Ibiza Needs Ibiza Beats: Fundraiser to support the Red Cross in Ibiza in association with DanceTelevision’s Stay Home Festival

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Special times call for special measures and the current global health crisis requires just that. As such, on April 11th from 6pm CEST, the biggest brands on the White Isle including the world renowned International Music Summit, Ibiza Global Radio and Football Club UD Ibiza , plus iconic clubs such as Blue Marlin Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Café Mambo and many more will all come together in support of the Red Cross in Ibiza. Jack Back, Felix Da Housecat, Luciano, Paco Osuna, Pete Tong, Andres Campo, Francisco Allendes, Sidney Charles, Anna Tur, Manu Gonzalez, Gonçalo, Carl Kennedy and many more all contribute to a non-stop stream of music from huge international DJs live on DanceTelevision’s Stay Home Festival via stayhomefestival.org will invite donations via gofundme.com/f/ibiza-needs-ibiza-beats-for-cruz-roja-ibiza and this unique online rave will bring together the whole of Ibiza’s dance music community..

 

COVID-19 does not discriminate between borders or countries, it affects us all. While we all do our part by being responsible and staying at home, we can do more and contribute to helping the medical practitioners on the frontline. This is why in Ibiza, Football Club UD Ibiza and International Music Summit, along with multiple organisations from the entertainment industry such as Ibiza Global Radio and Dance TV, are joining forces to create a very special live stream to raise money to provide the Red Cross in Ibiza with much-needed support and relief in the fight against COVID-19.

 

Danny Whittle IMS Partner “It’s so special to see all the club and music brands of Ibiza coming together in a show of solidarity during these strange time. It’s so difficult for charities like the Red Cross at this time trying to look after so many people, homeless, elderly and so on.  This is why we are targeting their amazing charity. Any donation on the go fund me link would be much appreciated to help. Thank you everyone involved”
 

 

DanceTelevision’s Stay Home Festival invites artists, events, labels and fans to join in solidarity to raise public awareness and funds in support of the WHO and select NGOs that are critical in helping the music entertainment industry. DanceTelevision is taking the lead by providing a FREE platform to fans and artists in troubling times, whilst the entertainment industry has been swept off its feet by cancelations due to the impending coronavirus quarantine. Pledging to etch the message of social distancing in our collective consciousness, DanceTelevision leverages its influence across the world’s stage, 24/7 for the duration of the global quarantine. 

 

Some of the biggest names in dance music will be streamed live on DanceTelevision’s Stay Home Festival www.stayhomefestival.org as well as crossposted to many different Facebook pages with many more Ibiza partners to be announced.

 

GO FUND ME LINK

 

FULL LINE UP 

 

Andres Campo
Anna Tur
Carl Kennedy
Felix Da Housecat
Francisco Allendes
Gonçalo
Jack Back
La Borda Creativa
Luciano
Manu Gonzalez
Paco Osuna
Pete Tong
Sebastian Gamboa
Sidney Charles
Tom Crane




CURRENT PARTNERS 
Ibiza Global Radio, Ibiza Global TV, International Music Summit, Blue Marlin Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Café Mambo, Factory Bar, The Night League, Fiesta & Bullshit, Eden Ibiza, Question Reality, UD Ibiza, Be Drinks, Power Electronics and many more to be announced.

 

ABOUT DanceTelevision

 

With an extensive social network reaching 6 million fans, Facebook users watched 30 million minutes of DanceTelevision video in the month before the global pandemic struck. Since soft launching the project just three weeks ago on 15 March, 2020, numbers continue to rise exponentially.  Based on this analysis, and the fact that people are now turning to the internet as the best way to connect with each other from home, unprecedented worldwide engagement is anticipated in the coming weeks. Online streaming initiatives like this may well revolutionize the face of the industry as we know it. Meanwhile, DanceTelevision is already exploring expansion options within the telecom sector to bring the concept to mass media in parallel with its cable music tv channel. 

 

As such, DanceTelevision dedicates its entire platform to #StayHomeFestival streaming 24/7 content from renown artists, events, and labels in the scene. Despite being in lockdown, artists can continue to interact with their fans and reach out with positive messages to millions of new viewers around the world, and across a variety of the most popular shared networks online.  Besides offering a wide variety of electronic artists a stage to showcase their talent, artists share positive and personal messages to the world at the beginning or end of their sets, using their influence and talent to help share an important message, and keep everyone hopeful for a brighter day.  

 

Name of campaign: Ibiza Needs Ibiza Beats
Date: Saturday 11th April
Time: 6pm to 4am CET

Brixton’s Cross the Tracks festival has been Cancelled

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Due to the current public health crisis, Brixton’s Cross The Tracks festival has confirmed that the 2020 event will not go ahead. Having been set to host the likes of Khruangbin, The Cinematic Orchestra, Sister Sledge, Norman Jay, Madlib, Gilles Peterson and more in June, the team have released the following statement:
 
We are heartbroken to announce that due to the current public health crisis we have to confirm Cross The Tracks 2020 has been cancelled. We wholeheartedly support any decision taken in order to avoid additional pressure being placed on both the Health and Emergency services, whilst these organisations continue fighting on behalf of us all on the frontline of the crisis.
 
It’s not the news we hoped to be sharing after such an incredible first year and a sterling 2020 line-up however we are committed to bringing you the very best jazz, funk and soul feast London has ever seen next year.
 
Your continued support is essential to keep Cross The Tracks alive and we ask you to join us in 2021 and we’ll just carry your ticket forward.
 
If you would rather receive a refund, further details will be released in due course about how to obtain your full face-value refund as well as dates for the festival for next next year (and reasons to hang on to your tickets!). However, please bear with us getting this information together as we are liaising with our insurers and ticket outlets in order to set up the necessary mechanisms. Please check www.xthetracks.com for further information in the upcoming weeks.
 
We’ll also be pledging an allocation of free tickets to the NHS in 2021 to say a heartfelt thanks for their brave, incredible efforts during this crisis.
 
We’re gutted to have to press pause for now but we’ll be back, bigger and brighter than ever.
 
Thanks so much for your understanding, stay safe and look out for each other.
 
Love CTT Team x

Beatport Presents: ReConnect, A Global Music Event – Beatport will host 24-hour music marathon stream on Twitch

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Beginning on Friday, March 27th at 8pm GMT, Beatport will broadcast a live, 24-hour global DJ marathon in partnership with Twitch. 24 artists including Carl Cox, Bonobo, Nina Kraviz, GRiZ, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ set), A-Trak, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing and Nora En Pure, will be performing from their homes or studios around the globe. This streaming event will provide a platform to unite our global community during these unprecedented times, while also supporting charities to help those most in need.
“Over the past few weeks, we have seen so much of humanity come together as one to battle the escalation of the Covid-19 virus in an effort to protect the most vulnerable. With so many of us sheltered in our homes, wanting to stay connected to the people and music that plays such a positive role in our lives, Beatport and the passionate DJ community we work with on a daily basis feel compelled to deliver a unique music experience directly into homes across the world”, commented Beatport’s CEO, Robb McDaniels.
During the live stream on Twitch, viewers can make donations, with the money going directly to benefit those most impacted by the crisis. The funds will be administered by the AFEM (Association For Electronic Muisc) and will be distributed to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO looking after frontline health concerns, and the AFEM Members COVID – 19 Hardship fund.
Beatport will also be working with key industry partners to give away gear and merchandise to randomly selected donors during the live event.
Lastly, Beatport will be providing track IDs as songs are played on Twitch so fans can purchase any of the music they hear and support the independent artist and label community directly.
For over 16 years, Beatport has stood at the center of the electronic music community, uniting both music creators and performers. At the core of our brand, we believe in the eternal power of music to unite the world even in difficult times. This event is designed to bring our global family together to celebrate the performances with generations of electronic music lovers.
Full Line Up (A-Z)*
A-Trak
Agoria
ANNA
Axel Boman
Blond:ish
Bonobo
Carl Cox
Chris Liebing
Destructo
 Duke Dumont
Eats Everything
GRiZ
La Fleur
Nastia
Nicole Moudaber
Nina Kraviz
Nora En Pure
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Sebastien Leger
Themba
Todd Terry
TOKiMONSTA
UMEK
Wax Motif
Waze & Odyseey and Gorgon City
#globalreconnect www.beatport.com

Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club announces 12-hour live stream somewhere under the rainbow! with DJ Nobu, Kenji Takimi, Yoshinori Hayashi, Licaxxx, CYK, machìna, Sisi and more

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Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club which like many others was forced to cancel due to the outbreak of COVID-19, has announced a 12-hour long streaming event dubbed somewhere under the rainbow! on Saturday 18th April.

 

Filming the event is REALROCKDESIGN who have long been part of the Rainbow Disco Club experience, including the special drone disco ball effect from last year. RDC are to film in advance in the festival’s location of Higashi-Izu Cross Country Course, for the viewers to feel and experience as if they are there.

 

The line-up features a slew of Japanese talent, all with deep ties to Rainbow Disco Club such as DJ Nobu, Kenji Takimi, Yoshinori Hayashi, Licaxxx, CYK, machìna, and Sisi. Additional artists as well as timetable will be announced closer to the ate

 

Says the organiser: “the world is facing difficulties everyday because of the effect of Coronavirus, many clubs, parties and festivals have been forced to shut or cancel. In such circumstances, we asked ourselves many times, what can we do in the current landscape for the scene in our own way? That’s why we decided to plan and make this event happen.”

 

To view the stream, you will need to purchase a ticket for a small fee on live streaming service ZAIKO. Early-bird tickets (1,000 JPY) will be available until March 31st. After April 1st, the price will be 2,000 JPY. Once you purchase your electronic ticket, you will be able to watch the archived video for a week after.

 

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Title:
RAINBOW DISCO CLUB “somewhere under the rainbow!”

 

Date & Time:
April 18th the Saturday 12:00-24:00 JST
It will be archived until 23:59 on April 25th

 

Lineup:
DJ Nobu
Kenji Takimi
Yoshinori Hayashi
Licaxxx
CYK
Sisi
machìna
and more

 

Price:
Early-bird (1,000 JPY) *Until 11:59pm on March 31st, Tuesday JST
Regular (2,000 JPY) *After 00:00am on April 1st, Wednesday JST

 

Streaming and ticket site:

 

Filming and Effect:
REALROCKDESIGN

 

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RAINBOW DISCO CLUB
A Statement from the Organizer
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“We have been receiving an incredible amount of messages and support from all over the world after the Rainbow Disco Club 2020 cancellation announcement and are truly grateful for the support.

 

All of us are facing difficulties everyday now because of the effect of the Coronavirus. We had been busy trying to set up a crowdfunding and/or an alternative event until a few days ago but the situation surrounding the Coronavirus is changing every hour. 

 

Many clubs in Europe and America have been forced to shut and events to be cancelled, and many borders are being closed and all these artists and promoters are suffering from the damage, losing their work opportunities just like us. At the same time, all the dance music fans are losing their places.

 

But, we must unite and fight against the unknown virus. Now, it is important to keep distance, avoid crowds and prevent the spread. We must limit our social activities and you and your loved ones must act carefully.

 

We must keep smiling. This is what we have learned in the last 11 years from you.

 

Hereby we would like to announce that we made the decision to throw a -hour long
streaming party on Saturday 18th April. This will be a first for us, but we will do what we can to replicate the actual festival in Higashi-Izu.

 

We hope this will be a special day for you during this long isolation time at home. Many fun merchandise items to enjoy the party at home are coming their way, so please look forward to them. Early-bird tickets are also ready in the hope that you will be counting the days with excitement.

 

We cannot gather at the same place but we look at this project as a campfire. We surround ourselves with music; we dance, talk, eat, smile well, and love a lot – let’s get warm.”

Coronavirus Update: List of cancelled / postponed festivals

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With the ongoing pandemic that is COVID-19 aka Coronavirus, events are being cancelled almost at a daily basis.  With a whole host of tours & concerts already cancelled, the number of festivals is starting to mount up slowly unfortunately!

We will keep this list as up to date as possible with the latest in changes to events / festivals as we get the news to hand.

Our event calendar is also good place to check as well!

If you want to get in touch with us for advice or you have questions feel free to contact us via Twitter / Facebook / Email

Latest Cancelled / Postponed Music Festivals

March 2020

March 13 – 20 – USA – SXSW Conference and Festivals – cancelled.

March 14 – 21 – Belgium – Tomorrowland Winter – cancelled.
Official statement here

March 18 – 21 – Puerto Rico – Afro Nation – cancelled.
Official statement here

March 20 – 22 – USA – Ultra Miami – cancelled.
Official statement here

April 2020

April 4 – Germany – Time Warp – cancelled.
Official statement here

April 10 – 12 + 17 – 19 – USA – Coachella – postponed to October 2020.
Official statement here

April 13 – 18 – Austria – Snowbombing – cancelled.
Official Statement here

April 24 – 26 – USA – Stagecoach Festival – postponed to October.

April 30 – May 3 – Malta – Lost & Found Festival – postponed to September.
Official statement here

May 2020

May 2 – England – Live at Leeds – postponed till November.

May 2 – England – Sound City – postponed till September.

May 3 – England – Hit the North – postponed till October.

May 5 – England – Cheltenham Jazz Festival – cancelled. 

May 13 – England – The Great Escape Festival – cancelled.

May 22 – England – All Points East Festival – cancelled.

May 23 – Croatia – Sea Star Festival – cancelled.

May 22 – 24 – Scotland – BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2020 Dundee – cancelled.
Official statement here

June 2020

June 4 – Malta – Disturbing Malta – cancelled.

June 5 – England – Junction 2 Festival – cancelled.

June 11 – England – Gottwood Festival – cancelled.

June 11 – England – Isle of Wight Festival – cancelled.

June 12 – England – Kite Festival – cancelled.

June 12 – England – Positive Vibration Festival – cancelled.

June 12 – England – Download Festival – cancelled.

June 13 – England – Parklife – cancelled.

June 13 – England – The Mighty Hoopla – cancelled.

June 18 – Spain – Sonar Barcelona – cancelled.

June 19 – Germany – Southside Festival – cancelled.

June 19 – Germany – Hurricane Festival – cancelled.

June 19 – France – Hell Fest – cancelled.

June 19 – England – Black Deer Festival – cancelled.

June 20 – England – Strawberries and Creem – cancelled.

June 24 – 28 – England – Glastonbury – cancelled.
Official statement here

June 26 – Iceland – Secret Solstice – cancelled.

July 2020

July 1 – Poland – Open’er Festival – cancelled.

July 2 – England – British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park – all events – cancelled

July 2 – England – Barn on the Farm – cancelled.

July 2 – Belgium – Rock Werchter – cancelled.

July 2 – England – El Dorado Festival – cancelled.

July 3 – England – Wireless Festival – cancelled.  Official statement here

July 3 – England – Love Supreme Jazz Festival – cancelled.

July 3 – England – Also Festival – postponed till August.

July 3 – England – Ampthill Festival – cancelled.

July 4 – Croatia – Fresh Island Festival – cancelled.

July 8 – England – Henley Festival – cancelled.

July 9 – England – Mouth of the Tyne Festival – cancelled.

July 9 – England – Noisily Festival – cancelled.

July 9 – England – 2000Trees – cancelled.

July 9 – Spain – Bilbao BBK Live – cancelled.

July 10 – England – Lovebox – cancelled.

July 10 – Scotland – TRNSMT Festival – cancelled.

July 10 – England – Mostly Jazz and Funk Festival – cancelled.

July 10 – England – Cornbury Music Festival – cancelled.

July 15 – England – NASS – cancelled.

July 15 – Croatia – Love International – cancelled.

July 15 – Germany – Melt Festival – cancelled.

July 15 – England – Latitude Festival – cancelled.

July 15 – Czech Republic – Colors of Ostrava – cancelled.

July 16 – England – Nozstock – cancelled.

July 16 – England – Beat Herder – cancelled.

July 16 – England – Larmer Tree Festival – cancelled.

July 16 – Belgium – Tomorrowland Festival – cancelled.

July 18 – England – Cream Classical in the Park – cancelled.

July 18 – England – Splendour Festival – cancelled.

July 19 – England – Hideout Festival – cancelled.

July 22 – Croatia – Suncebeat Festival – cancelled.

July 23 – England – Standon Calling – cancelled.

July 23 – England – Womad – cancelled.

July 23 – Belgium – Tomorrowland Festival – cancelled.

July 24 – England – Chagstock – cancelled.

July 24 – England – Y Not Festival – cancelled.

July 25 – England – Kaleidoscope Festival – cancelled.

July 30 – England – Camp Bestival – cancelled.

July 30 – England – Kendal Calling – cancelled.

July 30 – England – Wilderness Festival – cancelled.

July 30 – Croatia – Outlook Festival – cancelled.

July 31 – England – Truck Festival – cancelled.

August 2020

August 5 – Budapest – Sziget – cancelled.

August 5 – England – Boardmasters – cancelled.

August 6 – England – Bloodstock – cancelled.

August 6 – England – Houghton Festival – cancelled.

August 6 – Croatia – Defected Croatia – cancelled.

August 7 – Poland – Off Festival – cancelled.

August 12 – England – Boomtown – cancelled.

August 28 – England – Reading Festival – cancelled.

August 28 – England – Leeds Festival – cancelled.

August 28 – England – Creamfields – cancelled.

September 2020

None so far…

We recommend visiting the official websites of those festivals listed for confirmation.

Unfortunately, the longer the Coronavirus pandemic goes on, the larger this list of cancelled music festivals will get.  In the UK so far, there have been no major cancellations aside from Radio 1’s Big Weekend, however we do expect this to change in the coming weeks.

Official Updates / Notices

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Dear Fans, unfortunately, the developments on the Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) have seen drastic change here in Germany in the past 48 hours. We are very sad to tell you that today the administration of the city of Mannheim has informed us due to the decree from today (Thursday 12th March 2020) that Time Warp DE on 4th April 2020 cannot happen and is prohibited. ⁠ ⁠ The Ministry of Health of the German state of Baden-Württemberg has adjusted their crisis prevention programme as to that all events with more than 1.000 visitors have to be cancelled.⁠ ⁠ As health and safety comes always first on all our festivals, we have full understanding of this decision from the city of Mannheim.⁠ ⁠ This is a completely new and distressing situation for us and certainly for you as well.⁠ ⁠ As many of you have been looking forward to Time Warp for many months this is a very devastating and frustrating experience. As well for us, as we put nearly one year of work into this event to make it an as good and great experience as you know it from previous Time Warp editions. ⁠ ⁠ Your continuous support and patience during this complex and difficult situation are much appreciated. ⁠ Please be patient; we will contact all ticket holders soon with further information. ⁠ ⁠ We hope to make you dance latest in 2021 in Mannheim!⁠ ⁠ Yours Time Warp team⁠

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Due to the developments of the CoronaVirus (Covid-19), and at the direction of the Maltese authorities, we are incredibly sad to announce the postponement of AMP Lost & Found Festival 2020. After careful consideration, the festival has been rescheduled and will now take place from Thurs 10th – Sunday 13th September 2020 (A month when average temperatures are typically 28 degrees). We really hope you can attend in September, in which case your festival ticket booking will automatically be changed and you’ll receive a complimentary drinks credit of €40. We understand that not everyone will be able to attend in September, in which case ticket holders can either exchange their ticket for the 2021 edition of AMP Lost & Found with a complimentary €40 drinks credit, or obtain a refund for their festival ticket. At such a testing time for the events, travel and tourism industry we would like to thank our amazing followers for being so patient and accommodating. To be unable to deliver this show on the date planned is really hard for us all to take, we are incredibly sad, but we are confident we can deliver a bigger and better event later in the year! Ultimately, the safety of our guests, staff and artists is our number one priority. We have a dedicated team of people who will be working around the clock in the coming weeks to help with your travel and accommodation queries. We want to make it as easy and smooth as possible for you, whatever you choose to do. On behalf of the whole AMP Lost and Found team thank you for your support. Please read our full statement via the link in our bio.

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Pyramid Ibiza Announce Huge 2020 Opening Party

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The halcyon hedonistic are set to return to Amnesia this summer when Pyramid kicks off its mouthwatering 2020 season on Sunday June 7th. The show-stopping opening party will be headlined by firm favourites and contemporary tastemakers Ricardo Villalobos, Four Tet, Floating Points, Charlotte de Witte, Marcel Dettmann, Cuartero, Luca Donzelli and Bec. Pyramid, then, is all set to redefine Sunday nights at Amnesia all over again this summer. 

 

Last year, Amnesia celebrated the 20th anniversary of its residents and Ricardo Villalobos, Paco Osuna and Mar-T and enjoyed great collabs with other brands and labels like Epizode, Diynamic, Mdrnty Sunwave Fest, plus there were two incredible sold-out parties at Cova Santa together with Who Cares. This season, Pyramid Ibiza is ready to take you on a journey to another dimension, where you will find yourself dancing to the best techno music in the depths of the forest. An atmosphere that is difficult to explain, an energy that must be experienced to be understood. Also this season, Pyramid Ibiza celebrates its third consecutive year at the world famous club having quickly become a real favourite with those who love serious underground vibes. From Sunday June 7th to September 27th, the party will position itself as one where all that matters is music, the party, the people and dancing until the early hours. 

 

Entering the awe-inspiring Amnesia will be like travelling to another dimension this summer as Pyramid’s unique production and decor has been thought through to the last detail: each event brims with creativity and organic materials, the latest technology, a very special 3D lighting setup and lush green tones that immerse you in wild forests and Asian pyramids. For the opening party, the world famous Terraza will be headlined by the one and only icon and Amnesia favourite Ricardo Villalobos, who brings his minimal techno excellence next to the always innovative electronic master and Text label boss Four Tet. For a mix of all forms of house, techno and everything in between, Melodies International boss and NTS Radio mainstay Floating Points is the main man. On top of that, one of Spain’s biggest house sensations, DJ Award winner and Hot Creations and Moon Harbour associate Cuartero also brings the slick grooves that have made him such a favourite. 

 

Into the Techno Room and Belgium’s leading lady Charlotte de Witte brings the darkness, Berghain’s long time resident Marcel Dettmann brings plenty of varied techno sounds and Moon Harbour and Origins Rcds associate Luca Donzelli also line up. 

 

This summer, Pyramid invites you to dance, share, feel and live the type of party that takes you into another dimension, and it all kicks off in style on Sunday June 7th.

 

#TravelToPyramid #WeArePyramid

 

TERRAZA

 

RICARDO VILLALOBOS
FOUR TET
FLOATING POINTS
CUARTERO

 

TECHNO ROOM

 

CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
MARCEL DETTMAN
LUCA DONZELLI
BEC

 

 

Ticket prices: Fan ticket 30€ // Balcony Vip 50€
Tickets / further information: https://tickets.amnesia.es/en/ticket/668 

Gorilla Unveils Spring Series of events with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje and more

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This April, Gorilla Manchester comes under new ownership, makes some big improvements to light and sound, and unveils special parties with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje, Joey Negro and Cristoph.

After building up a fantastic reputation and serving up some iconic parties over the last eight years in its most recent incarnation, Gorilla has been taken on by new ownership. The unique vibe and forward thinking line-ups will remain the same, but a brand new sound system is to be installed along with a new lighting rig that is from the cutting edge of available technology, with a huge LED screen also being added to ensure that all senses are simulated throughout each and every party. 

 

 

The cult underground space is nestled between arches under Oxford Road Train Station and immerses you in a mix of exciting local talents and international talents, with hazers, smoke machines and much more all adding to the occasion. Local icons The Warehouse Project are regular collaborators who appreciate Gorilla’s big room but intimate feel, while fellow local promoters Kaluki started at Gorilla and have now gone on to make a global mark. 

 

The first of this spring’s parties is April 4th with the one and only musical encyclopaedia that is Gilles Peterson. The Brownswood boss, Worldwide FM radio founder and 6Music hosts will dig deep into his eclectic bag of jazz, funk, soul, house and hip hop for four hours so expect a real showcase. 

 

 

On April 18th nordic disco legend Todd Terje plays a three hour set that will see him serve up all manner of colourful arps, dazzling synths and chugging drums of the highest order. Aficionado’s Moonboots is one of the most high class diggers out there so expect a balearic masterclass when he steps up. 

 

 

On April 24th, house and disco don Joey Negro brings decades of knowledge when he plays from Open to Close. His Z Records is a bastion of high quality house and disco with an authentic edge but also plenty of future facing grooves. What he doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing and when he gets to play for so long he really serves up the history in fine style. 

 

 

On April 25th, Geordie kingpin Christoph comes to play all night long. The Bedrock and Knee Deep in Sound artist, Eric Prydz collaborator and progressive house titan has risen to the top of the pile with his emotive, synth laden sounds in recent years so to have him play an extended set will really allow you a look into his deepest musical soul. 

 

 

This is another fantastic run of events for Gorilla, which continues to lead from the front in 2020.  

 

Gilles Peterson

 

Todd Terje

 

Joey Negro

 

Cristoph

Family Piknik Drops Full Lineup For 2020’s 2-Day Festival

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Open-air French techno gathering Family Piknik completes its full line up for Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of July in Montpellier, France. Playing across three stages, including one secret stage, will be the likes of Charlotte De Witte, Dixon, Artbat, Erol Alkan, Adam Beyer, Mind Against b2b Recondite, Popof b2b Oxia, Fisher, Worakls Orchestra and Monolink both live, Riva Starr, Detlef, Rex Axes live and many more.

The first phase of tickets are already sold out for this iconic festival. The ninth edition is another open-air extravaganza with special lighting, world class sounds systems and all sorts of extra food, drink and entertainment to make this the ultimate techno-fest. The big news is that all of the stages will be open from noon to midnight meaning that the usual Sunday pleasures turns into a full weekend extravaganza this year.

Created as a totally unique concept in France, open to all generations, Family Piknik has managed to be the most friendly open-air event around electronic music, gathering festival ravers from more than 30 countries. People can bring their own pique-nique to enjoy the green park of Grammont and chill in between two dance steps in front of the most talented international artists. Ecology will be one of the main focus points of 2020, with a no-plastic policy to be applied for the first time, though innovative actions yet to be announced.

Say the festival owner Tom Pooks, “2020 will be a serious transition for us as it will be the first time we are open on two full days, so it’s never been more exciting for us. Last year, we had the honour of welcoming many living legends, many from the first leading generation pioneering electronic music, from Sasha to Carl Cox through Sven Väth, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Josh Wink… So for this year, we’ve decided to open our stages mostly to the new generation, like Charlotte de Witte, Artbat, Fisher going through a bunch of other new talents combined with more established names (Adam Beyer, Dixon, Erol Alkan, Riva Starr..) and exclusive performances like this never seen B2B between Mind Against & Recondite. As always, our line-up tends to represent the one and only big electronic family, from micro-house to peak time techno through all these house sub-genres. Our challenge is to be a friendly gathering for all kind of electronic communities, sharing the same love and passion for music under the trees, during a whole week-end of pure madness in the sunny south of France.”

On Saturday, Stage 1 is a fully 100% live show showcase, while Stage 2 is all about  tech and jacking house and the third and final secret stage is where to hear ethno, deep and micro house. Sunday, day two, sees Stage 1 offer up the best techno in the world, Stage 2 goes deeper with more melodic and progressive house, and the secret stage deals in ethno, deep and hybrid house.

Saturday features Fisher, Popof B2B Oxia, Dennis Cruz, Super Flu, Riva Starr, Detlef, Cioz B2B Sam Shure, Quenum, Pontias B2B Theus Mago, Time, Ki Yera, Mood Gorning B2B Albanø andWorakls Orchestra (Live), Monolink (Live), Giorgia Angiuli (Live), Wehbba (Live Station), Red Axes (Live), Gheist (Live Hybrid), Ruede Hagelstein (Live) and The Dualz (Live).

Sunday is all about the likes of Charlotte De Witte, Adam Beyer, Mind Against B2B Recondite, Dixon, Artbat, Adana Twins, Mathame, Denis Horvart, Erol Alkan, Tom Pooks B2B Joy Kitikonti, Sébastien Léger, Monkey Safari, Mandana, Abstraal, Frankyeffe, Timmo and Blanc.

For the 3rd year in a row, Family Piknik will tease its 2020 main event with several tour dates across France between March and June (Lyon, Toulouse, Paris…), including its famous Boarding to Family Piknik event taking place in Montpellier airport on June 6th. This event is also not to miss because you can dance next to the planes, with artists like Sven Väth on board.

The scene is now set for the most famous festival in France to grow, expand and improve once more in 2020 as it raises the bar for music lovers once more.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale till March 26th, from 45€ (1 day) to 70€ (2 days). http://www.familypiknikfestival.com 

Les Plages Électroniques reveals first names for 15th anniversary with The Chainsmokers, Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Stephan Bodzin, Boombass/Cassius, Guy Gerber, Artbat, Boys Noize, Sam Paganini and more

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Now firmly on the list of major festivals not to be missed, The Festival Les Plages Electroniques will be celebrating its 15th anniversary from August 7th to 9th 2020, and has an array of surprises and novelties to be announced very soon. The first wave of acts includes The Chainsmokers (exclusive – their only French festival appearance in 2020), Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Stephan Bodzin, Boombass/Cassius, Guy Gerber, Folamour, Mathame, Artbat, Boys Noize, Meduza, Sam Paganini and more.
The many festival-goers from all over the world who attend the three day event  will be delighted to dance non-stop on the most beautiful beach of La Croisette, on the roof of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and sink their feet in the water at the Red Bull Enigma party on Sunday, as well as get down at the after party in the Rotonde Riviera until early morning. 
The Festival Village opens from 2:00 p.m. and always pays special attention to the comfort of the public with a beauty corner, many fun stands, chill out in the gardens of Square Reynaldo Hahn, catering offer for all tastes (burgers, vegan, pancakes, Italian ice cream, sweet, salty) in collaboration with local food trucks, and much more. 
The first open water party in 2017 on the Palais des Festivals beach was a resounding success. It is an event within the event with a stage set up on the water and hundreds of giant buoys distributed for the delight of festival-goers. 2020 will repeat more of the same on Sunday from 2.30 p.m.
The afterparties are always a great success. The Rotunda of the Palais des Festivals, which is used to hosting congresses throughout the year, will once again be transformed into an ephemeral club, an indoor dance floor with a capacity of 5,000 people with an original concept and scripting concocted by a collective of local artists, so festival-goers can extend the party until 5 a.m.
Live the backstage VIP experience: Festival-goers can access the premium spaces with a view of the main action and get skip-the-line entrance, a personalized welcome with a hostess, a dedicated bar with paid food service, in short making it a special way to experience the festival differently.
Les Plages Électroniques will offer more than 60 artists from around the world across the three days with a line up oscillating between Electro Dance Music (EDM), House, Pop Electro, Techno and urban cultures. All catering to the 40000 strong crowd. 
THE HEADLINERS
The Chainsmokers (France Festival Exclusive)
The Chainsmokers are a pop act consisting of two DJs named Drew Taggart (born December 31, 1989) and Alex Pall (born May 16, 1985). They first hit the charts with the novelty song “#Selfie.” Two years later, in 2016, they soared to the top of the charts with “Closer,” one of the biggest pop hit singles of all time.
Paul Kalkbrenner
Berlin’s Paul Kalkbrenner is a unique international talent. In fact, with seven studio albums and more than 2.4 million Facebook fans, he is one of techno’s biggest superstars! Paul Kalkbrenner’s demanding compositions are full of energy; they exist to take listeners away from the everyday, from the weekly grind, into rapture—into art, ecstasy, absurdity friendship, hope and love.
Kaytranada
Born in Haiti and raised in the city of Montreal, Canadian artist Kaytranada has experienced an explosive rise in the past couple of years with his irresistible production and live sets, but the hard work and success did not happen overnight. Before touring the globe and amassing millions of hits online with his series of beloved tracks and mixes, the young man came up as a true disciple, absorbing hip hop and RnB culture since his childhood and finding ways to make the music his own.
Stephan Bodzin
Stephan Bodzin has been a hugely influential figure within the global techno scene for years. The reason the German has endured where many had fallen by the wayside is because of his devotion to authenticity. “Without it, everything would appear to be nothing more than a hollow shell,” says the son of an experimental musician who is now a revered talent in his own right.
Phase 01 Line-Up

THE CHAINSMOKERS (IN EXCLUSIVELY) – PAUL KALKBRENNER – GUY GERBER – KAYTRANADA – KUNGS – SAM PAGANINI – STEPHAN BODZIN – VALD – AAZAR – ARTBAT – BON ENTENDEUR (DJ Set) – BOOMBASS/CASSIUS – BOYS NOIZE – FOLAMOUR – KAS:ST (live) – LA MAMIE’S (DJ Set) – MATHAME – MEDUZA – MYD (DJ Set) – FLIM – SOLSTICE – SUNLEE

Website : http://www.plages-electroniques.com/fr/

Bloodstock announce new charity partner & reveal six more acts for 2020

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BLOODSTOCK has another six bands to announce for this summer’s best metal weekender. Not only that, the festival has a brand new charity partner this year. Read on for the latest news…
First of all, BLOODSTOCK is pleased to reveal that Louisville, Kentucky’s SAVAGE MASTER will be opening the Ronnie James Dio main stage on Saturday, waking you up with a concrete slab of traditional heavy metal! The group released their latest record ‘Myth, Magic & Steel’ in October. Check out the title track here.
Jetting in from Italy, blackened-death metal demons BLASPHEMER stride onto Sunday’s Sophie Lancaster stage to unleash unholy hell, no doubt including a few new tunes from their latest opus, ‘The Sixth Hour’, released last month via Candlelight Records. A concept album, themed around ‘The Way of the Cross’, explore ‘The Deposition’ here.
Joining them on Sunday’s Sophie stage, are modern hard rock crew, LIBERTY LIES. Citing influences such as Biffy Clyro, QOTSA, and Coheed & Cambria, this West Midlands squad finally dropped new album ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ last November. Have a listen to their latest, chilled-out single ‘Letters’, released on Valentine’s Day, here.
Also performing on the Sophie stage on Sunday, are BLACK TONGUE. Hailing from Hull, and bringing some down-tempo doom, the five-piece have added their most recent album ‘Nadir’ to their YouTube channel in its entirety, so you have until August to make sure you know it back to front, if you don’t already. Get started here.
In addition, Bury based riff juggernaut PIST are added to the Sophie Sunday bill. The band released their latest album ‘Hailz’ last November through APF Records. It’s a record that will grab the attention of fans of Orange Goblin, Kvelertak, Motörhead, Entombed, Uada and Black Breath, elevating PIST to one of the standout bands in the current UK underground heavy scene. Have a listen to ‘Mind Rotter’ here.
If that’s shaping up your Sunday viewing nicely, why not add SHARKS IN YOUR MOUTH to your must-see Sophie list on Saturday. Offering up their take on post-hardcore and djent, the Italian outfit released their second full-length ‘Sacrilegious’ in 2019 and you can watch the video for their newly released single ‘Gone’ here.
BLOODSTOCK is very pleased to share that this year’s charity partner will be the mental health charity Mind. Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, and campaign to improve services and raise awareness. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem every year and Mind won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. In addition to guestlist donations, raising funds on behalf of Mind on site at BLOODSTOCK will be festival attendee Michael Lacy, with his PATCH AMNESTY initiative. Bring your old, spare, or new patches to donate, browse patches to buy, or even just stop by for a chat. All proceeds go to Mind. Please look out for PATCH AMNESTY / Mind signage and stop by his stand in the main arena to give your support.
Maria Khosla, Community Fundraising Manager for Mind, says : “We are grateful to the organisers of Bloodstock Festival and to Michael Lacy from Patch Amnesty for choosing to support Mind at this year’s event. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem every year so their support in raising funds and awareness means we can continue to make sure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone.”
BLOODSTOCK’s 2020 main stage headliners are DEVIN TOWNSEND (Friday), BEHEMOTH (Saturday), and JUDAS PRIEST (Sunday). The festival also welcomes HATEBREED, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, SKINDRED, PARADISE LOST, LIFE OF AGONY, BURY TOMORROW, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DIAMOND HEAD, JINJER, VIO-LENCE, SACRED REICH, GLORYHAMMER, DARK TRANQUILLITY, BUTCHER BABIES, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BLOODYWOOD, MEMORIAM, RAMAGE INC, GREEN LUNG, BOSSK, CONJURER, ORANGE GOBLIN, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, SAXON, SYLOSIS, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, NECTOR, WINTERFYLLETH, EXHUMED, NEKROGOBLIKON, THE CRAWLING, RAISED BY OWLS, ANAKIM, ACID REIGN, SVALBARD, IDLE HANDS, SOEN, VISCERA, DOG TIRED, & BAILER so far. Many more bands performing over the weekend are still to be announced! Unsure what to expect? Watch a trailer all about BLOODSTOCK here.
BLOODSTOCK 2020 takes place at Catton Park, Derbyshire from 6th-9th August 2020. For more info, click to www.bloodstock.uk.com.