Lineup additions for Monegros Desert Festival

Take out your agenda, and start planning summer; the 19th edition of Monegros Desert Festival will take place on July 20th 2013. The biggest electronic music festival, the biggest rave in Spain. A lot of terms are used in an attempt to describe this festival; however it is literally impossible to put in plain words if you have not had the chance to attend it. A Life experience! Set in the desert, 40 000 people, 20hrs non-stop music, alternating between Electro, Techno, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass & Dubstep, Monegros is a unique event.

ARTISTS HIGHLIGHTED THE BLOODY BEETROOTS – LIVE

Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, the bastard son of the Misfits and Daft Punk. Bloody Beetroots is a worldwide phenomenon under which the producer and dj Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo operates. The Bloody Beetroots will perform their new live show for Monegros festival as one of two exclusive shows in Spain this year.

The Bloody Beetroots

PACO OSUNA (festival closing set)

Spanish techno DJ and producer who has released on Plus8 as well as his own label Mindshake. He is famous for his dynamic sets, and a unique connectionwith his audience. Paco has won many awards including best spanish DJ for DJ Mag Spain and Vicious Magazine. He will be in charge of the difficult task of closing the festival on the main stage. Not a bad thing as last year ́s artist responsible for this was Richie hawtin.

ADAM BEYER VS JOSEPH CAPRIATI (b2b techno set)

Alongside Stockholm ́s Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull and Jesper Dahlback, Adam Beyer has become synonymous with the techno sound of Sweden, which has quite literally shaken the world since the mid-nineties. The head of Drumcode will be supported by the new Italian sensation Joseph Capriati, for a special techno back 2 back set. Joseph Capriati can be described as one of the new heavyweight on Drumcode, playing on main festival stages such as Time Warp and Awakenings.

LUCIANO, LOCO DICE Y MARCO CAROLA ON ELROW STAGE

The most colourful and crazy stage comes back in full action. Elrow stage will cater once again for 15 000 fans, all dancing from sunset till sunrise under the stars to the beats and grooves of three of the biggest tenors: Luciano, Loco Dice and Marco Carola.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW – 65€ + BF!

Until May 1st, you can buy your ticket for 65€ (+ distribution costs) through our websitewww.monegrosfestival.com. On May 1st , we will release the rest of the line-up and the ticket price will rise to 75€ (+ distribution costs).

The entrance to the festival includes: access to the festival + Merchandising gift

Don’t miss it! Join us on the 20th July, for the biggest party of the Year! You can find all the information and purchase the tickets on

 

Monegros Festival update

The biggest electronic music festival, the biggest rave in Spain. A lot of terms are used in an attempt to describe this festival, however it is literally impossible to put in plain words if you have not had the chance to attend it. 

David GuettaA Life experience! Set in the desert, 40 000 people, 20hrs non-stop music, alternating between Electro, Techno, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass & Dubstep, on 5 simultaneous stages, Monegros is a unique event.
On top of the first artists released (Boys Noize, Paul Kalkbrenner live, Luciano, Vitalic, Steve Aoki y Dirtyphonics live); comes an array of 50+ artists covering all spectres of the electronic music scene. From the pophouse of megastar David Guetta, the Dubstep wobbles of Caspa, Benga and Rusko, and vintage sounds of techno pioneers such as Carl Cox, Dave Clarke and Richie Hawtin. The 2011 edition of Monegros Festival will cover and cater to all electronic music lovers.
 
NOT TO BE MISSED: A preview of what happened last year - Video Teaser
 
WHEN: 23rd JULY 2011
TIME: from 5pm on Saturday 23rd till 1pm on Sunday 24th of July
WHERE: Recinto Monegros en Fraga, provincia de Huesca. Km. 417 de la carretera N-II
 
MONEGROS FESTIVAL* 23/7/2011


David Guetta * Busta Rhymes
 
Andy C + MC GQ * Benga & Youngman * Boys Noize * Brodinski * Camo & Crooked * Carl Cox * Caspa & MC Rod Azlan * Chris Liebing * Crookers * Dave Clarke * Dirtyphonics (live) * Dr. Lektroluv * Frivolous * Gaiser (live) * God’s Army aka Frank Kvitta & Boris S (live) * Hablando En Plata * Hellfish * Infected Mushroom (live) * John Digweed * Joseph Capriati * Josh Wink * Keygen Kaotic * Killa Productions: Ben Sims vs. Paul Mac * Loco Dice * Luciano * M.A.N.D.Y. * Mar-T * Marco Carola * Micropoint (live) * Narcotek Sound System (Guigoo / Seno / Weser) * Niskerone * Noisia (3 DJ’s set) * O.B.I. – live * Oscar Mulero vs. Reeko * Paco Osuna * Paul Kalkbrenner (live) * Paul Ritch (live) * Pet Duo (live) * Popof * Rapsusklei * Richie Hawtin * Rusko * Sho Hai * Steve Aoki * Steve Lawler * Technasia (DJ set) * The Sickest Squad  * Tiefschwarz (Basti DJ set) * Tiga * Tote King * Underdogz (DJ Lukas & Malke- live) * Vitalic (V Mirror live V.2)
+ Andrés Campo * DJ Domi + MC’s Mood & Mantisse * Fran The Breakstorm & MC Prince Osito & MC R-Vee * Fatima Hajji * Noaipre * Raúl Mezcolanza * Salvatorecoco *
ElRow Sunday Morning presents: Marc Maya * Mario Biani * Oscar Aguilera * Toni Varga *
 
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The 2011 edition of Monegros will be celebrated with the live performance of Paul Kalkbrenner, strong from his “Berlin Calling” appearance and soundtrack production. After touring the world with his live show, we are lucky to have him play in the middle of our stunning desert surroundings for our 40 000 patrons. Expect to hear some of his new material as Paul Kalkbrenner just released his new album “ICKE WIEDER”
French producer Vitalic will also showcase his new live – V Mirror 2.0. For those who never had the chance to experience his show, it is an amazing opportunity to see how visuals can perfectly match electronic music in a astonishing way that you won’t forget.
 
HIP HOP
After the cancellation of his European tour last year due to internal management problems – we have the pleasure to announce the return of the mighty Busta Rhymes for Monegros 2011. Expect speed, jumps and sweat, as Busta is known as one the best live hip-hop show on earth. He will be supported by the crème of Spanish Hip Hop: Tote King, Sho Hai, Hablando en Plata and Rapsusklei.
 
TECHNO –THE RETURN OF THE OPEN AIR STAGE
Monegros goes back to its roots and reopens the OPEN AIR Stage. Expect full techno and minimal. From Dave Clarke to Loco Dice, Marco Carola and Steve Lawler, the open Air will cater to 15 000 techno fans – all dancing from Sunset till Sunrise under the stars. The Open air will also close with a showcase of the famous Barcelona after parties – ELROW. Expect craziness, toys, inflatables, party costumes – ELROW takes the party wherever they go.
 
ELECTRO
Monegros has always tried to cater to all electronic music lovers. This year electro lovers will have the chance to see Boys Noize on the Main Stage. Only doing 10 appearances around the world with his special show this year. Monegros patrons will be some of the lucky few with the chance to experience it. Boys Noize will have the support of Steve Aoki, Crookers, Tiga, Dr. Lektroluv and Brodinski.
 
DRUM & BASS
Monegros has always supported Drum&Bass and Dubstep. This year the legendary Andy C, regarded by many as the best D&B DJ in the World, will show us why he is considered the 3 decks wizard. Dirtyphonics will show us why the French do it better with a killer live, and Noisia will be closing the deal with a 6 hands DJs set, rare to be seen.
On the Dubstep front, Monegros patrons will have the chance to see three of the main actors of the scene. Caspa & MC Rod Azlan, Rusko and Benga & Youngman. All revered stars around the world.
 
HARD TECHNO
For those who like it fast, loud and hard, Monegros will once again support artists such as Narkotek Sound Sytsem, The Sickest Squad or Keygen Kaotic. However this year should see fans of Hard Techno and Schranz extra pleased with special live sets from God’s Army (Frank Kvitta and Boris S), Underdogz (Lukas & Malke) as well as Pet Duo.
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – 70€ + BF!
Once again we start the sale with a special offer for all budgets. Until July 22th you can buy your ticket for 70 € (+ distribution costs) through our website www.monegrosfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.es.
The entrance to the festival includes: access to the festival + Merchandising gift + 1 San Miguel Beer.

BUS TICKETS ON SALE:
For the ones who need to plan their trip, we have already released the bus tickets from Madrid and Barcelona. 

NEW: DIRECT BUS FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE FESTIVAL:
You no longer have an excuse. This year we have incorporated a special bus service from Barcelona’s El Prat airport directly to the festival.
Don’t miss it! Join us on the 23rd July, for the biggest party of the Year!

You can find all the information and purchase the tickets on www.monegrosfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.es.

 
Monegros Festival Lineup