Alex Jukes

Family Piknik Drops Full Lineup For 2020’s 2-Day Festival

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Open-air French techno gathering Family Piknik completes its full line up for Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of July in Montpellier, France. Playing across three stages, including one secret stage, will be the likes of Charlotte De Witte, Dixon, Artbat, Erol Alkan, Adam Beyer, Mind Against b2b Recondite, Popof b2b Oxia, Fisher, Worakls Orchestra and Monolink both live, Riva Starr, Detlef, Rex Axes live and many more.

The first phase of tickets are already sold out for this iconic festival. The ninth edition is another open-air extravaganza with special lighting, world class sounds systems and all sorts of extra food, drink and entertainment to make this the ultimate techno-fest. The big news is that all of the stages will be open from noon to midnight meaning that the usual Sunday pleasures turns into a full weekend extravaganza this year.

Created as a totally unique concept in France, open to all generations, Family Piknik has managed to be the most friendly open-air event around electronic music, gathering festival ravers from more than 30 countries. People can bring their own pique-nique to enjoy the green park of Grammont and chill in between two dance steps in front of the most talented international artists. Ecology will be one of the main focus points of 2020, with a no-plastic policy to be applied for the first time, though innovative actions yet to be announced.

Say the festival owner Tom Pooks, “2020 will be a serious transition for us as it will be the first time we are open on two full days, so it’s never been more exciting for us. Last year, we had the honour of welcoming many living legends, many from the first leading generation pioneering electronic music, from Sasha to Carl Cox through Sven Väth, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Josh Wink… So for this year, we’ve decided to open our stages mostly to the new generation, like Charlotte de Witte, Artbat, Fisher going through a bunch of other new talents combined with more established names (Adam Beyer, Dixon, Erol Alkan, Riva Starr..) and exclusive performances like this never seen B2B between Mind Against & Recondite. As always, our line-up tends to represent the one and only big electronic family, from micro-house to peak time techno through all these house sub-genres. Our challenge is to be a friendly gathering for all kind of electronic communities, sharing the same love and passion for music under the trees, during a whole week-end of pure madness in the sunny south of France.”

On Saturday, Stage 1 is a fully 100% live show showcase, while Stage 2 is all about  tech and jacking house and the third and final secret stage is where to hear ethno, deep and micro house. Sunday, day two, sees Stage 1 offer up the best techno in the world, Stage 2 goes deeper with more melodic and progressive house, and the secret stage deals in ethno, deep and hybrid house.

Saturday features Fisher, Popof B2B Oxia, Dennis Cruz, Super Flu, Riva Starr, Detlef, Cioz B2B Sam Shure, Quenum, Pontias B2B Theus Mago, Time, Ki Yera, Mood Gorning B2B Albanø andWorakls Orchestra (Live), Monolink (Live), Giorgia Angiuli (Live), Wehbba (Live Station), Red Axes (Live), Gheist (Live Hybrid), Ruede Hagelstein (Live) and The Dualz (Live).

Sunday is all about the likes of Charlotte De Witte, Adam Beyer, Mind Against B2B Recondite, Dixon, Artbat, Adana Twins, Mathame, Denis Horvart, Erol Alkan, Tom Pooks B2B Joy Kitikonti, Sébastien Léger, Monkey Safari, Mandana, Abstraal, Frankyeffe, Timmo and Blanc.

For the 3rd year in a row, Family Piknik will tease its 2020 main event with several tour dates across France between March and June (Lyon, Toulouse, Paris…), including its famous Boarding to Family Piknik event taking place in Montpellier airport on June 6th. This event is also not to miss because you can dance next to the planes, with artists like Sven Väth on board.

The scene is now set for the most famous festival in France to grow, expand and improve once more in 2020 as it raises the bar for music lovers once more.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale till March 26th, from 45€ (1 day) to 70€ (2 days). http://www.familypiknikfestival.com 

Les Plages Électroniques reveals first names for 15th anniversary with The Chainsmokers, Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Stephan Bodzin, Boombass/Cassius, Guy Gerber, Artbat, Boys Noize, Sam Paganini and more

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Now firmly on the list of major festivals not to be missed, The Festival Les Plages Electroniques will be celebrating its 15th anniversary from August 7th to 9th 2020, and has an array of surprises and novelties to be announced very soon. The first wave of acts includes The Chainsmokers (exclusive – their only French festival appearance in 2020), Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Stephan Bodzin, Boombass/Cassius, Guy Gerber, Folamour, Mathame, Artbat, Boys Noize, Meduza, Sam Paganini and more.
The many festival-goers from all over the world who attend the three day event  will be delighted to dance non-stop on the most beautiful beach of La Croisette, on the roof of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and sink their feet in the water at the Red Bull Enigma party on Sunday, as well as get down at the after party in the Rotonde Riviera until early morning. 
The Festival Village opens from 2:00 p.m. and always pays special attention to the comfort of the public with a beauty corner, many fun stands, chill out in the gardens of Square Reynaldo Hahn, catering offer for all tastes (burgers, vegan, pancakes, Italian ice cream, sweet, salty) in collaboration with local food trucks, and much more. 
The first open water party in 2017 on the Palais des Festivals beach was a resounding success. It is an event within the event with a stage set up on the water and hundreds of giant buoys distributed for the delight of festival-goers. 2020 will repeat more of the same on Sunday from 2.30 p.m.
The afterparties are always a great success. The Rotunda of the Palais des Festivals, which is used to hosting congresses throughout the year, will once again be transformed into an ephemeral club, an indoor dance floor with a capacity of 5,000 people with an original concept and scripting concocted by a collective of local artists, so festival-goers can extend the party until 5 a.m.
Live the backstage VIP experience: Festival-goers can access the premium spaces with a view of the main action and get skip-the-line entrance, a personalized welcome with a hostess, a dedicated bar with paid food service, in short making it a special way to experience the festival differently.
Les Plages Électroniques will offer more than 60 artists from around the world across the three days with a line up oscillating between Electro Dance Music (EDM), House, Pop Electro, Techno and urban cultures. All catering to the 40000 strong crowd. 
THE HEADLINERS
The Chainsmokers (France Festival Exclusive)
The Chainsmokers are a pop act consisting of two DJs named Drew Taggart (born December 31, 1989) and Alex Pall (born May 16, 1985). They first hit the charts with the novelty song “#Selfie.” Two years later, in 2016, they soared to the top of the charts with “Closer,” one of the biggest pop hit singles of all time.
Paul Kalkbrenner
Berlin’s Paul Kalkbrenner is a unique international talent. In fact, with seven studio albums and more than 2.4 million Facebook fans, he is one of techno’s biggest superstars! Paul Kalkbrenner’s demanding compositions are full of energy; they exist to take listeners away from the everyday, from the weekly grind, into rapture—into art, ecstasy, absurdity friendship, hope and love.
Kaytranada
Born in Haiti and raised in the city of Montreal, Canadian artist Kaytranada has experienced an explosive rise in the past couple of years with his irresistible production and live sets, but the hard work and success did not happen overnight. Before touring the globe and amassing millions of hits online with his series of beloved tracks and mixes, the young man came up as a true disciple, absorbing hip hop and RnB culture since his childhood and finding ways to make the music his own.
Stephan Bodzin
Stephan Bodzin has been a hugely influential figure within the global techno scene for years. The reason the German has endured where many had fallen by the wayside is because of his devotion to authenticity. “Without it, everything would appear to be nothing more than a hollow shell,” says the son of an experimental musician who is now a revered talent in his own right.
Phase 01 Line-Up

THE CHAINSMOKERS (IN EXCLUSIVELY) – PAUL KALKBRENNER – GUY GERBER – KAYTRANADA – KUNGS – SAM PAGANINI – STEPHAN BODZIN – VALD – AAZAR – ARTBAT – BON ENTENDEUR (DJ Set) – BOOMBASS/CASSIUS – BOYS NOIZE – FOLAMOUR – KAS:ST (live) – LA MAMIE’S (DJ Set) – MATHAME – MEDUZA – MYD (DJ Set) – FLIM – SOLSTICE – SUNLEE

Website : http://www.plages-electroniques.com/fr/

SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES FINAL LINE-UP FOR 18TH + 19TH JULY

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After its initial success in 2014, Sea You ‘Beach Republic’ continues to sell out each year, drawing ravers from all around the world to its undeniably scenic lakeside location in Tunisee, just outside Freiburg. This year’s edition takes place on 18th + 19th July, with seven stages again featuring some of the scene’s foremost house and techno talents. 

 

The line-up features a host of esteemed DJs and live acts such as Eats Everything, Matador, Fisher, Maceo Plex, Amelie Lens, Giorgia Angiuli, Lexy & K-Paul, Paul Kalkbrenner and Reinier Zonneveld, while the likes of Boris Brejcha, Claptone, Kid Simius, Kobosil, Marika Rossa, Mausio, Monika Kriuse, Neelix and Younotus are equally likely to attract passionate ravers from across the globe. 

 

Spread over a whopping seven stages and featuring over 100 artists, Sea You Beach Republic will also feature a chillout area, numerous water activities on the lake (incl. free water-skiing and wake-boarding options) as well as a fashion & beauty lounge. What’s more, the beautiful Lake Tunisee (with Germany’s famous Black Forrest in the background) is sure to prove a perfect accompaniment to the top class sounds on offer. Guests are encouraged to forget about their everyday worries and embark on a magical journey; to dance, laugh and cool down alongside thousands of other like-minded music lovers. 

 

With two more line-up announcements due shortly, Sea You Beach’s 2020 edition already looks set to go down a real treat. 

 

SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC – Life is Better in Flip-Flops! 



Tickets and further info: seayou-festival.de

 

#seayoufestival #seayou20 #beachrepublic #festival #tunisee #freiburg  

Art With Me Festival Tulum Announces Art and Music Line up

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Escape the Mundane and Immerse yourself in the Inspirational Universe of Art with Me*GNP in Tulum this April 22nd – 26th , 2020. The Multi-Disciplinary International Arts and Culture Festival enters its third consecutive year and promises to be more awe-inspiring than ever. This year will be composed of “six-pillars” that include; Wellness Programs & Workshops, Local and International Cuisine, Lively Musical Performances, Highly Anticipated Visual Art Installations, Renowned Photographers & Interactive Exhibitions, Children’s Programs & Ecological Awareness Practices, and much more. All of this within the surreal & mythical landscapes of the Riviera Maya. In a world where we emphasise productivity over health, global communication over personal connection & glamor over beauty- “Art with Me”- is an authentic breath of fresh air revitalising the connection between people, nature & the ‘interconnectivity of all things’.
“The ‘Art of Inspiring’ is something I have been involved in directly and indirectly for decades now. For certain, I know that I love being inspired as well as inspiring others. Inspiration is the engine behind just about everything I have learned in my adult life.”
Line up includes
Acid Pauli
Be Svendsen (LIVE)
Easy Stars All Stars
Feathered Sun
Gioli & Assia
Holmar
Kerala Dust
Mardeleva
Matanza (LIVE)
Nahko
Oliver Koletzki, 
Pillowtalk + Tone of Arc
Rhye
Romare
SYML
((( O )))
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David Graziano [Founder]
With previous events garnering International Attention – one particular piece entitled “Ven a la Luz” by Daniel Popper went viral in 2018 and instantly made AWM an International Sensation. Through enabling the power of art, Graziano and the rest of the AWM staff aim to “use art as a lens for which to view all aspects of environmental issues facing our planet today.” With one of the festival pillars “Care with Me” – the event will raise funds for Environmental Protections in the region, educate both locals and foreigners about “Ethical Tourism” as well as inspire local businesses to take part in cultural initiatives such as beach clean ups, sanctuary sites & similar environmental programs.
According to international travel blogger Jim Dobson who covers a wide array of stunning artistic & wellness encounters; “Art with Me*GNP is a unique mix between “Burning Man & Art Basel.” This echoed by Kate Raudenbush – a Burning Man veteran – who will also be attending AWM this April.
Feel the music this year with a powerful lineup including artists like Acid Pauli, Easy Star All Stars, Feathered Sun to name a few. Experience works from the likes of Charles Traub, Sculptor Laura Kimpton, and Carlito Carvalhosa among other Affluent Artists. In terms of Wellness programs, you will have the privilege of participating in Mayan Clay Ceremonies, Plant Medicine Healings, Cacao Ceremonies, traditional Mayan sweet lodges and much more – a truly Immersive Experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Don’t miss this unique artistic encounter on April 22 – 26, 2020 in Tulum, Mexico. More information can be found on the Art with Me website where both tickets & hotels are available at discounted prices. For an unforgettable, awe-inspiring experience – visit artwithme.org Right Now.
NOTES TO EDITOR:
Art With Me I GNP Presented by TANE is a 5-Day & Night International Arts, Music and Cultural Festival whose goal is to inspire us to be more connected to ourselves and build awareness about the environmental issues that affect us locally and globally. It is a community-driven festival that curates art, workshops & talks, music, wellness and cultural experiences and is building a platform to inspire change and foster awareness amongst attendees.
Founded in 2018 by David Graziano and Jorge Mondragon with a vision of how they could help Tulum by building a festival that would build consciousness about the sustainability necessary to protect the fragility of the region. David lives in Tulum full time and Jorge part time and both wanted to work with local businesses and people and tourists to bring awareness about waste management, noise pollution and black waters through building a festival that did not add to these problems but tried to help solve them. The numerous initiatives of Care with Me are at the heart of everything that happens during the festival and during the whole year.

Outlook Origins unveils final names, stage programmes and Barbarella’s after parties

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The final names for Outlook Origins 2020 can now be revealed for the exciting new chapter which unfolds in the stunning Garden Resort in Tisno from July 30th to August 3rd 2020. Drum & bass icons Chase & Status and Children of Zeus are added to the opening concert, Novelist, Silkie, Coki, Goth Trad, Conducta and Sgt Pokes all line up at the main event, while 1xtra’s Jamz Supernova joins the bill and Pinch’s Tectonic and Rinse FM also get involved for their own impressive takeovers amongst many more big announcements.

 

Origins is all about curating cutting edge music for the real heads. It’s a more intimate version of the storied Outlook Festival, but at the same time, stays true to its roots with a big focus on sound system culture, beach parties, boat parties, after parties and more. Full news of the boat parties are to come with the final Early Bird ticket online, including the festival’s popular 5 for 4 group ticket offer (£96 per person).

 

 

The line-up for this mouth-watering event has been pulled together by 13 expert curators, and each has done a fine job of representing the various cornerstones of their own scenes. These are Calibre, D Double E, DJ Storm, Flava D, Fliptrix, Goldie, Iration Steppas, Lenzman, Mala, Mungo’s Hifi, The Bug, Zed Bias and Hybrid Minds, and they have already announced huge names like  dBridge, Fabio & Grooverider, Randall, Wookie, Youngsta, Hatcha, Breakage, Doc Scott, DRS, J.Sparrow, P. Money, 6 Figure Gang (aka Dobby, FAUZIA, Jossy Mitsu, 
LCY, Sherelle, Yazzus), Children of Zeus, Coops, Darwin, Horsepower Productions, Jah Shaka, N-Type and many more. 

 

Drum & bass legends Chase & Status join the opening concert in Sibenik alongside Shy FX, Dynamite MC and Manchester duo Children Of Zeus. Spaces are limited for the unique event that kicks off the festival on Thursday 30th July – an unmissable, well-loved part of the Outlook Festival model.

 

On Mala’s curated stage in attendance are Silkie, Coki, Goth Trad, Sicaria Sound with Killa P, Crazy D & Sun of Selah on the mic all bringing the signature sound back to Croatia with plenty of hard hitting and deep bass styles. Further high profile stage takeovers have been added and include Pinch’s Tectonic label celebrating 15 years (with Walton being a late and great addition ahead of his new release on the label) and Rinse FM who join forces with 6 Figure Gang for a takeover of their own that is sure to get rowdy. Elsewhere excitement is building for Deadbeat + Tikiman who will present a special live dub show, while New Zealand duo Truth return for big things in 2020. The Heatwave add some of their own much loved and hugely characteristic bounce and 1xtra’s Jamz Supernova joins the bill, while there will be more drum & bass from Technimatic, SCAR, Artificial Intelligence and J Majik.

 

 

A key part of this year’s event will be the Barbarella’s After Parties, which are available via a separate ticket on sale now as individual days, as well as part of a festival package deal and full pass. Each of these special events is powered by the peerless Sinai Sound System and will feature the likes of Dispatch and Sofa Sound going head to head for a takeover. Mala curates a heavyweight offering featuring Deep Medi family including local Egoless as well as Silkie, Sicaria Sound and a b2b from Coki and Mala, then The Bug curates his own late night get together as well as Leeds legend and dub warrior Iration Steppas. 

 

This is an exciting evolution in the story of Outlook and is once again set to be the most essential festival for lovers of any and all forms of bass. 

 

 

FULL A-Z: 
207 • Abnormal Sleepz • Ant TC1 • Artificial Intelligence • Black Barrel • Black Josh • Blackeye MC • Blazin • Breakage • Breakfake • Buer • Channel One • Charlie P • Children of Zeus • Coki • Conducta • Coops • Crazy D • Danny T & Tradesman • Darwin • dBridge • Deadbeat + Tikiman • Digital • Digitron • DJ Flight • DLR • Dobby • Doc Scott • Dred • DRS • Dub Head • Dubdiggerz • Dubkasm • Dubolik & Lo Peaks • Egoless • El-B • Ellie Prohan • Fabio & Grooverider • FAUZIA • FD • Fiend • Finwa • Flowdan • Foamplate • Fox • Goth-Trad • Gusto • Hatcha • Highlander • Horsepower Productions • Ila Brugal • J Majik • J:Kenzo • J.Sparrow • Jah Shaka • Jamz Supernova • Jeremy Sylvester • John B • Jossy Mitsu • Jubilee • Kahn • Kid Drama • Killa P • Kryo • LCY • Lee Scott • Loefah • Lush  • Macky Banton • Mantra • Marcus Visionary •  MC Codebreaker • MC GQ • MC Lowqui • MC Moose • MC Pean • MC Tempza • MC Vapour • Mind of A Dragon • Miss Red • Mr K • N-Type • Novelist • O.B.F • One87 • P Money • Parly B • Perception • Pinch • Ramsez • Randall • Reggae Take Over • Roots In Session • RSD • Sammy Virji • Satl • SCAR • Scratchclart & Lady Lykez • Sgt Pokes • Sharda • SHERELLE • Shosh • Sicaria Sound • Silkie • Sinai Sound •  Siskiyou • Solo Banton • SP:MC • Sr Wilson • Stalawa • Submotive • Sun of Selah •  Surreal • Technimatic • Ternion Sound • The Heatwave • Truemendous • Truth • Vital •Techniques • Vixen Sound • Walton • Wookie • Yazzus • Youngsta

London’s Abode in the Park Announces 1st headliners and move to the Olympic Park

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The globally acclaimed ABODE team continues to step things up across the board and have plenty of bold plans for 2020. Chief amongst them is the always sold out annual festival ABODE in the Park, which this year takes place on August Bank Holiday weekend at the Olympic Park in East London, and the first headliners announced are Marco Carola and Solardo, with tickets on sale now at www.abodeinthepark.com. Aside from that, there are also mouth-watering parties to look forward to at London’s iconic Tobacco Dock, special Ibiza weekenders, ABODE on the Rock in Malta, and fast growing new events in the United States and Mexico this spring. 
 
ABODE started as an underground house party in London and very quickly struck up an adoring relationship with all who attended. The music focussed, keen to dance crowd appreciated ABODE’s edgy, forward thinking line-ups and no frills party, and so the brand has grown at an alarming rate. All their various parties round the world from Dubai to Ibiza to France sell out in quick time as ABODE continues to diversify and cater to the next generation. 
Anyone who has been to the essential one day festival ABODE in the Park knows what a complete and fulsome experience it is. And if you haven’t, you’re missing out on multiple stages and a VIP arena that are all dedicated to the finest and freshest house and techno sounds. This year it moves to the famous 560 acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, with breathtaking views of London, the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide and the UK’s highest freefall abseil, with all the world class sound and production you would expect of ABODE. The first of many headliners are Sola label bosses turned house kingpins Solardo, and Italian techno icon and Music On boss Marco Carola. 
 
At the heart of each ABODE party—whether that’s in a UK club, festivals in the sun or in the snow —are the night’s residents. These are Ellie Cocks and George Harrison who have now got a reputation on the European stage thanks to heavy support from Radio 1 and Mixmag, with George having recently been signed by leading booking agency NGE. 
They will play the ABODE Easter Saturday special on April 11th at Tobacco Dock, which is always one of the flagship events in the year and in 2020 is headlined by huge names including Dubfire, Guti, Joey Daniel and breakout emotive house stars Meduza. What’s more, ABODE on the Rock in Malta on June 18th – 22nd is also set to sell out with headliners Jamie Jones, Michael Bibi and many more lined up for that special session the sun. 
Outside of their growing UK shows, ABODE are now also offering Abode Ibiza Weekender holiday packages that make five days in the Balearics in June genuinely affordable, with club entries and accommodation from £249pp. As if that wasn’t enough, ABODE are also heading to the US for some spectacular shows with chart topping dance sensation Fisher and Chris Lake in Cabo and Cancun this March.
As well as all this there is ABODE On The Snow in Avoriaz in France from March 21 – 28, a bank holiday special in Bournemouth on April 9th at Halo, an Easter Sunday Garden Party in Maidstone, 12 hour day and night special in Liverpool on the 18th and Bank Holiday Special on May 8th at Manchester’s Albert Hall. Later in May brings another day and night party, this time at Switch in Southampton, then the three-stage ABODE in the Park comes to Brighton on June 6th with Enzo Siragusa, Danny Howard, MK, Rossko, Secondcity, Skream, Sonny Fodera and Weiss
Tobacco Dock features everyone from Dubfire, Guti, Joey Daniel to Meduza. 
Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your preferred setting – be it a gritty warehouse, supersized club, alpine retreat or sun kissed beach, ABODE has something for everyone.
 
 
March 21st – Abode in the Snow, Avoriaz, France
 
April 9th – ABODE Bank Holiday Special – Bournemouth
 
April 11th – ABODE Easter Saturday – Tobacco Dock, London
 
April 12th – ABODE Easter Sunday Garden Party – Maidstone
 
April 18th – ABODE 12 Hours Special – Liverpool
 
May 8th – ABODE Bank Holiday Special – Manchester
 
May 23rd – ABODE Southampton – Day & Night party
 
June 5th – ABODE Stage host at Inside Out Festival, Cardiff
 
June 6th – ABODE In the Park, Brighton
 
June 18th – 22nd – ABODE On the Rock
 
August 29th – ABODE In the Park, London
 
 
 Buy Tickets Here – https://bit.ly/3alE8Yw

KiNK Presents Soundcheck, E1, May 9th 2020

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On May 9th a new party concept from KiNK launches at London’s E1. KiNK Presents Soundcheck. 
An event where there is no one defining genre, where we embrace the various creative outlets of the artists on show and new exciting musical projects are given their chance to shine. 
For the first time ever in one evening, KiNK will perform his notorious Live show that earned him the top spot in the final two editions of the RA Live polls, and then go on to perform a drum & bass DJ set in E1’s Dark Studio. 

 

 

Whilst many know KiNK for his incredible showmanship, playful house & techno productions (epitomised best by his “Playground” LP on Gerd Janson’s Running Back in 2017), and his warm nature and popularity, what they may not know is that he has a deep love of drum & bass.
KiNK’s earliest exposure to dance music was through pirated cassette tapes that he used to buy on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria in the 90’s. Future Sound of London and Shy FX were some of his favourites and he spent hour upon hour listening to the signature drum and bass sound that was coming out of London in the 90’s. 
Anyone who’s seen KiNK’s Live show or his RA Alternate Cuts Jungle set, will know just how special this is going to be. 
Joining KiNK, is another one of the dance music’s greatest figures. There are few names in the music industry that have had such a profound impact on the culture of dance music as Goldie. Founder of the legendary drum & bass outfit Metalheadz, being awarded an MBE, an actor in the Jame Bond film The World is Not Enough and Guy Ritchie’s classic ‘Snatch’, a highly regarded graffiti artist and producer of the boundary pushing Inner City Life and Timeless. His contributions to creative culture are unparalleled.

 

 

As a DJ, he’s at his best when he has time to tell his story. So he’ll be playing at Extended DJ set in the Dark Studio with MC GQ. 
In E1’s Warehouse we’re thrilled to have Goldie present his newest creative project “Subjective” in partnership with James Davidson (one half of Ulterior Motive). Subjective’s debut album “Act One – Music for Inanimate Objects’ featured African rhythms, ambient Jazz, vocals from the likes of Natalie Duncan, Tyler Daley and Terri Walker. Even contributions from Jon Dixon of Detroit techno legends Underground Resistance. 
Headlining support in the Warehouse is one of the most masterful disc jockeys we know. Detroit legend DJ Bone. A DJ’s DJ who earned his respect within the scene, as a DJ first and foremost, whist many others have gone down the production route. Blending, scratching, back spinning, no monitors or headphones; unrivalled in his use of the fader switch, you name it he does it and he incorporates it all into every set. 
His dedication to the art of dance music and DJ’ing is so untainted and intense that the tales of his confrontational encounters with flashy booking agents and “big name” djs are already the stuff of legend. No hype or trends, just a relentless drive and passion to take the party to another level. That’s why he’s one of the few spin masters other DJs hate to follow.
The line-up doesn’t stop there though. Playing in the bass orientated Dark Studio is an artist who through his time as Om Unit, has always drawn from various influences that include hip-hop, dubstep, ambient, jungle, footwork, techno and more. In the late 2000s, Om Unit began to travel across genres and scenes in search of sonic tropes to cross-breed and re-imagine. Key to his approach has always been a desire to never settle for the destination and instead focus on what can be learnt from the journey.
In 2011, Om Unit set up Cosmic Bridge Records – his own label through which he has exercised an A&R sensibility that has created an exciting independent home for like minded artists. In 2014 he signed to Goldie’s Metalheadz, where he was given access to Goldie’s personal sample archive as the inspiration for his Inversion album. 
Another special guest will be announced shortly. All we can say for now is that she’s one of the most exciting producers to break through the UK dance scene right now. 
Straight off the back of his Phonox debut alongside key players from the Innervisions roster and opening set for Sasha at E1, their resident DJ Nick Castle also joins the bill. 
Curated by KiNK, produced by Labyrinth. See you on May 9th…

Glasgow’s Platform 18 Announces 2020 Edition with Richie Hawtin, Floorplan, Fjaak (live), ANNA and More

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Platform 18 continues to reshape the Glaswegian scene with its mouth watering 2020 edition on Saturday July 4th and 5th 2020, featuring world class headliners Richie Hawtin, Floorplan, Fjaak (live), ANNA and more all playing one visually spectacular main stage in a unique urban setting.

We can now announce that local stalwart Jackmater will going the event along side techno icon Kevin Saunderson who will performing his E-Dancer show.
All this once again goes down on West Street, on the South side of the city, in a space that has only been used by Platform 18. It is a subway station car park beneath two bridges that has a raw, illicit feel that harks back to the earliest, purest days of raving. Enclosed by walls and the bridges themselves, it is a small, intense space that, in an echo of the iconic dance music phenomenon that is planes flying over DC10, has regular trains rattling by on the lines above, often adding to the electric atmosphere generated down below!
Platform 18 offer something new and fresh for Glaswegian house and techno lovers and has done since 2013. It comes from the mind of a promoter who has been putting on events for over 12 years and gives you an intimate connection with DJs: everything is set up so the raver and DJ are in sync, the selectors can join punters in the crowd for hugs and even high fives during set and they have done many times in the past, which always makes this a very special and standout occasion.
What’s more, from the beginning, Platform 18 have worked with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and created the healthy slogan ‘Everyone on the same level’. Over the years they have raised around £5000 in funds but more importantly continue to create awareness around the issue with young people who may be directly or indirectly affected.
The one main stage will be decided out with visuals and more production than ever before in 2020 and this year for the first time there will be a slot set aside for up and coming local artists Systematic and Tom & Gerry. “We really want to support the future and these lads have what it takes,” says founder Ivan Kutz, who also plays the festival again this year.
Musically it is another high class affair in 2020 with techno titan and Minus label boss Richie Hawtin bringing his avant garde futurism, Brazil’s leading techno proponent and Drumcode associate ANNA, a live show from the jacking Berlin outfit Fjaak, and some true school Detroit sounds from the foster daughter duo of Robert and Lyric Hood, who imbue their timeless sounds with gospel influxes and get the floor in raptures every time they play. Add in cult underground legend Domenic Cappello, plus man of the moment Fraz.ier and you have an all encompassing soundtrack.
Platform 18 is a two-day techno bonanza unlike any other in Glasgow, and the next edition is shaping up to be the best yet.
Saturday 4th July 
RICHIE HAWTIN
ANNA
FJAAK live
FRAZI.ER
GERRY KEARNS
TOM-E
Sunday 5th July 
FLOORPLAN
JACKMASTER
KEVIN SAUNDERSON presents E-DANCER live
DOMENIC CAPPELLO
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Terminal V All Nighters

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Scotland’s Terminal V Festival has become one of the largest and most successful parties in the UK, and now the team behind it announce a bold and exciting new project: Terminal V All Nighters. Inspired by the simpler days of the 90s, when dancers picked their spot on the floor and kept going all night long, these new events will recapture the spirit and essence of those halcyon days, with a modern twist. 

 

Launching this summer, these special showcase events will harness the power and intensity of the iconic Area V stage at Terminal V, but all night long.  Of course, they will fit in between the landmark Terminal V Easter and Halloween parties that have become such an essential part of the yearly party calendar for those in the know. 

 

Each one will start at 8pm and run until 6am on the awesome Area V Stage, with 5000 people partying hard at The Royal Highland Centre. As is always the way with Terminal V events, the line ups will feature the biggest and most forward thinking artist and brands from the worlds of house and techno. They start in August and take things back to a more stripped down approach coupled with all the next level production the world has come to expect from Terminal V. 

 

Register for more info and presale for these events, here: terminal.co.uk/allnighters

Back of Beyond FSTVL Announces Line up for 2020

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Back of Beyond have teamed up with legendary East London dance behemoth We Are FSTVL to deliver their biggest and best lineup of all time on July 4th 2020. This unique celebration of all forms of house, disco, techno and drum & bass music goes down at Colesdale Farm in Hertfordshire with headliners Ellie Cocks, George Mensah, George Smeddles, GW Harrison, Jess Bats, KC Lights, Nightlapse, Saffron Stone, Sammy Porter, Alex P, DJ luck & MC Neat and  Andy Manston.

To celebrate three years of action, in 2020 Back of Beyond has teamed up with the award winning and game-changing team behind WE ARE FSTVL, who make their debut in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside in real style. Because of this new collaboration, everything has been improved and increased to make for a truly essential one day festival.

Reece Miller Founder and Director says; ‘Hertfordshire is an amazing place and all of us at We Are FSTVL can’t wait to support another exciting chapter in the now infamous Back Of Beyond story…..The show promises a brand new theme for 2020, an all star dance music lineup and more magic than ever before! Seek and you shall find….

The production is set to be immersive and explosive, with next level light and louder than ever before sound taking you far away from everyday life. The capacity is increased so more of you can get involved and make it an even more unifying event, and the headliners are all at the very top of their game. All the much loved Back Of Beyond Arenas will be back this year, but better than ever, as well as a few surprises.

The new location for 2020 is a special one, too: the stunning Colesdale Farm in Cuffley is nestled deep within Hertfordshire countryside on the borders of the London Boroughs of Enfield and Barnet, with very easy access to both the M25 and direct trains from the capital. This scenic new site means Back of Beyond can expand and grow with a bigger VIP area, lots of immersive entertainment and activities and all in an easily accessible site.

Musically, cutting edge DJs like frequent Beatport chart topper Ellie Cocks and fellow ABODE mainstay GW Harrison, London underground favourite George Mensah, Solotoko and SOLA artist George Smeddles, long time garage innovators DJ luck & MC Neat, the dance legend that is Alex P, plus Andy Manston, Jess Bats, KC Lights, Nightlapse, Saffron Stone and Sammy Porter all cover plenty of bases in style. 

The all new and ambitious Back of Beyond 2020 is a mouthwatering event and all for a very affordable price, with tickets starting at just £24.50 from https://events.liveit.io/back-of-beyond-festival/back-of-beyond-fstvl-2020/