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Sziget 2020 announce huge lineup

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Sziget makes its first 2020 announcement as one of the world’s biggest and most diverse festival line-ups to date with Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, Kings Of Leon, Major Lazer and The Strokes plus over seventy-five more massive names across the seven day celebration on The Island of Freedom. Sziget is the fifth largest festival in the world and takes place on 5-11 August 2020, in the heart of Budapest on Óbuda Island. Other artists locked to play include Anna Calvi, A$AP Rocky, Denzel Curry, Diplo, FKA twigs, Foals, Kaytranada, Khalid, Lewis Capaldi, Mabel, Slowthai, Stormzy and more. Tickets available now from €199 and can be bought online:  szigetfestival.com (prices due to change of 3 March 2020).

Over the years Sziget has played host to some of the most prestigious names in music, including the likes of David Bowie, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Iggy Pop, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, Sex Pistols and Kendrick Lamar.

The massive 80 act announcement showcases a wide variety of musical genres that Sziget has always been beloved and well known for. Ranging from stadium rock to trap, from singer-songwriter to folktronica, from funk to psychedelic pop providing the hottest names for each style. The party literally never stops across the 7 days. The festival even has a beach within the festival where you can relax and cool down under Budapest’s hot summer sun.

Returning to Sziget for 2020 is certified hit-maker Calvin Harris who boasts hit collaborations with some of the world’s biggest stars. The BRIT Award and GRAMMY recognised Scottish DJ, producer and song-writer needs no introduction having been famed for bringing a massive atmosphere to his live performances. Some of Calvin Harris’s modern dance classics include songs like Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’, Dua Lipa’s ‘One Kiss’ and Sam Smith’s ‘Promises’ amongst an abundance of others.

Sziget will open their arms with a wide welcome back for multi-award winning Kosovo-born Londoner, Dua Lipa, after her debut in 2018. As one of the most streamed female artists in the world and now dubbed the Madonna of Generation Z, the pop sensation colossus has a multitude of futuristic disco bangers that she accompanies with jazzercise-style dance routines bringing a standout live performance. With a stack of floor-filling hits including ‘One Kiss’, ‘New Rules’ and ‘Electricity’ Dua Lipa already has two UK No.1’s at the age of 24 with no signs of slowing down those chart rulings.

Kings Of Leon are another act preparing to take to the Sziget stage for the second time after their crowd-wowing performance in 2015. Having emerged onto the scene early in the new millennium, the Nashville band have gone on to build an enormous global fan base releasing multiple-platinum selling albums and becoming undeniably one of the biggest bands in the world. After achieving critical acclaim for their first two albums (Youth and Young Manhood and Aha Shake Heartbreak), Kings of Leon have bounded to stadium status with further breakthrough albums, and cult hits such as – ‘Use Somebody’, ‘Sex On Fire’ and ‘The Bucket’.

Sziget will be graced with two performances from three-time GRAMMY winner Diplo – one solo show and one as part of the infamous Jamaican-American electronic dance trio, Major Lazer who are also set to light up the Hungarian-stage ahead of their upcoming final studio album. The genre-blending, party-starting collaborators have given the world a decade of some of the most iconic beats across music today with enormous influence on electronic acts such as Justin Bieber and Ellie Goulding. Major Lazer are famed for their highly energetic and entertaining performances – expect dancers!

Coinciding with a brand new album in 2020, New York indie legends The Strokes will be grabbing their guitars for a hit-guaranteed appearance at this year’s Sziget. Having laid low for the last decade the new album will be The Strokes’ first LP since their 2013 smash, Comedown Machine. Often credited with having spearheaded a revival of 1960s-style garage rock during the early 2000’s, The Strokes will return with a bang this year, blessing the Sziget mainstage in the process.

More than just its massive host of musicians, Sziget brings together a programme of theatre, cabaret, installations, performances and art. Set in the heart of Budapest on Óbuda Island, Sziget is a true city within the city with its 500,000+ Szitizens attending from over 100 countries each year.  Sziget invites you to explore, get lost and find yourself again on The Island of Freedom.

Lineup 2020

Calvin Harris
Dua Lipa
Kings Of Leon
Major Lazer
The Strokes

Alice Merton
Alison Wonderland
Altin Gün
Amyl and the Sniffers
Anna Calvi
A$AP Rocky
ATLiens
Bakermat
Bikini Kill
Black Honey
blackbear
Bob Moses club set
Briston Maroney
Camelphat
Caribou
Chris Liebing
Claptone
Clutch
Daughter
Denzel Curry
Diplo
Dixon
Droeloe live
Ezra Collective
Fever 333
FKA twigs
Floating Points live
Foals
Foster The People
Gerd Janson
Giant Rooks
Glass Animals
I Hate Models
Jade Bird
Jamie Jones b2b Jeremy Loops
Jon Hopkins live
Joris Voorn
Joseph Capriati
Kaytranada
Keane
Kensington
Khalid
Kokoroko
Kölsch
Lewis Capaldi
Little Dragon
Little Simz
Lola Marsh
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mark Ronson
Matador
METZ
Miles Kane
NGHTMRE
Of Monsters And Men
Parquet Courts
R3hab
Rilès
Sam Feldt live
Sasha
Seasick Steve
Sevdaliza
Sigrid
Slowthai
Solardo
Stanton Warriors
Stormzy
Tom Walker
Tourist
TroyBoi
Viagra Boys
Volac
What So Not live

Bestival 2018: SILK CITY – Reviewed!

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Tonight, for a marvelous treat – Bestival are giving us the second ever live show of the brand spanking new Diplo and Mark Ronson collab; Silk City. As the castle field fills up and an NYC back-alley set design is rolled onto the stage, the sunburnt masses are gearing up for a night of big beats and laser filled dreams.

Debut hit ‘Only Can Get Better’ proves a banging opener, supported by a barrage of lights and Diplo’s yells of “Bestival are you ready? Let’s go!”. The stage set-up is something outside of the usual DJ realm and makes for a much more visual and interesting show than just two guys pressing buttons, as they work their way through remixes of current and old hits. Projected neon street signs blink on the grey walls and faux Silk City band posters are pasted in hypnotising repetition across the big screens. Hung from the centre of the stage is an enormous disco ball, spraying flecks of light across the jumping crowd – it’s honestly one of rowdiest Bestival crowds I’ve ever seen, whether that’s down to mass sunstroke, first day drinks, or a genuine love for the music, is yet to be determined.

Shouting “We made some remixes for you tonight, just for you Bestival, hope you like them” Silk City show off with a plethora of interesting and big mixes, there’s truly something for everyone in there. A little Tori Amos anyone? A little of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ does indeed bring all the boys to the yard (and yes, we Brits are still largely terrible at twerking) but it’s the Dua Lipa ‘New Rules’ remix that everyone goes absolutely berserk for.

With their embroidered Silk City denim jackets (where can I get one please?), Diplo and Ronson just flow seamlessly through hit after hit, shouting such classic DJ tropes as “We’re called Silk City, are you ready to party tonight?” and “Let’s go!”. Ok, so it is a bit cheesy but that’s kind of what we’re looking for – something we can get wild to.

A little bit of Route 94, someone spinning glow poi in the crowd and “This is the first night of Bestival 2018, thanks for partying with us tonight! This is only our second gig as Silk City!” has the duo firmly established as a Bestival success, and for a bit of personal joy as 30-something, I loved the inclusion of Wamdue Project’s ‘King of my Castle’. C’mon, what a jam, am I right?

A little bit of Diplo’s own ‘Be Right There’ flows surprisingly well into Missy Elliott’s ‘Work It’ and a remix of Major Lazer’s ‘Lean On’ gives us the feels from Bestivals’ past. Further into the surprisingly funky and retro set, we’re asking each other what we’re gonna do with all the junk in our trunks (again with the poor twerking situation) followed by my new favourite version of Amy Winhouse’s ‘Valerie’.

Closing out with a second round of ‘Only Can Get Better’, Diplo calls out “Thank you for taking a chance on us tonight Bestival… we know how important it is” as the giant confetti cannon covers the arena in flickering light.

Now I know this collaboration in its infancy, obviously doesn’t have a back-catalogue of their own hits to roll through, but they have wisely created a set-list that punches hard at the absolute core point of Bestival – fun. I think they did a cracking job of it, despite some protests that it was nothing more than a glorified school disco. I have but one gripe – why where they scheduled at the same time as Bicep?

Images © Andy McHardy for Summer Festival Guide

Bestival Announce Friday Headliner – SILK CITY

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The Bestival team are extremely excited to announce yet another exclusive for 2018! Diplo and Mark Ronson’s brand-new project Silk City is our exclusive Friday night headliner at this year’s midsummer show on the Lulworth Estate. 

Rob da Bank says: “We don’t like doing the same thing as other festivals here at Bestival HQ… so for our Friday night headliner we’ve booked something you’ll never have seen in Europe or probably the world. Two of the best party-starting DJs with a new stage show packed with surprises back to back… ladies and gents, boys and girls, please welcome Diplo and Mark Ronson aka Silk City to the stage! 

They’re long-time friends of Bestival, so we are ecstatic Diplo and Mark Ronson have chosen our 15th anniversary celebrations to make their European debut as Silk Citywith a UK festival exclusive set. And if there’s one thing you can guarantee, it’s that this pair know how to rock a party.  Two of music’s greatest names together on the Castle stage, with you, us and some big, big tunes, it’s already got legendary written all over it.

Destined to be monumental, do not miss your first ever chance to catch Silk City as they join fellow exclusive headliners London Grammar and Jorja Smith, plus MIA’s only confirmed UK headline festival appearance and an ever-eclectic line-up featuring Grace Jones, Plan B, Chaka Khan, First Aid Kit, Mura Masa, Rudimental (DJ Set), Hot Chip (DJ Set) and many, many more.

Muse to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2017

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Reading & Leeds Festivals announce Muse, in a UK Festival exclusive, as the first headliners for next year’s festival, taking place 25-27 August 2017.
 
Stadium rock royalty, Muse are one of the most influential and revered live bands of modern times. Led by the commanding presence of frontman Matt Bellamy, the trio have taken to the biggest stages around the world with their interstellar anthems for over 22 years, and their return to Reading & Leeds promises to be yet another landmark moment in their storied career.
Muse commented:
"We’re very excited to be playing Reading and Leeds again. More news about our plans for 2017 coming in the new year."
 
 
 
Also confirmed for Reading & Leeds 2017 in a UK Festival Exclusive, are dancehall-rejuvenators Major Lazer. Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire have become the soundtrack of modern dance, claiming No.1 records, chart-dominating tracks such as ‘Lean On’ and ‘Cold Water’ as well as live shows packed with genre-mashing moments promising an unrivalled party atmosphere.
With a worldwide legion of fans and a catalogue of defining pop anthems, Bastille stand as one of the biggest acts on the planet. Their storming breakout album Bad Blood saw the band catapulted onto playlists, sell out venues, scooping BRIT Awards and selling over 7 million albums. With latest LP Wild World once again dominating the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, expect to witness a crowning moment as true modern titans return to Reading & Leeds.
At The Drive-In are set to bring their high-octane and powerful live show to Reading & Leeds this year, returning to the festival after their sold out world tour in 2016. Establishing an entire genre with their seminal 2000 LP Relationship Of Command, their unpredictable live shows bring a timely reminder as to why they remain such an influential powerhouse in alternative music.
Having released one of the most critically revered hip hop records of the year, Danny Brown will be bringing his world renowned individuality to the stage at Reading & Leeds Festival. Throughout his musical career he’s remained daring and distinctive when delivering his personal message, resulting in an atmospheric and emotional performance that’s not to be missed.
In terms of celebrated post-hardcore British bands, none may be as vital and influential as Architects. Through a career with numerous defiant moments, Brighton’s very own have forged a path of their own such as recently headlining a mammoth evening at London’s Brixton Academy fresh from the release of acclaimed album All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us. Expect an emotionally charged return to Reading & Leeds for a UK Festival Exclusive performance of immeasurable significance.
 
Glass Animals continue to demonstrate why they are set to be one of the true global breakthrough artists of 2016. How To Be A Human Being was released at the end of August via Caroline International / Wolf Tone to rave album reviews, and Radio 1 and 6 music A-listed singles ‘Life Itself’ and ‘Youth’. The band have had a phenomenal live year, selling out their entire UK, EU and US tours and amassing well over 200 million Spotify streams. 2017 will see the band continue their anomalous rise, starting with Singapore, Australia and New Zealand in January, followed by the band's biggest UK tour to date, including Brixton Academy on March 16th.
 
One of the most recognisable voices of the past 12 months, Tory Lanez will be making an appearance at Reading & Leeds 2017. With standout single ‘LUV’ heralded as an indisputable late-night party anthem, the Canadian breakout star is on the cusp of world domination.
 
Powered by catchy, upbeat melodies and the strong voice of frontwoman Chrissy Costanza, Against The Current will dominate their first ever Reading & Leeds performance with tracks from this year’s debut album In Our Bones. They’ll be joined on the bill by drum and bass icon Andy C. His incredible career has seen him headline some of the biggest stages and moments in the genre’s history, most recently including his sell out shows at Brixton Academy and Alexandra Palace.  Equally as momentous will be the return of While She Sleeps, British metalcore’s undeniable DIY heroes who’ll be back in 2017 with their anticipated third album You Are We.
 
With hundreds of acts set to play across eight stages, Reading & Leeds is once again the unmissable festival weekend of the summer – defining and celebrating the who’s who of modern ground breaking music.
 
CONFIRMED TODAY
Against The Current | Andy C | Architects (UK Festival Exclusive) | At The Drive-In | Bastille | Danny Brown | Glass Animals | Major Lazer (UK Festival Exclusive) | Muse | Tory Lanez | While She Sleeps
 

Bestival 2016 – Major Lazer: Reviewed!

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So here’s the thing. Festivals are continually criticised for their headline act choices, it’s always going to be the case. They’re damned for getting big name legends on repeat every few years, but also for giving newer bands the slot when they aren’t established or dramatic enough to be considered headline material. So what to do?

Well, most other festivals stick to the tried and tested, big act = big sales. But where does it end? The top drawer artist pool is rapidly drying due to either retirement or worse, death (2016 really has been a cursed year) and it just can’t go on. New blood has to flow.

This year, Rob Da Bank and co. have taken the far riskier, and frankly braver option of booking Major Lazer as their Friday night headliner. After a stellar daytime performance in 2014 they’ve been bumped into the top spot with good cause. The two year gap has seen Major Lazer release some huge anthems such as Lean On, Light It Up and Powerful (featuring Ellie Goulding), not forgetting the brand new Cold Water with Justin Bieber and All My Love with Ariana Grande. Tonight the rapidly filling arena is more than enough proof that newer bands can and will fill a top spot.

With bursts of streamers, flurries of confetti and smoke cannon blasts it’s unsurprising to see Diplo and pals take to the stage with a bang, Major Lazer are exactly the kind of high energy act that the Bestival crowd deserves. Wearing all-white outfits, flanked by dancers in sparkly black leotards, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire run around throwing tour tshirts out into the crowd to a frenzied crowd, whilst Diplo reminds us that Bestival is home turf for him – Rob booked him for the first time as a DJ back in 2004.

Despite a bit of dodgy sound (we do miss the much bigger speaker stacks of last year’s colossally huge main stage, sorry guys) it’s a great atmosphere and the Skrillex/Damien Marley collab Make It Bun Dem has the whole crowd attempting to wind. We British aren’t renowned for our sexy dancing skills but there are some serious shapes being thrown tonight, good job it’s dark.

Joined by Danish firecracker vocalist MØ, they tear it up with last year’s summer smash Lean On, and there’s something in Light It Up that just feels so… Bestival. Whenever I hear it I think of sundrenched fields of glitter-clad, neon-painted, carefree souls. Accompanied by a toasty array of on stage pyrotechnics and a considerable amount of jumping up and down, this is exactly what we came here for – wild abandon, and freedom from everything else in life.

We join in with the shirt-twirling, the dancehall steps, and duck as Diplo runs above the crowd in his giant hamster ball (okay okay, zorb…). It’s over far too soon. The only slight disappointments were the tiny acapella snippet of Cold Water, knowing that the drop is so good, and come on – for a band named Major Lazer, there were a distinct lack of actual lasers. Hopefully we’ll see Major Lazer back again soon, and kudos to Bestival for a great headline pick.

All photographs © Andy McHardy – please do not use without permission.

Bestival’s Spaceport line-up revealed!

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The legendary Port remains missing, its whereabouts unknown but Bestival’s brand new, revolutionary monolith of sound, The Spaceport, is shaping up to be the greatest dance stage ever! Throbbing to an intergalactic soundscape of epic proportions, our seven storey symbol of the future will transmit Bestival’s unique vision of our dancefloor destiny as we unveil the crack squad of space cadets, who will be joining previously announced Spaceport headliners Diplo, Carl Cox, and Fatboy Slim, to blast us into the unknown this coming September on the Isle of Wight. 

Bestival rave-master Rob da Bank says: “Prepare for lift off my futuristic friends, this is going to be the stage of the summer of UK festivals. A dream team of Josie da Bank, our mate Paul Normandale, who’s Bjork and Coldplay’s lighting designer, super set designers Spatial and a host of madcap inventors are building an incredible imaginary Spaceport for you to rave at and take off into The Future. In that rocket will be no less than rave veterans Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Diplo, DJ Yoda and Candi Staton propped up by newbies like DJ Barely Legal and Mele and Monki… The Future is almost here”.

Following an out of this world opening ceremony, we’ll be heading into orbit as we ramp up the rave action with a cavalcade of advanced selectors including Benji B, Destructo, DJ Barely Legal, DJ Yoda, Dub Pistols Soundsystem, Eats Everything, James Zabiela, Kenton Slash Demon, Klose One and Mella Dee. 

And hitting the decks to take us beyond the solar system of sound will be Mount Kimbie, Mumbai Science, Norman Jay MBE, NRG Flash: Monki & Mele, Oneman going back to back with My Nu Leng, Purple Rave Prince Tribute from Heidi, Rob da Bank & Tayo, Riton, Sink The Pink presents No Limits with Candi Staton & Livin’ Joy, Skream and The Heatwave.  

The epicentre of the inevitable and the future of the dance, The Spaceport is where the party’s at. Don’t miss it.

Lineup announced for this years Mysteryland Festival

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Mysteryland, the world’s longest running electronic festival, announces the entire program for this year’s weekender. The festival which focuses on music, culture & arts and sustainability, takes place on Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28 in Haarlemmermeer. On the line-up are world class players such as Diplo, Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Galantis (LIVE), Sam Feldt, Robin Schulz, Tchami, Gorgon City, Seth Troxler, Dave Clarke, Surgeon featuring Lady Starlight, Wildstylez, Brennan Heart, A-Trak, and Sander van Doorn. Some newly added names to the already massive ­program include KSHMR, Quintino, R3hab, Larry Tee, Robert Owens, What So Not, Darq E Freaker, Heidi & Cajmere, Tommie Sunshine, Chez Damier, Joost van Bellen and Angerfist. Tickets for Mysteryland are on sale now through tickets.mysteryland.nl.

Grammy winners alongside emerging talent
Two-time Grammy winner and Major Lazer mastermind Diplo, who has worked with Beyoncé, Madonna, Skrillex, and Justin Bieber, will be closing out the Mainstage on Sunday with a spectacular grand finale. Another Grammy winner, the Dutch DJ and producer Afrojack who recently scored big with his hit ‘Hey’, will be providing the final show on Saturday. Other artists on the same stage this year include Martin Garrix, KSHMR, Sam Feldt, Robin Schulz and Lost Frequencies. More than 300 other artists can be found on the line-up on the festival website mysteryland.nl.

Line-up Saturday August 27th

All artists in alphabetical order.

MAINSTAGE
Headlining Act: Afrojack
Curbi / Don Diablo / Galantis (live) / KSHMR / Lost Frequencies / Sam Feldt / Sleazy Stereo

THE BIG TOP HOSTED BY SPINNIN’ SESSIONS
Bolier / Bougenvilla / Firebeatz / Jay Hardway / MC Haits / Mike Williams / Pep & Rash / Quintino / R3hab
Sander van Doorn / Tony Junior

Q-DANCE
Audiotricz / Brennan Heart / Coone / Frequencerz / Hard Driver / Luna / MC Villain / NCBM / The Viper
Wasted Penguinz / Wildstylez

ELROW
Eddy M / Ici Sans Merci / Marc Maya / Santé & Sidney Charles / Seth Troxler / SKREAM / Tom Trago / OPACITY / Boddika / Haeken / JP Enfant / KARENN (live) / Luke Slater / ROD / Stefan Vincent

CIRCUS OF LIFE
Special guest: MK
Coyu / East & Young / Eton Messy / Franky Rizardo / Mike Mago / RIVA STARR / TCTS / YAX.X

SUPERTOYS
Cleo / DiscTwins / Doppelgang / Fashionpack / Jodie Harsh / Larry Tee / Tommie Sunshine / Valentijn de Hingh

VIEZE POEZENDEK
Anne-Fay / Bush Bush / Christal Empire / CMC$ / Covergirl Sunny / Darq E Freaker / Hey Girl Hey / Mitchel Kelly / Phalerieau & Alainde Lon / The Flexican & Sef

RADIO NOET-NOET
András / Arif / Radio Noet-Noet / Sadar Bahar

BOLLYWOOD BAR: STUDIO BARNHUS X TRIPHOUSE ROTTERDAM
Baba Stiltz / Frits Wentink (live) / Steven Pieters & Khalil
Studio Barnhus (Axel Boman, Kornél Kovács, Pedrodollar ) / Taylan Alan & Martinos Tsavidis

HEINEKEN X KRIS KROSS AMSTERDAM
Alamaison / Boehmer / Dennis Branko / DJ Turne / Girls Love DJs / GTA / Kris Kross Amsterdam / Naffz
Puinhoop Kollektiv / Snelle Jelle / Walter Looks

CRAZY TOWN
A.S.S. / Bot & Beautiful / Cherr du Perr & Darling 10 / Childsplay / FeestDJRuud / Henzel & Vingerwerk
Mia More / Onderkoffer / Super Social / Vriendje van Ferry

HEALING GARDEN
Circle of Shells / Dansmeditatie by Sanna Holdert / Despacho by Light Up Today / Drishti Beats
Hang by Thomas Kwakernaat / Hypnotrain / Idodidid & Rque / Phrixus / Raagmala Suite / Roger Spees

Scents of Music / Sjamanistische Transreis / Studio Harten Aas / Tandava Mediatie / Vijf Ritme Sessie

CULTURE & ARTS
Antal Ruhl / Atelier Ari / ATM / Bacchus Wijnfestival / Buro Curious / Circus Engelbrecht / Cocktails & Lulverhalen
Covenant Soundsystem / Crooning Jazz Club / Duke of Tokyo / Kate Raudenbush / Marchien Bel / Ninjin
Onno Poiesz / Rob van Dam / Robert Bose / Studio Toer / The Amazing Agency / WERC
 

Line-up Sunday August 28th.

All artists in alphabetical order.

MAINSTAGE
Headlining Acts: Diplo | Martin Garrix
Boys Noize / De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig / East & Young / Gorgon City / Hugel / Robin Schulz / Tchami

Q-DANCE
Adaro / Angerfist / Atmozfears / Bass Modulators / Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo / Da Tweekaz / Frontliner
Kutski / MC Villain / Rebourne / Sound Rush

ELROW
Andres Campo / Apollonia / Heidi & Cajmere / Michel de Hey & Benny Rodrigues / Patrick Topping
Reinier Zonneveld / Toni Varga & De La Swing

DAVE CLARKE PRESENTS
Dave Clarke / Detroit Love: Carl Craig & Stacey Pullen / Gary Beck / Green Velvet / Joran van Pol / Rebekah
SURGEON & LADY STARLIGHT LIVE

HEINEKEN X THE PARTSYQUAD PRESENTS: REBEL YARD
Alvaro / A-Trak / Boaz van de Beatz / Cesqeaux / Dirtcaps / DJ Punish / Lady Bee / Ronnie Flex & Lil' Kleine
Rugged / The Partysquad / What So Not

SUPERTOYS
Doppelgang / Egbert-Jan Weeber / Hard Ton / Jeff Solo / Joost van Bellen / Kim Ann Foxman / Martin Duvall
The Sweetbeats

IS BURNING
Andy Butler / Boris / Carlos Valdes & Sandrien / Chez Damier / Robert Owens / Titia

RADIO NOET-NOET
Africaine 808 (live) / Nozinja (DJ) / Oceanic / Radio Noet-Noet / Woody

BOLLYWOOD BAR
Baris K & Afrobot / Kejeblos / Steele Bonus & Calypso Steve

CRAZY TOWN PRESENTED BY FEESTDJRUUD
ANBU NEVLO / Bennie Disko / Daisy's Dj Team / David Ghetto / Dr Phunk / FeestDJRuud / Flamboyant
Fountain of Youth / JPackmc / Mike Cervello / The Galaxy

CULTURE & ARTS
Antal Ruhl / Atelier Ari / ATM / Bacchus Wijnfestival / Buro Curious / Circus Engelbrecht /
Cocktails & Lulverhalen / Covenant Soundsystem / Crooning Jazz Club / Duke of Tokyo / Kate Raudenbush Marchien Bel / Ninjin / Onno Poiesz / Rob van Dam / Robert Bose / Studio Toer / The Amazing Agency / WERC

Cream Ibiza lineup announce for 2016

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The award winning Cream is preparing for another momentous summer season as it returns to Amnesia to take over Thursday nights on the white isle for fifteen parties starting 9th June through to 15th September, featuring an array of world class talent, debut performances and legendary residents.

As the longest running UK club brand on the island which celebrates its 21 year residency at Amnesia this year, the global dance heavyweights rarely disappoint and this year is no different as they deliver an A-list roster for the summer.   Terrace highlights this year include Fatboy Slim who returns to host his first every residency on the white isle, bringing with him his own patented brand of ‘party acid house’ and general good vibes.   2016 also welcomes an array of Cream Ibiza debuts from some of the most dynamic forces in music today, namely Grammy nominated Diplo, as one half of Major Lazer and Jack Ü there are few artists as versatile or successful at bridging the mainstream and underground.   Next up is one of the leading figures in the global EDM scene Dim Mak label boss Steve Aoki , plus a dance duo who have rocketed from an unknown entity to one of the most renowned dance acts in the world…Knife Party!  Other acts completing the Terrace line up include Duke, Amine Edge & Dance, DJ Fresh, Mark Knight, Danny Howard, Philip George, Camelphat,W&W, Boys Noize, Jauz, Sander van Doorn, Deorro with still more names to be announced. 

Over in the Main Room the talent continues with residencies from Above & Beyond who will also be hosting a series of very special anjunabeats parties featuring big names from their stable, no Cream Ibiza season would be complete without uber resident Paul van Dyk who returns to the helm of the Main room for a series of seven exclusive dates.   Other performances not to miss come fromArmin van Buuren who returns to Amnesia after a 5 year hiatus,  Aly & Fila, Paul Oakenfold, Andrew Rayel, Cosmic Gate, Eddie Halliewell, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, John O’Callaghan and Markus Schulz to name a few.

Following its overwhelming sell out success last year Cream join forces once again with Float Your Boat to provide the official sunset boat parties every Thursday featuring special guest performances from some of Cream’s big name DJ’s across the summer, for more info go towww.floatyourboatibiza.com.

***Opening Party***

Thursday 9th June

MAIN ROOM

Aly & Fila

Eddie Halliwell

Bryan Kearney

Will Atkinson

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

DJ Fresh

DJ S.K.T

Sean Hughes

 

Thursday 16th June

MAIN ROOM In Association with Electric for Life

Gareth Emery

Andrew Rayel

Ben Gold

Christina Novelli

Very Special Guest: Ferry Corsten

 

TERRACE

Steve Aoki

Sander Van Doorn

Kryder

Junior J

 

Thursday 23rd June

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

Markus Schulz

Bryan Kearney

Standerwick

Maria Healey

 

TERRACE

Mark knight

Danny Howard

Philip George

Michael Calfan

 

Thursday 30th June

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

John O'Callaghan

Jordan Suckley

Mark Sherry

Paul Webster

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Danny Howard

99 Souls

Ben Santiago

 

Thursday 7th July

MAIN ROOM

Armin Van Buuren

Aly & Fila B2B John O’Callaghan

Marlo

Ruben De Ronde

 

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Amine Edge & DANCE

Camelphat

Anton Powers

 

Thursday 14th July

MAIN ROOM In Association with Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond

Cosmic Gate

Ilan Blusetone

Grum

 

TERRACE

Steve Aoki

W&W

Curbi

Martin Jensen

 

Thursday 21st July

MAIN ROOM In Association with Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond

Mat zo

Grum

Gareth Wyn

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Boys Noize

Jauz

Andy Mac

 

Thursday 28th July: CREAM IBIZA BIRTHDAY

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

Aly & Fila

Jordan Suckley

Very special guest: Paul Oakenfold

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Philip George

DJ S.K.T

Sean Hughes

 

Thursday 4th August

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

Gareth Emery

Will Atkinson

Very special guest: Ferry Corsten

 

TERRACE

Line up to be announced

 

Thursday 11th August

MAIN ROOM In Association with Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond

Arty

Genix

Gareth Wyn

 

TERRACE

Knife Party

+ more

 

Thursday 18th August

MAIN ROOM In Association with Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond

Cosmic Gate

Grum

Rob Harnetty

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Amine Edge & DANCE

TCTS

Jemmy

 

Thursday 25th August

MAIN ROOM In Association with Anjunabeats

Above & Beyond

Andrew Bayer

Grum

Jason Ross

 

TERRACE:

Duke Dumont

Tough Love

+ More to be announced

 

Thursday 1st September

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

Aly & Fila

Orjan Nielsen

Ferry Tayle

 

TERRACE

Steve Aoki

Deorro

Jauz

James Dutton

 

Thursday 8th September: CLOSING PARTY PART 1

MAIN ROOM in Association with Ibiza Trance Event

Paul Van Dyk

John O'Callaghan

Bryan Kearney

Ibiza Trance Event DJ’s

 

TERRACE

Diplo

+ More to be announced

 

Thursday 15th September: CLOSING PARTY PART 2

MAIN ROOM

Paul Van Dyk

Aly & Fila

Will Atkinson

Very Special Guest: Ferry Corsten

 

TERRACE

Fatboy Slim

Mark Knight

Riton

Anthony Probyn

Diplo, Seth Troxler and more lead Mysterland lineup

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Mysteryland The Netherlands, the longest running dance festival in the world, proudly presents the first wave of acts confirmed for 2016. On Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, visitors can enjoy an entire weekend of adventure in a world of electronic music, art, and culture. An absolute audience favourite on the program is two-time GRAMMY winner Diplo, who is known amongst other things as Jack Ü, and for his Majorlazer act with the worldwide hit “Lean On”. Martin Garrix will perform again this year after a fantastic endshow performance at the previous edition. In addition, artists including Afrojack, Dave Clarke, Detroit Love (Carl Craig b2b Stacey Pullen), Galantis (live), Robin Schulz, Seth Troxler, Tom Trago and Wildstylez are also confirmed. The full lineup will feature more than 350 names and will be fully announced in April. Tomorrow, on Thursday, March 31st ticket sales begin via mysteryland.nl.

World Stars on the Mainstage
Diplo, who this year took home not one, but two GRAMMYs, will be closing out the Mainstage on Sunday in spectacular fashion. On Saturday, the honourable Dutch DJ and producer Afrojack who has worked with A-list stars including Beyonce, Madonna, and David Guetta will be gracing the decks. Radio hit machine Robin Schulz stands on the same stage, as does Galantis (live), Gorgon City, Tchami, Lost Frequencies, and Sam Feldt. Absolute hardstyle legends will be stomping the grounds at the Q-dance stage including Wildstylez and Brennan Heart. In the Spinnin’ Sessions tent, it is up to Sander van Doorn and Firebeatz.

Techno legends and industry influencers
Mysteryland features artists from all relevant electronic movements. On the roster we have Seth Troxler, Detroit Love (Carl Craig b2b Stacey Pullen), Dave Clarke, Green Velvet, Skream, Karenn, the live project from Blawan and Pariah, Luke Slater and ROD representing the more alternative range between house and techno. A special guest on the lineup is Lady Starlight, an American singer and performer who plays a pivotal role in the career of Lady Gaga. During Mysteryland she will be accompanied by techno legend Surgeon. Other acts on the program are Ronnie Flex & Lil’ Kleine, The Partysquad, and Kris Kross Amsterdam.

Installations by international artists
Kate Raudenbush, the American artist who in 2014 made The Wishing Tree for Mysteryland, is best known for her work on Burning Man Festival. This year, Kate will be responsible for the creation of the Mainstage, The world famous balloon artist Robert Bose, renowned for the Balloon Chain on display at Coachella, will represent an air display on the Floriade Terrain. The artist duo that is ATM will be building a gigantic permanent artwork on the festival site as a gesture to all local residents.

Camping this year is open an extra day to visitors
Last year, all camping tickets were sold out within two hours. Visitors who manage to bag such highly sought after camping ticket this year, are invited to stay from Friday until Monday at the Holy Ground Camp. This is also where the pre-party is held on Friday, and the after-party on Saturday.

About Mysteryland
Mysteryland began in 1993 and is the longest running dance festival in the world. The festival focuses on electronic music, art, culture, talent, and sustainability. Mysteryland has been awarded by Julie's Bicycle with a “3 Stars Green Industry Certificate” which is the highest designation for sustainability within the creative arts, music, and theater industries. The festival is rated three stars by A Greener Festival Award. This year, Mysteryland is celebrating a multi-day edition for the second time in the former Floriade Terrain in Haarlemmermeer. Extended international editions of Mysteryland take place at the foot of the Andes in Chile, and the legendary Woodstock '69 site of Bethel Woods in New York, USA. Mysteryland is a concept of ID&T. For more information and ticket sales visit www.mysteryland.com

The first names announced in alphabetical order:
A-TRAK | AFROJACK | APOLLONIA | ATMOZFEARS |
BARNHUS (AXEL BOMAN, KORNÉL KOVÁCS & PEDRODOLLAR) | BOYSNOIZE |
BRENNAN HEART | DAVE CLARKE | DE JEUGD VAN TEGENWOORDIG |
DETROIT LOVE (CARL CRAIG B2B STACEY PULLEN) | DIPLO | DON DIABLO | FIREBEATZ |
GALANTIS LIVE | GORGON CITY | GREEN VELVET | GTA | KARENN LIVE | KRIS KROSS AMSTERDAM | LOST FREQUENCIES | LUKE SLATER | MARTIN GARRIX | MICHEL DE HEY B2B BENNY RODRIGUES | NCBM | RADIO NOET NOET |ROBIN SCHULZ | ROD | RONNIE FLEX & LIL’ KLEINE | SAM FELDT |
SANDER VAN DOORN | SETH TROXLER | SKREAM |STEVEN P. & KHALIL |
SURGEON FT. LADY STARLIGHT | TCHAMI | THE PARTYSQUAD | TOM TRAGO | WILDSTYLEZ |
MORE TO BE CONFIRMED….

Bestival unveils new music for the future…

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Predicting something very special as we charge inexorably towards The Future, the Bestival crew are set to whet your appetite with a hearty helping of amazing bands and DJs that will be joining The Cure Major Lazer, Diplo, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Bastille, Skepta, Wolf Alice and many more at Robin Hill this coming September.

Rob da Bank says: “I love booking Bestival. It’s proper ‘kid in a sweetshop’ time when I look at all the acts out there and try to curate a line-up that makes sense across many genres… which is how I think Bestivalites like it. It’s not just booked for you, it’s for me too, so I cannot wait for a weekend encompassing Kano, Goldie, Mura Masa, Evian Christ and Reggie and Bollie. If you fancy it too, I’ll see you on the ferry!”

Upping the grime ante, renaissance man Kano will be joining us to showcase his skills with some super-sick bars. His recent Fire in the Booth for Charlie Sloth was a total masterclass that set the standard for the young pretenders, making his appearance at Bestival truly unmissable.

We’ll also have future perfect live performances from much vaunted Seattle duo Odesza, the lush and sultry Snakehips, wunderkind producer Mura Masa, London collective WSTRN, superfly freestyler Lady Leshurr, BBC Sound of 2016 nominee Billie Marten, Brits Critics' Choice nominee Frances, soul-funk-jazz-pop fusionist Izzy Bizu. and X Factor’s real superstars Reggie & Bollie.   

Also taking to the stage will be the inimitable Los Hermanos Cubanos, The Cuban Brothers, the sublimely intimate This Is The Kit, South African folkster Jeremy Loops and our old mates the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band. 

Stepping up to the platters that matter to keep you dancing all night long expect DJ sets from beat juggling behemoth DJ Yoda, Metalheadz legend Goldie, Southampton’s finest deck destroyer James Zabiela, sonic adventurers Mount Kimbie, and Ellesmere Port’s boldest export Evian Christ. 

There will also be sets from Radio 1’s Heidi, bass marauders Oneman b2b My Nu Leng, on the fly edit merchants Melé & Monki’s NRG Flash, architect of grime and recent Bestival FM guest Artwork, and Honey Soundsystem, Applescal, Poté and Venum Sound.

And, adding a soupçon of off the wall behaviour, we will have Bestival antics from spandex-clad force of nature Mr Motivator, crack of dawn ravers Morning Gloryville, and Circus Raj.