Family Piknik Announces 2023 Festival Dates

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Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer, ANNA, Margaret Dygas, Anthea, Gene On Earth, Raresh and more headline
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Pioneering and legendary French festival FAMILY PIKNIK, which was recently voted #57 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals, today drops an all-star menu for this year’s event on August 5 and 6th with Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer, ANNA, Margaret Dygas, Josh Wink, Raresh, Patrice Bäumel, Fumiya Tanaka, tINI b2b Anthea & many more…
After a hugely successful debut last year, the festival once again goes down in Frontignan next to the Mediterranean sea, which is easily accessible with direct trains from Montpellier. It is a charming city offering many advantages: 7kms of beaches, water sports, delicious local wine, oysters and great local food and now the most friendly music outdoor festival with the best talents in house, techno, deep and electronic music
Says TOM POOKS – Family Piknik founder, “This venue sticks to our values and initial concept, with a wide open terrain, trees and nature all around. It’s just only 10 minutes away from Montpellier by train and next to the Mediterranean sea. The perfect summer spot!”
EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES 
Since its debut in 2012, Family Piknik Festival has always invited the biggest house and techno talents to deliver exclusive performances and rare extended sets. 2023 won’t be any exception, with than exclusive French appearance from the king Carl Cox himself. Four years after a legendary extended set next to Sven Väth, the British superstar will showcase his new Hybrid Live set exclusively on Family Piknik’s stage on Sunday 6th of August. He will be joined by many of his favourite Live acts, including Christopher Coe, Hannes Bieger and Marc Romboy, most of them now being linked to Cox & Coe’s Awesome Soundwave project.
Sunday’s main stage will entirely focus on LIVE performances, from opening to closing. French duo Popof & Space 92 will also exclusively share their explosive Turbulences show, while Berlin’s new rising talent Joplyn is set to be one of the most promising newcomers of this 2023 edition. After years of back-to-back sessions, Family Piknik’s head honchos Tom Pooks & Joy Kitikonti will also launch their new Live set-up on that day.
On Saturday 5th of August, there will be another highly expected exclusive performance at Family Piknik, with German’s talent Ben Böhmer dropping his Live show in the middle of the afternoon. Anjunadeep’s stalwart will line up next to French newcomers Abstraal and Romain Garcia, before the stage progressively switches from deep melodic to something much more techno, with the likes of Patrice Bäumel, Josh Wink, Nakadia, ANNA and Adam Beyer, the Swedish DJ and producer who has been leading the techno industry for 15 years with his own label Drumcode, will be back to Family Piknik two years after a mesmerising first session next to Reinier Zonneveld.
FAMILY NOMAD STAGE
Family Piknik’s second stage, named Family Nomad Stage, will offer a totally different experience from the main stage. Built under some ethnic tents, with an innovative circular dancefloor, there will be a great proximity between the artists and the audience. Musically, this stage will look like an immersive travel through the waves of minimal, ethnic, micro and mental House music.
Romanian’s talent Raresh, member of the famous RPR Soundsystem and regular partner of Ricardo Villalobos, will be one of the highlights of this special stage on Saturday 5th of August, along with Berlin’s finest digger Margaret Dygas and living legend Fumiya Tanaka. On the following day, Sunday 6th of August, an exclusive back-to-back session with tINI & Anthea is sure to turn the dance floor upside down. Gene on Earth, Man/ipulate, Illi & Nikizi, Mood Gorning & Albanø and several other French support acts will spread the finest underground music through the week-end under this brand new Nomad Stage.
FAMILY CAMP
This is one of the main new additions to Family Piknik’s festival this year, the Family Camp will welcome festival attendees from Friday 4th to Monday 7th of August. This camping area will be settled next to the festival, with all the requested services to enjoy a great camping experience. May you bring your own tent or rent a premium Tipi, you’ll live in a cool village for this special week-end without worrying about your safety or your budget. Easy, cheap and convenient, Family Camp is the ideal solution to enjoy the best festival experience.
With the Mediterranean sea being just a few minutes away (walking, cycling or by bus), campers will be able to enjoy miles of wonderful beaches, while several chill zones will be built inside the camp. As Frontignan’s tourist area is often busy during the summer, making it difficult to find the right accommodation at a decent price, Family Camp is the best solution! What’s more, there are serious rumours about a free Opening Beach Party taking place on Friday 4th of August, which could give you a good reason to stay for three nights in the camp.

Victorious – 2023 Preview

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Victorious is back this year from 25 to 27 August 2023 in Southsea and the headliners are bigger than ever:

JAMIROQUAI

KASABIAN

MUMFORD & SONS

ALONGSIDE 30+ WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS 

PETE TONG IBIZA CLASSICS | BEN HOWARD | KAISER CHIEFS | ELLIE GOULDING | JAKE BUGG | 

ALT-J | JOHNNY MARR | PALE WAVES | BLOSSOMS | FRIENDLY FIRES | 

SIGRID | BELLE AND SEBASTIAN | ANNIE MAC | THE CORAL | KATE NASH | THE VACCINES | 

In a UK exclusive for Victorious, Mumford and Sons have recently been announced as headliners for the Sunday night.

They join Jamiroquai, who will bring a mix of acid-jazz, funky dancing and surely some of frontman Jay Kay’s crazy hats.

Saturday night sees Kasabian headline the main stage, with alt-J taking over the impressive Solent background of the Castle Stage.

Elsewhere on the line-up is singer-songwriter Ben Howard, while Sigrid will bring her charming Norwegian pop back to the south-coast.

Victorious is also renowned for its extra special early afternoon guests and this year is no different. Blossoms kick off events on the Friday – a first at this years event to have a full line up over three days! Natalie Imbruglia gets the party started on Saturday, while Hard-Fi will be hard-to-beat on Sunday.

Many more acts can be seen on the poster above.

Tickets for Victorious Festival 2023 are on sale now – you can purchase yours here.

If you’re still unsure, a full review of last years memorable event can be seen below. See you there – you don’t want to miss this.

Victorious Festival 2022 – Review

https://www.summerfestivalguide.co.uk/author/graham-tarrant/

Reinier Zonneveld and Kiki Solvej Join Forces on New EP “Keine Liebe, Kein Rave” which is out now on Filth On Acid

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The mighty Filth on Acid kicks on with label head Reinier Zonneveld joining forces with Kiki Solvej to release their very first EP together, “Keine Liebe, Kein Rave”! It features two new tracks to blow up your next party.
Kiki Solvej is a German DJ, producer and vocalist with a lifelong connection to music. She has performed on mega stages like Tomorrowland and debuted on this label late last year. Reinier Zonneveld is on a fine run of form having revitalised hard techno and acid over the last couple of years with his faithless label, DJ sets and unique live shows.
Says Kiki:
‘Keine Liebe, Kein Rave’ is about the love you feel, when you are – let’s say it like this (laughs) a ‘real raver’. Without true emotions there is no real rave. And this is always something that Reinier and I have in common so much. Our love for each other, our love for the music, the scene, the rave. This is why we’re here.
Says Reinier:
What we tried to pack into this so special track is what being at a rave is giving us: feeling the extreme, the lightness, the powerful, the hedonism (in a good way), the realness and most of all the connection to other people. Having the connection to each other while touring the world, making music together and sharing our passion and then also being connected to so many other people is what feeds us every day new energy.
‘Keine Liebe, Kein Rave’ kicks off with rock solid drums and a machine beat that will lock in the crowd then blow its mind with mind alterings synths that fizz with real energy. Dark vocal loops add more intensity to this funky banger. Royal then brings the laser lit rave sounds with flashes of acid and bright synths over quick techno beats.
This is another triumph from this label.
Artist(s): Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Title: Keine Liebe, Kein Rave
Record Label: Filth On Acid
Cat.Number: FOA128
Release Date: 17th March 2023 [Beatport + Streaming (2 weeks)]
31st March 2023 (all other download stores)
Tracklist : 
1) Keine Liebe, Kein Rave
2) Royal
 

Images Gallery – We Belong Here 2023

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There are so many things to love about Common Ground Presents: We Belong Here in Miami.

One of them is the circular stage known as the first ever 360 experience. It is a unique way to be fully immersed in music as you dance at the centre of the action with sound all around. 

Another is the setting, right on the Atlantic with mesmeric views, sweeping beaches and acres of historic Virginia Key Beach Park to explore. 

The third is the line up with names like Themba, Kaskade Redux, Lane 8, Korolova, James Hyp, Gioli & Assia, Calussa b2b Malone and many more.

These pictures convey some of the magic of the escape and we can’t recommend it enough. 
 
 

Bedouin Announce Pacha Ibiza Residency and Unveil Second Single “Aliens” From Debut Album Temple of Dreams 

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“Aliens”
Human By Default
March 17th, 2023

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Genre-bending duo Bedouin build on the success of first single “Voices In My Head” with news of “Alien”, a second single from their debut album which arrives ahead of the opening party for their Saga Residency at Pacha Ibiza on May 24th.

The acclaimed duo’s weekly Ibiza residency and event concept, Saga, quickly cemented itself as one of the island’s most sought-after weekly parties soon after it launched. It earned the 2019 award for “Best Night In Ibiza” by the DJ awards and then made a huge move to Pacha last summer. It was a huge success and became the most talked about on the island with world class guests and the signature production making event even a mesmeric and immersive experience with guests like Black Coffee, Luciano, Danny Tenaglia, Layla Benitez, Bob Moses and tens more.

The magical Middle Eastern-inspired sounds come infused with incense, soft and warm lighting and an enticingly beautiful, dramatically fresh and infectiously blended soundtrack each and every Wednesday. The first party of the new season is on May 24th with further Saga exclusives to take place in both New York City on April 22nd at Brooklyn Mirage and London on April 1st at Koko with live performers, art and exclusive performances.

The just-released “Aliens” is a celestial club cut that blends surreal lyrical imagery into a hypnotic mixture of pulsating percussive kicks and spacey synths. As intricate and intentional as it is catchy, the single is a prime teaser of what to expect from Temple of Dreams via Bedouin’s own label Human By Default. “Aliens” comes alongside a surreal music video directed by Christian Lamb (John Mayer, OneRepublic) that tracks the movements of a masked figure from childhood to adulthood. As the protagonist blankly spectates on a world with arguing parents and packed clubs, the visuals — at times tragic and other times blissful — are as mystifying as the music. In collaboration with Lamb, the duo of Bedouin add another fascinating dimension to their work.

Between Bedouin’s Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe, the gestation of their new track began when Rami wrote a personal poem and Tamer built lead elements around those words, effortlessly evolving into traditional lyrics and electronic catharsis. The musicians, singer-songwriters, and producers in Bedouin have spent the better part of a decade fine-tuning their sound, which draws as much from their Middle Eastern heritage as it does their world travels as DJs playing iconic venues across the globe. Malki explains the forthcoming Temple of Dreams looks to “experiment and push the boundaries.” It differs from their previous work, as the album is intended to be a deep listening experience for the fans, rather than a slew of club cuts.

2023 is set to belong to Bedouin as the ever creative pair continue to reach new heights with each new original tune and spellbinding Saga party.

For more on Bedouin head to:
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Adam Port & Monolink Combine for Powerful “Point Of No Return” on Afterlife

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Highly accomplished artists Adam Port & Monolink join forces for a spine-tingling link up.

Underpinned by a hypnotic main riff, this cut utilises the power of Monolink’s haunting vocals. Alongside a rousing instrumental, this track’s components make for an emotionally-charged journey… 

 
Artist(s): Adam Port & Monolink
Title: Point Of No Return
Record Label: Afterlife
Cat.Number: AL077
Release Date: 15th March 2023 

Tracklist:
1) Point Of No Return 

Petar Dundov Joins Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich & Paavo Järvi for tonhalleLATE in Zurich, Switzerland

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tonhalleLATE is the ever-popular and usually sold-out concert and party series of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich. In the first part of the evening, the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich will perform “An Alpine Symphony” by Richard Strauss under the baton of our Music Director Paavo Järvi.

An Alpine tour in the evening? No problem, that’s exactly what Strauss’ “Alpine Symphony” is for. Strauss himself was a passionate mountaineer, and he composed everything here that he experienced in nature: the sunrise and a waterfall, the happiness on the summit, and the thunderstorm on the descent. The only thing missing is relaxation after the exertions. The musicians of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and the Croatian techno-producer Petar Dundov are responsible for this in the second part of the evening – with the legendary fusion of classical and electronic music.

French 79 Drops Exclusive Video for his Second Single ‘Life Is Like’ of his Upcoming ‘TEENAGERS’ LP

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The video is directed by the the French duo The Cauboys
Stream and download the exclusive music video here
The Cauboyz duo has always been in charge of French 79’s visual art direction. For Simon
Henner, “They are part of French 79’s project. We spent our childhood and teenage years
together. We understand each other at a glance. It’s crazy to be that much on the same
page.” An incredibly rare work-life relationship.
“Life is Like tells of a musician’s journey or itinerary. If the music video embodies three phases
of his life, it helps us give a glimpse at the intimacy of a character through a window. Here,
architecture and time seem to intertwine and create a monolithic sequence. The perception of
time evolves with age. The tender age was yesterday and yet, it is already so far away. What
is left of our childhood? From the time when dreams were as powerful as life. Where building
an ego was as much as when the architect completes a bridge. What is left of our
adolescence? Our first experiences, our fleeting loves… ? These creative moments resonate in
us as adults, with nostalgia driving our creation instincts. This music is so heady that the
synths’s reverb seems to echo in these private places. The story of a piece, from its first dream
to the release of the album. The position of the musician, at the center of our lives through
his.”
Cauboyz

Framework Announce Coachella After Parties with Jamie Jones, Pawsa, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Chris Lake b2b Fisher and More Headlining

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Los Angeles’s pioneering underground party Framework in the Desert is returning to the epic active airport hangar Atlantic Aviation in Thermal, California. From April 14 – 16 2023, the likes of Jamie Jones, Pawsa, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Gordo b2b Colyn, Camelphat b2b Carlita, Chris Lake b2b Fisher, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet and more will all play and individual or three day passes are available now from $55 at https://arep.co/p/framework-in-the-desert.
 
Over the last decade, Framework has established itself as the most cutting edge, diverse and carefully curated underground event producers coming out of Los Angeles. In all it has welcomed more than 200 of the world’s most influential artists with over 1.5 million dancers having the night of their lives at some 35 different international venues across the world. Framework has garnered immense industry respect and has in turn become one of the leading consultants, talent buyers, and marketing partners for brands looking to offer the most authentic and novel underground experiences in new and emerging regions.
Amongst many other standout events Framework has hosted the Yuma Stage at Coachella since 2013, brought the first ever live electronic music show to The Torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, introduced the Art of the Wild music and arts festival to Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas, hosted full sale events with world-class production at Pershing Square in downtown LA, put on a boutique live show at LA’s historic train station Union Station with WhoMadeWho, did a series of  stylish and intimate events at Schragers West Hollywood edition with on point artists like SG Lewis, Amtrac, TEED, Hot Chip and Channel Tres who ended up going b2b with Ty Dolla $ign  and has worked with the likes of Goldenvoice, Coachella, Red Bull, Soundcloud, Youth to the People, Dice and many more.
Atlantic Aviation is an unreal setting that made for a spectacular debut event last year with the likes of a Purple Disco Machine, Peggy Gou, Dixon and a first ever Black Coffee b2b The Martinez Brothers set. Around 10000 people attended across their three day hanger takeover last year, which featured world class lighting and sound systems making it a high level experience that broke company and market records. The hangar is just 40 minutes from Palm Springs and 12 minutes from Coachella Festival Grounds and is transformed with Framework’s signature production. This high level attention to detail explains why Framework has such a devoted following and includes collaborations with award winning designers, huge investment in state of the art lighting and world beating sound design.
Says Founder Kobi Danan, “Our commitment to innovation and delivering unforgettable music experiences remains steadfast and drives us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of underground music events.  After an unprecedented debut at Atlantic Aviation last year (previously known as Ross Aviation), Framework and our partners are truly looking forward to making our return to Coachella Valley for a second year. With the stunning backdrop of a live airport hangar soundtracked by the cross-genre diversity of this year’s lineup, our sights are set on what will be another extraordinary weekend.”
This mouthwatering three day series sees Framework once again reach new heights starting on Friday with Jamie Jones, Mochakk, Pawsa and Special Guest: Channel Tres. On Saturday it’s Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Gordo b2b Colyn, Camelphat b2b Carlita and Keyspan b2b Minus the Light, then finally on Sunday Framework Presents: Under Construction with Chris Lake b2b Fisher, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet and Airrica.
This is another landmark series for Framework who continue to bring all new and immersive underground experiences to discerning dancers around the world.

London’s Iconic Studio 338 brings open-air parties to Sheffield this summer

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London’s influential Studio 338 offers one of the most complete and authentic electronic music experiences in the world and it’s coming to Sheffield.

Studio 338 presents Outsiderz will line-up three special parties at the unique 2000-capacity open-air venue, Steel Yard Hub, with globally renowned brands Release, Space Ibiza and Sankeys in May, July and September, running from 12pm to 1pm. Expect Studio 338’s famously high-spec production and powerful sound systems to ensure these are three historic Northern parties you don’t want to miss.

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Studio 338 sits in DJ Mag’s top 30 clubs in the world and is no stranger to putting on breathtaking events. Over the last decade, the multi-space venue has done it all from main room raving to outdoor dancing and all that know-how will help make this exclusive series utterly unforgettable. The venue is a rarely used open-air box park, which will be fully equipped by a world class sound system and will feature a wide range of street food, cocktails, art installations and production.

The program begins with a massive opening party from the flagship label Release on 27th May, followed by the world’s number one club, Space Ibiza on 15th July with a huge lineup of house talents, then the series draws to a close on September 30th as famous Northern party crew, Sankeys, will bring the heat. Between them, Studio 338 and the three brands have previously hosted world-renown artists such as Marco Carola, Ilario Alicante, Mathew Jonson, Steve Lawler, Matthias Tanzmann, Richy Ahmed, wAFF, Seb Zito, Darius Syrossian, AMINE Edge & Dance, Todd Edwards, Davide Squillace, Norma Jay and hundreds more so you will not be disappointed.

Keep your eyes peeled for three bold line-ups that will bring pure musical class to these all new outdoor experiences.

Studio 338 presents Outsiderz (plus more TBA):
27th May – Release (series opening)
15th July – Space