Carl Cox

Carl Cox, Eric Morillo and more announced for SW4 2012

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Saturday and weekend tickets on sale now:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/sw4 / 0844 847 2467

Sunday tickets on sale soon.

SW4 SATURDAY HEADLINE DJS ANNOUNCED!
CARL COX
ERICK MORILLO
[EXCLUSIVE UK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE 2012]
JOHN DIGWEED

“It’s amazing to be returning to Clapham this year for South West Four. It’s without a doubt a festival with one of the best atmospheres and being where it is means all my friends and family get to join me – another one of the reasons I truly love playing this festival. This year, I am back but hosting the main stage – of course a great honour and I’m seriously looking forward to rocking SW4” Carl Cox

Carl Cox

A sincere thank you to everyone who has already purchased their prized ticket to South West Four. An unprecedented demand testament to the colossal standing of Chase & Status, previously announced as Saturday’s coveted headline act.  Their influential live show has transfixed fans of electronic music worldwide, rapidly adding numbers to an ever increasing SW4 fan base.  This group of electronic music connoisseurs is set to multiply, as our Saturday headline DJs are revealed!

These are without doubt the SW4 all-stars, having buried their roots deep into Clapham Common history. However there’s more to this than just sentimental legacy. With each marking a LONDON FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE for 2012, just one of these artists would be cause for celebration. Featuring the undisputed Kings of the four by four beat, they add to what is without doubt our most sensational SW4 Saturday ever. Not forgetting that extra hour and improved sound levels to boot. The build up officially begins in earnest…

Carl Cox can lay claim to being amongst South West Four’s most inspirational DJs. Such was the rampant success of his 2006 and 2008 headline outings, Carl returned in 2010 to host our biggest indoor arena. His ability to balance deep, driving and uplifting grooves, orchestrated a frenzied atmosphere rarely witnessed. Incorporating an unrivalled crossover formula, his performances at South West Four are widely regarded as some of the best ever seen at the festival. Be prepared to have your senses pulverised, Carl Cox is coming…

Second up is the irrepressible Erick Morillo. His smooth Subliminal Sessions sound is custom built for SW4, as demonstrated in his headline performance at South West Four’s inaugural event. Erick’s devastating debut in 2004 is fondly remembered for an intricate blend of huge house sounds, snazzy acapellas and infectious vocal cuts; a mantra on which he has forged his unwavering reputation over an illustrious career. Making this year’s performance a must see, Erick’s first London performance in over seventeen months – and his ONLY UK Festival performance this year.  Following the unequivocal success of his Pacha Ibiza residency and continued success of his legendary record label, Erick is set to bring something VERY special to SW4 this summer. Sunglasses at the ready…

Finally a progressive philosophy which continually pushes the boundaries, John Digweed embodies South West Four. 2012 will be his seventh consecutive SW4 gig, more than any other artist. Hence responsible for providing a plethora of memories, with 2009 the most poignant. A back to back set with Sasha brought sumptuous sounds and a sea of smiling faces. A trait also attributed to his mighty Bedrock imprint, providing tunes that have defined a generation. Furthermore the recent return of Bedrock’s monthly club night has succeeded in rejuvenating midweek clubbing in the Capital. Increasing the magnitude of this eagerly anticipated appearance, John will also be bringing something quite special to SW4. Already in the pantheon of electronic artists, SW4 2012 will elevate John Digweed to stratospheric heights.

Just the tip of SW4’s iceberg, the following weeks will herald further awe inspiring announcements. Guaranteed to delve deeper into an immersive electronic experience, South West Four 2012 is shaping up to be an essential part of your August bank holiday weekend.

Stereosonic 2011 Brisbane Review

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Stereosonic

With the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, Afrojack, The Bloody Beetroots, LMFAO and more, I knew I was in for a MASSIVE day. Stereosonic has a brilliant phone app (for iphones and android) that you can you use with event info, lineups, set times, maps and most importantly a planner. As there are multiple stages, this ensured that I saw everyone I wanted to.

We started off checking out what was on offer and easing into the day. We swanned between stages checking out the likes of Andy C and Bagraiders and the atmosphere was buzzing! I’ve got to say a definite highlight of my day was when the masked duo Bloody Beetroots played Warp. If you haven’t heard of this italian duo, they are definitely worth checking out.

Stereosonic is not just a day full of massive DJ’s and live acts, it is also a day where fashion takes on a whole new meaning. The costumes and getups were amazing but with most, it was a case of less is more. With most of the beautiful ladies opting to say no to material. Even though the event has a shirts on policy for the boys, by 5pm that policy went out the window. I have never been to an event with such little clothing on happy punters.

Now it was time to head to the mainstage. The sun was starting to set and as LMFAO hit the stage, the entire festival just went off! They started off with ‘Sorry For Party Rocking’ and of cause they were in their classic animal print and highlighter getups. They had the same backup dancers from their videos and they were amazing doing all the crazy moves that defy gravity. Sky Blu unfortunately wasn’t able to make the gig cause of a back injury but Redfoo was definitely capable of holding the gig by himself. The entire festival shuffled to I’m in Miami Bitch and Champagne Showers leaving their massive hits till last. I have never seen so many people shuffle, wiggle and and thrust their hips at one time when they encored with ‘Sexy and I Know It’.

When Armin van buuren hit the stage, it was pure brilliance. Even though tired after a day of dancing, you couldn’t help but stomp your feet with the massive tunes, pyro and fireworks, it was an awesome way to finish off the festival.

All in all, Stereosonic is always a super fun, super crowded day of dancing and good tunes. While it’s not an event for the faint of heart, it definitely came through with the goods this year.

Stereosonic

Photos courtesy of Rukes.com.

7 weeks till Stereosonic kicks off!

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Congratulations to Stereosonic artists for winning at the recent ‘Ibiza DJ Awards’:

Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren – #1 Trance DJ & #1 International DJ
Carl Cox – #1 Techno DJ & Best Ibiza night ‘Carl Cox 10 Years of Revolution at Space’
Afrojack – Best Remixer & Runner Up Best Electro House DJ
Congratulations also to: Ferry Corsten, Annie Mac, Avicii, Benny Benassi, Claude VonStroke & Kaskade who also polled well
http://stereosonic.com.au/ibiza-dj-award-winners-announced/

Who wants to be the face of Stereosonic? Stereosonic is looking for one girl & one guy to front their event campaign.  What will they win?

– 12 month contract with London Model Management 
– Shoot the Stereosonic 2011 merchandise range 
– Tickets for them and a friend to any Stereosonic in Australia
Head to: http://www.stereosonic.com.au for more information

dmg Radio Australia and Stereosonic announced the launch of StereoStar, a new initiative to give individuals an opportunity to become Nova’s official festival photographers at Stereosonic events around the country.  StereoStar, an evolution of Nova and Stereosonic’s existing partnership, supported by Stereosonic sponsor Strongbow Cider, offers a unique opportunity which is aspirational yet achievable by anyone attending festivals with most people taking their own photos and uploading to popular social networking sites.  For more info check out: http://stereosonic.com.au/stereostar-entries-are-now-open-just-upload-your-best-pics/

For all Stereosonic artist updates, exclusive interviews, ticketing info & more, check out the above website.  Here’s what’s making headlines:

http://stereosonic.com.au/check-out-the-artist-page-for-madeon/
http://stereosonic.com.au/ticket-warning-and-arrest-stereosonic/
http://stereosonic.com.au/avicii-interview-on-stereosonic-com-au/

Please note that the following Stereosonic artists will be playing at Foreshore in Canberra, 26th November: Armin van Buuren, LMFAO, Afrojack, Avicii, PNAU, Annie Mac, Datsik, Shockone.  For more info:http://www.foreshorefestival.com.au/foreshore-2011 Breakout Under 18s Festival 25th Nov – Melb & 2 Dec – Syd: LMFAO, The Bloody Beetroots, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten.  For more info: http://www.letmebreakout.com

Amsterdam Dance Event reveals first festival acts

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The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has just released the first selection of confirmed artists that are scheduled for the upcoming edition. The sixteenth edition of the ADE, which takes place from 19 to 22 October, promises to be the biggest to date with a varied and extensive international programming in a record breaking 52 venues around Amsterdam. In the past sixteen years the ADE has become the most important showcase festival and conference for electronic music in the world. For the upcoming edition the organization expects more than 130,000 visitors, of which 25,000 are from all across Europe.
 
Programming
AfrojackHeadlines for the next edition include Grammy Award winner Afrojack (NL), who scored a number one hit in America recently, the world tour of Richie Hawtin’s (CA) new Plastikman 1.5 show superstar David Guetta (FR), techno legend Carl Cox (US) and the current number one DJ in the world Armin van Buuren (NL).
 
Other confirmed acts:
2000 and One (NL), Aeroplane (BE), Afrojack (NL), Alex Flatner (DE), Ambush (US), Âme (DE), Andrew Weatherall (GB), Annie Mac (GB), Anton Pieete (NL), Apparat (DE), Applescal (NL), Armin van Buuren (NL), Bart Skils (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Boemklatsch (NL), Boris Werner & William Kouam Djoko (NL), Brodinski (FR), Caribou (CA), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chocolate Puma (NL), Chris Liebing (DE), Christian Varela (ES), Crookers (IT), Culoe De Song (SA), Daniel Miller (GB), Dave Clarke (GB), David Guetta (FR), David Morales (US), Dennis Ferrer (US), Derrick May (US), Detroit Grand Pubahs (US), Dimitri Kneppers (NL), Dixon (Innervisions, DE), DJ Judge Jules (GB), DJ Kypski (NL), DJ Simon Patterson (GB), Dubfire (IR), Ellen Allien (DE), Eskmo (US), Fake Blood (GB), Fedde le Grand (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Flowing (DE), Frankie Knuckles (US), Funkerman (NL), Goldfish (SA), Goldie (GB), Gregor Tresher (DE), Groove Armada presents ‘Red Light’ (GB), Guy J (IL), Heiko Laux (DE), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hudson Mohawke (GB), Industrialyzer LIVE (PT), James Holden (GB), Jaxx da Fishworks (JP), John Dahlback (SE), John Digweed (GB), Jon Rundell (GB), Joost van Bellen (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Kaiserdisco (DE), Karotte (DE), Kate Wax (CH), Kenny Dope (US), Kenny Larkin (US), Kettel (NL), Kyle Hall (US), Lone live (GB), M.A.N.D.Y. (DE), Makam (NL), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Martyn (US) live, Mason (NL), Matthias Tanzmann (DE), Mauro Picotto (IT), Melon (NL), Michael Mayer (DE), Michel Cleis (CH) , Modeselektor live (DE), Monika Kruse (DE), Mousse T. (DE), Nick Fiurucci (CA), Özgur Can (SE), Palmbomen (NL), Pional (live) (ES), Radioslave (GB), Real el Canario (ES), Richie Hawtin (CA), Rimer London & Cata.Pirata (NL), RipTide (NL), Riva Starr (GB), Robert Owens (US), Ron Carroll (US), Sander Kleinenberg (NL), Sander van Doorn (NL), SebastiAn (FR), Shinedoe (NL), Soul Clap (US), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Bug (DE), Steve Mac (GB), Steve Rachmad (NL), Stonebridge (SE), Sven Väth (DE), The Advent LIVE (GB), The Glitch Mob (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Partysquad (NL), The Shapeshifters (GB), Theo Parrish (US), Tom Novy (DE), Tommie Sunshine (US), Tommy Four Seven (GB), Umek vs Beltek (SI), WhoMadeWho live (DK) and many more. In total over 700 acts are scheduled to play the ADE.
 
Record number of stages
In 2011 the ADE works with a record number of 52 venues around Amsterdam, including Paradiso, Melkweg, Escape, Panama, Air, Chicago Social Club, Heineken Music Hall, Jimmy Woo, Ocean Diva, Studio 80, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Supperclub, Trouw and Westerunie. Amongst the locations there are also many first-time locations as Bloc23, bus Museum, Gazz, Havana, House of Rising muzyQ, Minibar, Pand 14, Rust and The Sun.

Monegros Festival update

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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. 

David GuettaA Life experience! Set in the desert, 40 000 people, 20hrs non-stop music, alternating between Electro, Techno, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass & Dubstep, on 5 simultaneous stages, Monegros is a unique event.
On top of the first artists released (Boys Noize, Paul Kalkbrenner live, Luciano, Vitalic, Steve Aoki y Dirtyphonics live); comes an array of 50+ artists covering all spectres of the electronic music scene. From the pophouse of megastar David Guetta, the Dubstep wobbles of Caspa, Benga and Rusko, and vintage sounds of techno pioneers such as Carl Cox, Dave Clarke and Richie Hawtin. The 2011 edition of Monegros Festival will cover and cater to all electronic music lovers.
 
NOT TO BE MISSED: A preview of what happened last year - Video Teaser
 
WHEN: 23rd JULY 2011
TIME: from 5pm on Saturday 23rd till 1pm on Sunday 24th of July
WHERE: Recinto Monegros en Fraga, provincia de Huesca. Km. 417 de la carretera N-II
 
MONEGROS FESTIVAL* 23/7/2011


David Guetta * Busta Rhymes
 
Andy C + MC GQ * Benga & Youngman * Boys Noize * Brodinski * Camo & Crooked * Carl Cox * Caspa & MC Rod Azlan * Chris Liebing * Crookers * Dave Clarke * Dirtyphonics (live) * Dr. Lektroluv * Frivolous * Gaiser (live) * God’s Army aka Frank Kvitta & Boris S (live) * Hablando En Plata * Hellfish * Infected Mushroom (live) * John Digweed * Joseph Capriati * Josh Wink * Keygen Kaotic * Killa Productions: Ben Sims vs. Paul Mac * Loco Dice * Luciano * M.A.N.D.Y. * Mar-T * Marco Carola * Micropoint (live) * Narcotek Sound System (Guigoo / Seno / Weser) * Niskerone * Noisia (3 DJ’s set) * O.B.I. – live * Oscar Mulero vs. Reeko * Paco Osuna * Paul Kalkbrenner (live) * Paul Ritch (live) * Pet Duo (live) * Popof * Rapsusklei * Richie Hawtin * Rusko * Sho Hai * Steve Aoki * Steve Lawler * Technasia (DJ set) * The Sickest Squad  * Tiefschwarz (Basti DJ set) * Tiga * Tote King * Underdogz (DJ Lukas & Malke- live) * Vitalic (V Mirror live V.2)
+ Andrés Campo * DJ Domi + MC’s Mood & Mantisse * Fran The Breakstorm & MC Prince Osito & MC R-Vee * Fatima Hajji * Noaipre * Raúl Mezcolanza * Salvatorecoco *
ElRow Sunday Morning presents: Marc Maya * Mario Biani * Oscar Aguilera * Toni Varga *
 
LIVE PERFORMANCES
The 2011 edition of Monegros will be celebrated with the live performance of Paul Kalkbrenner, strong from his “Berlin Calling” appearance and soundtrack production. After touring the world with his live show, we are lucky to have him play in the middle of our stunning desert surroundings for our 40 000 patrons. Expect to hear some of his new material as Paul Kalkbrenner just released his new album “ICKE WIEDER”
French producer Vitalic will also showcase his new live – V Mirror 2.0. For those who never had the chance to experience his show, it is an amazing opportunity to see how visuals can perfectly match electronic music in a astonishing way that you won’t forget.
 
HIP HOP
After the cancellation of his European tour last year due to internal management problems – we have the pleasure to announce the return of the mighty Busta Rhymes for Monegros 2011. Expect speed, jumps and sweat, as Busta is known as one the best live hip-hop show on earth. He will be supported by the crème of Spanish Hip Hop: Tote King, Sho Hai, Hablando en Plata and Rapsusklei.
 
TECHNO –THE RETURN OF THE OPEN AIR STAGE
Monegros goes back to its roots and reopens the OPEN AIR Stage. Expect full techno and minimal. From Dave Clarke to Loco Dice, Marco Carola and Steve Lawler, the open Air will cater to 15 000 techno fans – all dancing from Sunset till Sunrise under the stars. The Open air will also close with a showcase of the famous Barcelona after parties – ELROW. Expect craziness, toys, inflatables, party costumes – ELROW takes the party wherever they go.
 
ELECTRO
Monegros has always tried to cater to all electronic music lovers. This year electro lovers will have the chance to see Boys Noize on the Main Stage. Only doing 10 appearances around the world with his special show this year. Monegros patrons will be some of the lucky few with the chance to experience it. Boys Noize will have the support of Steve Aoki, Crookers, Tiga, Dr. Lektroluv and Brodinski.
 
DRUM & BASS
Monegros has always supported Drum&Bass and Dubstep. This year the legendary Andy C, regarded by many as the best D&B DJ in the World, will show us why he is considered the 3 decks wizard. Dirtyphonics will show us why the French do it better with a killer live, and Noisia will be closing the deal with a 6 hands DJs set, rare to be seen.
On the Dubstep front, Monegros patrons will have the chance to see three of the main actors of the scene. Caspa & MC Rod Azlan, Rusko and Benga & Youngman. All revered stars around the world.
 
HARD TECHNO
For those who like it fast, loud and hard, Monegros will once again support artists such as Narkotek Sound Sytsem, The Sickest Squad or Keygen Kaotic. However this year should see fans of Hard Techno and Schranz extra pleased with special live sets from God’s Army (Frank Kvitta and Boris S), Underdogz (Lukas & Malke) as well as Pet Duo.
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – 70€ + BF!
Once again we start the sale with a special offer for all budgets. Until July 22th you can buy your ticket for 70 € (+ distribution costs) through our website www.monegrosfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.es.
The entrance to the festival includes: access to the festival + Merchandising gift + 1 San Miguel Beer.

BUS TICKETS ON SALE:
For the ones who need to plan their trip, we have already released the bus tickets from Madrid and Barcelona. 

NEW: DIRECT BUS FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE FESTIVAL:
You no longer have an excuse. This year we have incorporated a special bus service from Barcelona’s El Prat airport directly to the festival.
Don’t miss it! Join us on the 23rd July, for the biggest party of the Year!

You can find all the information and purchase the tickets on www.monegrosfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.es.

 
Monegros Festival Lineup