Avalon Emerson, Damian Lazarus, Colyn, Sonja Moonar & more will all feature
Tickets:sandboxfestival.com Dates: 26th – 28th May Location: El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt
The eighth edition of the stunning Sandbox Festival once again returns to the blissful El Gouna resort on the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt after a brief 3 year hiatus.
The names for May 2022 features another tasteful mix across a wide spectrum such as Acid Pauli, Avalon Emerson, Colyn, Damien Lazarus, Frank Moody, Gene On Earth, Jimi Jules B2B Trikk, Kamaal Williams, Leo Pol, Mind Against and many more to come.
Sandbox Festival is a place to watch a scorching red sun sink into the sea, with sand under your feet and warm waves breaking on your toes, to sunbathe or relax under straw parasols and soak up the culturally diverse atmosphere of the region, all a long way from built up cities. It is also a place to enjoy all manner of summer sports from kiting, diving to snorkeling, and party to classy sounds from more than 50 of house and techno’s best DJs and live acts. This all comes with a real focus on love, community and friendships between all who attend, where palm trees and local architecture make for a real paradise throughout your sure to be magical stay.
The aim of Sandbox is to champion local and upcoming talent and mix it with the best of the best, all while helping you make new friends and new musical discoveries. To give you more chance to enjoy the sun, this year’s event is in May, and is a last chance getaway before the North Coast season starts in Egypt.
At Sandbox, DJs are encouraged to interact and experience all the festival have to offer, with many mingling with the crowd and soaking up the atmosphere and beautiful location before taking to the decks where they are allowed to push themselves and offer up something different than the norm. It’s not a place to lose your mind, but to find yourself and to make new friends and form new relationships.
The eighth edition promises to be the best yet. Boasting 3 official stages for the first time and more than 50 acts all ready to soundtrack this party in paradise, you really need no other event to kick start your summer.
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Party the weekend away as you soak up the sun at SANDBOX 2022, a 3-day open-air music festival in El Gouna, on the shores of Egypt’s beautiful Red Sea coast. From May 26th – 28th, the eighth edition of this festival will bring you an incredible lineup of DJs and live performers from Egypt and internationally-renowned acts flown in from all over the world. Mixing big names with talented local artists, SANDBOX offers you an intimate setting with longer set times and live acts that complement the organic vibes of the beach. So grab your swimsuit and lose yourself in the music!
Options include Standard & Premium rooms as well as suites and apartments.
Access the Festival is open-air, sun kissed summer sizzler that takes place in beautiful British countryside in Sherbourne Park in Warwick and will be headlined by a tasteful mix of world class DJs from across the global house, disco and techno spectrum including Gerd Janson, Octo Octa b2b Saoirse, Jeremy Underground, DJ Boring, Dan Shake, CC: Disco, Dam Swindle, Crazy P Soundsystem, MATHAME, DJOKO b2b Harrison BDP, Secretsundaze & Jamie 3.26, Raw Silk and many more to come. Two day, single day, bus trip ad-ons and limited VIP tickets with a dedicated entry lane, free return bus trip and exclusive lounge with private bar, toilets and games are available now from https://ra.co/events/1493507.
From the people behind Warwick and Leamington’s most popular and acclaimed underground party, Access the Festival is about good times, good people and good energy. It is an essential event to kick start the festival season in an exceptionally beautiful spot with space to roam, the freedom to turn it up loud and the chance to make some magical summer memories. After a hugely impressive debut in 2021, now comes round two, which promises to build on that success.
Sherbourne Park is an exquisite green clearing amongst towering trees and with a historic Georgian mansion and picturesque church as the backdrop. It comes alive with an impressive main stage, world class sound and carefully designed production to make for an unmissable weekend getaway in the heart of the countryside.
The line-up this year is second to none and brings in a wealth of international talent with new partners such as London based Disco Disco and the revered Houseum label, whose stage will be recorded and streamed on YouTube. First up is Running Back boss and revered multi-genre master Gerd Janson who is joined by cult Frenchman Jeremy Underground, hugely energetic party starters Octo Octa b2b Saoirse and DJ, radio host, label head and promoter CC:DISCO.
There will be another special back to back between DJOKO and Harrison BDP, melodic techno from Italian duo MATHAME, disco from the legends Crazy P Soundsystem, emotive house grooves from Ninja Tunes man DJ Boring, deep and spaced out selections from Sweely, and plenty from hit making Dutch pair Dam Swindle, UK house man Dan Shake and Marina Trench. More back to backs come from classy Secretsundaze & Jamie 3:26.
Next to the music, there will be a vibrant mix of contemporary art, colourful leisure activities and adrenaline pumping fairground rides as well as plenty of extra surprises to make the experience all the more unforgettable. Keeping you fuelled across both days will be an award winning selection of street food – think handmade pizza, giant burgers, tasty world foods – and mouth watering drinks to tickle all taste buds. There is no parking at the festival site so you are encouraged to take advantage of all-day return bus trips from Leamington Spa and Warwick University campus, which are both just 15 minutes away.
Access was born in 2016 when a group of friends set out to reflect the sound of various UK cities in carefully curated club nights. They saw quick success with thoughtful line-ups and immersive production, and as well as selling out every local event for the past three years, they have also made a mark in London and internationally in France and Hong Kong. Last year came the debut festival and it set a new benchmark for the region with standout sets for some of the underground’s finest names.
Say event directors Will Darley and Alex Neidhardt, “2022 is going to be the year where Access the Festival truly takes off! We’re channelling all the energy spent getting 21 off the ground in COVID times into upgrading every area. I’m particularly excited about the new Groove Garden stage, it’s going to have the same unique wow factor as the Daylight Disco stage. Especially with the DJs playing in there it’s going to be a vibe.”
Access the Festival 22 is once again set to bring something utterly new and fresh to the region and tickets will sell out, so do not miss your chance to be part of this escapist musical weekend.
Afterparties on both dates will take place on Friday in a more intimate setting with Access & Friends with the second one being with Dave Lee ZR (Joey Negro) on Saturday in Leamington Spa at The Assembly.
DETAILS:
Sherbourne Park Estate, Warwick Friday 10th June & Saturday 11th June 2022 13:00 – 23:00
Gerd Janson CC:DISCO Jeremy Underground Mathame DJOKO b2b Harrison BDP Crazy P Soundsystem DJ Boring Octo Octa b2b Saoirse Sweely Marina Trench Dam Swindle Dan Shake Dam Swindle PBR Streetgang Secretsundaze
Support:
Millie Griff Forest Kurio Adrien Calvet Sonic Juncture
XP Music Conference kickstarts Riyadh’s LOUDEST WEEK from 28-30 November to drive cultural and economic change in the Middle Eastern music industry
Flagship music festival SOUNDSTORM will welcome local talent and global superstars from 1-3 December
The Saudi music and culture scene will take another quantum leap forward in 2022 with the confirmation that MDLBEAST’s XP Music Conference (28-30 Nov) and stellar festival, SOUNDSTORM (1-3 Dec), will return in December to once again deliver the LOUDEST WEEK in Riyadh.
Everyone from music industry professionals, creatives seeking inspiration and professionalization, to music-tech start-ups and government entities will come together for workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and nightlife activations to build on the successes of the inaugural year of XP in 2021. Once again, the conference will be the warmup for the biggest music festival ever seen in the Middle East, SOUNDSTORM, delivering three days for festival goers to immerse themselves in the beats of global, regional, and local superstars.
The LOUDEST WEEK in Riyadh embodies MDLBEAST’s commitment to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy for Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Nada Alhelabi, Strategy Director at MDLBEAST, explained how their music conference is at the core of their ambitions, “XP is one of the main pillars of MDLBEAST as it aims at empowering the local scene, develop talents in music, art, & culture and technology. Through XP we are able to promote the region and accelerate positive change in diversity and gender equality through advocacy groups, research and knowledge-led insights. We can take things to the next level through the second edition of the XP Music Conference.”
Turning up the volume on the LOUDEST WEEK and following XP, SOUNDSTORM has redefined regional entertainment with record-breaking 2019 and 2021 editions which have not only entertained local fans with global stars but also provided a platform for local talent to feel the rush of performing on the biggest stages.
Ramadan Alharatani,, CEO, MDLBEAST, commented: “We are all about empowering talent, giving them opportunities, building the scene, and putting on legendary events – to be confirming a third year of bringing this to life with the third year of SOUNDSTORM is very special. Every year we look to make the festival bigger and better so we’re already planning, talking to artists, looking at new and exciting activations and we can’t wait to welcome Saudi and the world to the big stage later this year.”
The most recent edition of SOUNDSTORM saw performances from international DJs and global stars including David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Jason Derulo, and Future. 730K attendees that enjoyed music from 184 different artistsperformed on 8 stages.
MDLBEAST’s XP Music Conference was held for the first time in 2021 with 150 local/regional/international industry experts discussing Talent, Scene, Policy, and Impact with regional audiences, supporting the growth of the music community. Global artists such as Afrojack and Steve Aoki led the discussion around the path to success, guiding principles for young talent, and what it means to support aspiring DJs, producers, and creators. XP welcomed almost five thousand attendees on three days and hosted up to 52 sessions in its inaugural year.
About MDLBEAST:
MDLBEAST LLC is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. MDLBEAST was established following the success of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, in 2019.
Through its focus on artists and talent, MDLBEAST is building a talent infrastructure and providing them with opportunities which put them on global stages. Similarly, through owned events and experiences, content, conversation, fashion, and more, MDLBEAST is helping to build a thriving, and economically sustainable music community in and for the region. MDLBEAST operates under its three corporate arms: XP Music Conference, MDLBEAST PRESENTS and MDLBEAST Record Label.
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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.
Location: Bygrave Woods, Newnham Date: July 1st & 2nd Sign up for priority access to day tickets: www.electricwoodlands.com
Newly expanded two day camping festival Electric Woodlands today announces another wave of irresistible additional names to play on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July across its three bespoke stages. Paul Woolford, Sigala, Friction & Linguistics, Koven, Nia Archives, SUAT, This is Inja and Gentlemans Club amongst many more will now join previous names including Annie Mac, Hannah Wants, Example, Flava D, Amyelle, Solardo, Shy FX, Wilkinson, Bklava and many more. Also the festival will now release individual Day tickets to go on sale Wednesday, 11th May at 10am. Sign up for them at www.electricwoodlands.com
After a much talked about debut last year Electric Woodlands is back louder, prouder, longer and stronger in 2022. It is now a two day camping festival set deep in the beautiful and mystic forests of Bygrave Woods, Newnham, just 30 minutes from London. The three stages all have their own look, sound and style and you can be assured world class production will bring the whole experience to the next level.
New Phase 2 artists now helping to provide the scintillating soundtrack will be UK multi-genre maestro and hit making producer Paul Woolford, fellow house producer and UK chart topper Sigala, cutting edge drum & bass pair Friction & Linguistics, the iconic live-stream DJ SUAT who has carried his mobile deck stage to all manner of wonderful places while playing live online, producer, singer, songwriter and visual artist Nia Archive who mixes up jungle, r&b, soul and drum & bass, plus multi-award winning cinematic bass duo Koven from London.
There will also be much more from This is Inja, Gentleman’s Club, Cajama exclusive Crucast B2B, Tailor Jae, Camden Cox, Sam – E, MC-AD, Hemera and D3Bone. On top of these new names, Blanc has also been announced as an exclusive new stage host with E11even, Just Jake, Del30, Sorley, Jesse Santos and DJaal.
There is just a matter of weeks now until Electric Woodland welcomes you deep into its magical adult playground. Make sure you sign up for tickets at www.electricwoodlands.com.
ALSO ANNOUNCED TODAY ARE THE OFFICIAL STAGE PARTNERS
BOSSY LDN | CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM | RAMPAGE SOUND | RECESS
CITY SPLASH 2022 IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR ON-SITE FOOD AREA WILL BE HOSTED BY
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London’s premier reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats festival City Splash announces its 2022 line-up, which is fronted by the sensational headliners Mr Eazi, Barrington Levy, Protoje, Kranium, and Stonebwoy, in addition to 51 total other names including Sister Nancy, Luciano, Heartless Crew, General Levy, Congo Natty, AMARIA BB, Channel One, Khalia, and final additions Alicai Harley, Earl Sixteen, The Compozers, True Identity, Bobo Blackstar, Cassandra London, Claire Angel, Daddy Nature, Dohlance, Flags Sound, Horseman, HYA-P, Kemarr, Legal Shot Sound, Lioness Fonts, Mixmaster J, Natural High Music, Rebel Clash, Ric Carbi, Shotz, Super Midz and Vincent Nap plus many more. Moving to its new home in Brockwell Park, Brixton, City Splash 2022 is set to take place on Sunday 29th May across 6 stages, with tickets starting at £25.00 + booking fee. VIP tickets are also available.
In 2022, City Splash is about to get even bigger with the announcement of 5 headline artists, including the Nigerian afropop powerhouse and self-proclaimed ‘Banku Music’ tastemaker Mr Eazi, who has worked with the likes of Beyoncé, BadBunny, and JBalvin and over the past several years has become a leading name within afropop, afrobeats, and R&B. Also headlining is reggae-dancehall legend BarringtonLevy, who has built a storied and prestigious career that stretches across 40+ years. Fans can expect to hear favourites ‘HereICome’, ‘BlackRoses’, and ‘UnderMe Sensi’ as the music pioneer creates festival moments to remember for all in attendance.
For over a decade, Protoje has become a frontrunner in modern reggae and is now set to headline City Splash this year. With his expansive catalogue of music that spans across 6 studio albums, Protoje has consistently taken inspiration from roots, making him one of the most authentic artists on the scene as he fuses the genre with his fresh reggae stylings that incorporate rap and hip-hop. With over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and having worked with a series of A-list names including ToryLanez, Ty Dolla $ign, and WizKid, Kranium is a much-welcomed headliner of this year’s line-up and will be taking the festival to another level when he takes to the stage. Also headlining City Splash in Brockwell Park this summer is the Grammy-nominated afropop, dancehall, and reggae virtuoso Stonebwoy, who has become a leading name in the genre through his ability to traverse across multiple sub-genres to create a sound that is both invigorating and addictive.
Elsewhere on the line-up, City Splash is pleased to welcome the immensely influential SisterNancy, whose track ‘BamBam’ has amassed close to 100,000,000 streams on Spotify and has been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z and KanyeWest. Her not-to-be-missed set at City Splash is certain to be a historic moment within London’s reggae and dancehall scene. Joining her is the spectacular roots-reggae singer Luciano, who will be bringing his silky smooth beats and supple vocals to the festival stage. Also added to the bill is the genre-fusing sensation AMARIABB, who despite releasing just a handful of singles and EPs has already become one of the most exciting artists to have emerged in recent years. Her blend of pop, afropop, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and more will be one of the highlights of the festival in 2022.
City Splash 2022 is set to be one of the parties of the summer as the line-up continues to overflow with stellar names, including the Tottenham-born proto-jungle tastemaker CongoNatty, whose exhilarating beats will be taking the festival to new heights in May. Also announced is renowned specialist reggae sound system brand turned electrifying live act ChannelOne (MikeyDread and MCRas Kayleb), rising reggae and dancehall star Khalia, reggae co-founders Twinkle Brothers whose music extends across nearly 70 years, R&B hitmaker Kele Le Roc, and the renowned DJ Ras Kwamewho has been a been a much-loved resident DJ at both BBC Radio 1 and BBC 1Xtra before joining CapitalXtra in 2013.
Completing the line-up is a collection of both established and up-and-coming artists that span across decades of reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and more. Names include Christopher Ellis, Dreya Mac, Dubwise Jamaica, Eva Lazarus, General Levy, Heartless Crew, Iration Steppas, Juls, King Tubby’s, Mad Professor, Mercedes Benson, Moonchild Sanelly, Neptizzle, Pioneer B2b Supa D ft. Coldsteps, Rampage Sound, Saxon Sound, Seani B, The Heatwave and final additions Alicai Harley, Earl Sixteen, The Compozers, True Identity, Bobo Blackstar, Cassandra London, Claire Angel, Daddy Nature, Dohlance, Flags Sound, Horseman, HYA-P, Kemarr, Legal Shot Sound, Lioness Fonts, Mixmaster J, Natural High Music, Rebel Clash, Ric Carbi, Shotz, Super Midz and Vincent Nap. For a full and comprehensive list of all announced names please see below, and more names are to be announced in the coming months!
City Splash is also pleased to announce its official stage partners for 2022, starting with the female-led BossyLDN, who since 2015 have been showcasing cutting-edge talent from across music, popular culture, and fashion with its creative and innovative events and radio shows. Joining them are the historic Channel OneSoundSystem, who have been ingrained into roots and reggae culture for over 40 years and are integral to the scene. Also being announced as stage partners are the London-based music and broadcasting legends RampageSound, who are famous for their presence at Nottinghill Carnival in which they present their phenomenal static sound system, the largest of its kind in Europe. Their impressive resume dates back 20 years and counting, and they have worked alongside the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z, NAS, Usher, Wyclef, and more. The final stage partner to be announced are the viral internet-radio sensations and live event creators Recess, who have undergone an almost overnight success having first emerged just a few years ago and have since gone on to become a leading voice within the UKs Black community.
City Splash is also announcing its collaboration with BlackEatsLDN who will be on-site with a collection of London’s best African and Caribbean street food vendors! In addition to the first-class music line-up, festival-goers will be able to try everything from jerk chicken to vegan ital stew, jollof rice, fried plantains, and so much more! The festival will also have a range of unrivalled drink vendors, serving rum, locally crafted beers, stouts, and spirits.
City Splash is proud to be partnered with BlackMindsMatter, a leading UK charity that does vital work in helping Black individuals and families access free mental health services and support.
Tickets for City Splash 2022 start from £25 + booking fee and are available to buy HERE.
Alicai Harley Amaria BB Channel One Christopher Ellis Congo Natty Dreya Mac Dubwise Jamaica Earl Sixteen Eva Lazarus General Levy Heartless Crew Iration Steppas Juls Kele Le Roc Khalia King Tubby’s Sound Mad Professor Mercedes Benson Moonchild Sanelly Neptizzle Pioneer, Supa D & Coldsteps Rampage Ras Kwame Saxxon Sound Seani B The Compozers The Heatwave True Identity Twinkle Brothers Tier 3, A-Z Bobo Blackstar Cassandra London Charisse C Claire Angel CVSS Daddy Nature Dohlance Donch Dub Link Up Ft. MC Mad-X Emz Fatz Flags Sound Horseman HYA-P Izzy Bossy Jamie Rodigan Jordss Kemarr Kim Turnbull Kirou Kirou Legal Shot Sound Lioness Fonts Mixmaster J Natural High Music RBC Rebel Clash Ric Carbi Sattamann ft. Ramon Judah Shaun Sky Shabba DJs Shotz Sister AIsha Star Bingi Styla British Super Midz Tayo Iku Tobz Vincent Nap
Globally renowned DJ and producer Joseph Capriati is to play three exclusive parties at Amnesia this summer. Each one comes under his Metamorfosi banner on Fridays July 22nd, August 5th and August 19th and they promise to be an immersive dive into the Italian tastemaker’s unique musical world alongside a carefully curated mix of special guests.
Metamorfosi is the artistic evolution of the Neapolitan giant and showed real personal and musical development. Since then he has constantly tweaked his sound, exploring fresh new ground and always building on the past to take his sound, his sets and his fans into the unknown.
Joseph has always been on a mission to constantly push forward as an artist as does his commitment to making a lasting mark on the global dance music underground through his music. As such, when he arrives at Amnesia he is sure to step up his game and take the vast crowds to the next dimension.
Says Joseph, “It’s a dream come true to have these dates at Amnesia. I have been dreaming about this since the first time I went to the club. Every party will be packed with passion from me and my whole team. Everyone will feel that when they step into the club. We decided to do just three nights so that we can really put everything into each one. I can’t wait to see you there and make sure these events are truly special and unique experiences.”
These are set to be three unmissable events for techno lovers. Sign up now for tickets at https://www.amnesia.es/.
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
FTechno marching band MEUTE delivers the next brand-new single on in-house label TUMULT. Out now, ‘PLACES’ is a MEUTE rework of the same name by French duo ‘The Blaze’.
Compared to previous MEUTE singles, ‘PLACES’ has a slightly softer touch and more of a tropical vibe. Exceptional for the band are vocals by MEUTE’s bass saxophone player Philip Morton Andernach. In this setting, MEUTE again finds new ways between the characteristic live techno sound and a more receivable house vibe, ready for the next summer rave.
This unique band has been making worldwide waves since 2016. The 11 musicians from Hamburg wear their iconic red jackets and love to break the rules and defy boundaries. What started as a small experiment on the streets of St. Pauli quickly became a globally acclaimed phenomenon. The band revolutionises techno and redefines the concept of a brass band using only acoustic instruments. They have crafted viral hits, sold-out clubs, had props from Dixon, Laurent Garnier and BBC Radio 1 amongst many more, and generate real excitement every time they play.
The new single shows the versatility of the upcoming album TAUMEL, out on November 18th. After finishing their second North America tour at the legendary Coachella Festival, MEUTE is embraced to unveil a world of electronic indulgence on Europe’s Festival stages.
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.
