Festivals

The biggest club launch that the North East has seen in a decade is set for August bank holiday weekend featuring one of the most iconic names in dance music. 

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the new 1500 capacity ‘super-club’ features 3 separate rooms,  a ground breaking sound system from L-Acoustic and a state-of-the-art, fully immersive light and visual show.

BBC Radio 1 legend Pete Tong and Horse Meat Disco open the venue on Friday 27th with support from Charlie Hedges, Mighty Mouse and Natasha Kitty Katt.

Local resident DJs John Dance, Jonny Burn and Kev Cannon will be on support duties all weekend.

There are few individuals in the world of dance music who can claim the kind of influence Pete Tong has had over the last twenty years.

As the voice of BBC Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming, Pete has held a commanding presence over the industry for more than two decades  With an unparalleled ear for new talent, Tong has become the leading tastemaker of the electronic generation.  Quite simply, an industry icon.

Also appearing on Friday night are the UK’s finest disco collective, Horse Meat Disco.

The four-strong DJ collective of Jim Stanton, James Hillard, Luke Howard and Severino Panzetta have become a mainstay of leading festival stages and with monthly residencies in London, New York, Berlin and Lisbon they have established themselves as one of the world’s most successful disco club brands.

Behind this exciting new project are John Dance, Marty Smith and Rob Seaman. With over 30 years experience in the music industry Marty has key local knowledge in the North East’s nightlife scene, working at some of the region’s most famous venues.

Directors behind The Lofts l-r Rob Seaman, John Dance, Marty Smith

Rob has worked in the Balearic Islands since the early 90s.  During his time there he was Director of the world famous Café Mambo where he was instrumental in bringing BBC Radio 1’s weekly broadcasts to the venue. He also worked with Pete Tong on his Wonderland nights and the Swedish House Mafia during their inaugural year at Pacha.

He then moved to Mallorca, working as VIP Director for Ibiza Rocks before launching the groundbreaking youth concept hotel BH Mallorca with its 7,000 capacity live events venue and festival level production.

Rob brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, expertise and a network of talent that would be hard to match.

Says Rob: 

‘Our aim is to build on the excellent reputation Newcastle already has and raise its profile still further. We are booking international artists from different genres and can mix up the styles on the same night in the different rooms. We will have something to offer everyone at The Lofts and look forward to welcoming music fans not just from the local area but from throughout the UK’.

Tickets are on sale TODAY for the opening night. Please go to LINK to secure your place at this not to be missed event!

For more information on any of the above please go to https://www.theloftsne1.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/theloftsne1/

Amand Van Helden, Louie Vega, Jeremy Underground, Bellaire and more to join Morales in playing the opening weeks at the premium club

Opening Date: 24th July

Tickets & Info: https://www.glamshoreditch.com/ 

Glam Shoreditch is a brand new and standout club that brings light, love, colour and charisma back to the fore. After a postponement due to the latest Coronavirus-restrictions, the game-changing space will offer luxury indulgence with high-end design and an authentic, heartfelt house soundtrack as soon as it opens on July 24th. Playing that historic party will be the carefully selected team of residents Natasha Kitty Katt, Neil Pearce, Ceri, The Mendenez Brothers, Smiggy Smalls and Bhavik, while brand new resident and globally acclaimed house icon David Morales plays the 31st and then every two weeks after whilst house superstars that are Louis Vegas and vocalist Anane play August 7th. 

Impressive new resident David Morales has done it all, from winning Grammy Awards to remixing Bjork, Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and tens more. He has always defined his own unique brand of house while headlining every major club and festival in the world. He is one of the genre’s most pioneering figures and someone who plays with infectious passion and rare knowledge each and every time. He has released on the world’s most iconic labels and is a living legend who is exactly the right fit for Glam and is sure to light up the club each and every time. What a signing!

As well as Morales, the first few months at Glam offer plenty of mouth-watering treats. It all kicks off with the talented residents who are a mix of assured talents and red hot up and comers – Matasha Kitty Katt, Neil Pearce, Ceri, The Mendenez Brothers, Smiggy Smalls and Bhavik. Then brand new resident David Morales plays the 31st and then every two weeks after, and Louis Vegas – a studio wizard and one half of Masters At Work – and vocalist Anane play August 7th. On August 28th, Parisian hero, famously obsessive record collector and passionate selector Jeremy underground brings his eclectic bag of US house with Bellaire, with many more headliners to come. 

Glam Shoreditch is a new project from old friends Paul Nelson and Carl McCormick. For years, Carl was deeply entrenched in the London scene of the 90s. He was hosting parties with the likes of Masters At Work, Miguel Migs, Dave Lee and Eric Prydz at legendary venues including The Arches on Southwalk Street, and even locked in Danny Rampling as resident in 1995 at Aquarium. Paul, meanwhile, was the first person to ever get a legal rave license for his legendary Raindance events. As such, this scene runs deep in their soul. 

They first met at Carl’s Masters at Work party in Arches in 1992 when he was a student about to graduate from his Fashion PR degree at University Of Arts. They then launched Aquarium in 1995, a hugely influential venue that ushered in the clubbing revolution that took hold in Shoreditch in the ensuing years. Back then, way ahead of their time, the promoters focused on dressing up the venue in luxury fabrics, with exotic lighting and premium clientele who liked to dress up to get down. The club was famously inclusive and welcoming to all. A place where every race, gender and sexuality came together as one. Many modern dance floors now strive for this mix. But it has always come naturally to this pair, and will very much define the latest chapter in their ongoing love story with clubland.

Says Carl,“I cut my teeth at the always beautifully designed and luxuriant Renaissance with its world-class DJs, and I’m not gunna lie, it’s a huge inspiration for what we are doing with Glam Shoreditch. The club is just what everyone needs right now – something that’s high-end, super special in every way, but never too stuffy or elitist. We’re proudly going against the grain and redefining the glossy glam of the 90s with a contemporary soundtrack.”

Each weekend, the fully renovated club will stimulate your every sense with plush drapes, dangling chandeliers, warming backlights and a host of wild characters, from drag queens to burlesque dancers. It will be flamboyant and full of the disco dazzle that made the likes of Puscha, Malibu Staceys, Velvet Underground, Milk Club, Georgie Parties such a cult spot, but always with a no-nonsense, proper house soundtrack. 

The utterly sensual Glam Shoreditch offers three unique spaces. The famous pool has gone and been replaced with the VIP Phoenix Lounge in partnership with Ciroc. There is also the mid-sized main room for headliner action, and the magnificent Salon Privé, a cocktail lounge serving contemporary fusion food, with live, cosy, unplugged soul and jazz shows in a stylish art deco setting reminiscent of the roaring twenties. 

Glam Shoreditch promises something truly different. Make sure you’re a part of the story. 

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Saturday 24th July 

GLAM RESIDENTS TAKEOVER

Saturday 31st July

DAVID MORALES

GLAM RESIDENCY

Saturday 7th August

LOUIE VEGA & ANANÉ

LAUNCH PARTY

Saturday 14th August

DAVID MORALES

GLAM RESIDENCY

Saturday 21st August

Friday 27th August

JEREMY UNDERGROUND & BELLAIRE                                                                      

Saturday 28th August

VERY SPECIAL UNANNOUNCED PERFORMANCE    

Sunday 29th August

DAVID MORALES 

GLAM RESIDENCY

Friday 18th September

ARMAND VAN HELDEN

http://www.familypiknikfestival.com

After 15 months of darkness, FAMILY PIKNIK is now looking at a brighter future with the celebration of its 10th edition on August 7 & 8th in Grammont’s park, Montpellier – France. Their full line-up has just been disclosed for this open-air weekend : expect for two days of pure extravaganza under the sun of southern France, next to Mediterranean sea. 

On Saturday 7th of August, Deep, House & Melodic Techno will be enhanced by ARTBAT, Bedouin, Adana Twins, Monkey Safari, Kiko b2b Citizen Kain and some of Family Piknik Music most creative minds (including Tom Pooks & Joy Kitikonti). On Sunday 8th of August, things will go much more Techno with two of the biggest names in the industry : Charlotte de Witte & Drumcode’s might boss Adam Beyer, who will be warmed up by his lieutenant Wehbba. For sure, this sunday will be a highly awaited rendez-vous for all the techno fans who were kept apart from dancing all these past months. Energy will be absolutely mad, for sure!

Festival’s director & DJ Tom Pooks comments : “Past months have been extremely stressful for us as we were waiting for French authorities’s green light and restrictions were uncertain till late. Now we are more confident and excited about the weekend, even if we had to cut 2 of 3 our initial stages and reduce the amount of guest artists we’ll have on stage. We’re very happy about the great feedbacks we’ve received on our line-up announcement so far, it will be a crazy edition for sure and that’s the best celebration we could ever imagine for our 10th birthday.” 

As voted in France since June 9th, a sanitary pass will be requested to each attendee, which means a negative test, a vaccination act or immunity certificate will have to be shown at the entrance. For those who won’t get their sanitary pass, a free test zone will be held to secure access to every ticket holders. 

Early Bird tickets are already sold-out for the weekend pass, capacity will be limited to 10000 people over the weekend. 

All infos, complete line-up & tickets : http://www.familypiknikfestival.com

Jamie Jones, Ilario Alicante, Paco Osuna, Richy Ahmed

Marco Faraone, Dennis Cruz and Sidney Charles all play 

The long wait is nearly over and the final countdown can begin to this year’s much anticipated, bigger than ever BSH Island from July 1st – 5th. Following the safe and successful pre-party with Dennis Cruz’s that took place this weekend in Zagreb, the stunning open-air weekender brings a real taste of Ibiza to Croatia with legendary White Isle nightclub Amnesia hosting a very special Sunset Session party at a spectacular 17th-century Fortress on Friday July 2nd. Musically, every shade of upfront house and techno is covered with style and depth thanks to agenda-stetting headliners across the weekend like Ibiza favourites Jamie Jones and Marco Faraone playing the Fortress, and Ilario Alicante, plus Spanish techno titan Paco Osuna, UK house sensation Richy Ahmed, Spanish hitmaker Dennis Cruz and fellow underground tastemaker Sidney Charles all playing Noa Beach Club, one of the most impressive and stylish venues in the Adriatic region boasting epic views of the crystal blue sea. Tickets are now available for the BSH Island program from https://www.festicket.com/festivals/bsh-island-festival 

The Amnesia Fortress lineup has just got bigger! Due to circumstances out of our control they have had to change the lineup but….. Amnesia have pulled it right out of the bag and now confirmed is Jamie Jones from Paradise, Marco Faraone from Pyramid and Amnesia resident Luca Donzelli soundtracking what’s sure to be a party of epic proportions.  This magical off-location sunset showcase has been confirmed to take place at the spectacular Fortress of Pa on Friday July 2nd from 4pm to 11pm on the island of Pag as the highlight of the BSH Island music weekender at this truly unforgettable setting. 

Just in time to save the Croatia summer season, the beautiful country will be welcoming visitors on July 1 as long as they provide a negative test result, are fully vaccinated with proof or have recovered from the virus. This also means that events will have no restrictions for those who are in possession of an EU Digital Covid certificate, which is great news not only for people wanting to party again but also for the events sector in Croatia.   

Amnesia’s Fortress party is part of the vast offerings across the full weekender, which will go down at an iconic 17th century fortress. Meanwhile, cutting-edge brands like Do Not Sleep, Under No Illusion Recordings and Pablo’s House are all set to host stages with after- hours sessions at the equally essential Kalypso Club.

As if that wasn’t enough, there will also be an Amnesia Fortress afterparty on board the Queen Elegenza. It is a beautifully crafted cruise ship with a gorgeous sun deck fitted with sun loungers and a Croatian crew who will provide warm hospitality and service as you gaze out to sea and soak up some rays in a luxury setting. There will also be some private parties with headline DJs to be announced as the yacht cruises from the Fortress back to Noa Beach Club for the rest of the program on Friday 2nd of July. There will also be an additional afterparty on 3rd of July after Noa Beach Club and an unmissable Yacht Sunset Session on 4th of July.

Or, you can enjoy a premium paradise experience with a Yacht package staying in one of 18 plush cabins featuring wardrobes, flat-screen TVs, dressing tables, en suite bathroom and twin or double beds. The package includes 4 nights on a yacht stationed at Noa Beach Club, BSH Island Yacht parties and afterparties, a backstage festival pass cruise to Amnesia Fortress from Noa and cruise from the fortress back to Noa with breakfast and dinner included. 

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. 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.

For information on how to secure a Covid passport head to https://www.covidpasscertificate.com/uk-covid-vaccine-passport/  

Watch last year’s after movie here.

BSH ISLAND 2021

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

Venues: NOA BEACH CLUB, FORTRESS OF PAG. KALYPSO CLUB 

              ZRĆE BEACH, ISLAND PAG, CROATIA

18+

Jamie Jones, Ilario Alicante, Paco Osuna, Richy Ahmed, Marco Faraone, Dennis Cruz and Sidney Charles

YACHT PARTY LISTINGS

Friday 2nd of July

Afterparty after Amnesia Fortress with yacht cruising from the Fortress back to Noa Beach Club for the rest of the programme on.

3rd of July

Afterparty after Noa Beach Club

4th of July

Yacht Sunset Session

Further information/tickets: www.croatia.amnesia.es  

GROOVE CRUISE ANNOUNCES CRUISIN’ FOR KINDNESS, THEIR ANNUAL UNDISCOVERED DJ CONTEST, THIS YEAR WITH A CHARITABLE FOCUS. ASPIRING DJS WILL ENTER TO WIN A DREAM GIG SPINNING ABOARD ORLANDO 2022, A FEATURE ON SIRIUSXM CHILL’S DAY LIFE, AN ARTIST SPOTLIGHT FROM DANCING ASTRONAUT, AND MORE. ALL WILL COINCIDE WITH FUNDRAISING FOR THE WHET FOUNDATION 501C3 NONPROFIT.

Groove Cruise Orlando sails January 20-24, 2022 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas from Port Canaveral’s “Space Coast” to Labadee’s Private Paradise. Details on GrooveCruise.com/orlando.

Port Canaveral, FL (June 16, 2021) – In celebration of the 18th anniversary of Groove Cruise, upcoming January 20-24th, the world’s premier dance music cruise is ecstatic to announce Cruisin’ For Kindness, their annual Undiscovered DJ Contest, this year with a charitable focus. This once in a lifetime opportunity will offer aspiring DJs the chance to spin a dream gig on Groove Cruise Orlando’s Day Life Hosted Stage, while being on the lineup alongside A-list talent Gorgon City, Sofi Tukker, Markus Schulz, Claude VonStroke, Ferry Corsten, Jeffrey Sutorius, CloZee, and many more.

The winner will also receive otherworldly prizes like:

• Day Life Artist-Fan Activity with host Alyx Ander
  
• Featured Mix on Day Life’s weekly episode on SiriusXM Chill
  
• Content to be shared on Day Life’s Triller segment following GC
  
• Artist Spotlight from renowned imprint Dancing Astronaut
  
• Feature on the Groove Cruise Radio (aka the highly popular iTunes Top 100 podcast with over 120,000 listeners)
  
• Stateroom accommodations for two
  
• Up to $600 in travel expenses 
  

The contest will include two phases. In Phase One, entrants will submit their audio/video mixes to Groove Cruise at bit.ly/cruisin4kindness from June 16th to August 15th, 2021. In Phase two, selected entrants will be given a set time for their entry mixes to be played live on the Groove Cruise twitch channel. During the stream, contestants will be able to participate in live voting and can donate to the Whet Foundation’s Labadee Destination Donation charity relief trip for additional points (every dollar donated will equal one point). The three top point scorers will then be judged by an artist panel to determine the winner and runner up. 

The Whet Foundation is a Florida based 501c3 organization that offers grass roots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships and creates exciting experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. Through their Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, they strive to excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. 

The galactic Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 will see performances from over 60 of the dance music industry’s leading names, across nine custom-built stages, artist-fan activities, and more. Over four days, the universe also called well-known names John Summit, Dombresky, MitiS, Walker & Royce, Barclay Crenshaw, and many more into orbit. Dirtybird, Coldharbour, Odyzey, Day Life, Rules Don’t Apply, Born, Carnival, and Incorrect will represent the artist hosted stages for this international party to and from the Caribbean Sea. 

The party never stops aboard Groove Cruise, and Orlando 2022 will see 96-hours of non-stop dance music; alongside eight costume theme parties like Area 69, Fire and Ice, 50 Shades of Disney to name a few. Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas has incredible activities like dual racer water slides, VR bungee trampolines, a surf simulator, laser tag, ice skating, a fitness center, world-class dining from a high-end steakhouse, to hibachi and sushi, Italian, a sports bar and arcade, Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, and more. 

Dropping anchor in Labadee, the private paradise Royal Caribbean has owned for 20+ years, this destination will be completely exclusive to Groove Cruise Captains. Alongside getting to explore the beautiful peninsula, there will be a shoreside takeover as one of the headliners will take the island-stage live, plus excursions like the world’s largest zip line over water, a roller coaster, parasailing, private cabanas, and more! Surrounded and secluded with a natural mountain range, Labadee is rated the third private destination in the world by the Cruise Line Community, with over 1 million cruise passengers visiting safely each year. Upon arrival, the Whet Foundation’s volunteer group will be partaking on their annual Destination Donation project and will use the funds raised from Cruisin’ For Kindness to purchase supplies. Details TBA.

Aspiring DJs can enter the Cruisin’ For Kindness Undiscovered DJ Contest here. 

Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 is already 90% sold out, those interested in this bucket list vacation experience can purchase tickets online at GrooveCruise.com/orlando.

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About Groove Cruise

Now known as the world’s first and largest floating dance music festival, Groove Cruise is the only music cruise to sail from both East and West coasts. It is a non-stop experience comprised of four straight days of beach, pool and theme parties, numerous delectable restaurants, 24/7 electronic dance music, and exotic destination experiences. In addition to the standard cruise amenities, there are also artist activities, Whet Oasis Zen Experience, world-class production, and various onboard events that rival the best dance music festivals in the world. Groove Cruise is produced by Whet Travel. 

About Whet Travel

For the past 17 years,Whet Travel has curated and produced more half-and full-ship music cruises than any other independent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, the revolutionary company has executed more than 50 wildly successful events includingGroove Cruise,Motorboat,Zen Cruise,Salsa Cruise, andGroove Island, among others. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine’s No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious “Charter Partner of the Year” award from Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Forbes, and more. 

About Whet Foundation

The Whet Foundation is a Florida based 501c3 organization that offers grass roots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships and creates exciting experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. Through our Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, we strive to excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. In 2020, the Whet Foundation launched it’s COVID-19 Relief Fund through the Groove Cruise Virtual Sail Aways live streams on twitch and have since accumulated over 9 million minutes watched and 1 million live views; this massive support raised over $50,000 for those facing hardships due to COVID-19 and was able to send over 250 relief grants and donate hundreds of face shields to multiple hospitals in South Florida. 

Gonçalo and Anna Tur Team Up for ‘Caught in the Club’

Release Arrives 18/06 and Comes with a Spartaque Remix

Artist(s): Gonçalo, Anna Tur

Remixer: Spartaque  

Title: Caught in the Club 

Record Label: Lowlita Records

Cat.Number: LWL001

Format: Digital 

Release Date: 

18.06.2021 pre-order beatport + release bandcamp

2.07.2021 release beatport & Spotify

16.07.2021 all platforms

Tracklist:

1. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Caught in the Club

2. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Caught in the Club (Spartaque remix)

3. Gonçalo & Anna Tur – Kap Evening

LOWLITA Records was born from the union of the set of values, connections and experiences of its creators: Gonçalo Miranda, Anna Tur and Hosse. A label with an identity and foundations based on the groove of house music and its fusion with techno and industrial forcefulness. Their first release is by Gonçalo and Anna Tur, who in recent years have reached a perfect understanding on an artistic level. An extraordinary synergy that can be perceived both in their multiple performances together as well as in joint projects and in the studio. And the proof of this is in the two original tracks that make up the EP “Caught in the Club”. The homonymous track “Caught in the Club” opens the EP, an intense track with vocals that manage to lift the listener. The rhythmic base and the bass give off bursts of energy that maintain the tension throughout its more than seven minutes. The small melodic touches of the synth bring freshness to the track that will not go unnoticed in any set. 

The EP continues with a remix by Spartaque that is 100% forcefulness from the first second. There is no room for respite, the acid bassline and the inclusion of the vocals support the leitmotif of the original track. The upward drop midway through the composition really blows up the track, marking a before and after in a set. The appearance of the syncopated and epic synth is as surprising as it is unforgettable, making “Caught in the Club” an essential track, perfect for the most climactic moment of the night. And finally, the second original track closes the EP: “KAP Evening”, a track that moves in areas closer to tech house. The bass line stands out, in charge of making the dancefloor move. In some parts, the synth creates clear industrial reminiscences, closer to techno. We cant forget to mention the drop which is intense and effective, resulting in another perfect tool to move the audience in any club or festival. The artwork also deserves a special mention, as it is an original piece by LUIO ONASSIS DEL ZAU, a Portuguese graphic artist who will be in charge of all the label’s visual creativities.

Goncalo & Anna Tur’s Caught in the Club is out now to pre-order on Beatport. Buy/listen to the release on all platforms here

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https://ra.co/dj/annatur

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Date: 14th June – 11th July 2021

Time: 14:00 pm – 00:00 daily

Location: NUI (ex B12), Ibiza Art District, Behind IKEA (https://goo.gl/maps/vfMmsNnDWekhATY96) 

Website & Tickets: http://www.fanzone-ibiza.com

Game Over is back with something a little different to kick off the summer!

Experience the excitement of EURO 2020 at FANZONE Ibiza. For the first time ever there is a dedicated fan zone in the heart of Ibiza city. A place to watch the Euro 2020 championship finals , eat, drink, cheer and celebrate together in the open air.

The epic NUI event space (ex B12) in the Ibiza Art District has transformed into the ultimate Open Air fan experience! Expect the biggest screen, guest DJ sets, great food and electric atmospheres while surrounded by your nearest and dearest from all over Europe. FanZone Ibiza is all about you, the fans. and we bring you all the games live on our GIANT screens under full camouflage netting so you remain cool throughout.

Highlights

Enjoy the Euro Football Championship games in Ibiza’s biggest FanZone

Guest DJ slots and curated music from some of the best island residents and guests Dirty delicious all you can eat match-day food to enjoy during the ticketed games

Huge 5 x 3 metre screens and sound system

TICKET INFORMATION

All games will be shown live on their GIANT screen. Some of the showcase games will be ticketed but all ticketed games will include entrance and all inclusive food.

Website & Tickets: http://www.fanzone-ibiza.com
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/327012052335792

Tickets: https://www.moovinfestival.com 

Date: 27th – 29th August, 2021

Location: Stockport, Manchester

The long wait is finally over. Moovin Festival will be back from August 27th – 29th 2021 at the idyllic Whitebottom Farm in Etherow Country Park just south of Manchester. The first wave of names is a typically eclectic mix spanning every sound and scene, from newcomers to legends and everything in between. Headlining proceedings are hip hop heavyweights Naughty By Nature who make a rare UK appearance & dance titans Basement Jaxx who will be mixing it up with the likes of Reggae / Dub legend Eek A Mouse, the unique sounds of Asian Dub Foundation ,deep digging music aficionados including Todd Terje, Mr Scruff, Krafty Kuts, Graeme Park, alongside some of the freshest live acts and DJs spanning many genres from Afrobeat collectives, beatboxing violinists, world music innovators, to the Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute band “Elvana”and so much more! Moovin Festival always brings up some of the most interesting and quirky line ups around. Demand is set to be huge for this much loved festival with most tickets sold prior to the line up being announced. 

The proudly independent and counter cultural Moovin Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the eco-friendly Whitebotham farm in stunning Compstall countryside just 30 minutes from Manchester but what feels like a world away. The now not so secret little hideaway is found by travelling through a beautiful country park, through a magical canopy of trees, past a lake and river, birds and waterfowl and on to a breathtaking weir at the entrance. On arrival at the gorgeous site, transformed into a mini wonderland for the weekend, you’ll meet your fellow revellers, an intimate crowd with a friendly and personal vibe. It is a festival all about musical discovery as well as making new friendships, having unique experiences and a time you will not forget.

The stages include the Barn Stage, a large open sided cow shed with bales of hay to relax and chill on, as well as sound systems throughout the site that are guaranteed to knock your festival wellies off. Camping options include super stylish bell tents with some added luxuries, while the whole festival is a rich, colourful affair thanks to the creativity of the visual art collective who dress and design the whole event.  

There is plenty to look forward to musically across the many stages including sure to be spectacular headline sets from game changing hip hop legends Naughty By Nature and globally renowned, chart topping dance innovators Basemement Jaxx, a dub and reggae masterclass from the influential David Rodigan, disco dazzlers from Scandi-king Todd Terje, all shades of house from Graeme Park to a live performance from K Klass as well as the usual eclectic thrills and spills from firm Moovin favs like Craig Charles , Freestylers , DMC champion  DJ Woody, The Mouse Outfit, Honeyfeet and many more covering House ,funk, afro, disco, soul, dub hip hop, brass, drum & bass and everything in between. There really is something for all music lovers.

Also standing out this year will be drum & bass legend DJ Marky who will bring his huge bag of rollers, with special sets from the long time pioneers Micky Finn and Aphrodite who are reuniting for an exclusive 30 years celebration and jungle stalwarts DJ SS and DJ Randall.

Moovin Festival 2021 is set to be a very special reunion indeed, with a whole world of fun to explore aside from the mouthwatering musical offering.