Festival News

One In The Woods 2023 to Host Joy Orbison, DJ Seinfield and more

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One In The Woods
Jul 28 – 30, 2023
Orrell Hill Woods, UK
Liverpool’s community minded and meticulously crafted One In The Woods is back with another mouthwatering mix of house, techno and drum & bass heavyweights in Orrell Hill Woods from July 28 – 30. This year sees the festival  evolve from the two day event of previous years into bespoke three day camping festival offering its largest ever line up with Interplanetary Criminal, DJ Seinfield, Joy Orbison, Special Request, Call Super, Objekt, FJAAK, Sam Paganini, Len Faki, Kobosil, Paula Temple, DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, A.M.C and many more. Tickets will sell out so get yours now at https://www.oneinthewoods.com/.

Since its debut in 2021, One In The Woods has raised the bar each and every time with next level production, sound and a warm, friendly and up for it crowd. It’s a cultural festival that unites the sounds and scenes of Liverpool and Manchester and is hosted by The One Promotions, an experienced and accomplished group of friends who promoted many events across the region. In 2023, levels are set to be raised once more with an additional arena and the most complete and comprehensive line up of techno and drum & bass talents to date all set to make for an unforgettable three days.
The escapist location is deep in lush free woodland in Orrell Hill Woods with easy transport links from both Liverpool and Manchester. It’s a secluded spot with towering forests and a mystical aura that becomes all the more special over the course of this weekend. As well as world class music there is a superb mix of pop up merchants and mouth watering local food vendors offering both vegetarian and vegan options.
This year’s bumper lineup comes from the leading edge of the electronic underground with emotive house craftsman and Ninja Tune artist DJ Seinfield joined by the ever innovative multi-genre specialist Joy Orbison, acid, jungle and techno selector Special Request, the impossibly dexterous DJs that are Call Super and Objekt along with Interplanetary Criminal, plus serious techno from FJAAK, Sam Paganini, Berghain regulars Len Faki and Kobosil, the dark dance floor destroyer Paula Temple, plus drum & bass royalty DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, A.M.C and more.
There is no better way to spend a summer weekend than to get lost at One In The Woods with some of the world’s best DJs. Make sure you’re there by getting your ticket now at https://www.oneinthewoods.com/.

EXIT Festival Partners with NFT-TiX for Multi-year Collaboration After Winning Best Innovation Award

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After receiving an award for Best Innovation at the UK  Festival Awards, EXIT has entered into a multi-year collaboration with ticketing platform NFT-TiX for its upcoming festivals and events.

Last July, EXIT, a multiple Best European Festival Award winner, became the first major music event in the world to use blockchain technology to sell NFT tickets for an event of this size, enabling the purchase of tickets on a decentralised ticketing platform. It was this project that won the UK Festival Innovation Award mentioned earlier and it has now been shortlisted for the DISRUPTOR Award at the Ticketing Business Awards, one of the most prestigious global awards in the ticketing business industry. The collaboration with NFT-TiX will include a series of events organised by the EXIT team, with a special offer for the upcoming EXIT Festival, which will take place from the 6th to the 9th of July 2023 at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad. In addition to NFT tickets, EXIT was the first big festival in the world last year, along with Coachella, to launch its NFT collection.

The partnership between NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival is a leading example of the innovative solutions the ticketing industry needs to meet the demands of today’s event goers. For the upcoming edition of the EXIT festival, in addition to regular NFT tickets, ten never seen before, ultra VIP humanitarian NFT tickets will be available, priced at €10,000. These passes will provide fans with a unique festival experience, including a personal host at the festival, meet and greets with performers, access to the VIP GOLD zones on the festival’s main stage and the Dance Arena, Onstage tickets to the Dance Arena, entry to the Infinite Dance Arena Lounge and the VIP Diamond area at the Dance Arena. In addition to the perks on festival grounds, holders of these tickets will be provided with accommodation at the Leopold Hotel, transfer from the airport, a separate wristband exchange location and festival entrance, and telephone assistance from the EXIT Festival’s VIP protocol service.

NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival have been shortlisted for the DISRUPTOR Award at the Ticketing Business Awards. The partnership between NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival is recognised as a leading example in the industry, and this award rewards innovation and competence in ticketing and event management. The winner will be announced at the Ticketing Business Forum in Manchester on the 19th of April.

NFT-TiX is a revolutionary ticketing platform built on the Ethereum blockchain that utilizes smart contracts to connect ticket sellers and buyers directly, eliminating the need for middlemen. By leveraging blockchain technology, NFT-TiX offers a secure and transparent way to buy and sell tickets for various events, such as music festivals, sports games, conferences and many more. NFT-TiX prioritizes fair prices and exclusive benefits for ticket holders, including long-term solutions against fraud, reselling, and secondary markets. NFT-TiX is a game-changer in the ticketing industry, providing a new level of transparency, convenience, security, and exclusivity for event-goers while empowering event organizers with direct access to their audience.

Tickets like these are undeniably the future of the festival industry and a profound contribution to the expansion of the music NFT community. With an NFT ticket, festival-goers don’t just receive admission to the event, but a one-of-a-kind digital asset making each ticket a unique and immutable digital asset that guarantees entry. These tickets also very often give their holders access to exclusive experiences, including fan clubs made up only of holders of similar NFT tickets.

Exit’s last year was also marked by its entry into the Metaverse and the creation of one of the first NFT collections in the festival world, as well as NFT festival tickets. Well known for being creative and innovative, this venture was fortunate to say the least, as all collections were sold out. Three NFT collections were created in collaboration with world music stars and famous personalities. The SHADES collection was created by one of the most famous artists from the world of electronic music, MACEO PLEX, the WINGS collection was created by model, pilot and human rights activist CHRISTINA CARMELA, while the third was a unique digital art called HEADPHONES.

EXIT Festival

Love Machine Announces May Edition of their Desert Camping Festival

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Rødhåd, Rodriguez Jr live, Nic Fanciulli, Themba, Pig & Dan, Doc Martin, Konstantin Sibold, Ian Pooley
Love Machine is the ultimate musical escape and one that restores and revives mind, body and soul deep in the sun-bathed and boulder-strewn mountains of Jacumba in California. This cultural getaway mixes up meditation, yoga, workshops and glamping with a soundtrack from world renowned talents including Rødhåd, Rodriguez Jr live, Nic Fanciulli, Themba, Pig & Dan, Doc Martin, Konstantin Sibold, Ian Pooley, Halo Varga, Emanuel Satie and many more. This intimate gathering all goes down from April 28th – 30th 2023 at DeAnza Springs in 500 acres of high desert. Get your passports to paradise now at https://lovemachine.live


The aim of Love Machine is to bring awareness to mental and emotional health through new human connections which are formed on the dance floor. With that in mind, the pillars of Love Machine are community, art, yoga, music and lifestyle awareness as well as cutting edge production. These themes run through three unforgettable days with like minded people, experts and performers from the local area as well as around the world. It’s a place to learn and share, to reinvigorate your senses and enjoy music in a truly unique location. 


This year the festival remains in Jacumba but moves to DeAnza Spring, one of the largest newest clothing optional resorts in North America. Guests can splash around the outdoor or indoor pool, explore trails into the hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, grassy lawns, areas of shade under ancient trees between typical desert vegetation and stay in a wide array of different RV’s and motel rooms. 


The production at Love Machine has to be seen to be believed – towering metallic structures reflecting the natural beauty of the setting and mapped with immersive lighting, stylish stage designs and world class sound systems. There will also be grand art installations, sound baths, lectures, bodywork, meditation and healthy food offerings with a focus on plant-based living and an array of holistic workshops including yoga and mindfulness.


On Friday, renowned Berghain mainstay and techno favourite Rødhåd headlines with a live show from Rodriguez Jr after he impressed so much last year. Deer Jade, Harvard Brass and Tyler Reid also lineup while Saturday features Saved label head and global tech house star Nic Fanciulli, global Afro house pioneer Themba, techno from the iconic Pig & Dan, West Coast sounds from US legend Doc Martin, deep vibes from Emanuel Satie plus Tony Y Not, Joe Pea, Carlo Key, Mala Ika and Tyler Chase. On Sunday, it is Konstantin Sibold’s master of melody Konstantin Sibold who is joined by Berlin’s longtime house innovator Ian Pooley, plus Invoker, Halo Varga and Kitsch. 


Love Machine is an idyllic getaway and perfect escape to leave the everyday behind and form new musical and personal connections on a dance floor in the desert.

Framework Announce Coachella After Parties with Jamie Jones, Pawsa, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Chris Lake b2b Fisher and More Headlining

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Los Angeles’s pioneering underground party Framework in the Desert is returning to the epic active airport hangar Atlantic Aviation in Thermal, California. From April 14 – 16 2023, the likes of Jamie Jones, Pawsa, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Gordo b2b Colyn, Camelphat b2b Carlita, Chris Lake b2b Fisher, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet and more will all play and individual or three day passes are available now from $55 at https://arep.co/p/framework-in-the-desert.
 
Over the last decade, Framework has established itself as the most cutting edge, diverse and carefully curated underground event producers coming out of Los Angeles. In all it has welcomed more than 200 of the world’s most influential artists with over 1.5 million dancers having the night of their lives at some 35 different international venues across the world. Framework has garnered immense industry respect and has in turn become one of the leading consultants, talent buyers, and marketing partners for brands looking to offer the most authentic and novel underground experiences in new and emerging regions.
Amongst many other standout events Framework has hosted the Yuma Stage at Coachella since 2013, brought the first ever live electronic music show to The Torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, introduced the Art of the Wild music and arts festival to Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas, hosted full sale events with world-class production at Pershing Square in downtown LA, put on a boutique live show at LA’s historic train station Union Station with WhoMadeWho, did a series of  stylish and intimate events at Schragers West Hollywood edition with on point artists like SG Lewis, Amtrac, TEED, Hot Chip and Channel Tres who ended up going b2b with Ty Dolla $ign  and has worked with the likes of Goldenvoice, Coachella, Red Bull, Soundcloud, Youth to the People, Dice and many more.
Atlantic Aviation is an unreal setting that made for a spectacular debut event last year with the likes of a Purple Disco Machine, Peggy Gou, Dixon and a first ever Black Coffee b2b The Martinez Brothers set. Around 10000 people attended across their three day hanger takeover last year, which featured world class lighting and sound systems making it a high level experience that broke company and market records. The hangar is just 40 minutes from Palm Springs and 12 minutes from Coachella Festival Grounds and is transformed with Framework’s signature production. This high level attention to detail explains why Framework has such a devoted following and includes collaborations with award winning designers, huge investment in state of the art lighting and world beating sound design.
Says Founder Kobi Danan, “Our commitment to innovation and delivering unforgettable music experiences remains steadfast and drives us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of underground music events.  After an unprecedented debut at Atlantic Aviation last year (previously known as Ross Aviation), Framework and our partners are truly looking forward to making our return to Coachella Valley for a second year. With the stunning backdrop of a live airport hangar soundtracked by the cross-genre diversity of this year’s lineup, our sights are set on what will be another extraordinary weekend.”
This mouthwatering three day series sees Framework once again reach new heights starting on Friday with Jamie Jones, Mochakk, Pawsa and Special Guest: Channel Tres. On Saturday it’s Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, Gordo b2b Colyn, Camelphat b2b Carlita and Keyspan b2b Minus the Light, then finally on Sunday Framework Presents: Under Construction with Chris Lake b2b Fisher, DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet and Airrica.
This is another landmark series for Framework who continue to bring all new and immersive underground experiences to discerning dancers around the world.

Portuguese Festival MOGA Caparica to Host Bradley Zero, Shanti Celeste, Danilo Plessow (MCDE), Heidi Lawden & Lovefingers, Gerd Janson, Kerri Chandler, Sadar Bahar, Hunee

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MOGA Caparica
May 31 – June 4, 2023
Caparica, Portugal
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MOGA returns to the gorgeous Costa da Caparica in Portugal (20min south of Lisbon) for another feast for all the senses this May 31 – June 4th and now the carefully curated mix of headliners has been revealed. The likes of Bradley Zero, Chaim b2b Jenia Parsol, Danilo Plessow (MCDE), Shanti Celeste, Gerd Janson, Heidi Lawden & Lovefingers, Hunee, Jimi Jules, Kerri Chandler, Sadar Bahar, Slim Peace & Blossom and more will all be joined by a host of local talents. Get your tickets for this most cultural gathering now at https://www.mogafestival.com/.
MOGA Caparica made a huge impression in a short space of time. It is a compact and boutique gathering for real music lovers inspired by Atlantic vibes and aimed at connecting people from all over the world. This year it offers another magical mix of artistic discovery, delicious food, local and international music talent, enriching activities for the soul and beach parties, boat parties, an OFF program and more across five days that make for a truly unique experience.
Ahead of the main event, MOGA hosts a rich OFF program with activities in and around Caparica including a free opening party at Palms on Wednesday 31th, an essential ticketed boat party on Thursday 1st on the beautiful Tagus river followed by a party on the stunning Lorosae beach club and an array of wellness, yoga classes, meditation, art installations, mouthwatering food and much more.
The main festival happens across two venues – Praia Irmao, an organic beach spot which oozes bohemian chic and Posto da Onda, an inspiring meeting point where nomads meet by the ocean to unwind in a refined yet laid back and sustainable setting facing the ocean. There will be four parties across the 3 days (Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th) running for 12 hours from 2pm, meaning there is always a wealth of musical options for you to plot your own adventure.
That music comes from another superb mix of names such as Rhythm Section boss and tastemaker Bradley Zero, the deeply emotive electronic sounds of Chaim b2b Jenia Parsol, dusty house, soul and more from deep digger Danilo Plessow (MCDE), an eclectic party mix from Running Back boss Gerd Janson, cosmic curveballs and deep chuggers from Heidi Lawden & Lovefingers, spiritual selections of soul, house, acid, disco and much more from the huge hearted Hunee,  classy house from Jimi Jules and New Jersey pioneer Kerri Chandler, plus more brilliant eclecticism from Sadar Bahar, Slim Peace & Blossom, Berberan, Dymos & Shizzo, Micaia, Oceanvs Orientalis, Retro Cassetta, Sara Sual and Ze Pedro Moura.
The final countdown is now on to one of Europe’s most tasteful cultural gatherings.
Line-Up (A-Z)
ADAM PURNELL
BERBERAN
BRADLEY ZERO
CHAIM b2b JENIA TARSOL
DANILO PLESSOW (MCDE)
DYMOS & SHIZZO
GERD JANSON
HEIDI LAWDEN & LOVEFINGERS
HUNEE
JIMI JULES
JOHN WOODS
JORGE CAIADO
KERRI CHANDLER
MICAIA
MONILE
OCEANVS ORIENTALIS (live)
RETRO CASSETTA
SADAR BAHAR
SARA WUAL (live)
SHANTI CELESTE
SLIM PEACE & BLOSSOM
THE JOSH CRAIG
ZE PEDRO MOURA

Edinburgh’s Terminal V: Festival Is Officially On!

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Leading electronic music festival returns in April, following the news that the genre is worth £550 million to Scotland’s Economy.

After recent speculation regarding the future of electronic music events in Edinburgh surrounding licensing concerns, Scotland’s biggest and most successful electronic music festival, Terminal V was officially granted its licence at a committee meeting in Edinburgh today.
 
Following on from the recent news (NTIA – UK Electronic Music Industry Report) that Electronic Music is worth £550million to the Scottish Economy, Terminal V: Festival is confirmed to take place at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 8th and 9th April this year – bringing some of the world’s biggest DJ’s to the capital and firmly placing this sector leading event on Scotland’s music festival map.
Having operated a collaborative, multi agency approach from its inception, Terminal V is focussed on delivering the best production, line up and experience for its attendees, as well as remaining focussed on safety and wellbeing at the event.
Said Derek Martin, co- Festival Director, “We work extremely hard with our partners to deliver a sector leading event – in terms of production and safety. We are delighted with today’s result as it reflects how much thought and effort the team put in to ensuring Terminal V continues to lead the way in its field .We would like to thank our partners – namely Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, The Royal Highland Centre, JL Medical, Amvale, TLC Welfare Crew 2000 and The Loop plus many more for all of their hard work and continued support for the event. We are privileged to work with such a committed and talented team of professionals”.
Added Co-Director, Simon McGrath, “We genuinely can’t wait to welcome our loyal fans to the Royal Highland Centre for this year’s edition of the Terminal V: Festival. With electronic music being the 2nd most popular genre of music in the UK Top 10, it’s no wonder that we, as an event, have seen 1500% growth since our first Terminal V 5 years ago. We are always adapting and developing the brand and look forward to bringing the likes of Amelie Lens, Charlotte De Witte, I Hate Models & Folamour as well as homegrown heroes Ewan McVicar and Frazi.er plus many more back to Edinburgh for an amazing weekend”.
Terminal V: Festival’s event safety details can be viewed at www.terminalv.co.uk

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Aarti Joshi

EXIT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR DANCE ARENA, NSNS AND URBAN BUG STAGES

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ERIC PRYDZ, AMELIE LENS AND KEINEMUSIK LEADS THE MIGHTY PROGRAMME OF DANCE ARENA, THE TEMPLE OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC AT AN AWARD WINNING SERBIAN FESTIVAL!
 
EXIT Festival, one of the most renowned music events in Europe, is proud to announce the lineup for its Dance Arena, NSNS, and Urban Bug Stages. Featuring some of the biggest names in electronic dance music, such as Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Keinemusik, Michael Bibi, Hot Since 82, Ben Böhmer live, CamelPhat, Mind Against, Agents Of Time live, Vintage Culture, Layla Benitez, Gioli & Assia live, Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Patrick Mason, Carlita, Shimza, Desiree, Partiboi 69, Cici and more, the festival promises to deliver a truly unforgettable experience for music lovers from around the world. Tickets can be found at EXIT Festival’s website, starting from 87€ for regular and 300€ for VIP GOLD, while one-day tickets are scheduled to start on March 15th at noon. 
 
For over 20 years, the Dance Arena at EXIT Festival has grown into a planetary phenomenon, a place that leading global media and artists have proclaimed the best electronic music stage in the world. Countless legendary nights and mornings have added their contributions each year to the creation of a place that has become much more than a stage, a piedmont of the entire scene, a magnificent temple of electronic music.
 
 
This July, the trench at Petrovaradin Fortress will shine with a special energy from July 6th to 9th due to one of its strongest editions led by the absolute number 1 of the electronic scene, Eric Prydz, whose performance has been awaited by the audience at EXIT and in Serbia for a whole decade! He is at the head of a mega-strong list of names that will take over the Dance Arena, consisting of international heroes and heroines such as Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Keinemusik, Michael Bibi, Hot Since 82, Ben Böhmer live, CamelPhat, Mind Against, Agents Of Time live, Vintage Culture, Layla Benitez, Gioli & Assia live, and regional performers including Tijana T, Space Motion, Coeus, and Marko Nastić, who will celebrate 25 years of their work. A fresh current is also coming to the nearby, younger, and progressive sister stage, NSNS, whose main attractions are Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Patrick Mason, Carlita, Shimza, Desiree, Partiboi 69, and Cici.
 
The curiosity of this year’s festival is not only in the super-strong program but also in EXIT’s special vision for the opening and closing of the festival. Not only will the first day of the Dance Arena be completely entrusted to the direction of an all-female lineup consisting of Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Tijana T, and Miju, but it is also probably the strongest techno lineup that is possible to assemble in one place today. The closing set of the Arena and the festival this summer will, with great excitement, be handed over to the most sought-after house collective of today – Keinemusik, who will also perform after the official program closing at the official after-party, all together for a minimum of six hours! “We will stay until Tuesday” is one of the comments on social media after the online campaign was launched to have these grandmasters close the Arena.
Along with these two, one of the stages with the longest tradition at EXIT, Urban Bug stage,  has also added a long list of local and regional artists to its line up.
 
A fantastic wave of new names closes this year’s electronic program of EXIT and joins a series of previously confirmed names coming to Novi Sad, such as The Prodigy, Wu-Tang Clan, Skrillex, Alesso, Viagra Boys, Chase & Status, Claptone, SOFI TUKKER, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, LF System, and many others. With such an incredible lineup of talent, this year’s EXIT Festival is sure to be an event not to be missed.
One-day tickets sales begin on March 15th at noon. A limited contingent will be available at a gift price of 39 € + b/f for all days. Four-day tickets are now on sale starting from 87 € + b/f. For more details on the festival and the full lineup, visit the EXIT Festival website.
 

Boogietown Reveals Epic 2023 Lineup 

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Billy Ocean, Earth Wind & Fire, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada and more headline
Boogietown returns to Apps Court Farm on 9th and 10th September 2023 for its biggest ever weekend of funk, soul and disco across four stages and new for 2023 camping options. This year’s epic headliners include a mix of 50+ red hot and pioneering DJs and live acts from across the ages such as Billy Ocean, Earth Wind & Fire, The Tramps, Fatback Band, Armand Van Helden, The Shapeshifters, Trevor Nelson, DJ Spoony, Jocelyn Brown, Jazzie B, Omar, Groove Armada, Artwork, Crazy P, Craig Charles, The Nextmen, Norman Jay MBE, Killa Kutz and more. Tickets are available now from https://boogietown.co.uk/.


Apps Court Farm is just 35 minutes from London amongst the bends of the Thames River, ancient woodland, undulating green hills and hidden lakes. It’s a lush site with brilliant Boogietown production that the festival is so well known for. On top of the music, there is a wealth of activities to keep mind, body and soul enriched from relaxation and wellness areas to carefully curated food and drinks offerings, a funfair, fireworks, disco yoga and extraordinary VIP options.


That music is on four different stages each with their own look and feel. The Main Stage on Saturday welcomes Billy Ocean, Earth Wind & Fire, The Tramps, Fatback Band, Loose Ends and more, with the Disco Disco Stage headlined by house hero Armand Van Helden, the vocal and soulful sound of The Shapeshifters plus esteemed scene mainstays Fat Tony, DJ Paulette and more.


Trevor Nelson’s Soul Notation stage is headed up by the soul pioneer himself with Lemar, Romina Johnson, Shola Ama and Ju’s Neil then Boogie Bus is where DJ Spoony, Nam, Marcia Marr, Mr Thing, Abi Clarker and others bring a cross section of boogie, funk, soul and more.


On Sunday, The Main Stage is where Shalamar, Tavares, Jocelyn Brown, Jazzie B, Omar, Gwen Dickey, Ellie Sax, Boogietown Classical and more all bring the sounds. Disco Disco brings the party with a Groove Armada DJ set, Artwork, Crazy P, Kirollus, Eliza Mat and more, while the Craig Charles Funk & Soul stage is headed up by the tastemaking 6 Music host with The Nextmen, Sam Redmore & Magoo’s Tropical Soundclash, Last of all,  Boogie Bus welcomes the master of all things dub, funk and soul Norman Jay MBE with DJ Killa Kutz, Filth Dirty Disco, Sharples and more.
The countdown is now on to the most essential disco, soul and funk weekender of the year.

Magic Break Returns to Antalya

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Magic Break 2023
April 20-23rd, 2023
Antalya, Turkey
The 18th edition of Magic Break is shaping up to be a special one with world class headliners Argy, Brina Knauss, Joyhauser, Laolu, Chris Avantgarde, Massano, Polo & Pan and over 30 more all revealed. This lush Mediterranean escape plays out in the gorgeous coastal city of Antalya, Turkey, from April 20-23rd, 2023. Tickets always sell out for this special festival so get yours now at https://www.magicbreaktr.com/.
Magic Break is the biggest spring festival on the Med. It is known for welcoming music lovers from all over Europe to a sun-kissed spot with across 4 days and 3 nights with a wide range of accommodation options all right by the stunning seafront and by the golden Blue Flag beaches of the region. As well as the music, there is plenty to explore at Magic Break with rich local cultures and customs as well as unlimited food and drinks, including beer or premium liquors depending on your ticket type.
In all there are three outdoor and three indoor sages each with their own concept and carefully curated line-ups. The music comes from a fine cross section of names from the worlds of house, techno, bass, disco and electro with plenty of local stars as well as international names.
Chief amongst them are long time Greek house tastemaker Argy, stylish Slovenian selector Brina Knauss, hard hitting Belgian pair Joyhauser, Nigerian bred, Brooklyn-based performance and visual artist, singer, songwriter, musician and human rights activist Laolu, plus a live show from Natascha Polke, house vibes Polo & Pan, a special back to back between Paolo Ferrara and Lorenzo Raganzini, and much more from the likes of Adam Ten, Henri Bergmann, Josh Gigante, Skala, Massano and more.
Magic Break is also a place to hear top local talents Deniz Kabu, Ferhat Albayrak, Grafin, Mehmet Özbek, Menachem 26, Orkun Bozdemir, Wolfson and more and also to discover  some well-known secrets of the buzzing Turkish scene, some of whom are now on the radar of labels and clubs worldwide.
This year the festival comes with the theme, Garden of Hesperides, which is inspired by stories as old as human history and is about looking ahead to the good times, to celebrating life and getting into a state of pure happiness with the community of dancers around.
Head to https://www.magicbreaktr.com/ to secure your ticket.
Line-Up (A-Z)
Adam Ten
Argy
Brina Knauss
Chris Avantgarde
Henri Bergmann
Josh Gigante
Joyhauser
Laolu
Marino Canal
Massano
Maxim Lany
Moojo
Natascha Polke live
Paolo Ferrara b2b Lorenzo Raganzini
Polo & Pan
Skala
Valeron
AVCI
Barış Berber
Batıkan Abız
Batıkan Tanrıkulu
Cihangir Çınar
Deniz Kabu
Depart
Ege Sağlam
Emre Şenol
Erez Öztürk
Ferhat Albayrak
Grafin
KA:US
Kai Bellen
Keus
Laren
Mathilda
Mehmet Özbek
Menachem 26
Monnarsh
Mt Axel
Onur
Orkun Bozdemir
People Like Us
Pina Tesla
S7
Sercan Yanbay
Serhat Demiral
Wolfson
Yigitoglu
Yiğit Karakaş
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Instagram: @magicbreak
Facebook: @magicbreaktr
Twitter: @magicbreak
TikTok: @magicbreak

UNUM Festival Adds 40+ Names

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UNUM Festival
June 1-6th, 2023
Shëngjin, Albania
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UNUM is not like other festivals. It isn’t a smash and grab, in and out rave. It’s a coming together of like minded people and six days of almost non-stop music in secluded locations. As the grooves ebb and flow, you plot your own journey whether that’s dancing on a beach at sunrise, getting lost amongst the trees on the Pine Stage or exploring the historic local town and all its rich cultures and customs. 
Taking place June 1-6th, today more than 40 names are added to the bill including Hot Since 82, Marco Carola, Janeret, Cap, Cesar Merveille, Doudou MD, Dungeon Meat, Magda, Nick Curly, Pol, Reiss, The Ghost, Youandewan and more, with over 25 local talents, emerging artists and future stars also playing. These additions come on top of the first wave of names including Ricardo Villalobos, Dyed Soundorom, Rhadoo, Raresh, Praslea, Sonja Moonear, Margaret Dygas, tINI and plenty of others. Tickets always sell out for this most cultured of musical gatherings so make sure you are part of the story by getting yours at https://www.unumfestival.com/.
UNUM has become a cult favourite festival because it started small and has grown naturally and organically as word has got out. It’s a truly authentic musical experience with a focus on world class sound and boutique stages that offer dreamy places to dance. There are no sound limits, no time restrictions, just plenty of freedom to explore, enjoy and soak up new sights, sounds and scenes. The famously friendly and in the know crowd is made up of a mix of people from all over the world, with many locals enriching the diverse dance floor. 
It all goes down in the hidden secret paradise of Rana e Hedhun, a quiet corner of Europe in the town of Shëngjin on the picture-perfect Albanian coastline. On the sweeping beach you can enjoy uninterrupted sun and sea with a stunning mountain range in the distance and magical pine forests behind you. As well as the music there is a broad mix of heart-racing water sports, mouthwatering local food and drink offerings and plenty of isolated bays and secluded woodland areas to explore.  
This year Animal Crossing host Friday night on the iconic Pines Stage, Sunrise Romanians take over Saturday night and Slapfunk take care of Monday. These three events are sure to be highlights of the whole experience which also includes headline sets from mainstays such as Marco Carola, Hot Since 82, Ricardo Villalobos and plenty more cutting edge names from the worlds of techno, minimal, electro, house and garage.
Add in plenty of beach parties, organic production across the site and unreal musical memories that you will cherish for a lifetime and UNUM is another irresistible proposition for summer 2023.  
PHASE 1
Aamir
Altin Boshnjaku
ALL SHADOWS
Anthea
Bassam
Bedouin
CEZAR
DJEFF
D’Julz
DJ Reas
Dyed Soundorom
Franco Cinelli
Ingi Visions
Jay Fase
John Dimas
Julian Alexander
Laolu
Lekë
LIBURN
LIKATEK
Manu Gonzalez
Margaret Dygas
PIFE
Praslea
Priku
Quenum
Raresh
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