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Acts & Arenas Just Announced:
– Making their highly anticipated return to these shores, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy & Pat Mahoney (DFA) hit Lovebox on Sunday under their Special Disco Version moniker.
– Red Bull Music Academy to takeover Lovebox's prestigious NYC Downlow Arena on Friday, adding Liverpool's rising star Mele, plus Chicago boy Brenmar to the Arena alongside Pearson Sound, Ben UFO, Benji B and more.
– FACTMAG.COM to takeover the final outdoor stage on Friday with the Greco Roman Soundsystem, showcasing a typically diverse lineup to the party with the delights of Radio 1's new favourites Disclosure, Vampire Weekend's Baio, also on this stage are Jaguar Skills joining the already announced Blondes, and headliners The 2 Bears.
– Young London's favourite radio station Rinse FM add a PA from the hugely talented Mz Bratt to their already heaving Big Top Arena on Friday, as well as Brackles and Supplier.
– Lovebox legend Norman Jay added to Saturday's monster lineup.
The 3 day event held in June will see old favourites and musical institutions Hospital Records and Rinse 106.8 FM showcase their finest MC’s and producers alongside new additions; The Red Bull Music Academy who are quickly establishing themselves as the preeminent voice in nurturing British breakthrough talent. What better way to convey their success than with a thirst quenching line up featuring the sounds of Hessle Audio’s Pearson Sound, Ben UFO & Pangaea, plus Mele, Brenmar and BBC Radio 1’s Benji B.
Be sure to join the party early on Friday as East London’s most popular radio station, Rinse 106.8FM sets the benchmark for the rest of the weekend with performances from Magnetic Man, the debut live show from Zinc+, Boy Better Know, Redlight, P Money, Brackles and Supplier.
Also on Friday, Lovebox readies Victoria Park for a horn-blowing, whistle-frenzy in the Digital Soundboy Eastside Carnival will give Londoners license to dance until the speaker’s blow as Sub Focus, Rusko, Shy FX, Breakage, Toddla T Sound, Youngman and B-Traits dish up a zealous serving of bassomatic sound-waves, vibrant carnival treats, samba collectives and much more.
Not content with that, Hot Chip return as Friday main stage headliners following their storming set in 2010. French wonder kid Madeon will hypnotize crowds with his electronic pop wizardry and warped Canadian indie stars Crystal Castles are set to whip the crowd up with their on stage antics as they raise the curtain on a weekend just getting started.
Then on Saturday, Hospitality, one of the countries fasting selling club nights swaps Brixton Academy for the new Lovebox Big Top as they deliver an enviable line up too big for even it’s 6,000 capacity South London home. Netsky, High Contrast, David Rodigan, Camo & Crooked and Danny Byrd are just a few of the acts which will leave clubbers salivating at the prospect.
The Crosstown Rebels bring the Rebel Rave to Hackney on Saturday as well, as Maceo Plex, Art Development, Amirali Live and label boss Damian Lazarus spin a volley of Fabric and DC10 favourites. Demand has never been higher for a collection of DJ’s at the very top of their game.
The final dance arena on Saturday goes to London promoters du jour, Warm & Electric Minds, following on from the success of their storming parties all over the capital the two promoters welcome the likes of international stars Dixon, Prosumer, Joy Orbison, Move D, Gerd Janson and more to the infamous NYC Downlow structure.
One of the most globally in-demand electronic live acts in recent years, Booka Shade will also feature on Saturday spearheading one of the biggest dance-a-thons the capital has ever seen.
Andrew Weatherall, Tim Sweeney and Optimo lead the charge on Sunday as Lovebox institutions Horsemeat Disco supervise a mêlée of electronic DJ’s worthy of their formidable reputation as the ‘UK’s finest operators of Disco’. Cross over to Trailer Trash and Gutterslut as they guarantee to make hairs stand up on the arms of even the most ardent of clubber as Germany’s godfather of Techo, DJ Hell tops a jaw dropping bill alongside James Murphy and Pat Mahoney marking their highly anticipated return to the UK dance scene, plus Tiga, Ivan Smagghe and more.
Also across Sunday catch band of the moment Azari & III, Chicago house impresario Felix Da Housecat, Dan Beaumont, The Lovely Jonjo and many, many more.
Long after the gates have closed festivalgoers are invited to party late into the night as XOYO (Friday) and Ministry of Sound (Saturday) host the official Lovebox after parties.
With tickets starting from under thirty quid per day there is little doubt that this legal high won’t be available for long.
For more information please visit www.lovebox.net
FULL DANCE LINE UP:
REBEL RAVE
DAMIAN LAZARUS
MACEO PLEX
ART DEPARTMENT
AMIRALI LIVE
ROBERT JAMES
RINSE 106.8FM
MAGNETIC MAN
SKREAM
ZINC
REDLIGHT
P MONEY
BOY BETTER KNOW
MS DYNAMITE
PLASTICIAN
ROSKA
MZ BRATT
N-TYPE
MARCUS NASTY
BRACKLES
SUPPLIER
TRIM
HOSPITALITY
NETSKY
HIGH CONTRAST
DAVID RODIGAN
CAMO & KROOKED
DANNY BIRD
LONDON ELEKTRICITY
DIGITAL SOUNDBOY EASTSIDE CARNIVAL
SUB FOCUS LIVE
RUSKO
SHY FX
BREAKAGE
THE TODDLA T SOUND
YOUNGMAN LIVE
B-TRAITS
DISMANTLE
THE HEATWAVE
RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY
HESSLE AUDIO ft. PEARSON SOUND
BEN UFO and PANGAEA
BENJI B
MELE
BRENMAR
LAPALUX b2b DAUWD
MOXIE
WARM & ELECTRIC MINDS
DIXON
PROSUMER
JOY ORBISON
MOVE D
GERD JANSON
AUNTIE FLO
WARM RESIDENTS
DOLAN BERGIN
FACTMAG.COM
2 BEARS
JAGUAR SKILLS
BLONDES LIVE
GRECO ROMAN PRESENTS:
DISCLOSURE LIVE
GRECO ROMAN SOUNDSYSTEM
BAIO (VAMPIRE WEEKEND)
FACT DJS
HORSEMEAT DISCO
ANDREW WEATHERALL
TIM SWEENEY
OPTIMO
JIM STANDTON & JAMES HILLARD
SEVERINO
LUKE HOWARD
TRAILER TRASH vs GUTTERSLUT
DJ HELL
TIGA
SPECIAL DISCO VERSON
JAMES MURPHY & PAT MAHONEY (DFA/LCD SOUNDSYSTEM)
HANNAH HOLLAND
PER QX
SUPERSTORE DISCO TENT
THE LOVELY JONJO (DURRR)
DAN BEAUMONT (Jam Factory)
PLUS
2 BEARS/ AZAR & III/ AZEALIA BANKS/ BLONDES/ BOOKA SHADE/ BOBBY WOMACK/ CHIC FT NILE RODGERS/ FELIX DA HOUSECAT/ FRIENDLY FIRES/ GRACE JONES/ HOT CHIP/ KELIS/ LITTLE DRAGON/ MADEON/ THE NEXTMEN/ NIKI & THE DOVE/ THE RAPTURE/ RONIKA/ TYSON & MANY MORE
Hailed as showcasing one of the greatest ever performances from the past decade of Lovebox, the outrageous diva is back to recreate a stage masterpiece and maintain her love affair with Lovebox.
Grace Jones has been saluted as the best ever performer to take to the stage over the 10 year span of London’s Lovebox. Grace, famously known for her unique and explosive style, took to the stage in 2010 where she spun out tracks from her critically acclaimed greatest hits, going down in history as one of the greatest Lovebox sets, never to be forgotten by the 20,000 that witnessed her on stage. Now, in 2012, she will go ‘all out’ once again and go down in London’s history as she brings the biggest disco ever to a crescendo.
Commenting on her performance, Grace says: “Brace yourself!”
Along with Grace Jones, this year’s headliners Hot Chip and Friendly Fires return to the Lovebox stage bringing their respective magic back to the hottest summer East London festival. What better way to celebrate a decade of love with three of the most talked-about and explosive performers who truly represent the past 10 years of the beating heart of Lovebox.
The Sunday spectacular – with Grace Jones headlining alongside already announced very special guests Lana Del Rey and Holly Johnson – welcomes the Brit and Grammy winner, multi million record sales recording artist, Mika. After a recent collaboration with Madonna, Mika will now take to the Lovebox Sunday ‘This Is Circus’ stage hosted by Jodie Harsh, to bring pop to life and to perform his worldwide hit ‘Grace Kelly’.
Ahead of his performance, Mika says: "I've spent many amazing, lost nights at Circus and I couldn't think of a better way of taking part in Jodie's night than doing this performance.”
Also joining the Sunday spectacular is legendary American DJ/Producer Felix Da Housecat, famous for his Chicago ‘Electrikboy’ beats; Felix will bring his distinctive flare to Vicky Park to seal an eclectic musical Sunday fest.
Across the three-day weekend, Victoria Park, East London will be shaken to its core this June with an array of sound, colour and vibes combining the old and the new for the ultimate 10 year birthday party.
Lovebox Festival will take place on June 15th, 16th and 17th June 2012.
Across the three-day weekend, Victoria Park, Hackney will come to life as a hat trick of NYC’s finest exports, Lana Del Rey, Azealia Banks and Kelis perform tracks from some of the most notable records in recent times.
Skream and Benji B add to an already explosive Friday line up of British DJ’s currently dominating some of the scene’s most hyped sets whilst Blondes unleashes a volley of electro beats reminiscent of the 90’s rave scene cementing Victoria Park’s status as the capital’s most enviable dance floor. The Rinse 106.8 FM Arena looks set to burst with the addition of Redlight featuring Dread MC and North London’s favourite female, Ms. Dynamite.
Saturday’s “Music Safari” will submerge itself in a sea of hip hop drum beats and rhythmic basslines as the outdoor stage casts Nextmen into the mix whilst Booka Shade’s addition will guarantee to keep revelers dancing long after the gates have closed.
Lovebox Festival will take place on June 15th, 16th and 17th June 2012.
Line Up/Stages (New Additions)
Friday (Bang the Box)
The NYC Downlow Stage
Benji B
Blondes
Big Top (Hosted by Rinse 106.8FM)
Ms Dynamite
Skream
Redlight feat Dread MC
Saturday (Music Safari)
Second Stage
Nextmen
Booka Shade
Sunday (Out & Out Fierce)
Second Stage
Lana Del Rey
TICKET PRICES
One Day
Friday – £29.50
Saturday – £49.50
Sunday – £49.50
Multi Day
Fri/Sat 2 Day – £65
Sat/Sun 2 Day – £87.50
3 Day Weekend – £99
The most iconic names in dubstep, hip-hop, drum & bass, house, techno and indie will team up with some of the capital’s most cherished club nights to deliver a 3 day weekender poised for the musical history books.
London’s biggest dance floor opens early on Friday with Hot Chip, Magnetic Man, Sub Focus Live, and Crystal Castles throwing down the gauntlet alongside a selection of arena hosts that include the return of East London's unstoppable, genre-defining radio station, Rinse 106.8FM¸ and all for a recession busting price of less than £30.
Little time to breathe, as Saturday rolls out an all-encompassing sonic mash up of hipper than thou rockers Friendly Fires, Brit Awards Critic’s Choice Winner Emeli Sandé, Swedish electro hipsters Little Dragon while New York City’s finest are represented in the form of Harlem’s hottest lyricist, Azealia Banks, and back by very popular demand Kelis, whilst the now traditional “Lovebox Legends” slot will be filled by the great Bobby Womack.
The main stages are set against the bone shaking soundscape of drum & bass' number one club night and record label, Hospital Records, plus house and techno institution Warm and international mad-hatters Crosstown Rebels who will be throwing a notorious Rebel Rave .
On Sunday things hot up considerably as Lovebox’s incredibly successful polysexual “Out and Out Fierce” party takes over proceedings with hi-energy disco and electro sounds dominating the site. Holly Johnson takes to the main stage to deliver a “greatest hits” set spanning his days with Frankie Goes to Hollywood through to his solo career. Described by the NME as “the most influential dance act in the world right now” Azari & iii return to Lovebox after their sensational performance last year and there is a debut performance from BBC Sound of 2012 nominee’s Niki & The Dove as well as performances from The Rapture and Patrick Wolf on the Sunday Superstore Live stage hosted by East London’s favourite venue Dalston Superstore.
"By amazing grace I have survived to perform at Lovebox 2012…My first London stage appearance in the 21st Century… Hollylujah!" – Holly Johnson
Meanwhile the many arenas across the site will be working clubbers into a state of submission led by DJ Hell who will be serving up a final flourish of closing party euphoria on a birthday to remember.
As the after parties across town roll on into Monday, organisers will consider their job done, knowing that Hackney will be left with a lasting legacy of love for 2012.
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FRIDAY 15TH JULY / BANG THE BOX – LOVEBOX FESTIVAL
GAYMERS STAGE
THE WOMBATS
EXAMPLE
METRONOMY
BEARDYMAN
ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI
WASHED OUT
ALEX CLARK
WE WERE EVERGREEN
RELENTLESS DANCE ARENA FRIDAY FEAT ED BANGER
ED BANGER RECORDS ALL STARS
SEBASTIAN
CARTE BLANCHE
BUSY PICTIONARY
CASSIUS
UFFIE
IN THE TRESS FRIDAY FEAT FWD>>RINSE
SKREAM
ZINC
KODE 9
GEENEUS + TIPPER
ROLL DEEP DJ SET
PLASTICIAN
P MONEY
MISS DYNAMITE
YOUNGSTA
ROSKA AND JAMIE GEORGE
N TYPE
BRACKLES
SCRATCHA
MONKI
POKES
CRAZY D
DOWNLOW FRIDAY feat VICE MAGAZINE
HUDSON MOHAWKE
FLYING LOTUS
SPANK ROCK
HERVE
PHOTEK
BACARDI GET TOGETHER FRIDAY
AEROPLANE
JAYMO AND ANDY GEORGE
GRUM
ALAN BRAXE
RUSS CHIMES
STOPMAKINGME
MIGHTYMOUSE
KIWI
VIP FRIDAY FEAT WORK IT
SMUTLEE
WORK IT GIRLS
MAXWELL JAYE
MOTIVE
MARTELO
LIVIN’ PROOF DJS (DJ Rags, DJ Khalil, DJ Snips and Budgie)
RADI DADI
RIVAH KRAY
BLACKFOOT PHOENIX
Check out the Bang the Box Sound Cloud Set below!
BANG THE BOX – LOVEBOX, FRIDAY 15th JULY 2011 by Lovebox Official
NYC DOWNLOW HOSTED BY WARM / ELECTRIC MINDS
AME
SEBO K
MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE
APPLEBLIM
FLOATING POINTS
MARK E
VIP ARENA HOSTED BY NORMAN JAY AND GUESTS
FRIDAY:
GAYMERS STAGE:
THE WOMBATS
EXAMPLE
METRONOMY
BEARDYMAN
ED SHEERAN
ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI
RELENTLESS ENERGY DRINK ARENA HOSTED BY ED BANGER:
BUSY P
SEBASTIAN
CASSIUS
UFFIE
CARTE BLANCHE (DJ MEHDI & RITON)
FWD >> RINSE FM ARENA
SKREAM
MS DYNAMITE
ROLL DEEP – DJ AND MC SET
KODE 9
P MONEY
ROSKA
PLASTICIAN
JAMIE GEORGE
ZINC & TIPPA
VICE ARENA:
HUDSON MOHAWKE LIVE
FLYING LOTUS LIVE
HERVE
PHOTEK LIVE
SATURDAY:
MAIN STAGE:
SNOOP DOGG PLAYS “DOGGY STYLE” (+ DAZ DILINGER, KURUPT, RBX, THE LADY OF RAGE, JOE COOL + GUEST STAR WARREN G)
JESSIE J
SANTIGOLD
KATY B
FENECH-SOLER
ZIGGY MARLEY
BAG RAIDERS
JESS MILLS
MAVERICK SABRE
GAYMERS STAGE:
THE DRUMS
LYKKE LI
THE JOY FORMIDABLE
CHERRYGHOST
DRY THE RIVER
THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION
FOSTER THE PEOPLE
VIOLENS
MALPAS
RELENTLESS ENERGY DRINK ARENA HOSTED BY HOSPITALITY:
HIGH CONTRAST
DAVID RODIGAN
LONDON ELEKTRICTY (FT ELSA ESMERELDA)
DANNY BYRD
NETSKY
SHY FX
CAMO + KROOKED
STARKEY
LOGISTICS (FT NATALIE WILLIAMS)
NU:TONE
SIGMA
WAH WAH 45’S SOUNDSYSTEM
MC’S – DYNAMITE, WREC, AD, SP:MC, STAMINA
PLUS:
AME
APPLEBLIM
ART DEPARTMENT
DRY THE RIVER
ELECTRIC MINDS
FLOATING POINTS
GEDDES
GROOVE ARMADA PRESENT RED LIGHT
MARK E
MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE
MULLETOVER
RBX
ROSS ALLEN
SEBO K
SETH TROXLER
STAMINA
WARM
SUNDAY:
MAIN STAGE:
SCISSOR SISTERS
2MANYDJS (CLOSING MAIN STAGE DJ SET)
BLONDIE
BETH DITTO
MARC ALMOND
AZARI & III
HARD TON
FERAL AKA MC KINKY
JONNY WOO
DR NOKI FASHION SHOW
GAYMERS STAGE:
ROBYN
KELIS
MEN
BLACK DEVIL DISCO CLUB
PLANNINGTOROCK
RETRO/GRADE
MONARCHY
VIKTORIA MODESTA
RELENTLESS ENERGY DRINK ARENA HOSTED BY CIRCUS:
JODIE HARSH’S CIRCUS
STYLE OF EYE
FRED FALKE
FILTHY DUKES
KRIS DI ANGELIS
TOM STEPHAN
BOWSKI
WARBOY
SCOTTEE
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
PLUS:
HORSE MEAT DISCO featuring:
JAMES HILLARD
JIM STANTON
LUKE HOWARD AKA FILTHY LUKA
SEVERINO
TENSNAKE
THE SHIT ROBOT SHOW LIVE