Win a slot to DJ & perform at Rockness 2011

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The artist and band search will begin with the best 20 entries performing on the brand new RockNess Sound City Stage across the weekend, sitting on the same bill as Kasabian, Paolo Nutini, The Cribs and Glasvegas. The winning act will be decided the day after the festival and will be showcased across the RockNess and Sound City communities and will win a support slot on a forthcoming UK Goldenvoice tour in the 12 months following the festival. The winning act will also return to perform at RockNess 2012 in the Goldenvoice Arena.

RockNess is thrilled to call upon the expertise of the Sound City team to help judge and host the new stage for the nation’s hottest up and coming artists.  They are a perfect partner to help deliver a global platform for all RockNess entrants running the UK’s most perfectly formed and coolest boutique city festival, Liverpool Sound City, a yearly world class music, media and technology conference in the World’s most legendary musical city and now having positioned themselves internationally with Dubai Sound City.
 
Dave Pichilingi, Sound City Director commented ‘We are delighted to be working with RockNess on this brand new initiative.  Like RockNess we are absolutely committed to bringing the best new music to our audiences.  The core value at Sound City is all about breaking emerging talent in the UK.  The plan is to make this part of a much wider strategy for working together on similar projects in the future.’ 
 
So if you think you have what it takes to command a festival stage and give the already world class line up a run for their money then enter now.  
 
You will need to submit your entry on Sonic bids, all the submissions will be listened to and judged by worldwide promoters, Jim King, RockNess Festival Director, Dave Pichilingi, Liverpool & Dubai Sound City Festival Director and Goldenvoice Promoters Simon Jones and Carlo Scarampi.  20 handpicked finalists will then have their tracks available for RockNess fans to listen to from Monday 30th May and open for the public vote from Monday 6th June.  The 20 finalists will ALL perform at RockNess 2011 on the RockNess Sound City Stage, where our esteemed panel of judges will watch their performances and RockNess fans will be able to vote for their favourite act of the weekend.  Public voting will finish on Wednesday 15th June, the numbers will be taken into consideration alongside the opinions of the judges and the winner of this amazing prize will be announced on the 16th June 2011.   Enter now at www.rockness.co.uk. 
 
 The winner will then receive profile promotion through the RockNess communities and a support slot on a Goldenvoice tour in the 12 months following the festival.  Not only this, but the winning artist will get to perform again at RockNess 2012 in the Goldenvoice Arena.
When you submit to RockNess Sound City Stage Band Search 2011, you get a two-week free trial of Sonic bids. 
Submit for no cost for a limited time only.  Price increases to $10 (approx. £5) on 19 May.
Calling All Budding DJ’s…
 
If electronic music is more your thing and you are an aspiring DJ, then this is your chance to win a slot at the most stunning festival and play on the same line up as Groove Armada, Boys Noize, Simian Mobile Disco & Laidback Luke.   So if you think you can get the crowds jumping and blow the proverbial roof off the Loch then this is the competition for you! 

To win the opportunity to play a set at the almighty RockNess festival all you have to do is upload your biggest club mix to letsmix, visit www.rockness.co.uk for full links.  All mixes will be voted on by the public and with the 20 DJs with the most votes being judged by our expert panel, Jim King, RockNess festival director and Barry Price, Sub Club Director.  Online voting will close on the 26th May where the 6 finalists will be contacted on the 27th May.  From those 20, 6 semi finalists will be asked to battle in person at Sub Club on the 4th June 2011!  The winner will then be chosen on the night by crowd reaction and our panel of judges Barry Price, Sub Club Director and Jim King, RockNess Festival Director and will join us at RockNess to play the biggest set of their life!

 
Jim King, RockNess festival Director commented ”We’ve had some top class entrants to the DJ competition since we started and for me it’s a great way to listen to new DJs and encounter new styles.  We are committed to hosting the event so we can offer up and coming Djs an opportunity and a platform to get their name out into the industry.”
The grand prize will be a DJ set at RockNess 2011, VIP weekend camping passes for the winner and a friend with artistes passes on the day that they play.  
2nd prize will get a pair of weekend camping tickets for them and a friend to come to the festival.
The 6 finalists will also all receive a Premium account with Letsmix that allows them unlimited storage and mobile/streaming.
 
ROCKNESS TICKET INFO:
Student offer - £145 weekend camping/non camping plus free coach travel in Scotland and selected UK destinations from Citylink pick up points.
General offer – £149 weekend camping/non camping
General offer – £159 weekend camping/non camping weekend camping/non camping plus free coach travel in Scotland and selected UK destinations from Citylink pick up points.

Yet more bands announced for this years T in the Park

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A huge hit in his native Canada thanks to the success of his previous two full length albums – 2005’s “Sometimes” and 2008’s “Bring Me Your Love”, Dallas Green AKA City and Colour is set to propel his profile to a new plateau with the June 2011 release of his third album, “Little Hell” and a stand out set at T in the Park.
 
The news that The Saw Doctors are returning to T in the Park for the sixth time is sure to be music to the ears of their legions of adoring fans.  It was 1990 when the Irish heroes had their first number one single “I Useta Lover” and over two decades later they are still going strong. Loved for being a band of the people with countless songs full of catchy choruses, the fields of Balado will be bouncing when this Irish brood take to the stage.
 
Glasgow boys Kassidy have been breaking the mould of traditional rock ‘n’ roll with debut album “Hope St” wowing critics and fans alike.  Having previously performed on the T Break Stage, the four-piece band are no strangers to T in the Park and are welcomed back to wow the crowds once more.
 
With Clare Maguire it’s all about the voice. A big, blues belter of a voice, a voice that’s lived a little, that knows things that hint huskily of hidden mysteries.  Snapped up by Universal Music at the age of just 20 when they heard that soaring powerhouse of a vocal, she’s been writing and recording ever since and in 2011 has exploded into the mainstream with debut album “Light After Dark”.
 
Metronomy know exactly how to work the T in the Park crowd and are back for a third year, this time treating fans to material from their new album “The English Riviera”.  But anyone expecting more of the same digital melancholia as heard on the universally-lauded “Nights Out” is in for a shock – “The English Riviera” is a belting, unashamed pop album, a gorgeous record full of languid, sunset funk songs even more danceable than those that have gone before, get ready to boogie at Balado!
 
Tame Impala make psychedelic hypno-groove melodic rock and in their own words their sound is “as equally informed by The Beatles as it is by beat poetry.” With a highly original set in store, bursting with songs filled with their distinctive dream-like melodies, Tame Impala are sure to take the T in the Park crowd to a totally tranquil place this summer.
 
British electro pop giants Fenech-Soler are being championed as the ‘ones to watch’ this year.   Single “Stop and Stare” brought a little bit of the Balaerics to the UK and the band’s latest effort “Demons” has dropped just in time for summer, bringing a dark mix of dancey beats to the pop charts.  The band is firmly at the top of the nu rave pile and is sure to put on a show to remember when they make their debut appearance at T in the Park.
 
Kimberly Wyatt, former member of multi-platinum selling girl group Pussycat Dolls has partnered up with producer Spencey Nezey for new project Her Majesty and The Wolves. Teaser track “Glaciers” made major waves online last year along with its dubstep remix that garnered exceptional underground support. New single “Goodbye/Goodnight” mixed by The Wideboys, provides an excellent window into what fans can expect to hear at T in the Park this summer.
 
Irish outfit Fight Like Apes are famous for their mischievous high jinx during their live sets.  They’ve toured with The Ting Tings, The Prodigy and Kasabian and recently released second album “The body of Christ and the legs of Tina Turner” which was nominated for the Choice Music Prize. 
 
The magical story that is Grouplove began on the island of Crete where five creative souls came together with a vision of making beautiful music for the world.  The band have been dubbed as one of the coolest new bands around and if single title “Get Giddy” is anything to by, they’re set to deliver a euphoric set when they come to Scotland.
 
Seattle based band The Head and the Heart write and play songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start, of ghosts left behind, of moving forward, brimming with a soulfulness and hope that reaches out to everyone.  The band’s self-titled first album was released last summer with catchy piano melodies and a tight trio of harmonies, solid minimalist drums, grooving bass, and plenty of hand percussion and foot stomps that will tempt the T in the Park crowd to do the same.
 
In 2010 Evaline recorded their first full length album “Woven Material” and refined their highly energetic live show before unveiling it to the masses.   T in the Parkers will get a taste of Evaline’s passionate, intense alt-rock this summer.
 
Uber cool London lad Wolf Gang has been making Bowie inspired music since 2009 and working on producing the perfect debut album “Suego Faults”, due for release in June.  Recent single “Dancing With the Devil” made iTunes’ single of the week and he has successfully won over some of the biggest music critics in the business.  His fanbase is set to soar some more following his highly anticipated performance at
 T in the Park this summer.
 
A limited number of T in the Park Residence packages are still available to buy. The Residence offers festival goers a bespoke, luxury experience where all their accommodation needs are taken care of. Guests are welcomed into an oasis of indulgence to enjoy a unique festival experience in their luxury accommodation of choice. Once they have settled into their home for the weekend, festival goers can relax in the Residence Lounge Café & Bar or treat themselves to a pampering session in the spa before heading to see their favourite bands as well as accessing the festival’s hospitality area. For more information, log onto www.tinthepark.com/residence.
 
Be Chilled has proved to be one of the biggest hits at T in the Park and due to phenomenal demand, Tennent’s Lager is bringing back the hugely popular, quick and slick service to the heart of the T in the Park campsite for the fourth year running.  Campers can pre order Tennent’s Lager or Magners Original Cider now atwww.tennents.com/bechilled and Tennent’s will have orders chilled and ready for collection on the campsite throughout the weekend.
 
At the heart of T in the Park is the music and atmosphere that continually unites the crowd and creates a weekend of memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Brit Award and Grammy winners, the best breakthrough talent, multi-million selling artists, new music icons and legends….T in the Park 2011 has them all.  Bring it on Balado.

Kaiser Chiefs & James to rock Hard Rock Calling

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Black Cards and Vintage Trouble are also confirmed to perform, joining headliner Bon Jovi on Saturday 25 June for what promises to be an incredible weekend of live music.
 
kaiser chiefsReturning in fine form, pop-rockers the KaiserChiefs are ready to get the crowds at Hyde Park jumping to hits including I Predict A Riot, Everyday I Love You Less And Less, Oh My God and Ruby,as well as showcasing brand new material from their forthcoming album. The Leeds quintet amassed over three million sales worldwide enjoying international chart success and five UK Top Ten smash hit singles.  Also joining the Friday 24 June line-up are Manchester’s own James. The nineties heroes return with their unforgettable hits Laid, Sit Down and Say Something plus many more.
 
Saturday 25 June additions include Pete Wentz’s new band Black Cards with their first appearance on the UK festival scene, as well as American soul-rockers Vintage Trouble, who gave an incredible performance earlier this year on Later With Jools Holland gaining the band critical-acclaim in the UK.
 
Now in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Calling is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to headline appearances from The Killers on Friday 24 June and Bon Jovi on Saturday 25 June, living legendRod Stewart will headline Sunday 26 June with rock ‘n’ roll queen Stevie Nicks as special guest. The festival will also include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date.
 
Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
 
 
Tickets On Sale Now – Book Now To Avoid Disappointment
Friday tickets – £49.50 + booking fee
(The Killers to headline Friday 24 June)
 
Saturday tickets – £59 + booking fee
(Bon Jovi to headline Saturday 25 June)


Sunday tickets – £55 + booking fee
(Rod Stewart to headline Sunday 26 June)
 
Buy online at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk   
 
 
To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online please go to www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484

Wonderland complete the lineup for this years Magic Summer Live

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he highly anticipated Magic Summer Live in association with BT, today completes its spectacular line up with the female five-piece Wonderland. The band whose wide ranging harmonies and soulful pop hooks make them the perfect choice to join headliner Elton John on July 17th at Hatfield House, playing his only London date this summer. Magic Summer Live will also feature the BRIT Award nominee Rumer, American duo The Pierces, the multi million selling Lighthouse Family and stylish male quintet The Overtones. Tickets are available NOW from www.magic.co.uk priced from £60.
 
Wonderland join the Magic Summer Live bill after a rocket fuelled arrival on the pop scene. The part Irish, part English quintet were handpicked by chart impresario, Louis Walsh and Westlife’s Kian Egan from a 2008 audition featuring 3,000 hopefuls. Wonderland’s impressive emergence owes plenty to their combined vocal effervescence, with five lead singers working in unison; this is a girl group taking their lead from substance rather than style.  Their perfect pop sound is sure to wow the crowds at Magic Summer Live along with a host of top artists.
 Wonderland said: “Magic have always been so supportive of us and we can’t wait to be a part of this event. It’s also an honour to be sharing a stage with Sir Elton John – who is an inspiration of all of ours”.
 
Magic Summer Live takes place from 12:00- 22:30 in the beautiful park of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire on Sunday 17th July 2011. Hatfield House is just 25 minutes by train from London Kings Cross, directly outside Hatfield mainline station and only 5 minutes off the A1. Tickets are priced from £60 and are on sale now from magic.co.uk and by calling 08700 60 1054.
 
For further Magic Summer Live announcements tune into Magic 105.4, check out magic.co.uk or follow us on www.facebook.com/magic1054 and twitter.com/magicfm.

Jolly Day Out – Hampton Court’s Summer Festival

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Jolly Day Out provides an eclectic array of Summer Festival fun, top bands, award-winning kids’ shows with unexpected pleasures hidden around every corner.

Each day a headline act will take to the main stage and we areimelda may delighted to confirm Imelda May (26th), Bjorn Again (27th) and McFly (28th) will be performing with an extra artist to be announced shortly. Throughout the day there will also be a great mix of bands and activities on the stage for everyone.
 
Jolly Day Out is all about the family so that means keeping the kids entertained. We will have live shows in the theatre every day with Charlie & Lola’s Best Bestest Play* from the BBC hit TV series and the stage show of the BAFTA Award-winning HORRIBLE HISTORIES. We have more Festival Fun planned with hourly story- telling from The Roald Dahl Museum as well as hands-on interactive demos with the coolest experiments from the Science Museum.  Kids of all ages can monkey around recreating all the excitement of a Royal Tournament in Henry the Apes Arena, learn circus skills in our very own Big Top, make arts & crafts, have their faces painted and jump on our traditional funfair rides keeping them entertained for hours. 
There will also be the chance to bet on your favourite Pig, with Pig Racing every hour and see the special Dancing Sheep, get stuck in with Welly Wanging and play a game of Crazy Golf. In addition to the fun and games there will be a delightful Summer Market with over 30 stalls jam packed with arts & crafts, gifts & jewellery as well as delicious homemade cakes and fudge.
And finally, we haven’t forgotten about the adults… Whilst the kids are off being entertained, the parents can relax with a well-deserved drink of their choice. There will be Pimms, beer and Champagne tents, for starters.  We are also delighted that Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts will be at the Festival, providing delicious food for all the family, a Pizza Express, Maggies Farm, SoulFoods Co and Flaming Cactus to name a few.
All this and much more will be available in an afternoon of fun packed family tomfoolery!
 

Jolly Day Out Details

Date:                     Friday 26th – Monday 29th August 2011

Location:               Hampton Court Green (Opposite Palace), East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Tickets:                 £25 for 13 years and over
Tickets are free for kids 12 and under
Each adult ticket entitles you to 2 free kids tickets
Times:                   Doors open at 1200, headline act on stage at 8pm
 
Extra information – Theatre Tent tickets
Tickets for each of the Charlie and Lola shows and Horrible Histories shows need to be booked in addition to your Festival Tickets and as numbers are limited, advanced booking is highly recommended. Tickets for these shows are only £4.50 per person so simply select the date you have booked for the Festival and the Theatre Tent show and time to ensure you are there. 
Show times are as follows each day:

Charlie and Lola – 12.30, 3.00 and 5.30
Horrible Histories – 1.45, 4.15, 6.45

The Flaming Lips, British Sea Power to perform at the first ever Live from Jodrell Bank.

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Set 20 miles south of Manchester in the Cheshire landscape, Live from Jodrell Bank is arguably the UK’s most diverse and imaginative setting for a live music event. Throughout the day visitors will take part in experiments and workshops delving into the undiscovered and the obscure; exploring space research and examining the stars; whilst having free access to the newly, redeveloped and magnificent visitor centre. As night falls, the site will be transformed into a musical fervour with this mind-blowing and totally unique show.

 
Saturday’s Transmission 001 features The Flaming Lips who will bring their space-influenced alternative and ground-breaking rock music to the site. Hailing from Oklahoma City and founded by the eclectic Wayne Coyne, the band have been named as one of the 50 Bands to See Before You Die (Q Magazine). Famed for their elaborate live shows featuring costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands and frontman Wayne Coynes’ signature man-sized bubble, The Flaming Lips are the perfect partner to the backdrop of the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world.

Adding to the eccentricity, British Sea Power bring to the table a promise of intensity and the spectacular with a live performance of their epic rock music. No stranger to astronomy with their Lights Out track created in support of the Dark Skies campaign, the performance is set to ricochet across the entire telescope site. BSP are no strangers to performing in weird and wonderful venues. Whether in a tiny pub in Sussex, the Jersey Opera House, the National History Museum or a church up in the Arctic Circle, Jodrell Bank will certainly add to their impressive catalogue of locations. They even recently embarked on a boat on the River Thames to perform and support the British Wave Power campaign.

Chicago based OK Go are renowned for their infectious songs, inventive videos, surprising live shows and forward-thinking back-end, making them arguably the world’s most bleeding edge independent outfit. Expect the unexpected given the show stopping performances the band are fast becoming famous for.

With diverse influences from Janis Joplin to Alicia Keys, Alice Gold makes the kind of blues tinged indie pop that is infectiously foot tapping. Working with producer Dan Carey, a man whose produce credits include La Roux, Franz Ferdinand, Lily Allen and Kylie, Gold’s debut album, Seven Rainbows is destined to a smash.

The giant Lovell Telescope, playing host to Live from Jodrell Bank, has been quietly probing the depths of space since 1957 being the largest and most powerful radio telescope in the world when it was built. This combined with the fervour of The Flaming Lips, the charm of British Sea Power and the unlimited possibilities from OK Go, Transmission 001 is set to place Jodrell Bank firmly on the map as arguably the most unique and spectacular live show in the UK in 2011.

Kendal Calling co-promoter Andy Smith comments, “We’re a big fan of the unusual and the unique and by combining the incredible venue of Jodrell Bank and an amazing live performance by The Flaming Lips, this is going to undoubtedly be one of their most memorable shows. British Sea Power and OKGO are the perfect accompaniment ­atmospheric and thrilling performances in equal measure. Roll on July!”

Chase & Status, Example and more for Cornwall’s Summer Break

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Annie MacManus aka Radio 1 icon, Annie Mac will be on hand to make sure Summer Break-goers will be dancing into the early hours as she pumps out her usual hard hitting electronic mixes, while Sub Focus, fresh from touring with Pendulum, will be treating the Summer Break thousands to some stunningly mixed deep beats and drum ‘n’ bass melodies.

 
Described as “one of the world’s most energetic and entertaining DJs” (Mixmag) there is no wonder that music fans travel the world to hear Kissy Sell Out perform and he will be taking to the stage this year at Summer Break. After storming onto the UK charts with “Original Nuttah” in 1994, Shy FX has gone from strength to strength, attracting fans across the continents and Summer Break welcomes the star to this year’s party.

Elliot John Gleave otherwise known as Example will be adding another dimension to the Summer Break line-up, with another great album expected this year to follow the pleasing “Won’t Go Quietly”. The dancefloor sensation, Freestylers, will be bringing their fast moving, electro-rocking monster to example2011s Summer Break, while Brighton-based Krafty Kuts will be heading down to Cornwall this summer, offering yet more phenomenal sounds through his unique blend of breakbeat, funk and hip-hop. UK Chart success, Nero, completes the current line up for Summer Break, bringing the hugely successful dubstep tunes to the Newquay beach. With more acts to be announced this 96 hour party is the only beach to be on this festival season.

Summer Break is the only way to celebrate the end of exams and the official start of the summer. Having provided the perfect setting and line-up since 2005, 2011 is set to be the best yet. Providing 96 hours of party time for UK students and set on a private beach in Cornwall offering a private student village of caravans, Summer Break is the ultimate party destination for students across the nation.

Chris Cunningham to close The Big Chill 2011

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chris cunninghamA special and rare appearance by the award-wining visionary Chris Cunningham is today confirmed for The Big Chill 2011. Cult film-maker, musician, photographer and producer Chris Cunningham is responsible for some of the most iconic music videos ever made, amongst a myriad of other accomplishments. He has been dubbed ‘Dangerously ahead of his time’ by The Guardian and ‘A startlingly original visual artist’ by The Telegraph. On the back of a sold out show at the Royal Festival Hall in May last year and recent collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron and Grace Jones, Cunningham returns to the stage this summer. He will be closing the Deer Park Stage on Sunday, following the set by headliners Rodrigo y Gabriela. Cunningham will create a sight and sound spectacular, bringing The Big Chill to a close in true style.

Bringing a slice of Americana to Herefordshire this summer will be North Mississippi Allstars Duo as they perform their Grammy Award-nominated Southern blues atop the Deer Park Stage on Sunday. Briefly appearing as Carson Daly’s house band on TV in the USA, North Mississippi Allstars Duo have also recently supported Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, who also appear at The Big Chill this year.

With their second album The Body of Christ and The Legs of Tina Turner nominated in the Choice Music Prize for Best Album of the Year back on home turf in Ireland, Fight Like Apes are flying high. Having supported the likes of stadium noise-masters The Prodigy, Fight Like Apes are more than equipped to take to The Revellers’ stage on Friday. Recently dubbed by NME as ‘the rowdiest live band in the world’ anyone needing a wake-up call from the laid back atmosphere of The Big Chill need look no further.

Manning the highly respected dubstep label DMZ and club night of the same name, duo Digital Mystikz will appear on The People’s Ear Stage on Friday. Garnering support from the likes of the late John Peel and Annie Nightingale as well as many of their peers, the pair otherwise known as Mala and Coki are considered central to the dupstep scene. Added to The People’s Ear Stage on Sunday is Bristolian Julio Bashmore. The house music-loving DJ, influenced by his hometown’s obsession for all things low frequency, steps up to the decks to prove why the highly influential Claude Von Stroke signed Bashmore up to his Dirtybird label.

The imaginatively named London based dupstep duo Stinkahbell hit up the decks at Starburst on Friday. Expect galactic sounding samples and deep buzzing bass. Usually found playing bass with chart-topping NYC indie darlings, Vampire Weekend, Baio appears at The Big Chill this summer at Starburst on Sunday in his DJ guise. Baio – Vampire Weekend DJ set promises an eclectic mix echoing his passion for dance music peppered with indie, nu-wave and afrobeat. Combining the talents of six London and Watford-based producers and DJs, True Tiger have between them released, produced and remixed tracks by artists including Professor Green, Enter Shikari, Taio Cruz, Skepta and many other big names from the pop and urban music worlds. For their set on Sunday at Starburst, True Tiger, in their live form, will meld together grime with hip-hop, house and more. Formerly DJ Clipz, infamous in the d‘n’b scene, the restyled DJ and producer Redlight is up next showcasing his new unique take on garage, breaks and dubstep. Lastly for Starburst’s Sunday offerings is DJ Distance, an originator from the South London homeland of dubstep, Distance brings to the table his own progressive and experimental take on the genre. 

More acts added to Flow Festival

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Flow Festival, organised this year for the eight time in Helsinki on August 12–14 has added more artists to its line up. In addition to the newly-added artists, the daily schedule for the festival is released and the day tickets plus two day tickets will go on sale today.

jamie woonNew additions to the Flow Festival line up include the British New Wave legends The Human League, plus The Battles, Jamie Woon, and About Group, which is the latest project of Hot Chip vocalist Alexis Taylor.

The early evening concert series organized at club Voimala on the festival site feature three distinct sound concepts over the festival weekend. On Friday, the German artist Hauschka together with Finland’s Samuli Kosminen present their experimental stylings, whereas Saturday will see the rise of young Nordic singer-songwriters. Thus far confirmed for Saturday at Voimala are Sweden’s First Aid Kit and the Finnish newcomer Mirel Wagner, with an additional third act to be announced. On Sunday, the American “new grass” star Tony Thrischka will perform solo.

The strong club line up at Flow will receive additions in 2562, A Love From Outer Space (Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston), Zomby, Horse Meat Disco and Analog Africa Soundsystem. The Los Angeles club institution The Do-Over hosted by Aloe Blacc will mark their first ever appearance in Europe at Flow’s Sunday club programming.

New Finnish acts added to the bill include Delay Trees, Minä ja Ville Ahonen, Non Person, Renassaince Man, and We Love Helsinki.

A new Flow venue this year, the rooms normally occupied by the Helsinki centre for contemporary circus, Cirko, will host the experimental music and visual arts programming entitled “The Other Sound”. The first act announced on the bill is the Mexican electronic music composer Murcof, perfoming together with the AntiVJ collective. 

The full line up for”The Other Sound” concept will be released in June, and more acts will still be added to the Flow line up at large during the coming weeks.

The Main Partner for Flow Festival: Nokia 
In Cooperation: Helsingin Sanomat / NYT, JCDecaux, Radio Helsinki, Brand Factory, Diesel, Heineken, Marimekko, RGB, UPM Timber and Viinimaa.

Flow is supported by City of Helsinki Cultural Office and Ministry of Education and Culture.

Tickets: Tiketti www.tiketti.fi, tel. +358 600-1-1616 / In the UK: See Tickets
3 days 115 € 
2 days 95 €
1 day 70 €
(+ booking fees)
Age limit 18. On Sunday 2pm–6pm chlidren of 0-6 years allowed on site with parents.

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More acts and arenas for Creamfields!

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jaguar skillsHaving just announced an extra day for campers Creamfields are pulling out all the stops to deliver a jam packed weekend of entertainment.  This year includes Strongbow who return with an impressive DJ and Live Music line up all performing under the legendary yellow roof and featuring the best cutting edge talent on the circuit which includes DJ performances from Jaguar Skills, Brodinski, Kissy Sell Out, Zinc, Goldierocks, Louis La Roche, Maxxi Soundsystem, Marc Roberts, Rory Phillips, StopMakingMe, General Jimmy and Mr Paul  plus live performances from disco-house legends Retro/Grade, Balearic don Chad Valley, pioneering beatsmith Star Slinger and live dub-step from Dansette Junior.   They will also be bringing their Festival Pub Build to the fields of Daresbury in the form of The Graft & The Glory Pub, a unique festival boozer which offers everything a festival reveller could ask for.  So whether you want to mingle in the pub, dance stage side or kick back in the pub garden be sure to pop in for a pint!
 
hardwellOther acts just announced include DJ/ Producer and Tiёsto collaborator Hardwell, Dutch DJ/Producer du jour Oliver Twizt who joins Laidback Luke in his Super You&Me Arena and Italo/disco kings Serge Santiago and Tom Neville akaRetro/Grade who return on Sunday for a DJ set joining David Guetta and Afrojack on the Main Stage.
 
This year we welcome back the Mixmag Future Heroes Arena which will be taking pride of place in an all new ‘Igloo’ structure which offers the ultimate immersive party experience.  Mixmag doesn’t just report on the biggest names in dance, they also nurture new talent and break new acts.  As part of their commitment to kick-starting the careers of tomorrows headliners they have pulled together some of the most exciting new DJ’s in clubland including D.O.D, Igor Project, Ricochet Musica, Nelly, Anthony Probyn, Jemmy, Ed Mackie, James Dutton plus more.  
 
The IglooVision Arena which first debuted at Glastonbury features a panoramic graphic environment which will be specially adapted in real time to suit the mood and music of the performance.  Festival goers will be treated to a 360 degree video wall that comes alive, changing from underwater to flaming hot club scenes – this is as close to becoming ‘Tron’ as you’ll ever get and an audio visual feast not to be missed.  
On Sunday IglooVision becomes the Residents Arena which will see performances from some of the UK’s best loved Resident DJ’s including H2, Tim Owen, Adam Helliwell, Anton Powers, Thomas Tuft, Steve Parry, Sean Hughes, Lee Rands, Andy Woods and more.
 
Back by demand is Jägermeister who return with two of their specially concerted ex-military beats, the first of their beasts is the Jäger Rock Truck, which converts into an outdoor stage and will be showcasing performances from the likes of LMP DJ’s, Ellesse, Mark Mac, Paul Nunn & James Glover, Dash, Sam Rice, Zutekh, Denny Dowd and more, whilst the second truck The Jägertruck will be the base for festival goers to enjoy an Ice Cold Jäger shot whilst watching and foot tapping to the beat.
 
For some laidback cool and to rest your weary feet, waltz over to the Pimm’s Bus which returns in all its ‘garden party’ glory complete with bunting, white picket fence and deckchair action. 
 
Following last month’s announcement of an extra day added for campers, existing 2 day camping ticket holders who wish to upgrade to a 3 day camping ticket are reminded that this is a limited offer, and available on a first come first serve basis and are being urged to contact their ticket agent to upgrade as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire on August Bank Holiday Weekend.  For full line up and info go to: www.creamfields.com
 
FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST
 
That Mixmag Thing Silent Disco
Scratch Perverts
Jaymo & Andy George
Brookes Brothers
Futurebound
Clique DJ’s
 
Size Matters Silent Disco
Screening Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Take One’ Movie
Tim Mason
Third Party
 
Silent Cinema
Screening iconic clubbing movies
 
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
 
North Stage
The Chemical Brothers (Dance Festival Exclusive)
Magnetic Man
Katy B
Skrillex
Feed Me
 
Clublife Stage
Tiёsto (UK Festival Exclusive)
Calvin Harris
Diplo
Mark Knight
Hardwell
 
Paul van Dyk Presents Evolution
Paul van Dyk (UK Festival Exclusive)
Ferry Corsten
Eddie Halliwell
Judge Jules
John O’Callaghan
Giuseppe Ottaviani
Marcus Schössow
Gareth Wyn
 
Pryda Friends
Eric Prydz
Sasha
Pete Tong
James Zabiela
Joris Voorn
Sébastian Léger
Funk D’Void
Jeremy Olander
 
Size Matters
Steve Angello
Dirty South
Alex Metric
AN21
Dave Spoon
Third Party
Special Guest: Benny Benassi
 
Annie Mac Presents
Annie Mac
Boys Noize
Erol Alkan
Boys Noize
Fake Blood Live
Jack Beats
The 2 Bears
Flight Facilities
Special Guest: Mark Ronson
 
BBC Radio 1Xtra
Andy C                                 
Caspa                                   
Danny Byrd                                                                        
Goldie                                    
Mistajam                            
N-Type                                
DJ Fresh
Hatcha
Crissy Criss
Chimpo
Joker
Digital Soundboy System Featuring:-
Shy FX / Breakage
B.Traits with Donaeo
Hype
Youngman + Stamina MC
MC’s:  Dynamite / GQ / IC3
Nomad / Rod Azlan / Tonn Piper
 
Strongbow ‘The Graft & The Glory’
Brondinski
Kissy Sell Out
Chad Valley (Live)
Louis la Roche
Rory Phillips
Maxxi Soundsystem
Mr Paul
Retro/Grade (Live)
 
Mixmag Future Heroes
D.O.D
Igor Project
Ricochet Musica
Nelly
Anthony Probyn
Jemmy
Ed Mackie
James Dutton
 
Jäger Rock Truck
Ellesse 
Mark Mac 
Sam Rice
Zutekh
Rob Casson + Andy Currie
 
Hed Kandi Hospitality
Bambina
Phil Faversham
Sam Cannon
Sarah Louise
Alan Hartley
Percussion:  Steve Lewis
Saxophone: Yasmin
 
SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST
 
North Stage
David Guetta
Afrojack
Chris Lake
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Retrograde
Alan
 
South Stage
Armin van Buuren (UK Festival Exclusive)
Example
Chicane
Kaskade
 
Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia (English Festival Exclusive)
Calvin Harris
A-Trak
Max Vangeli
Norman Doray
Thomas Gold
Alesso
 
Cream
Above & Beyond
Gareth Emery
Markus Schulz
Hernan Cattaneo
Adam Sheridan
Rob Harnetty
Exclusive Special Guest:  Paul Oakenfold
 
Mixmag Presents Cocoon
Sven Väth
Marco Carola
Josh Wink
Onur Özer
Tobi Neumann
 
Super You&Me
Laidback Luke
Wolfgang Gartner
Carte Blanche featuring: DJ Mehdi & Riton
Congorock
Sandro Silva
Oliver Twizt
 
Goodgreef Xtra-Hard
Showtek
Lisa Lashes
Kutski
Alex Kidd
Andy Whitby
Rob Tissera
Fausto B2B Phil York
Brian M Vs McBunn
Argy
Exclusive Live Debut: Organ Donors Live
 
Strongbow ‘The Graft & The Glory’
Jaguar Skills
Zinc 
Goldierocks
Marc Roberts
StopMakingMe
Dansette Junior (Live)
General Jimmy
Star Slinger (Live)
 
Residents Arena
H2
Tim Owen
Adam Helliwell
Thomas Tuft
Steve Parry
Lee Rands
Anton Powers 
Sean Hughes
Lee Ellis
Andy Woods
Chris mimo 
 
Jäger Rock Truck
Paul Nunn & James Glover
LMP DJ’s 
Denny Dowd
Andy Clayton & Mark Bryan
Simon Unwin 
Kev McGowan
Dash
 
Hed Kandi Hospitality
Andy Norman
Carl Hanaghan
Andy Daniels
Stephanie Jay
Alan Hartley
Percussion:  Steve Lewis
Saxophone: Yasmin
               
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 
               
Weekend Tickets:         
Friday Standard Camping Upgrade          £20+BF (Existing Standard Camping Ticket Holders Only)
Friday Hospitality Camping Upgrade       £30+BF (Exisiting Hospitality Camping Ticket Holders Only)
Standard 2 Day with Camping                    £115+BF*
Standard 3 Day with Camping                    £135+BF*
Hospitality 2 Day Camping                           £200+BF
Hospitality 3 Day Camping                           £230+BF*
Standard 2 day ticket without Camping £115+BF*
Early Bird Camping Tickets                          £100+BF **SOLD OUT ***
 
Day Tickets:     
Saturday                    £65+BF **                                         
Sunday                       £60+BF **
Hospitality Saturday   £100+BF **
Hospitality Sunday      £100+BF **
 
*Limited Ticket Offer
** Standard Day Tickets only available from Ticketline & Ticketmaster
** Hospitality Tickets only available from Ticketline
 
Ticket Agents:                 
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Ticketmaster:                       www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 847 2448 (24hr)
DSI:                                         www.dontstayin.com
HMV                                       www.hmvtickets.co.uk     
Big Green Coach:                 www.biggreencoach.com / 0845 463 8361
Tel: 0845 463 8361 (Enquiries only)