Summer Festival Guide

Carl Cox brings his friends to Exit Festival

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On Friday, July 11th, the Dance Arena of the EXIT festival will again have the highest class of honour to host the famous 'Carl Cox vs Friends' night. Not only was EXIT one of the first festivals to host this concept in 2005, but since then it has been presented at the biggest world festivals, and it's made up of carefully selected representatives of the new waves of electronic music, as well as the genre's greats that tickle Cox’s fancy!

Carl Cox is coming back to the Petrovaradin Fortress to defend his title as one of the best in class, mind-shattering DJs ever, and to shatter the ground under Dance Arena gladiator’s feet once again. Everyone's memory is entrenched with his legendary b2b gig (VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1iAf7Ig) with Green Velvet in 2009 when he performed wearing a t-shirt that wrote 'Dance Arena Saved My Life.', Cox is excited for this year’s edition and said this about his colossal gig: “Cannot wait to get back and do it all over again. It was truly amazing the last time around. :) x”

There aren't a lot of things this man hasn't done yet – there's the cult residency in Ibiza that’s been going on for 13 years now; two DJ sets at the beginning of the new millennium – in two different time zones; a gig in front of 1 500 000 people at the Love Parade in Berlin… all the while spreading his venerable message of love for music and life. This year he’s bringing his group of music friends to make the loudest, biggest party that’ll last until the soothing light of a summer’s day dawn.

CARL COX vs DANNY TENAGLIA
A music ambassador, acid house veteran, techno champion and father of the British rave scene, Carl Cox, together with the best NY DJ who has more than 200 production works, the legendary Danny Tenaglia, will battle out one of the most exclusive electronic music b2b sets at this year’s EXIT! These two giants with careers that lasted longer than tree decades will definitely give the best Dance Arena in the world a new dimension of unforgettable fun.

BEN KLOCK vs MARCEL DETTMANN
Two of the hottest guys in techno at the moment, Ben and Marcel, based in Berlin, the indispensable ingredient of the scene this city helped flush out, and two of the most important names in newer history of techno music, are coming for the first time to the Dance Arena to show why their six hour sets, sometimes even twelve hour marathons in the cult club Berghain are one of the most anticipated events in the calendar of every Berlin clubber.

EATS EVERYTHING vs CASSY
This dynamic duo are going to set alight the foundations of the fortress. Eats Everything is renowned for his forward thinking underground sets, while also boasting remixes for Jamie Jones, Four Tet, Adam F and having his records played by the likes of Seth Troxler, Skream to Redlight. He was awarded 'Best British DJ in 2011' and stands to true form with this accolade. Catherine Britton aka Cassy the Caribbean-born and British-raised resident of the famous club Panoramabar in Berlin, Cassy has worked so far in her career with huge names such as Luciano, Mathew Jonson, Ricardo Villalobosa and Steve Bug. This is of the most interesting pairings, and will be a sure delight!

PLANETARY ASSAULT SYSTEMS LIVE
Planetary Assault Systems is the most influential alias of the famous techno representative, Luke Slater who's been dominating the techno scene for more than twenty years now. Luke is a master of the dynamic futuristic techno, and his last two albums under this alias were published under the important Berlin label Ostgut Ton. He’s coming to EXIT with his exceptional and dynamic live gig and is going to blow minds away both sonically and visually. We can’t wait. This year's Exit Dance Arena is set to be one of the most remembered in dance music history. Stay tuned for the rest of the line up revealed over the next few weeks.

LINE UP SO FAR
Damon Albarn, Carl Cox vs Danny Tengalia, Disclosure LIVE, Rudimental LIVE, Skrillex LIVE, Ben Klock vs Marcel Dettmann, Carl Craig vs Green Velvet, Dub FX, Dusky vs Paul Woolford, Eats Everything vs Cassy Jackmaster & Oneman presents ‘Can U Dance’, Koven LIVE, Planetary Assault Systems LIVE,

Frank Turner to headline Y Not Festival 2014

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Having previously announced Dizzee Rascal & White Lies as headliners for Y Not Festival, the Summer Festival Guide can announce that Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls are the third headliner for this years festival.

Also joining the festival are:

Razorlight

Shed Seven

Ella Eyre

Swim Deep

Saint Raymond

Beans On Toast

Yuck

Circa Waves

DZ Deathrays

Menace Beach

The Wytches

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys

Amber Run

Nordic Giants

Tiger Cub

Eric Prydz returns to SW4 2014

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South West Four, or better known as SW4 will once again see Eric Prydz return to London's Clapham Common for his only London performance of 2014 and headline Sunday's lineup.

Eric is a SW4 legend having given some truely mindblowing performances at the Common and he will no doubt take SW4 by storm again in 2014 in what will be his fifth appearance in six years.

His presence at SW4 will be welcomed by the thousands of devotees who worship his every beat.Possessing the ability to craft the most beautiful yet mesmerizing landscapes by manipulating unique piano led riffs, the Pryda boss is undeniably one of the most interesting and exciting producers to have ever graced the electronic world. With 2014 marking Pryda’s tenth anniversary and a forthcoming album to celebrate this achievement, Eric’s only London performance of the year will showcase an array of freshly produced music making his mouth-watering return all the more appetising.

Having ended 2013 in true style with the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix of the year and with Augustmarking his first visit to the capital since performing at SW4 last year, Eric’s hugely anticipated homecoming has never felt so right. South West Four please rise as we welcome one of ourfavourite sons back to South West London to show Clapham once again how it’s done.

 

The Heavy, James Zabiela and more added to Nozstock 2014 lineup

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The Summer Festival has the latest lineup news for this years Nozstock: The Hidden Valley which includes brassy rockers The Heavy, funky renaissance man Craig Charles and gypstep pioneers Molotov Jukebox join DnB heavyweight Friction (ft. Linguistics) on the Nozstock bill. They will be in good company this year as DnB trailblazer and master mixer Andy C will be returning to Nozstock, bringing with him his RAM Records crew for a Saturday Night Takeover of the Cubicles. The highly-regarded TC has also joined the lineup to further fulfill everyone’s DnB needs and tech house behemoth James Zabiela will be headlining the Garden Stage on Saturday night for the first time, which will no doubt be music to many a Nozzer’s ears!

These additions join a glittering lineup that includes hip-hop legend Roots Manuva who will be headlining the Orchard Stage and London dub rockers The Skints, set to go off with a bang on Friday night.

The RAM records Saturday Night Takeover of the Cubicles will be commanded by label head Andy C who will be joined by regular rhymer MC GQ. Support will come from the shining stars of the independent DnB label: energetic ground shakers Calyx & Teebee and A.D, devastating duo DC Breaks, prodigy producer Frankee and RAM legend Ray Rampage. 

The Garden Stage will see a range of acts entertaining sun drenched dancers from the hybrid reggae/soul band By The Rivers and 10 piece ska band The Stiff Joints through to house DJ and venerable producer Sonny Wharton, as the darkness falls.

The Speakeasy Bordello will also be returning to Nozstock 2014 for all your electro swing desires in an afterhours takeover of the comedy tent. The Twisted Burlesque DJs and the Electric Swing Ballroom will be joined by the eclectic Phat Tony, Hereford’s foremost electro swing DJ Jitterbug, the classic soul and 50s rock’n’roll stylings of Edd Tipton, funk and urban soul maestro Mr Bliss and the decade-spanning mash-up master Sketch.

Entering its 16th year this summer, Nozstock is a family-run festival on a beautiful working farm in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. The three-day festival offers a broad spectrum of live music, DJs, arts, comedy, workshops, cinema and performance theatre in a sublime setting, flowing from family-friendly by day, to party by night – over various locations across the farm.

Nozstock will take place on the 1st – 3rd August and will take festival-goers back in time to a prehistoric world of creepy creatures and fearsome beasts, as they enter the Jurassic Farm.

Lineup so far announced

Roots Manuva /The Heavy/James Zabiela/The Skints/Molotov Jukebox/Craig Charles/Sonny Wharton/By The Rivers/Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer/The Stiff Joints/Mat Envy/DJ Hampsta/Bwalya/ The Twisted Burlesque DJs/Electric Swing Ballroom/Phat Tony/Jitterbug/Edd Tipton/Mr Bliss/Sketch

Andy C & MC GQ/Friction ft. Linguistics/TC/Calyx & Teebee and A.D/DC Breaks/Jubei/Stealth/Uncle Dugs/Joe Ford/Frankee/Ray Rampage/Amoss/Octo Pi/Despicable Youth/Scope/Koncept/Modify Perspective/Remidy MC/Trafic MC

Truck Festival announce The Rio Barnival

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Truck Festival invite you to join them at The Rio Barnival. Truck’s famous Barn Stage will be miraculously converted into carnival central with an amazing line up to match, topped by the party master himself, Andrew W.K.
The full stage line up:-
Andrew W.K (solo)
Gnarwolves
Johnny Foreigner
Lonely The Brave
Sam Duckworth
Kevin Devine
Tangled Hair
Radstewart
Woahnows
Brawlers

This great announcement coincides with last week’s news that there will be a carnival theme for this year’s festival, culminating in the biggest party Oxfordshire has ever seen.
Festival Organiser James Goodall said “I am so happy to welcome back the Alcopop and BSM guys and look how they have repaid us! Undoubtedly this has to be one of the best stage line ups the festival has seen. I’m sure there’ll be many surprises in store when you set foot into the Rio Barnival come Saturday morning in July!”

Barrakud Festival completes lineup for 2014

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Taking place from 9 – 16 August, the Barrakud Extended Experience brings together an impressive array of acts at the forefront of today’s electronic music scene, for 8 days of sun-drenched parties by the sea.

New acts revealed today include techno superstar Paul Kalkbrenner, Visionquest’s Ryan Crosson, Dirtybird associate Nick Monaco, Italian duo Hunter/Game and a live set from Vienna-based electronic project HVOB. These acts, along with a whole host of new acts revealed today, will join a selection of electronic music’s finest already announced to play at the festival, including Adam Beyer, Art Department, Ellen Allien, Guy Gerber, Mano Le Tough, Maceo Plex and Sven Väth. Without further ado, here is the complete line-up for Barrakud 2014.

PAUL KALKBRENNER / ADAM BEYER / DUBFIRE / GUY GERBER / 
ILARIO ALICANTE / MACEO PLEX / SVEN VÄTH 

CIRCOLOCO FEAT:
ELLEN ALLIEN / ART DEPARTMENT / MANO LE TOUGH /
ANDREW GRANT / BORIS WERNER

ADAPTER / BARKS / CARLO LIO / CHRIS TIETJEN / DANNY DAZE /
FERNANDO COSTANTINI / GARDENS OF GOD / HVOB (LIVE) / HUNTER/GAME / MARCO FARAONE / MAURIZIO SCHMITZ / NICK MONACO / PHIL WEEKS / PISETZKY / RYAN CROSSON / SHADED (LIVE) / TOMY DECLERQUE 

ALESSIO LERMA / ANEY F / APPARELL / DAMIR HOFFMAN / GIANMARCO ORSINI / LEMON / MASSIMILIANO TROIANI / MATTIA FONTANA / PHILIPP & COLE / TONI JUNAROVIC B2B BONJASKY 

THE COMPLETE LINE-UP 

ADAM BEYER / ADAPTER / ALESSIO LERMA / ANDREW GRANT / ANEY F / APPARELL / ART DEPARTMENT / BARKS / B.CONVERSO / BORIS WERNER  / CARLO LIO / CHRIS TIETJEN / LEMON / DAMIR HOFFMAN  / DANNY DAZE / DUBFIRE / ELLEN ALLIEN /  FERNANDO COSTANTINI / GARDENS OF GOD / GIAMMARCO ORSINI  /  GUY GERBER  / HUNTER/GAME / HVOB (LIVE) / ILARIO ALICANTE / MACEO PLEX  / MANO LE TOUGH / MARCO FARAONE   / MASSIMILIANO TROIANI  / MATTIA FONTANA / MAURIZIO SCHMITZ / MISS SUNSHINE / NICK MONACO / PAUL KALKBRENNER / PETE DUX / PHIL WEEKS  / PHILIPP & COLE / PILLE / PISETZKY / RYAN CROSSON / SHADED ( live ) / STEPHAN ESSE  / SVEN VÄTH / TOMY DECLERQUE / TONI JUNAROVIC B2B BONJASKY / VICE VICIOUS / WHITE BROTHERS

Paul Kalkbrenner, Booka Shade, MK & more added to SW4 lineup

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Having only just announced deadmau5 as the Sunday night headliner for this years South West Four, we can reveal more additions to this years summer festival 2014 lineup.

Saturdays lineup will see the addition of Paul Kalkbrenner and Booka Shade take to the SW4 stages whilst MK and Andy C will hit London's Clapham Common on Sunday.

JUST ADDED TO SW4 SATURDAY 
PAUL KALKBRENNER LIVE

(EXCLUSIVE UK SHOW 2014) 
BOOKA SHADE LIVE

Having filled arenas across the world with his energetic compositions, Berlin techno institution Paul Kalkbrenner finally makes his SW4 debut in 2014.  As one of the first artists to be signed by Ellen Alien’s revolutionary BPitch Control imprint in the ‘90’s, the hugely popular live act has gone onto leave his mark on the German’s capitals musical development. After writing the platinum selling soundtrack ‘Berlin Calling’ and delivering an excellent performance in the film of the same name, Kalkbrenner has achieved complete domination in underground circles. During his live sets you will hear nothing but his own melodic productions, which he rearranges each time to deliver a unique performance. We're pleased to welcome him to Clapham Common for his only UK performance this year – get ready for SW4 Calling!

Beloved worldwide for their dancefloor classics, SW4 2014 witnesses the long overdue debut of Frankfurt’s finest Booka Shade.  Following huge releases on R&S Records, Harthouse and Tommy Boy, Booka Shade moved to Berlin in 2002 to form their own 'Get Physical’ Records, with leading artists M.A.N.D.Y and DJ T. From here their productions like 'Mandarine Girl', ‘Night Falls’ and 'Body Language' turned the German duo ofWalter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier from breakthrough artists into one of the most significant electronic music acts of the past two decades.Fast forward twelve years and the guys have now released five albums and continuously toured the world. In 2014 Booka Shade will bring theirbrand new live show to SW4 which will feature cuts from their back catalogue along with showcasing their new album ‘EVE’. We cannot wait.

JUST ADDED TO SW4 SUNDAY 
MK

ANDY C

Another act making his long awaited SW4 debut in 2014 is undeniably the hottest property in house music right now; Marc Kinchen aka MK. Having been responsible for creating some of the defining sounds and biggest house tracks in the 1990’s, including ‘Burning’ and his pioneering remix of Nightcrawler's 'Push The Feeling On', MK took a break from dance music until 2011 when he remerged more prolific than before.Through his timeless productions, MK’s  renasissance has infuenced a new generation of fans resulting in his sound becoming more dominant today than it ever has been. After releasing ‘MK In The House’ for Defected in 2013, it was clear that MK was back to his very best, with his remix ofStorm Queen’s #1 single ‘Look Right Through’ becoming the pivotal track. Further remixes of Disclosure, London Grammar, Hot Natured, Haimand Paloma Faith are additional evidence of his huge demand and with continued  dominance on the cards in 2014, we cannot wait to welcome theArea 10 boss for a house music masterclass. 

Whether it’s causing havoc on our Main Stage or anarchy is his own arena, Andy C’s standout performances at SW4 over the years have made him one of the most popular acts that we showcase each summer. Universally recognised as one of the greatest DJs to walk the planet, The Executioner has helped to shape drum & bass for over twenty years. Repeatedly scoring awards for 'Best DJ' by the likes of DJ Magazine, National D&B Awards and the Drum & Bass Arena Awards amongst others, Andy’s long-standing contribution to the scene is unrivalled. After selling outhis upcoming ‘Andy C All Night’ event in just a few days, his huge fanbase will arrive on Clapham Common in great numbers for the next uncompromising DJ set from their hero. As one of dance music’s most sought after acts, we’re delighted that Andy has once again chosen South West Four for his exclusive London festival appearance.

Eastern Electrics announce first batch of artists for 2014

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Proponents of a low-slung bass-infused house sound, Art Department join the party, alongside BPitch Control head and creative geniusEllen Allien, and deep house luminary and champion of all things soul Kerri Chandler. Chart-topping house upstart Route 94 is on the bill, as is Tania Vulcano, an underground force to be reckoned with, and acclaimed house and techno selector tINI rounds up The Six – but this is only the beginning; Eastern Electrics Festival is curating a lineup of more than 30 acts, soon to be announced.

And now Eastern Electrics Festival can also reveal the location of its new home, Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. Coming to a stately home only 20 minutes outside of London, and only a minute’s walk from Hatfield train station, Eastern Electrics Festival celebrates the very best sounds coming from an electronic music scene that has never been so diverse, exciting or innovative. Providing a majestic setting for an inspirational lineup and rousing party atmosphere, Hatfield House is an impressive backdrop – and a solid home for one of the UK’s most revered electronic music events.

Promoter Rob Star presents the third annual edition of Eastern Electrics Festival this year: “The feedback from the event last year was so good that it made sense to stay in the Hertfordshire countryside, so we decided to relocate to the beautiful Hatfield House. It’s such a great move for us, and comes with the advantage of being right across the road from the train station, so you walk off the train and straight into the festival grounds.

“The new venue also means that we can retain all of the attractions that made last year’s event at Knebworth so special, including the Electric City, the fairground rides, the bespoke stages and our favourite pub the Star of EE. Hatfield House ticks all the boxes for us and we're certain that this will be the first of many Eastern Electrics Festival events here. Welcome to your new EE home!”

Headline Acts and artists announced for One Love Festival

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Cocoa Tea:

One of the few early dancehall stars to carve out a consistent, productive career as the genre evolved over the years. His cool-toned, laid-back vocals were perfect for sweet, smooth lovers rock, and gave him a distinct identity.

Sir John Holt:

One of Jamaica's most established singer/songwriters and a true pioneer of the reggae scene since 1962. The Kingston-born star has recorded over 30 albums and is well-known for his lavishly produced ballads.

The Wailing Souls:

The Wailing Souls are part of the small surviving group of Reggae and Roots originators still musically active today.

Battle of Dubplates 2014

Our annual event is getting bigger and bigger with huge anticipation on who will win this year against defending champion Coxsone Sound and take home the One Love Champions Cup 2014…

COXSONE SOUND SYSTEM  vs FATMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUND  vs NATURAL AFFAIR  vs SENTINEL SOUND Only YOU can decide who will take home this years Champions Cup 2014.

Cornel Campbell with Soothsayers

Cornel Campbell (born 23 November 1945 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae singer, best known for his trademark falsetto voice, and his recordings at Studio One in the late 1960s and his later work with Bunny Lee in the 1970s. After 50+ years in music he is still top of his game and we have pleasure in welcoming him back to One Love Festival 2014

Tappa Zuckie with Full Band

Tappa Zukie  (born David Sinclair, 1955, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae deejay and producer and will be performing with his full Band at this year One Love Festival.

Gorgon Sound System featuring Bunny Lee and special guest singer tba

One of the most influential and pivotal producers in the history of Jamaica and the history of popular music. With a career spanning over 50 years, his contribution is undeniable: breaking some of reggae’s biggest names, having a literal and metaphorical hand in the creation of dub and pioneering the deejay sound

King Kong

Singing in a similar style to Tenor Saw over early digitals riddims. In the mid 80&primes, Kong recorded for several of Jamaica’s top producers, including Prince Jammy, Black Scorpio

Nerieus Joseph with Sereus Band

2014 holds many plans for Nereus, he has now produced four new albumsl. Even after achieving such high levels of success that most artists would be satisfied with, Nereus remains humble and committed to recording quality music. Blessed love. & Guidance.

Saxon Sound Marquee – full Sound System Full Crew all weekend – with special guests to announce

King Saxon international Sound System Marquee – Full Crew Full Sound System all weekend long!

Coxsone Sound System (Defending Battle of the Dubplates – Champion Cup Winner 2013)

Sir Coxsone Sound System – Battle of the Dubplates 2013 – Defending Champion Cup Winner –

Full Line up to date:

Pad Anthony, Dom Dem + Ras Demo, Dubwiser, Lion Dub, Dub Colossus, Kaiju ft Flowdan, Channel One Sound System Meets Saxon Sound Marquee, Aba shanti I Meets Saxon Sound, The Disciples ft Junior Bee, Bobby Melody’s Legacy Roots Vibration, High Elements, Twilight Circus, Goldmaster All Stars, Future Dub Orchestra, Dub The Earth, Dubvocaliza, Babilondon, Supa & Da Kryptonites, Backbeat Sound System, Royal Sounds, Mystic Crew, Chrisdubflow ft Bigga Baloo, Half Crown,The Kubricks, Ten Bob Note, Fly Katanah, Echo Marley and The Musical Warriors, The Paradimes, Ezra Collective, Lord Tooth, The Piratones, King Solomon Band, Lion Star, Pillars of Dub, King Dubs Ft Dubtician and Diane Levi, I-mitri CounterAction, Jah Garvey, Smiling Ivy, Positive Vibes Crew, SHEM, Troydon bent, Lion's Den, Randy Valentine, Argonaut Sounds, Venum Sound, Earl Gateshead, Trinity Lo Fi, Invisible System, Troy Ellis and Hail Jamaica Reggae band, The Majestic, The Stiff Joints, Mykal Moziah, Fast Decline, Rhythm 'n' Roots reggae Band, Feelgood Culture, The Remedy, Copasetics, Jamie Irie, New Morrow, UJahm Reggae, Tempting Rosie, Original High Five, Roots Ambassadors, Instrument of Jah Sound System, Platinum Sound System, The Reggae Choir, Xcs Reggae Soca Band, The Indecision

+ Exclusive “I am the Gorgon” Full Film Screening and Q&A Book Signing with special guest Bunny Lee and friends from the film