Festivals

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Camden Crawl 2012 Earlybird Tickets on sale now

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For the first time in its history the Camden Crawl will expand to a three-day event kicking off with an opening night party featuring six live acts and a special edition of Club NME on Friday 4th May from 5pm at KOKO. A full music and arts programme will run from midday on Saturday 5th May until the early hours of the following bank holiday Monday.  
 
Tickets for the Friday 4th May opening party at KOKO and reduced price Early Bird weekend passes for Camden Crawl will go on sale through www.thecamdencrawl.com at 9am on Wednesday 26th October.

CAMDEN CRAWL 2012 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

DATES:
Opening Night Party at KOKO: Friday 4th May 2012 5pm – 4am

        
Camden Crawl Weekend: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May 2012 (May Bank Holiday Weekend) 12pm – 4am both days

TICKETS:
» Early Bird Weekend Tickets £57.50 (£10 off standard ticket for limited period)
» Early Bird Weekend Tickets + Opening Night Party £62.50
» Opening Night Tickets @ KOKO £20.00 

** ON SALE 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2011 **

Tickets available from the following outlets: 24 Hr CC Hotline 0871 2200 260 / See Tickets 020 7403 3331 OR buy online: www.thecamdencrawl.com

Tickets are to be exchanged for wristbands which allow unlimited entry to each of the participating venues as individual capacities permit. Ticket price includes lanyard programme guide, festival magazine and 2012 compilation album.

Strummercamp Festival 2012 details

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Early-bird tickets are going on sale very soon!

Strummercamp takes place from the 1st – 3rd June 2012.

Building on the success of teaming up with Manchester punk label TNSrecords and Leeds underground promoter Hempen Jig last year, Strummercamp in 2012 will also welcome Manchester’s Punx inna Jungle and Slit Promotions to the family. This promises to bring even more quality and diversity to the festival, increasing the number of stages to 5.

The headliners will be announced through the website over the next couple of months. Previous bands at the festival have included; Billy Bragg, The Selecter, Geno Washington, The Blockheads, The King Blues, The Beat, The Skints, Sham 69, Neville Staple, Hugh Cornwell, The Popes, Random Hand, Sonic Boom Six, the Stupids, Goldblade, UK Subs, The Grit, Chief, Pama International and many ,many more…

Strummercamp remains a completely volunteer run independent festival which is continuing to grow.

“What do we have for entertainment?”

  • Not-for-profit festival run completely by volunteers
  • Main stage featuring well know established bands
  • Second stage run by Manchester independent record label TNS, bringing the best of the underground music scene.
  • Manchester promoter Slit running a new outdoor stage
  • An indoor stage run by Manchester’s Punx inna Jungle
  • Acoustic stage run by Leeds promoters ‘the Hempen Jig’ providing some of the best UK acoustic acts
  • Workshops, including kids club
  • Amazing  family  friendly atmosphere
  • Great selection of food, including vegetarian café
  • Beer sold at pub prices including a great selection of real ale
  • Annual Strummercamp 5-a-side competition
  •  Free camping and parking with weekend ticket

 

Early Bird Tickets now on sale from the festival web-site www.strummercampfestival.co.uk
Adult Weekend including camping £50.
Under 16's   £25
Under 10's  (Accompanied by an adult) Free
Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Children  £100

Tickets will be available on the festival website, from TNSrecords, in Rockers England (Manchester) and from www.ticketline.co.uk

T in the Park 2012 Tickets

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The 18th consecutive T in the Park festival roared to a close in July this year on the back of a brace of blistering, full-on performances from some of the greatest acts on the planet. Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Beyonce, Pulp and Tom Jones plus many more performed across a multi-stage bill that was widely cited by fans and the industry alike as the strongest worldwide line up of the summer.
 
While fans reminisce memorable moments from 2011 with their mates and get ready to begin their planning to do it all again next year, organisers are delighted to reveal that a limited general release of tickets for the 19th T in the Park festival will go on sale at 2011 prices at 9am on Friday 2ndDecember from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990.
 
Next year’s event will take place across the weekend of 6th – 8th July. 
 
Festival Director Geoff Ellis commented:  ‘Plans for 2012 are already well underway here and once again we are securing some of the finest acts on the planet to perform before the world’s most passionate music fans.  The time is now to secure tickets to the 2012 festival.’
 
Vodafone VIP customers can buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale from9.00am on Wednesday 30th November, simply go to www.vodaphone.co.uk/vip

T Lady subscribers can buy tickets from 9.00 am Thursday 1st December – sign up to the TLADY at www.tinthepark.com.

 
Boutique camping options are available in The Residence at T in the Park.  The Residence offers festival goers a bespoke, luxury experience where all their accommodation needs are taken care of –www.tinthepark.com/residence
 
More information on all ticket prices/packages at www.tinthepark.com.  Ticket buyers should only purchase from the official outlets published on this website.

 

Soundwave Croatia 2012 Earlybird Tickets onsale now!

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Priced at a mere £79 and already selling like hot cakes, these tickets will be available to the lucky first come, first served few and as usual will be in high demand.

Hosted by established boundary pushing UK promoter collectives, Soundcrash and New Bohemia, Soundwave Croatia 2012 will yet again showcase the finest progressive leftfield music and outstanding talent, all framed in the stunning setting of the 400 year old white wash walled fishing village of Petrcane, overlooking the glittering crystal clear Adriatic Sea.
 
Entering into its fourth year next year, Soundwave continues to shine amongst the 1001 same same festivals that are rolled out each year, it offers a unrivalled boutique festival experience which sees festival goers come back year in year out for its unmatched spirit. Where other festivals have fallen at the wayside Soundwave remains amazing value, unbranded and true to its roots.
 
Set over three Sun filled days with beach bars, an outdoor Amphitheatre, a nightclub and unique boat parties during and on either side of the festival it is a music and sun worshipers paradise all at a price that is the same as a return train ticket to a UK festival, making it unbeatable value and a wonderful alternative to the UK’s rain soaked festivals.
 
Next year’s line up is set to be Soundwave’s best year yet and that’s quite something as it will follow in this year’s impressive footsteps which saw the likes of Little Dragon, Zero 7, Roots Manuva, Submotion Orchestra, Floating Points, Hexstatic, Belleruche, and Andreya Triana amongst many others, seamlessly entertain the crowds from day into night. Next year’s line up is set to be announced shortly so you’ll have to wait and see what’s in store!
 
Book flights now and a complete music festival and sun holiday package is just £140, with cheap flights, cheap accommodation, amazing food and the best new music all under guaranteed Sun, What’s not to like?
 
Soundwave co-promoters Rob Waller and Noah Ball say, "We are looking forward to producing a 4th year of Soundwave bliss in our paradise location in Croatia. We are programming a line-up will be even stronger than last year! Don't leave it too late on buying tickets as it is selling out earlier and earlier every year!"
 
And let’s not forget this year’s Soundwave Croatia reunion party at London’s Koko on Saturday 17th December to celebrate the spirit of all that is Soundwave. This party is free to ticketholders of previous or future Soundwave Festivals however non-ticket holders can purchase £5 tickets
 
Soundwave Croatia Is THE must do festival on the European calendar. Don’t miss out next year!
 
 
Line up announcements to follow shortly….
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SOUNDWAVE CROATIA LISTINGS INFO:
 
SOUNDWAVE CROATIA FESTIVAL 2012, PETRCANE, CROATIA
 
WHEN: 20th– 23rd JULY 2012
 
WHERE: PETRCANE, CROATIA
 
MORE INFO: www.soundwavecroatia.com
 
TICKETS: Early bird tickets are on sale now: £79 + bf
 
www.buytickets.com / www.ticketweb.co.uk / www.leedstickets.com
Cheap flights are available to Split via Easyjet or Zadar via Ryanair.
 

Jaguar Skills & South Central added to Together Winter Music Festival 2011

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Jaguar SkillEarly Bird and saver tickets to the Saturday have all gone with £35 standard tickets now on sale. Eric Prydz headlines, with his final EPIC performance this year, alongside sets from John Digweed, Pete Tong, Simian Mobile Disco (DJ set), Sander van Doorn, Death in Vegas, Fake Blood, Vitalic [Live], Fenech Soler [Live], Sebastian [Live], Maya Jane Coles and many many more.

But it doesn’t stop there. We’ve got a few more surprises to pull out the bag and we’re delighted to announce four more artists performing across the weekend right now…

EVENT: Together Winter Music Festival 
DATE: Friday 25th & Saturday 26th November 2011
VENUE: Alexandra Palace, London
TICKETS: Day One (UKF Bass Culture): SOLD OUT // Day Two: Early Birds SOLD OUT – Saver tickets SOLD OUT – Standard Tickets on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 847 1674
JUST ANNOUNCED TO DAY ONE LINEUP: Jaguar Skills, South Central – Please find image of Jaguar Skills attached
ALREADY ANNOUNCED FOR DAY ONE: Chase & Status [Live], Skrillex, Nero [Live], Knife Party, Modestep, Joker, Feed Me, Gemini, DJ Fresh [First Live London Show], Zane Lowe, Mistajam, Circus Soundsystem featuring Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, FuntCase & Roksonix, Camo & Krooked, Ms Dynamite, Friction, 16Bit, Union, Yasmin, Ayah Marar [Live], S.P.Y b2b Total Science, Youngsta b2b Kryptic Minds, DBridge b2b Rockwell, Distance b2b Tunnidge, Alix Perez b2b Icicle, Cyrus b2b Darkside, MC's Crazy D, SP, & LX One
JUST ANNOUNCED TO DAY TWO LINEUP: The Japanese Popstars, Hot City
ALREADY ANNOUNCED FOR DAY TWO: Eric Prydz presents EPIC, John Digweed, Simian Mobile Disco, Sander van Doorn, Vitalic [Live], Fake Blood, Fenech Soler [Live], Maya Jane Coles, Pete Tong, Death in Vegas [Live], SebastiAn [Live], John Dahlback, Sebastien Leger, Chris Lake, Alex Metric, Grum, Russ Chimes, Starsmith, Jeremy Olander, Mark Fanciulli, The Glimmers, Utah Saints, Thomas Gandey, Reset!, Burns, Monarchy [DJ Set], Mighty Mouse, Cosmonauts, Phonat, Ruben & Ra, Data Transmission DJs
WEBSITE: www.togetherwmf.com

 

Amsterdam Dance Event gets bigger!

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Day program

By day, the crème de la crème of the international music industry gathers at the conference venues Felix Meritis, The Dylan Amsterdam and De Balie to do business, network and participate in discussions on the ins and outs of the electronic music industry. Speakers include; Carl Cox (US), Sven Väth (DE), Armin van Buuren (NL), David Guetta (FR) and Boy George (GB) amongst others. The panels will cover topics such as; the international success of the Dutch DJs and producers, international copyright, new media, new business models and overall developments in this rapidly growing industry.

A number of interesting sub-programs will also take place at tis years ADE;

Music and Bits: Music & Technology
The ADE program Music and Bits, which focuses on trends and developments in the online music world, has expanded to three days (October 19 to 21) and now takes place in De Balie. Speakers include Dave Haynes (Sound Cloud), Chris Kaskie (Pitchfork), Scott Snibbe, Alex White (The Next Big Sound) and representatives of radio Boiler Room. More information is available at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/music-and-bits 

ADE University: the music professionals of tomorrow 
New for this year is ADE University: a program specifically designed for students, to inspire the ‘music professionals of tomorrow’. From 19 to October 21 Afrojack, Simon Dunmore and Nalden amongst others share their knowledge with the younger generations at the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Area on the Leidseplein.

Hard Dance Event: a conference for the harder styles
The Hard Dance Event (October 20) is a conference that focuses specifically on the harder styles of dance music. Topics that are addressed include crossovers between musical genres, the progressive way in which communities within this scene develop and how this scene is developing within America. During the previous edition over 600 participants from 19 countries came together. More information can be found at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/hde 

ADE Next: platform for new talent
Celebrating its seventh edition ADE Next (October 22) brings upcoming DJs and producers in contact with media, artists and other persons relevant to them from the music industry. With a broad program full of workshops, demo sessions and various Q&A’s, ADE Next offers them a helping hand to kick start their careers. More information is available at: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/ade-next

To find out what to expect from the day program take a look at these snapshot videos from ADE 2010.

ADE = Business

ADE 2010 industry insights: technology & new business models

Evening program

The ADE festival counts as the world biggest club festival. During this years edition over 200 events take place at a record breaking 52 locations around the city of Amsterdam.

Over 700 artists will perform during ADE and here is  a brief snapshot to whet your appetite;

2000 and One (NL), Aeroplane (BE), Afrojack (NL), Alex Flatner (DE), Ambush (US), Âme (DE), Andrew Weatherall (GB), Annie Mac (GB), Anton Pieete (NL), Apparat (DE), Applescal (NL), Armin van Buuren (NL), Bart Skils (NL), Baskerville (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Boemklatsch (NL), Boris Werner & William Kouam Djoko (NL), Brodinski (FR), BT (US), Caribou (CA), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chocolate Puma (NL), Chris Liebing (DE), Cristian Varela (ES), Crookers (IT), Culoe De Song (SA), Daniel Miller (GB), Dave Clarke (GB), David Guetta (FR), David Morales (US), Dennis Ferrer (US), Derrick May (US), Detroit Grand Pubahs (US), Dimitri Kneppers (NL), Dixon (Innervisions, DE), DJ Judge Jules (GB), DJ Kypski (NL), DJ Simon Patterson (GB), Dr. Lektroluv (BE), Dubfire (IR), Ellen Allien (DE), Eric Prydz (SE), Eskmo (US), Fake Blood (GB), Fedde le Grand (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Flowing (DE), Frankie Knuckles (US), Funkerman (NL), Goldfish (SA), Goldie (GB), Gregor Tresher (DE), Groove Armada presents 'Red Light' (GB), Guy J (IL), Heiko Laux (DE), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hudson Mohawke (GB), Industrialyzer LIVE (PT), James Holden (GB), Jaxx da Fishworks (JP), John Acquaviva (CA), John Dahlback (SE), John Digweed (GB), Jon Rundell (GB), Joost van Bellen (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Kaiserdisco (DE), Karotte (DE), Kate Wax (CH), Kenny Dope (US), Kenny Larkin (US), Kettel (NL), Kyle Hall (US), Lone live (GB), Magda (DE), M.A.N.D.Y. (DE), Makam (NL), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Mark Knight (GB), Martyn (US) live, Mason (NL), Matthias Tanzmann (DE), Mauro Picotto (IT), Melon (NL), Michael Mayer (DE), Michel Cleis (CH) , Miss Nine (NL), Modeselektor live (DE), Monika Kruse (DE), Mousse T. (DE), Nervo (AU), Nick Fiurucci (CA), Nobody Beats The Drum (NL), Özgur Can (SE), Palmbomen (NL), Pional (live) (ES), Radioslave (GB), Real el Canario (ES), Richie Hawtin (CA), Rimer London & Cata.Pirata (NL), RipTide (NL), Riva Starr (GB), Robbie Rivera (PR), Robert Owens (US), Roger Sanchez (US), Ron Carroll (US), Sander Kleinenberg (NL), Sander van Doorn (NL), SebastiAn (FR), Sébastien Léger (FR), Shinedoe (NL), Soul Clap (US), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Bug (DE), Steve Lawler (GB), Steve Mac (GB), Steve Rachmad (NL), Stonebridge (SE), Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano (NL), Sven Väth (DE), The Advent LIVE (GB), The Glitch Mob (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Partysquad (NL), The Shapeshifters (GB), Theo Parrish (US), Tocadisco (DE), Tom Novy (DE), Tommie Sunshine (US), Tommy Four Seven (GB), Umek vs Beltek (SI), Warren Fellow (NL), WhoMadeWho live (DK) and many others.

Top 100 DJ Awards

For the first time in its history, the Top 100 DJs Awards ceremony will take place during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) on 20 October, at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Current world’s No.1 DJ, Armin van Buuren will perform alongside David Guetta, Fedde Le Grand and Markus Schulz during a spectacular show, in which the No.1 DJ of 2011 will be revealed.

For an overall look at what to expect from ADE check out the VIDEO ROUND UP from last years event. And for more info visit http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/

Evolution Festival 2012 Dates and Ticket Prices announced

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Described by Clash Magazine as 'the UKs model City Festival' Evolution takes place on the iconic Quayside that straddles the twin cities

Organisers also announced a price freeze for 2012 with weekend tickets priced at £35+bf and day tickets at £25+bf

Last year’s event featured performances from Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Iggy Pop, Katy B, Example and many more.

'A blooming bargain' – Time Out

A full line up announcement and on sale details will follow in early 2012!

Deezer Streaming Service UK Launch

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Hosted by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, the live event will feature a stellar line-up of artists including Rizzle Kicks, Emeli Sandé, Bright Light Bright Light and Housse de Racket.
 
With 13 million licensed tracks, including all four major label artists, Deezer is set to become the number one destination for all UK music fans.  Already boasting over 20 million users worldwide, 6 million unique visitors per month and more than 1.4 million premium subscribers, Deezer offers access to millions of tracks, anywhere anytime. Far from being a faceless streaming service, Deezer’s dedicated editorial team of music experts have injected real, human passion into Deezer, offering exclusive content and recommendations to help users discover the music they love.

Tickets for Deer Shed Festival 2012 on sale on Monday

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Tickets will be available via http://www.deershedfestival.com/tickets/ or through Ticketline on 0844 888 9991.

Adult Saturday & Sunday only ticket (16+)  £59
Adult weekend ticket (16+) £59  ** LIMITED EARLY BIRD **
Adult weekend ticket (16+) £69
Child weekend ticket (6+) £20
Child weekend ticket (5 and under) FREE
Weekend campervan/caravan/trailer pass £15

Plans for next year so far include more live acts on the Friday night, additional arts including commissioned theatre productions taking place in the woods, more camping space, different campsites for folks who want to stay up to the wee hours, extra after-hours entertainment and later bar opening hours for those fans of the wee hours, improved availability of the vast array of workshops, a longer “long goodbye” on Sunday and custom-made indestructible* swingballs.

*that’s indestructible by powerful playing, not indestructible by, say, a heavy goods vehicle.

Headlined by the outstanding I Am Kloot, this year’s Deer Shed Festival was a triumph. Six thousand music lovers of all ages soaked up performances by a line-up including Frankie & The Heartstrings and Caitlin Rose under a sunny sky. Garnering high praise from artists and audience alike, in just two short years Deer Shed Festival has become a serious contender for the best family-orientated festival in the UK. For a taste of the Deer Shed Festival magic, check out the short video here http://www.deershedfestival.com/media/

Deer Shed Festival 2012 – onwards, upwards and across a bit.

7 weeks till Stereosonic kicks off!

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Congratulations to Stereosonic artists for winning at the recent ‘Ibiza DJ Awards’:

Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren – #1 Trance DJ & #1 International DJ
Carl Cox – #1 Techno DJ & Best Ibiza night ‘Carl Cox 10 Years of Revolution at Space’
Afrojack – Best Remixer & Runner Up Best Electro House DJ
Congratulations also to: Ferry Corsten, Annie Mac, Avicii, Benny Benassi, Claude VonStroke & Kaskade who also polled well
http://stereosonic.com.au/ibiza-dj-award-winners-announced/

Who wants to be the face of Stereosonic? Stereosonic is looking for one girl & one guy to front their event campaign.  What will they win?

– 12 month contract with London Model Management 
– Shoot the Stereosonic 2011 merchandise range 
– Tickets for them and a friend to any Stereosonic in Australia
Head to: http://www.stereosonic.com.au for more information

dmg Radio Australia and Stereosonic announced the launch of StereoStar, a new initiative to give individuals an opportunity to become Nova’s official festival photographers at Stereosonic events around the country.  StereoStar, an evolution of Nova and Stereosonic’s existing partnership, supported by Stereosonic sponsor Strongbow Cider, offers a unique opportunity which is aspirational yet achievable by anyone attending festivals with most people taking their own photos and uploading to popular social networking sites.  For more info check out: http://stereosonic.com.au/stereostar-entries-are-now-open-just-upload-your-best-pics/

For all Stereosonic artist updates, exclusive interviews, ticketing info & more, check out the above website.  Here’s what’s making headlines:

http://stereosonic.com.au/check-out-the-artist-page-for-madeon/
http://stereosonic.com.au/ticket-warning-and-arrest-stereosonic/
http://stereosonic.com.au/avicii-interview-on-stereosonic-com-au/

Please note that the following Stereosonic artists will be playing at Foreshore in Canberra, 26th November: Armin van Buuren, LMFAO, Afrojack, Avicii, PNAU, Annie Mac, Datsik, Shockone.  For more info:http://www.foreshorefestival.com.au/foreshore-2011 Breakout Under 18s Festival 25th Nov – Melb & 2 Dec – Syd: LMFAO, The Bloody Beetroots, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten.  For more info: http://www.letmebreakout.com