Some of the hottest pop sensations of the year are set to bring a touch of sparkle toT in the Park’s 20th year celebrations this summer. Festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today added yet more chart-topping stars to the hugely diverse T in the Park bill, with Ke$ha, Little Mix, Lawson, Gabrielle Aplin,James Arthur, Diana Vickers, Lucy Spraggan, Bo Bruce andJosh Record heading to Kinross over 12th – 14th July.
Ke$ha burst onto the scene when her debut single Tik Tok topped the US charts for 9 consecutive weeks, selling over 5 million copies. Her latest album Warrior features guest vocals from Iggy Pop, as well as contributions from an impressive array of artists including Nate Ruess from American indie rock trio Fun., American rapperwill.i.am, The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, The Strokes and The Flaming Lips. She thrilled the Kinross crowd with a stand-out set when she played T in the Park in 2011, and makes a welcome return this July.
Little Mix became first ever band to win The X Factor in 2011, and quickly shot straight to No.1 with their debut single Cannonball, before hitting the top spot again with its follow-up Wings. Their debut album achieved platinum status and they sold out venues across the country with their first UK tour. They’ve worked with everyone from Xenomania to Nicola Roberts to Fred Ball on their debut album DNA, and after catching the attention of hip-hop legend Missy Elliott, they recorded a new version of How Ya Doin’ featuring the iconic rapper. The track is their fifth single, and has just been released early due to phenomenal demand from fans.
London-based four-piece Lawson captured the attention of industry and fans alike after posting material on YouTube. With 3 top ten singles and a no.4 album, they’ve cemented their reputation as one of the country’s hottest new bands. They return to T in the Park for the 20th year celebrations, after they made a big impression at last year’s festival.
Another internet sensation, Gabrielle Aplin began her flourishing music career publishing cover songs on YouTube. Flash forward a few years and she has two Top 10 hits (including the number 1 single Power of Love), 3 sellout UK and Ireland tours and a John Lewis Christmas advert soundtrack under her belt. With the release of her debut album in the imminent future, Gabrielle is sure to delight the Kinross crowd with her exceptional talent.
In less than a year, James Arthur has gone from living in a cramped bedsit in Saltburn-by-the-Sea near Middlesbrough to winning The X Factor and scoring the fastest selling single of 2012 with Impossible. The huge no. 1 hit has sold over a million copies and earned him a nomination for Best British Single at the BRIT Awards. His extraordinary performances on The X Factor cemented his status as a hugely promising and supremely talented musician, and with his eagerly anticipated debut album set for release later this year, his Tin the Park set is not to be missed.
Diana Vickers has had an incredible journey since her stint on the X Factor in 2008. She went on to land a deal with RCA Records in 2009, releasing her debut albumSongs From the Tainted Cherry Tree and reaching number one with debut singleOnce. Her second album Music To Make Boys Cry is due for release later this year, and she’ll make a return to Kinross for T in the Park’s 20th year event.
Lucy Spraggan’s infectious tunes and witty lyrics won her a massive fanbase when she appeared on The X Factor last year. She mesmerized the studio audience as well as millions of viewers across the country with her sassy songwriting and skilful guitar playing, and is set to wow the T in the Park crowd this July.
After coming second on The Voice, Bo Bruce is back and ready to release her debut album later this month. Before I Sleep is a stunning set of emotion-soaked songs – from dreamy debut single Save Me, to the gorgeous, drama-packed exploration of fears that is The Hands I Hold, it’s sure to win a whole new legion of fans.
London’s Josh Record is one of the country’s most exciting new songwriting talents. His frank, perceptive lyrics and gorgeous melodies, showcased beautifully on his latest EP Bones, have already caught the attention of the likes of Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Steve Lamacq, and his T in the Park debut is not to be missed.
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, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Emeli Sandé, Snoop Dogg, Dizzee Rascal, Rita Ora, Jake Bugg, Paloma Faith, Labrinth, Noah and the Whale plus many more still to be announced.
Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival returns for a 7th consecutive year – the UK's ONLY independent, boutique, 3-day green field jazz festival.
Friday Evening
6:30 – 7.45pm – Octopus – This eight piece band of seasoned professionals will play us in with classic swing. Fabulous arrangements of big band classics.
8:15 – 9.45 – Cherry-Lee Mewis – Blues powerhouse meets hillbilly boogie from this five foot, power-house, singer songwriter and her smokin' hot band. Recent highlights for Cherry include being 'Artist in Session' on Paul Jones' BBC Radio 2 show, a headline slot at Hebden Festival and two nominations for Best Original Song at the British Blues Award.
Late Night Sessions Courtesy of the Beverley Arts Trust
10.00 – 10.45pm – Harri Watts Band- An eclectic mix of jazz, folk and fusion featuring some blistering electric violin. Expect some infectious rhythms and lots of toe tapping plus some great Yorkshire humour.
11.00 – 12.00 midnight – Cadenas Vivaz- Six piece latin, soul party band who will ensure that the first night of the Festival ends with a heady blend of salsa, soul, rock and roll and anything else they can think of on the night. Watch out for some familiar songs given a very special treatment.
Saturday
1:00 – 2:25pm– The Lemon Monkeys (Matt Smith and Carlos Olmos) – London based jazz guitar duo performing a mix of soul, funk, jazz and blues
2.45 – 4:15pm – The Potter Ensemble- A new ensemble of a jazz quartet of bass, piano, drums, sax and a string quartet of violins, viola and cello. Playing a variety of contemporary jazz, Duke Ellington, standards and original compositions, under the stewardship of bass player and jazz educator Paul Baxter.
4:35 – 6:05pm – Gwyneth Herbert – One of the most creative and striking performers currently working on the UK scene, Gwyneth’s soulful, seductive voice is something quite special, bringing sophistication to the singer/songwriter material, and a wonderful “edge” to the occasional Jazz number 'One of the country's most exciting talents' Sunday Times 'Remarkably gifted performer' Guardian 'Majestic-voiced' Jazz UK
6:30 – 8.00pm – A celebration of Kenny Ball, performed by his Jazzmen and son Keith Ball – “At Burton Agnes we were saddened to learn of the death of jazz legend Kenny Ball. Kenny was to play on 6th July at the Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival with his Jazzmen. The show will go on; Kenny’s Jazzmen will perform celebrating his life and work, with vocalist Keith Ball, Kenny’s son, stepping into his father’s shoes as the frontman.”
Kenny Ball died on 7th March 2013 as a jazz legend. He had more UK top 30 hits than any other jazz artist, no fewer than 20 albums on sale, a Billboard Gold Microphone Award, and an honorary citizenship to the city of New Orleans. Kenny achieved worldwide fame during the 'Trad Jazz Boom' of the 60s. Beginning with 'Samantha' in 1960, and most notably with 'Midnight in Moscow' that reached number 2 in the UK and US charts and sold more than one million copies. Kenny played for over 50 years all around the world. Kenny's son, singer Keith Ball, will step into his father's shoes as front man together with the Jazzmen to put on a musical, swinging show, aptly celebrating the great life of Kenny Ball.
8:20 – 10:00pm – Simon McBride – Predicted to be the next Irish blues guitar hero in the footsteps of Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore, former Young Guitarist of the Year Simon McBride has undeniable guitar artistry combined with a fine voice and a real knack for creating memorable hooks and great melodies.
'Hugely accomplished' Mojo 'Blues rock par excellence' Classic rock 'McBride is now among the best blues-rock players anywhere in the world.' Guitarist Magazine
Late Night Sessions Courtesy of the Beverley Arts Trust
10.00 – 10.45pm – Lucy Marshall- 17 year old, self-taught pianist, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Worlaby, Lincolnshire. Having no particular genre, she has covered a range of music, as well as writing her own, to suit all tastes.
11.00 – 12.00 midnight –The Alligators- Appearing at the Festival for the fourth year running the Alligators will round off Saturday night with their high octane brand of no holds barred old school rhythm and blues.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:30pm –Rob Law Quartet with Thom Whitworth – Rob Law is an accomplished piano player who has earned himself a reputation as one of the country's most exciting young artists. Guitarist Thom Whitworth has played with top players and won Young Jazz Musician of the Year. He is regarded by many as the new Pat McCarthy. Most jazz bands use either piano or guitar, and most piano and guitarists dislike playing with each other because they clash, so this combination is both exciting and unusual.
1:45 – 3.15pm – Trudy Kerr quartet- Hailed as ‘one of the country's most polished singers’ by The Times. Trudy's musical career break came when Ronnie Scott offered her a week at his club in 1995; she's performed regularly at the famous Soho jazzerie ever since. Trudy has toured extensively at festivals and jazz clubs around the world and the UK. She has collaborated with many great musicians including Mulgrew Miller, Georgie Fame, Acker Bilk and Jamie Cullum. She also finds time to co-present BBC Across the South's Jazz Hour. Trudy will perform music from her new album, The Rhythm of Life; a collaboration with her husband Geoff Gascoyne featuring exciting original material, songs from the ‘Great American Songbook’, and some lesser known gems.
3.30 – 4.45pm – 24 Pesos- 24 Pesos have a unique and energetic take on the Blues that has put them at the forefront of the new Blues scene in the UK. They were voted as 'The UK's most exciting and original Blues band' by Maverick Magazine. 24Pesos play original music, with deep understanding of the Blues history, virtuoso instrumentation, a joyous groove, real songs and enough energy to bring the house down every night.
'One of the most exciting young bands in the UK' Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
'Contemporary blues laced with greasy funk, never a dull moment' Freddy Celis, Rootstime 'Fast, furious and a whole lot of fun' Blues Matters Magazine
5.00 – 6.00pm – Ben Beattie's Jazz Essentials plus Simon Cunliffe-Lister – The driving force behind this band is saxophonist and pianist Ben Beattie. His compositions have been compared to the Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek. Jazz Essentials bring together a interesting mix of atmospheric jazz, blue grooves and soulful ballads. Although they take influences from many areas and eras of the jazz genre, they carry a unique sound that is sympathetic with earlier and contemporary areas of music. They offer a sincere and genuine approach to their music-making by injecting a youthful vigour that creates a resounding and individual personality. Festival organiser and saxophonist Simon Cunliffe-Lister will play out the weekend with Ben and his band.
Kicking off with new additions to Saturday’s bill, we can reveal that joining the lineup on 24th August will be SW4 favourite Mark Knight and more! Mark Knight, his world renowned label Toolroom Records also celebrates a decade of existence this summer with the main focus of the imprints euphoric festivities to be experienced at South West Four. Toolroom last hosted an arena at SW4 back in 2010, when their stage proved one of the most popular of the weekend. This year it takes another bounding leap forwards as it promises to be a hotspot of the festival once again. A fine selection of esteemed artists, Toolroom Records 10th Anniversary at SW4 2013 hosts some of the greatest names in house music, side by side with the planet’s freshest talent. Let’s do this…
ANNOUNCED FOR SW4 SATURDAY!
MARK KNIGHT PRESENTS TOOLROOM RECORDS 10TH ANNIVERSARY ARENA SOLOMUN DENNIS FERRER · FRITZ KALKBRENNER CAJMERE · TOCADISCO TRISTAN INGRAM SPECIAL GUEST: TENSNAKE
Mark Knight makes a welcome return to South West Four in 2013. This will be his fourth performance in the past five years in fact, with the Toolroom Records governor and Grammy nominated producer one of the first names on our 10th Anniversary hit list. In 2010 Mark hosted a Toolroom Knights arena at SW4, whilst in 2009 and 2012 he drew massive crowds to the main stage. In 2013 Mark returns to celebrate Toolroom Records’ 10th Anniversary with a showcase featuring some of the finest names in house music. As a DJ Mark constantly sets the pace and is recognised worldwide for his long standing residencies at cherished haunts such as Space Ibiza and Ministry of Sound. A key fixture at the festival in recent years we are delighted to welcome Mark and Toolroom back to South West Four.
Always ranking high on any DJ list that matters, Solomun is one of the most in-demand DJs of recent times. Named 2012 ‘DJ of the year’ by Mixmag, the Hamburg based producer has been making huge waves with his unique and modern blend of house and techno. The Diynamic imprint which he founded has allowed Solomun to spread his name yet further, which is set to be elevated to a whole new level this summer via his ‘Solomun +1’ residency at Pacha Ibiza. Making his SW4 debut this year, Solomun is simply a must see.
Dennis Ferrer is house music’s most innovative producer. It’s safe to say that the New York icon and founder of ObjektivityRecords has seen a number of musical trends come and go, some even in full circles, yet he has managed to stay close to his roots for the whole period. Aside from finding commercial success through his genre-defining track ‘Hey Hey’, the Grammy nominated DJ and producer manages to find time to nurture a host of underground talent through his own Objektivity imprint. Having headlined Defected’s sell out show last New Years Eve at Electric Brixton, Dennis returns to the Big Smoke to make his long awaited SW4 bow. See you at the front.
German producer Fritz Kalkbrenner grew up on a strict diet of hip-hop and soul and subsequently missed the techno craze that swept the nation after the fall of the Berlin wall. It wasn’t until the mid 90’s that he was fully introduced to techno by his brother Paul and is now finding success as a pioneer of the Tech- Soul sound he is famed for producing. Fritz released his debut album ‘Here Today Gone Tomorrow’ in 2010, a silky sophisticated techno album with plenty of soul elements and has since blossomed out of the shadow of his older sibling. Late 2012 saw the release of his sophomore effort ‘Sick Travellin’, which has taken him down a more house driven avenue. This will be another SW4 debut that is guaranteed to take the Common by storm.
Hailing from Chicago, a city that has a rich history as the birthplace of house music, Cajmere followed in his father’s footsteps by DJing and producing his own tracks. He soon found himself leaving his Chemical Engineering degree behind and focusing solely on music and instantly found fame through the now classic ‘Coffee Pot’. 2012 was the 20th anniversary of his Cajual Records label and through the label off-shoot ‘Relief’ he also released music from his flamboyant and often darker infused alter ego Green Velvet. With this performance being Curtis Jones’ first ever on our hallowed turf as Cajmere, we can’t wait to hear the chants of “It’s time for the percolator!”
Hailing from deepest, darkest Cologne, Roman Boer has been making deep and tech house for the best part of fifteen years. Better known by his stage name Tocadisco, the German maestro has remixed over one hundred artists including Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Moby and Tiga to name a few. You would have unquestionably heard Tocadisco’s music featured on TV ads, whilst his radio show is broadcast to over fifty countries. His own imprint TOCA45, showcases the freshest sounding club tracks available today and with this appearance being his only London festival show this year, make sure you get to his tent with plenty of time to spare.
Finally joining us as very special guest in the Toolroom Records stage is Marco Niemerski, widely celebrated as Tensnake. Hailing from Hamburg and raised on a diet of 80‘s boogie and disco, Tensnake is a name that has been permanently etched on our minds after the gargantuan success of ‘Coma Cat’. The infectious melody and honey-like loveliness of this joyful single helped shape our summer of 2010. Never one to bask in the glory of a single triumph, Tensnake went on to release the equally catchy ‘Something About You’ and more recently ‘Mainline’, which managed to bring light to the darkest of dance floors. With an album finished and scheduled for release later this year, we welcome Tensnake’s to the terrain of Clapham Common for the first time, as he brings the sunshine to South West Four.
Blissfields Festival is pleased to unveil its headline acts for 2013. Under the banner ‘The Director’s Cut’, the award winning Hampshire festival will be celebrating all things film in its 13th year, from the early talkies to VIP Hollywood parties. Expect a weekend full of red carpets, interactive games, popcorn-throwing dance-offs, film screenings, the best soundtracks, visual treats, hidden treasures and all the usual fun that Blissfields has become synonymous with… topped by the first announced headline music acts: Mystery Jets & Bastille.
Mystery Jets first performed at Blissfields in 2005, the summer before their debut albumMaking Dens found them acclaimed heroes of indie and leaders of what would become the Thames-beat folk scene that followed. They return to Blissfields after a run of top-40 singles including ‘The Boy Who Ran Away’ and gloriously catchy ‘Two Doors Down’, as esteemed festival headliners, their live set now full of bouncing, rousing and urgent pop songs spanning four albums. It’s with tremendous pleasure that Blissfields can welcome back Mystery Jets who have selected the festival for a unique headline appearance this summer, continuing in the festival's tradition of bringing special performances to a boutique set-up seen previously with Super Furry Animals, Mumford and Sons, Frank Turner and Laura Marling to name a few.
They’re joined by Bastille, one of 2013’s most exciting breakthrough live acts. Having picked up press and radio support with their single ‘Flaws’ and most recently ‘Pompeii’, with extensive UK touring over the past 20 months, including two sold out nights at Shepherds Bush Empire, they’ve a devoted and fierce fanbase, idolizing Dan Smith’s heartbreaking, wild and earnest lyrics. The touching vocals collide into massive pop melodies, making Bastille not just a powerful band for honest song fans, but for any ears of taste the nation over. Their debut album Bad Blood is released this March via Island/Universal and already looks to be one of Britain’s major crossover success stories of the year.
Bastille’s Dan Smith has said this morning, "We're massively excited about our first ever headline slot at a festival. Particularly because we love Blissfields so much, and because they've been so supportive to us over the last couple of years.”
Matt Corby, whose Jeff Buckly-inspired soulful folk-rock has caught the inner-ear of the world, attracting over 100,000 Facebook fans and a signing to Atlantic Records, will adorn the main stage, following recent demand that found him selling out four London performances in just one day. Recently featured on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, and receiving huge support from the likes of Nick Grimshaw, Annie Mac and more, Clean Bandit – hailed as a hugely exciting new UK dance group set to follow in the footsteps of Massive Attack and Basement Jaxx, are also confirmed.
Fresh from touring the UK’s biggest venues with Mumford & Sons and Everything Everything, Post War Years join the cast of this year’s film-themed event, following the release of their hotly anticipated debut album on Sony/Fiction, while also on the main stage Public Service Broadcasting bring their audio-visuals and historic samples to play homage to “The Director’s Cut” with a performance set to be a unique festival experience.
Hampshire born Marika Hackman’s confident and intense style of folk has seen her drawing comparisons to Syd Barrett and Nico, continuing Blissfield’s long standing relationship with supporting the country’s best, brightest folk acts.
The Other Tribe have set the free-party scene alight in the South West, looking now to join acts like Crystal Fighters in becoming festival necessities, as Far Too Loudheadlines the Hidden Hedge with his frenetic sound that ranked number 1 on the DnB Beatport Chart this January. Blissfields favorite and festival ringleader Beans On Toastwill headline the Acoustic Stage, while Subgiant and Subsource, also long-time friends of Blissfields and in-house party bands, make their veteran return to the festival. Zion Train, UK dub / reggae pioneers and acid house fusion wizards will bring their startling music heritage to the Hampshire field for the first time.
With Thursday night’s headliner, not to mention most of the festival’s main and second stage acts still to announce, this will surely be another vintage year for Blissfields.
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Y Not Festival today announced all its headliners and most of its line-up for this year's festival. It's an eclectic mix of genres: household names and established artists are found next to buzz bands of 2013 and local talent.
On Friday – headlining are The Horrors, supported by the Mystery Jets, Saturday, it's The Cribs, supported by Ash and on Sunday, it's The Darkness, supported by The Enemy.
Other key acts include: The 1975, Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, Dry the River, Electric Six, Kids in Glass Houses and The Joy Formidable
Also to follow are the announcements for the Allotment Stage – this is the stage which nurtures home-grown talent and gives it the opportunity to bloom. Over 1,700 bands applied via this route and Y Not have dedicated 20 slots to the brightest and best of them.
To help festival goers see as many bands as possible, Y Not has also launched a planner. Accessible via the Y Not website, this nifty piece of software shows at a glance what time they need to be where and when there are clashes between their favoured bands which might test their loyalties.
All the pieces of the puzzle have been revealed. Eighty names now grace the full line-up of Rock Werchter 2013. The latest additions are Twin Forks, Youth Lagoon, SX, Haim, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike andStereophonics.
These are all 80 bands who will be performing at Werchter 2013: A Day To Remember, Airbourne, All Time Low, Alt-J, Angel Haze, Asaf Avidan, Azealia Banks, Balthazar, Band of Horses, Bastille, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ben Howard, Biffy Clyro, Bloc Party, Blur, Boys Noize, C2C, Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires, Depeche Mode, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Disclosure, Dizzee Rascal, Django Django, Earl Sweatshirt, Editors, Fidlar, Frank Ocean, Gary Clark Jr., Gogol Bordello, Goose, Graveyard, Green Day, Haim, Jake Bugg, James Blake, Jamie Lidell, Jessie Ware, John Legend, Jonathan Jeremiah, Ke$ha, Kendrick Lamar, Kings of Leon, Laura Mvula, Lianne La Havas, Major Lazer, Matthew E. White, Modest Mouse, Modestep, Netsky (live), Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Odd Future, Of Monsters and Men, Palma Violets, Passenger, Phoenix, Rammstein, Richard Hawley, Rudimental, Sigur Rós, Stereophonics, SX, Tame Impala, The Black Angels, The Bloody Beetroots, The Bots, The Gaslight Anthem, The Hives, The Lumineers, The National, The Script, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Tom Odell, Trash Talk, Twin Forks, Two Door Cinema Club, Vampire Weekend, Vintage Trouble, Vitalic VTLZR, Volbeat and Youth Lagoon.
Click here to see when the definites will be on stage. As we speak the schedule is being finalised, and it will be published very soon.
Goodwood Racecourse has confirmed the three top acts who will DJ at the legendary Three Friday Nights events, which see an evening of high-octane horse racing followed by a DJ set in the most incredible setting. 2013 arguably boasts Goodwood’s most exciting line-up to date, with three huge names from the music world transforming the picturesque Parade Ring into an amazing arena of eclectic mixes.
The 2013 acts and dates are:
Friday 31st May – Rudimental
Friday 14 June – Andy Cato (Groove Armada)
Friday 21 June – Trevor Nelson
As one of the world’s most beautiful and highly regarded racecourses, Goodwood has truly reinvigorated horse racing by juxtaposing a classically British sport with the current passion for live, outdoor music events. After an exciting evening of horses thundering down the straight, the usually sedate Parade Ring turns into one of the most glamorous dance floors in the UK, complete with spectacular laser show. Now in its third year, the West Sussex venue, just over an hour from London, has seen the likes Mark Ronson, Mike Skinner and Boy George take to the decks and thrill the countryside with the sound of music. Last year over 20,000 guests soaked up this unique experience at the sell-out nights and organisers anticipate even larger crowds in 2013. .
May 31st will see Rudimental, the East London music quartet, mixing it up in the Parade Ring and kicking off the first of The Three Friday Nights. The revolutionary revellers have busted out of East London’s underground music scene with a bang and have received their first ever BRIT nomination for Best British Single 2013, ‘Feel the Love’
June 14th will welcome one half of the amazing duo Groove Armada, Andy Cato, to spin the decks in Goodwood’s Parade Ring. Groove Armada established themselves as one of the worlds most-loved and biggest selling dance acts storming the charts and headlining festivals all over the world.
Wrapping up the last of the fantastic Three Friday Nights event on June 21st will be Trevor Nelson. As a pioneer in the UK urban scene, Trevor continues to DJ around the Globe completing his 10th year residency at Pacha in Ibiza. Nelson’s skills have always been in his mixing – perfecting exactly when to drop a classic into his set of new tracks throughout his 17 years on BBC radio. Join Goodwood Three
Friday Nights and Trevor Nelson where he will be dropping some classic tunes from his Number 1 selling album ‘The Trevor Nelson Collection’
Goodwood Racecourse Managing Director, Adam Waterworth said: “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the 3rd year of Three Friday Nights event at Goodwood. We love the mix of the adrenalin of horse racing combined with the world renowned DJ’s we have signed. I am confident that this year will be our best year yet.”
Goodwood ensures that it provides the more 'pampered' festival experience -offering a selection of bars, boxes and restaurants for guests to enjoy throughout the event. Free buses and coaches run from the Racecourse taking visitors back to major local towns and transport hubs, and Southern Trains run an extra, ‘late night’ service back to London ensuring that no-one has to sleep in a stable.
Tickets for all Three Friday Nights are on sale now. There is also limited availability of a pass for all Three Friday Nights, for the incredible price of £60. Buy tickets and hospitality online at www.goodwood.com or by telephoning 01243 755055.
Three Friday Nights forms part of 19 exciting days of racing offered at Goodwood over the season, from May to October. As if to prove it’s not just about horses, other highlights include Glorious Goodwood, which is and family favourite August Bank Holiday Weekend where organisers recreate a 1950s summer holiday vibe, complete with an old-fashioned funfair, replica beach front and live music widely acknowledged as the 'sporting and social highlight of the summer', Glorious Goodwood is a quintessentially English event, where Champagne and strawberries are in abundance,
Take out your agenda, and start planning summer; the 19th edition of Monegros Desert Festival will take place on July 20th 2013. The biggest electronic music festival, the biggest rave in Spain. A lot of terms are used in an attempt to describe this festival; however it is literally impossible to put in plain words if you have not had the chance to attend it. A Life experience! Set in the desert, 40 000 people, 20hrs non-stop music, alternating between Electro, Techno, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass & Dubstep, Monegros is a unique event.
ARTISTS HIGHLIGHTED THE BLOODY BEETROOTS – LIVE
Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, the bastard son of the Misfits and Daft Punk. Bloody Beetroots is a worldwide phenomenon under which the producer and dj Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo operates. The Bloody Beetroots will perform their new live show for Monegros festival as one of two exclusive shows in Spain this year.
PACO OSUNA (festival closing set)
Spanish techno DJ and producer who has released on Plus8 as well as his own label Mindshake. He is famous for his dynamic sets, and a unique connectionwith his audience. Paco has won many awards including best spanish DJ for DJ Mag Spain and Vicious Magazine. He will be in charge of the difficult task of closing the festival on the main stage. Not a bad thing as last year ́s artist responsible for this was Richie hawtin.
ADAM BEYER VS JOSEPH CAPRIATI (b2b techno set)
Alongside Stockholm ́s Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull and Jesper Dahlback, Adam Beyer has become synonymous with the techno sound of Sweden, which has quite literally shaken the world since the mid-nineties. The head of Drumcode will be supported by the new Italian sensation Joseph Capriati, for a special techno back 2 back set. Joseph Capriati can be described as one of the new heavyweight on Drumcode, playing on main festival stages such as Time Warp and Awakenings.
LUCIANO, LOCO DICE Y MARCO CAROLA ON ELROW STAGE
The most colourful and crazy stage comes back in full action. Elrow stage will cater once again for 15 000 fans, all dancing from sunset till sunrise under the stars to the beats and grooves of three of the biggest tenors: Luciano, Loco Dice and Marco Carola.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – 65€ + BF!
Until May 1st, you can buy your ticket for 65€ (+ distribution costs) through our websitewww.monegrosfestival.com. On May 1st , we will release the rest of the line-up and the ticket price will rise to 75€ (+ distribution costs).
The entrance to the festival includes: access to the festival + Merchandising gift
Don’t miss it! Join us on the 20th July, for the biggest party of the Year! You can find all the information and purchase the tickets on
With live headline shows from artists including Plan B, Example,Disclosure and special guest Rita Ora, sets from the World’s top DJ’s including Jamie Jones, Nicky Romero and Annie Mac, a brand new arena from BBC Radio 1Xtra, the welcome return of the likes of Carl Cox and UKF as arena hosts, plus major new production and site development, the organisers have put together a weekend of incredible music and an amazing overall festival experience.
We’re building on 2011’s redefining event and 2012’s bumper weekend of unrivalled partying, sunshine and beats, and continuing to set standards for UK dance festivals in 2013.
Not only are we widening the diversity of music on offer to ensure every electronic music fan’s taste is catered for, we’re elevating the new generation of headliners bringing together some of the world’s biggest superstars with critically acclaimed underground talent for you to discover in 2013. With two additional arenas yet to be announced and further investment on production inspired by our global travels, we’ve ensured we’ll give our crowds the best overall experience at any UK festival this summer.
This year, the most explosive outdoor stage at any major UK festival returns with headline performances from two London-born artists who’ve risen up the ranks from their underground beginnings. The man with more strings to his bow than the London Symphony Orchestra – Plan B, will showcase both sides of his persona when he brings the soulfully bitter-sweet story of Strickland Banks to life alongside the brutally honest hip-hop journey of Ill Manors.
His fellow Londoner and Main Stage headliner Example jumps straight to the top of the Global food chain in his debut performance at the festival. The crowds should expect nothing short of the most euphoric house beats and uplifting electro vibes, along with bassier elements of dubstep and hip-hop in the live show from the man who brought us the massive number one singles Changed the Way You Kissed Me and Stay Awake. Recent hits from his newest album The Evolution of Man will be joined by the classics Kickstarts, Watch the Sun Come Up and Won’t Go Quietly – all tunes that have firmly cemented their place in the collective psyche of the dance music masses.
Example said: “I've always wanted to play GlobalGathering – my music mates have told me all about the mental crowds and atmosphere. To be making my Global debut headlining the main stage is huge for me. I'll be bringing extra fire and lasers don't you worry!”
Two chart storming titans of UK electronic music will bring their live shows to the Main Stage for the first time this year. First up are the UK’s hottest new EDM duo, Disclosure, whose most recent single White Noise with AlunaGeorge made it to number 2 in the official charts and who were included in the Hot Ten For 2013 by BBC Radio 1Xtra. DnB quartet Rudimental, whose number 1 smasher Feel the Love was one of the tunes of summer 2012 and was followed up by the anthemic Not Giving In ft Alex Clare, also play the Main Stage having graduated from their appearance on the smaller outdoor stage in 2012.
The crowds can expect UK garage, dubstep and R&B sounds from South London songstress Katy B in her Main Stage debut, following on from her appearance on the FWD Rinse stage alongside Geeneus & Tippa in 2010.
Katy B said: "Global Gathering was the first festival I played when Katy On A Mission came out and I felt so welcome straight away. I love that it celebrates all things rave culture and I'm really excited to play this year."
The undisputed Queen of EDM and mistress of the mash-ups, Annie Mac will take to the GlobalGathering Main Stage for the first time since 2007, following appearances over the years across other arenas. Bringing full production with her for the first time, Annie is set to deliver a mind-blowing experience to the crowds that are sure to congregate to see her show.
Joining them on the Main Stage across the two days will be a live performance from Belgian liquid funk wunderkind Netsky – whose Global debut last year was one of the most talked about performances of the weekend and has earned him a spot alongside the big guns on the Main Stage for the first time. Plus genre-busting and bass blending Major Look, electronic rockers Modestep (Live) and sultry dub and trip-hop inspired songstress Delilah (Live) will also grace the Main Stage.
Across the rest of the festival site, the first arena hosts to be announced read like a who’s who of the industry today.
Kicking off with some big news, Global are excited to announce that the UK’s home of urban music, BBC Radio 1Xtra, will host an arena at this year’s festival. Global stalwart MistaJam, who will be joined by the Eskiboy and Godfather of Grime, Wiley plus special guests Roll Deep, will commandeer the 1Xtra Arena. Wiley, whose smash hit Heatwave reached number one in the UK last summer, and more recently, has found success with Can You Hear Me (Ayayaya) charting at number three in the UK. Pioneer of the UK underground scene, leader of Roll Deep and original member of Boy Better Know, he will certainly be causing a heatwave when he takes to the mic. Chart-topping Rita Ora, whose debut album Ora reached number one in the UK, spawning three number one singles, making her the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart in 2012, will be making a special guest appearance. In addition to this comes support in the form of Dot Rotten, K Koke (live), Futurebound and Matrix and Devolution as well as a very special headline artist yet to be announced!
Jason Carter, Event Director, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra said: “It's great to return to GlobalGathering with 1Xtra. We look forward to being there and are excited to broadcast the fantastic sets to a wider audience.”
GlobalGathering are also very pleased to reveal that the legendary Carl Cox & FriendsArena will make an epic return to Long Marston Airfield in 2013. After taking a break in 2012, we couldn’t be more excited that Carl Cox & Friends will be back, bringing together a line-up spanning many genres of electronic music. The DJ, the producer, the man, the legend will be bringing the sounds of his classic night from the White Isle with sets from Chris Liebing, Cassy, Nina Kraviz, John Digweed and Circus Recordings boss Yousef, plus many more that are sure to create a summer Ibiza vibe. Welcome back Carl!
Carl Cox said: “GlobalGathering is one of the best dance music festivals around – I can’t wait to bring my arena back to those mental crowds again. It’s good to be back!”
Global are very excited to welcome Hot Creations head honcho Jamie Jones who will be hosting his very own arena for the first time – the Paradise Arena. Jamie has long been an Ibiza staple who launched his hugely popular Paradise resident night at DC10 in Ibiza last year and is set to launch Paradise Miami later this month. Offering up a Balearic atmosphere with the deeper sound of house, tech house, techno and minimal tech, the arena will showcase some of the best underground acts, with Art Department, Subb Ann and Infinity Ink on the bill alongside Damien Lazarus, and support from Richy Ahmed and Bicep.
The UKF Bass CultureArena returns for a second year with DJ Fresh headlining the area with his incredible Fresh Live show. Pushing the boundaries of drum and bass and dubstep, Fresh Live combines the technique and hysteria of his DJ sets with the energy of a live instrumental performance. EDM prodigy and wonder kid Zedd will be making a special guest appearance. Rolling Stone named Zedd an ‘Artist to Watch’ for 2012, and more recently, MTV deemed him an ‘Artist to Watch’ for 2013. UK dubstep originator Benga will play alongside Flux Pavilion, plus Andy C & MC GQ and DnB pioneer and Digital Soundboy label owner Shy FX.
In its third year as a GlobalGathering arena host, event brand Metropolis will be introducing some of the hottest talent from the underground bass scene. Sub Focus will be bringing his live show to headline the arena and will deliver his earth shaking hybrid mix of drum and bass and dubstep. Joining Sub Focus will be reggae and dancehall master David 'Ram Jam' Rodigan (MBE) who has recently been added to BBC Radio 1Xtra’s weekly roster. Playing alongside them will be the mighty ninja Jaguar Skills as well as Friction (Ft. Scrufizzer, P Money & Arlissa), DJ Hype and MC IC3, with support from Dismantle & Breakage, B Traits, Monsta, and Killsonik, bringing the finest sounds of UK bass.
The Global Arena will this year showcase headliner and original party starter Steve Aoki, armed with his champagne, inflatable dinghy and birthday cake! As well as that, DJ Mag Top 100 #6 Dutch electro house superstar Hardwell and young French sensation Madeon.Porter Robinson, W&W, Arty, Mat Zo and GlobalGathering resident Paul Thomas hold up the rest of the bill, with a special guest performance from Garuda top dog Gareth Emery.
Returning for a third year to host an arena are Hospitality, the worldwide event promoters of top UK drum and bass imprint Hospital Records. After incredibly successful years at GlobalGathering in 2011 and 2012, they return with the best DnB line up anywhere in the UK this summer with another performance from Netsky (DJ set), plus High Contrast, Danny Byrd and Camo and Krooked, with a support from an exclusive back to back set from LTJ Bukem and Fabio alongside London Elektricity.
This year Global welcomes a brand new addition to the site – the Chibuku Arena. Headlining this arena are the inventors of mash-up genre, brothers David and Stephen Dewael, better known as – 2manydjs. Pushing the boundaries of house and techno the brothers are sure to get the party started. Next up is hotly tipped solo and highly colorful producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED), who will be setting the crowd alight with his electro beats. Founding father of dubstep Skream will be making a special guest appearance. The Croydon DJ/producer is constantly refreshing his sound, from laying down twisted house and techno, to disco sets. They will see support from Bristol based DJ/producer and firm festival favourite Redlight (Live) who will be performing a brand new live show! Joining them will be remix master Erol Alkan and electro producer Fake Blood, plus many more.
Godskitchen, one of the biggest dance brands on the planet, will once again be bringing the superstars of trance back to Global. No 7 on DJ Mag’s 2012 Top 100, Dash Berlin will be joined by Markus Schulz – recently voted the USA’s Best DJ, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and trance legend Paul Oakenfold, pioneer of importing the Balearic scene to Britain, who will be making a special guest appearance. Another special guest, infamous Israeli psy-trance duo Infected Mushroom will be presenting their live, mind blowing, visual show ‘Fungusamongus’. Twice ranked amongst the world’s ‘10 Best DJ’s’ on the notorious DJ Mag Top 100 Poll their sound draws from a plethora of styles – metal, electronica, dubstep, psytrance and everything in between. John O’Callaghan, Simon Patterson and Cosmic Gate all make a welcome return, plus many more, with cutting edge production and an explosive atmosphere that is sure to whip fans into an uncontrollable frenzy.
Dutch house producer Nicky Romero, fresh off the back of his number one UK hit single with Avicii – I Could be the One, is set to headline the return of the House Arena. He is joined by Dutch dance duo Bingo Players, architects of another UK number one single Get Up (Rattle), in collaboration with Far East Movement. Radio 1’s very own Dance Anthems supremo Danny Howard and Diffused Music’s Michael Woods bring up the rest of the bill with a special guest performance from Dutch trance and progressive house DJ Sander van Doorn.
The Digital Arena brings the sounds of the deep house and tech scene with a performance from Mixmag’s DJ of 2012 Solomun, alongside breakthrough artist Scuba playing a live set. The mighty Sasha, following the drop of his new mix album ‘INVOLV3R’, will make a special guest appearance, alongside Seth Troxler, Heidi and Maceo Plex, plus many more.
Gary Turner, Managing Director of GlobalGathering Group UK, said: “Following last year’s amazing and award winning festival will be no mean feat – but we’ve upped our game even further, building on the incredible feedback from 2012 and investing heavily in some of the world’s freshest and most exciting artists and the latest production from the international festival market. We’re confident that the exciting developments to this summer’s stages and arenas, that we’ll be revealing in the near future, will blow the crowds away!”
With even more acts, two all-new outdoor arenas to take advantage of the ever-reliable scorching weather and exciting new production still to be announced, it’s gearing up to be the greatest party ever at GlobalGathering. We’ll also be revealing some mind-blowing developments to the VIP area including unbelievable new perks for VIP pass holders in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more announcements.
Alongside the UK event, GlobalGathering will also continue to cement our status as the world’s leading electronic music export. Having hosted events on all four corners of the globe over recent years this year sees additional confirmed GlobalGathering festivals taking place in Belarus, Ukraine, and South Korea with further editions to be announced. The UK event will also feature rising trance star Omnia representing the Ukraine festival and DGuru (Idiotape) from South Korea bringing the sounds of our international events to the UK for the first time.
6 of the world’s finest dance music acts have been added to the already star studded line up for the first edition of Ultra Europe on the weekend of 12th – 14th July 2013 in the city of Split and on the island of Hvar in Croatia. British bass purveyors Chase & Status, dub-house duo Cazzette and Turkish progressive mainstay Deniz Koyu are all taking to the main stage at the Poljud Stadium in Split over Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July to join the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Avicii, Carl Cox, Afrojack and Hardwell. As well as these dance music juggernauts, Yousef and Adam Beyer will be bringing their house and techno expertise to light up the Carl Cox & Friends Arena over the first two days, before Australian duo Nervo join Steve Aoki, Erick Morillo and Dada Life for an unbelievable poolside party at the Hotel Amfora Grand Beach Resort in Hvar on Sunday 14th July.
Following the record breaking fifteenth edition of Ultra Music Festival that took place over two weekends in Miami in March, this trend of raising the bar will continue when electronic music lovers from over 75 countries flock to Croatia for Ultra Europe, which is on course to sell out with over 60% of tickets already sold 3 months before the festival even begins!
Those not making the journey to the Dalmatian coast will also now be able to enjoy this amazing event as it’s also been announced that UMF TV will be broadcasting live on all 3 days! Looking to emulate the success of the Ultra XV livestream in Miami – which became the most viewed festival event in North America to date with 10 million unique viewers, as well as gaining the highest concurrent number of views for any non-sponsored music stream – you’ll now be able to live the Ultra Europe experience live from the comfort of your own home!
40,000 fans per day will be able to soak up the sonic delights from the Poljud Stadium, with a further 3000 also watching the region’s biggest ever stage from the luxurious VIP area. The Carl Cox & FriendsArena will play host to 8000 revelers and another 2500 will enjoy music from some of the best up-and-comers from Croatia and the surrounding area on the Regional Stage. As well as this, Ultra Europe has become the first festival in the world to team up with The Yacht Week to bring more than 250 boats as part of the Ultra Europe Regatta to the Hotel Amfora Grand Beach Resort in Hvar on Sunday 14th July, where 5000 fans can drink in the exceptional music and stunning views in and around the hotel’s beautiful pool.
