Festivals

BEONIX Announce more Names for 2023 Edition in Cyprus – Paul Kalkbrenner, ANNA, Carbon, Fiona Kraft, Jamiie, Joplyn and more Headline

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BEONIX, the three-day electronic music festival held in Cyprus from September 22nd to September 24th, has announced the four headliners for the upcoming 2023 event. Paul Kalkbrenner, the German DJ, and producer known for his unique blend of techno and house music, will be taking the stage at the festival alongside Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, and Stephan Bodzin, who were previously announced.
In addition to these impressive names, DJs from all around the world are heading to Cyprus for the festival to transform the island into something never seen before. Get ready to dance all night with Anna, Brina Knauss, Innellea, Jan Blomqvist, Joplyn, Joyhauser, Kadosh, Karla Blum, Luna Semara, and Oliver Huntemann. Overall, BEONIX will present three different stages, 50 DJs, and more than 30 hours of electronic music.
Located at ETKO, which previously was an old winery, in Cyprus, BEONIX offers a unique combination of music, culture, and technologies. The location has a stunning setting and a rich history, and the festival team will integrate modern technologies and an art installation into the location, making it the perfect destination for those who want to combine their love of electronic music with a cultural experience.
“Everyone is used to closing their festival season in August, but weather conditions in Cyprus make it possible to extend the season until the end of September. We want people to come to the island to relax near the sea by day and dance with us all night long. We want BEONIX to be a safe and inclusive space for everyone willing to show their true colors and be free, but at the same time, be respectful of other people’s boundaries,” commented the BEONIX team.
This year’s concept for the festival is a trip to the 9th planet, based on people’s feedback from last year. The festival was so out of the ordinary for Cyprus events that people started to refer to it as another world or even another planet. So, grab your tickets, and get on board – your journey begins soon.
How it was in 2022: https://youtu.be/EaVg7Sk6upY

Festival in Ancient Roman Quarry Gates of Agartha Reveals Addition of Joseph Capriati and more, plus Bespoke Projection Mapping Collaboration with OUCHHH

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Gates of Agartha
Cave Romane, Pula, Croatia
June 23 – 24th, 2023

 

 

Gates of Agartha – a two day odyssey to the city of Pula, Croatia – today adds Joseph Capriati, Aldo Morro, Lea Kdoch, Marcel b2b Marin Biocic, Mene (who’ll play b2b w/ Pablo Panda) and Zoe Dona to the line-up for the first event from June 23rd – 24th. It is set to be an immersive party that blends the past and the present in Cave Romane, a historic Roman quarry that will also feature  Marco Carola, Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, Chris Stussy, Echonomist, Pablo Panda, The Ace Brothers and more.

 

The festival has also revealed a bespoke projection mapping show in collaboration with cutting edge media collective OUCHHH, with a visual fusion of history and innovation set to illuminate the towering walls of Cave Romane.

 

Gates of Agartha comes from the same minds behind the wondrous Echoes from Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. It is the first of their new destination series events which explore mystical and mythical places around the world where art, culture and history collide. 

 

Joseph Capriati is a bona fide techno tastemaker who has been a resident on the legendary BBC 1 Radio and always shows the breadth and depth of his sound across his sets and productions. He plays a wide range of house, techno, groovy, personal influences and much more having made a big impact in Ibiza at Amnesia with his carefully curated Metamorfosi parties. They were immersive showcases of his skills named after his wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label.

 

This all goes down in a spectacular location – Cave Romane is a roman quarry that was used for centuries by the Romans to extract a type of stone called Istrian limestone. It was a vital material in the construction of many important buildings in the Roman Empire, including the Colosseum in Rome and features immersive and cutting edge lighting technology as well as world class sounds systems. 

 

As well as the music, the historic city offers a wealth of local culture to explore from ancient architecture to modern marketplaces, local cuisines and so much more. 

 

This is a magical escape to an ancient world but with a contemporary soundtrack from the very sharp end of the melodic house and techno spectrum. Tickets available here.

 

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Best Pics from TRIIP Fest

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World renowned Australian DJ Fisher has just curated his first festival of the year in Europe. 

TRIIP festival was a magical three day getaway in Malta at the start of June with a superb outdoor and open air Main Stage as well as boat, pool, castle and beach parties.

It had a superb line up, great weather and next level production with mesmeric lights, lasers and great organisation throughout.

Here are the five best sets we loved the most.

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Solardo

This tech house pair have taken their sound from Manchester to the world. They do it all from deep to jacked up and never let the energy levels drop. They played plenty of classic sounds and really made their mark.

Claptone

This deep hose shaman cast his fine spell once more from behind his legendary bird mask. The grovers were deep, with plenty of soul and many of his own tunes weaved in with some classics. A real spine tingling set.

Nora En Pure

There are few more emotive Das than South Africa’s Nora En Pure, who waves mesmeric melodies that really fill you with special feelings. Her mixing is tight and smooth and the set seamless.

Paco Osuna

Span’s Paco Osuna is one of the biggest draws in Ibiza each summer so it was great he nipped over to Malta to serve up his loopy techno sounds. They are dark and heady and really got the crowd locked in for the duration.

Eats Everything

If you want a big, playful set full of bass from across the spectrum, look no further than East Everything. The Bristol man went big and didn’t disappoint with huge drops and lots of epic vocals. It was a real standout that got massive reactions.

Afterparty Carry On At Cova Santa Announced Following Epic Pyramid Opening At Amnesia This Sunday

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This weekend, Ibiza’s most adventurous and underground house and techno party finally kicks off: the Pyramid Opening Party at Amnesia starts Sunday June 11th at 11pm and is an unmissable marathon across the world famous Main Room which will be soundtracked by Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the iconic Terraza with sets from Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh b2b Franco Cinelli, Nima Gorji and Cuartero. Get the last remaining tickets now at https://www.amnesia.es/en/promotor/pyramid

As if that wasn’t enough fun for one night, there will also be a special carry-on at Cova Santa on Monday 12th, the more intimate venue up in the hills of Ibiza with its own Outdoor and Indoor club. It’s a classy spot with high spec production that will welcome revellers from 6 pm. The line-up is a secret but chances are those who played the Pyramid Opening Party might make it up for more.

Amnesia’s famously forward thinking and immersive Pyramid party has pulled out all of the stops for this season. The weekly line-ups are the most diverse to date, with a tasteful mix of international stars, renowned live acts and plenty of irresistible pioneers all playing from the very cutting edge of house, techno, minimal and electro. Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon, Ben UFO, Dax J, Nina Kraviz, Marco Farone, Maceo Plex, Stella Bossi and a live set from Reinier Zonneveld are all playing in June alone, with Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Raresh, a Solo Techno takeover with Charlotte De Witte, KiNK live, Richie Hawtin and Sama’ Abdulhadi plus much more in the rest of the season.

Add in the fact that Pyramid’s production is out of this world, and the iconic dance floor is the most famous place to experience electronic music, and you have a mouthwatering season ahead.

Pyramid Carry On at Cova Santa tickets: https://www.fourvenues.com/cova-santa/A4R7

11-JUN (OPENING PARTY)
TERRAZA
CUARTERO
NIMA GORJI
RICARDO VILLALOBOS b2b RARESH b2b
FRANCO CINELLI

 MAIN ROOM
ANDRES CAMPO
DEBORAH DE LUCA
KOBOSIL
LUCA DONZELLI

18-JUN

IN COLLABORATION WITH JUNCTION 2

TERRAZA

BARRY CAN’T SWIM
CERI
HECTOR COUTO
HONEY DIJON
KERRI CHANDLER
MARCO FARAONE

 MAIN ROOM
BEN UFO
DAX J
NINA KRAVIZ
OTIK

25-JUN
TERRAZA
GRETA LEVSKA
MAR-T
MACEO PLEX
RAXON

 MAIN ROOM
LUCA DONZELLI
MARCO FARAONE
REINIER ZONNEVELD LIVE
STELLA BOSSI

2-JUL
TERRAZA
POWERED BY SUNWAVES
[A:RPIA:R]
PRASLEA

 MAIN ROOM
ANDRES CAMPO
DEBORAH DE LUCA
KLANGKUENSTLER
LUCA DONZELLI

9-JUL
TERRAZA
MACEO PLEX
RED AXES
TBA

 MAIN ROOM
ENRICO SANGIULIANO
KLANGKUENSTLER
LILLY PALMER
VIVIANA CASANOVA

16-JUL
TERRAZA
AVALON EMERSON
CARIBOU LIVE
MANO LE TOUGH
MAR-T
SPECIAL REQUEST

 MAIN ROOM
HÉCTOR OAKS
NINA KRAVIZ
REGAL

23-JUL
TERRAZA
CAAL
MAHER DANIEL
RICARDO VILLALOBOS
SONJA MOONEAR

 MAIN ROOM
CLARA CUVÉ
KOBOSIL
NICO MORENO

30-JUL
TERRAZA
DJ BORING
MACEO PLEX
MAR-T
RAXON

 MAIN ROOM
ENRICO SANGIULIANO
JULIET FOX
PAN-POT
REINIER ZONNEVELD LIVE

6-AUG
TERRAZA
SOLO TECHNO
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
KINK LIVE
LUCA DONZELLI
RICHIE HAWTIN
SAMA’ABDULHADI

 MAIN ROOM
999999999
CHARLIE SPARKS
FATIMA HAJJI
PARFAIT

13-AUG
TERRAZA
BONOBO (DJ SET)
JENNIFER CARDINI
SQUIRE
TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS (DJ SET)

 MAIN ROOM
DEBORAH DE LUCA (3-HOUR SET)
LUCA DONZELLI
MARCO FARAONE  (3-HOUR SET)

20-AUG
TERRAZA
MAR-T
RICHIE HAWTIN
SAMA´ ABDULHADI
TBA

MAIN ROOM
ADIEL
HÉCTOR OAKS
NINA KRAVIZ
TBA

27-AUG
TERRAZA
ARAPU B2B PRIKU
MAHER DANIEl b2b SPECIAL GUEST
ION PANANIDES AND ALEX POTT
VILLALOBOS b2b LUCIANO

 MAIN ROOM
BEC
INDIRA PAGANOTTO
LAYTON GIORDANI
MARCO FARAONE

3-SEP
TERRAZA
MACEO PLEX
RENATO RATIER
TBA

MAIN ROOM
999999999
I HATE MODELS 3-HOUR SET
LEE ANN ROBERTS

10-SEP
TERRAZA
CAAL
CUARTERO
ENZO SIRAGUSA
SIDNEY CHARLES

 MAIN ROOM
ANDRES CAMPO
DEBORAH DE LUCA 3-HOUR SET
LUCA DONZELLI
TRYM

17-SEP
TERRAZA
DJ HARVEY
RARESH
RICARDO VILLALOBOS
THOMAS STATION B2B OBEE
B2B JONNY ROCKS

 MAIN ROOM
ANNA TUR
HÉCTOR OAKS
NINA KRAVIZ
RICHIE HAWTIN

24-SEP
TERRAZA
ADAM BEYER
KÖLSCH
MACEO PLEX
MAR-T

 MAIN ROOM
ALAN FITZPATRICK
KOBOSIL
LILLY PALMER

1-OCT
TERRAZA
VERY SPECIAL GUEST TBA

 MAIN ROOM
FATIMA HAJJI
KOBOSIL
MANU SANCHEZ
REINIER ZONNEVELD LIVE

8-OCT
TERRAZA
ENZO SIRAGUSA
GIANLUCA PEGOIANI
MAR-T
VILLALOBOS b2b LUCIANO

 MAIN ROOM
DEBORAH DE LUCA
MARCO FARAONE
TBA

About Pyramid

Amnesia’s in-house night Pyramid has become one of Ibiza’s most respected house and techno parties. It features vast line-ups that bring not just one headliner but many different top-level talents to the world famous club. The party has also hosted its own float at the Zurich Street Parade, is well known for its legendary opening and closing events and regular sets from international DJ stars like Four Tet, Ricardo Villalobos, Denis Sulta b2b Skream, Deborah De Luca, Marco Faraone, Raresh b2b Praslea, Adam Beyer, Sven Väth, Marcel Dettmann b2b DJ Stingray 313, Maceo Plex, Sonja Moonear, Luciano, Ben Klock, Avalon Emerson, Floating Points, Bicep Live, Nina Kraviz, Len Faki and tens more. Because of this, Pyramid has recaptured the essence of early Ibiza parties with its focus on standout headliners, all night long dances and cutting edge technology all heightening the unique experience.

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Joshua Brooks Announce Spectacular Summer Schedule

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Burnski b2b Subb-An, DRS, Low Steppa, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Horse Meat Disco and Dusky headline 
Joshua Brooks has lined-up another irresistible run of summer parties in their famous basement club from now until September. There is a real focus on All Night Long sets with some of the best DJs in the game getting the chance to really dig deep and show many different sounds with the likes of Burnski b2b Subb-An, DRS, Low Steppa, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Horse Meat Disco, Dusky and more all sitting up next to Parklife Afters, the return of Moxy Muzik and Whippin and plenty of other unmissable nights. Get your tickets now at https://joshuabrooks.co.uk/club/
Joshua Brooks is one of the UK’s most revered small clubs. It’s an underground space with focus on the details such as the famous VOID sound system that is perfectly tuned and tweaked to suit the venue. There is immersive and subtle lighting, a DJ booth that allows you to get right up close to the action and a famously up for it crowd.
This scorching summer run kicks off with an epic Parklife Afterparty on June 10th and the rest of the month includes Nautica All Night Long, then Burnski and Subb-An All Night Long, an extended set from Danny Bond, the return of the hugely popular Moxy Muzik party headlined by Darius Syrossian and Iglesias All Night Long.
July starts with a Hide & Seek Afterparty featuring some special guests, legendary MC DRS is in for an All Night Long session, as are Low Steppa, Whippin with Mason Collective, Eddy M, Marsh, Beltran with an extended set and MY Nu Leng featuring Dread MC, also All Night Long.
August is a big one with another Moxy Muzik party, then a quartet of All Night Long events follows with Horse Meat Disco, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Robbie Doherty and Dusky. Absolute goes b2b with Demi Riquisimo for five hours, there’s a Venus Classics part and another All Night Long session with Mason Collective at Whippin before the new term kicks off with Moxy Muzik on September 1st.
While many clubs go quiet in summer, Joshua Brooks goes big. From cutting edge tech house to driving drum & bass, infectious garage to grime, all bases are covered in style.
17/6 BURNSKI B2B SUBB-AN – ALL NIGHT LONG
23/6 DANNY BOND – EXENDED SET
30/6 IGLESIAS – ALL NIGHT LONG
24/6 MOXY MUZIK – DARIUS SYROSSIAN
1/7 HIDE & SEEK AFTERPARTY – SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
7/7 DRS – ALL NIGHT LONG
8/7 LOW STEPPA – ALL NIGHT LONG
15/7 WHIPPIN – MASON COLLECTIVE & SPECIAL GUESTS – ALL NIGHT LONG
28/7 BELTRAN – EXTENDED SET + Craig Harrison & Brad Parker
21/7 EDDY M – ALL NIGHT LONG
22/7 MARSH – ALL NIGHT LONG
29/7 MY NU LENG FT. DREAD MC – ALL NIGHT LONG
4/8 MOXY MUZIK 5/8 HORSE MEAT DISCO – ALL NIGHT LONG
11/8 TODD EDWARDS B2B DJ Q – ALL NIGHT LONG
12/8 ROBBIE DOHERTY – ALL NIGHT LONG
19/8 DUSKY – ALL NIGHT LONG
25/8 ABSOLUTE B2B DEMI RIQIUSIMO (5 HOURS) + LULAH FRANCS

26/8 VENUS CLASSICS

27/8 WHIPPIN – MASON COLLECTIVE – ALL NIGHT LONG
1/9 MOXY MUZIK

Time Warp Announces “Two Days / Two Stages” will Return this Autumn

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Date: 3rd & 4th November 2023
Location: Maimarkthalle Mannheim, Germany
Tickets: https://time-warp.de (Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM)

The third much-anticipated edition of Time Warp’s “Two Days / Two Stages” returns with even more talent this November

This compact but high-impact concept is all about cutting-edge sound and production across the Maimarkthalle and Maimarkt Club at Time Warp’s spiritual home of Mannheim. It is the last show before 2024’s historic 30th Anniversary of Time Warp and buying a ticket for this event gets you prioritised access to the presale for that one.

Capacity is strictly limited and last year’s event sold out, so register now for Early Bird Access at https://www.time-warp.de.

Playing this formidable two day party will be an exciting selection of artists and the most diverse mix of sounds and scenes Time Warp has ever assembled. Many of them will be making their much anticipated Time Warp debuts such as Italian powerhouses 999999999, rave maker and Houndstooth artist Anastasia Kristensen, new generation French talent Anetha, a unique live show from Brutalismus 3000, Berlin based Clara Cuvé, Kiev based Berghain regular Daria Kolosova, melodic techno’s Deborah De Luca, the exuberant psychedelic techno of FKA.m4a, Madrid trailblazer Indira Paganotto as well as KI/KI, Somewhen, SPFDJ and Trym plus returning favourites Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, Black Coffee, Tale Of Us, Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Kobosil, PAN-POT, Patrick Mason and many more.

Back in April, Time Warp reopened all floors of Maimartk for the first time in years and it made for an unforgettable reunion for the electronic community. Now this carefully distilled version returns once more for two days of serious sound from a mix of young and fresh talents and returning favourites.

This unique, no-filler all-killer celebration of underground music from the vanguard is one of Time Warp’s most unique events. Make sure you are part of it by getting your ticket at https://www.time-warp.de. Access to discounted Early Bird tickets is to be granted to everyone signing up to the newsletter. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday at 6PM alongside news of the day splits.

Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM

LINE UP A-Z

999999999
Adam Beyer
Anastasia Kristensen
Anetha
Anfisa Letyago
ARTBAT
Black Coffee
Brutalismus 3000 live
Clara Cuvé
Daria Kolosova
Deborah De Luca
FKA.m4a
Indira Paganotto
KI/KI
Klangkuenstler
Kobosil
Mochakk
Nina Kraviz
PAN-POT
Patrick Mason
Somewhen
SPFDJ
Sven Väth
Tale Of Us
Trym
Valentina Luz

Amnesia Events Powered by size? and Adidas Originals

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The world’s most famous super club Amnesia has partnered with peerless footwear specialists size? and globally recognised adidas Originals for this 2023 season. 

The two cultural powerhouses will come together to brand Do Not Sleep on 7th June with Jackmaster and Sidney Charles b2b Yaya and Manchester´s favourite trio Mason Collective, and sponsor the Pyramid opening on June 11th with a special three-way back to back between Ricard Villalobos, Raresh and Franco Cinelli on the Terraza next to Nima Gorji and Cuartero while the Main Room welcomes Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the closing party which is always the most epic of the year.

size? and adidas Originals also sponsor Pyramid parties with headliners including Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Ricardo Villabolos, Nina Kraviz, Raresh, Richie Hawin and more, plus events with the all-inclusive party that is HE.SHE.THEY. with several exciting activations throughout the season.

For each of these special collaborative events, you can expect size? and adidas Originals to pull out all the stops and take things to a new level with special branding, unique video mapping on the Amnesia entrance wall, special bus wrap and plenty more across the season.

Says size? on the partnership, “‘With the summer season upon us, we’re really excited to announce our partnership alongside adidas Originals with iconic super club Amnesia for the full season in Ibiza. Here at size? We are incredibly passionate about music with our established size?sessions franchise providing a versatile platform for all music lovers to be part of and tune in to. We’ll also be sponsoring some of the most renowned nights on the Balearic island; Pyramid, Do Not Sleep, Amnesia Present and HE/SHE/THEY. We can’t wait to see what the season has to offer.”

Neil Evans, Music Director at Amnesia Ibiza says, “It’s a real pleasure to be working alongside two forward thinking brands. We have been looking for a perfect brand alignment for sometime and we have a like minded partnership for the future.”

This is a huge coming together of some mighty forces in the worlds of music and fashion that will be truly unforgettable.

SummerDaze 2023 Announces Black Eyed Peas, Farruko, Zara Larsson and D Block Europe as Headliners

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15th & 18th August ONLY

THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK – SUMMERDAZE

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Having become a true summer highlight, SummerDaze Festival is back this August with the hottest music a-listers around!

The main event will take place on the 15th August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems X and Creamfields, and the second will be held on the 18th of August, in collaboration with Radio M20 at the Ta’ Qali Picnic Area.

The event on the 15th of August will be headlined by music icons BLACK EYED PEAS, Puerto Rican megastar FARRUKO, Swedish hitmaker ZARA LARSSON & the platinum selling British collective D BLOCK EUROPE, supported by BBC RADIO 1 Dance Anthems’ very own Charlie Hedges.

On the 18th of August, audiences will be treated to an Italian extravaganza with DEEJAY TIMES’s very own ALBERTINO, FARGETTA, MOLELLA & PREZIOSO with Live Performances by superstar rapper and producer SALMO, TV personality, singer and social media influencer ELETTRA LAMBORGHINI, “the king of Italian reggaeton” FRED DE PALMA and 90’s megastars HADDAWAY & DOUBLE YOU.

Tickets will be sold at €10 for each main event. These will include a reusable plastic cup to be used throughout the festival in accordance with efforts to reduce plastic waste, as well as festival merchandise that will be given away at the event.

The 11th – 18th of August will be a week you don’t want to miss. Follow updates on all social platforms and get your tickets from www.summerdazemalta.com

Winners announced for Heavy Music Awards 2023

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Tonight, the Heavy Music Awards 2023 has announced the winners of their 2023 event, at the world’s biggest celebration of rock and metal music at OVO Arena Wembley. 

In the seventh year of the awards, 17 artists, festivals, and icons collected their revered Heavy Music Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the heavy music scene. Taking place at the historic and iconic OVO Arena Wembley– following a huge venue upgrade – a landmark year for rock and metal music to an audience of 5,000 fans and industry guests. With awards presented by Kerrang! Radio’s Alex Baker and the red carpet hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe and Nels Hylton, the event saw some of the biggest names in heavy music grace the legendary stage. 

Renowned for showcasing the diverse global icons of heavy music at the annual event, this year saw a huge range of artists pick up awards. The acclaimedBest Album award went to US breakthrough metal titans Bad Omens, for their album The Death Of Peace Of Mind. Meanwhile, Halestorm – who also performed an intimate unplugged set at the event with lauded guitarist Sophie Lloyd – accepted the award for Best International Artist, cementing their status as theband not to miss when they’re in the UK. Additional performances from Creeper, Loathe, Underoath and Boston Manor raised the roof, playing hit after hit for the packed arena. 

The seminal Pioneer Award has been awarded to Biffy Clyro in honour of their trailblazing innovation in heavy music and outstanding contribution in delivering rock into the mainstream. Another legend recognised at the awards was broadcaster and BBC Radio 1 Rock Show DJ Daniel P Carter, receiving the Icon Award for his steadfast dedication in championing the scene throughout his storied career. 

Gothic storytellers Motionless In White took home the award for Best Video for their visually striking Werewolf and its graphic depiction of a graveyard party. Yorkshire hardcore icons Malevolence were awarded Best Album Artwork for the artistically expansive sleeve of Malicious Intent, created by the iconic Eliran Kantor. Vukovi took the award for Best Production following the breakout success of 2022’s NULA and put on a fiery transatlantic performance with pink princess Scene Queen. 

UK artists were also recognised by two awards, with the incendiary Skindred winning Best UK Live Artist whilst fast-rising anonymous collective Sleep Token topped the tables and won Best UK Artist. 2022’s Best Live Artist winners Enter Shikari took the prize for Best Single with The Void Stares Back ft. Wargasm. More Heavy Music Awards alumni sought out wins also, with Germany’s Electric Callboy taking home the win for Best International Live Artist this year, after taking home the Best Video for Pump It last year. 

The breakthrough categories recognised the up-and-coming artists breathing fresh life into the scene. Winners of Best UK Breakthrough Artist were Nottingham pop-punkers As December Falls, whilst breakaway TikTok star Charlotte Sands won Best Breakthrough Album. Emo-crossover newcomers Static Dress took home the Best Breakthrough Live Artist whilst nu-metal provocateur Scene Queen took home Best International Breakthrough Artist. 

Recognising not only the artists, but also the scene that facilities them, the Heavy Music Awards shared two awards acknowledging festivals, with Teddy Rocks being announced earlier this week as winners of the H Award, whilst the annual metalhead pilgrimageof Download Festival took the award forBest Festival. 

The Heavy Music Awards was attended by celebrities includingsecret heavy music fans Ed Gamble, Joel Dommett, Dougie and Danny from McFly and guitarist Sophie Lloyd,  

Since its inception back in 2017, the Heavy Music Awards has certified itself as a staple of the heavy music calendar, supporting bands from their seminal gigs all the way up to sold out, globe-trotting stadium tours. This year was no different, marked by an incredible venue upgrade, a record number of performances and a truly unforgettable event, setting the tone for years to come.

Wellnergy Festival Partners With Spectrum First To Create First Safe Space For Neurodiverse Attendees

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Wellnergy Festival is excited to announce its plans to become one of the most inclusive festivals in the UK as it partners with Spectrum First to create the first ever neuro-inclusivity festival safe space which will cater for all neurotypes.
Attending events involving large groups of people or crowds can be difficult for neurodivergent people. This can create issues on a daily basis when needing to do things that are necessary, such as food shopping as well as impacting things that people might want to experience, including going to events like festivals.

Hopefully, this partnership will mean that people who would not usually go to such spaces feel safe in the knowledge that not only can they attend, but that they will be fully welcomed, understood and supported when they do.

Nick Steiert, founder of Wellnergy says, “Wellnergy is a very inclusive brand, so when it was suggested that we try and foster this even more by making our festival neuro-inclusive, it lit a spark inside of me and I jumped at the opportunity to try and make this happen.”
Gemma Barstow, Spectrum First added, “festivals, art and culture have been shown to have a positive impact on neurodivergent individuals, many of whom are creative and artistically minded themselves, however research has often shown these spaces to be inaccessible for a wide variety of reasons including, but absolutely not limited to, their sensory experiences.”
Working with Wellnergy will allow Spectrum First to bring its understanding of neuro inclusion to a festival space for the first time, focusing on how to support neurodivergent people to feel safe, supported but most importantly able to enjoy a festival whilst connecting with others.
Barstow adds, “We have published an article which demonstrates the choices we are making about this pilot and how best to create the space.  We will also be posting information about what to expect during specific stages of the festival. All of the design is being developed with and by neurodivergent people. Our mantra at Spectrum First is that there is no best practice, because we continually strive to better our methods, the same mantra that will be applied to this project!”
About Spectrum First
With a diverse and skilled team, Spectrum First are informed by cutting-edge critical neurodivergent research and lived experience. Our support is highly adaptable to meet individual needs and as a values driven company we prioritise the people we support alongside our neurodiverse team. We have had over 20 years experience successfully supporting neurominority people and our team has grown significantly in that time as a result of word of mouth and our company ethos.