Anna Hyams

Anna has been a festival fanatic since her first ever outing to Download Festival back in 2001, she's got eclectic tastes and covers everything from metal to EDM and loves a chance to try out new festivals. Anna has covered a few European festivals like Snowbombing and Wacken Open Air, but mainly hits up her UK faves; Download, Bestival and Bloodstock!

Download Festival 2013 Friday Review

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After a confused (yet bloody typical) day of showers, blazing sunshine, bare bodies, full waterproofs and teeth-chattering cold, the rain abated for the start of my choice of headliner – Zippo Encore stage's American rock'n'roll heroes, Black Stone Cherry.

As self-proclaimed Download Darlings, this is a fourth return but their first go at a headline slot here at Donington, as requested by the forum-going public. It's a proper Cinderella story, despite not having a new album out or any tours planned (prerequisites for booking festival slots generally) BSC are here on the back of some serious fan-fare. Hailing from the not-so-deep south (read: Kentucky) these good country boys are Lynyrd Skynyrd with better riffs, and less blue-collar/redneck jokes.

With three already stellar albums greedily devoured by UK fans over the last few years, it was inevitable that the bustling arena was going to be a good testing ground for new material and a fun soundboard for old, and as BSC drop right into 'Maybe Someday' the crowd yells right along as if the main stage (and Slipknot) don't even exist. The apt refrain "But for now I've got to rock and roll" sets the tone for the rest of the set, with fan favourite 'Blind Man' and brand-spanking-new (seriously, this is it's first ever outing from the studio) 'Me and Mary Jane' which is an immediate ear-worm.

The unfortunate opening line of 'Rain Wizard' "Here comes the rain" does indeed seem to open the heavens, but a heartfelt 'Things My Father Said', with the crowd singing the entire first verse back to homesick frontman Chris Robertson, who is for the first time away from his baby son, brings a tear to his eye.

'White Trash Millionaire' and 'Soul Creek' go down a storm, almost literally as by now it is widdling it down most ungraciously. Drummer John Fred Young's unruly mane is flapping wildly as he smashes about in a manner not unlike Animal of The Muppets, but his quick solo is a reminder that he's a technical whizz as well as a solid rock beat, and Robertson tells us how they may be four guys from Kentucky, but the heart of this band is in the UK, because "nowhere else in the world would people stand for an hour in the pissing rain to see [them]". No-one had the heart to tell him standing in the pissing rain is practically a national passtime of ours, but we certainly appreciated the compliment.

After a raucous 'Blame it on the Boom Boom', they close out with first album hit 'Lonely Train' and leave the crowd yelling for more. As the stage lights die, the sound of Slipknot on the main stage floods back into our ears but they could have been a million miles away during Black Stone Cherry's extraordinary set.

New stages announced for Lovebox 2013

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Kelis & Lianne La Havas added to Sunday line up

If there is an artist who embodies the Lovebox spirit like no other, then Kelis is surely top of the list. Well, Sunday just got even more exciting with the return of Kelis to Lovebox in a UK festival exclusive! The Harlem-bred 90's vocalist brings her euphoric dance, spacey electro pop and R&B beats to the main stage and we cannot wait. Pitch perfect Lianne La Havas is the extraordinary, old-school vibrato sensation, and the name on everybodies lips. London girl Lianne's melodic performances present creativity and soul through all her vocals inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. We are pround to announce Lianne will be gracing the main stage at Lovebox Sunday.

The Fly Presents

UK's most popular new music magazine is presenting the ultimate intimate session of music discovery at Saturday's Lovebox. Big night for the forward thinking music lovers that will catch Ghostpoet, Splashh, Big Deal, Rainy Milo, Bipolar Sunshine, Josef Salvat, Owlle and Roscious exclusively performing live in their very own Fly arena.

Performance, Sound, Style, Lights & Set Design

Lovebox brings you London's most prolific production of performance, sound, style, lights and set design. You can expect the spectacular and the surprising, and we will be revealing some of the plans in the run up to the festival. Such as…: 25 tonnes of 6 meter bamboo now on it's way from China ready to create a stunning residence for the Red Bull Music Academy at Lovebox; The Flaming Tornado "Burning Man's most impressive art installation"; Jose Cuervo's Margarita Garden, 'making a VIP out of everyone'; The legendary lovebox maypole returns 8 year's after the main stage at Victoria Park's first ever Lovebox taking place on the soon to be announced Terrazo arena; Lords of Lighting harnessing 4 million volts of raw electricity into a mystical flow of oscillating chaos; ….plus MUCH more to be announced, making Lovebox the most unique festival experience in town!

Lovebox Jukebox #31

DJ/producer duo Force of Nature, hailing from Tokyo Japan, are scheduled to play at Harvey's Discoteque (in association with Sarcastic) A tent curated by Harvey for Sunday at this years Lovebox Festival. F.O.N have put together a mix for the latest Lovebox Jukebox. Check it out this deep summertime housey mix exclusively for your listening pleasure courtesy of Force of Nature & Lovebox.

Crack Presents

Underground music and art must-have bible Crack magazine, present a massively diverse and seriously edgy collection of acts on Sunday's buzzing field. Featuring Jon Hopkins, Charli XCX, Fear Of Men, Chlöe Howl, Idles, Moko and The Portillo Moment. The collection of live electro to dream funk synths will be the perfect discovery for the creative heads looking for electronic tinged festival action.

Final line-up for Monegros 2013

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On top of the already confirmed artists such as the live shows of  Underworld, Public Enemy, Vitalic, Bloody Beetroots, Feed me and Djs such as Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Loco Dice, Luciano or the famous Berghain residents Marcel Dettmann & Ben Klock Monegros comes with another release of artists:

 

NERO (UK): Th british electronic music duo composed of members Daniel Stephens, Joe Ray will be added to the headliners of the 2013 edition and show Spain why they are one of the most repected Drum&Bass international group.

THE NEW M-NUS GENERATION: The label from Richie Hawtin has always had an eye for new talents. The Italians from Tale Of Us will distill some of their elegant and sexy tech sounds . They will be joined by the live of Matador which has blown everyone away with his EP “Kingswing”.

 

TECHNO MASTERS : Monegros has always supported techno in its purest form – In addition to the 40 Djs already lined up, the 2013 edition of Monegros will count with the vintage sounds of techno pioneers such as Surgeon, Dave Clarke, Ben Sims with an exclusive live for Monegros as well as Spanish pioneer Oscar Mulero.

 

ELROW PRESENTS ROWSHOW PSYCHEDELIC TRIP WITH  LUCIANO & ELROW RESIDENTS –

Monegros goes back to its roots and reopens for the 3rd year the OPEN AIR Stage. Expect full techno, minimal and house. The Open air will close with a showcase of the infamous Barcelona parties Elrow and its infamous Rowshows  themed parties with the mighty Luciano and all the Elrow residents (De La Swing – Marc Maya – Mario Biani ­– Oscar Aguilera – Raul Mezcolanza – Toni Varga). Expect craziness, toys, inflatables, party costumes – ELROW takes the party wherever they go.

 

On the 17th June Monegros announce their final headliner

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: One week to go! New acts announced

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With ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO, Download Festival announces a further 10 bands for the weekend as well of details of its on site activities and the return of the mighty Download FM powered by TeamRock. There’s still chance to get your ticket for the biggest weekend in the rock and metal calendar, visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk now for more information.

Joining the lineup are I Am I, fronted by former Dragonforce singer ZP Theart, Welsh rockers Falling With Style, three-piece Press To Meco, Leicester locals Surrender The Coast, Essex rockers Searching Alaska, Southampton group Forever Can Wait, Blackburn band Sky Valley Mistress, Scottish rockers Semper Fi and Akord, and energetic four piece rock/punk band New Killer Shoes.

This year’s Download Village entertainment is set to be bigger and better than ever as the Doghouse returns with its club night hosted by Revolution, Liverpool’s biggest rock night.  Revolution’s Doghouse Residency is three nights of crazy, debauched and wild theme parties with a different theme each night. Revolution DJs will be slamming a mix of metal, punk and hardcore into the early hours Friday-Sunday, joined by some very special guests. Themes include Hawaiian Beach Party, Pirates of The Doghouse Party and the Download Zombie Apocalypse Party. Further information can be found at facebook.com/revolutionrocksliverpool.

The comedy tent also returns on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June, with the Silent Arena taking over the tent for weekend activities from Friday 14-16 June. If villagers aren’t too busy buying some vintage merch or limited edition t-shirts, they can snuggle up at the Download Cinema, located in a Village corner.

For the first time Download Festival will this year have a zip line in the arena. Festival goers can zip across the sky taking in an adrenalin filled aerial view of the Donignton site. The first 12 people in the queue each day will receive a discounted price of £10 instead of the usual £15.  

Download Festival are also excited to announce the return of the ever rocking Download Radio powered by TeamRock, broadcasting on 87.7FM across the Donington site, and online at www.DownloadFM.co.uk. Requests can be made via twitter @DOWNLOADFM & by email to [email protected].

TeamRock Radio will launch at Download Festival on Sunday 16 June at the unconventional time of 11.58pm, with Iron Maiden’s iconic song from the band’s fifth album, ‘2 Minutes to Midnight’ reinforcing its very different approach to broadcasting.  Once the festival ends, TeamRock Radio will be born and directly after spinning the Iron Maiden classic to open the station they will broadcast The Best Of Download 2013, a retrospective show that tells the story of their years festival from the moment the gates open until the final act play their last chord.

Vodafone VIP is once again giving all our UK customers unrivalled experiences at some of Britain’s best festivals this summer, along with other great events. The Vodafone VIP Recharge Truck will return to Download Festival in 2013, helping customers ensure their mobile phone is charged throughout the festival weekend. Customers can also enjoy an unrivalled view of all the performances on the main stage by visiting the Vodafone VIP Viewing Platform. Also, don’t forget to download the official 2013 Download Festival app – powered by Vodafone.

Pepsi Max is proud to be the Official Cola partner of Download. Follow them on Twitter @PepsiMaxUK to find out about the Pepsi MAX stage and how they’ll be Maxing your festival experience. #maxmusic

The Red Bull Studios Live stage focuses on showcasing new and emerging talent. Eight unsigned bands also join the diverse line-up having earned their spot through the Red Bull Studios Live stage at Download opportunity.

Zippo are also ready to rock Download for a 3rd year. Head over to the Zippo Encore Area for competitions like the hugely popular ‘Zippo Custom’ that allows you to design your own Zippo lighter, side-of-stage tickets up for grabs, face painting and lots more. You will also be able to purchase Zippo lighters, including the cool Download limited edition, perfect to hold up high during your favourite performances to create the ultimate Zippo Encore moment with your mates.

Jägermeister is bringing its brand new ‘Deep Freeze’ interactive bar experience to Download this summer. This unique activation is 50 square metres and boasts a 10 metre bar, maze, interactive photo wall, VIP area, free Wi-Fi and an incredible ‘Ice Bar’ which is chilled down to -10°C. The Jägermeister stage will also feature as the acoustic stage at Download.

 

A limited amount of tickets are still available for Download 2013. Visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk now to purchase yours.

ROCK WERCHTER: NO FOR MODEST MOUSE, BUT YES FOR THE VAN JETS

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NO FOR MODEST MOUSE, BUT YES FOR THE VAN JETS

No Modest Mouse at Rock Werchter. The group is working feverishly on their upcoming album, due for release in 2014, and have decided to cancel their scheduled European dates. The Americans were booked to open the day’s Main Stage performances on Saturday, but will now be replaced by the brilliant The Van Jets from Ostend.

Rock Werchter 2013 will be taking place from Thursday 4 July to Sunday 7 July in Werchter (Belgium). Over four days in the festival grounds you will be able to see music's finest on three stages. As always, established names, legends old and new and the biggest acts will take their place on the Main Stage. KluB C will focus on electronic music in all its danceable forms on Friday and Saturday. On Thursday and Sunday it will be the place to listen to up-and-coming new talent, (more) intimate performances and dance beats into the early hours. In The Barn we welcome back familiar names, but it is also thé spot to discover tomorrow’s heroes. The better concert hall on a festival. Rock Werchter is a firm believer of programming across genres, which people like. During the four festival days in 2012 somewhat 140,000 (unique) festival-goers from all over the world found their way to the festival that was sold out in advance. Rock Werchter is an international hit and has been awarded multiple prizes. Early March, the festival won the prestigious ILMC Arthur Award for ‘Best Festival’ for the 5th time.

TICKET INFO

Tickets for Rock Werchter 2013 are available from proximusgoformusic.be. Only day tickets for Thursday 4 July are still on sale.

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BBC Introducing: New acts for T in the Park

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With just 5 weeks to go until T in the Park opens its gates to tens of thousands of Thursday campers and the biggest weekend of the summer gets underway, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have added yet more hotly tipped, under the radar acts to the 20th year bill. The Recovery!, Roman Nose, The LaFontaines, Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun, PAWS, Baby Strange, Fat Goth, Discopolis, Departures, Saint Max and the Fanatics, Animal Noise, Astroid Boys, Story Books, Propellers, The Adelines, Emily Burns, Model Aeroplanes, Big Beat Bronson, Steel Trees and The Lake Poets will all take to the BBC Introducing stage over the weekend of 12th – 14th July.
 
Glasgow five-piece The Recovery! fuse noise and attitude to create an energetic, heavy rock ‘n’ roll sound. Bringing some dark electro beats to the festival this year are Roman Nose, who have supported the likes of The Glitch Mob and 2manydjs. Combining Hip-Hop, Rock and Pop into one genre mash-up of brilliant noise, The LaFontaines have just played their biggest sell-out headline show to date at Glasgow’s Classic Grand and have supported the likes of Example and Twin Atlantic, plus their track Under The Storm featured as the soundtrack to T in the Park’s 20th year line-up announcement video.  
 
Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun played a rapturously received set at SXSW and have smashed through two UK headline tours. PAWS’ punchy pop punk tracks took off in 2010, and their infectious sound was showcased on their debut LP Cokefloat! in 2012.
 
Baby Strange have been the talk of 2013, storming the stage and packing out the venues around their home-town of Glasgow including their appearance at Tenement Trail in March. Dundee’s Fat Goth recently released their second album Stud to a slew of outstanding reviews from the likes of Rock Sound, Kerrang! and Drowned in Sound. Edinburgh electronic four-piece Discopolis made their T in the Park debut on the T Break Stage in 2011, and were hailed by NME as one of the top new bands to watch shortly after. With two EP’s and studio albums under their belt, Glasgow band Departures have developed a fanbase for their melodic hard core rock.
 
Purveyors of offbeat, catchy pop gems, Saint Max and the Fanatics have won support from luminaries including Steve Lamacq and Vic Galloway since forming a year ago. Essex-based trio Animal Noise create energetic acoustic dance music with fast guitar picking and soulful vocals. Cardiff’s grime collective Astroid Boys impressively entwine hard core beats and impressive rapping with street-wise, captivating lyrics. Story Books released their debut EP Too Much a Hunter in May on Communion, the label co-founded by Ben Lovett from Friday headliners Mumford & Sons.
 
Propellers infuse their classic indie tracks with a disco-inspired twist, and are set to share the line-up with the likes of Jake Bugg and Tom Odell at The Rolling Stones’ forthcoming Hyde Park gig. The Adelines are a guitar-driven quartet who have captured the attention of fans and industry alike with their jangly reverb-guitars and pop sensibilities. Emily Burns oozes dreamy pop with her acoustic sound and Dundee’s Model Aeroplanes are set to own the stage with their energetic indie rock music.
 
Big Beat Bronson is Newcastle’s answer to a hip-hop super-group, with stunning musical rhymes and vocals. Steel Trees showcase themselves as ‘punk misfits’ with their loud and proud grunge music. The Lake Poets put on an enchanting show with beautiful songs centered around lead Martin’s acoustic guitar.
 
Over 85,000 festival-goers per day will descend on Kinross over 12th – 14th July for the 20th year of T in the Park, which will feature performances by some of the hottest acts on the planet, including headliners Mumford & Sons, Rihanna and The Killers, plus The Script, Stereophonics, Beady Eye, Kraftwerk, alt-J, Foals, The Lumineers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, My Bloody Valentine, Two Door Cinema Club, The Courteeners, Frightened Rabbit, Jake Bugg, Of Monsters and Men, Twin Atlantic, Editors, Hurts, Travis, Frank Turner, The View, Noah and the Whale, Ocean Colour Scene, Haim, Imagine Dragons, The Fratellis, Johnny Marr, James Skelly & the Intenders, Villagers, Local Natives, Chvrches, Tribes, FIDLAR, Palma Violets, Kodaline, The 1975, Peace, The Strypes, British Sea Power, The Heavy, Deap Vally, Swim Deep, Trash Talk, Brooke Candy,  The Virginmarys and Josephine, plus many more still to be announced. 
 
 
Fans can guarantee they’re part of the 20th year of T in the Park by getting their tickets now from www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or by calling 08444 999 990. Experience the 20th year of T in the Park and join 85,000 music lovers per day as part of the greatest audience in the world this July. Boutique camping options in The Residence are also available for those looking for luxury living at T in the Park – check out www.theresidenceexperience.co.uk
 
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One Love Festival announce new acts

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One Love Festival announce KING JAMMY (live set), and STONE LOVE (featuring Rory) MEETS SAXON

King Jammy

Lloyd James (born 1947, Montego Bay, Jamaica[1]), better known as Prince Jammy or King Jammy, is a dub mixer and record producer. He began his musical career as a dub master at King Tubby's recording studio. His dubs were known for their clear sound and use of effects.

He became one of the most influential producers of dancehall music. His biggest hit was 1985's "Under Me Sleng Teng" by Wayne Smith, with an entirely-digital rhythm hook. Many credit this song as being the first "Digital rhythm" in reggae, leading to the modern dancehall era. Jammy's productions and sound system dominated reggae music for the remainder of the 1980s and into the 1990s.He continues to work as a producer, working with some of today's top Jamaican artists,

 

Stone Love

Based in Kingston, Winston "Wee Pow" Powell built the Stone Love sound system in 1973. It became one of Jamaica's most popular sound systems, known for its superior sound quality, and maintained this position into the 21st century. It has also played overseas in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Stone Love is renowned for its exclusive dubplates, which have included sides by many of the artists which it helped to establish, including Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder, and Johnny Osbourne and Shabba Ranks, Sanchez, and Beenie Man.

In the 1990s, rivalry with the Killamanjaro sound system led to a series of 'sound clashes' being staged.

Rory is Stone Love’s longest serving member selector Rory has a musical knowledge that is unmatched, and his versatility takes him around the world. Still after 30 years with Stone Love, he stays current with the latest riddims, the “big tunes,” and the hype that surrounds the dancehall. He no longer spins records—everything is now on CD (“It makes the flight easier,” he says)—but when it comes to music, there is a certifiable fire in his eyes.

 

Headliners:

U-Roy
 
U-Roy revolutionized the musical style of Reggae in 1969 through Toasting. "toasting" rapping over "versions" of popular songs remixed by King Tubby. Considered one of Jamaica's first Deejay stars, "U-Roy raised the art of toasting to new heights. He didn't just spit a few phrases here and there, he rode the riddim from the starting gate to the last furlong". The instigator Rap in the world!! U-Roy working with Duke Reid created a "version" of the Paragons' "Wear You to the Ball" which became the first ever "toast" record to make an impact back in 1969!!  The Jamaican reggae living legend is back on the worldwide stage with a brand new album: Pray Fi Di People after 10 years of absence in the studios! This album confirms again the Jamaican toaster’s talent with a roots sound which followed his time and which is claiming peace respect and music’s universality.
 
Black Uhuru
 
Black Uhuru ft Iqualah Rastafari with Duckie Simpson , Andrew Bees and Kay Stahr. Black Uhuru is a probably best known for their hits “Shine Eye Gal”, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Sinsemilla,” “Solidarity,” and “What Is Life?”. They were the first group to win a Grammy in the reggae category when it was introduced in 1985. They originally formed as ‘Black Sounds Uhuru’ (the Kiswahili word for freedom).
 
 

 Full 2013 A/Z Line Up To Date:
 
 1EYE, 3 Lions Sound, Adam Prescott, ABA SHANTI SOUNDSYSTEM, AL CAMPBELL, ALPHA STEPPA, ANTHONEY JOHNSON,  ARKITAL SOUND,  Arfur B, Bag e, Baby’oul and the One Drops, Ben Russell and The Charmers, Bionic Rats, Big Topp,  BLACK UHURU, Black Symbol,  BUCKEY RANKS, CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM, Chris Culture, CONGO NATTY, CONSCIOUS SOUNDS feat KING GENERAL & CULTURE FREEMAN, Cosmic Fevah, ChainSka Brassika, Chickenwing Allstars,  CHOPSTICK DUBPLATE feat ARIES & JACKY MURDA, COXSONE SOUND SYSTEM, CREOLE ft THE DUB MASTER, Daddy Morse, David Judah, Defcon One, Dialect, DIRECT IMPACT, DIGITALDUBS, Digikal roots, DON LETTS, Dubforce,Dub Theatre,  DJ Arcane, DJ As-If, DJ KING SPINNER,  EARL GATESHEAD, East Court, ECCLETON JARRETT, ENOS MCLEOD, Extra Love, FATMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUND. Friendly Fire Band, FORATA SOUNDS, GENRAL LEVY, Gregory Fabulous, HEARTICAL SOUND, INSTRUMENT OF JAH SOUND SYSTEM, IJAHMAN LEVI, IRATION STEPPAS, Inasound, Inspirational Sounds,  IQULAH RASTAFARI, JAH TUBBY SOUND SYSTEM ft ERROLL BELLOT, DIXIE PEACH, GREGORY FABULOUS et le,  ifoundation, J-Project, JAH SCRACHY ft KRIS KHEMIST, Jaylarno, JIDEH HIGH ELEMENTS & BUNNINGTON JUDAH,  JOSEPH COTTON, JOSHUA MOSES, Junglettes, Jungle Rollerz ft Rumble, kalichakra, KENNI WENNA, kernow vibratiow, Kingston Allstars,  KING TUBBYS HI FI, Kotch,  Lady Jane, LION DUB,  LIONSOUND,  LORD GELLYS SOUND SYSTEM ft – MG Lord Gellys, Lotskee, H-Bom Lord Gellys, DJ Glamour, Andrew Fresh, Naffi I , NICK MANASSEH, Marshall D, Mikel Ameen, MR Quest, MINIMAN Feat EARL 16, MIXMASTER MORRIS, Mostec, Mr Horsewell, OVER PROOF SOUND SYSTEM, Patrick IOJ,  Platinum Sound, Psychic-Robot, RADIO RODDLER,RANKING JOE, RDK Hi-Fi,  Ras Terry Gad, RAGGA TWINS, REMARC, ROBBO RANX, ROD TAYLOR,  Sammy Dread,  SAXON SOUND SYSTEM marquee full sound system full crew all weekend long, SERIAL KILLAZ, Smiley, SISTER NANCY, SIR DAVID RODIGAN MBE, SLO DOWN, SKAMANIANS , SMITH & MIGHTY, Sniffa Ranks, SUBSLAYERS ft JAY CUNNING, Spydah, KING YOOF, GOLD DUBS (UB40 Tour),  feat MOOSE, TAILISMAN, The Crooked Beat, THE RENEGADE Live feat. Ray Keith, THE ORB SOUND SYSTEM, TWILIGHT CIRCUS DUB SOUND SYSTEM, U ROY, UNITY HI-FI, We the, Undersigned, VIBRATION LAB,  Voytek, YOUTHMAN PROMOTION SOUND,  X-Nation,, Zion Inna Vision Soundsystem, ZION TRAIN,
 

 

Shakedown confirm NERO to headline Supercharged Arena

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Shakedown is thrilled to announce Nero as the headliner of the Supercharged Arena as Brighton’s biggest festival once again delivers an outstanding line-up featuring the most vital names in electronic music.  Nero bring their adrenaline fuelled, high octane show to Shakedown for what promises to be an explosive performance. Having spent the past few years storming across the globe, amassing a devoted following and enjoying international success with their #1 album ‘Welcome Reality’, the Grammy-Award winning act touch down in Brighton with a show that is bursting at the seams with incendiary drum & bass, dubstep and electro house. 
 
 
 
Nero join a bill that features serious main stage heavy weights including hometown headliners Rizzle Kicks, urban pop superstar Labrinth, electronic aristocrat DJ Fresh who will be performing live and soul man Maverick Sabre.  Bass music superstar Sub Focus will be laying down the beats in the Supercharged Arena alongside Radio 1’s new music legend Zane Lowe and a much anticipated 4 hour takeover from drum & bass dons RAM Records.  With Annie Mac, Kerri Chandler, Toddla T Sound, MK and many more slaying audiences in the Audio Arena, Shakedown is set to finish the party season in serious style.
 
SHAKEDOWN LINE UP TO DATE
RIZZLE KICKS / LABRINTH / DJ FRESH (LIVE) / NERO / MAVERICK SABRE / SUB FOCUS / ZANE LOWE / DELILAH / RAM RECORDS TAKEOVER / ANNIE MAC / KERRI CHANDLER / TODDLA T SOUND / MK / HOT SINCE 82 / JAGUAR SKILLS / MIKILL PANE / KRAFTY KUTS / A SKILLZ / JACOB PLANT / DEVOUTION / ENZO SIFFREDI

  STANMER PARK / BRIGHTON / SEPTEMBER 28TH 2013
www.shakedown.co.uk
 
Tickets £45 + BF www.shakedown.co.uk/tickets
 
@ShakedownUK
www.facebook.com/Shakedownfestival

 

ULTRA EUROPE: Seven more acts

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ULTRA WORLDWIDE has announced a further SEVEN acts set to perform at the inaugural edition of ULTRA EUROPE, due to take place from July 12th – 14th this summer in the Croatian city of Split and on the stunning nearby island of Hvar!

 
These seven are amongst the finest electronic artists to be found anywhere on the planet and will be joining already confirmed headliners such as Avicii, Armin Van Buuren and Carl Cox and further dance heavyweights including Afrojack, Chase & Status, Porter Robinson, Hardwell and many more!
 
Canadian bass purveyors Adventure Club, Russian duo Hard Rock Sofa, London’s Jon Rundell and Dutch house music mainstays Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will all be coming to enthrall fans at the Poljud Stadium, Split on Friday 12th July, with the next day seeing W&W from the Netherlands – one of the most exciting trance acts around – and Spanish wonderkid Danny Avila performing on the second day in the city of Split. Encompassing almost everything from dubstep to trance via techno, electro and progressive house, these new additions further add to the wonderfully diverse array of music that will be on display, offering up something for every festival attendee and reinforcing Ultra’s unending commitment to provide only the best and most forward thinking lineups at each of their events worldwide.
 
When the festival moves to the beautiful island of Hvar and the 5 star Hotel Amfora Grand Beach resort for its 5,000 person exclusive pool party on 14th July, the up-and-coming Miami trio of Brass Knuckles will now also be sitting alongside Steve Aoki, Erick Morillo, Dada Life and Nervo on Sunday’s line up next to the infinity pools and cascading waterfalls of this super luxurious setting.
 
Tickets for the third day of Ultra Europe sold out after being on sale for just 10 minutes, however combo tickets for the first two days at the Poljud Stadium in Split are still on offer. General admission tickets are available for the incredible price of €60 – set to rise to €75 on 7th June – while VIP packages start range from €100 – €500. For more information on tickets and accommodation go to www.ultraeurope.com or www.travel2ultra.com, and for all the latest Ultra Europe updates be sure to head over to the Official Facebook page.
 

More for Beach Break Live

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Beach Break Live returns to its spiritual home of Cornwall this year and organisers will be ensuring that festival goers get to see all the area has to offer via local talent showcases and working closely with the local community. Beach Break Live will be championing a myriad of local musicians, including the reggae-funkatron sounds of Cornwalls' Backbeat Soundsystem, Devon bass-head Hidden Riddim and Newton Abbot's hotly tipped Alice Jemima who has already earned herself a strong following with plays on BBC Radio 1 and 6Music. Organisers have also set out to find the next big thing this year in the Battle to the Beach competition, which will give one lucky act the chance to perform on the first ever Fistral Beach Main Stage. Three finalists have already been picked, with Cumbria indie-rockers Missarioty, Hip Hop, Soul, Folk band Scott James & The Revolution and funk hip-hoppers Sounds Of Harlowe, who will all receive VIP passes to the festival to thrash it out in front of an industry judging panel. For regional discounted tickets visit beachbreaklive.com/cornwall

With Newquay hosting this year's game-changing event, festival organisers are keen to give back to the surf-town and local community. Beach Break Live will be working with over 30 local businesses including the local council, Newquay BID and the town's clubs and pubs. 2013 will see an estimated 2 million pounds put back into the community via food, drink and accommodation which is all being provided by Newquay's businesses; even production staff have been sourced from Cornwall ensuring that not a penny is overlooked when giving back to the area. 

To get an idea of the scale of this years bash, Beach Break Live predicts that over 30,000 pasties will be eaten on-site, over 25,000 ice creams will be consumed and surfers will take to the waves a whopping 25,000 times!

Jane Hawkey, Fistral Beach Bar said: "Beach Break Live will be great for the town as it's happening within established premises, rather than out of town in a field. It's not just bars and clubs that will benefit either as people will be wanting a pasty, fish and chips, or a cup of coffee. We should welcome the festival with open arms."

Local Beach Breakers will be happy to hear that they can get half price tickets for the festival. Organisers are offering a 50% discount on Silver Tickets for anyone living in the Cornwall area – that's just £20 for the entire 4 days! Those with Sailors Card, Salt Card or Berties Card are also eligble for the discounted offer.

Today boffins reveal that there are more amazing things to do at Beach Break Live 2013 than there are stars in the universe, in fact there is 1259, a number which isn't even comprehendible to most! Festival goers will be a wash with things to do at the carnival style surf paradise takeover, from Kebab Shop light shows to cliff top choirs and more! Click below for all the different performers, arts and fun to be had at Beach Break Live this year.

LINE-UP SO FAR…
 
Abigail Hubbard / Adam Burridge / Albert Jones / Alex Davies / Alice Amelia / Alice Jemima / AlunaGeorge / Andy H / Annaca / Astroid Boys / Auction For the Promise Club / Audio Sleaze / BackBeat Soundsystem / Badger / Battle of You / Bear Arms / Bela Takes Chase / Ben & Lex / Ben James / Benji Boko / Bim / Blair & the Mackichan Band / Blue Rose Code / Boddika / Breakage / Bremond / BRIDGES / Brown Bear / B-Traits / Budos / By The Rivers / Callum Beattie / Captain Backfire / Chaka Chaka / Charlie Wingfield / Chloe Foy / Chunky / Club Peel / CODA / Corp / Cuban Brothers / Danny Byrd / David Rodigan MBE /  Devlin / Dismantle / DJ Boundski / DJ Chamber / DJ Demonise / DJ Dubman / DJ Edge / DJ Format / Dr Kotch / DJ Shockproof / Drakelow / Drumachine Project / Drop DJs / Dub Pistols / Duro / Dusky / Eats Everything / Ed Solo, Dekline, JFB / Ejeca / Ellie Rose / Emily & The Woods / Empire of Fools / End of Level Baddie / Erin K / Eton Messy / Felix Fables / Felix Hagan & The Family / Fjokra / Foreign Beggars / Freerange / Freestylers / French Wives / Frett / Fringe Man / Frisky Nippa / Funky Drop / Gang Colours / Gareth Lee / Gentlemens Dub Club /Gentlemen Duke / George Fitzgerald / Ghouls / Glot / Great Plain Sundance / Greta Isaac / Grudge / Hanna Jacobssen / Helen & The Sirens / Hidden Riddim / High Contrast / Hoi / Honey / Honeyfeet / Hong Kong Ping Pong / Huxley / Iago / Iller Instinct b2b Shortson / Ilona / Imperial Leisure / Injured Birds / Intermission Project / Island Cassettes / Jack Light / Jack Wallen / Jackmaster / Jacob Curtis / Jakarta Club / Jake Bugg / Jamie Lawson / Jasper in the Company of Others / Jay Bee / Jello / Jenna Bennett / Jman / Joseph / J Robot / Jungle Doctors / Kezia / Killamonjambo / Klose One / Kola / Krafty Kuts / Laid Blak / Land of the Giants / Laura Fletcher / Laurence Fox / Lazy Habits / Leanne Smith / Le Chat / Leroy / LFM & Mali / Little Arrow   /  Lion The Weak / Loefah / Loose People / Lovelight Soundsystem / Luke Ritchie / Lulu James / Magnus Puto / Major Triadz / Maribou State / Mark Nichols / Martin Vital / Matt Anderson / Mele / Metrik / Minuten /  Modu / More Like Trees / Moriaty / Mystery / N.U.M.B. / Natasha North / Nathan Ball / Neil Halstead / Nu:Logic / Obliqka / Olee & Mr Morri / Olos / Only Joe / Panda / Passport to Stockholm / Pedestrian / Phrixus / Planes / Polar Caps / Polly Money / Prospero's Judgement / Rag & Bone Man / RAPHAELLA / Reckless / Redefeat / Richie T / Riddim Fruits / Riott Jazz / Robb Maksimcyz / Rock & Oben / Rogue Elements / Rory Hoy & Kitten & The Hip / Rosie & the Vandals / Roska / Rushil / Sam Beeton / Sam Supplier / Sam Williams & the Flock of Bats / Scratch Perverts / Seattle Yacht Club / Sebastien /  Seizure / Shadow Child / Shark Bait / Shout Timber / Shy FX / Sion Russell Jones / Si Roxwell / Six Kinds of Wednesday / Skream & Sgt. Pokes / Sky Murphy & The General / Snatch the Wax / Sneaky Nuts DJs / Sophie Scott / South / Spy / Steve Moore / Submotion Orchestra / Suitenoir / Swiss Elf / Tall House / Tankus The Henge / Ten Story / The Attic Project / The Boston Tea Party / The Boxettes / The Dark Lights / The Daydream Club / The Great Nothing / The Icarus Youth / The Intermission Project / The King Regards / The Magnet / The Nextmen / The OxBox / The Peoples String Foundation / The Shallows / The Skints / The Soul Circle Gang / The Standards / The Vertigos / The Winter Olympics / The Worries / The Zookeepers / This Calamity / Those Damn DJs / Tom Aux / Tom Bradley / Tom Brady / Tom Dibb / Tom Figgins / Tom Gall / Tom James / Tom Jarvis / Tom Staniford / Trick the Fox / True & FalseTwo Fold / Urban Folk Quartet / Vendetta / Victoria / Waylayers / We, The Undersigned / Whisky Jax / Will & the People / Wiseman / Wokka / Wrec & Dynamite MC / Xander Rawlins / Xeno / Xhosah  / Yannick / Ygnve & the Innocent