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Amnesia Presents: Gorgon City & Sonny Fodera

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House heroes announce new weekly Monday residency with handpicked guests

Monday in Ibiza just became the hottest new night of the week as superstar house artists Gorgon City and Sonny Fodera announce a brand new weekly residency at the iconic Amnesia. This comes on the heels of the pair’s much talked about and sold out two-day festival in London back in August, and will see them curate a special selection of guests and friends every Monday from June 20th until October 3rd. To attend, you must register at http://signup.amnesia.es to have pre-sale access to special tickets which include a drink. Access opens on February 24th and lasts 24 hours, then regular early bird tickets go on general sale on the 25th. You can also win a two-night stay on the island, Balcony Tickets and four drinks for the opening party on 20th June at the sign-up link.

After a two-year hiatus, this summer is set to be an explosion of energy and hedonism that harks back to the early days of the White Isle. And there will be nowhere better to experience this summer of love than Amnesia, which is known around the world for offering the most authentic Balearic clubbing experience and now lines up two of house music’s most influential artists.

Fresh off the back of a huge 22-date sell-out tour around the UK & US, Aussie Sonny Fodera is now a true global house king. His last album Wide Awake at the end of 2021 made an impact on UK charts as well as dance floors around the planet and was playlisted on Radio 1, Kiss FM and many more. He has amassed a total of 350 million streams in the last year alone, collaborated with the likes of Diplo and the festival he co-headlined with Gorgon City sold out all 14,000 tickets.

Since first linking up for a run of singles at the turn of the decade, Gorgon City – comprising Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott have entrenched themselves in global dance culture, offering a heady mix of big room house and underground heaters. They have sold over 10 million singles and clocked up over 1.5 billion streams worldwide. While the duo are no strangers to chart success with hits such as ‘Ready For Your Love’, their sound is rooted deep in the. The live setting is where the duo truly thrive – the past decade has feature amazing sets around the world including Coachella, Glastonbury, Parklife & EDC Vegas, as well as sold-out shows from iconic venues such as Brixton Academy, The Shrine, Printworks, Brooklyn Mirage, Warehouse Project and Tobacco Dock.

As well as those house music icons at the helm, a cross-section of the scene’s best and biggest names will also be adding their own sounds so stay tuned for the announcement of world-class guests.

Gorgon City said “We’re so happy to be back in our original home in Ibiza. We love Amnesia so much and can’t wait to begin a new chapter on Mondays with them! This season is going to be the best yet!!!!”

Sonny adds, “So hyped to be back on the terrace at Amnesia. So many amazing memories at this club. Mondays are going to be next level! I can’t wait!”

With a super fresh house soundtrack from Sonny Fodera and Gorgon City, Mondays in Ibiza will never be the same again.

AMNESIA PRESENTS GORGON CITY & SONNY FODERA

Mondays from June 20th till October 3rd

From 11 pm – Both, Main Room and Terraza

The people who sign up on http://signup.amnesia.es/ will have access to tickets with discounts and drinks included only for 24h (from Feb 24th 10:00 am till Feb 25th 10:00 am). On the 25th we will release the regular early bird tickets.

Line-up: Sonny Fodera, Gorgon City & guests

Link to registration page: http://signup.amnesia.es/

Meet! Festival announces full line up – Steve Bug, Magda, Sante & more all perform

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Endless clear blue seas, gently swaying palm trees, secluded cenotes and lush green jungle. Miles of soft sand beaches, a rich melting pot of Caribbean cultures, mouthwatering gastronomy and high spec production with a world class soundtrack. These are just some of the reasons the bespoke and boutique Meet! Festival is a game changing underground gathering that has put the eyes of the world on the Dominican Republic. Its 2019 debut was the first and largest ever event of its kind, and now the festival is back with a bigger and better lineup than ever featuring Funk E, Magda, Sante, Steve Bug, Themba, Blu.A, Laura Pilarte, Lucien Le Grub, Oscar Mula on top of the previously announced likes of Camea, Franky Rizardo, Mihai Popoviciu, Danny Serrano and more from April 14 – 17 2022. It kicks off with a special opening party at the super cool Clover Club, and this week for friendship day for seven days from February 14th and for 7 days, you can get a 15% discount on studio rooms. 

It all goes down in the picture perfect and dreamlike faraway paradise that is Punta Cana in the Caribbean, with a main stage, daytime beach parties, after parties and free access to the exhilarating Aquapark for thrill seeking adrenaline junkies all rolled into one incredible weekend. Next to a lineup of internationally established DJs, live performers and an array of local acts, Meet! Festival offers endless hours of extra fun, from aquatic activities, to stunning local cuisines and the most beautiful hidden spots to chill out and soak up the stunning coastal atmosphere.

The brainchild of influential underground label Yet! Records, Meet! Festival was the first and most important event to happen in the history of dance music in the Dominican Republic. It has already helped to consolidate the local scene as an ideal place for industry professionals to enjoy a musical weekend in paradise. It is designed as a meeting place for friends old and new (hence the name Meet!), somewhere to hang out and soak up the vibes, a space to further the scene and develop new ideas.

The music will come from a carefully curated mix of local stars and international heroes, all with the view of furthering the local scene as well as bringing international tourists to the region. It will play out across daytime beach and late night parties, with a hugely impressive and well-designed main stage for evening fun, and an unforgettable closing party to send everyone home with special musical memories. Headliners include the one and only Funk E, long time minimal techno queen Magda, house master Sante, Pokerflat boss Steve Bug, Afro house innovator Themba, plus Blu.A, Laura Pilarte, Lucien Le Grub, Oscar Mula and more. Of course, this is just a second wave after the likes of stripped back techno tastemaker and Clink boss Camea, Defected’s Dutch house star Franky Rizardo, Romanian minimalist Mihai Popovici and Spanish house don Danny Serrano have already been announced.

Meet! Festival is all set to return to the Caribbean with a bang and will undoubtedly become a bucket list event for many years to come.

LINE UP IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Blu.A, Camea, Danny Serrano, Franky Rizardo, Funk E, Laura Pilarte, Lucien Le Grub, Magda, Mihai Popoviciu, Oscar Mula, Sante, Steve Bug, Themba

Streaming and NFT platform Myx aims to shake up music distribution with blockchain technology

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Artists will be able to Create, Collaborate, Connect and Stream on Myx

Myx is a game-changing new platform that allows artists to take back control of music distribution. Built with blockchain technology that far outstrips any other Web3 music platform out there, it bridges the gap between both artists and fans as they create, collaborate and connect on a new and level playing field. Most importantly, Myx allows earnings to go back to artists.

Myx is currently available and in soft launch phase – allowing artists ownership of their own music, distribution ownership and revenues, create NFTs for tracks, or even break down vocals, instrumentals and beats as their own NFTs. Streaming on Myx is due for launch in the second quarter of 2022.

Decentralised streaming on Myx allows artists to earn up to three times as much as Spotify from streaming their music, with uncapped revenue potential. Artists can release unlimited tracks and collections as single (1/1) or multiple edition NFTs on Polygon and have them instantly and automatically be created and listed for sale on OpenSea, Web3’s most liquid marketplace, and customise secondary sales royalties so fees are earned whenever NFTs are traded in the future.

Artists can collaborate through a revolutionary Myx feature called Pods, which allows fans to invest and earn alongside their favourite artists. It is a tool that allows for multiple owners of music to collaborate and earn together on the economics and governance of that music. For example all tracks in a Pod when streamed on Myx earns revenue, all owners of that Pods token (“media fractions”) receive the revenue proportional to their Pod ownership. The same goes with NFT sales.

Harrison $First, one of over 150 artists already using the platform and its unique Pod feature, and says, “The most fascinating thing about Myx at this stage, seems to be their pod feature. I think this will give artists the opportunity to turn their music into a high commodity asset.”

On top of this, Music NFTs on Myx include proof of authority and digital signature, and files are encrypted using the utmost security and stored with IPFS, a Web3 file storage system that helps fight piracy.

Myx artist Karyuu says, “I’ve been in the industry for a long time, and I’ve never seen an idea like this before. This is finally a fresh upgrade in the industry. It’s clear to me this will be something huge, which finally brings together artists and listeners.”

All this is available in one easy-to-use platform that puts the power back in the hands of artists, rethinks existing revenue streams and reimagines new ones, and encourages real community amongst fans and creators.

Web: https://app.myx.audio/#/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_myx/
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New Techno festival Verve launches in Switzerland

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30+ DJ’s will perform over 24 hours of music, across two stages for 10,000 people

Ben Klock Innellea, Joris Voorn, Lilly Palmer, Oliver Huntemann,
Animal Trainer, Denis Horvat, Konstantin Sibold, Miss Monique, Øostil, Pig&Dan,
SHDW & Obscure Shape, The Element
Cattaree, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal, Vanita

Tickets
Date: 20th – 22nd May, 2022

Verve is a brand new and historic techno festival coming to Lucerne’s Allmend/Messe 1 arena in Switzerland. From May 20th – 22nd it promises something new and supersized for the city, with cutting edge artists in an innovative indoor space. The first wave of names include Ben Klock, Innellea, Lilly Palmer, Oliver Huntemann, Joris Voorn, Animal Trainer, Denis Horvat, Konstantin Sibold, Miss Monique, Øostil, Pig&Dan, SHDW & Obscure Shape, The Element, Cattarre, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal & Vanita with many more international techno tastemakers to come. For tickets, head to verve-festival.ch

Verve is a state of the art venue packed with high end technology. Laser displays take you into another dimension. The sound system is crystal clear up top and punchy down low. The overall style of the vast warehouse is futuristic. All of this makes it a perfect setting for a coming together of true music lovers and celebration of avant garde electronic music.

Across this special festival, which is easily accessible by a train that stops right outside, Verve will welcome 10,000 people, offer more than 24 hours of music and more than 30 of the world’s most innovative techno DJs to play across two indoor stages. The first is a vast main room that will soak you in high end light and visuals, and the second is a slightly smaller space for more intimate but energetic sounds. As well as the music, there will be a culinary world tour that will take you through the best tastes on the planet, while an outdoor area will be a stylish place to catch your breath and chill with a cocktail or two.

Providing the soundtrack will be Berghain mainstay, techno pioneer and unrelenting DJ talent Ben Klock. His big, concrete funk sound is famous the world over and perfect for this sort of festival. German Innellea has the ability to transcend genre with his emotive sets and futuristic sounds. Lilly Palmer brings her contemporary techno sounds after big tunes on the likes of Drumcode and Spannung Records have established her right at the vanguard. On top this comes Dutch hero and Rejected label boss Joris Voorn, long time titan Oliver Huntemann, a special set from ØOSTIL b2b The Element, local Swiss stars Animal Trainer, stripped back and atmospheric techno from SHDW & OBSCURE SHAPE, plus more from techno talents Konstantin Sibold, Pig & Dan, Denis Horvat, Miss Monique, Cattarre, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal, Vanita.

The festival comes from the Kopflos Agency, a respected, dynamic and dedicated events management agency based in Lucerne. The agency is very passionate about electronic music and has been at the heart of the local scene and now uses all its know-how to launch this much anticipated new event.

Founder of Verve Festival and Co-Founder of Kopflos Agency Omar A.Rahman says, “We have been facing many challenges while planning the festival and organizing all the little details due to the Pandemic. However, we believe it is the right time to announce our Verve Festival in Luzern. The whole industry is not tolerating the situation anymore, and we feel it is our duty to do something and back up the industry.”
 
Fellow Verve Festival and Kopflos Agency founder Jan Boesch says, ”We have to organize something for the city in Luzern. The whole nightlife suffers enormously from the corona pandemic and less organizers are daring to do something about it”

Verve is the largest festival in central Switzerland with an escapist techno atmosphere. Do not miss.

Early bird tickets are now sold out but for now general sale tickets remain available. But act fast, because after the announcement of the artists of Phase II they will sell out from verve-festival.ch

HEADLINERS (A-Z):

(Phase I)
Ben Klock
Innellea
Joris Voorn
Lilly Palmer
Oliver Huntemann
Animal Trainer
Denis Horvat
Konstantin Sibold
Miss Monique
Øostil b2b The Element
Pig&Dan
SHDW & Obscure Shape
Cattaree
Doma
Gean
Kaleiko
Marco Capone
Pazkal
Vanita

Epic Pool Parties Announce Brands For Miami Music Week 2022 Series

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DJ Mag, Beatport & Repopulate Mars, Sonny Fodera Presents Solotoko, Hot Creations and Disco Disco to host at Sagamore Hotel South Beach Miami

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Epic Pool Parties are set to reach new heights from Wednesday March 23rd to Sunday March 27th and brands such as Beatport, Lee Foss’s Repopulate Mars, Sonny Fodera presents Solotoko, Jamie Jones’s Hot Creations, DJ Mag and Disco Disco. The location for these special sessions is South Beach’s exclusive oceanfront hotel The Sagamore. Tickets are on sale now from…www.theepicpoolparty.com

It wouldn’t be a Miami Music Week without the always next level Epic Pool Party series. This year they set up at a glorious new location in the heart of South Beach. The Sagamore is an art deco architectural celebration and the centrepiece, a glistening pool with plenty of space to dance, lounge in comfort and soak up the Miami rays.

The week kicks off on March 23rd with a huge mainstay party of MMW for over 20 years, the legendary DJ Mag Pool Party Sessions featuring a cross section of house and techno’s finest including DJ Mag, Beatport & Repopulate Mars, Sonny Fodera Presents Solotoko, Hot Creations and Disco Disco to host at Sagamore Hotel South Beach Miami, plus two more huge headliners to be announced on March 1st for this legendary party.

Next is the world’s leading digital download store in Beatport who link up with Repopulate Mars. Lee Foss’s label is one of the hottest imprints in the world right now, and leading the underground house scene from the front. This party is always a sell-out in Miami and hosts some very special headline guests.

On Friday March 26th – Sonny Fodera presents Solotoko. 
Following the release of his hit album ‘Wide Awake’, collaborations with Diplo, Vintage Culture & Dom Dolla and sold out shows across the globe, Sonny Fodera is back in Miami for his biggest ever MMW show! Expect a huge line-up of special guests and Solotoko favourites.

It wouldn’t be a real week in Miami without Jamie Jones and Lee Foss´s Hot Creations’s hedonistic pool party. Famous for their seductive house soundtracks as well as party antics, this event will celebrate 10 years at the very top of dance music. In that decade the label has been responsible for some of the biggest tracks of the scene so you can only imagine who will be appearing at the top of the bill on this lineup!

Closing things down are the always colourful Disco Disco crew, which promises to be a day of colourful fun in the sun with a selection of some of the industries biggest and best!! A-listers will be joined by legends for the unforgettable end of the week disco pool party. Fancy Dress is encouraged to really make this one special!

The clock is ticking and tickets are shifting fast, so don’t delay in grabbing your passport to party paradise.

Wednesday 23rd March – DJ Mag Presents..
Special Guests to be announced 1 March
Andrea Oliva
Dennis Ferrer
Eats Everything b2b Melé
Honeyluv
Layla Benitez
Marco Faraone

Thursday 24th March – Beatport Presents Repopulate Mars
Full Lineup coming soon

Friday 25th March – Sonny Fedora Presents Solotoko
Full Lineup coming soon

Saturday 26th March – Hot Creations
Full Lineup coming soon

Sunday 27th March – Disco Disco
Full Lineup coming soon

O Beach Ibiza is celebrating their 10th anniversary with an international weekender in Maldives

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An unmissable 4 days in paradise in all inclusive 5* accommodation with beach parties, beach club events, brunches and so much more

Ever dreamt of spending a morning snorkelling with tropical fish, an afternoon relaxing in a multi-sensory music-themed spa, an evening of gastronomic delight in a world class restaurant followed by a beach party as a perfect sun sets into the Indian Ocean?

Well, wonder no more: O Beach Ibiza, celebrating their 10 year anniversary, are taking over Maldives for a pioneering, first of its kind ultimate paradise island experience for those who love the highlife, taking place from 24th – 29th November 2022. This four day, four night event welcomes just 800 people to two breathtaking islands The Hardrock Maldives and Saii Lagoon, with parties hosted by O Beach favourites KISStory, Boat Club, Pool Party, Aces, Ibiza Spray, SIN Sundays and Hot Bed, two idyllic resorts to stay in and a wealth of unbelievable activities, restaurants, holistic experiences and so much more. Prices start from £1750 for four nights all inclusive F&B accommodation, access to all events, plus transfers from Male airport at https://obeachmaldives.com/

O Beachs first ever international weekender is the perfect way to celebrate 10 years of the beloved brand, and there is no destination that truly encapsulates the O Beach ethos and paradisiacal atmosphere quite like the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

The once in a lifetime location for this VIP experience is Crossroads Maldives including the stunning Hardrock Hotel, Saii Lagoon and The Marina. These interconnected islands are situated in the breathtaking Kaafu Still and Emboohoo lagoon and have all been exclusively taken over for O Beach Maldives. The three islands will come alive with daily events from beach parties to beach club events, brunches and after parties that all offer their own unique vibes.

Says Gemma Charters, Director of Brands & Events; ‘We are so excited to be offering this trip of a lifetime to the Maldives so people can come and celebrate our 10th year with us in true style! It will be 4 days and 4 nights of pure celebration with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world, the Indian Ocean. It is unlike anything anyone has seen before upon those archipelago of islands and it will be a very special trip not to be missed.’

Throughout your stay you’ll be free to island hop, sample the rich variety of bars, restaurants, shops and beach clubs or simply lay back and soak up the sun on your own private deck. The 5* Hard Rock Hotel has a music inspired rock spa, pools with underwater speakers and large suites, beach villas or overwater villas to stay in. Meanwhile, Sail Lagoon is another 5* resort that pairs high end luxury with bohemian detail, world class facilities and expansive balconies offering open sea views of the ocean with a range of exceptional gastronomical experiences.

The islands have a delicious selection of all-inclusive restaurants all with their own flavour of cuisine including fresh BBQ, Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican as well as some fresh Maldivian dishes with unlimited house wine, beer, branded spirits, cocktails, mocktails, juices, teas, coffees and water.

There is also a resort gym based in the sumptuous and leafy surroundings of Saii and a second has views overlooking the Indian Ocean at Hardrock, while an ultimate day of pampering awaits at Len Be Well with new levels of relaxation, spa treatments and holistic activities. Complete your escape with some activities both above and under the water, including snorkelling, kayaking and diving. On top of what the islands already offer, O Beach will program a range of hospitality and wellness experiences to make this a truly magical getaway.

With endless activities and parties hosted by all your favourite O Beach brands and residents, O Beach Maldives will be a paradise experience like no other. Join us as we celebrate 10 years in style.

https://obeachmaldives.com/

Manchester’s historic venue Albert Hall announce 5 major shows

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JBM events line up Todd Terje, Nightmares of Wax, Todd Terry, Rui Da Silva, Roger Sanchez, Artful Dodger & more perform

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BM Music & Events host some of the UK’s best parties, from intimate basement shows to large scale festivals and everything in between. They have recently reinvigorated Manchester’s legendary Joshua Brooks and now bring their party know-how, innovative production and carefully curated line-ups to the city’s restored chapel come music venue Albert Halls for a sizzling season of parties covering all genres.

It all kicks off with Garage Nation on Friday 11th February with legendary names from the scene including Artful Dodger, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Heartless Crew, Sweet Female Attitude, Lele Le Roc, Oxide & Neutrino and many more. On February 26th, it is Spread The Love with Balearic beat maker, downtempo king and Warp artist Nightmares on Wax playing a DJ set with London’s colourful party crew Horse Meat Disco and a special live show from techno innovator KiNK. .

There will be next level disco from Scandi king Told Terje on March 11th for The Road to El Dorado with Laurence Guy, Dirty Channels and more, and April 2nd is all about the naughties with iconic chart toppers like Cascada, Fatman Scoop, N-Trance, Thats & Small, Ultrabeat, Sweet Female Attitude and plenty more. Ibiza then comes to Manchester on April 29th as the hugely influential Cafe Mambo rolls into town with US house legends Todd Terry and Roger Sanchez joined by Robin S.

Last of all is a supersized celebration of Ibiza Trance Anthems on May 1st with next level White Isle production and decor sure to immerse you in a Balearic wonderland. All the greats from the island will play their biggest tunes from the heyday of this sound with Sonique, Rui Da Silva, Dario G, Da Hool, Matt Carey, 4 Strings Live, DJ Taucher, Plakka (Jam & Spoon) and more all lining up.

Albert Hall really offers something for everyone between now and summer so don’t sleep on tickets, which are available now.

LISTINGS:

Garage Nation
11th February
Artful Dodger, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Heartless Crew, Sweet Female Attitude, Lele Le Roc, Oxide & Neutrino

Spread The Love
February 26th
Nightmares on Wax, Horse Meat Disco+ Kink (Live)

The Road to El Dorado
March 11th
Todd Terje, Laurence Guy, Dirty Channels and more

Noughties Baby
April 2nd
Cascada, Fatman Scoop, N-Trance, Thats & Small, Ultrabeat, Sweet Female Attitude and more

Cafe Mambo
April 29th
Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez and Robin S and more

Ibiza Trance Anthems
May 1st
Sonique, Rui Da Silva, Dario G, Da Hool, Matt Carey, 4 Strings Live, DJ Taucher, Plakka (Jam & Spoon) and more

The Garden Party Leeds announces huge 16th anniversary weekender

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Jon Hopkins, Hot Since 82, Denis Sulta, Skream & Derrick Carter all headline

1 weekend, 2 days, 2 stages – our biggest party yet.

Now in their 16th year, The Garden Party will take over a brand new, never before used city centre venue, soon to be revealed.

Since starting in 2006 The Garden Party has had many transformations over the years, from their beginnings in The Faversham, to their beloved venue Canal Mills, they’re huge tenth birthday celebrations at The Tetley and finally to their fully outdoor venue on Globe Road last year. Though they’ve had many changes, this is their biggest glow up yet.

Not only is The Garden Party amping up their venue, but with more space comes more stages. This new exclusive venue will allow The Garden Party to offer even more to its customers, including the introduction of two main stages, completely outdoor for those sunny Garden Party days.

Saturday 30th April – Sunday 1st May: Pencil it in your diaries!

For one weekend and one weekend only in 2022 The Garden Party will span across the May Bank Holiday, running from Saturday 30th April – Sunday 1st May.

The winter months have been going on far too long so The Garden Party is bringing summer forward a couple of weeks. Expect the bank holiday weekend to go off with 24 huge acts, including big names such as Jon Hopkins, Hot Since 82, Denis Sulta, Skream and so many more! They’ll also have a variety of food and drink offerings on site to keep you going for the whole weekend.

After a sell out weekend last year and their venue and line up announcements on the horizon, we’re expecting to see huge excitement surrounding the festival in the coming weeks.

Matt Long, Director of New Citizens

“We’re so excited to be back for our 16th year of The Garden Party Leeds. Our reopening last year after lock down was a huge hit and the welcome back we all needed. It seemed like it was going to be hard to top, but this year we’ve gone even bigger and better event. One weekend, a brand new never before used city centre venue, and the biggest line up we’ve ever produced”

Full Line Up

ABSOLUTE.
CC:DISCO!
Dance System
Denis Sulta
Derrick Carter
DJ Seinfeld
Eats Everything
Ewan McVicar
FRANKY WAH
HAAi
Hot Since 82
Jon Hopkins
Junior Simba
La La
Mafalda
Maribou State (DJ)
Mella Dee
PBR Streetgang
Prospa
Skream
SYREETA
TSHA
Abi Whistance
Norfn Gal

FOR ALL MARKETING ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT
Rob Chadwick – [email protected]
Emma Jones – [email protected]
Lance Holden – [email protected]

Links:
Visit The Garden Party here: https://www.gardenpartyleeds.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenpartyleeds/

Solardo Presents Higher Dubrovnik Announces Biggest Lineup Ever

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Marco Carola, FJAAK, Nicole Moudaber, Mall Grab, Maya Jane Coles, Vintage Culture and more

September 23-27th, 2022
Dubrovnik, Croatia

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After two years of unforgettable sell out shows in Dubrovnik, mighty Manchester duo Solardo aim for a hat trick in 2022. In conjunction with Pollen Presents, Solardo announce their largest festival to date from September 23-27th: The pair curate their biggest ever line up with international tastemakers, showcasing some of the world’s top house and techno talent, a testament to the Manchester duo’s musical depth. The first wave of names include Marco Carola, FJAAK, Nicole Moudaber, Mall Grab, Maya Jane Coles, Vintage Culture, Nic Fanciulli, Lee Foss and many more. After multiple sell out shows at WHP, Circus Liverpool & London, Higher is now set to grow into a multi venue event across this historic city. Accommodation and ticket packages start at just £529, with party passes for what is one of Europe’s leading house and techno weekenders starting at only £249

Dubrovnik is famous for its vibrancy, with enchanting views sweeping over the terracotta rooftops, distinctive cobbled Old Town streets, numerous plazas and museums that detail the rich tapestry of Croatia’s past. Many may also recognise the city from hit series and films like Game Of Thrones and Star Wars.. It is a truly unique backdrop for a series of world class house and techno parties and this now globally renowned weekender takes place across its most essential sites, from an ancient fortress to a panoramic terrace high above the city and overlooking the piercing blue Adriatic Sea. 

Each location has its own charm and character and will be brought to life with world class sound and production. You can expect plenty of stunning views over the walled city and glistening sea, with breathtaking sunsets and sunrises every day as you enjoy beachside takeovers, pool and fortress parties and terrace sessions like no other.

House and techno duo Solardo lead the charge and since being crowned DJ Mag’s Best Breakthrough Act of 2016 and Best Duo of 2017 have never looked back. They have released on the likes of Elrow, Toolroom Records and Green Velvet’s Relief Records, have topped the Beatport charts and run their own vital Sola label. Now they bring their excellent curatorial skills to another mouthwatering Higher event.

They will be joined by a who’s who of house and techno talent from across the board, including Music On‘s Marco Carola, Berlin outfit FJAAK, Mood label head Nicole Moudaber, party starter Mall Grab, the always cultured Maya Jane Coles and global starVintage Culture, as well as plenty more from wAFF, Lee Foss, Mason Maynard, Andrea Oliva, Ben Hemsley, Eli Brown, Shermanology, Nic Fanciulli and plenty more.

Away from the music there is a rich array of culture to explore around the city, whether you meander on foot through the lime-paved streets, travel via cable car up to the fortress or simply lay back on the beach and soak up the good vibes. For those wanting an even more unique experience, add ons include VIP upgrades and sea-faring boat parties.

There is wide variety of accommodation options for Higher, including the elegant suites, luxury spa and spectacular views of Valamar Lacroma, the beautiful Valamar Argosy Hotel with its fine restaurant, terrace, wellness zone and infinity pool, the exquisite 5* Valamar Collection Dubrovnik just a few minutes from the Old Town and Tirena Sunny Hotel, a quiet haven close to the historic centre of Dubrovnik.

Solardo Presents Higher Dubrovnik is a high class musical getaway in a beautiful location with some of the underground’s most vital DJ talent. 

PHASE ONE LINEUP
Andrea Oliva
Ben Hemsley
Chelina Manuhutu
Cici
Elli Acula
Eli Brown
FJAAK
Joshua James
Kettama
Late Replies
Lee Foss
Libero
Mall Grab
Marco Carola
Mason Maynard
Maya Jane Coles
Nic Fanciulli
Nicole Moudaber
Shermanology
Solardo
SOSA
Steel City Dance Discs
Tini Gessler
Vintage Culture
wAFF

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SXM Festival Announces Phase One Lineup for 2022 Edition

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Featuring Performances by Alexi Delano, Âme, Amine K, Animal Trainer, Behrouz, Blond:ish, Carlita, Chaim, Chloé Caillet, Danny Tenaglia, Dj Tennis, Dubfire, Emanuel Satie, Gordo, Hoj, Jan Blomqvist (Live), Jenia Tarsol, Joeski, John Acquaviva, Maher Daniel, Moody Jones, Raresh, Ricardo Villalobos, SIS, Sonja Moonear, Steve Bug, Wahm (Live), WhoMadeWho (Live), YokoO

March 9-13 on the Caribbean Island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

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SXM Festival has announced the phase one lineup for its highly-anticipated return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. From March 9-13, the destination experience will give attendees the chance to witness many of the top names in the underground techno and house scene in one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse island locales.

Since its debut back in 2016, SXM Festival has remained focused on booking lineups that showcase a mix of legendary names and emerging acts alike from far-reaching corners of the globe. Some of clubland’s most celebrated selectors and live acts descend on Saint Martin / Sint Maarten annually to play for one of the most loyal and engaged communities of music fans and global party nomads in the world. The result is a breeding ground for musical experimentation and discovery eclipsed only by the beauty of the festival’s host location.

This year, SXM Festival will once again bring together many of the top names in the European scene. Attendees can look forward to the famed zeitgeist of Chilean-born minimal icon Ricardo Villalobos, Innervisions co-founders Âme, and live performance extraordinaire Jan Blomqvist. Other standouts include Life and Death label boss Dj Tennis, veteran German producer Steve Bug, multi-instrumentalist Chloé Caillet, and Copenhagen live trio WhoMadeWho.

The lineup also features celebrated acts from around the globe including the legendary Dubfire, Canadian favorite Blond:ish, Israeli star Chaim, and Grammy-nominated producer Danny Tenaglia. Phase one is rounded out by a diverse mix of veteran and rising names like Carlita, Behrouz, Sonja Moonear, Hoj, YokoO, Amine K, Raresh, Emanuel Satie, and more.

Attendees of the 5-day and 5-night tropical dance music escape will find themselves effortlessly navigating secluded beaches, lush jungle dancefloors, stunning villas, boat parties, and beach clubs – from sunrise to sunset. This unique party format is what sets SXM Festival apart from other destination festivals, guiding attendees through an eclectic mix of music, culture, and travel throughout their time in paradise.

Guests can experience their favorite house and techno artists at a variety of unique venues filled with mesmerising decor. Any SXM Festival devotées will tell you tales of the event’s beating heart, Happy Bay. The secluded private beach nestled in the jungle serves as the main evening venue for SXM Festival and is home to the iconic Arc Main stage and the immersive Ocean stage. Other highlights include Boho Beach Cub, the perfect place to chill out and escape during the day, along with Karakter, which overlooks the Caribbean sea and provides a spectacular view of aircrafts coming in for landing at SXM Airport and is the perfect place to catch a sunset.

Those seeking the VIP treatment can select from a number of luxurious villas, and can also add private yachting, Michelin star caliber dining, and more to the package with a single click on the website booking page. VIP guests will have access to exclusive areas with lush amenities at Happy Bar. This includes table service, a chill-out area, a dedicated VIP bar and special cocktail and wine pop-up bars, and access to the famed Villa Party on Saturday.

Additional add-ons are the Satellite Parties, including the Boat Party with DJs soundtracking the epic voyage, which includes the option to set sail at sunset on the largest lagoon in the Caribbean, along with the Panorama event. The pre-sale for VIP Ticket holders for these two events starts February 8th.

The Panorama party will give attendees the chance to party at the peak of Sint Maarten’s highest mountain with breathtaking 360-degree views of the best Caribbean sunset. Fans may recognize the location from the iconic Cercle spectacle captured with Blond:ish from this very spot. The unique, sustainable venue – Rainforest Adventures / Rockland Estate – is an eco–adventure park that preserves the island’s native habit and invests in the cultural landscape of St. Maarten.

For the 2022 edition, the event will continue to build upon its deep connection with the cultural and ecological fabric of the beautiful host locale of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. Spawned in 2019 to help encourage the prosperity and health of the island following the devastating Hurricane Irma, SXM Festival created a partnership with SXM Doet, the largest volunteer initiative in Saint Martin / Sint Maarten and the Dutch Kingdom.

Attendees are also encouraged to take a break from the party and meet the locals and other travelers, while offering their service to the island at specific, sponsored projects. Past projects have included beach cleanups, playground builds, and basketball court maintenance, with this year’s charitable action initiatives to be announced in the months to come.

SXM Festival is also dedicated to leaving a smaller footprint and helping replenish natural environments. With initiatives that include going paperless, saving energy with LED and solar lights, and eliminating plastic waste throughout the festival, it is the mission of SXM Festival to become increasingly sustainable throughout their growth. The festival also has a no trace policy: every venue is transformed to be more beautiful at the end of each event.

Whether you are a returning vet or first-timer, SXM Festival and the beautiful island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten hold rich cultural surprises behind each twist and turn. It is truly a sum of its parts and a musical voyage of a lifetime. Come find out for yourself.

Tickets for SXM Festival are now on sale. Those interested in purchasing passes or learning more can head to their official website.

Phase One Lineup (A-Z)
Alexi Delano
Âme
Amine K
Animal Trainer
Behrouz
Blond:ish
Carlita
Chaim
Chloé Caillet
Danny Tenaglia
Dj Tennis
Dubfire
Emanuel Satie
Gordo
Hoj
Jan Blomqvist (Live)
Jenia Tarsol
Joeski
John Acquaviva
Maher Daniel
Moody Jones
Raresh
Ricardo Villalobos
SIS
Sonja Moonear
Steve Bug
Wahm (Live)
WhoMadeWho (Live)
YokoO