Guns’N’Roses, Laurent Garnier and more for Exit Festival 2012

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Worldwide known Californian rebels, a band famous for living the “sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll“ lifestyle, and the castout heroes of many generations, Guns ‘N’ Roses will perform on the Main Stage at this years Exit Festival. Led by the famous enfant terrible and the icon of rock ’n’ roll culture Axl Rose, “G n’ R“ have been missionaries of the rockers’ freedom, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide. Guns N’ Roses earned their recognition and popularity in the 80s and the 90s with its music, which is a blend of hard rock, blues rock, heavy and glam metal, but also with their spectacular concerts, scandals and fights. Since their 1987 debut album Appetite For Destruction, Guns N’ Roses have produced some timeless rock anthems including; Sweet Child of Mine, November Rain, Paradise City, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, Don’t Cry, or  Welcome to the Jungle. Love em or hate them, you’ll be singing along to them. This will definitely be a show to watch!

The EXIT Dance Arena is world renowned for its incredible energy and setting – set within the moat of the fortress walls, it’s the no 1 party destination for dance music fans from around the world. 2012 will be another year of unadulterated electronic music of the highest calibre with Laurent Garnier LBS, Azari & III live and Brodinski being the newest artists to be announced. From techno to electro to dirty house to house with a disco twist, the Dance Arena covers all tastes and will keep you dancing all night long. Pushing cutting edge new talent and tipping its hat to the old school, the music in the arena never disappoints and the experience of dancing with 20,000 people as the sun rises over the fortress walls is truly mind blowing!

Laurent GarnierOn Sunday 15th July French electronic music pioneer Laurent Garnier joins EXIT for an unforgettable finale with his new tour entitled ‘L.B.S’.  Only three letters but several different meanings: "Laurent + Ben + Scan X", "Live Booth Sessions", "Loud Bass & Samples", LBS is a new, very club orientated project that will bring together Laurent Garnier (DJ & machines), Benjamin Rippert (keyboards) and Stephane "Scan X" Dri (machines). Straight out of the DJ booths of some of the best clubs on the planet, L.B.S offers the best of both worlds by combining the versatility and flexibility of the DJ set with the ability to experiment tracks live. Two decks, a Rhodes, several keyboards and machines will be used to create organic improvised four-hour sets guaranteed to work the dance floor and keep those feet moving. Laurent Garnier explains a little about his project "I especially want to carry on creating and exploring whether through Dj-ing or playing live. But also, get even closer to the public than we can in a festival. During the live sections of L.B.S I will be developing and fine-tuning new tracks in front of (and with) the crowd to create the live of the future, but also to test out new tracks. We’ll be taking our time, something that isn’t really the done thing nowadays!!” Laurent has always pushed the boundaries of electronic music and we can’t wait to see what this new project has in store for the 20,000 strong Dance Arena crowd.  Watch L.B.S at Nuits Sonores here for a taste of what is to come 

Saturday 14th July will see the enigmatic Canadian Azari & III take to the stage for a live performance. Having received  many rave reviews in 2011 and produced highly regarded tracks such as ‘Hungry for the Power’ and ‘Reckless (With Your Love)’, this mysterious act have been active under various pseudonyms since the mid-90s, and have experimented with every genre, from garage rock to house and disco. Numerous original tracks and remixes vary from melancholic numbers with a slice of ambient, all the way to dancefloor anthems knit together with techno. Controversies associated with the first video for ‘Hungry for the Power’ which was deleted from Youtube for explicit content only fuelled the hype around them, with the debut album named after the band itself, which was released in August 2011 on Tiga’s Turbo Recordings, earning exquisite scores from critics and fans alike.

On Thursday 12th July Brodinski will take to the decks, closing the first night of the festival. Brodinski is one of the most exciting young producers to have emerged on the scene in the past few years. His sets contain everything from hard techno, pumped up house to old school and the freshest hip hop. The Brodinski stir-up started in October of 2007, when his first single Bad Runner saw the light of day. Brodinski surfed on the waves of glory in the best possible manner – the second EP, Oblivion soon followed, for the label Turbo Recordings, which was later followed by a compilation named The Best of Everything. The next logical step for the 24-year old was the formation of his very own label, named Bromance, in November of 2011. Brodinski started this year with another boom, a remix of a track named ‘On'n'On’, by the French duo Justice.

First of the acts for the elclectic Elektrana Stage are Danish electro pop band When Saints Go Machine. The four-piece band was formed in 2007, and their debut album named 'Ten Makes a Face’ was released two years later. This all-boy electro pop band, often compared to the likes of Bloc Party and Empire Of The Sun, replaced the electro pop melancholy of the first album on their new release named 'Konkylie', with a more mature sound and energetic tones, leaning towards dance electro as opposed to the previous Scandinavian pop effect. Combining vocoder and a colorful downbreaking electro effect, though associated more with indie rock than electro, WSGM are tieing together a unique frame, creating a new echo in the history of electro pop.

LINE UP SO FAR:
Guns’n’Roses, New Order, Richie Hawtin, Gossip, Wolfmother, Luciano, Laurent Garnier LBS, Miss Kittin, Azari & III, Buraka Som Sistema, Art Department, Maceo Plex, Reboot live, Brodinksi, Kenny Larkin, Robert Dietz, Maayan Nidam… with much much more to be announced!

TICKETS:
Early Bird Tickets: £85 plus booking fee SOLD OUT
Loyalty Club Tickets: £89 plus booking fee
Standard Tickets: £95 plus booking fee
Camping Tickets: £25 plus booking fee
VIP Tickets: £220 plus booking fee 

Ed Sheeran, Dizzee Rascal and more for Relentless Boardmasters

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The festival is Europe’s only surf, skate and music festival offering the ultimate in World Class surfing and music all rolled into one. This year’s festival is NO exception and the best live music, and action sports spread over four days, making it the MUST DO festival of the summer.

Ed SheeranHeadlining Friday man of the moment and Brit Award wining Ed Sheeran will take to the stage famed for his soulful voice and acoustic guitar playing. Joining him will be Grammy nominated DJ duo Ting Tings and London’s The Big Pink.

Friday’s Dance Stage is headlined by dance music sensation DJ Fresh with his incredible show FRESH/LIVE. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the Dubstep and Drum & Base crossover sound, FRESH/LIVE combines the technique and hysteria of Fresh’s DJ sets with the energy of a live instrumental performance. Fresh’s handpicked, fine selection of musicians aims to create a highly skilful unit that will delight crowds with their expertise and create an atmosphere unlike any club experience.

Also joining the bill for Friday is Donavon Frankenreiter, Ryan Keen, Peter Bruntnell, Comedy Hour and Jack Wallen.

Dizzee RascalSaturday welcomes world class and legendary London garage MC, rapper, songwriter and producer Dizzee Rascal. With critically acclaimed number one hits such as ‘Dance Wiv Me’, ‘Bonkers’, ‘Holiday’ ‘Dirtee Disco’ and & ‘Shout’ Dizzee will no doubt get Newquay jumping.

Joining Dizzee Rascal on main stage is young rising star Maverick Sabre. With his gritty yet soulful voice Sabre has been generating a buzz with Professor Green and Chase & Status collaborations and single ‘Let Me Go’.

Saturday also sees performances by British alternative rock band Maximo Park performing their new highly anticipated fourth album.

Add into the mix Zane Lowe a man who needs no introduction, heading up Radio1’s flagship evening slot and showcasing the hottest new music. Relentless Boardmasters will see Zane play a variety of Dance, Drum & Bass, Dub Step and Hip Hop to guarantee a buzzing and electric set.

Other acts confirmed come from across the musical spectrum with the likes of Lissi, Redlight, Doorly, Shapeshifter, Charlotte O Connor and Comedy Hour adding to the eclectic spectrum of music offered by Relentless Boardmasters 2012.

De La Soul, DJ Yoda and more for Soundwave Festival

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19-23 JULY 2012

THE GARDEN, TISNO, CROATIA
 
Confirmed line up so far:
DE LA SOUL / FINK / DJ YODA / PLAID / GHOSTPOET
 BELLERUCHE / CRAIG CHARLES / DJ KENTARO / SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA / TEEBS / KWES / ANCHORSONG / HIDDEN ORCHESTRA / KUTMAH / MR THING / ILLUM SPHERE / MATTHEW HALSALL / DELE SOSIMI (TRIBUTE TO FELA) / OLUGBENGA (METRONOMY DJ) / DJ CHEEBA /
 EGLO RECORDINGS: ALEXANDER NUT / FATIMA / FUNKINEVEN / OLIVIER DAYSOUL /
ONE TASTE: JONO McCLEERY / ESKA / STAC / DANNI EVANS / KIDKANEVIL / ELIPHINO / FLAKO / TANYA / AUCLAIR / OM UNIT / WAH WAH 45’s: SCRIMSHIRE / PART TIME HEROS / DOM SERVINI / 
FIRST WORD: HOMECUT / GRILLA / SOULEANCE / ARIYA ASTROBEAT ARKESTRA /
RIOT JAZZ / DANNY DRIVE THRU / DR SYNTAX & THE MOUSE OUTFIT / RENEGADE BRASS BAND /
DJ CHRIS READ / SPIN DOCTOR / RICH REASON / JONNY DUB / JON K / DOUGIE HASTINGS /
JOHN BERKAVITCH / THE DROP / BIG MARTYN / MIKEY J & MANY, MANY MORE…
 
Over four sun kissed days and nights Soundwave Croatia provides music lovers with the perfect environment in which to enjoy the finest bands and DJs from around the world playing beautiful, thoughtful, and inspiring sounds. Like-minded people from the UK and Europe come together to create a unique party atmosphere, which makes this hidden gem THE festival of choice for those in the know whilst seamlessly combining a summer holiday and music festival into one very unique experience all at a super cheap price.
 
De La Soul
This Year sees legendary kings of flower power hiphop De La Soul, the superbly soulful Fink, the deeply cinematic Hidden Orchestra, rising UK hiphop star Ghostpoet, the sublime Submotion Orchestra take to the Sondwave stage as well as over fifty other amazing acts providing all the sunshine music soundtrack needed for the holiday of a lifetime.
 
Alongside the main festival stages Soundwave also runs a number of boat parties that embark twice a day on the waters of the beautiful Adriatic Sea, with the Kornati islands only a short distance away expect stunning scenery and sunsets, on top of this the festival also boasts it’s own onsite club to dance the night away under the moonlight at until the early hours.  
 
This year also sees the addition of a beautiful boutique campsite featuring thirty elegant Shikar tents from Jaipur, which bring a great addition of onsite sophistication to the festival. Take a dip in the Sea, pop back to your tent and then meet friends for some locally sourced food at the onsite festival restaurant. For those who want to kick back and relax alongside the awe-inspiring line up there is also Massage, Mini Golf and Table Tennis available onsite.
 
With plenty to do offsite, take in the local vibes with a stroll into the picture perfect local town of Tisno, enjoy the culinary delights of the local farming and fishing villages and explore the beautiful local Croatian coastline and national parks on foot, by car or jump on a boat and go island hopping, or if that just sounds all too hectic kick back and relax on some of Croatia’s famous beaches before, during or after the festival. For more information please visit: www.croatia.hr
 
Soundwave has become the summer highlight for a growing number of regulars who return year after year with a third of the tickets selling before any artists are announced. With a handful of festivals starting up in the concrete tourist hotspots across Croatia Soundwave has become the festival synonymous with beauty in addition to its amazing line-up. Soundwave sells out early every year, as ticket numbers are limited to retain its intimate spirit so expect tickets to sell out fast!

 

The Levellers, Dreadzone and more for Bearded Theory Festival

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LEVELLERS | THE DAMNED | DREADZONE
SHOW OF HANDS  | TERRORVISION | THE POPES | THE SELECTER
RADICAL DANCE FACTION | DR & THE MEDICS | 3 DAFT MONKEYS
SYSTEM 7 | PRONGHORN | BACK TO THE PLANET | MAD DOG MCRAE
KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS | CREDIT TO THE NATION
PLUS ‘SUNDAY LUNCHTIME’ SPECIAL GUESTS: WHEATUS

Many more acts still to be announced

Headlining Friday will be the Levellers, who’s music and ethos has had a major influence on many of Bearded Theory’s organisers and attendees alike. On Saturday night, Captain Sensible’s Gothic Punk legends The Damned are top of the bill.

Levellers

Incredibly, the greatest number of complaints Bearded Theory’s organisers received last year on any topic, was for not booking Dreadzone for the first time the festival’s history. To make amends, this year they return to close the festival on Sunday night.

Dreadzone

Other major acts also confirmed include The Selecter, Show of Hands, The Popes, Terrorvision, Back To The Planet, Dr & The Medics, Credit To The Nation and of course, perennial Bearded Theory favourites, 3 Daft Monkeys. The fabulous Wheatus will be performing the now-legendary Sunday lin

Bearded Theory has also confirmed details of a number of exciting changes for 2012. These include a creation of two entirely new areas; Tornado Town (a festival within a festival), and The Water’s Edge. Underlining their commitment to supporting local businesses, the festival have appointed Thornbridge Brewery in Bakwell, (located just 20 miles from the festival), to run their on-site bars.

Richard Bryan from Bearded Theory Festival says, “We are delighted to have be named UK’s Best Independent Festival at the prestigious AIM Music Awards in recognition of last year’s fabulous event. Everyone involved in Bearded Theory is already working hard to try and deliver an even better one for next year. With two totally revamped areas and a whole range of new activities planned, 2012 is shaping up to be a vintage year for Bearded Theory Festival.

Tickets are priced at £74 (Adults), £40 (Under 16’s), £25 (Under 12’s) and Under 5`s are free (ticket is still required). A Family Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Children is £190. Booking fees apply.

Tickets are available from www.beardedtheory.co.uk/shop, www.quaytickets.com or by calling 08432 081 835. All include 3 nights of camping and access to all music and on-site events. No day tickets will be sold for the 2012 event.

Upton International Music & Camping Festival details

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Upton International Music & Camping Festival, now in its 3rd year and gaining great local support as well as booking some of the biggest names in music history.

Amongst many, here are some of the bands you can expect to see over the 3 day festival, running 24th – 26th August Bank Holiday;

1970’s British rock band Saxon reformed from original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson as Oliver and Dawson’s Saxon.

Smash Hits of the 70’s & 80’s – Racey, performing all their classic hits such as ‘Some Girls’, ‘Lay you love on me’ & ‘Boy oh Boy’.

2 Tone Ska sensations The Selecter and The Beat.

Along with many more huge names such as Hazel O’Connor, Alvin Stardust, Doctor & the Medics, Mungo Jerry, The Mindbenders, China Crisis & Paul Young to mention a few!

Orgainsers say, we are over the moon with the high profile acts we have managed to book this year, it feels like the festival is really going forward and more big artists are wanting to be involved, which is very promising for the future – it can only get bigger and better!

Upton Festival welcomes all – New family camping enclosure this year, general camping and fantastic VanCamp area where campervan enthusiasts can have their very own area along the beautiful riverside to camp and show off their amazing motors!

Along with this Upton Festival organisers are introducing a 2nd Stage to 2012, geared up fully to local & fringe acts to give the local community a chance to show their talents;

Organisers say: “our newest and greatest achievement so far for the 2012 event is the great local support and push behind the festival on networking sites such as facebook and through our website also. We have been inundated with local acts that want to perform at the festival to push their own band profile, so much so that we have linked together with Cheltenham’s live music venue Subtone to launch a ‘battle of the bands’ type competition. The Winners will receive £1000 cash prize and a slot on the main stage at the festival.”

As with last year the organisers are offering local tradesmen a free space to trade at the festival and boast a great family friendly fun environment. Including a kid’s area where your children will find plenty to see and do, including Jumbo inflatable slides, sumo suits, bouncy castle, face-painting, glitter tattoos and much more. From the outset of the festival the organisers were keen to make this event a great for Worcestershire and encouraging tourism is Upton-upon-Severn, the festival team pride themselves on using as many local contractors as possible “Upton is such a beautiful town, full of great small shops and businesses. Certainly more people should visit it”

Chromeo, Cee Lo Green and more for Sónar Sao Paulo 2012

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Cee Lo GreenSonar São Paulo incorporates into its music program the Canadian DJ and producer duo Chromeo, well known for leading the renovation of disco; Cee Lo Green, star of new black music and who no other meets his match on stage; Skream, pioneer of the dub step sound and responsible for taking it to the charts, who will be accompanied by Mc Sgt. Pokes; the Project KTL, formed by Stephen O’Malley of Sunn O)))- & Peter Rehberg (Pita), two of the most important sound experimenters of today; the Dutch DJ and moombathon king Munchi; the Argentine digital cumbia duo Super Guachin; and the Brazilian Nedu Lopes –renowned DJ on the country’s electronic circuit– and Criolo –influent beat maker and hip hop renovator– and the partnership of Muti Randolph & Clara Sverner, with a classical piano show with interactive visuals.

Red Bull Music Academy –one of the main musical talent searchers on the planet– presents on the SonarVillage stage artists of the caliber of Flying Lotus, Rustie, James Holden, James Pants and Tiger & Woods, all of whom are internationally recognized, as are three young and vibrant local producers who are Pazes, Mauricio Fleury and Zegon.
All of which are added to the shows already confirmed; Björk, Justice, Modeselektor, Little Dragon, Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto, James Blake, Four Tet, Mogwai, Seth Troxler, Austra, Za!, Squarepusher, Hudson Mohawke, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Jeff Mills, John Talabot, Emicida, The Twelves, Bruno Belluomini, Psilosamples, Dago, Gui Boratto, Dj Marky Vs Patife, M Takara x Akin, Gang Do Eletro, Silva and Ricardo Donoso, making up a first-class line-up.

Check the full program here.

 
SonarPro
During both days of the festival, SonarPro will present new projects associated to art and technology, providing live demonstrations of the latest generation of products and organizing workshops with major figures and artists who work in the new media field. SonarPro enables attendees to share ideas, make contacts, and facilitate networking between creative industry working professionals.

Within the program, SonarPro highlights the presence of American artist Scott Snibbe (creator of iPhone and iPad apps for Björk’s latest album, “Biophilia”), the Canadian studio Eski (specialists in the latest generation applications for live shows) the Brazilian Muti Randolph (operating between technological design and architectural spaces) and the Catalan Conductr (creators of surprising audio applications for iPhone) Jocabola (generative systems and data visualizing) and the Music Technology Group team from ‘Universitat Pompeu Fabra’, inventors of the popular interactive musical instrument Reactable.

Check the full program here.

 
SonarCinema
SonarCinema is the area within the festival dedicated to the screening of films, documentaries and audiovisual pieces, which stand out for their quality, originality and artistic values. Amongst the screenings to be enjoyed are Finisterrae (the peculiar story of two ghosts on their journey to the end of the world), Dragonslayer (the day to day of a Californian skater) or High On Hope (the chronicle of the British rave scene during the depression of the late 80’s, early 90’s).

Sonarcinema will also include two themed menus of works selected by the Catalan festivals In-Edit (dedicated to musical documentary) and Screen From Barcelona (specializing in video-art).

 

Full lineup announced for Splendour Festival

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Already confirmed for the main stage are Dizzee Rascal, Razorlight, Katy B, Hard-Fi and Bjorn Again with alternative favourites Levellers and recently announced The Lightning Seeds confirmed for the Jagermeister stage. 

Levellers

Three live music stages, a comedy stage, kids’ zone, fairground, bars, stalls, food and a fabulous setting, makes Splendour one of the regions biggest and best live music festival. 

We can now confirm the full Splendour 2012 line up as:

Main Stage:

Dizzee Rascal
Razorlight
Katy B
Hard-Fi
Bjorn Again
Jake Bugg

Future Sound of Nottingham competition winner (the chance for a local band to take the opening slot on the main stage – visit www.nusic.org.uk for entry details)

 

Jagermeister stage:

Levellers
The Lightning Seeds
Ronika
To Kill A King
Vadoinmessico
Kappa Gamma
The Barnum Meserve
Childhood

Leftlion Courtyard Stage

Natalie Duncan
Miss 600
Nina Smith
Rob Green
Saint Raymond
Opie Dieno
Josh Keogh

Comedy stage

Compere: Dave Twentyman
Vince Atta
The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue
Anil Desai
Dave Eastgate
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

Nottingham singer song-writer, Jake Bugg, is the latest act confirmed to play the main stage with alternative rock band, The Lightning Seeds, confirmed to play the Jagermesiter stage, alongside folk rock band To Kill A King and psychedelic folk-pop band Vadoinmessico.

Splendour has a particularly strong local line up this year with Kappa Gamma, The Barnum Meserve, Opie Deino, Rob Green, Josh Keogh, Childhood, Saint Raymond, the yet to be announced NUSIC Future Sound of Nottingham competition winner who are all Nottingham based plus local acts returning to the Splendour stage include Jake Bugg, Ronika Natalie Duncan and Nina Smith. 

Tickets are on sale at www.splendourfestival.com or at the Rock City box office on Talbot Street or the Royal Centre. You can also buy tickets at any of the Nottingham City Council’s leisure centres.

Discount tickets are available for City of Nottingham residents with a valid Citycard.

Prices are:

  • £27.50 adult Citycard holders (City resident)
  • £15 11-17 year old Citycard 360 holders (City residents)
  • £27.50 11-17 year old non city resident (with an NG postcode)
  • £37.50 for standard entry
  • FREE for all children 10 years and under

Afrojack and more added to Creamfields 2012 lineup

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Following Friday’s line up announcement for Creamfields 2012 the UK’s No.1 dance festival have announced more acts to the bill.  Dancefloor hit machine Afrojack joins the bill performing on Saturday 25th August – the Grammy award winner’s peerless reputation as a producer has seen him work with the likes of Madonna and collaborate with some of the worlds most respected artists including Black Eyed Peas, Steve Aoki and David Guetta.  

AfrojackIn addition Goodgreef Xtra Hard make a welcome return offering a new twist for 2012, this year as an outdoor stage delivered by the ‘Best in British’ talent from all the key brands and labels in UK hard dance.   BBC Radio 1’s award winning Kutski headlines the stage alongside Kiddfectious legend Alex Kidd with support from the Awsum superstar Andy Whitby and king of the underground Mark EG plus the pioneers of the harder edged sound The Organ Donors and hardstyle’s finest duo Cally & Juice.   Goodgreef Xtra Hard also introduces you for the first time a selection of the hottest, new and rising names in the British hard dance scene.    

This year Creamfields has delivered one of the biggest electronic festival line up’s of the summer, which includes performances from deadmau5 (dance festival exclusive), Tiësto (exclusive), David Guetta (dance festival exclusive), Avicii (dance festival exclusive), Skrillex, Calvin Harris (dance festival exclusive), Example (dance festival exclusive), Axwell, Steve Angello (exclusive), Sebastian Ingrosso (Exclusive), Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Richie Hawtin, Sub Focus (Live), Knife Party, Laidback Luke (exclusive), Steve Aoki, Eddie Halliwell, Ferry Corsten, Loco Dice (exclusive), Seth Troxler, Major Lazer, A-Trak, Sander van Doorn, John Digweed and Joris Voorn. 

Stop Making Sense Festival announces full lineup

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Lil' Louis / Ron Trent & Chez Damier / Benji B & MC Judah / Adrian Sherwood
A.Skillz / Move D / Steffi / Deetron / Tortured Soul (live) / Jimmy Edgar (live) 
The Correspondents (live) and many more… 
 
Going bold with a lineup that reads like a who’s who of UK and European electronic music, Stop Making Sense 2012 looks stronger than ever – where London, Berlin and Paris collide. 
 
The Stop Making Sense 2012 lineup brings together the cream of dance music talent for five days and nights of partying by the sea – with Lil’ Louis, Benji B & MC Judah, Ron Trent & Chez Damier, Move D, A Skillz, Adrian Sherwood, Steffi and Deetron, plus Tortured Soul, Jimmy Edgar and The Correspondents live – and that’s only some of what you can expect!
 
One of the founding fathers of house music, Lil’ Louis is an internationally renowned artist, producer, DJ, songwriter and author. Epitomising the sound of Chicago house, Lil’ Louis is a true legend. Also repping Chicago house are Ron Trent & Chez Damier. The pair, who founded Prescription Records – widely considered one of the most forward-thinking electronic music labels of all time – in the early ‘90s, are reunited for the first time in 15 years!
 
Deviation head and Radio 1 DJ, Benji B is renowned for his eclectic and diverse collection and his broad DJ style, where genres are mixed and matched seamlessly. Pioneer dub producer, experimentalist and reggae champion, Adrian Sherwood promises a set that celebrates his three decades in the business. Remix mastermind, A.Skillz ups the ante, with his mashup party style.
 
German house and techno producer Move D pushes boundaries and opens new doors with his music. Experimental and exciting, his will be a set to remember. Dutch DJ, producer, label boss and OstGut Ton favourite, Steffi is one of electronic music’s most skillful DJs. She’ll mix up an eclectic set that will delve into deep, analogue and disco house. And, with sets that last the dancefloor distance, Swiss techno DJ and producer Deetron brings his bouncy, melodic Detroit-loving sound, promising to be a highlight.
Brooklyn’s Tortured Soul bring their live house music show – renowned as they are for their soulful sound and intriguing performances. An exponent of electronic eclecticism, Jimmy Edgar funks it up, and with a new album coming in June his set is sure to offer plenty of surprises. And, rounding up the live headliners, The Correspondents return to Stop Making Sense, exploring their own twisted history of music, taking in jazz, electro, jungle, dubstep and drum’n’bass – with bounding MC Mr Bruce over the top.
 
As well as a bundle of headliners who could hold this five-day party on their own, Stop Making Sense 2012 is serving up a stunning list of DJs and acts, including Dark Sky, Daniel Avery (Stopmakingme), Nick Höppner, Sketchy, Moxie, George Fitzgerald, Etienne Tron, Hannah Holland, Another Amit and Sven Weisemann, and a whole list of others… 
 
Stop Making Sense 2012 presents a stellar lineup of acts from across the dance music spectrum – from jazz, Latin and Afro house, to Chicago via Detroit and techno, through reggae, dubstep and electro – a kaleidoscope of sun, sea and electronic entertainment. 
 
The music programme runs 12pm until 1am in Tisno, with two stages, boat parties, a private beach, tiki bars, and much more… From 11pm to 7am, the late-night action continues at the local Barbarella’s open-air club. There’s nothing better than partying under Croatian stars until a steady sunrise takes revellers into a new day of the nonsensical and sublime.
 
Stop Making Sense is a music and dance festival, a summer haven and a sunshine getaway all rolled into one. But it’s really mostly about a true love of music. Get involved!
 
TICKETS: Early bird tickets have now sold out. But tickets are still only £100. http://stopmakingsense.eu/?p=628
TRAVEL/ACCOMMODATION: The closest airports to Tisno are Zadar and Split, both serviced by Ryanair and Easyjet, and approximately a 60-minute drive away. Stop Making Sense works with a local transfer company to make the trip to and from the airport a breeze. Stop Making Sense 2012 also has on-site accommodation. Not too close to the stages, yet within crawling distance to all the action. For more information and bookings check out www.stopmakingsense.eu.

Bilbao BBK Live announce Mumford and Sons and more

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Mumford & Sons, The Maccabees, Garbage, Block Party, Enter Shikari, Four Tet, Young Guns, Pure Love, Ben Howard, The Jon Spencer Blues Band Explosion, Here We Go Magic and local talent Zea Mays have all been added to the line-up of the event, due to take place from the 12th to 14th July in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao.

Mumford and Sons

Having already confirmed headliners The Cure and Radiohead plus performances from the likes of The Kooks, Glasvegas, Noah and the Whale and Warpaint amongst others, Bilbao BBK Live festival once again attracts the biggest names in music. Previous editions of the event have included headliners such as Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Depeche Mode, Jane’s Addiction, RHCP and Suede.

Three Day tickets to the festival, including camping, are available for just £88+ booking fee. One Day Tickets are available for £46+ booking fee; all on See Tickets, Ticketweb and Lastminute.com.