Megadeth to headline Bloodstock 2014

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BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL is thrilled to announce that MEGADETH are confirmed to headline the Sunday night slot in 2014.

This will be the thrash icons’ first appearance at BLOODSTOCK.  In a career nearing 30 years and counting, MEGADETH has sold more than 38 million albums worldwide, earning five consecutive platinum albums in the US and numerous accolades along the way, including 11 GRAMMY® nominations.  The band’s latest studio album released in June, ‘Super Collider’, reunites firebrand frontman Dave Mustaine once again with guitarist Chris Broderick, bassist David Ellefson, and drummer Shawn Drover.  The release debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #22 on the UK album chart and notched up Top 40 album chart debuts in a further 22 countries worldwide.

Megadeth

MEGADETH also recently released a live DVD of last year’s ‘Countdown To Extinction’ 20th Anniversary tour.  Check out this video of MegaDave and the guys thundering through the title track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYzUIKnGVvk.

MEGADETH’s founder, frontman and visionary, Dave Mustaine comments: “2014 is the 20th Anniversary for ‘Youthanasia’, and we are celebrating that by headlining the Bloodstock Festival in the glorious UK.  Every year MEGADETH and our UK fans get closer and celebrate another year of metal greatness together. This is the beginning of 2014…the best is yet to come.”

Tickets for 2014's event are already on sale at ‘early bird’ prices, £115 for a 4-day weekend ticket with camping.  Don't delay, as once the limited ‘early bird’ allocation is gone, it's gone, and tickets revert to full price.  Pick ‘em up now at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/.

In other BLOODSTOCK news, the festival is very proud to announce their recent win at the LIVE UK MUSIC BUSINESS AWARDS 2013 in the ‘Best Festival (under 15K cap)’.  The second ‘Best Festival’ accolade in a row, after picking up 2012’s UK Festival Awards gong for ‘Best Medium sized Festival’!   Long may it continue!!

Already announced as Friday night bill toppers are New Orleans sludgemeisters DOWN. Joining them to headline Saturday night are black metal overlords, EMPEROR.  BLOODSTOCK will be the only UK performances for both bands.

In 2013, over 1.2 million fans from across the world logged on to watch the bands on the BLOODSTOCK main stage, via the Daily Motion live link.  This year was BLOODSTOCK’s biggest ever attendance at just shy of 14,000 and with a site licence of 15,000 we are expecting the 2014 event to sell out in advance, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets!

BLOODSTOCK will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August 2014.  Keep up to date with the very latest info on BLOODSTOCK’s official sites at www.facebook.com/bloodstock and www.bloodstock.uk.com.

Hideout 2013 Highlights Video

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2013 saw a myriad of electronic music's finest descend upon the sun soaked Zrce Beach in Croatia, to provide the soundtrack to the hottest event of the summer. With the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic coast, the festival featured unbelievable boat parties hosted by leading labels and curated a lineup that included the likes of SBTRKT, Skream, Benga, Four Tet and Loco Dice who all delivered unforgettable sets to revellers throughout the week. The highlights of 2013 can be seen in this amazing new video.

Anticipation is already hotting up for Hideout 2014 and organisers have some big news coming in the next few weeks. Watch this space…

Stanton Warriors announce they will be at Glastonbury 2014

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Stanton Warriors are the first official act announced for Glastonbury after they announced it on their facebook page earlier this week!

Stanton Warriors

It will be a 10th anniversary for the DJ duo at the 2014 installment of Glastonbury which sold 120,000 tickets out in a record 87 minutes!

Michael Eavis has confirmed that all three headliners have been booked for Glasto 2014 but has yet to reveal who they are.

Snowbombing announces teaser DJ lineup for 2014

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ANJA SCHNEIDER / ANTONY NAPLES / B-TRAITS / BEN PEARCE / BICEP / BREAKAGE / CARL COX B2B NIC FANCIULLI / DAVID RODIGAN MBE / DISMANTLE / DJ EZ / DUSKY / GORGON CITY / GEORGE FITZGERALD / HORSE MEAT DISCO / J.G. WILKES (OPTIMO) / JAMES ZABIELA / KIDNAP KID / MIDLAND / MISTAJAM / PAUL WOOLFORD / PBR STREETGANG / PSYCHEMAGIC / RODRIGUEZ JNR (LIVE) / ROMAN FLUGEL / SCUBA / SHY FX / SPECIAL REQUEST / WILL SAUL / YOUSEF

As a special ADE treat, Snowbombing has released a small snippet of what to expect at next year’s festival, to whet your whistle. With more announcements to follow, including one of the most exciting headline acts to date, the initial DJ line-up already reads like a ‘Who’s Who?’ of the crème of global turntable talent.

After rating Snowbombing as one of his “2013 highlights”, Carl Cox is returning, with a brand new twist up his sleeve. For 2014 Carl will play back to back with Saved Records boss and Grammy nominated, Nic Fanciulli. The double act will battle it out in a three dimensional boxing ring placed slap bang in the middle of the Racket Club.

Carl Cox said “I can’t wait to play one of the most important festivals of the year again, I was waiting to play Snowbombing for so long, as so many amazing Dj's and live acts have played there and had an amazing time with the party people. If you love the snow and enjoy all kinds of fantastic music, this is the only one. I loved it in 2013, and I cannot wait to go back”

Carl Cox

Reggae royalty David Rodigan MBE and his soundsystem will also make a welcome return for Snowbombing 2014. After hosting last year’s Street Party, Rodigan is no stranger to the alpine air and we can’t wait to have him back.

Having been in the industry for over 10 years, the four man DJ collective Horse Meat Disco, are making their long awaited snowy disco return for 2014. Jim Stanton said:

“We’re super excited to be throwing a party at Snowbombing with some of our favourite DJs.

“It’s one of the most unique events I can think of, blending the best in skiing and snowboarding with the best electronic music in the world”.

Also confirmed and bringing back the old school, is the legendary DJ EZ. He will be joined by one of the biggest names on the German electronic music scene, Roman Flugel who will make his first Snowbombing appearance. Redlight is also returning andwill be joined by turntable technician James Zabiela, “perpetual motion machine”, Anja Schneider and BBC Radio 1xtra and Snowbombing’s loving uncle MistaJam.

Hot Flush head honcho Scuba along with Purp & Soul’s main man Ben Pearce, Digital Soundboy Shy FX, New Yorker Antony Naples and Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe AKA PBR Streetrgang will also be on hand to shake the snow from the trees.

Other outstanding artists joining the blizzard of bookings are B-Traits, Bicep, Breakage, Dismantle, Dusky, GorGon City, George Fitzgerald, J.G Wilkes (Optimo), Kidnap Kid, Midland, Paul Woolford, Psychemagic, Rodriguez JNR (Live), Special Request, Will Saul and Yousef.

With an avalanche of exciting live acts and more DJs soon to be announced, watch this space as Snowbombing 2014 looks set to be biggest show on snow to date!

Snowbombing is also delighted to welcome back both Resident Advisor and Mixmag as media partners for 2014. Let the good times roll!

Prices start at £219 for accommodation and all the entertainment. So don’t be shy, secure your place at the World’s greatest and wackiest show on snow. And, hold tight deposits are only £125 – what at steal!

Sónar Stockholm 2014 announces the first confirmed artists

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Next year Sónar lands in Stockholm for the first time between the 14 and 15 February, 2014.

First confirmed artists so far are Bonobo, an artist very much at the peak of his significant powers, who will bring his acclaimed live show to Sónar Stockholm, as well as Daphni, Caribou's loved electronic dance project, UK's own digital bits crafter Jon Hopkins and the swedish electronic dance music pioneers Skudge and La Fleur.

Tickets are now available here (link a tickets) as well as a special offer for your stay (link accomodation) by our Hotel partner Nordic Light / Nordic Sea Hotel in Stockholm.

In Stockholm where Sónar will present more than 30 artists, live shows and DJs.The festival will take place at Münchenbryggeriet in the city centre. There will be more news to come soon.

 

Sydney Stereosonic Industry Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

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Australia’s most loved electronic music festival Stereosonic, is pleased to announce that industry tickets for Stereosonic Sydney are sold out due to the overwhelming response toward the lineup.  Indicating the continuing rise of electronic music and the popularity of Stereosonic, ticket sales for the festival have exceeded all expectations.  Fans of Stereosonic are advised to purchase their tickets urgently, to avoid disappointment and the likelihood of being scammed by ticket scalpers. 

Stereosonic will showcase an all-encompassing festival experience over two jam-packed days that will feature artists from the spectrum of electronic music genres.  Leading the charge will be chart toppers and music icons: David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Armin van Buuren. 
 The unprecedented response to the international lineup was bolstered by the extraordinary inclusion of over 300 local Australian artists, a record-breaking inclusion aimed at nurturing Australian talent. 

Armin Van Buuren

Stereosonic fans have responded to the 2013 edition of the festival like never before.  Final release tickets for Stereosonic are available from Ticketmaster Australia. Fans are urged to purchase tickets at their earliest convenience to avoid missing this unique artist showcase. 

Sydney – 5th Release (Final Release)
Perth – 4th Release
Adelaide – 4th Release
Melbourne – 4th Release
Brisbane – 4th Release 
To buy tickets, go to: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/stereosonic 

Stereosonic Event Dates:
SYDNEY: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December, Sydney Showground
PERTH: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December, Claremont Showground*
ADELAIDE: Friday 6th December & Saturday 7th December, Adelaide Showground
MELBOURNE: Saturday 7th December & 8th December, Melbourne Showgrounds
BRISBANE: Saturday 7th December & 8th December, RNA Showgrounds

First Acts announced for The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2014

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Fairport Convention | Steve Harley | Tir Na Nog | The Animals | Quill | The Ben Waters Big Band | Marcus Bonafonti | Ian Prowse (Pele)

and Polly and the Billets, The Ukulele Theatre, The Rebelles, Arthur Kitchener, James Warren (Skiffle), Dan Walsh, The Banjo Man Adam Palma.

Also appearing will be a few favourites from 2014 Wildfire Folk, Sons of Clogger, Richard Taylor, Pelico and The Daisy Chain Quartet. 
Emma Stevens

And Introducing the Radio 2 favourite of the moment Emma Stevens

So Far both “Once” and “A Place Called You” have been B Listed at BBC Radio 2. 
Invited onto Chris Evans Breakfast Show as special guest where he invited her, live on air, to play at Carfest South in aid of Children in Need.!

You can watch the video on YouTube below

Emma Stevens – Riptide – debut play – Chris Evans – BBC Radio 2

Earlybird Tickets Now on Sale

Bloodstock announce three more bands for 2014

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First up, Polish death metal legends DECAPITATED. This will be the band’s first appearance at BLOODSTOCK! Decapitated are hard at work on their as-yet-untitled sixth studio album, set for release in 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Decapitated excitedly declared, "Bloodstock, here we come!!! Finally, after many years, it's time to play at one of the biggest metal festivals in the UK. Can't fucking wait! It's an honour to perform on the Bloodstock stage for so many people. Hopefully we will kick your asses with our new album! See you soon!" Not familiar with the band yet? Check out the title track from their last record, ‘Carnival is Forever’ at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Wpo8j1Ta0 and then stay up to date with the band on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/decapitated.

Joining them, BLOODSTOCK luminaries SAXON will be returning to the festival in 2014! The legendary British metalheads released their twentieth album ‘Sacrifice’ in February, via UDR, featuring stunning cover art from BLOODSTOCK founder and fantasy artist Paul Raymond Gregory. Watch the video for the album’s title track at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d_6BkhKPAk. In November, the band will release ‘Unplugged And Strung Up’, a 14-track collection of alternative takes on classic SAXON tracks. Get full details at: http://www.saxon747.com.

Saxon

All hail! US thrash metal icons FLOTSAM & JETSAM will also appear at BLOODSTOCK 2014! Did you know? The band’s 1986 debut album (which featured Jason Newsted) was awarded an impressive 6K score by Kerrang! magazine, the first in Kerrang!’s history. The band are currently working with Pledge Music on a full remake of their classic second album ‘No Place For Disgrace’. To pledge and for regular updates, including preview video clips from the studio, visit: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/npfd. FLOTSAM & JETSAM are also touring in support of latest, eleventh studio album ‘Ugly Noise’. Keep tabs on the band at: http://www.facebook.com/flotsamandjetsam.official and http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com/.

Tickets for 2014's event are already on sale at ‘early bird’ prices, a bargainous £115 for a 4-day weekend ticket with camping.  Don't delay, as once the limited ‘early bird’ allocation is gone, it's gone, and tickets revert to full price.  Pick up your discounted tickets now at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/.

This year, over 1.2 million fans from across the world logged on to watch the bands on the BLOODSTOCK main stage, via the Daily Motion live link.  2013 was BLOODSTOCK’s biggest ever attendance at just shy of 14,000 and with a site licence of 15,000 we are expecting the 2014 event to sell out in advance, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets!

Already announced as Friday night bill toppers are New Orleans sludgemeisters DOWN. Joining them to headline Saturday night are black metal overlords, EMPEROR.  BLOODSTOCK will be the only UK performances for both bands.

Major Lazer set for Sonar Reykjavík 2014

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We’re thrilled to announce the first names for Sónar Reykjavík 2014, with no other than Major Lazer, world-famous Diplo's production which continues to spearhead the current dancehall revival movement, headlining one of our five stages on the Saturday night! 

Daphni, Caribou's electronic dance project together with Hjaltalín, Sykur, Sometime and our good German-Danish friend Rune Reilly Kolsch aka Kölsch have also been added to the line-up. 

As per last year and due to popular demand, Sónar Reykjavík will be turning Reykjavík’s Music Hall Harpa's underground car park into a nightclub, with a strong selection of international and local disc-jockeys. 

From February 13th to the 15th,  the second edition of Sónar Reykjavík will add a line-up of more than 60 artist, bands and DJs.

First acts for Eurosonic Noorderslag announced

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Eurosonic Noorderslag announces the first names of acts performing at the 28th edition of the European music conference and showcase festival. The following names are selected together with the radio members of Eurosonic Noorderslag’s partner, the European Broadcasting Union:

AUSTRIA: Ja, Panik (ORF/FM4)
BELGIUM: Coely (VRT/STUDIO BRUSSEL)
BELGIUM: Vismets (PURE FM)
BULGARIA: Siluet (BNR)
CZECH REPUBLIC: Deaths (CR)
DENMARK: Shiny Darkly (DR)
ESTONIA: Winny Puhh (RADIO 2)
FINLAND: Noah Kin (YLE X + Fimic)
FRANCE: Fauve (RADIO FRANCE LE MOUV')
GERMANY: Claire (ARD)
GERMANY: Exclusive (ARD)
HUNGARY: Anna and the Barbies (MR2)
ICELAND: The Vintage Caravan (RUV/RAS2)
ITALY: Luca Sapio (RAI/RADIO 2) 
IRELAND: The Strypes (RTE/2FM)
LUXEMBOURG: Say Yes Dog (LUERSL/100.7)
MOLDOVA: Mahagon (TRM)
NETHERLANDS: Kensington (NPO/3FM)
NETHERLANDS: Mister and Mississippi (NPO/3FM)
NORWAY: Emilie Nicolas (NRK/P3)
POLAND: KAMP! (Polskie Radio)
PORTUGAL: Richie Campbell (RDP/ANTENA 3)
SPAIN: Kostrok (LOS 40 PRINCIPALES)
SWEDEN: Jenny Wilson (SR/P3)
SWEDEN: Kate Boy (SR/P3)
SWITZERLAND: The Animen (SRF 3) 
SWITZERLAND: Kadebostany (RSR/COULEUR 3)
UK: Bondax (BBC/RADIO 1)

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the world's biggest association of national broadcasters. As in former years the EBU will broadcast radio from Eurosonic Noorderslag in several European countries.

"There's a great deal of exciting music coming from many different places in Europe. This event offers a truly unique platform for up-and-coming bands and artists, and we are proud that EURORADIO is at the heart of it. No less than 25 EBU radio stations will be involved next January, supporting 28 new Acts, that's what you call real commitment. But there's more, much more. Thanks to a special international collaboration, all the concerts will be broadcast on EURORADIO, offering European audiences a unique access to the sounds of these emerging talents. Roll on Groningen!" Comments Laurent Marceau, in charge of Pop Music at EURORADIO (EBU)

Eurosonic Noorderslag has a proven track record for helping new bands break into the International music scene and many bands who showcase at the event go on to play numerous festival shows in Europe and have successful careers.

Presenting a broad variety of the best European talent throughout the city of Groningen Eurosonic Noorderslag is an important platform for new European talent. With the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Yourope and Network Europe giving additional exposure to the performing artists, Eurosonic Noorderslag plays a vital role in the development and circulation of talent in Europe and beyond. Instrumental in this circulation is our own ETEP (European Talent Exchange Programme). Since the start of the ETEP program in 2003 a total of 605 artists have played 1646 shows at 80 festivals in 26 countries. (2003 – 2012) www.etep.nl