, Edinburgh
TICKETS: November 29 (pre-sale) and November 30 (general sale)

Scotland’s unmissable electronic music festival, Terminal V, will return to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre for another weekend of cutting edge production, world-class sound, and epic sets from more than 80 international artists and homegrown talent.

Marking the milestone 10th edition of the biggest electronic music festival in the country, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024, more than 40,000 music fans will come together over two days, with the likes of Hannah Laing, DJ Daddy Trance, Nico Moreno, 999999999, Sara Landry, Charlie Sparks, Indira Paganotto, blk., OGUZ, Franck and all set to perform across five indoor and outdoor stages – plus many more still to be announced.

Having been voted #1 in Scotland in DJ Mag’s 2022 + 2023 TOP 100 Festival Poll, #9 in the UK as a whole and just been nominated for ‘Best Festival’ in DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards, Terminal V attracts electronic and techno fans from across Europe and beyond, and has become an essential fixture on the Global electronic music calendar thanks to its carefully-curated line-ups – covering everything from acid and peak time techno to sleek minimalism – and mind-blowing, immersive light and sound production.

With 11 hours of non-stop music, Terminal V will be soundtracked by world-renowned names, including French techno DJ and producer Nico Moreno, who has racked up millions of streams for hits like Purple Widow, Insolent Rave, and Techno Crari, as well as Italian duo 999999999, who have set crowds alight at some of the world’s largest techno events with their hardware-only set.

Also announced today is “high priestess of hard techno”, Sara Landry, one of the most exciting new voices in techno with releases on T-Minus, Kraftek, and mau5trap, and a high energy set from Charlie Sparks, with his rhythmic pounding trademark sound. Joining them will be one of Spain’s most iconic and recognisable artists, Indira Paganotto, fresh from headlining stages around the globe, and Irish heavy-hitter blk., who will dish out hard techno tracks.

Having previously joined the crowds at Terminal V as a fan, Dundee-based global superstar in the making Hannah Laing, who wows clubbers with her iconic brand of “doof”, is among one of the first acts to be announced for 2024. With a string of sell-out club nights under her belt, Laing joins other super-star names, including Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, whose recent single, I Got You, was dubbed “Eurodance perfection” by Resident Advisor.

Netherlands-based trailblazer OGUZ also joins the line-up, showcasing an ever-changing soundscape, while homegrown DJ Franck, whose EP, Hear The Sound, has taken the techno world by storm, will also take to the stage.

FULL LIST OF FIRST PHASE ARTISTS (A to Z)

999999999
AISHA
AZYR
BASSWELL
BLACK TRAFFIC
BLAWAN
BLK. X SHLØMO
CARV
CHARLIE SPARKS
CLARA CUVÉ
DJ DADDY TRANCE
DARIA KOLOSOVA
DAX J
DJ HEARTSTRING
DYEN
ELLEN ALLIEN
ELLI ACULA
FASTER HORSES
FJAAK
FKA.M4A
FRANCK
FRAZI.ER X SLAM
FUNK TRIBU
HANNAH LAING
INDIRA PAGANOTTO
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL
LA LA
LEE ANN ROBERTS
MALUGI
MARK BLAIR
MHA IRI
MISS BASHFULL x DBBD (live)
MRD
NARCISS
NICO MORENO
OGUZ
PARTIBOI69
PAWLOWSKI
RIOT CODE
SARA LANDRY
SIKOTI
SNTS
STEPHEN BROWN
TESTPRESS
THELMA
TOMMY HOLOHAN
VOLVOX
X CLUB.
X-COAST
YASMIN GARDEZI

Derek Martin, Terminal V Co-Festival Director, said: “When we started Terminal V back in April 2017, it was a single room warehouse style event, but from the very start we could see the huge potential at The Royal Highland Centre for creating something on a much grander scale. We always had a driving ambition to bring the world’s leading techno/ electronic music artists to Scotland for the type of events we were seeing appear and attending ourselves globally – and now we’re announcing the line-up for our 10th ever edition, which still all feels a bit surreal in our home city.”

“We pride ourselves on bringing together world-renowned acts with local homegrown talent alongside incredible stage production all packaged up together giving our attendees the most memorable, incredible immersive experience, with our 2024 spring festival sure to be no different, with such a huge international lineup with many artists still to be announced. We’re set for yet another amazing weekend sure to be the biggest yet”

Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 29 at 9am, before general sale on Friday, November 30 at 9am, both available at terminalv.co.uk/festival.

4 Month Payment Plans will be available on Weekend Tickets for £20+bf until midnight 30th November.

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Cross The Tracks reveals first names for 5th edition

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feat. BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, Thee Sacred Souls, Ama Lou, Jalen Ngonda, The Cavemen., Mansur Brown, Gilles Peterson, Romare (Live), Dennis Bovell, Channel One, Jitwam and more

Cross The Tracks 2024
Sunday 26th May, 2024
Brockwell Park, London

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An unmissable celebration of music, culture and community, Cross The Tracks will return to Brockwell Park, Londonon Sunday 26th May, 2024. The first names announced for the 5th edition programme include BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, Thee Sacred Souls, The Cavemen., Romare, Gilles Peterson, Ella Knight, Ama Lou, Jalen Ngonda, Channel One, Dennis Bovell, Mansur Brown, Jitwam, corto.alto, Cruza, B-ahwe, Jamilah Barry, Sofia Grant, Mr Thing, The Shejay, DJ Flight and many more. As always, the music is set to be complemented by an enriching mix of talks, panels and workshops by charity partners, a creatives market, site art, and more. Secure your tickets now at www.xthetracks.com.

This Cross The Tracks line-up once more spotlights the very best artists from the worlds of soul, jazz, hip-hop, R&B and more. Acclaimed Canadian outfit BADBADNOTGOOD fuse jazz, psychedelic, and soul, while 90s R&B favourites En Vogue need no introduction given their longtime chart and Grammy success. Billboard chart-topping American rapper Eve adds some nostalgic sparkle to the tastemakers and is just as universally acclaimed for tracks like ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind’ and ‘Who’s That Girl’. The silky vocals of Jalen Ngonda brings the spirit of Marvin Gaye and Thee Sacred Soulsare also set to perform, an authentic soul collective with harmonies to melt your heart, plus Nigerian highlife band The Cavemen., Ninja Tune’s Romare live, classically trained musician and composer Mansur Brown, Indian-born multi-instrumentalist Jitwam, dub and reggae sound system favourites Dennis Bovell and Channel One, new school jazz stars corto.alto, and Sofia Grant.

There will also be DJ sets from house and garage singer-songwriter and producer Ella Knight, revered digger and Worldwide FM founder Gilles Peterson, and a 15 years of Eglo Records showcase, plus a Handson Family Heritage Stage takeover feat. Mr Thing, The Shejay, Vanessa Freeman, LyricL and Exhibit69, also featuring special guests DJ Flight, Charlie Dark, Terri Walker and Abi Clarke.

Each year Cross The Tracks welcomes genuine music lovers who make for a friendly and free-spirited atmosphere. Everyone is welcome from the learned older muses to the eager newcomers, with 50+ food and drink traders all carefully curated to keep you well fuelled as you cut loose at the bespoke musical stages amongst next level decor and high class production, against the expansive greenery of Brockwell Park.

Since its inception, Cross The Tracks has ensured a 50/50 mix of genders on its line-ups, helping cement the festival as a diverse platform for emerging and homegrown artists alongside international talent, with previous guests including the likes of Ezra Collective, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Jordan Rakei, Greentea Peng, Seun Kuti, Nubya Garcia, The Cinematic Orchestra, Roy Ayres, Sampa the Great, Oscar Jerome, Khruangbin, Kelis, Patrice Rushen, Yazmin Lacey, Alfa Mist, Masego, Chaka Khan, Children of Zeus, Charlotte Dos Santos, Yussef Dayes, Annahstasia, BINA, Akemi Fox, Tara Lily and more. This always sold out event offers a festival experience with a line-up unmatched anywhere in the UK. Get your tickets for the 5th anniversary now, for what promises to be the best edition yet.

LINE-UP

BADBADNOTGOOD
En Vogue
Eve
Thee Sacred Souls
Ama Lou
Jalen Ngonda
The Cavemen.
Mansur Brown
Gilles Peterson
Romare Live
Dennis Bovell
Channel One
Jitwam
Cruza
Jamilah Barry
corto.alto
Emma-Jean Thackray (DJ)
Ella Knight (DJ)
Sofia Grant
SuperJazzClub
Maya Delilah
Ife Ogunjobi
IYAMAH
Victoria Jane
B-ahwe
Naima Adams

Plus:

15yrs of Eglo Records
Handson Family’s Heritage Stage feat. Mr Thing, The Shejay, Vanessa Freeman, LyricL, Exhibit69 with special guests DJ Flight, Charlie Dark, Terri Walker & Abi Clarke

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808 Festival Unveils Second Wave of Names For Special 10th Edition

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Marshmello, Morten, Barley Alive, Bleu Clair, Ray Volpe are added to David Guetta, ALOK, Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet, W&W and more
 
8 – 10 December 2023, BITEC Bangna

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Southeast Asia’s influential and innovative 808 Festival is back with a very special 10th edition from 8 – 10 December 2023. The second phase of headliners who will play at BITEC Bangna include Marhsmello, Morten, Barley Alive, Bleu Clair and Ray Volpe with many more to come on top of the first wave names David Guetta, ALOK, Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet, W&W, ISOXO, Joel Corry, Knock2, Restricted and Will Spark. Get your tickets to the most anticipated show of the year at http://www.808festival.net

2023 sees 808 Festival turn ten in epic style. Over the previous nine years, it has built up a reputation throughout the region as the most unmissable event for dance music lovers with its mix of world-renowned international talent, cutting-edge and immersive production and enthusiastic crowds.

This year expect all new levels to be reached as it returns once again to Bangkok International Trade Centre which is transformed into an escapist party world with futuristic lasers, epic stage production and high-spec sound systems that all combine into a sensory stimulating experience like no other to be found anywhere in the region. As this is a special 10th edition you can expect lasting memories to be made with explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours and huge speaker stacks all delivering world-class music.

The line-up is the biggest and best yet with this latest wave of names including the catchy EDM of Marhsmello, future house sounds from Guetta-collaborator Morten, plus much more from the likes of Barley Alive, Bleu Clair, Ray Volpe as well as the first wave headliners such as dance music game changer David Guetta bringing his explosive sounds, plenty of singalong magic from the hit-making Brazilian ALOK, forward-thinking future house from Oliver Heldens, an energetic on-stage showing from trumpet maestro Timmy Trumpet, W&W, ISOXO, Joel Corry, Knock2, Restricted and Will Sparks with further names to be announced.

808 Festival truly leads from the front and has to be experienced to be believed. Get your tickets for this monstrous 10th edition now at www.808festival.net

SUN-KISSED BEACH FESTIVAL HIDEOUT RETURNS TO CROATIA IN 2024 WITH FIRST HEADLINERS

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Tickets | Location: Zrce Beach, Croatia | Date: 23rd – 27th June 2024
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Bicep, Ben Hemsley, Gorgon City, Girls Don’t Sync and more confirmed

Hideout Festival will return next year to the iconic Zrce Beach in Croatia from 23rd-27th June with four stages of world class electronic music. This renowned festival and essential summer experience has long been a Croatian mainstay with tickets selling out year on year.

The line-up promises to be another unmatched selection of names from across the dance music spectrum that takes in both legendary names, much loved favourites, but also a carefully curated mix of new talents, as has always been the way at Hideout. Debuts include Bicep performance of their Chroma AV DJ show, Nia Archives, blk., Hannah Laing, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Sammy Virji, VTSS, Fleur Shore, Love Remain and Y U QT, while returning favorites and big hitters include 4am Kru (Live), Alan Fitzpatrick, Ben Hemsley, Eats Everything, Ewan McVicar, Flava D, Girls Don’t Sync, Gorgon City, Interplanetary Criminal, Joy Orbison, LF System, Mall Grab, Prospa, Sarah Story, Skream, Solardo, Sonny Fodera, Special Request amongst many more.
The best way to secure your place at Hideout is to book accommodation and flight packages directly through the festival for a deposit of £149. These packages offer huge discounts, monthly payment plans and other benefits like early access to boat party tickets – take the hassle out of booking a group holiday and plan this most essential summer experience now.
Hideout Festival has been at the forefront of the scene now for 14 years. As one of the first events to start the Croatian clubbing revolution, it has grown from small beginnings to become an all-action and world-class affair across the whole of Zrce Beach on the Adriatic coast. It has built up a dedicated and youthful crowd that is vibrant and high energy, deeply into their music and not afraid to throw it down.
Hideout is synonymous with next level production and attention to detail so that every experience is sensory stimulating with mesmeric lights and world class sound systems that deliver every beat with clarity and punch. That is because it plays out at some of the world’s best open air venues – Papaya, Aquarius, Noa, and Kalypso, all of which are right on the beach and offer endless chances to dance under the sun or stars.
The whole festival can be curated to each dancer’s tastes with an array of boat parties, pool parties, the infamous opening beach party, and plenty more exclusive headline evening performances across the four stunning venues.
As well as the music, there is endless opportunity to plot your own adventure with everything from high octane fun such as water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos and the famous bungee jump, to more chilled out offerings like massages on the beach and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja. All this in a beautiful location that is rich in local culture to explore and soak up.
Make sure you’re at one of Europe’s most sought-after festivals in 2024 by signing up now at https://hideoutfestival.com

LINEUP:

4am Kru Live

Alan Fitzpatrick
Ben Hemsley
Bicep present Chroma AV/DJ Set
Blk.
Bou
Crucast
Danny Howard
Dimension
Dr Dubplate
Eats Everything
Effy
Ewan McVicar
Flava D
Fleur Shore
Girls Don’t Sync
Gorgon City
Hannah Laing
Hedex
Hybrid Minds
Interplanetary Criminal
Joy Orbison
La La
LF System
Love Remain
Luuk Van Dijk
Mall Grab
Matt Guy
Nia Archives
Obskur
Oden & Fatzo Live
Paul Woolford
Prospa DJ
Sammy Virji
Sarah Story
Sim0ne
Skream
Solardo
Sonny Fodera
Special Request
Surusinghe
VTSS
Y U QT

BLOODSTOCK’S HALLOWEEN TREATS

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Happy Halloween! Trick or treat?! BLOODSTOCK loves the spooky season and has only fiendishly good news to share! Are you ready? Get set to howl the house down when you see which nine bands are being announced today! There’s also news of everyone’s brilliant fund-raising efforts with details of just how much was raised for two worthy charities from BLOODSTOCK 2023, the ticket deposit scheme launch date, & more. Without further ado… 

Swedish metal legends GRAND MAGUS land a Friday slot on the Ronnie James Dio main stage. It’s already been 4 long years since the doom-infused three-piece dropped album ‘Wolf God’ with Nuclear Blast, but the band themselves have already made mention of their tenth album coming in 2024! Get excited! Last seen at BLOODSTOCK in 2019, refresh your memory of that epic set here. 

Metal Blade mob WHITECHAPEL serve up a hefty slab of deathcore on Saturday’s main stage. After regretfully pulling out of 2023’s event, you’ve had an extra year to anticipate just how ferocious that pit is gonna be. Watch the video for latest single ‘Without You/Without Us’ or deep dive into the entirety of current album ‘Kin’ here. 

Florida death metal icons DEICIDE also jet in for a main stage Saturday spot in a UK festival exclusive. It’s all go in the Deicide camp of late, signing a new record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music and putting the finishing touches on their upcoming, 13th full-length album, ‘Banished By Sin’, featuring new guitarist Taylor Nordberg. The first new album since 2018, just give us the release date already! While you’re waiting patiently, check out some classic Deicide via the video for ‘Scars Of The Crucifix.’ 

Oxford-based riff beasts DESERT STORM roll in to wake you up on Friday morning, opening the main stage. Their latest masterpiece ‘Death Battle’ dropped via APF this March, an intoxicating mix of stoner doom and prog metal. If you’re a fan of Clutch and Orange Goblin, you won’t want to miss them. Wrap your ears round their latest track ‘Salt Of The Earth’ here.

Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage, five more treats have been locked in. 
Icelandic psych rock squad THE VINTAGE CARAVAN secure a position on Friday’s bill. The Led Zep fans are currently cranking out their classic rock/prog-infused sounds across mainland Europe, promoting latest release ‘The Monuments Tour (Live)’, unveiled 2 weeks ago via Napalm Records. Watch the live video for ‘Can’t Get You Off My Mind’ here. 

Londoners EXIST IMMORTAL also bring their metal maelstrom to the Friday line-up. Their self-titled current album, released by Seek & Strike, is available now. Appraise yourself of their sound via their latest single, ‘Emerge’.

Joining them on Friday, are the epic metal ETERNAL CHAMPION from Texas, who marked their tenth anniversary this year. Released by No Remorse Records in 2020, you can listen to their latest LP ‘Ravening Iron’ in full here.

One of alt.music’s hottest rising stars, MIMI BARKS is added to Saturday’s Sophie bill. If you’re looking for something just a little bit different to add flavour to your BLOODSTOCK weekend, perhaps a little doom-trap will be just the ticket. Current release, ‘DEADGIRL’, claimed the full 5Ks from Kerrang. Watch ‘Saw’ from that release now.

GROVE STREET rampage onto Sunday’s roster.  The band have been causing a massive stir in hardcore circles and last month released new album, ‘The Path To Righteousness’. Check out the title track here and see what all the fuss is about.  
BLOODSTOCK is also excited to announce that Timothy Taylor and their Hopical Storm ale have partnered with the 2024 METAL 2 THE MASSES programme.  The 2024 M2TM season is now underway, with bands around the country competing to win a slot on the newly named Hopical Storm New Blood Stage.  If you’re in an unsigned or developing band and would like to throw your hat in the ring, click over to the M2TM page on the BLOODSTOCK site to see information about participating venues/cities. 
In other festival news, BLOODSTOCK would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s event’s charity fundraising efforts. A grand total of £13,903 was raised in donations from BLOODSTOCKers for the festival’s two official charities for 2023: The Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) (£5492) and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation (£8411). This comprised: Guest & media donations amassing £10,984, which was split equally between The Sophie Lancaster Foundation and DRLAABar staff generously donating all tips to The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Alan, the bar’s head honcho, also doubled this donation, making a total of £838.The Rock Society raised £200 via a raffle for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.The T-Shirt / CD Amnesty raised £1881 for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

The Sophie Lancaster Foundation’s Chief Executive, Alison Vincent said: “We are so grateful to BLOODSTOCK and their amazing staff and supporters for their incredible donation of £8,411. This is a huge amount of money for us and will be used to fund more work to support the alternative community and also deliver more sessions in schools about tolerance and respect for others. Thanks to BLOODSTOCK for making us so welcome and for doing all they could to make BLOODSTOCK 2023 the best ever!” 

Commenting on behalf of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance charity, Tracey Jones, Community Fundraising Executive for Derbyshire said, “We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at BLOODSTOCK Open Air who donated funds to support our lifesaving missions. A special thank you goes to Rachael and Adam for choosing us as one of two charities to support at their festival this year. We rely on generous fundraising and funding to remain operational, and without the support of the local community just like this, the lifesaving missions in Derbyshire and further afield wouldn’t be possible.”

For more information on the important work these charities do, or to donate, please visit:https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/ and https://www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk. 
Want to do a bit more for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation?
Did you catch the amazing set by SKYND headlining the Sophie stage on Thursday at BLOODSTOCK this summer? Perhaps you spotted Skynd’s special pink jacket on stage during her performance or her wearing it earlier in the day?

Skynd has donated this one-off jacket and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation are auctioning it on eBay! Skynd has also signed the protective bag it will come in. The auction is already underway, so go sling in a bid and perhaps you’ll be the lucky winner. The auction ends on November 5th!

Bid here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314914024832

Skynd says, “A foundation like the Sophie Lancaster Foundation is important today as well as tomorrow, because it does not let us forget what and especially WHY happened to Sophie, but also that prejudice and intolerance have no place. I am grateful and emotionally touched about a foundation like this, where the people involved are committed and have their hearts in it and contribute a part to the fact that prejudice, hate and intolerance have no place anywhere. To be different, to live as you want should not be a reason for hate or violence. I support this foundation and will continue to do so. Say her name: SOPHIE!”