Alex Jukes

Sumdayz Festival Returns For a Second Edition

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A look into the high energy celebration of electronic music in one of the world’s most vibrant cities
 
Tickets – www.sumdayz.com
 
Sumdayz Festival, an electronic music event that brings together the energy of Rome’s local scene with the diversity of an international crowd, is returning for its second edition on September 22, 23 & 24, 2023. The festival will take place at Ippodromo Capannelle and features an outstanding lineup of international and local DJs and producers performing on 2 stages across 3 days.
This year’s festival will continue showcasing some of the best talent in electronic music genres, catering to all music enthusiasts. Last year’s headliners included Apollonia, tINI, Traumer, Raresh, Praslea, Barac, Priku, Giammarco Orsini, Christian AB, Quest, Jeremy Underground and more.. Our new partnerships with Trommel, Slapfunk, Toi.Toi.Musick, Outcast Turin, Jooice, Vesuvius Records, Anime and more, have allowed for a curated selection of the biggest names in the electronic music scene. These include our headliners Craig Richards, Francesco del Garda, Rhadoo, Sweely, tINI, Dyed Soundorom. Our other international and local talents include, Mathew Jonson, Dungeon Meat, Laidlaw, Samuel Deep, Fabrizio Sala, Harry McCanna, Gabbs, Alex Dima, Christian Sarde, Munir Nadir, Dj Senc, Angelo PGM, Brasi, CHKLTE, Paul Lution, Doudou MD and Yaar Kū, with more that will be taking over the opening acts across the main stage and tent stage.
 
The multi-stage festival in the capital will provide immersive audio and visual experiences, and in addition to the music, partygoers can expect a complete hospitality experience catering to all their needs. For the international crowd we are introducing 360 packages that will include hotel accommodation, festival shuttles and tickets. The venue will continue showcasing interactive art installations curated by several artists, as well as high quality local food and drink vendors across Ippodromo Capannelle. Our VIP ticket holders gain access to an Open bar and private lounge space that runs across the 3  days of the event. “By blending the buzzing atmosphere of Rome’s local scene with the diversity of an international crowd, we aim to present some of the finest electronic music talents worldwide for an unforgettable 3 day experience,” said founding partners Oliver Coffa, Vincent Stone and Will Muir. 
Early bird tickets are now available at www.sumdayz.com. For more information on the festival, visit www.sumdayz.com. Follow @sumdayzfestival on instagram for updates and announcements.
About Sumdayz:
Founded by a creative team of long-term collaborators, Sumdayz is an electronic music festival that aims to curate a one-of-a-kind experience for its partygoers. The festival brings together the energy of Rome’s local scene with the diversity of an international crowd, showcasing some of the top talents in electronic music. With a wide range of music styles and top-notch productions, Sumdayz Festival positions itself as the ultimate destination for electronic music lovers.
Info & Details:
Date: 2023, September 22, 23 & 24
Promoter:  Sumdayz Festival
Venue: Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma, Italy 
Event Name: Sumdayz Festival 2023
City, Country: Rome , Italy
Airport: Rome Fiumicino (from the venue 30 km – 25 min) / Rome Ciampino (from the venue 5 km – 9 min
Ticket Price:  €25+ (Day Ticket)
Early Bird Ticket Price: €60+ (3 Day pass)
 
Website:  www.sumdayz.com

Moovin Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

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Chali 2na, Daddy G, Giles Peterson, Laurent Garnier & Goldie all headline
 
Manchester’s much loved and boutique celebration of eclectic music and quirkiness is back for another of its cosy and personal gatherings August Bank Holiday Weekend 25th-27th. Lining up at Compstall’s udderly unique Whitebottom Farm for Moovin this year is another mouthwatering mix of returning favourites with  some highly sought after big name debut bookings, throw in some of Moovin’s friends  family with  some musical pioneers, and you have an eye popping line up featuring the legendary electronic innovator Laurent Garnier and house music mainstay Todd Terry alongside the likes of Mr Scruff, Mungo’s HiFi feat Eva Lazarus, David Holmes, Massive Attack’s Daddy G performing  a DJ set, Craig Charles, plus hip hop royalty Big Daddy Kane, Goldie live with his orchestra, Sister Nancy, Chali 2Una from Jurassic5, Children of Zeus, Gilles Peterson, Stanton Warriors, Plump DJs, Jaguar Skills, Krafty Kuts, Freestylers, DJ Paulette, Graeme Park and many more.
There is no escape quite like a trip to Moovin Festival, which is the ultimate way to spend the late summer Bank Holiday. By now well established amongst those who know and famous for its attention to detail, bespoke feel and friendly crowds, Moovin takes place at the eco-friendly Whitebottom farm in the stunning countryside of Etherow Country Park in Compstall, just 30 minutes from both Manchester & Sheffield
It is a wonderful hideaway that you will find through a magical canopy of trees, past a lake with busy waterfowl and into a breathtaking gorge. It is transformed into an adult playground with organic production, world class sound systems and stages including the unique Barn Stage, a large open sided cow shed with bales of hay to relax and chill on.
It is proudly independent with a counter cultural feel and as well as a stellar musical line up its a place to enjoy ethically sourced foods and cocktails, yoga classes, to try some holistic healing treatments and enjoy circus performers, fire, magic, mayhem and more festival fun and surprises to help you forget the outside world for a truly special weekend.
The big news is that French cultural icon and esteemed techno pioneer Laurent Garnier lines-ups for the first time playing an extended set . He is the artist behind the seminal Man With The Red Face anthem, runs the F Comms label. He is a multi faceted eclectic artist whose impact on the music scene is far reaching but above all he is a DJ, a true DJ and has played every major club and festival in the world while making the planet dance for  the last 30 years. Laurent Garnier at Moovin Festival just feels very special!
There is once again a strong d&b show at Moovin with none other than Metalheadz founder and scene pioneer Goldie playing a special show with a full live orchestra that is sure to blow your mind. One of the best mic men in the game in Manchester’s DRS will also be on stage to drop his deeply profound bars with a full band in support. He has been on records with all the greats such as Calibre, Marcus Intalex, Lynx, LTJ Bukem, Icicle and LSB so do not miss. Moovin resident Micky Finn plus the iconic Kenny Ken plus a host of local and upcoming bass heavy acts also play.
Hip hop legend Big Daddy Kane is one of the most requested and talked about acts to perform on the Barn Stage so makes a welcome return to do it all again this year. Other hip hop royalty to play include Chali 2Una from the iconic US outfit Jurassic5, plus local heroes and new school innovators Children of Zeus. 
Funk fans will be glad to hear that 6 Music tastemaker Craig Charles is back again this year, while anything goes when Mr Scruff digs deep into his vast collection. Expect on point world music, jazz and broken beat from the one and only Gilles Peterson, while Massive Attack’s Daddy G also drops plenty of beat-based knowledge and the hugely influential New Yorker Todd Terry serves up one of his house masterclasses.
Then there is the unequalled David Holmes who is famed for his left of centre mix of trip hop, big beat, electronic and rock, plus breakout Manchester star Anthony Szmierek who is a firm 6 Music favourite and introspective poet /hip-hop talent is certainly a name to watch out for plus the turn of Mungo’s HiFi with Eva Lazarus and the one and only Jamaican dancehall DJ and singer Sister Nancy. 
Breaks are well represented by pioneers Stanton Warriors, Plump DJs, Jaguar Skills, Krafty Kuts and Freestylers, and old school house comes from Hacienda Graeme Park while DJ Paulette, who also played the famous club and recently got a lifetime achievement award from DJ Mag, also lines-ups for an irresistible day of music.
​​All this with a focus on new and upcoming talent aswell as the best locals and off the scale performers randomness and surprises helps makes Moovin a very special festival indeed
The clock is now ticking so get Moovin on your tickets because you don’t want to miss this.

‘Amnesia Presents’ Unveils Dates and Headliners

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Gorgon City, Sonny Fodera & Danny Howard will headline
 
Monday at Amnesia will continue to be the talk of the island with the return of Gorgon City, Sonny Fodera & Danny Howard for their second year at the legendary club.
 
Amnesia Presents is the ultimate way to kick off the week in Ibiza, running for 15 dates from Monday June 19th until September 25th. You can expect to hear all forms of house music from these three authorities of the genre.
 
New Amnesias Presents resident Greta Levska will be opening the show each week, followed by Radio 1 tastemaker Danny Howard, with Gorgon City & Sonny Fodera alternating in the early hours slots each week.
Sonny Fodera caused a huge stir at the club last year and has continued to reach new heights with his ever popular releases and high energy DJ sets. He has racked up 250M global streams in the past year alone, with a string of massive singles planned for this year. He comes off the back of 2 x sold out Brixton Academy shows, plus a headline set at WHP Depot and two nights at Blackstone Street Warehouse in Liverpool to kick off 2023 with a bang.
With 10 BRIT certified singles, including 1X Platinum and 2x Gold and over 1.5 billion collective streams in their repertoire, the core club values of Gorgon City still remain uncompromised. Selling out shows everywhere from Printworks to Red Rocks, with anthemic club records and remixes on their Realm imprint along the way. Their latest single ’Sidewinder’ ft. Flirta D amassed 100 plays on Radio 1 and they have plenty of new music scheduled for this year, with rumours of an album this summer, so expect to hear lots of future anthems on the terrace at Amnesia.
 
Broadcaster, DJ, label head and producer, Danny Howard lives and breathes dance music.  An authority on the culture, the sound and the scene, a decade long tenure at BBC Radio 1
has positioned him as the tastemaker of a generation. Now hosting Radio 1’s flagship Friday night show Radio 1’s Dance Party, Danny’s transition from underground champion to fully-fledged star of the station is credit to his unwavering commitment to musical discovery and a pair of the sharpest A&R ears in the business. As he embarks on his next chapter as a broadcaster and key industry figurehead, Danny continues to build on his unique legacy as a musical all-rounder.
Amnesia Presents is your chance to get up close and personal with the scene’s leading artists. It takes place on the iconic Terraza and is powered by a world class KV Audio sound system that offers immersion in the music that is like no other club in the world. The production, too, elevates each night into something truly special and the year’s headiness all made an indelible mark in Ibiza last year so make welcome returns.
 
Limited early bird tickets are on sale now via https://www.amnesia.es

Reggae Land Reveals Final Line-Up For Debut At The National Bowl in Milton Keynes

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Sean Paul, Barrington Levy and Beenie Man headline
30,000 people, more than 80 artists, four stages of music, 50+ food traders and two unforgettable days make Reggae Land the most complete and authentic reggae experience in the UK. This year’s bumper weekender takes place on August 5th and 6th 2023 at all new supersized venue The National Bowl in Milton Keynes. The final line-up includes a mouthwatering mix of reggae icons past, present and future with every facet of the vast sound showcased by the best in the scene. Get your tickets now for this unmissable reggae celebration at reggaeland.co.uk.
Last year’s family-friendly Reggae Land was such a success it was nominated in three different categories in the UK Festival Awards 2022. This year it expands to an epic new home The Milton Keynes National Bowl which is world renowned for hosting everyone from Queen to David Bowie.
This year, Reggae Land will be added to that history with a Reggae Flea market, a fairground, an entire Carnival Float stage along with dancers, VIP zone, festival merchandise, mouthwatering Caribbean Food Village as well as plenty of drinks in the Rum Shacks, Gin Bars and Caribbean cocktail bars from more than 50 carefully curated food outlets.
The music comes across four stages, each with their own look and atmosphere and carefully programmed soundtrack. All basses are covered from dub to dancehall, dii-steppers to classic lover’s rock with a mix of pioneering legends, new school stars and plenty of accomplished talents in between.
The line-up brims with talent from the sounds of global chart topper Sean Paul to next level beatboxer Beenie Man, pioneering jungle man Shy FX, the reggae boffin that is David Rodigan, Reggae legends Barrington Levy, Alborosie, Mr Vegas,  iconic vocalists Steel Pulse, Tarrus Riley, Junior Marvin & The Legendary Wailers, dub kings like Mad Professor, Channel One, King Tubby’s Sound System, Mungo’s HiFi, Trojan Sound System, Grammy award winner Kabaka Pyramid and so much more!
The always raucous Dub Pistols play one of their famous live shows, Massive Attack and The Wild Bunch man Daddy G pairs off for a special versus set with Dj, director and musician Don Letts, with plenty more from Protoje, Steel Pulse, General Levy, Desmond Decker’s Aces, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Congo Natty, Iration Steppas and so much more!
Reggae Land will set a new standard for reggae events in the UK, so make sure you don’t miss out on this epic new chapter at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes.

ARTBAT & Fred Lenix Deliver New Single “Dreamcatcher” on UPPERGROUND

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UPPERGROUND unleashes its first ARTBAT release of 2023 which is an emotive and powerful collaboration with Fred Lenix, where they combined to create the haunting and dark single ‘Dreamcatcher’.
ARTBAT stride into 2023 in determined fashion as they deliver their new single ‘Dreamcatcher’ which is a collaboration with the up and coming Brazilian born, Turkey based artist Fred Lenix. Lenix who has not only been garnering support from the industry’s leading artists, has also become a welcomed addition to the UPPERGROUND family. He recently toured India with ARTBAT, which followed on from his very well received performances on previous label events, one of which was the recent showcase at New Year at Zamna in Tulum, where Dreamcatcher was first aired to an audience and created a sizable buzz, and this is now set to be another strong release for Fred Lenix, and the Ukrainian duo and their imprint.
‘Dreamcatcher’ is a dark and brooding powerful track with ominous and stark synths giving this a deep and harrowing musical feeling with the cyborg vocal delivering the finishing touch of a deep and profound journey from which you emerge energised.
 
Artist(s): ARTBAT, Fred Lenix
Title: Dreamcatcher
Record Label: UPPERGROUND
Cat.Number: UPND009
Release Date: 10th February 2023
Tracklist:

1) Dreamcatcher

The Subs Drop the Killer New Single ‘Freak’ on their I Want To Dance Again Label

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“After 12 years of creating 100% original material, we as The Subs felt excited to take our favourite music by fellow artists into our curious hands and add our own twist. FREAK is the first single of the eponymous EP where you will see us using and abusing some beloved classics to turn them into rave anthems.

“Covers?” You ask. Well, we call them remakes, because we go far into new realms. Pulling and pushing haunting beauty out of a night life rollercoaster.

It all started with FREAK. Ever since our earliest beginnings in the Ghent night life scene, we have been devouring this track. But it was 3 years ago during our all-night-long show at Kompass Klub that we dropped “our own” FREAK for the very first time. We felt we were on to something special, seeing the audience go all wild on it.

Since it was a remake we never released it. But we kept on coming back to it, adding, changing and morphing, until finally we found the ultimate expression of our own inner FREAK. The perfect Subs version of that epic FREAK story was born. We went wild too. “I need a FREAK to dance all week, never too weak to be a FREAK” 

Artist: The Subs
Title: Freak
Record Label: I Want To Dance Again
Release Date: 10th February 2023

Tracklist:
1) Freak (Radio Edit)
2) Freak (Club Edit)
3) Freak (Instrumental) 

Les Plages Électroniques Reveals Phase Two Line-Up

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August 4-6th, 2023

Cannes, France

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Les Plages Électroniques today announces the next phase of its mouth watering 2023 lineup for August 4th to 6th, 2023 on the beach at the foot of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Tale of Us, Fideles, Chloé Caillet, Aime Simone, Bianca Costa, Lodgerz, Mara, Mosimann, Tony Romera and Trinix join the already announced DJ Snake, Armin Van Buuren, Lomepal, Pedro Winter pres. Ed Banger XX, Mind Against, Sam Paganini, Ofenbach, The Blessed Madonna, Oden & Fatzo (live), Marina Trench and more.

No other festival offers the variation and quality of Les Plages Électroniques. It goes down on the stunning seafront and this year has a new outdoor stage as well as a new space indoors so party people can enjoy the event without suffering from the high heat.

In all across the three days, 60000 people will be welcomed to the beach with other stages including a “Solarium” rooftop  and on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals. There will also be the famous stage on the water, an after party inside the Palais des Festivals and daily boat parties on a catamaran meaning the music runs somewhere from 2pm to 5am.

These quality latest names include Afterlife label heads and global melodic techno innovators Tale of Us, the artful sounds of Fideles aka Daniele Aprile & Mario Roberti who have a mature contemporary sound, plus Chloé Caillet, a DJ, producer and multi instrumentalist from Paris, plus the likes of Aime Simone, Bianca Costa, Lodgerz, Mara, Mosimann, Tony Romera and Trinix.

The countdown is on to yet another spectacular edition of Les Plages Électroniques. Make sure you don’t miss out and get your tickets now at https://www.plages-electroniques.com/.

LINEUP (new additions in bold)

DJ SNAKE – ARMIN VAN BUUREN – TALE OF US

LOMEPAL – HAMZA

THE BLESSED MADONNA – CHLOÉ CAILLET – FIDELES – LUJIPEKA – MEZERG – MIND AGAINST – MOSIMANN – OFENBACH – PEDRO WINTER presents ED BANGER RECORDS XX – SAM PAGANINI

AIME SIMONE – ASDEK – BELLAIRE – BIANCA COSTA – ELOI – JULIEN GRANEL – MARA – MARINA TRENCH – LODGERZ – ODEN & FATZO (live) – ROMANE SANTARELLI – TONY ROMERA – TRINIX

Locus Brings Biggest Drum ’n’ Bass Festival Line up to Tulum

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Goldie, Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott, DBridge, Ed Rush & Optical all headline
Goldie, Fabio & Grooverider, A.M.C, DJ Marky, London Elektricity, Kemal & Rob Data (aka Konflict), Ed Rush & Optical, Doc Scott, DBridge, Lenzman, Teebee and many, many more all play in Tulum this March
After a still much-talked-about and truly historic debut last year, LOCUS Tulum is back bigger and better than ever in 2023. This vibe-filled and unique celebration of drum ‘n’ bass culture takes place in the paradise of Tulum, Mexico, from 2-5 March, with the most comprehensive and cultured drum ‘n’ bass lineup North or South America has ever seen.
Get your one, two or four day passes now at https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/locus-tulum-2023, with Mexican locals enjoying up to 40% cheaper prices.
Established in 2000, LOCUS has long been setting the benchmark for drum ‘n’ bass events and this now annual trip to Mexico is another reason why they lead from the front with a line-up that represents the past, present, and future of drum ‘n’ bass. It is an unrivalled four-day musical culture and travel experience in a sun soaked tropical haven paradise, surrounded by sun beds, towering palm trees and gorgeous jungle greenery.
The magic plays out across three stunning venues, including the incredible Buuts’ Ha’ Cenote Club. Located just outside Tulum, it is an organic open air space with a boho feel, wooden decking and surrounded by green-blue water that allows you to spend a day swimming, eating amazing food and listening to some of your favourite drum ‘n’ bass artists in paradise, with free shuttle transportation from Tulum’s main town. Then there is Tatich Beach Club, another gorgeous venue directly on the beach with a pool and incredible restaurant, which will host drum ‘n’ bass for the very first time. Finally, each evening finishes at the hottest new venue in Tulum, Tehmplo, going into the early hours of the morning.
Each of the four days is packed with talent from top to bottom. Day 1 features godfathers of the scene such as UK legends Fabio & Grooverider next to key Metalheadz artist Doc Scott, plus Workforce from Must Make Music, who was previously half of SpectraSoul, and more like LSB, Mark System, Monrroe & Emily Makis, Dom & Roland, Dave Owen, IYRE and Flaco.
Day 2 welcomes enduring scene kingpin and Hospital Records founder London Elektricity alongside the man who constantly revenants himself, Exit Records boss DBridge. Dutch Metalheadz artist and underground hitmaker Lenzman of The North Quarter, Ram Records star Harriet Jaxxon and red hot producer Rohaan also line up with Submotive, who struck real gold with his Subjective collaboration with Goldie, and many more.
Day 3 brings originators and chaos makers Ed Rush & Optical while Kemal & Rob Data (aka Konflict) reunite at LOCUS for their first show in over 20 years. All styles from neurofunk to liquid are covered, as they are joined by the influential veterans Teebee, Klute, Hospital artists Makoto, Etherwood and Degs and several others.
The final day ends LOCUS with a world class bang as the one and only Goldie stops by for a masterclass. He is joined by four-time winner of the World’s Best DnB DJ award, A.M.C, who plays a first ever live Deep Digging set – usually saved for recorded mixes – and Brazilian scene godfather DJ Marky also plays with DJ Flight, Dub Phizix & Strategy, Phaeleh and more.
Hosts for all this musical madness are at the top of their game and include Armanni Reign, Degs, MC Dino, Dynamite MC, MC Fava, Fox, MC GQ, Jakes, MC LowQui, MC Ridda, Stamina MC and T.R.A.C..
With breathtaking views, rich local culture to explore, an out-of-this-world setting and a carefully curated lineup of next level talents near to the famous Mexican jungle, LOCUS offers a drum ‘n’ bass experience like no other.
For more information, visit www.junglists.com

LINEUP

Thursday 2 March
Fabio & Grooverider (Creative Source / Prototype)
Doc Scott (31 Records / Metalheadz)
Workforce (Must Make Music)
LSB (Footnotes)
Mark System (Soul in Motion)
Monrroe & Emily Makis (Shogun Audio / Soul In Motion)
Dom & Roland (Dom & Roland Productions)
Dave Owen (Driven AM)
IYRE (Goldfat / Soulvent)
Flaco (Innerground)
Friday 3 March
London Elektricity (Hospital Records)
DBridge (Exit Records)
Lenzman (The North Quarter)
Harriet Jaxxon (Ram Records)
Rohaan (Deadbeats)
Pola & Bryson (Shogun Audio)
Submotive (Guidance / Subjective)
DJ Strife (Driven AM)
Viewer (Soul Deep Recordings)
Sabrina (Rinse FM)
Delicat (SUNANDBASS)
Saturday 4 March
Ed Rush & Optical (Virus Recordings)
Kemal & Rob Data aka Konflict (Negative / Cryptic Audio)
Teebee (Subtitles)
Klute (Commercial Suicide)
Makoto (Hospital Records / Human Elements)
Etherwood (Hospital Records)
Degs (Hospital Records)
Reid Speed (Play Me Records)
Quadrant & Iris (Commercial Suicide)
Alley Cat (Kokeshi)
Sunday 5 March
Goldie (Metalheadz)
A.M.C – Digging Deep Set (Titan)
DJ Marky (Innerground)
DJ Flight (EQ50)
Dub Phizix & Strategy (Senkasonic / Exit)
Phaeleh (Undertow)
Charli Brix (Flexout Audio)
Flavor (Jungle Empire)
Richter B2B Fallen (Bassrush)
Squake (Bassdrive)
Hosted By
Armanni Reign
Degs
MC Dino
Dynamite MC
MC Fava
Fox
MC GQ
Jakes
MC LowQui
MC Ridda
Stamina MC
T.R.A.C.

Reinier Zonneveld joins BK to deliver a new EP titled «Rampage» on Filth on Acid

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Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth on Acid snaps up BK for a huge new EP which features three new tunes including one with the boss himself. BK has taken his inimitable production style into clubland and immediately translated it into a DJ performance that has made him an overnight success. He runs his own Nukleuz Records and brings all new energy to techno.

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Reinier Zonneveld & BK’s Suis Moi opens up with cantering drums and flashy synth work. The synths light it up in futuristic fashion while the dark vocal demands you to dance. BK’s Rampage then has hefty drums, skewed leads and the sort of raw and brain frying techno energy that cannot fail to blow up the floor. Indecision ups the pace and races along on slick and sleek drums with pent up trance-techno energy and a big vocal up top to really blow the roof off. Control the Music is last up and is another all consuming, peak time techno weapon.

This is a standout EP that will make you want to lose control and rage on the dance floor.

Artist(s): BK, Reinier Zonneveld

Title: Rampage

Record Label: Filth on Acid

Cat.Number: FOA125

Release Date: 10th February 2023 – Beatport (2 weeks)

24th February 2023 – all other download stores

Tracklist:

1) Reinier Zonneveld, BK – Suis Moi

2) BK – Rampage

3) BK – Indecision

4) BK – Control the Music

LooseFest Returns in 2023 with their Biggest Line up Yet

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Sean Paul, Craig David, Chase & Status, Patrick Topping and more headline
The North East’s largest and most ambitious music festival is back again on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August at Newcastle’s unique and expansive inner-city green space, the Town Moor.
Once again, 30,000 people are expected to attend each day of the already legendary LooseFest weekender who have put together their biggest line-up to date, with headline artists including Sean Paul, Chase & Status, Craig David, Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Example, Sigala and Tinie Tempah as well as some of the biggest DJs around including Franky Wah, Alan Fitzpatrick, Hot Since 82, Kettama, Jax Jones, Sigala and many more, all lined up across five spectacular arenas.
Tickets go on General Sale on Friday 17th February, but sign-up now at www.loosefest.com to get early access to all tickets and payment plans 2 hours before general release.
In 2022, LooseFest became the largest festival in history to take over Newcastle’s Town Moor. The location is one of the largest inner-city greenspaces in Europe, spanning over 1,000 acres, making it larger than New York City’s Central Park (843 acres). The LooseFest team have entered into a long-term partnership with the Freemen of Newcastle and the City Council to secure the future expansion of the site for many years to come, firmly cementing the North East on the UK festival map and beyond.
Last year’s event was truly historic, transforming the area into an adult wonderland and for 2023, the LooseFest team are taking things another step further, with 5 incredible arenas, a carefully curated street food village, funfair, a range of bars and vendors and unique immersive activations including a Bentley and Ferrari experience in VIP and in the festival’s very own digital Metaverse. Although the festival does not currently offer on site camping, with the location being so close to the city centre, there is a huge range of accommodation options nearby, from hotels to Airbnb’s, as well as excellent transport links, making LooseFest one of the most easily accessible large-scale events in the country.
The music of course is the centrepiece of the festival, playing out across five bespoke stages each with their own bold look and stunning sound, covering everything from house, DnB and disco to techno, RnB and dance classics. The production is right at the cutting edge, with state of the art sound and lighting rigs, special effects and decor that is literally out of this world.
A vital mix of international talent as well as local and UK stars from across the musical spectrum all line-up again this year. Chief amongst them is global superstar Sean Paul, international drum & bass pin-ups Chase & Status and Andy C, R&B sensation Craig David with his TS5 show, chart topping party starter Example, UK grime star Tinie Tempah and Newcastle’s very own Patrick Topping, who will be hosting one of the arenas under his ever popular Trick imprint.
Also performing across the line-up are some of the biggest artists spanning the full breadth of electronic music, including DnB and bass selectors Sub Focus, Dimension, Bou and Kings of the Rollers, house, tech and techno maestros, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Hot Since 82, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jax Jones, Schak and Syreeta as well as dance legends Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Ultrabeat, Phats & Small, Flip & Fill and for the soulful house and disco lovers, Horse Meat Disco, A-Track and many more, with arenas hosted by Capital, Trick, Worried About Henry, What The Funk, Let’s Get Loose, Utopiar and Mixtape.
LooseFest has grown at an incredible rate since its debut in Herrington Park in 2021. Last year it set an all new standard for events in the North East and 2023 will be bigger and better than ever. The team behind the festival is made up of experienced industry experts, having created and curated some of the region’s best events, venues, and festivals over the past 10 years. Last year’s event created hundreds of jobs for the local community, working with as many local suppliers as possible, bringing in over £12m to the local economy and delivering an amazing experience to tens of thousands of party goers from across the UK.
LooseFest 2023 is the ultimate way to spend a summer’s weekend in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, without the hassle of out-of-town travel and camping in the mud. Make sure it’s on your to do list this year. Sign up now at www.loosefest.com and we’ll see you in the Toon!
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