Festivals

Nestled away in the backstreets of London’s bustling Soho district is Orange Yard. It is a personal and intimate club set to bring something utterly fresh and exciting to the capital with a next-level Funktion One system, specially designed sound treatment, and two atmospheric spaces – the outdoor terrace and a cosy inside dancefloor for 300 people. May 17th marks the much-anticipated re-launch with the likes of Mike Dunn, Viken Arman, Kevin de Vries, Briana Knauss and Chelina Manuhutu all supplying the sounds this season. 

Orange Yard is all set to become the new home for proper house music in London. Bucking the trend for large super clubs, the compact and stylish venue offers something for those who prefer more snug club experiences. As well as an all-new terrace, it has a cosy 300 capacity club space that will cover all styles from deep to Chicago, organic to soulful. 

The intimate inside club boasts a bespoke eight-piece Funktion One Soundsystem with full acoustic treatment that will provide unmatched sound quality across the full breadth of the room. The install was carried out by globally renowned audio experts Sound Services, who have worked with Funktion One on projects at the likes of Glastonbury and Red Bull Culture Clash as well as at sister venue E1. This means you can be sure of an unparalleled audio experience at each and every party.  

Having undergone an extensive refurbishment since first launching in 2019, the tasteful contemporary venue is the perfect spot for post-work drinks on the vibey terrace, or for a proper get down in the club. It has futuristic neon lighting and wood-panelled walls that very much take you away from everyday life and into a cocoon of crystal clear, powerful sound. 

Say the club, “We are over the moon to be reopening on May 17th for our series of socially distanced shows, featuring international as well as local London talent.  We have recently renovated our Funktion One system to provide unmatched sound clarity across the full breadth of the dance floor, making Orange Yard the perfect space to experience house music in the West End, with an unparalleled sound and musical experience.”

Chief amongst the new season of offerings are headline sets for in-house promotion Night Dreamers. The first comes from house royalty Mike Dunn on July 31st, the Chicago native behind many rough-edged but funky house classics and a thrilling DJ to boot. Frenchman Viken Arman is another house artist continually pushing boundaries and will do so on July 2nd. French house duo Amine Edge & DANCE.

Bring their hip hop slanted beats, and cutting-edge selector Kevin de Vries also plays for six hours in August and is sure to join the dots between house and techno past and present with his always hypnotic style. Slovenian talent Brina Knauss has achieved widespread notoriety and respect for her DJ skills in a short space of time and will show that when she plays on September 17th, and Dutch-born, Ibiza-based star Chelina Manuhutu will show why she is one house’s hottest properties with her powerful grooves on September 24th. 

Between now and the end of summer, brands like Lost Paradiso, Frame, Eastern Grooves, La Dense, Way Out, Oscillate, Deep Into Soul, Care3, Disturbia, Concrete Music, Danza and more will also curate their own special events

The countdown is now on to the most exciting reopening on the London clubbing landscape. 

Tickets: https://ra.co/clubs/176870

Dates: May – October

Website: https://www.orangeyardsoho.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrangeYardSoho/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/orangeyardsoho/

FULL LISTINGS

SAT, 22 MAYReunion – Together is Better with Savio Testa and MoreSavio Testa, Tiziano G, RE.KA, Rennie Peters, Charlotte Van de Peer, EMAJEN, Marcus Bajjio

SAT, 22 MAYSold Out : Suburb Launch PartyBen Murphy, One Over, Chris Gialanze

SUN, 23 MAYOne2

FRI, 28 MAYModern Funktion presents EndorEndor

SUN, 30 MAYEastern Grooves at Orange YardDarrell Privett

FRI, 4 JUNSoul In Motion: Need For Mirrors ‘Flames’ PartyNeed For Mirrors

SAT, 5 JUNLost ParadisoARCHITECTS OF MINDS, Tee Tee

SAT, 5 JUNDesti’nei with Daniel OrpiTeddy Jiyane, Guy Mac, Daniel Orpi, Charlie Harvey

SAT, 12 JUNRaveready (Back To The Yard)Kirk Paten, Brian Smith, RAFE, Tilli Murphy

TUE, 22 JUNEndless: Nakadia, Lino Fuso, BohemienNakadia, Bohemien, Lino Fuso, Fiorella, Fai Faii

THU, 24 JUNOscillate presents: The Return

FRI, 25 JUNWay Out, Break the Line – 1st Anniversary with Syreeta, BRADII and More..SYREETA, BRADII, RE.KA

SUN, 27 JUNFrame Presents: Amine Edge & Dance

FRI, 2 JULLa Danse presents: Viken Arman, B.o.TViken Arman, B.o.T

SAT, 3 JULDeep Into SoulSy Sez, Craig Smith, Wez Whynt, Neil Pierce

SAT, 3 JULDanza X Orange Yard

SAT, 10 JULCrowded 004: ShowcaseRomanT, KAMEROL, Greg Nox

FRI, 16 JULFIJI EVENTS OPENING PARTYSam Beach, Alf2

SAT, 17 JULCutting Edge Underground SeriesRoss Roberts, Ben Read, Tilli Murphy

SAT, 17 JUL10 Years of Concrete Music

SUN, 18 JULCare3: Summer Party

SAT, 24 JULOutback LondonWill Taylor, MR WISKIN, JayLeeTaylor, Rennie Peters

FRI, 30 JULWay Out – Break the Line at Orange YardSavio Testa, Charlotte Van de Peer

SAT, 31 JULNight Dreamers Presents: Mike Dunn

FRI, 6 AUGAllnighter // Kevin de Vries [6 Hour set]Kevin de Vries

SAT, 7 AUGDisturbiaLance Morgan

SAT, 7 AUGRaveready (Groove Down Low)Late Replies, Brian Smith, RAFE, Kry, Max Dean, Tilli Murphy, Adam Robbo

FRI, 13 AUGDistorsion Opening Party Taylor Crane

SAT, 4 SEPPomme Frite & Concrete Music Party

FRI, 17 SEPNight Dreamers Presents: Brina Knauss

SUN, 19 SEPTLT London Reunion.

FRI, 24 SEPNight Dreamers Presents: Chelina Manuhutu

SAT, 9 OCTLabyrinth Sessions: Perel All Night Long

Paco Osuna, Dennis Cruz, Ilario Alicante, Artbat, Mathame, Brina Knauss, Sidney Charles, Andrew Meller, Joseph Edmund, Mar- T, Ki Creighton

The long wait is nearly over and the final countdown can begin to this year’s much anticipated, bigger than ever BSH Island. The stunning open-air weekender brings a real taste of Ibiza to Croatia with White Isle legends Amnesia Ibiza and Do Not Sleep Ibiza showcases as well as island regulars like Paco Osuna and Ilario Alicante. It all plays out from July 1st to July 5th, 2021 with its main stage at Croatia’s world-renowned Noa Beach Club situated on the famous Zrće beach on the Island of Pag. Tickets are now available for the BSH Island program from https://www.festicket.com/festivals/bsh-island-festival

Helping to bring the festival to life will be the Amnesia Ibiza off-location showcase at the historic old 17th-century Fortress on Pag Island on July 2nd plus iconic dance brands such the edgy Do Not Sleep Ibiza crew as well as after-hours at the equally essential Kalypso Club, also on the beach, plus an Under No Illusion Recordings showcase, Pablo’s House and some special soon to be announced secret pop-ups and boat parties. 

Musically, every shade up upfront house and techno is covered with style and depth thanks to agenda-stetting headliners like Spanish titan Paco Osuna, house hitmaker Dennis Cruz, Ibiza legend Ilario Alicante, Ukrainian melodic pair Artbat and Italian synth maestros Mathame, Brina Knauss, Sidney Charles and Mar-T as well as special guests to come and some cutting edge sounds from fast-rising local talents. 

Watch last years after movie – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdC_CFOIzz8&feature=youtu.be 

Once again this year, the Adriatic sea awaits all BSH Islanders, with its glistening clear blue waters, red hot summer days and stunning evening sunsets. The carefully curated soundtrack will be booming from the speakers of Noa Beach Club, one of the most impressive and stylish venues in the region with uninterrupted views out over the sea. 

International Artists

Paco Osuna, Dennis Cruz, Ilario Alicante, Artbat, Mathame, Brina Knauss, Sidney Charles, Andrew Meller, Joseph Edmund, Mar- T, Ki Creighton, Tolstoi

Local support

Yakka, Pablo Panda, Full Ferry, Aldo Morro, Dea Tosh, Mony, DJ Organic

Brands

Amnesia Ibiza (Fortress), Do Not Sleep, Under No Illusion, Pablo’s House

FB Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/291349322180067

www.swallowevents.com/covid19-testing-and-compliance

With a sensitivity of 97.1% and a specificity of 99.6%. With pricing starts from a little as £8 per test kit. The individually packaged test is imminently due to receive self-testing approval in the form of UK MHRA Emergency use (it is the second test to achieve this, the only other being the controversially contrived UK govt NHS Test & Trace test). The test will also simultaneously receive Europe wide CE self-testing approval and it will be the first test in Europe to achieve this.

Swallow Events are currently in discussions with multinational retailers which will enable self-testing kits to be purchased individually alongside your weekly shopping, for example.

Working alongside the Albanian government. Swallow Events is also proud to announce its partnership with Unum Festival where they will be hosting the worlds first non-socially distanced, full-scale, Covid 19 rapid tested festival. 

Butrint Baholli, CEO of Unum Festival, said “We are delighted to be working with Swallow Events in conjunction with the Albanian government, to ensure that Unum Festival can take place in a safe and secure way for all our visitors. We will have testing on and off site at the festival and Swallow Events are working to provide us with the delivery plan.” 

Over 500 other clients internationally have been in consultation with Swallow Events regarding the use of rapid testing provisions for their forthcoming events/festivals, including Picnic Records, Campo Sancho Festival and Access the Music Festival, to name but a few. 

Swallow Events have also signed an exclusive agreement with Yoti, the worlds most advanced and established (2 years), biometrics and highly secure, blockchain identification testing platform which has received over £85m in research and development, is used by the NHS, UK governments and has over 10 million downloads to date. Swallow Events’s self-testing kits can also be linked to a brand new digital home test verification section of the highly secure, anti-spoofing platform where most importantly, only the user has access to their data. The reusable Yoti digital ID app is secure, privacy-preserving and puts people’s ID documents and important information on their phone, encrypted and under their control. Yoti cannot track users or share any of their data without permission.

Swallow Events have also confirmed their latest distribution contract to supply Covid 19 rapid testing kits throughout Canada.

Oli Thomas (Founder and Managing Director, Swallow Events) comments:

“With the constant shifting of sands regarding rules and regulations surrounding global event testing and most importantly, the UK government’s controversial health passports which are yet to be developed but are allegedly being trialed as part of the ‘Events Research Programme’. We decided to have all eventualities covered by not only offering the worlds first onsite Covid-19 testing service and consultancy for events in October 2020 but now we’re even more excited to announce the UK and Europe’s first CE approved commercial ‘at home, self-testing service linked to a user generated digital blockchain verification platform’ and therefore enabling pre-event, home testing for spaces like nightclubs, who do not necessarily have the space and infrastructure to facilitate on the door testing, through to large scale festivals, events, business conferences, stadia and even enabling an efficient and inexpensive way to the unlocking of air travel throughout the UK and Europe”.

Foreverland is a party like you have never even dreamt of before. One that snatches you from your reality and drops you deep into an alternative universe full of otherworldly colour, mind-altering visuals and, for the first time, a whole new world of smells to ensure you are utterly lost in the moment. After a year away planning their biggest and best series to date, Foreverland is now ready to come back with an earth-shattering bang and unveil an all-new, out of this world Neon Jungle theme at Studio 338 on Friday 27th August. More spectacular shows follow in Manchester’s Albert Hall and hotly tipped new Birmingham superclub Forum, as well as in Lincoln, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Leicester and, for the first time since March 2019, Glasgow.

In seven wildly entertaining years since launching in Bournemouth, Foreverland has gone on to throw its famously surrealist parties in 26 cities across seven countries. The brand has sold over 130,000 tickets (including two sold-out shows at Studio 338, where it soon returns) and has left a blazing trail in its wake. Those who have danced in Foreverland are never the same again. No longer will a standard club setting ever meet their expectations. Foreverland regulars demand more, and boy will they get it during this game-changing new season.

After a year spent upping its budget, researching the most cutting-edge technologies and dreaming bigger than ever, Foreverland is all set to raise the stakes once again. This new season is set to see venues cinematically transformed beyond all recognition under the spectacular Neon Jungle theme. Once you enter these fully animated club spaces, you will crane your neck at the gigantic installations, hang out beneath tropical palms and amongst the Day-Glo flora. As you dance by luminous rocks, neon flamingoes will watch on from lush green grasses as the giant disco balls dazzle your senses.

Says the Foreverland director, “We’re putting a focus on the whole sensory experience, adding themed smells to the venues to differentiate Foreverland shows from all other experiences revelers might have had. We’re incorporating a lot more technology into the stage builds and SFX, using holographic projections, water pumps and moving levers to add motion to parts of the decor build.”

Musically, Foreverland brings cutting-edge sounds with lots of energy. House and bass-heavy tech define the soundtracks but with plenty of nuances along the way. Shows are hosted by Tyrone (MC) and Faris Rai will be working as a presenter, with James Hype, Low Steppa, Weiss, Secondcity, and Endor as headliners. Between them, these artists have huge recent successes with huge tunes on labels like Defected, Top 10 UK chart placings, millions of Spotify streams and counting, and DJ diaries that take in the likes of like Abode and Elrow. Each of them knows exactly how to bring the party. After a year locked up at home and unable to do so, you can be sure of a truly explosive musical celebration at each event.

The resident team features red hot rising UK talents who are all on the cusp of blowing up into headliners in their own right. They are AmyElle – whose recent tunes and radio hits  ‘Down With Me’, ‘Animal Kingdom’ and ‘Feel The Heat’ account for her huge surge in popularity. Tita Lau has served up some brilliant mash-ups on partner James Hype’s label Stereohype, while Ben Rainey does similar numbers and so, is also quickly rising through the ranks.

It’s been a long time coming, but Foreverland is finally ready to unleash a whole year’s hard work and welcome you back into a party paradise like you wouldn’t believe. Tickets always sell out, so don’t be left disappointed.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 – 2021.theforeverland.com

Dance through a myriad of trippy gardens, enjoy breathtaking performances, sensual sounds & mind-bending visuals. Find yourself entwined in fluorescent vines and seduced by mysterious jungle-dwelling creatures as we unlock the gates to our lost neon paradise 

– Interactive Walkabout Characters 

– Trippy Neon Themed Decorations 

– Giant Hanging Inflatables 

– CO2 Jets, Sparks & Confetti Explosions 

– Psychedelic Dip Painting + much more!

LONDON

27-Aug

STUDIO 338

James Hype

Secondcity

Taim / Nancie

Royal Hustle / Kayley Harriet

MANCHESTER

1-Oct

ALBERT HALL

James Hype

Weiss

Nancie

Taim / Royal Hustle / Kayley Harriet

LINCOLN

2-Oct

ENGINE SHED

Weiss

Endor

AmyElle

Varski / Lewis Tala / Jayli

BRISTOL

8-Oct

MOTION

James Hype

Secondcity

Redfield / Tita Lau

Will Mac / Zurra

BIRMINGHAM

9-Oct

FORUM

James Hype

Secondcity

Redfield / Tita Lau

Will Mac / Zurra

LEEDS

15-Oct

O2 ACADEMY

James Hype

Secondcity

Nancie / Ben Rainey

Zurra / Jayli

CARDIFF

30-Oct

VSA WAREHOUSE

Secondcity

Endor

AmyElle

Taim / Redfield / Kayley Harriet

BOURNEMOUTH

12-Nov

O2 ACADEMY

James Hype

Low Steppa

Ben Rainey

Taim / Royal Hustle / Charlotte VDP

LEICESTER

13-Nov

O2 ACADEMY

Weiss

Secondcity

AmyElle

Lewis Tala / Varski / Charlotte VDP

GLASGOW

26-Nov

O2 ACADEMY

James Hype

Secondcity

Nancie

Taim / Royal Hustle / Kayley Harriet

One Out Festival’s long and hugely anticipated debut is fast approaching, and already over 80% of tickets are sold out for the event on September 25th 2021. It is to play out over two fantastically imaginative and magically designed stages nestled amongst the lush green landscapes and the snaking Thames River at Apps Court Farm in the heart of Surrey. The world-renowned guests set to provide the soundtrack are Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Danny Howard, Tensnake, Horse Meat Disco, Krystal Klear, La La, Monki, Sam Divine, Low Steppa, Philip George, Mambo Brothers, Weiss and The Menendez Brothers as well as red hot residents. Book group, single or VIP tickets now before the last few sell out at https://www.oneout.co.uk/book-now. 

The glorious setting for this majestic musical gathering is Apps Court Farm in Surrey. It is set over the 86 acres of the naturalist English countryside with rolling greenery, hidden lakes and a beautifully organic and escapist feel, despite being just 35 minutes from London. What stands One Out apart is the fact it is a festival curated by music lovers, for music lovers. The focus is on making a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where devoted dancers and sonic enthusiasts all come together in ancient forests and with the glistening River Thames streaming past nearby. 

Sure to become known for a lavish devotion to the details, One Out Festival promises to pour everything into stage designs, production, light, visuals and of course the all-important sound systems that will power the whole day. As such, a carefully curated soundtrack will play out over a house music Main Stage and a colourful Disco Big Top with plenty of hi-tech trimmings. 

The first headliner is none other than New York legend Roger Sanchez, who has helped shape the underground sound for decades on vital labels like Strictly Rhythm, his own Stealth and Ministry of Sound. For those who like bass-heavy house that really bangs, look no further than Hannah Wants, while Krystal Klear is a fellow contemporary trendsetter and hitmaker who runs the label Cold Tonic and has released on Running Back and Madtech. Horse Meat Disco are one of the most colourful and celebrated party outfits in the UK and for good reason – they really know how to bring the heat with all shades of emotive house and disco. 

Then there is Nothing Else Matters boss and Radio 1 tastemaker Danny Howard who always brings every style of house, and the legendary disco don Tensnake, who single-handedly reinvigorated the genre and continually turns out huge hits on labels like Defected and True Romance. On top of that come Defected associate and high energy selector Sam Divine, hit-making bass, house and garage outfit Low Steppa, Glasgow’s rising star La La as well as Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Philip George, The Menendez Brothers and residents Ben Read, Chris Thomas, Dale Castell, DEZ and LUCiD all serving up tasteful party soundtracks that will help ensure One Out Festival makes an indelible mark on its much talked about debut. 

One Out Festival is set to be a much-needed opportunity to come together as one with fellow members of the dance music community and celebrate like there is no tomorrow. 

Get your hands on tickets here before they all go: https://www.oneout.co.uk/book-now

MAIN STAGE LINE-UP 2ND STAGE LINE-UP

Hannah Wants       Roger Sanchez 

Danny Howard Horse Meat Disco

Low Steppa Krystal Klear 

Mambo Brothers LA LA

Philip George Tensnake

Sam Divine The Menendez Brothers

WEISS       Dale Castell

Ben Read       LUCiD

Chris Thomas

DEZ

BOB FSTVL – the electronic music festival formerly known as Back Of Beyond – returns to its original home at Frogmore Hill in the Hertfordshire countryside for another one-day dance music spectacular.

This year BOB FSTVL teams up with leading dance music brand We Are FSTVL who will be bringing their next-level production to the event. Back with a bang, the July one-dayer  promises to be another unforgettable summer experience, with secret areas and sound tracked by a lineup of esteemed DJs including MK, Eli Brown, GW Harrison, Max Chapman, Prunk, Rossi. Secondcity and loads more. 

Stage partners for this year include the mighty Centreforce, The Dog & Whistle, Casita and Deeper Sounds.

Tickets available via WWW.BOBFSTVL.CO.UK

Amnesia Sunset Session event to be Held at 17th Century Fortress on Pag Island on 2nd July 2021  

BSH Island returns to the idyllic island of Pag for a 5 day open air music weekender from July 1st to July 5th 2021 with the Main Stage taking place at Noa Beach Club, one of the most impressive and stylish venues in the Adriatic region boasting epic views of the crystal blue sea.  The world-class BSH Island line up is to be announced soon with Do Not Sleep, Under No Illusion Recordings and Pablo’s House all set to host stages at Noa Beach Club with after hours sessions at the equally essential Kalypso Club.

The Fortress of Pag welcomes Amnesia, one of Ibiza’s most iconic brands, this magical off-location sunset showcase will take place at the spectacular Fortress on Friday July 2nd from 4pm to 11pm as the highlight of the BSH Island music weekender. The Ibiza superclub will set-up at the breathtaking 17th century Fortress, which was established to monitor the sea on what used to be a very busy route vulnerable to pirates. It has uninterrupted views of the sea, with historic architecture and a real old-world feel that makes it an unforgettable setting and backdrop for the a fitting lineup and soundtrack from Ukranian melodic techno innovators ARTBAT, Italian duo Mathame who always bring real emotion to their sets, as well as Brina Knauss and Amnesia mainstay Luca Donzelli.

Tickets for this one-off limited capacity Amnesia sunset party located at the Fortress are limited and are available as a single event ticket, or as a part of a package with the rest of BSH Island program, https://www.croatia.amnesia.es 

Says Amnesia of this link-up: “The Fortress is a truly stunning setting and we will bring with us all the party know-how and unique atmospheres that make our events the most talked about in the world and cannot wait to meet you all.”

BSH Island is famous for organising one of the very few European events that went ahead on the famous Zrce beach last summer “Keep The Distance”. It successfully followed all epidemic rules and safety measures in the famous location which usually hosts the likes of Sonus and Hideout festival. Now it has evolved into a huge open-air weekender with a reputation to match. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to dance in a historic setting during the much anticipated main BSH Island in July.

Noa Beach Club states “We are very proud to combine our expertise with the world-famous Amnesia, the fortress event will undoubtedly be something you cannot miss out on this summer.”  BSH say, “We have worked hard to build a proper party for proper music lovers and so this is a real recognition that we have done things right, and it feels super special that we have managed to secure this out of the world setting for such a magical occasion.”

AMNESIA SUNSET FORTRESS 2021

2^ND JULY 2021 16:00HRS TO 23:00HRS

PASKI MOST FORTRESS, PAG, CROATIA

18:30HRS

18+

ARTBAT, Mathame, Brina Knauss, Luca Donzelli

The Amnesia sunset session is headlined by Artbat, Mathame, Brina Knauss, Luca Donzelli as an off-location event at the 17th Century Fortress, Pag Island on 2nd July 2021 

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BSH ISLAND 2021

1ST JULY 2021 16:00HRS TO 5TH JULY 10:00HRS

NOA BEACH CLUB, ZRĆE BEACH, ISLAND PAG, CROATIA

18+

TBA

Mesmerizing 4 days and night of festive vibes taking place on beautiful Island of Pag.

BSH Island takes place at famous Zrće Beach with MainStage at Noa Beach Club, official after-hours at Kalypso Zrće, special off-location showcase, and much more.

Headlined by world class DJs, BSH Island will also feature off-site events like boat sessions, and secret pop up parties.

This summer Noa Beach Club will become an oasis for all house music lovers from 1st till 5th of July.