We are supporting the music of the Fognini Brothers ever since they put themselves on the map of the international electronic music scene.
Similar as it is the case with us, Mind Against also select their output very carefully and this also reflects in their DJ sets that can be long and challenging at times. Like their sets also their discography speaks for itself; with a variety of originals, remixes and collaborations, that are not bound to one genre, Alex and Freddie already left a mark in the more melodic realm of techno and house and are continuing to do so in full force.
We are happy to have them on board and it is great to see that their interpretation of our ‘Home‘ is so well received.
MOGA Caparica returns to Portugal’s stunning Costa de Caparica from the 1st to 5th of June and the final line-up has been revealed. ALYSSA & GIA, BREAKBOT & IRFANE, CHEZ DAMIER, CHIMA HIRO, CRUZ, FERNANDO COSTANTINI, GUY GERBER, KLIN KLOP, LA MAMIE’S, LUISA, MAURICE FULTON, MIKE STELLAR, NATHABES, POLOCORP, TIAGO MARQUES and XAVIER MANUEL wil join the likes of AMINE K, AUDIOFLY, CARLITA, DAM SWINDLE, DAN SHAK, DAOX, FOLAMOUR, KALABRESE, LAURENCE GUY, LOLA VILLA, MADD ROD, MAFALDA, MAGUPI, PARALLELLS, SHUGI and YOKOO.
This is the long awaited second edition of MOGA Caparica, which made a huge impression with its debut last year. It is a cosy gathering for real music lovers inspired by Atlantic vibes and aimed at connecting people from all over the world. This year it will have main stage music as well as an extra beach party with two in all on Saturday. A festival pass includes access to the beach parties all weekend long as well as free access to the OFF events happening throughout the five days. These go beyond simply music with art, wellness, talks, food and more.
These latest additions include Chicago’s deep house legend Chez Damier, Supplemental Facts label head and melodic techno pioneer Guy Gerber, the electric Alyssa & Gia duo, French producer and multi-instrumentalists Breakbot & Irfane from Ed Banger, American house and disco favourite Maurice Fulton, local star Chima Hiro and plenty more from the likes of Cruz, Fernando Costantini, Klin Klop, Luisa and many others.
The scene is now set and the final countdown is on for this carefully curated gathering under the gorgeous Portuguese sun.
FINAL LINEUP
A-Z:
ALYSSA & GIA – AMINE K – AUDIOFLY – BREAKBOT & IRFANE -CARLITA – CHEZ DAMIER – CHIMA HIRO – CRUZ – DAM SWINDLE – DAN SHAKE – DANIEL WEIL – DAOX – FERNANDO COSTANTINI – FOLAMOUR – GUY GERBER – JUNGLE JULIE – KALABRESE – KLIN KLOP – LA MAMIE’S – LAURENCE GUY – LOLA VILLA – LUISA – MADD ROD – MAFALDA – MAGUPI – MAURICE FULTON – MIKE STELLAR – MIROSLAV – NATHABES – PARALLELLS – POLOCORP – SHUGI – TELMA – THE HUG – TIAGO MARQUES – TROL2000 – VICTOR PETROÏ – XAVIER MANUEL – YOKOO
Family Piknik’s 2022 season will be divided in 4 events, starting on Sunday 31st of July in the futuristic Lunel’s Arenas, highlighting some of the best Deep-Progressive artists. Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren (3 hours sunset performance), Afterlife’s new stars Colyn b2b Denis Horvat and Nora en Pure will headline this Opening event along with Theus Mago b2b Pontias
FAMILY WEEKEND 01
The Family Piknik team will offer two week-end events in a row, from 6th to 14th August. First one will take place in the same venue as the Opening party, in the Lunel’s Arenas, 15 minutes east from Montpellier. The saturday will bring artists like Maceo Plex, Guy Gerber, Whomadewho (live), Sébastien Léger, Eli & Fur, Frankey & Sandrino, while the sunday will highlight some Techno madness with Charlotte de Witte, Riche Hawtin, Rebuke, Eli Brown, Stella Bossi… A second secret stage will welcome the best artists from Family Piknik Music own label, local talents, as well as guests like Jeremy Olander, Anii, Stereo Express and Oscarl L, to name a few… Freshly revamped in 2018 with a half-roof, Lunel’s Arenas will be a dream dancefloor for these first events, allowing all-aged party people to enjoy some comfort with a huge chill outdoor terrace and some covered spaces all round the arenas, with the center ground being covered to avoid too much dust with all these dance moves to be expected… From 11am to midnight, these two first events in Lunel will give the perfect tone for this new season!
Next is Family Week-end 02, on 13th and 14th of August. This time, the party will be located on the other side of Montpellier, going west in the direction of the famous city of Sète and its outstanding Etang de Thau. Frontignan will host this second weekend in a green spot, with many trees and natural air. A Kid zone will be built for that weekend and a charming circular arena will welcome the second stage. Once again, connection will be easy with all the big cities, thanks to train station located only 400 meters away : 10 minutes from Montpellier center, 5 minutes from Sète. Ideal to come and enjoy this party weekend safely ! Musically speaking, the saturday will be focus on House music, with a never-seen before transition between the American legend of House Danny Tenaglia, the DJ’s DJ, and the most acclaimed House artist since 4 years, FISHER. Next to them will be Dutch star Oliver Heldens, listed on the Top 100 DJs since 2013, who will perform under his dark techno moniker, HI-LO. The succession of these 3 sets promise to be something! The next day, Sunday 14th of August, will be a wonderful trip for all the fans of Deep and Melodic House & Techno: an exclusive back-to-back between the legendary Dixon and his new favourite Jimi Jules, Afterlife’s wonder. Innellea, All Day I Dream’s tastemaker Öona Dahl, or best friends Joris Voorn & Kölsch concluding this sunday on the main stage. On the other stage, much more intimate, we’ll have a collection of groove masters : Super Flu, Cioz b2b Sam Shure, Kadosh, TERR, NicoMorano, Sascha Braemer, KEENE and some of the artists from our Family Piknik Music own label. This second Weekend in Frontignan will offer a very different experience from the first one taking place in Lunel’s Arenas. Family Piknik’s mastermind, Tom Pooks, is proud of this new partnership with Frontignan city hall: « They immediately have embraced our project. Thanks to them, we’ve managed to create a second Family Piknik weekend in a vegetal, green and tree-lined decor which sticks to our initial concept : family, kids, picnic, under the trees. Cherry on the cake, we have the proximity of the train station, the stunning Etang de Thau and some great beaches all around. All we need to enjoy a mesmerising party weekend.
After these hot summer events, it will be time for a breathtaking Closing event in Béziers Arenas on October 1st ! Last year, Family Piknik‘s final act with Boris Brejcha was such a success we had to renew the experience. And who’s better than Paul Kalkbrenner to headline this 2022 closing event? Berlin’s legendary techno stalwart will entertain more than 8000 party people during 2 hours, along with Italian talents Agents of Time, who have lately been topping the charts with their remix for The Weekend. Simina Grigoriu, Tom Pooks b2b Joy Kitikonti, Pontias & Abstraal will also be some of this last event’s highlights for sure. >> More info for Closing event here: http://www.familypiknikfestival.com/closing2022
FAMILY PIKNIK – FULL 2022 LINE-UP:
Paul Kalkbrenner (live), Charlotte de Witte, Fisher, Richie Hawtin, Maceo Plex, Dixon b2b Jimi Jules, Kölsch, Whomadewho (live), Joris Voorn, Innellea, Agents of Time (live), Danny Tenaglia (3h set), Guy Gerber, Nora en Pure, Super Flu, Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren (3h set), Sébastien Léger, Colyn b2b Denis Horvat, HI-LO, Jeremy Olander, Frankey & Sandrino, TERR, Rebūke, Eli & Fur, Gheist (live), Cioz b2b Sam Shure, Öona Dahl, Eli Brown, Kadosh, 8Kays, Stereo Express, Simina Grigoriu, Nico Morano, KEENE, Stella Bossi, Pontias, Several Definitions, Theus Mago, Sascha Braemer, Abstraal, Hugo Cantarra, Gigee, Ki Yera, Tom Pooks b2b Joy Kitikonti, Oscar L, Cadillac Express, ANII, B/O/M (live), Who Else, The Dualz, Diamond Dealer, Gabriel I, Lucye, NøRequest, Mood Gorning, Albanø, Sebass (live), Delon b2b CEBB, Bartok & Canadas, Citadelle, Nicolas Moore b2b Cyril M, Eva 180, Fred 2-7 + local talents.
Joseph Capriati is to release a selection of remixes of his epic 2020 album Metamorfosi. They arrive on limited edition triple vinyl on April 29th on his Redimension Music label, and feature the likes of DJ Stingray, Frank Wiedemann & Toto Chiavetta, Steve Rachmad, Dave Clarke, Carl Cox, Francois K, Masters at Work and more.
Released throughout 2021, this project has brought some of the world’s best producers together. It sees them all add their own unique spin to the superb source material by Italian Capriati, who is one of the foremost techno artists on the planet. Each of the artists Joseph called upon for the remixes has shaped his sound in some way. Their influence has loomed large over his career, which on this album found him broadening his palette to take in a wider array of sounds across both the house and techno spectrum.
The triple vinyl pack is an essential addition to the racks of any underground music lover that is packed with highlights. It kicks off with UK techno titan Dave Clarke tackling Joseph Capriati & Eric Kupper ft. Byron Stingily’s ‘Love Changed Me’. Steve Rachmad turns in a version of ‘Psychic Journey’ that is a hypnotic and engaging trip andFrancois K brings his masterful electronic dub sound to ‘New Horizons.’
Elsewhere Sterac Electronics offer a brilliantly melodic Italo remix of the same tune, Carl Cox goes big with his game on ‘Goa‘ and the likes of Oxia, ANNA, Steve Rachmad, the legendary Master At Work and Mathew Jonson all offer their own original takes. DJ Stingray brings Detroit flavours to his version of ‘Physic Journey,’ and there is still time for more from from Innervisions staples Frank Wiedemann & Toto Chiavetta and Neapolitan legend Gaetano Parisio.
This is a vital collection of club ready tracks that offer something for all dance floors at many different moments in any night.
The Opening Party will commence on 27th May with Skream b2b Richy Ahmed, East End Dubs and more
DO NOT SLEEP, Ibiza’s favorite straight-through-crew and internationally renowned party returns home to Ibiza for Summer 2022 for 8 parties across Amnesia Ibiza and Cova Santa for a mouthwatering season, following a very successful warm up at Pyramid on 29 April.
With five parties at Amnesia, one of the most famous clubs in the world, and four parties Cova Santa, Ibiza´s coolest outdoor Club & Restaurant twinned with collaborations from some of the freshest brands of the moment, the 2022 Ibiza Season for DO NOT SLEEP is set to deliver some of the most outstanding parties to date.
The opening party lineup on 27 May 2022 at Amnesia.
Terraza – Skream b2b Richy Ahmed, East End Dubs, Sidney Charles, Summer Ghemeti
Main Room – Ida Engberg, Andres Campo, Luca Donzelli, Anna Tur
DO NOT SLEEP´s guests over the years have included some of house and techno’s biggest tastemakers such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Floorplan, Charlotte De Witte, Stacey Pullen, Ilario Alicante, Luigi Madonna, Sidney Charles, Marco Faraone, Seb Zito, East End Dubs and many more.
Following his previous excursion Patterns EP,dutch DJ and producer Colyn returns to Afterlife with more interplanetary sonics.
The title cut merges a rubbery low end groove with a cacophony of cosmic FX and a robotic vocal clip. ‘Wait For You’ feels like a cybernetic ode to lost love, with a stirring melody and heartrending arrangement.
‘KL427’ and ‘Lightyears’ are a little more pensive, blending emotive composition and compelling rhythms to tantalise your body and mind.
Tracklist: 1) Oxygen Levels Low 2) Wait For You 3) KL427 4) Lightyears
Hold onto your seats, this show is about to blow you away. 90s Baby brings you the greatest 90s pop artists performing live at the monumental AO Arena. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see all your favourite 90s pop artists together for one night and guarantees to transport you back to simpler times.
The multi-platinum song Barbie Girl arguably sums up the late 90s pop era by itself and its europop creators, Aqua, will be performing live this October. Hailing from Turin, Italy, Eiffel 65 came together in 1997 and the group quickly gained global popularity. Their singles Blue (Da Ba Dee) and Move Your Body from the album Europop proved immensely successful worldwide. Heyyy Macarena! We’ve all heard those legendary lyrics at parties up and down the country. We’re bringing Los Del Rio to the arena, the creators of the globally successful tune Macarena released in 1993.
British soul singer, Heather Small joins us and is the lead singer in the group M People which went on to win Best British Dance act at the Brit awards in 1994 and 1996. Lou Bega’s performs live! His iconic tune Mambo No. 5 topped the charts in most European countries including France, Germany, and the UK. Next up, Gala’s incredible tune Freed From Desire – another Eurodance belter from 1996 which peaked at number 2 in the UK charts for 8 weeks.
Atomic Kittens formed in 1997 and their songs Whole Again and The Tide Is High captured an era. Two original members, Liz and Natasha will be performing these classics and more live. Irish girl group B*Witched also join us, best known for their tunes C’est La Vie, Rollercoaster, To You I Belong and Blame It on the Weatherman. These songs all reached number one and the group sold millions of records worldwide.
2 Unlimited’s legendary acid-house track Get Ready For This released in 1991 and reached dizzying heights across the globe. Corona created seminal dance tracks such as The Rhythm of the Night released in 1993, which is up there with the best dance music to come out of the 90s. Italian dance act Whigfield created the legendary tune Saturday Night in 1993 and joins us at 90s Baby. We can’t wait for you to see them!
Las Ketchup’s The Ketchup Song (Asereje) sold over 7 million copies worldwide and immediately transports you to those early noughties’ times. British boy band Five formed in 1997 and released their tracks Keep On Movin’ and Everyone Get Up several years later. Their hip-hop and dance tunes are not to be missed. 20 years ago, fledgling popstar group Liberty X came onto the scene and in just a few years went on to become UK superstars. They released ten consecutive UK top 20 singles such as Just A Little and Got To Have Your Love.
British boy band, Damage, had huge success in the 90s with eleven hit singles such as Forever – Lady of Soul and Wonderful Tonight and of course the legendary Ghetto Romance! Also performing live is 911, the iconic 90s boy band who have had international success, having sold over 15 million singles and albums worldwide. The female British group The 411 captured an era with their song Dumb with its smooth R&B vocals and catchy lyrics and have reformed once more to perform live at 90s Baby. London’s hip-hop group Big Brovaz known for Booty Luv also join us, promising to deliver nostalgic 90s vibes. Chico starred in the quarterfinals of The X Factor and is best known for his number 1 single It’s Chico Time in 2008.
The truly iconic Gareth Gates performs live on 29th October 2022. Starting his career on Pop Idol, Gates went onto achieve immense success in the early 2000s and is best known for his tracks What My Heart Wants and Go Your Own Way. S Club Allstars includes original band members Tina, Brad, Stacey who will be performing some of S Club’s most iconic tracks. S Club 7’s You’re My Number One was reached number 2 in the UK charts and its success increased through the noughties.
We’re excited to have the British R&B girl group, Honeyz join us in this jam-packed line-up. They group skyrocketed across the UK charts with their tunes Finally Found in 1998 and Won’t Take It Lying Down in 2000. They’re not an act to miss. Finally, the Cheeky Girls will be performing live. Yes, they’re still going strong after their debut single Cheeky Song sold over a million copies internationally. Make sure you get your tickets soon before they’re snapped up! Let’s get ready for the biggest 90s pop show Manchester has to offer.
Now playing across four celebrated open air clubs on Zrce Beach from 21st – 25th August 2022 as part of the more than 50-strong list of headliners will be The Martinez Brothers, Margaret Dygas, Vintage Culture and VTSS.
Each of these new additions brings a fresh and unique sound to Sonus. They are all boundary pushing artists with their own take on house and techno, which is what Sonus has always been about. The Martinez Brothers bring fresh energy and a youthful New York style powered by drums. Margaret Dygas is a minimal mainstay who knows how to submerse with her selections. Vintage Culture is a breakout Brazilian with a warm, rich sound that has quickly won him fans and earned him plenty of top chart positions, while Poland’s VTSS has a no hold barred approach to techno that is seriously powerful.
In all, visitors from more than 70 countries will descend upon Sonus once again this year, and for that reason it is a real industry meeting point and scene celebration that brings out the best in everyone. The outstanding programme includes more than 50 artists from all across the underground spectrum with names like Carl Cox, Black Coffee, Paula Temple, Amelie Lens, Richie Hawtin, Michael Bibi, , Denis Sulta, FJAAK DJ, Âme,Dixon, Anfisa Letyago, Fisher, Sven Väth, IMOGEN, Seth Troxler, Ricardo Villalobos b2b Zip, Dax J and tens more all lined-up.
The music will play in the world renowned open air clubs of Aquarius, Kalypso, Noa and Papaya from dusk until dawn each day, with friendly and welcoming music lovers making the atmospheres at each event extra special.
As well as the music, of course, there is a wealth of local customs, cuisine and culture to explore. The location is stunning with sweeping beaches and glistening ocean, plenty of secluded bays and long coastal walks to enjoy.
Because of the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus pandemic, Sonus wants to put customers at ease. As such, if you book with Sonus you are safe: even if the event gets cancelled the festival will refund tickets. There is also the option to do a booking protection when you book your tickets so you can even get money back in case you fall ill. Also there are payment plans available.
THIRD PHASE The Martinez Brothers Margaret Dygas Vintage Culture VTSS
SECOND PHASE Anfisa Letyago Ann Clue Black Coffee Carl Cox Deborah de Luca Denis Sulta Desiree Enrico Sangiuliano FJAAK DJ William Djoko
FIRST PHASE 999999999 Adriatique Âme Amelie Lens andhim Andrea Oliva ANNA Ben Klock Boris Brejcha Chris Liebing Dax J Dixon FISHER Giorgia Angiuli live Hot Since 82 I Hate Models IMOGEN Jamie Jones Joseph Capriati Joyhauser KiNK live Kobosil Kölsch Loco Dice Luigi Madonna Maceo Plex Michael Bibi Monika Kruse PAN-POT Patrick Topping Paula Temple Reinier Zonneveld live Ricardo Villalobos b2b Zip Richie Hawtin Richy Ahmed Rødhåd Seth Troxler SHDW & Obscure Shape Sonja Moonear Stephan Bodzin live Sven Väth Trikk
RAMPAGE OPEN AIR 2022 – 1/2/3 July 2022 – KRISTALPARK, LOMMEL (BE)
3 days instead of two, 6 stages total and more than 250 artists from all over the world, including the biggest dubstep line-up in EU history, plus swimming pools, skate ramps, big screen cinema, pre and after parties, silent disco… Rampage is pulling out all the stops!
THE BIGGEST DRUM&BASS AND DUBSTEP FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD!
July 1, 2 and 3, Rampage returns to Kristalpark in Lommel (Belgium), a pristine spot away from everyone and everything, to set up a Walhalla for drum & bass and dubstep fans. After a first, very successful edition in 2019, this second editions of the biggest drum & bass and dubstep party in the world is set to be of the highest possible level. With over 250 acts from all corners of the world, including the likes of turntable don Andy C, studio wizards Camo & Krooked, crowd favourites Macky Gee, Koven and Kanine, recent sensation Luude and bass music heroes like Nero and Modestep, the line-up is looking tastier than ever. Add to that hostings by Star Warz, for the deep end, and Invaderz, for the classic jump-up sound, as well as acts representing every possible flavour of drum&bass, every fan of the genre will be spoiled in abundance.
For the neuro fans, Rampage has the likes of Audio, The Upbeats, Pythius, Teddy Killerz, Ed Rush and Neonlight. For the jump-up gang, there’s acts like Original Sin, Upgrade, Hedex, Turno, Problem Central and Annix. Artists like Metrik, Rene LaVice, Maduk, The Prototypes, Danny Byrd and Tantrum Desire can be expected to play across the board, while Etherwood or Edlan will surely bring the smoothness. Taking care of the rollers are leading performers such as Enei, Levela, S.P.Y., AC13 and Born On Road, while the likes of Bryan Gee and Dillinja can take it back to the old school properly.
THE BIGGEST DUBSTEP LINE-UP… EVER!
With 150 drum&bass artists on the bill, Rampage Open Air ticks every box of the genre, bit it’s also a resurrection of dubstep of sorts, with the biggest dubstep line-up in European history. With loads of new acts from Australia and the US popping up in recent years, plus a renewed intrest for the UK producers, the genre is getting its second wind. From old school heroes like Nero, Modestep and Caspa, to new school favourites like Virtual Riot (who recently made it into DJMag’s top 100 out of the blue), FuntCase, Riot Ten, PhaseOne, Herobust and Spag Heddy, dubstep is taking over an entire stage for 3 days, with extra acts sprinkled out on other stages too.
Add to that a standout live performance of Canadian masterminds Black Tiger Sex Machine and Uk bass house flavours from Holy Goof and Skepsis & Darkzy, this line-up truly brings together all flavours of bass music.
FESTIVAL COMFORT OF THE HIGHEST ORDER
Next to adding absolutely top notch production, with lights, LEDs and lasers as far as the eye can see, Rampage prides itself in offering the best possible experience for its visitors and the festival site will be set up in away to provide the most comfortable circumstances to enjoy the music and the sideshow entertainment. Because next to the biggest line-up a mass music festival ever brought together, there are free swimming pools on the campsite, a skateramp on site with demos every day, there are free bumper cars and other carnival rides, a festival market, big screen cinema to chill out, silent disco afterparty’s and loads more.
After a gruesome 2 years of postponing the annual indoor event, Rampage finally returned to Sportpaleis in March with stellar performances by Noisia, Pendulum, Modestep, Koven, Camo & Krooked & Mefjus, Eptic, Virtual Riot and Murdock, and the team is amped and ready to produce an even more amazing Open Air festival this summer.
Hideout will kick off this year’s mammoth edition with an epic beach party on Sunday July 3rd with Gorgon City, Danny Howard, Meg Ward and Emily Nash.
Date: SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2022 Time: 3PM-9PM Tickets here (£30 + BF)
A highlight in the Hideout calendar, the Beach Party runs from 3 – 9pm on Zrce Beach in Croatia and will be an irresistible way to kick off the whole festival experience. The main event has all bases covered from techno to house, tech to bass, drum & bass to disco and garage and features the likes of Mike Skinner, Paul Woolford, Alan Fitzpatrick, Darius Syrossian, DJ Seinfeld, Maya Jane Coles, Camelphat, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, Sherelle, Bad Boy Chiller Crew and loads more.
These talents all play across the world renowned open air clubs Papaya, Aquarius, Noa and Kalypso. As well as dancing there is endless fun to be had in this gorgeous location with water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, the famous Bungee Jump, massages and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja.
This special beach party has limited availability and will sell out so move fast to make sure you get to be part of the action.
