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Gottwood 2014 full lineup announced

November 18, 2018February 27, 2014 by Summer Festival Guide

Announcing its full lineup for 2014 in a move that pits the likes of the prolific Gerd Janson, Margaret Dygas, DJ Format, DJ Die and Appleblim, up against Calibre, Crazy P Soundsystem, Dense & Pika, Max Cooper (live), Craig Richards, Kris Wadsworth, PBR Streetgang, Maribou State, Ralph Lawson and Tale of Us plus so many more in its intimate forest setting, Gottwood’s annual celebration of the electronic underground makes an indelible impression.

A well-kept secret with a real kick, Gottwood was the smallest festival with the biggest buzz in 2013, and with tickets flying for this year’s Fifth Chapter it’s looking like another sellout success. This year, Running Back label boss Gerd Janson joins the party and Berghain’s best kept secret Margaret Dygas invites us aboard her minimal low slung rollercoaster.

Meticulous producer Max Cooper brings a live set, as does techno evolutionary Stephan Bodzin. Seminal drum’n’bass head Calibre will be joined by MC DRS, long-standing Fabric mainstay Craig Richards makes an appearance, and techno tour de force Dense & Pika play live. 2020 Vision’s own Ralph Lawson, Berlin techno nuts Tale of Us, Detroit face Kris Wadsworth and resident of Berlin’s Panorama Bar Prosumer also get in on the action.

British hip hop luminary and turntablist DJ Format makes a stand, Munich techno prodigy Marco Zenker will play an analogue live show, Avatism brings his own brand of dark moody Italian electronica, high-energy collective Crazy P Soundsystem return, and Session Victim pull together jazz, hip hop and house influences in their live set.

Gottwood welcomes back the unstoppable Maribou State and online phenomenon and respected DJ collective Eton Messy for the second year in a row. Gang Colours provides ambient electronica, Bonobo tour support act Werkha brings a discerning selection of cuts, and catch James Welsh, beat fanatic and Compost Records star Jay Shepheard, heritage act Zero 7 (Dj) and XLR8R and Rinse FM linchpin Mr Beatnick in full effect.

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Winter Sessions Weekender 2012 in Chamonix France

June 10, 2020January 17, 2012 by Summer Festival Guide

Confirmed artists so far:

NORMAN JAY, ZERO 7, TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM

MR THING, DK (NINJA TUNES), SOUNDCRASH SOUND SYSTEM

CHEEBA, LAZY HABITS, RUNNING NUMBERS, JON KENNEDY

RUSS JONES, PADDY FREEFORM

and more to be announced…

Daytime mountain activities:

MOUNTAIN TOP STAGE & SOUND SYSTEM, SKI & SNOWBOARD COMPETITIONS, MOUNTAIN TOP BAR & BBQ, ALPINE CAKE BAKE OFF, I-POD BATTLE, SPACE TURKEY WRESTLING, BEST ONESIE KING & QUEEN and much more….

Renowned as the adventure sports capital of Europe, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc plays home to the two day festival on and off the slopes of the Mont-Blanc Massif.

Winter Sessions heart and soul is rooted in creating good time party vibes with storming line up’s echoing out across the Alps. The line up this year brings together an eclectic mix of world class DJ’s and bands covering an array of musical genres to suit every taste; house, electro, drum & bass, hip hop, disco, dub step, ska, roots and reggae.

Artists include the legendary Norman Jay (MBE) of Good Times Notting Hill Carnival fame, gold album selling Electronica actZero 7 and roots, reggae, SKA stars – Trojan Sound System (Earl Gateshead & Daddy Ad). Upping the ante even further this year are London’s biggest promoters of the moment, Soundcrash, who have come on board as an official partner to the festival hosting a stage and sound system. Further acts include Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts), DK from the mighty Ninja Tune record label, hip hop ensemble Lazy Habits and Hackney Globe Trotter, Russ Jones bringing a cumbia flavour of beats and bass lines.

Alongside the sounds pumping out all weekend, Winter Sessions pays homage to the beautiful setting they are blessed enough to access for the masses – the Mont-Blanc Massif mountain range. Mountain Sessions, the daytime event held in the Snow Park of Les Grand Montets mountain celebrates the defining element of the festival; massive amounts of snow!!Mountain Sessions features ski and snowboard competitions, a stage, sound system, bar and BBQ topped with a collection of hilarious games and attractions including the I-pod Battle, Best Onesie King & Queen, Alpine Cake Bake Off and Space Turkey Wrestling.

If you’re looking for a unique festival experience, this is where it’s at. If you don’t ski or board, don’t let that put you off.Chamonix is the third most visited natural site in the world for some damn good reasons! Walk into an ice cave of one of the longest glaciers on earth; the Mer de Glace, check out the view from the Aiguille du Midi some 3,842 metres high, gohusky dog sledging or take a helicopter ride around France, Italy and Switzerland in one afternoon.

And if you are a winter sports lover, welcome to paradise! Chamonix boasts some of the most amazing terrain in Europe, over 600km of piste – not to mention what you’ll discover off piste. Freeriding at its very best!

Whether you’re a corporate group looking for a unique way to entertain some clients or group of mates looking for the most economical package possible, we have something for every need and budget.

Winter Sessions official travel partner, Off The Piste, are offering some unbeatable holiday packages around the Weekender. Bespoke holidays from just £314 pp including 7 nights self catered accommodation, 6 day ski pass and 2 day festival wristband which gives you access to a range of fantastic discounts across the Chamonix valley (skis, boards and boots hire, restaurants, bars & experiences).

Corporate and luxury packages are available from official partner, Haute Pursuit, offering all inclusive catered chalet, private driver, helicopter ride and VIP access to all the festival has to offer.

Early Bird Weekender tickets are exclusively available from www.soundcrashmusic.com at just £49 until the 31^st January 2012. Advance Weekender tickets are available online from a selection of UK & French outlets.

Soundwave Festival Croatia update

June 10, 2020May 10, 2011 by Summer Festival Guide

Confirmed line up so far:

BONOBO & FULL BAND // ROOTS MANUVA // ZERO 7 // FLOATING POINTS // BELLERUCHE YUNGUN & MR THING ANDREYA TRIANA KEB DARGE // HEXSTATIC (LIVE AV SET) CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM // SMERINS ANTI SOCIAL CLUB // LAZY HABITS SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA // ANCHORSONG KUTMAH // KID KANEVIL // DJ WRONGTOM SHEPDOG // STUART MCCALLUM (THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA) // DJ FORMAT // RIOT JAZZ DJ CHEEBA // SPIN DOCTOR // JOHNNY DUB // IIIIUMSPHERE and many more..

Soundwave Festival Croatia is lauded by those in the know as Croatia’s best kept secret and THE must do under the radar festival on the European calendar, Organised and promoted by the UK’s most boundary pushing promoter collectives Soundcrash and New Bohemia, the festival showcases the most in-demand leftfield artists of our time all set on the Adriatic Coast in the beautiful 900 year old white wash walled Croatian fishing village of Petrcane.

Soundwave offers a wonderful alternative to the UK’s rain soaked festivals. Beach bars, boat parties, an outdoor Amphitheatre and nightclubs offer an array of all day entertainment. With Sunshine guaranteed Soundwave is the perfect combination of summer holiday and music festival all at a price cheaper than a train ticket to Glastonbury!

Soundwave Festival goers and artists alike come from far and wide to be part of the continuously progressive line up that always retains it’s unique spirit making it so special year in year out. This year is no exception. Soundwave are very proud to announce that the multifaceted symphonic talents of Bonobo and full live 9 piece band have just been added to the already outstanding line up featuring some top heavy artists including the legendary Mr Roots Manuva, Swedish electro funksters Little Dragon, Zero 7, Floating Points, Hexstatic, Stuart McCallum (The Cinematic Orchestra) and many many more. (Full line up so far is below)

Kick back and relax, listen to sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the Waves gently lapping on the beach as smiling people dance under the clear starry sky. Sun kissed days and balmy nights full to the brim of the best music, laughter with friends and an infectious familiar feeling from the heady days of hedonism from Ibiza’s infamous Summer of love and that is just the nighttimes. Soundwave by day, flower’s into a Sun Music worshiper’s paradise. A beautiful private beach, an array of superbly curated boat parties and outside Amphitheatre performances roll into an endless offering of sonic bedazzlements.

Why Croatia?

Natural beauty, Island hopping, historical sites, stunning National parks, 25C guaranteed weather and amazing fresh Seafood are just a handful of the attractions on offer in Croatia. With highlights being a visit to Paklenica National Park- the most visited climbing site in Croatia, and the largest in Southeast Europe alongside a must do trip to Kornati archipelago an isolated group of 150 secluded islands. The beautiful village of Petrcane where Soundwave is situated is 12km northwest of Zadar with a population of 600 people engaged entirely with fishing and farming and surrounded by lively cafes and tavernas, a thick pine tree forest, old olive yards and beaches that make a beautiful landscape. Petrcane’s surrounding area offers up Croatia’s top beaches, with the historical town of Nin known as the cradle of Croatian culture just a short drive away.

Soundwave cheap travel and accommodation:

Soundwave festival tickets are a snip at £89 and not only that, Croatia has some of Europe’s cheapest flights currently on offer at £100 return to Zadar via Ryanair, Split via Wizzair and the capital – Zagreb via Easyjet and Wizzair from most major UK Cities. Many festival-goer’s keep the carbon footprint at bay by car sharing, making the drive over from the UK and other parts of Europe part of the fun, whilst others reach the festival by jumping on the Eurostar and connecting buses and boats from all over Europe. Plenty of Cheap hotels and apartments recommended on the Soundwave website keep the festival nice and cheap and punters can also camp for super cheap in highly rated nearby campsites.

Soundwave tickets are now on sale at a mere £89. Soundwave fans head back year after year so expect flights to Croatia to sell out fast as Sun loving music fans book their tickets for the party of the year.

Get ready to ride the Soundwave!! More special announcements to follow shortly….

LISTINGS INFO:

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL CROATIA: 22^ND– 24^TH JULY: PETRCANE, CROATIA

Cheap flights are available to Zadar via Ryanair, Split via Wizzair and Zagreb via Easyjet and Wizzair from most major UK Cities

www.soundwavecroatia.com

SOUNDWAVE 2011 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Tickets are £89 for a 3-day pass available NOW at these National ticketing outlets:

www.ticketweb.co.uk // www.leedstickets.com // www.seetickets.com // www.lastminute.com www.ninjatune.net