Festivals

Wonderful Winter Getaways

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Summer might be over but there are still plenty of amazing festivals to explore over winter.
Here we look at 7 of the best of them in all sorts of amazing locations.



MDL

Dec 1st – 3rd
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The MDL Beasts team has been transforming the musical landscape in the Middle East. They have their own label and a monstrous festival with no expense spared, hundreds of super sized names and stages designed to blow the mind. Keep your eyes peeled for line-ups.

SXM

March 8 – 12 2023
Happy Bay, St Martin
With the whole island’s infrastructure having been rebuilt after a devastating hurricane, SXM hosts stages on beaches and jungle clearings, and they are truly breathtaking. Draped in magical fauna, you can swim in nearby jungle clearings and partake in sunset parties, villa parties, and more. All are stunning ways to have fun in this bit of Caribbean paradise with music from house and techno greats like Marco Carola, Raresh, Danny Tenaglia, DJ Tennis, Dubfire and more in the past. 

Art With Me Miami

Nov 26th – 27th
This is a mix of wellness, art, music and more, It boasts Local and International Gastronomic Gatherings, Visual Art Installations, Large-scale Art Pieces, Renowned Photographers and Interactive Exhibitions, Children’s Programs and Ecological Awareness Practices, Thought-Provoking Panels and Discussions, and much more with names like Birds of Mind, Maga, Isiah Martin, Ameme and more last year.

Groove Cruise

Jan 19th – 23rd
Miami, FL
This floating rave at sea is unreal. The cruise liner it happens on is mind bogglingly big with all manner of water sports, cinemas screens, casinos, restaurants, bars and clubs as well as pools on the deck. Tens of amazing acts all soundtrack it from across the worlds of bass, house and techno so do not miss this once in a lifetime trip.

Ocaso

Jan 5th – 9th 2023
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
The location for this one is breathtaking in the beautiful Costa Rica so that alone is reason enough to go. But so too the fact it has one stage and offers one artists at a  time to really allow them to shine in fort of a devoted audience. Look out for this year’s headliners soon.

Rakastella

Dec 1st
Miami, FL
Last year’s line up featured Ben UFO, Jayda G, Eris Drew, Octo Octa, DJ Harvey who all played multiple stages that all had their own unique visual identity. The oceanside event comes from  Life and Death and Innervisions and is about love for music, love for one another, love for exotic locations.

Labyrinto

Dec 28th – Jan 4th
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
After a much talked about debut, Labryinto Festival is back on the stunning Coast of Guanacaste in Costa Rica this New Year. From December 28th to January 3rd it offers a unique and escapist mix of world class music music, art, gastronomy, wellness and plenty of strong sustainability initiatives with headlines such as Tale of Us, Keinemusik,  Lee Burridge, Damian Lazarus, DJ Tennis, Carlita, Trikk and many more.

Saraab Festival


December 1-2nd, 2022
Il Monte Galala, Egypt
Saraab is a one of a kind 2-day electronic festival held by the majestic Red Sea Mountains in Il Monte Galala in Egypt, taking place across two stages and a marketplace.
Artists include Polo & Pan (DJ set), Maceo Plex, Âme (live), Éclair Fifi, Mano Le Tough, Bas Ibellini, Terr, Lamache, Maher Daniel, Gerd Janson, D’Julz, Salomé Le Chat, William Djoko as well as local heroes, Misty, Chiati (live), Aroussi, DNGR GNGR and Maie.
Saraab is bringing together DJs and visual artists, and also establishing a market where people can share their interests and products, from vintage pieces to art pieces and fashion alongside mouthwatering food pop-ups.

Zamna, Miami


Dec 1st – Dec 3rd, 2022
Miami, Florida

The spirit of Tulum lands in Miami on December 1, 2 and 3, coinciding with Art Basel, an essential event of music, art and fashion around the world. The Mexican festival announced that Island Gardens, the spectacular venue located on the MacArthur Causeway, will be its new home for this edition of Zamna Miami.
Zamna presents incredible lineups, including The Chemical Brothers (DJ SET), Diplo, Artbat, Camelphat, Mathame, Brina Knauss and Øostil across the 3 days.

 

Dec 1st – The Chemical Brothers (DJ SET)
Dec 2nd – Diplo and more
Dec 3rd – Artbat, Camelphat & Mathame

We Belong Here announce Kaskade and Lane8 as the first names on their huge 2023 return to Miami

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We Belong Here is an all new kind of boutique festival. Whether it’s the unique circular stage, the sophisticated crowd, refined production or breathtaking setting on Miami’s Virginia Key Beach Park, there is no other festival on the planet quite like it. In 2023, the magic returns from the 25th to the 26th of February 2023, with headliners including Kaskade and Lane 8. Tickets start at $159 for full weekend VIP Admission and are available here.
We Belong Here does things differently. It is an intimate and luxurious experience for those who like personal connections and appreciate the finer details in life. This idyllic gathering plays out on the scenic and historic beaches of Virginia Key Beach Park, which dates back to 1896 and the formation of the state of Miami itself. The barrier island park features expansive wetlands and sweeping views of the bay and the Atlantic which make for a unique backdrop for spine-tingling musical moments when the sun sets, all in the most inclusive spot in Miami.
Rather than a towering main stage, last year We Belong Here pioneered the first ever 360 Experience, a circular stage placed in the centre of the dance floor that gets you up close to the performing artists and offers a full circle of sound with every position offering the perfect vantage spot, lots of space and great views. It allows for the formation of friends and musical memories like no other, with an incredible line-up featuring both international and local talents.

Kaskade is the first name to be revealed and will play a special 3-hour Redux set. These sets have been a firm part of his sound for many years. They are when the influential artist plays everything from future to classic to deep house as the superstar producer digs into the underground roots of his style. He has showcased similar sounds on a series of Redux EPs and though he still knows how to craft chart-topping magic, he also excels when embracing this side of his musical character.
Lane 8 meanwhile will play a sure-to-be stunning 3-hour sunset set. That time of day perfectly suits his melodic house style which is steeped in bittersweet beauty. The American artist has been perfecting this signature sound for years, and now predominantly releases on his own This Never Happened label. His fourth album Reviver was another big hit back in January of this year, so expect to hear some from it at this extended set.
Unlike typical festivals, the VIP amenities at We Belong Here will be accessible to all attendees. This includes an unmatched food experience, lounge seating, trailer style restrooms and more.
Says We Belong Here Co-Founder Justin Dauman; “The intention is to create the kind of experience and community that we’d like to be a part of not just in this moment, but for the rest of our lives.”
Fellow We Belong Here Co-Founder Charles Hochfelder adds, “We Belong Here is more than an event, it’s a community where everyone can feel welcome, be treated like a VIP, and experience dance music in a setting unique from traditional clubs, concert venues, or festivals.”
The range of accommodation at this special festival is second to none with hotels, villas and even yacht charters (yes, you can arrive at the venue by boat!) all available via a partnership with Miami-based travel-tech company CrewFare.
The proudly independent team behind We Belong Here has, in the past and with various brands, promoted events in leading clubs around New York City, The Hamptons and Miami. They live by the motto “by the people for the people” and launched We Belong Here in Halloween 2021 with a takeover of the first-ever New York Stock Exchange (now Cipriani Wall Street) headlined by MEDUZA. The 2022 single-day festival was a massive success featuring the likes of Nora En Pure, Purple Disco Machine and Don Diablo.
This upcoming February, the concept is expanding to 2 days with the help of Common Ground Presents, the team responsible for the wildly popular NYC Meatpacking District bar and pop ups in Montauk and Tulum that have hosted everyone from Diplo to Vintage Culture.

What’s more, a portion of event proceeds is donated to fund scholarships to Scratch Academy for Miami residents experiencing economic hardship. Graduating the program ensures a fully-fledged career as a professional DJ at weddings, private events and nightclubs as well as a foundation from which greater artistic aspirations can be achieved.
The countdown is now on to this tasteful two day getaway on Miami’s most gorgeous beach.

Website: https://www.webelonghere.world/miami/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webelonghere.world/
Tickets: https://posh.vip/e/we-belong-here-miami-2023?t=web1

Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot join Reinier Zonneveld on his own Filth on Acid label

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Reinier Zonneveld is back on his own unstoppable Filth On Acid label on an EP that welcomes towering techno talents Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot.

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First up We Are the Brave label head Alan Fitzpatrick pairs off with the mighty Reset Robot for Acid Texture which is all banging drums and synths fired out of a machine gun. The percussion is supersized and the lashings of acid will rip up any dance floor. Reinier Zonneveld then steps up with Reset Robot for Desolate, which is built on powerful and dusty breakbeats as edgy synth stabs rise up through the mix, and the drums then get hard edge and marching. It’s a powerful track of unsettling techno futurism. Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot then join up for final cut Caterpillarwhich is built on a wonky and meandering acid line, with chattery percussion and manic acid, flashes of strobe, and plenty of manic techno intensity.

This is another quality release from Filth on Acid.

Artist(s): Alan Fitzpatrick, Reinier Zonneveld, Reset Robot
Title: Sonic Texture x Desolate
Record Label: Filth On Acid
Cat.Number: FOA120
Release Date: 11th November 2022 [Beatport (2 weeks)], 25th November 2022 (all other stores)

Tracklist:
1) Alan Fitzpatrick x Reset Robot – Acid Texture
2) Reinier Zonneveld x Reset Robot – Desolate
3) Alan Fitzpatrick x Reset Robot – Caterpillar

Studio 338 reveals Christmas and New Year programme

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Studio 338
338 Boord Street, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0PF
Tickets: https://ra.co/clubs/74592
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Studio 338 close out another spectacular season with their biggest quartet of festive events yet: It starts with the Sankeys £10 Xmas Rave on December 10th then an Abode Marathon on December 17th with a super line-up to come, then it’s the Release New Years Eve 13-hour party with Matthias Tanzmann, Richy Ahmed, wAFF and Seb Zito and then the legendary Sankeys New Years Day Rave with Steve Lawler, Bontan and more, Tickets for these always sell out so get yours now at https://ra.co/clubs/74592.

Studio 338 has been at the centre of London’s nocturnal landscape once again this year. Winter season started with the sold out immersive Release Halloween special ‘The Ritual’ with Ilario Alicante. Last Summer also saw a diverse array of events from a heartwarming Jamal Edwards SBTV cook up to in-house parties like HOME with Raresh, a grand Space Mini Summer Festival with Kings of Tomorrow, a special Release Summer Mini Festival with Tania Vulcano and Steve Lawler and plenty of other unforgettable nights with brands and labels like Toolroom, Hospitality Records and Space.

There is still time for four more epic festive get-togethers, first of all on Saturday December 10th it’s the Sankeys £10 Xmas Rave which is an always high energy start to festive fun with the famously edgy club brand in town with DJs PAX, The Checkup, Andrew Kay and Riley.

Then it’s Saturday December 17th with the cult ABODE crew. No underground crew is as on point and in demand as this one. Their events are focussed on cutting edge music whether in London, at their own festival sites in the UK or abroad or over in Ibiza. Expect a mega lineup and 14 hours of bouncing beats on the terrace for this one.

Next up on the Terrace at 338 will be in-house party Release which is throwing possibly its biggest ever event across every room and lasting a marathon 13 hours, plus an after party at The Bridge. The flagship brand brings an unrivalled line up including a legendary and very rare 2 hour live set that will be announced soon, plus big room techno from wAFF,house grooves Richy Ahmed, garage-techno from FUSE man Seb Zito and the finest tech house in the game from Moon Harbour head Matthias Tanzmann.

Last but not least is the best possible way to start the year and that’s with a proper Sankeys Rave. Since this will be the first one of the year, expect out of this world production made specially to kick off 2023 in style. Playing will be firm favourites including underground hero Steve Lawler, frequent chart topper and Hot Creations associate Bontan, trusty resident Andrew Kay, Italian party starter Pirupa plus Reece Hussain and Ollie Bentley.

Saturday 10th December

Sankeys Xmas Rave w/ PAX, The Checkup, Andrew Kay, Riley

Saturday 17th December

ABODE Christmas Marathon w/ lineup TBA

Saturday 31st December

Release New Years Eve (13 Hour) w/ Matthias Tanzmann, Richy Ahmed, wAFF, Seb Zito

Sunday 1st January

Sankeys NYD Rave w/ Steve Lawler, Bontan, Andrew Kay, Pirupa, Reece Hussain, Ollie Bentley

The Chemical Brothers headline Zamna Festival Miami new three day event series at Art Basel

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DIPLO, MAJOR LEAGUE, ARTBAT, CAMELPHAT

Brina Knauss, Oostil, Mathame, Stephan Jolk, Snakehips, American Dance Ghosts, Very Special Guests

https://zamnafestival.com/zamna-miami/

Tulum’s acclaimed Zamna Festival is heading to Art Basel for an exclusive first series of events at Miami Island Gardens from December 1st to 3rd. The three much anticipated parties will be headlined by the likes of dance legends The Chemical Brothers, US superstar Diplo, the electrifying Major League, internationally acclaimed Ukrainian duo ARTBAT alongside UK house sensations CAMELPHAT, Italian melodic maestros Mathame, plus many more.

Zamna Festival is one of the most authentic and unique party experiences in Tulum. It is known for bringing world class DJs to the heart of the jungle in the paradise-like Mexican Caribbean, where nature, free spirit and cutting edge production technology all coexist. Zamna is acclaimed for its incredible design and music stages that are works of art at a stunning boutique hotel surrounded by breathtaking nature in the middle of a cenote. It’s an escapist haven with a pool and exclusive jungle party vibes like nowhere else on earth.

In recent times it has headed out on the road and hosted much-talked about events everywhere from Tel Aviv to Barcelona and brands like Circoloco and Afterlife. Now it heads to Miami for a party that is just the beginning as a new series plays out on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of December at Island Gardens during the ART BASEL weekend.

Musically this first party is an unmissable one. It sees an exclusive DJ set from the legendary Chemical Brothers. They are award-winning, chart topping, game-changing pioneers in both the studio and the club and they bring with them the most explosive and electrifying mix of sounds imaginable as they take you on a journey through dance music of all sounds, shades and styles. Further techno comes from Brina Knauss and Oostil to make this a supersized celebration.

On December 2nd, the one and only dance music innovator Diplo headlines. He has done it all from club smashes to chart topping pop hits and all with his own unique personality. South African amapiano duo Major League bring their fresh sounds and Snakehips, American Dance Ghosts and a very special secret guest complete the party.

Finally, December 3rd is an epic closing with Ukrainian duo and UPPERGROUND label bosses ARTBAT bringing their always emotive mix of house and techno, Grammy-nominated house pioneers CAMELPHAT laying down the grooves, innovative and moving techno songwriters Mathame, plus Jonas Saalbach and Miami-based Eran Hersh all playing.

Grab your tickets now for this exclusive Miami debut of Zamna.

https://zamnafestival.com/zamna-miami/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34IFgo01U1A

https://www.instagram.com/zamna.music/

DECEMBER 1ST

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
BRINA KNAUSS
OOSTIL
SPECIAL GUESTS TBA

DECEMBER 2ND

DIPLO
MAJOR LEAGUE
SNAKEHIPS
AMERICAN DANCE GHOSTS
plus Very Special Guests

DECEMBER 3RD

ARTBAT
CAMELPHAT
MATHAME
JONAS SAALBACH
ERAN HERSH

Soho Garden Dubai announce Winter Line ups across its two Venues – Marco Carola, Amelie Lens, Anna, Jamie Jones, Groove Armada Headline

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Marco Carola, Amelie Lens, Anna, Jamie Jones, Groove Armada, Boys Noize, Rudimental and many more all play 
Dubai’s cutting edge Soho Garden Meydan and all new sister venue Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah are redefining underground clubbing in the region. This Autumn they welcome more world class DJs to their various different club spaces including Marco Carola, Amelie Lens, Anna, Jamie Jones, Denis Horvat x Rafael Cerato, Groove Armada, Boys Noize, Rudimental and many more who all play between now and the end of November. Discover more at www.sohogardenpalm.com
Soho Garden is an unparalleled entertainment destination that has many different spaces to explore and discover. It embodies the true essence of Dubai’s high life but also offers immersive clubbing experiences in a range of different venues, each with cutting edge light and sound and their own unique musical offerings and atmospheres.
There is the best underground house and techno at the Playroom, an intimate indoor club space that runs late and will take you into the next dimension with its high spec sound and light. As well as this there is Black/Code, the largest nightlife venue in the UAE and one with spectacular production and beautifully urban and futuristic design. It’s a 3000 capacity super club with a mix of house and techno at CODE and r&b and hip hop at BLACK that will leave you in awe at the sheer size and scale of the space.
On November 12th, Code brings acid techno titan and Filth on Acid boss Reinier Zonneveld x Kiki while Thursday November 17th is electro and techno wizard Boys Noize at Playroom, the night after it is Belgium’s Kevin De Vries and on Saturday November 19th Ibiza party animals Circoloco are in town. Brazil’s techno star Anna plays on Thursday November 24th, Italian Music On boss Marco Carola is the guest on the 25th and the melodic electronic innovators WhoMadeWho play on the 26th.
Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah is a completely new venue, on top of the Nakheel Mall, located on the Palm Jumeirah. It is a vast and lively party space for epic events with a stunning, upper-level outdoor terrace. It is surrounded by lush greenery and invites you into a world of lush, dazzling cityscapes with immersive club events each weekend. In the coming weeks, dance music pioneers Groove Armada play Palm on November 12th, the night after is WRHSE and a live show from Shkoon, then chart topping multi-genre specialists Rudimental serve up a DJ set on the 18th and Dom Dolla brings on November 25th and Paradise founder and Hot Creations label head Jamie Jones is on town on November 26th with more to be announced soon.
Soho Garden Meydan and Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah are bringing real innovation and underground quality to Dubai and now the world is taking note.
FRI 11 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Playroom
JENIA TARSOL & CHAIM X GLOWAL
PALM
TBC
SAT 12 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Code
REINIER ZONNEVELD X KIKI
PALM
GROOVE ARMADA
SUN 13 NOVEMBER
PALM
WRHSE
SHKOON live
THURS 17 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Playroom
BOYS NOIZE
FRI 18 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Playroom
KEVIN DE VRIES
PALM
RUDIMENTAL DJ set
SAT 19 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Code
CIRCOLOCO
PALM
TBC
THURS 24 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Playroom
ANNA
FRI 25 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Code
MARCO CAROLA
PALM
DOM DOLLA
SAT 26 NOVEMBER
MEYDAN
Playroom
WHOMADEWHO
PALM
JAMIE JONES

Judge Jules brings his “Judge Jules Goes Large” party to the Albert Hall

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Judge Jules is the mastermind behind the ultra-successful Kevin & Perry film soundtrack and album. He curated the movie’s soundtrack and wrote the movie’s iconic theme song “All I Wanna Do Is Do It” with Harry Enfield. Yes, Jules is synonymous with Kevin & Perry, and “Judge Jules Goes Large” is his own event interpretation, paying homage to the movie. Musically, as with Jules’s work on the Soundtrack, “Goes Large” is not genre specific – more a mixed bag of timeless iconic anthems.  This event is a true representation of Judge Jules at his very best, giving a nod to one of the most memorable films representing club culture. A timeless movie that helped mould and shape the scene we love and enjoy today.

Judge Jules brings his “Judge Jules Goes Large” party to the Albert Hall with support alongside from Seb Fontaine, Tom Novy, Marcella Woods (LIVE), Yomanda & Jason Fubar!

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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realjudgejules/

Website – http://www.judgejules.net/

Brand new festival for Egypt, Saraab, to take place in the Red Sea Mountains feat. Âme, Maceo Plex, Gerd Janson, D’Julz, Lamache, Éclair Fifi, Mano Le Tough, Maher Daniel, Polo & Pan, William Djoko

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Saraab Festival
Il Monte Galala, Egypt
December 1-2nd, 2022

byGanz Extraordinaire & Astral Element have teamed up to create Saraab, a new festival concept in the heart of the Red Sea Mountains of Il Monte Galala by Tatweer Misr, taking place December 1-2nd, 2022.

Have you ever woken up and not been able to make out the end of your dream and the beginning of your memories? Had a night that felt more illusion than reality? Met someone that seemed to be from another dimension?

“Like a mirage in the distance, we believe that the way things are is not the way they have to be. That when we come together, at the right time for the right reason, anything is achievable. Sound becomes language. Strangers become friends. Time a mere illusion. Some say it’s all an illusion, we prefer to call it Saraab.”

Saraab is a one of a kind 2-day electronic festival held by the majestic mountains of the Red Sea with a killer sea view. With a venue capacity of 3000 attendees and some of the biggest names in the electronic industry playing back to back, Saraab will be held over the span of two days across two main stages and a marketplace.

With a lineup announced that includes Polo & Pan (DJ set), Maceo Plex, Âme (live), Éclair Fifi, Mano Le Tough, Bas Ibellini, Terr, Lamache, Maher Daniel, Gerd Janson, D’Julz, Salomé Le Chat, William Djoko as well as local heroes, Misty, Chiati (live), Aroussi, DNGR GNGR and Maie; the SARAAB lineup will be unforgettable.

Along with two performing stages, the marketplace will include vendors of all kinds as well as a smaller stage with up and coming artists as Saraab looks to spotlight local and rising talent.

Saraab is bringing together DJs and visual artists and establishing a market where people can share their interests and products from vintage pieces to art pieces and fashion in a one-of-a-kind market alongside mouthwatering food pop-ups.

Located in Il Monte Galala, the top-notch destination is the ideal location for the event due to its raw natural beauty and space. The venue is spacious and versatile with a killer view of the mountains and the sea and located only an hour away from Cairo.

Lineup (A-Z)

Âme (live)
Aroussi
Bas Ibellini
Chiati (live)
D’Julz
DNGR GNGR
Éclair Fifi
Gerd Janson
Lamache
Maceo Plex
Maher Daniel
Maie
Mano Le Tough
Misty
Polo & Pan (DJ set)
Salomé Le Chat
Terr
William Djoko

ENDS

About byGanz Extraordinaire
Focusing on the sounds of the future, byGanz has become a leader in the electronic music scene. Year after year, they step up a notch and bring bigger names to the scene with collaborations and mega events. byGanz has had over 30 international and regional artists as well as numerous local artists over the past few years performing in the biggest, most popular venues on Egyptian soil.
About G’nK
G’nK, founded by Ahmed Ganzoury & Kareem Nabil, is the parent company of byGanz Extraordinaire, a well established events establishment with over 17 years of experience, having created some of the most extraordinary events concepts in the region.
About Astral Element
Astral Element are a group of entrepreneurs, constantly engineering novelties and experiences in the nightlife and music fields. Makers and innovators at heart, they push the limits of creativity and technology, bringing the best of both worlds to deliver unforgettable moments.

Polygon brings world’s most advanced, multi-sensory, 3D environment to festivals this winter

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SHOWCASING AT MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM 22  1–3rd DECEMBER AND AT WONDERFRUIT 15–18th DECEMBER 2022
Event-focused technology company Polygon Live is a pioneer in sound, lighting, engineering and design, and has produced the world’s most advanced, multi-sensory, 3D environment. Its technology is facilitating a live music revolution right here, right now and will be showcased at MDLBEAST Soundstorm in Saudi Arabia from 1 to 3 December, and at Wonderfruit in Thailand from 15 to 18 December, when party people will have the chance to delight in this state-of-the-art production first hand.
Polygon’s cutting-edge technology involves nothing less than a complete dismantling of everything you’ve encountered at an event before. It’s a relearning of what it means to interact with live sound and lighting. A deep-dive into heart-stopping, mind-bending, skeleton-quivering experiences, and it’s going global.
Founded in 2018, Polygon comprises a team of innovative experts who have come together to create a one-of-a-kind, 360-degree space. In practice, this involves building a hemispherical truss and rigging it with a system powered by L-Acoustics’ trailblazing L-ISA processor. L-ISA allows individual elements of the mix to be placed strategically throughout the soundscape, and spatialised to move 360 degrees around you. Combine this with synchronised lighting, holograms, pyrotechnics and even scent dispersion, and fans will lose themselves in an entirely novel sensory experience.
In this way, Polygon is not only redefining how music is enjoyed, but also setting a new benchmark in live event production.

“Traditional events typically involve a stage and an array of speakers that clearly distinguish artist from audience,” says Polygon CEO Nico Elliott. “Our approach is to dismantle these boundaries. In everything we do, we’re working to create a unified, cohesive, connected whole.”

While there is still a stage at Polygon (one occupied by some of the best electronic acts in the world), festival goers are likely to feel as though they’re almost indistinguishable from the instruments, synthesisers and samples around them. The sensation is one of fusion, of complete immersion.

“The original stereo patents are about 90 years old now,” Elliott adds. “And finally, there’s an alternative. A way of listening to — no, absorbing — music that is more immediate, more intense, and more visceral. Stand inside a Polygon stage, and the music moves through your bones.”
“We’ve also designed our system so that it can be moved across the world quickly and cost effectively,” he says. “Our upcoming shows at Soundstorm and Wonderfruit, less than a week apart if we consider the time it will take to derig the first and install the second, demonstrate this.”

Polygon’s partnership with Wonderfruit is well established, and the team has gone so far as to plant trees on site to help green the space and to reinforce the truss structure. Soundstorm and the 700,000 people it will host, offer a new playground for Polygon, and an invitation to push its limits once again. Nothing thrills the team more.
In 2023, Polygon is set for international expansion. But with Soundstorm and Wonderfruit coming up in just a few weeks, music lovers don’t have to wait long to see, hear and feel this spacialised stage for themselves.
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Polygon
Polygon is a future tech and music company based in London, Hong Kong and Bangkok, producing the world’s most immersive multi-sensory environments focused on 3D spatialized audio.
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Wonderfruit
Wonderfruit Festival is a pop up city in the fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand. A celebration of art, music, food and ideas to catalyze positive impact, encouraging, developing and innovating creative solutions for sustainable living and brings together a global community to celebrate them.  Wonderfruit runs from 15- 18th December, tickets still available here

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MDL BEAST
MDL presents the second edition of Riyadh’s very own Soundstorm. 4 incredible nights, 7 stages, 200 regional and international artists, and one unforgettable experience.  Described as the Tomorrow Land of the Middle East, featuring some of the world’s biggest DJ, artists and fashionistas. In 2011 over 500,000 people attended over four days, making it officially the largest festival in the world.
For more information please visit:
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L-Acoustics
Founded by quantum physicist Dr. Christian Heil in 1984, pioneering audio company L-Acoustics introduced technology that disrupted speaker systems as we know it. Their groundbreaking L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology enables artists to create and deliver new multidimensional sound experiences for live and recorded productions. Adopted by performers ranging from alt-J to the BBC Proms, Bon Iver to deadmau5, and now Polygon Live, this comprehensive ecosystem of audio tools provides an extremely natural and vivid experience that heightens emotions and invites the listener inside the music. Also adopted by one of the world’s greatest composers Ennio Morricone for his 2017-2018 tour, he said on the L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology: “More than ever before, there was a clear feeling of being enveloped by the musical performance.”
For more information please visit:
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Costa Rica’s Ocaso Festival reveals full lineup feat. Dixon, Bob Moses, Michael Bibi, Chloé Caillet, Doc Martin, Syreeta, Magdalena, Eagles & Butterflies and more

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Ocaso Festival
January 6-9th, 2023
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica’s stunning Ocaso Festival from January 6 – 9th, 2023 is fast approaching and today the final international headliners are announced. Playing the gorgeous beaches and jungle clearings of Tamarindo on the Pacific coast will be the previously announced Solomun and Adriatique (their only North American performances before March 2023), plus more from Dixon, Michael Bibi, Bob Moses, Fideles, Airrica, Chloé Caillet, Doc Martin, Eagles & Butterflies, Layla Benitez, Magdalena and plenty of others. Secure your place at this once-in-a-lifetime musical experience at https://ocasofestival.com/.
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Ocaso Festival is a life enriching, soul enhancing escape from the every day. It is all about casting a magical musical spell on you as you are wowed by gorgeous sunsets and the natural beauty of the jungle, and spend time bathing in a breathtaking sun-kissed landscape. There will be parties at night amongst the tumbling jungle vibes, parties as the sun sets on the beach and sand is between your toes, and a main stage offering on a new purpose-built festival arena in the town of Tamarindo.

The final lineup includes exclusive sets from the previously announced Diynamic label head Solomun and key label artists Adriatique, plus a special club set from the one and only Bob Moses. Innervisions boss Dixon will serve up deeply enchanting house, while Solid Grooves founder Michael Bibi will bring the cutting edge tech house. Doc Martin is a West Coast house maestro, Shadows party founder Magdalena never fails to cast a melodic spell and Eagles &Butterflies is another house innovator. Italian pair Fideles, rising star Airrica, plus Layla Benitez, Syreeta and Chloé Caillet all bring plenty of unique underground perspectives.

On top of this are many more cultured selectors from across the world and a wide musical spectrum, from local stars to red hot visitors including Zach Walker, Jon Lee, Papa Lu, Driss Skali, Alejandro Peinador, Alel, Alex Orias, Brett Rubin, Ces Castro and Desostoa amongst many others.

Ocaso Festival is renowned for being welcoming to all as a safe space for people from all backgrounds, genders, races and sexualities. It’s much loved for its vibrant colours and rich local cultures which you can explore on day trips with friends while in the region, while also looking out for howler monkeys and crocodiles which are protected in the local Las Baulas National Park. It is also proud to be a “leave no trace” event with a beach clean-up before and after the festival and a focus on being mindful of the local flora and fauna.

Ocaso Festival is just around the corner so make sure you are a part of this unique underground gathering by getting your tickets now at https://ocasofestival.com/.

LINEUP (A-Z)

Adriatique
Airrica
Alejandro Peinador
Alel
Alex Orias
Bob Moses (Club Set)
Brett Rubin
Ces Castro
Chloé Caillet
Cyrus
Desostoa
Diego Campollo
Dixon
Doc Martin
Double Trouble
Driss Skali
Dusty Carter
Eagles & Butterflies
Farriet
Fernando Campollo
Fernando Melo
Fideles
GCC
Javee
Jon Lee
Julian Prince
Kevin York
Kim Cou
Layla Benitez
Le Roi Carmona
Lujo Prado
Magdalena
Marco Zavala
Maria Wabe
Martinez Sisters
Mel Souler
Michael Bibi
Miggz
Papa Lu
Sharybomb
Salim
Solomun
Syreeta
Toba
Wizard
Zach Walker