FEATURING GORGON CITY, SOFI TUKKER, MARKUS SCHULZ, CLAUDE VONSTROKE, FERRY CORSTEN, JEFFREY SUTORIUS, CLOZEE, AND MANY MORE FOR THEIR BLAST OFF FROM THE SPACE COAST JAN 20-24TH ABOARD ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S MARINER OF THE SEAS.
Hype is rising around the first floating dance music festival to return with a massive lineup revealed; details released include Headliners, Supporting Acts, Stage Hosts, Artist-Fan Activities, and more. On sale now at GrooveCruise.com/Orlando. $99 Deposits Down until Friday, May 14th at 11:59pm EST.
Port Canaveral, FL – Whet Travel, the leader in independent music cruise experiences, makes their return to the high seas this upcoming January 20th through 24th aboard the globally acclaimed Groove Cruise. Sailing for it’s 33rd time in 18 years, Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 will be their biggest floating electronic music cruise to date embarking from Port Canaveral’s Space Coast to Labadee’s Private Paradise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas featuring $120 million in amplified upgrades and luxurious onboard amenities.
“We are so grateful to have a fanbase like the #GCFAM,” says Groove Cruise Founder and CEO Jason Beukema, “After a long period of uncertainty, things are finally turning around and for us, it’s because they stuck with us throughout the past year. For Groove Cruise Orlando we have the biggest, most amenity jammed ship in our 18-year history, most beautiful destination all to ourselves, and most diverse lineup we’ve ever had. After what everyone has been through, it feels humbling to give our well-deserving community a once in a lifetime experience to look forward to.”
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, headlining talent includes Gorgon City, Sofi Tukker, Markus Schulz, Claude VonStroke, Ferry Corsten, Jeffrey Sutorius, and CloZee. 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 universe also called well-known names John Summit,Dombresky, MitiS, Walker & Royce, Barclay Crenshaw, and many more into orbit.
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. The 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, and beyond. Plus, a world-class dining experience with over 12restaurants and bars like a high-endsteakhouse, 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 israted the third private destination in the world by the Cruise Line Community, with over 1 million cruise passengers visiting safely each year. Plus, if purchased, their all inclusive drink packages will be able to be enjoyed here, alongside a complimentary BBQ lunch on the sand. All food and drink will be brought off the ship for a controlled and safe culinary experience. Whet Travel’s accredited 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Whet Foundation will be taking part in their annual destination charity relieftrip in Labadee. Details to be announced.
Whet Travel has created a Cruise with Confidence policy to protect the money of those who book in the event of a postponement or cancelation. They also offer a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring all guests booked are getting the best price possible, and ‘Cancel for Any Reason’ Travel insurance via Travel Guard is available for additional protection.
Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 is already 80% sold out, those interested in this bucket list vacation experience can purchase tickets online at GrooveCruise.com/Orlando.
The UK has always led the festival scene from the front. And after many promoters have spent a whole year in planning, this summer’s event are set to be the best ever. Add in thousands of people who are all desperate to dance together for the first time and you have a recipe for a truly historic summer of musical fun.
In this guide we look at the most dreamy Essex escapes, industrial techno gatherings, inner city reggae festivals and plenty more besides
On Saturday 26th June, One World Festival will make history as the first-ever event in a brand new location set in 1200 acres of rolling green landscape on the outskirts of London next to the M25. Every single detail of this debut festival has been painstakingly designed to make for the perfect musical experience. The eclectic and world-class line-up features stage hosts Flex FM, Art E Fect, Audio Rehab, Un-Mondo and Feel the Fruit, with headliners Steve Lawler, So Solid Crew, DJ Hatcha, Mark Radford, GW Harrison, Carnao Beats, Marcus Nasty, DJ Pioneer and many more.
One World Festival was born from the fallout following the demise of the live event industry during the Covid 19 pandemic. Upon the realisation that dance music would not be returning to clubs for some time, a group of close friends, brand owners and DJ/producers from the industry came together to create a new festival concept in a unique and all new outdoor location.
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.
Line up: DJs including MK, Eli Brown, GW Harrison, Max Chapman, Prunk, Rossi. Secondcity
Sat 10th July (w/Dixon b2b Âme + more) & Sat 7th August (w/DJ Koze and Jo
Innervisions’ kingpins Dixon and Âme return to the UK for their first b2b in the country since 2019. A duo whose work through the Innervisions record label, their productions and their DJ sets, have played a pivotal role in defining the house music scene we know today.
The pair are well known for pushing boundaries, performing at unique offsite locations – turning the Royal Albert Hall into a nightclub for example. On July 10th, they will bring their unique creativity to the spiritual sanctuary of Tofte Manor. There could not be a more fitting headline act to grace this venue for the first time.
Line up: Âme b2b Dixon, Alex Medina, Carista, Jennifer Cardini, Jimi Jules, Lola Haro, Nick Castle, Sofia Kourtesis, Terr, Trikk, TSHA
DJ Koze has been one of the most adventurous and constantly entertaining producers of the 20th century. His latest studio album Knock Knock featured numerous greats including Róisín Murphy, Bon Iver and José González – who will join him at this show. The album scored an 8.8/10 on Pitchfork and the lead hit ‘Pick Up’ is a timeless classic that will be heard on radio and dancefloors for many years to come.
Co-headlining the show is Swedish solo phenomenon José González, who has become globally recognized for his indie pop and intimate acoustics. He recently released his first single in 5 years, ‘El Invento’, his first Spanish song, written with his daughter. The connection with the show comes from his collaboration with DJ Koze on ‘Music On My Teeth’. This will be González’s first show in the UK since 2019
Line up: DJ Koze, José González Live, Elder Island Live, FRED AGAIN, Josey Rebelle, MCDE, Nabihah Iqbal, Nick Castle, Sedef Adasi, Suze Ijó
So, to the future! Noisily is back on track and we are moving full steam ahead with their biggest show yet.
Each year when we weave the line up together, there are a small number of more sought after artists on it who are based abroad. The musical programming at Noisily has long been about the complete soundtrack of the weekend, not the individual artist, and we love to welcome performers who are as much at the festival to party as to play – they always just get the vibe and never fail to perform – unlike some of the bigger names. However, balancing these performers has always been a hard call to make as our “Headliners” create the most hype in the build up to the event. This year, though, given the new world we live in, we have made the decision to take the plunge and balance the line up, celebrating more local artists from the Noisily Family who will blow the bloody doors off as well as anyone with a bigger price tag.
Line up: Frankey & Sandrino, Atlantik, Hidden Empire, Aidan Doherty, Life, Tim Englhardt
Brand new festival The One In The Woods arrives just outside Liverpool with the legendary Jeff Mills.
A short time from now, in a woodland 20 minutes outside of Liverpool, another world lies waiting to be discovered. That world is The One in the Woods, and it opens its portals for a much anticipated debut from July 17th – 18th, when you will be invited to break free from the boundaries of space and time and lose yourself on three different stages of music provided by world class talents including Jeff Mills, Ben Klock, Rebekah, Lucy, Nastia, Perc, Slam, Sub Focus, Camo & Krooked, Friction, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Lauren Lo Slung, Bontan and many more. Get your two day Covid-19 protected weekend passes and afterparty tickets for just £65.
Line up: Jeff Mills, Ben Klock, Rebekah, Lucy, Nastia, Perc, Slam, Sub Focus, Camo & Krooked, Friction, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Lauren Lo Slung, Bontan
A new festival era awaits on the stunning private Island from the 3rd to 5th September 2021
World beating lifestyle brand Candypants have spent the last year working on the perfect festival experience on the shores of a cut-off bohemian paradise. This unmissable, once in a lifetime weekender takes place this September on the secluded shores of the stunning Osea Island. It is a hidden land of retreat within close proximity to London, and boasts gorgeous sea views, hammocks suspended between trees, beach shacks, stunning open air pools, exclusive accommodation with four poster beds and much more besides. Musically, the focus of One Island will be on local talents and red hot UK DJs with a wide range of knowledge and know-how, from upfront house to dazzling disco, the freshest r&b to the most iconic hip hop, with plenty of special live acts also programmed.
Amnesia presents Pyramid & Do Not Sleep at Drumsheds
Dancing Into the Future with Honey Dijon, Ricardo Villalobos, Special Request and more
Amnesia presents PYRAMID, a spectacular Dual Staged, Day into Night, Open Air and Indoor Warehouse Party on Friday 3rd September 2021, bringing Ibiza to London for the first time in the city since the last sell out event at Printworks in 2019.
Programmed from midday until 10.30pm, the all-day summer party will witness Pyramid host an open air stage and also an indoor warehouse stage is to be hosted by Ibiza born brand Do Not Sleep. After so long away from the dance floor, this is set to be a show that will live long in the memory, and will be the only Pyramid show that will take place in the capital this year. Tickets start at £39.50
Lineup: Ricardo Villalobos, Honey Dijon, Special Request, Mar-T b2b Luca Donzelli, The Blessed Madonna, Ilario Alicante, Richy Ahmed, Marco Faraone, Sidney Charles b2b Prunk, Ray Mono
ZENfest
Kelvedon Hall, Essex
September 4th
https://zenfestofficial.com/
Boutique Essex festival ZENFest announces headliners and stunning new location
ZENFest 2021 is set to build on its already cultured and boutique experience with a brand new and stunning location in the rolling green landscapes of Essex’s Kelvedon Hall. On Saturday 4th September, you’re invited to a secret hideaway amongst ancient woodland at the end of a long driveway and party by the glistening lake in front of a historic Edwardian house with world class sounds from tastemaking homegrown talents.
Line up: Richy Ahmed, ANOTR, Rossi, Pat Wilson, Max Dean, Ryan Resso, DJ Caspa, Funk Cartel.
We Are FSTVL
Central Park, Dagenham
12h – 13th September
https://www.wearfstvl.com
Celebrating the very best in House, Bass, Techno and Drum & Bass, today the biggest dance festival in the capital announces its full lineup, proving that this year’s extravaganza is set to be its biggest yet. Headliners for 2021 include, Andy C, Camelphat, Carl Cox, Charlotte De Witte, Gorgon City, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Loco Dice, MK, Nina Kraviz, Pendulum Trinity, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers plus many more.
The ultimate highlight of the festival calendar is returning for the hugely anticipated 8th edition and heads to a brand new site at Central Park, Dagenham, bringing together some of the most iconic names in Bass, Techno, Drum & Bass, Dance music. Stage hosts include Paradise, Defected, Glitterbox, Circoloco, Abode, Bassjam, PIV and Centreforce.
Line up:Andy C, Camelphat, Carl Cox, Charlotte De Witte, Gorgon City, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Loco Dice, MK, Nina Kraviz, Pendulum Trinity, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers
City Splash Festival
Beckenham Place Park, BR3 5BS
12th September
https://www.city-splash.com
A festival celebrating the influence of reggae music, food and culture in South LDN
The City Splash mission is to celebrate the impact and importance of reggae music on British culture, birthing everything from Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Roots, Dancehall, Lovers Rock to its UK ancestors of UK Reggae, Jungle, Hip Hop, Garage, Grime and Drum and Bass; the influence of Reggae has been a constant in the UK for 50 years. Not only has it brought us the riddims and the lifestyle influence, but it’s a genre that expresses and addresses social issues and their solutions through the music’s messages.
Line Up: Barrington Levy, Lila Iké, Hollie Cook, Twinkle Brothers, Kiko Bun, Dawn Penn, Ras Kwame, Rasites, Marla Brown, Teshay Makeda and more
One Out Festival
Surrey
https://www.facebook.com/oneout.festival/
25th September 2021
Brand new festival ‘One Out’ launches in Unique Location Just Outside London.
One Out Festival’s much anticipated debut gives house and disco aficionados something irresistible to look forward to on 25th September 2021: playing across two fantastically realised stages with world class sound, lush green landscapes and the snaking Thames River at Apps Court Farm in the heart of Surrey, will be global superstars Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Artwork, Paul Woolford, Krystal Klear, La La, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Menendez Brothers and many more. You can be safe in the knowledge that if One Out 2021 is postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, full ticket transfers or refunds will be available.
Line up:Hannah Wants, Roger Sanchez, Artwork, Krystal Klear, LA LA, Low Steppa, Mambo Brothers, Paul Woolford, Philip George, Sam Divine, The Menendez Brothers, WEISS
A year later, after three necessary delays, and a number of well received streams, Scottish titans Terminal V are finally ready to get back to doing what they do best with a party to end all parties on October 31st 2021. Terminal V: Halloween is set to be a stunning spooktacular at the usual home of Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh with a bigger and better lineup than ever featuring firm favourite regulars and hot new superstars
Line up:Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, Floorplan, Kornel Kovacs, Robert Hood (LIVE), Solardo, Sven Vath, Fjaak, Tale of Us, The Blessed Madonna, Octo Octa, Honey Dijon, Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson, Helena Hauff, Derrick Carter, Rebuke, Eats Everything, Mike Servito, Moxie, Man Power, Shanti Celeste and more
One of the scene’s most best-known names for more than three decades, Judge Jules has never shied away from pushing the boundaries in dance music. In 2021, audiences will be able to experience the iconic tracks that have defined his career through a ten-piece live band with Judge Jules at the helm. This is Judge Jules: Live.
Jules’s in-depth involvement in many of the recent wave of “classical” dance events, including Gatecrasher, Colours, Club Class and 2019’s Ministry of Sound tour, inspired the decision to take the impact and emotion of the classical shows, but refine the feeling with a wholly new take on live dance music.
With complete creative free rein, Jules has curated every element of the performance. Each track has been bespoke reinvented and reworked in a style unique to this live show, featuring a full ten-piece band, with brass, percussion, drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, keyboard, singers, and of course Judge Jules himself. A 90-minute show from start to finish, the music has been selected to represent the breadth and scale of his career.
“There is something about music being played live that never fails to send shivers down your spine – it doesn’t matter what the genre is, hearing a track performed by live musicians on stage is something you cannot replicate in the studio, or even on the best nightclub environment. So, I decided to create my own bespoke versions of my all-time favourite records with a specially selected band. It’s taken a long time to put together, but finally we look forward to taking the “Judge Jules Live” tour on the road. This truly is a new take on the ‘live dance music’ phenomenon and the tour bus starts rolling shortly.” – Judge Jules
This is not a show to sit down for – combining the energy of specially-chosen outstanding musicians with his own inimitable presence behind the decks, Jules will take the audience on a tailor-made journey through dance music with vocals, hands-in-the-air moments and plenty of basslines that’ll take you right back to your very first rave.
With audiences demanding more from dance music and newfound focus on a visual as well as a sonic spectacle, Judge Jules Live is a chance for dance fans to lose themselves in the moment with the kind of experience that you just can’t replicate with a solitary DJ.
‘STEVE LAWLER, GW HARRISON, SO SOLID CREW, MC BUSHKIN + MANY MORE’
On Saturday 26th June, One World Festival will make history as the first-ever event in a brand new location set in 1200 acres of rolling green landscape on the outskirts of London next to the M25. Every single detail of this debut festival has been painstakingly designed to make for the perfect musical experience. The eclectic and world-class line-up features stage hosts Flex FM, Art E Fect, Audio Rehab, Un-Mondo and Feel the Fruit, with headliners Steve Lawler, So Solid Crew, DJ Hatcha, Mark Radford, GW Harrison, Carnao Beats, Marcus Nasty, DJ Pioneer and many more.
One World Festival was born from the fallout following the demise of the live event industry during the Covid 19 pandemic. Upon the realisation that dance music would not be returning to clubs for some time, a group of close friends, brand owners and DJ/producers from the industry came together to create a new festival concept in a unique and all new outdoor location.
It will feature a main stage marquee, three tunnel stages, a VIP marquee and three large bar areas. The site will also include a funfair as well as a selection of local traders, vendors and food stalls. It will boast world-class audio-visual technology, including neon bars mounted within screens, huge LED screens, Pioneer DJ equipment and a KV2 large outdoor stack system for next-level sound. There is also a camping area and all other amenities essential for world-class outdoor festivals including local traders offering plenty of bespoke and boutique goodies.
A key mantra for One World Festival is to support the emerging industry wherever possible. Helping artists and brands on their own journeys is a key part of that. The underground and upcoming scene is the lifeblood of the industry, and One World is setting out to support it at every turn, with each of the five stages featuring a carefully curated line-up comprising some of the very best DJs and producers in house, tech house and UKG, as well as a considered selection of up-and-coming artists.
Each of the main stages as well as the VIP stage will be hosted by a different key brand partner; Flex FM is one of the UKs longest-serving underground music stations, with a heritage stretching back to 1992. It has become one of the most influential broadcasting radio stations of its generation and embraces a wide range of sounds, with a focus on inspiring and influencing the community in the best way possible. Art e Fect’s core ethos is about mixing legends with the next generation of talent. Pre-pandemic, the brand had a residency at London’s iconic EGG Club and is now ready to get back to doing what they do best.
Underground house label Audio Rehab is the brainchild of influential DJ and producer Mark Radford and has spawned its own sub-genre of lights-out, bass heavy house music. Un Mondo, headed up by DJ GGB aka Glen Butcher, is a collective of DJs and producers with over 25 years experience serving up atmospheric vibes to the ravers. Finally, Feel The Fruit will bring their house, tech and classics sound to the VIP stage, having hosted sold out events all over London and Essex.
With its great attention to detail and focus on emerging talent as well as international names, One World Festival is a vital new addition to the UK summer.
SO SOLID CREW, SCOTT GARCIA, BUSHKIN (HEARTLESS CREW) DJ HATCHA,
ANDY MILLS, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SOLLIE, DANNY BLAZE, MISS LA, S.C, TWISTER
MCs/HOSTS: SHARKY P, DAPPZ, VIPER, NICKY S, HOTCH
STAGE 2: ART E FECT
STEVE LAWLER, GW HARRISON, SAM SUPPLIER, SOONEY, DEVSTAR, CHELSEA SINGH, ART E FECT, MARLON SADLER, TYLAH SANCHEZ, SAMUEL MORGAN
STAGE 3: AUDIO REHAB
MARK RADFORD, CARNAO BEATS, LOUIE ANDERSON, NIGHTSHIFT, IAN SOLO, IWIZZ, DANNY GHOST, NOCTURNAL JOE, DECK RADFORD
STAGE 4: UN-MONDO
MARCUS NASTY, DJ PIONEER, SUPA D, GGB, CKP, ANTONY RANZ, TEASER, TRUCE, BOBBY DAVIS, EASY RIDER, JACK JONES, JACK MENSAH, DJ KNOWLEDGE, DEZY B ON PERCUSSION.
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.
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
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.
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
With the weather slowly warming up, we’re counting down the days to BLOODSTOCK. There’s a veritable feast of new bands to get your ears around before August – some you may know, some you may not (yet), but one thing is for sure – they’re all determined to help make this year’s BLOODSTOCK the absolute best fun you’ve had in over a year.
Landing the Sunday night Sophie stage headline slot are festival favourites, EVIL SCARECROW. With some of our overseas bands having to cancel, many of our UK friends are heroically saving the day. We asked SCARECROW to come join the fun and they said, “So, we haven’t played as a band for a year. Not even a practice! We closed and abandoned our rehearsal room. Our van is gathering moss on a driveway. We have 2 new members who we have never played with. One of them was our main stagehand and we have not replaced that position. Basically, EVIL SCARECROW are, in reality, unconscious in stasis, floating through the void of space until we clear the disease-ridden Van Allen radiation belt. Along came the good ship BLOODSTOCK, who nudged us awake to see if we will come and play with them. “No”, we mumble, “No band yet. More sleep”. They return with a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich. “It’s headlining the Sophie Stage” they whisper. Shit. So, we’ve sprung back into life! We are dusting off our props and may even have a band practice or two. So, if you want to see the most shambolic, unpracticed, unprepared EVIL SCARECROW show ever, then join us! We can’t promise our usual super-polished -ahem- performance. But we promise to bring the biggest, messiest, stupidest party yet.” We believe them and we’re all about it! Remind yourself of their skills via their one-take video for ‘Hurricanado’ and get ready to close out the festival with a Scarecrow party!
With the Metal 2 The Masses events happening soon, as well as the winners from that initiative, the New Blood bill is rounded out with a number of bands selected from online applications and we’re happy to give these additional bands the opportunity to showcase their wares at BLOODSTOCK. We had over 600 applications and these lucky acts get a slot on the New Blood stage. Grabbing a Friday slot are Gloucester metal squad BROKEN JAW and Liverpool death metallers COLPOCLEISIS. Saturday’s bill will feature Brummie rockers DEVILFIRE, Irish sludgemeisters GREY STAG and purveyors of ‘true metal’, HANOWAR (yes, they are what you think they are)!
Sunday’s bill features a swathe of fresh blood, including mask-wearing, theatrical noiseniks THE INJESTER, classic rockers SOUTH OF SALEM, stoner/doom squad SON OF BOAR, Midlands thrashers WIRED, THIS IS ENDLESS (featuring members of Onslaught/Ted Maul), power metallers FELLOWSHIP and SORCERESS OF SIN, melodic death metal outfit FROZEN IN SHADOWS, southwest metal 5-piece HYBRIDIZE, psychological death metallers STRANGLE WIRE, Irish modern metal outfit WORDS THAT BURN, black metal sonic terrorists DEITUS, and GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS (featuring members of Devilment). The remaining New Blood bands will be announced after the M2TM events in July, so stay tuned for more additions then.
As the U.K. begins to move cautiously out of lockdown, our team have been working hard to navigate the ever changing landscape for festivals, to bring you that little slice of Nashville we’ve all come to love and enjoy.
At its core, the festival is the meeting point of a global Country community and following extensive conversations with US artists we have taken the tough decision not to move ahead with the festival in 2021. The limitations to curate this year’s line-up and wider considerations around the running of large scale events here in the U.K. will ultimately prevent us from delivering a festival that stays true to our founding ethos.
We are now focussed on ensuring that the festival’s third edition will be one hell of a party. As we look ahead to that moment, we are excited to share that The Long Road will now occupy an earlier date in the calendar each year, taking place 26th – 28th August 2022, adding a whole lot of Country to your bank holiday weekend!
For those of you who already have tickets, your booking will be automatically transferred to the 2022 event. Your support means so much to us, and getting in early means you’ve secured your tickets at the best prices. Should you not be able to attend these new dates we will of course refund you. All ticket holders will shortly receive an email from their ticket provider with further details on this process.
The moment we can all reunite once again, dancing arm in arm in the Honky Tonk, what a fine time that will be.
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”.
Wireless, returns to the UK and will bring the energy to South London’s Crystal Palace Park for the very first time, taking place on 10-12 September.
The world’s hottest artists and UK icons Future, Skepta and Migos are set to headline whilst a host of grime, trap, afrobeats, R&B and hip-hop stars including Meek Mill, D Block Europe, AJ Tracey, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Headie One, Swae Lee, Rick Ross and more are also confirmed for an unmissable celebration this September. With over 50 acts across the weekend, this year’s event is going to be in exceptionally high demand. Barclaycard exclusive access to tickets starts at midday today, general tickets go on sale Thursday 29 April at midday www.wirelessfestival.co.uk.
Headlining Friday is Atlanta legend Future whose irrefutable longevity has secured his spot as one of the most influential artists of the past decade. Having conquered the streets and the charts, crafting a sound that reshaped not just rap but pop music, the Life is Good, Mask Off, Fine China superstar is set to see the night out in style. Wavey UK trap kings D-Block Europe join the bill, as well as the ever-ascending Lil Baby who has fully stepped into his star-moment following arguably the biggest rap album of 2020 ‘My Turn’. One of rap’s true rockstars Lil Uzi Vert joins alongside Gunna – fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Wunna’. Young T & Bugsey fresh off their 3X BRIT nominations, self-anointed Queen of Drill Ivorian Doll as well as Mo Stack, Digga D, M1llionz, Unknown T, SL, and Tiffany Calver & Friends joining the bill. Capital XTRA’s Yinka and the legend DJ Semtex will host the stages.
Saturday is headlined by Grime veteran and UK pioneer Skepta, performing an exclusive Greatest Hits set. One of the scene’s biggest names, the Mercury Award winner has historically kicked down doors in the scene and culture, from its underground origins to its present scale as part of a UK mainstream. Reflecting this journey, Greatest Hits is a one off 2021 special, a gift back to the fans, celebrating a life in music and the times we’ve all lived through together. Grime hero AJ Tracey will make his mark with his highest profile Wireless main-stage slot to date – which will be the first place to see tracks from his newly released album ‘Flu Game’. The critically acclaimed Philadelphia people’s champion Meek Mill will make history with his first ever UK appearance, joined by the Bronx’s very own A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Rea Strummard’s breezy melody man Swae Lee. Also announced are Polo G, NINES, Tion Wayne, Steel Banglez, Central Cee, Hardy Caprio, JAY 1, Swarmz, S1mba, Blanco, Darkoo, Zie Zie with Manny Norte and DJ Semtex as stage hosts.
Sunday will see the world-conquering kings of Atlanta Migos bring the world’s greatest hiphop festival to a close. Quavo, Offset and Takeoff are set to bring flossed-out dark beats and sly humour in tow to the main stage as ‘The Beatles of Their Generation’ prove their staying power. One of the hottest new voices in hip-hop Megan Thee Stallion is set for the main stage – the ‘Savage’ and ‘Body’ rapper is ready to celebrate Hot Girl Summer in the capital. The chart-topping Headie One is set for a hero’s welcome following the release of his #1 album ‘Edna’, as is the UK scene’s versatile veteran Chip who headlines the second stage. Sunday will also be graced by hip-hop’s luxe superstar Rick Ross, the free-spirited stylings of Young Thug as well as M Huncho, MIST, Nafe Smallz, Digdat, Potter Payper, K Trap, M24, Abra Cadabra, Poundz, Charlie Sloth & Friends, with Manny Norte and DJ Semtex on hosting duties.
Wireless 2021 acts announced so far:
FRIDAY: Future, D Block Europe, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, Mostack, Digga D, Young T & Bugsey, M1llionz, Unknown T, SL, Ivorian Doll, Tiffany Calver & Friends, DJ Semtex and Yinka.
SATURDAY: Skepta, AJ Tracey, Meek Mill, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee, Polo G, NINES, Tion Wayne, Steel Banglez, Central Cee, Hardy Caprio, JAY1, Swarmz, S1MBA, Blanco, Darkoo, Zie Zie, DJ Semtex and Manny Norte.
SUNDAY: Migos, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Headie One, Rick Ross, M Huncho, MIST, Nafe, Smallz, Digdat, Chip, Potter Payper, K Trap, M24, Abra Cadabra, Poundz, Charlie Sloth & Friends, Yinka and Manny Norte.
