Cross The Tracks reveals more names for 5th edition feat. Erykah Badu, Madlib, Venna, Lady Wray, Iniko, Neal Francis, Brainstory, Yazmin Lacey, Mackwood, Natanya, Aim – 20 Years of Cold Water Music and more

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Cross The Tracks 2024
Sunday 26th May, 2024
Brockwell Park, London

www.xthetracks.com

Culture, music and community-minded gathering Cross The Tracks follows up a magnificent first wave with another mouthwatering list of artists who will play Brockwell Park, London on Sunday 26th May, 2024. This 5th edition will now also feature Erykah Badu, Madlib (DJ), Venna, Iniko, Neal Francis, Brainstory, Yazmin Lacey (DJ), Mackwood, Natanya, Discoballin’, Aim – 20yrs of Cold Water Music, Joey Manzi b2b Nath EPS (Elevation), Faye Meana, Orion Sun, 47SOUL, El Michels Affair, SIPHO. and Ella More on top of the previously announced BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, Thee Sacred Souls, The Cavemen., Romare, Gilles Peterson, Ella Knight and many more. Tickets will sell out so get yours now at www.xthetracks.com.

Cross The Tracks turns five in 2024 and since day one it has always been a diverse platform for emerging and homegrown talent with a proud minimum of 50% female-led on its line-ups. This latest wave of names backs that up again with none other than the queen of new soul and otherworldly vocals; Erykah Badu. Legendary US beat maker, definitive hip-hop pioneer and endless font of musical knowledge Madlib will also play a DJ set come May. Add to that, Grammy-Award-Winning saxophonist and rapper Venna, the cinematic sounds of El Michels Affair, Lady Wray’s sultry vocals, celestial singer and multi-instrumentalist Iniko. There will be a DJ set from the new school soul and jazz star Yazmin Lacey, a 20yrs of Cold Water Music set from Aim, a special b2b from Joey Manzi and Nath EPS (Elevation), heart-stirring alternative from SIPHO, leftfield jazz innovator Mackwood, emotional r&b and soul fusionist Natanya, funk, soul and house from Discoballin’ plus much more.

There is plenty more to Cross The Tracks than just music with talks, panels and workshops by charity partners, a creative’s market, grammable site art, a tasteful selection of 50+ food and drink traders and a craft brewery fair. The stage design is carefully curated with bespoke aesthetics, towering speaker stacks and sophisticated production all adding to the immersive nature of this most essential event.

Cross The Tracks is for everyone, from all backgrounds, all ages and all walks of life. Be a part of this special and ever growing music community by securing your place at the 2024 edition now.

LINE-UP

Erykah Badu
BADBADNOTGOOD
En Vogue
Eve
Madlib (DJ)
El Michels Affair
Thee Sacred Souls
Ama Lou
Jalen Ngonda
The Cavemen.
Venna
Mansur Brown
Lady Wray
Iniko
Gilles Peterson
Orion Sun
Romare Live
47SOUL
Dennis Bovell
Channel One
Jitwam
Cruza
Jamilah Barry
corto.alto
Neal Francis
Brainstory
Emma-Jean Thackray (DJ)
Ella Knight (DJ)
Sofia Grant
SuperJazzClub
Maya Delilah
Faye Meana
Ife Ogunjobi
Yazmin Lacey (DJ)
IYAMAH
Victoria Jane
B-ahwe
Mackwood
Naima Adams
Natanya
Joey Manzi b2b Nath EPS (Elevation)
SIPHO.
Ella More
Discoballin’

Plus:

15yrs of Eglo Records
Aim – 25yrs of Cold Water Music
Handson Family’s Heritage Stage feat. Mr Thing, The Shejay, Vanessa Freeman, LyricL, Exhibit69 with special guests DJ Flight, Charlie Dark, Terri Walker & Abi Clarke

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SXM Festival Announces Full Line Up For 2024 edition in the Caribbean

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Vintage Culture, Cassy, DJ Three, Culoe de Song, Konstantine Sibold and more have all been added to the SXM Festival

Tickets: http://sxmfestival.com
Location: St. Martin, The Caribbean
Date: March 11-18, 2024

The most beautiful festival in the world has completed its irresistible list of world class acts as it looks to raise the bar once more in 2024. The likes of Cassy, DJ Three, Culoe de Song, Konstantine Sibold, Manda Moor, Mason Collective, Oxia, Robag Wruhme, Vintage Culture, Wally Lopez and tens more will now play from March 11-18, 2024 on the breathtaking Caribbean island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten with local and club partners still to come.

SXM Festival is a week-long mix of music, art, culture and tropical getaway. It is a highly Instagrammable experience that has, since its debut in 2016, offered a world of cultural delights, escapist day trips, unique island experiences and many more surprises to complement the carefully curated soundtrack.

Says SXM Festival’s Julian Prince, “We’ve got so many exciting acts making their SXM debut, new incredible venues, mind-blowing art installations and so much more in store. As we cruise into the final stretch before our 7th Edition, we can’t help but feel the magic of the number seven so this year will be all about passion, pleasure and partying in paradise. We’re gearing up to take SXM Festival to a whole new level, and we can’t wait to rock this journey with all of you!”The line-up always blends legendary names and emerging acts from all across a tasteful electronic spectrum and the island itself is one of the main headliners with its gorgeous beaches, lush rainforest dancefloors, beautiful villas, boat parties, and beach clubs all meaning you can plot your own adventure from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

The music plays out at these truly unique venues, each with their own bespoke design and immersive atmosphere and this year there are five new places to explore starting with Bamboo House, a restored 19th Century Sugar Mill in Cole Bay overlooking Simpson Bay with sweeping sunset views. Moonbar meanwhile is a place to escape – a large open air nightclub where the futuristic and whimsical meet right in the heart of Maho and a chance to hop around the strip and explore.

Kalatua Beach is a Caribbean Chic beach lounge and restaurant on Mullet Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful on the island and somewhere you can spend the day partying by the seaside, chilling on beach loungers, indulging in French-Med cuisine and water sports. Next is Lotus Nightclub, voted best on the island for the last five years and one with a truly underground feel, while the St Tropez-style beach club Rainbow Cafe offers lounging by the seaside and partying on the rooftop with mesmerizing views of Grand Case.All these are added to the already much loved Boho Beach, the iconic Arc main stage, immersive Ocean stage and also up on the peak of Sint Maarten’s highest mountain where the world renowned Panorama party offers dancing with 360-degree views, with satellite parties such as the Boat and Villa Party also part of the experience.

All these latest names come on top of the likes of Adam Ten, AJ Christou, Anja Schneider, Chus, Dana Ruh (live), Doc Martin, Eli & Fur, Fleur Shore, Harry Romero, Ilario Alicante, Kevin Saunderson, Loco Dice, Robag Wruhme, Roy Rosenfeld, Shimza and Tiefschwarz amongst many more.

SXM Festival offers a 3 or 7-day EPIC Experience which includes access to all main events including Happy Bay, Boho Beach and more, or the 3 or 7-day PREMIUM Experience including everything the EPIC Experience offers plus exclusive access to the infamous Villa Party on Saturday, priority access to limited capacity Satellite Party events and best table access, expedited wristband pick-up, closer parking, ultra-mod washrooms, covered areas, additional bars, lounges and surprises.

To upscale your experience further, the SXM Festival Villa Collection offers special benefits when you book such as a private transfer from the airport, a welcome gift, access to the Ultra VIP parking area at Happy Bay for closest proximity to the main entrance, full concierge service, top island experiences dedicated concierge, all available through sxmfestival.com/villa.

LINEUP (A-Z)

& FRIENDS
ADAM TEN
ADASSIYA
AJ CHRISTOU
ANDREY PUSHKAREV
ANJA SCHNEIDER
ANYASA
AUGUSTO YEPES
BEN RAU
BEN STERLING
CALI LANAUZE
CASSY
CHKLTE
CHUS
CORTES
CULOE DE SONG
DANA RUH
DAOX
DEWALTA
DJ THREE
DOC MARTIN
DOSEM
ELI & FUR
ELIF
ELLA ROMAND
ENAMOUR
FACUNDO MOHRR
FLEUR SHORE
FRANCIS MERCIER
HARDT ANTOINE
HARRY ROMERO
HENRIK SCHWARZ
HUSA & ZEYADA
ILARIO ALICANTE
JAYSON MIRO
JOËLLA JACKSON
JOHN DILL
KADOSH
KEVIN SAUNDERSON
KONSTANTIN SIBOLD
LEHAR
LILYA MANDRE
LOCO DICE
LUNAR DISCO
MAGIT CACOON
MALANDRA JR
MANDA MOOR
MARCIA CARR
MASON COLLECTIVE
MIRA
MISS SABADO
MONKEY SAFARI
MUFFS AND MYKOLA
NICOLAS MASSEYEFF
OXIA
PACO OSUNA
ROBAG WRUHME
ROY ROSENFELD
SAVAGE & SHĒ
SHIMZA
SHUBOSTAR
SINCA
SKATMAN
SOHMI
TAL FUSSMAN
TIEFSCHWARZ
TONY Y NOT
VINTAGE CULTURE
WALLY LOPEZ

Hideout Festival Announces Huge Second Wave of Artists for 2024 Edition

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Tickets | Location: Zrce Beach, Croatia | Date: 23rd – 27th June 2024
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DJ EZ, Eliza Rose, I.Jordan, Ammara and more will all feature at the festival

Hideout Festival is back with another adventurous wave of headliners for its 2024 edition on the beautiful Zrce Beach in Croatia from 23rd-27th June. Enlisted in the announcement are Conducta, DJ EZ, Eliza Rose, Darius Syrossian, Kettama, Belters Only, Sam Divine, Shermanology, Sosa, Kiimi (DJ set), K Motionz, I. Jordan, Ahadadream, A Little Sound, Ammara and more.

All these come on top of the initial wave which include a debut of of Bicep’s performance of their Chroma AV / DJ show, plus Nia Archives, blk., Hannah Laing, Oden & Fatzo (Live), 4am Kru (Live), Alan Fitzpatrick, Ben Hemsley, Eats Everything, Ewan McVicar, Flava D, Girls Don’t Sync, Gorgon City, Interplanetary Criminal, Joy Orbison, LF System, Mall Grab, Skream, Solardo, Sonny Fodera, Special Request and many more.

Flight, ticket and accommodation packages are available directly through the festival for a deposit of £149 including huge discounts, monthly payment plans and benefits such as early access to boat party tickets. Take the hassle out of booking a group holiday now by contacting the holiday team on WhatsApp here

Once again this year, Hideout Festival brings together the world’s best electronic music artists for five days and nights of sun-soaked pool parties, electric boat parties and jaw-dropping raves across five beachfront stages at world renowned clubs Papaya, Aquarius, Noa, and Kalypso. Each one boasts mesmeric lighting, world class sound systems and endless chances to dance under the stars.

But beyond the music the fun never stops with adrenaline pumping activities such as water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos and the famous bungee jump, next to things to encourage relaxation and recuperation like massages on the beach, or why not rent quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja?

Much of the above is exactly why Hideout has now been the leading destination-festival for the past 14 years, and it welcomes you to join the fun in 2024!

Hospitality On The Beach Reveals Lineup for 2024

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Date: 2nd – 9th July, 2024

Location: Tisno, Croatia

Tickets: https://www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/

The world’s foremost drum and bass celebration is heading to Croatia’s breathtaking The Garden Resort, from the 2nd – 9th July 2024. Hospitality On The Beach will play out across four stages right by the Adriatic sea with some the scenes hottest artists including: A.M.C, Alix Perez, Camo & Krooked, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Flava D, Kings Of The Rollers & Inja, Lens, LTJ Bukem, Metrik, P Money X Whiney, Sub Focus…and many more. Tickets are now £190 + b/fee with payments available from just £28.57 a month and available from https://www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/book-tickets

Hospitality is the global renowned and pioneering events arm of the leading UK drum & bass label Hospital Records, that is known for its focus on the D&B community and for covering all styles of DnB, from liquid to jungle, rollers to jump up, minimal to neuro and everything in between. Hospitality On The Beach debuted in 2018 and has since had three further editions, including one in Albania. It has evolved endlessly in that time and is now known for creating unforgettable magical moments in unique and paradise-like locations. This year the party heads back to its roots for an intimate and unparalleled drum and bass holiday like no other. 

The exclusive venue, The Garden Resort, boasts a sun-kissed private beach and multiple stages where you can indulge in DnB from across the spectrum with epic views, unreal sunsets and dazzling sunrises with like-minded music lovers. You can expect days spent under Croatia’s blissful blue skies, some of the craziest boat parties in the world and raving until the sun rises at the world-famous al fresco afterparty spot, Barbarellas Discotheque. Hospitality On The Beach truly is for everyone. It’s a movie of your own making with options to rave, relax or explore the local culture and cuisine of Croatia. Explore the town of Tisno which offers amazing seafood restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries and gelato shops; or take a day trip to the many surrounding sights, or simply chill on the beach. 

Says Chris Goss, the Owner & Managing Director of Hospital Records “The Garden is a really special place for the whole Hospitality family. There’s an unparalleled sense of unity among our fans from across the globe, coming together to celebrate the full spectrum of drum & bass music. There are no barriers, no VIP areas, no exclusivity – just ravers and artists sharing the best Summer D&B week of the year. We’re buzzing to return to our second home, nestled on the beautiful Adriatic shores of Tisno, Croatia”

This year’s stage hosts are off the chart once more with pioneering labels, brands and artists all curating their own soundtrack including: Hospitality, 1985 Music, Blackout, Critical, Detonate, DJ Marky & Friends, Modus, 25 Years Of Respect, Run, 20 Years of Shogun Audio and Spearheadand first wave of artists including A.M.C, Alix Perez, Camo & Krooked, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Flava D, Kings Of The Rollers & Inja, Lens, LTJ Bukem, Metrik, P Money X Whiney, Sub Focus…and many more.

Flights are available to Split or Zadar with current deals from £99 and official Hospitality On The Beach accommodation is a mixture of hotel and beach cabins exclusively for the Hospitality family; payment plans are also available for ease. With only a 10-15 minute affordable taxi from the festival site, the accommodation is the perfect location for your ultimate DnB holiday. They present you with the chance to meet like-minded festival-goers as you sip a cocktail on Hotel Miran’s terrace bar, soundtracked by Hospitality resident DJs, or take a refreshing dip in one of two swimming pools or the hotel’s private beach that overlooks the picturesque Adriatic Sea. 

If you prefer to stay onsite, The Garden Resort offers various e apartments, luxury mobile homes, camping or hostels which you can book directly.

The countdown is now on to a much-anticipated return of this diverse and welcoming celebration of all things drum and bass, so make sure you secure your place in the sunshine now before tickets sell out. 

Lineup

HOSPITALITY 

SUB FOCUS & ID (DJ SET)

A.M.C 

FRED V

SKEPTICAL

DJ HYPE

SHOCKONE

URBANDAWN

WINSLOW 

CAMO & KROOKED B2B MEFJUS

UNGLUED

DILLINJA

HARRIET JAXXON

[IVY]

AMA

IMO-LU

KINGS OF THE ROLLERS + INJA

P MONEY X WHINEY

LONDON ELEKTRICITY

ETHERWOOD

EVA LAZARUS

DOKTOR FT KANOBIE

HOAX 

T-LEX

METRIK

FLAVA D

DEGS

LENS 

ANAÏS

ELIPSA

SOLAH

TALI & CHICCORELI

1985 MUSIC

ALIX PEREZ

VISAGES

WORKFORCE

KYRIST

HEADLAND

DETONATE

BREAK

CHARLIE TEE

THIS IS INJA

MANDIDEXTROUS 

TRANSIT MAFIA

DJ MARKY & FRIENDS

DJ MARKY

FABIO

WATCH THE RIDE

MAKOTO

RIYA & COLLETTE WARREN (LIVE) 

CRITICAL

(A-Z)

CALYZ

ENEI

IVY LAB (DNB SET)

KASRA

SPECTRAL

20 YEARS OF SHOGUN AUDIO

POLA & BRYSON

MONRROE

EMILY MAKIS

GLXY

DUSKEE

DEADLINE

SPEARHEAD

LTJ BUKEM

BCEE & CHARLOTTE HAINING

BRYAN GEE (LIQUID V SET)

LSB

RIYA (DJ SET)

RUN

(A-Z)

BASSLAYERZ

BENNY L

ENTA

GROOVERIDER

NATTY LOU

RUN IN THE JUNGLE (T>I B2B D*MINDS)

BLACKOUT

BLACK SUN EMPIRE 

AUDIO

KARA

YOUPHORIA

MODUS

CAMO & KROOKED B2B MEFJUS

SIMULA

ANNIX

THE CARACAL PROJECT 

KIMYAN LAW

25 YEARS OF RESPECT

ED RUSH & OPTICAL

WHINEY

MACHETE

CLUTCH

REID SPEED

PHASE RECORDS

WAEYS

GIFTA 

DAPREME

LUCIDIK 

5 HOUR SETS FROM

FABIO & GROOVERIDER

BORN ON ROAD (ARIES B2B KELVIN 373 B2B SELECTA J-MAN)

LONDON ELEKTRICITY

DAZEE 

MCS (A-Z)

2SHY

AYAH MARAR

CARASEL

CHICKABOO

COLLETTE WARREN

CONRAD

DAXTA

DEGS

DUSKEE

DYNAMITE MC

GQ

IC3

JAKES

JUMA

LINGUISTICS 

LOWQUI

LX ONE

PHANTOM

PVC

RUTHLESS

SAVVY B

SP:MC

STAMINA

TALI

TEXAS

VISPERA

XL 

Y-ZER

RESIDENTS (A-Z)

ARTEMIS

BEN SOUNDSCAPE

BOBAFATT

CHRIS GOSS

DOM SERVINI

FRENETIC 

GEARLE

GIFTA

HILLAH

KID HOPS

KINGTRIX

LALLY

MAYANNAISE

MO FINGAZ

REID SPEED

SOUNGYAL SAF

TJ

TS2W

BLOODSTOCK’S 11 BANDS OF CHRISTMAS

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As December extends its frosty fingers, BLOODSTOCK is getting in the festive spirit with some early Xmas gifts by way of another chunky 2024 announcement.  If you’re hoping for some heavy metal next summer, BLOODSTOCK’s got your presents wrapped up with a bow on top!  And if you want to give the gift of heavy metal (yes, we mean a ticket for BLOODSTOCK 2024), you can now download a special festive card when you order at the ticket store to help present it to the lucky recipient! 

Don’t miss BLOODSTOCK’s Festive Facebook Live at 7pm on Dec 7th  for some seasonal fun & oh maybe some prizes… and we suggest you keep your eyes (and your sprouts) peeled for who knows what other treats might be in store across the festival’s socials later this month… 



On the Ronnie James Dio main stage, grindcore & melodic death metal pioneers CARCASS land Sunday’s special guest slot.  The “most influential band out of Merseyside since The Beatles” released their current studio album, ‘Torn Arteries’ in 2021 via Nuclear Blast to colossal acclaim. 

Also appearing Sunday on the RJD main stage are South American progressive sludge metal project, CULTURA TRES.  Last year, the 4-piece, featuring Sepultura’s Paolo Pinto Jr on bass, released their 5th studio album, ‘Camino De Brujos’. 

Black metal icons, SATYRICON will return to the stage for the first time in 5 years to headline Sunday’s Sophie Lancaster stage.  In what are becoming increasingly rare appearances, frontman Satyr informs us: “The way SATYRICON’s attitude has resonated with English fans throughout our journey as a band, has made us feel that playing there isn’t so much a visit, but rather a homecoming. Having decided to do only a few select shows, we can’t go everywhere, but fortunately there are a few places our hearts seem to take us, one way or the other. Like England.”  

The mighty SYLOSIS steam into a Saturday slot on the Sophie stage.  Their latest album, ‘A Sign Of Things To Come’ landed in September and the Brit metal heavyweights told us, “We can’t wait to be back at BLOODSTOCK!  We’ve had some amazing shows over the years, but it feels like next year is going to be really special!”  We can’t wait either!  In the meantime, get a load of new song ‘Descent’ taken from that brand new release. 

Also appearing on Saturday’s Sophie stage are American goth metal project, LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE.  Fronted by enigmatic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben V, they released their most recent album ‘Haunted People’ in 2022.  Check out their epic video for ‘Live As Myself’, taken from that album, here. 
Ahoy!  Metal pirates RED RUM also grab a Saturday Sophie slot.  If you like your pirate tunes laden with riffs and melodies, RED RUM aren’t to be missed.  Sing along with ‘We Pirates’ taken from their current album, ‘Book of Legends’ out now on Trollzorn Records.  

SADUS bring their death/thrash sounds to BLOODSTOCK’s Sophie stage for the first time ever on Sunday.  The band came off an extended hiatus in 2017 and signed to Nuclear Blast for the recent release of new studio album, ‘The Shadow Inside’.  Check out the lyric video for album track, ‘Ride The Knife’. 
On Sunday’s Sophie stage bill, expect to see Spanish alt metal collective, ANKOR.  Fronted by Jessie Williams (who hails from Bristol, UK), the band blend metalcore with progressive and electro elements, creating a sound of their very own. 

If you’re a weekend ticket holder, the party starts early for you on Thursday.  Once you’ve set up camp and had your first cold one, prog metal Swedes EVERGREY are set to headline Thursday’s Sophie stage, with earlier evening sets from classic heavy metallers TAILGUNNER and Bournemouth rock n’ roll squad, SOUTH OF SALEM.  

Huge Open-Air Festival Heineken Balaton Sound Announces 1st Phase Line-Up including Nico Moreno, Purple Disco Machine, Paul Kalkbrenner, James Hype & more

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Tickets: www.balatonsound.com
Date: 3rd-6th July, 2024
Location: Lake Balaton, Zamardi, Hungary

The breathtaking Heineken Balaton Sound is one of the largest open-air events in Europe with a carefully curated and cultured mix of diverse electronic headliners who play an unreal location next to the gorgeous Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Hungary. It returns from 3 – 6 July 2024 when people will be treated to the world’s most iconic EDM headliners and underground names from across the house and techno spectrum over more than five bespoke stages including James Hype, Purple Disco Machine, Paul Kalkbrenner, John Newman, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Timmy Trumpet, Ben Nicky, Will Sparks, Nervo, Switch Disco and Nick Moreno. 4-Day Passes are available for just €199 from www.balatonsound.com.

Since its first edition in 2007, Heineken Balaton Sound has provided great value for money and comes from the team behind the legendary Sziget Festival, so you can be sure that every single detail is taken care of with all of their experience. It is recognised for having breathtaking stages which are located right next to the glistening open waters of Lake Balaton. Heineken Balaton Sound is always bathed in hot sun so is more than just a festival – it is a unique holiday experience with a world class line up that covers the most interesting aspects of several different electronic genres.

For this reason, it is an epic showcase and supersized event with music lovers from all over Europe making an annual pilgrimage to experience the thrill of the Main Stage, with its vast LED wall; the beauty of the house and techno oriented B My Lake stage and many more intimate stages across the site, all with cutting edge audio-visuals, lights and serious sound systems.

Stunning location

Lake Balaton is a real holiday hotspot, offering the ideal combination of festival and holiday. You can relax in warm and sunny weather by day at the lake, then dance all night long to a diverse selection of the world’s biggest electronic artists in a natural location while there is also the option to take a roadtrip to explore the capital, Budapest. The festival offers superb VIP experiences which provide access to the fast lane and three or four VIP areas with extra services, sanitation, food and drink options.

Balaton Sound’s project manager Anna Filutás says: “In our very first announcement, we’ve been preparing with real world stars and crowd favourites. We’ll be joined by this year’s e.g. Grammy-winning Purple Disco Machine, one of the most charismatic figures on the current dance scene, James Hype, and Paul Kalkbrenner, the underground electronica superstar. Marshmello is coming with his new album and Timmy Trumpet, who always comes to the Sound with great energy. And also John Newman, showing his new era on the dance podium”.

Superstar headliners

The 2024 line-up is bold once again, including mask wearing multi-genre DJ/producer Marshmello; one of the UK’s most prominent electronic artists, James Hype; chart topping multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, icon and producer John Newman and Germany’s Grammy award winning classic disco party starter Purple Disco Machine.

Also announced is techno maestro Paul Kalkbrenner; Belgian superstar Lost Frequencies; award-winning EDM hero Timmy Trumpet and Australian twin duo festival favourites Nervo. The likes of Ben Nicky, Will Sparks, Nico Moreno and Switch Disco make up the first phase line-up announcement for the festival’s 2024 edition with many more huge names still to be announced.

Beyond the music

There is an endless amount of adventure to be had at Heineken Balaton Sound 2024 with walkabouts, fashion shows, sports, dance workshops, techno yoga and much more. The festival has a wealth of food options to choose from including vegetarian, gluten free and lactose-free. There are plenty of different accommodation options to cover all budgets both on site but also in bigger local cities.

This most impressive open air celebration is a real must visit for festival lovers everywhere, so be sure to get your tickets now to Heineken Balaton Sound 2024.

SOCIALS

Website: https://balatonsound.com/en
Tickets: https://balatonsound.com/en/tickets/list
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalatonSound
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balatonsound

Finland’s Weekend Festival announce headliners with Tiesto, Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, Showtek, Boris Brejcha and many more

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Weekend Festival 2024
August 2-3rd, 2024
Espoo, Finland

www.wknd.fi

Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event includes Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks and on top of that come even more global superstars including Alan Walker, Tiësto, Wade, Miane, Coone and Dion Visser.

General sale will start on December 11th 8 am CET.

The Award winning Weekend Festival has fast established itself as one of the best electronic festivals in Europe and is considered the best party of the year in Finland. Over the last decade, it has welcomed more than 850 artists, over 840,000 visitors from more than 50 different countries and has been held not only in Finland but also in Estonia and Sweden. It is an unforgettable two days for those who seek the adrenaline rush of live performances but also look for a comprehensive experience that includes visual arts, interactive installations, and the companionship of like-minded music lovers.

Weekend Festival welcomes 20,000 people to the Vermo Arena – a famous horse racing track venue. It is a great setting with plenty of nearby accommodation options, and is accessible from local train and tram stations just 10 minutes away from Helsinki city centre. It comes alive with next level production, world class sound systems, immersive lights and plenty more. This year Weekend Festival will cater for 18+ attendees only.

Weekend Festival continues to uphold a remarkable reputation by offering the largest-scale electronic music event ever witnessed in Finland, backed of course by top level production. This significant investment in the festival’s production is also reflected in the event’s appeal, the pre-sale registrations exceeded 15,000—a number that greatly surpasses the registration figures of previous years. The limited availability of tickets further highlights the festival’s exclusivity and high demand.

Weekend Festival 2023 Main Stage – © Heikki Salonen

Says Marketing Director Atro Anttila, “We definitely think that going back to our roots was exactly the right direction for us. Electronic music is again clearly growing internationally, and Weekend Festival is the only festival of this scale in Northern Europe where you can get such a comprehensive electronic dance music experience. Coming back to Espoo felt like a warm homecoming. With our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and an ear for the globe’s hottest beats, we are ready to amplify the energy and bring the most electrifying parties to Northern Europe. Get ready for an even more vibrant, bass-dropping, and unforgettable festival journey as we continue to cater exclusively to the most passionate adult fans of the electronic music scene.”

This year the theme is ‘Disco Nation’ and there will be three impressive stages to choose from; WKND Stage which offers more mainstream sounds, the Future Stage which deals in hardstyle and drum & bass, and CNNCT Stage which offers techno and tech house. As well as that there will be plenty of food areas, an indoor VIP space and VIP Tribune.

Musically, all bases are covered with EDM superstars Timmy Trumpet and Showtek, joined by cutting edged selectors such as Boris Brejcha whose label Fckng Serious will take over The Future Stage on Friday and will feature a set from the man himself as well as Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Moritz Hofbauer and Frieder & Jakob. Also playing will be Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag and Will Sparks.

Added on December 4th are further legends such as Norwegian hit maker Alan Walker, pioneering trance star Tiësto, hardstyle heavyweight Coone and influential house innovators Wade, Miane and Dion Visser.

Weekend Festival is like nothing else in Finland and is an experience not to be missed.

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL UNVEILS FIRST WAVE OF STAR ACTS FOR JUNE 2024

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Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar has today revealed Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast, as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival. 

Nile Rodgers is known the world over, lauded for pioneering a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like ‘Le Freak.’ Celebrated for sparking the advent of hip-hop with ‘Good Times,’ his success as an artist is unparalleled, having worked with some of the biggest names in music, and selling over 500 million albums in the process. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will return to Hampton Court Palace Festival on Thursday 13 June for a disco spectacular like no other.  Get ready to dance!

Pop and social media sensation Sam Ryder will take to the stage on Friday 14 June. He rose to stardom in 2022, when he represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest with his megahit Space Man, finishing in second place, the UK’s best result at Eurovision since 1998. The track went on to become the third best-selling song of the year, with his debut album There’s Nothing but Space, Man! topping the UK albums chart in December 2022. With legions of fans around the globe, Sam is one of the biggest artists to recently find fame and is sure to take Hampton Court Palace by storm. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and genre arching singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will headline on Tuesday 18 June. Renowned for effortlessly interweaving pop, rock, country, folk, and blues throughout her music, she is one of America’s most successful artists. Having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, she has won an incredible 9 Grammy Awards, receiving 32 nominations throughout her career. Expect a night of Rock and Roll as Sheryl Crow performs some of her best-known hit singles ‘All I Wanna Do’, ‘If It Makes You Happy’, ‘A Change Would Do You Good’ and ‘My Favourite Mistake’’. 

Deacon Blue, undoubtably one of the biggest Scottish bands in recent history, will perform a hit-packed set on Wednesday 19 June.  Having released their debut single ‘Dignity’ to great critical acclaim 35 years ago, they have gone on to pen 11 hugely successful studio albums and have an incredible 16 Top 40 hits under their belt.  Expect timeless classics such as ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’, ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘Fergus Sings the Blues’ and ‘Your Town’.

Award winning singer-songwriter Paloma Faith is one of the UK’s best-loved artists. She has released five critically acclaimed platinum-selling albums since 2009 and has won dozens of awards throughout the past decade, including a BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist. With her revered discography including instantly recognisable tracks such as ‘Picking Up the Pieces,’ ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’, ‘Can’t Rely on You’ and ‘Never Tear Us Apart’, the concert will see her perform her biggest hits and tracks from her deeply personal upcoming album ‘The Glorification of Sadness’. Paloma will make her Hampton Court Palace Festival debut onThursday 20 June.  

This year, the festival will also present a live podcast for the very first time, with The Rest Is History podcast taking to the stage to fittingly host a show on Henry VIII and the Tudor period. Hosted by esteemed historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland, The Rest Is History podcast is the highest-ranked UK history podcast on both Spotify and Apple.  In a festival first, Dominic and Tom will be staging The Rest Is History Live Presents The Tudors, a special live edition of the popular show within the historic palace on Sunday 16 June, bringing history to life in the stunning 500-year-old courtyard.

Each spectacular night of the run, festival goers will be able to enjoy a bespoke menu of drinks alongside an incredible selection of street food amid the picturesque East Front Gardens. Guests will start their evening withlive music from up-and-coming acts on the Garden Stage, before journeying through the breath-taking Palace to watch their favourite artists play in a truly awe-inspiring setting.

To make the experience even more special, guests can pre-order one of two sumptuous picnics that can be enjoyed in the early evening sunshine. Picnic options include ‘The Courtier’s Best of British Picnic’ or ‘The King’s Gourmet Hamper’, which are both provided by British Fine Foods and feature meat and vegetarian options, as well as a bottle of fine wine or Champagne. Picnics can be conveniently pre-ordered with tickets or added to existing reservations.

Fans can also choose to take their experience up a notch with added extras such as a welcome glass of Champagne or pre-book a charming fountain-side gazebo with delicious refreshments. For those who truly want to make their festival experience extraordinary, a delectable three course dinner within Hampton Court’s State Apartments is available by selecting the King’s Dining Experience.

Now in its 28th year, the Hampton Court Palace Festival, proudly presented by heycar, is a moment of celebration in the summer calendar that showcases a series of phenomenal performances in an entirely one-of-a-kind location. The concert series produced by IMG in partnership with Historic Royal Palace, the charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace, is set against the backdrop of Henry VIII’s grand palace in the Tudor Courtyard. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to witness legendary artists in an intimate setting like no other, accommodating only 3,000 guests. Stay tuned for more exciting artist announcements.

Pre-sale begins at 10am Friday 1 December 2023, with tickets on general sale from 10am on Monday 4 December 2023 at www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

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Finland’s Weekend Festival announces first wave of headliners with Timmy Trumpet, Showtek, Boris Brejcha and many more

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Weekend Festival 2024
August 2-3rd, 2024
Espoo, Finland

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Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event includes Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag, Vibe Chemistry, Will Sparks and more to come. Registration for closed pre-sale is now open at www.wknd.fi. Closed 2-day GA ticket pre-sale will start on December 4th when another batch of artists will be announced. General sale will start on December 11th.

The Award winning Weekend Festival has fast established itself as one of the best electronic festivals in Europe and is considered the best party of the year in Finland. Over the last decade, it has welcomed more than 850 artists, over 840,000 visitors from more than 50 different countries and has been held not only in Finland but also in Estonia and Sweden. It is an unforgettable two days for those who seek the adrenaline rush of live performances but also look for a comprehensive experience that includes visual arts, interactive installations, and the companionship of like-minded music lovers.

Weekend Festival welcomes 20,000 people to the Vermo Arena – a famous horse racing track venue. It is a great setting with plenty of nearby accommodation options, and is accessible from local train and tram stations just 10 minutes away from Helsinki city centre. It comes alive with next level production, world class sound systems, immersive lights and plenty more. This year Weekend Festival will cater for 18+ attendees only.

Says Marketing Director Atro Anttila, “We definitely think that going back to our roots was exactly the right direction for us. Electronic music is again clearly growing internationally, and Weekend Festival is the only festival of this scale in Northern Europe where you can get such a comprehensive electronic dance music experience. Coming back to Espoo felt like a warm homecoming. With our finger on the pulse of the latest trends and an ear for the globe’s hottest beats, we are ready to amplify the energy and bring the most electrifying parties to Northern Europe. Get ready for an even more vibrant, bass-dropping, and unforgettable festival journey as we continue to cater exclusively to the most passionate adult fans of the electronic music scene.”

This year the theme is ‘Disco Nation’ and there will be three impressive stages to choose from; WKND Stage which offers more mainstream sounds, the Future Stage which deals in hardstyle and drum & bass, and CNNCT Stage which offers techno and tech house. As well as that there will be plenty of food areas, an indoor VIP space and VIP Tribune.

Musically, all bases are covered with EDM superstars Timmy Trumpet and Showtek, joined by cutting edged selectors such as Boris Brejcha whose label Fckng Serious will take over The Future Stage on Friday and will feature a set from the man himself as well as Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Morits Hofbauer and Klangkunst. Also playing will be Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project, Tungevaag and Will Sparks, with many more still to be announced on December 4th.

Weekend Festival is like nothing else in Finland and is an experience not to be missed.

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Albania’s UNUM Festival reveals first names for 2024 feat. Raresh, Rhadoo, Sonja Moonear, Korolova, Anfisa Letyago, Cabanne, Christian AB, Quest, Manu Gonzalez and more

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UNUM Festival 2024
June 6-11th, 2024
Shëngjin, Albania

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Boutique and music-centric house and techno gathering UNUM returns to the blissful Albanian Riviera from June 6-11th, 2024. It will be another magical few days of indelible and non-stop musical memories nestled between stunning mountain ranges, sweeping beaches and towering pine forests. This year, the stunning location in Shëngjin will welcome the most innovative artists from across the house, techno, breaks, minimal and electro spectrum, from legends to new school heroes including Altin Bosh, Anfisa Letyago, Arapu, Cabanne, Christian AB, DJ Reas, Varhat (Live), John Dimas, Korolova, Maher Daniel, Manu Gonzalez, Praslea, Priku, Raresh, Rhadoo, Sonja Moonear and many more. Head to https://unumfestival.com/ for full details and ticket info.

UNUM Festival is a jewel in the crown of the European festival scene. A coming together of real music lovers in an uncommercialised spot, with tasteful stage designs, a focus on high quality sound systems and almost non-stop music across the whole event. Its first few additions have led to the building of a true community feel of close-knit people who love travel, music and cultural experiences off the beaten track.

This escapist hideaway plays out between sweet smelling pine forests, sweeping sun kissed beaches set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop and boasts three very different stages. The most iconic of them all is the Pines Stage, where DJs play 24 hours a day so dancers enjoy epic sunset sessions as the sun fades, then spine tingling sunrise sets as the sun appears to start a new day.

Stage hosts for this year include cutting edge club brands and labels After Caposile
Afterseason, Animal Crossing, Discotech, D-EDGE, Keep on Dancing, Secret Society
Slapfunk, Tribes, Yoyaku and Zone, while once again the line-up features some returning favourites as well as debutants.

UNUM is as classy and special as it comes for lovers of true underground music so make sure you get your ticket for this year’s event now at https://unumfestival.com/.

LINE-UP

ALIBER
ALINE BROOKLYN
ALTIN BOSHNJAKU
AMAN UMBER
ANFISA LETYAGO
ARAPU
BANI D
BOWES
CABANNE
CHARLOTTE
CHRISS V
CHRISTIAN AB
DJ REAS
DONA K
DOUDOU MD
DUBFIRE
FRANCESCO MADDALENA
FRANCO CINELLI
GINA JEANZ
HAJDAR BERISHA
JAY FASE
JOEY JACKSON
JOHN DIMAS
JONATHAN KASPAR
JONNY N TRAVIS
KOROLOVA
LAOLU
LEKË
LIBURN
MAHER DANIEL
MANU GONZALEZ
MARLIE
MEERA
MIROLOJA
O.BEE
PRASLEA
PRIKU
QUEST
R.O.Y.
RARESH
RATIER
RHADOO
SAMMI FERRER
SCACCO
SHIMZA
SILØ
SONJA MOONEAR
TOMAS STATION
VARHAT (LIVE)
WILLIAM DJOKO

STAGE PARTNERS

AFTER CAPOSILE
AFTERSEASON
ANIMAL CROSSING
DISCOTECH
D-EDGE
KEEP ON DANCING
SECRET SOCIETY
SLAPFUNK
TRIBES
YOYAKU
ZONE

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