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Malta’s Sunscape 2015 lineup complete

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Europe's most intimate island festival returns for its second year inviting festival-revellers to its stunning shores to experience three days of incredible music, art, lifestyle and wellbeing. Having recently received endorsement from the European Capital of Culture, V2018 Foundation, the organisation will be supporting Sunscape into becoming Europe’s main destination for Experiential Art.

For those looking for alternative and experimental music, electroswing, psy-ambient, and live acts, The Reflections Stage at Sunscape will be the place to see the likes of Shpongle and Goldfish (live), not to mention Malta's hottest export Electro-Swing Malta. The Enter Mundos Stage will feature a carefully curated selection of top, local and international underground artists from the House and Techno sphere includingM.A.N.D.Y, DJ T and Audiofly and Maxxi Soundsystem. 

Revellers can also experience a very special showcase from Spanish outfit FACT and Berlin label Serialismfeaturing Livio & Roby, Fur Coat, Konrad Black, Azimute and FACT Worldwide Residents. The newNautilus Stage will see Drum & Bass legends perform hosted by Jamais Vu including LTJ Bukem, Fabio, Grooverider, Bailey, Randall, Jumping Jack Frost and more. The Calypso Lodge will feature exclusive day parties on a breathtaking terrace overlooking the festival site and bay, highlights including Shane Watcha and Elon. For those wanting to take things down a notch, the Star Lounge will host reggae and downtempo music along with plush sofas and cushions to chill out in comfort either in the shade or under the stars. Finally, the Off Grid (Eco Stage) will see unplugged live artists perform directly on the beach – expect drumming circles and acoustic artist, whilst all lighting and amplification powered from alternative sources such as solar or kinetic energy.

Much more than just a music festival Sunscape will programme several areas that provoke thought, empower and broaden the mind. The Transformation Area co-hosted by Why Not? will provide experiential, inspiring and educational workshops from singing and songwriting to astrology, plus meditation sessions and talks on subjects such as Tarot Reading and Mystical Gozo. The Holistic Area will offer a wonderful selection of healing therapies from many different practitioners including Ayurvedic massage, Reiki Healing, Swedish body massage, aromatherapy massage and much more.

This year's festival celebrates Art through architecture and can confirm a live installation will be built during the festival by student architect organisation SACES. Guests will also be able and encouraged to participate in the build across the the three days. Arts & Crafts such as art expos, live painting, artist and artisan stalls will feature heavily, whilst Sunscapers can get their hands on handmade clothing, costumes and crafts at the theEthnic Market. The Food Market will offer a cornucopia of savoury and sweet delicacies from Malta and around the world which can be worked off at the various beach activities on offer including sunrise & sunset Yoga and even surfboard Yoga, plus Pilates and Tai Chi, water sports with diving, jet ski, paddleboat and para sailing.

More artists added to Malta’s Sunscape Festival lineup

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Electronic label Get Physical will bring the label stalwarts to the fold with founders M.A.N.D.Y. and DJ T. What's more festival-goers can look forward to the distinctive rolling sounds of Fur Coat, a South American duo synonymous with Crosstown Rebels who will be special guests of the FACT Showcase, as well as LTJ Bukem a drum n' bass and breakbeat pioneer who pushed the genres out of small clubs in London to the mainstream. Two very special live performances come in the form of The Mole, a Canadian artist who has been pushing boundaries within electronic music since the 90's, and Stimulus Timbre – a Maltese artist who's music rides the ambient side of electronica. 

The first release of Sunscape 2015 saw alternative acts such as Shpongle and Goldfish revealed for the Reflections stage, not to mention a very special showcase from Spanish outfit FACT and Berlin label Serialismfeaturing Livio & Roby, Konrad Black, Azimute and FACT Worldwide Residents. The new Nautilus stage will see Drum & Bass legends perform hosted by Jamais Vu including Fabio & Grooverider, Jumping Jack Frost,DJ Bailey and DJ Randall. One sure highlight and returning for 2015 is Electro-Swing Malta, tone of the country's hottest exports the infectious band have toured some of the biggest clubs in Europe and bring smiles wherever they go.

Much more than just a music festival Sunscape Festival will programme several areas that celebrate ARTand LIFESTYLE. The Art will feature collaborative installations by local and international Artists, Designers and Architects, Art Exhibitions, Live Art, Face Painting, Body Art & Henna, Visionary & geometric art and poetry. The Lifestyle area will include eclectic empowering workshops, talks & meditations throughout the day plus a carefully curated holistic area with Ayurvedic massage, Reiki Healing, Swedish body massage, aromatherapy massage and much more. There will be a sequinariun, tarot readings, meditations, sunrise & sunset Yoga and even surfboard Yoga, plus Pilates and Thai Chi and water sports with diving, jet ski, paddleboat and para sailing.