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SUN-KISSED BEACH FESTIVAL HIDEOUT RETURNS TO CROATIA IN 2024 WITH FIRST HEADLINERS

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Tickets | Location: Zrce Beach, Croatia | Date: 23rd – 27th June 2024
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Bicep, Ben Hemsley, Gorgon City, Girls Don’t Sync and more confirmed

Hideout Festival will return next year to the iconic Zrce Beach in Croatia from 23rd-27th June with four stages of world class electronic music. This renowned festival and essential summer experience has long been a Croatian mainstay with tickets selling out year on year.

The line-up promises to be another unmatched selection of names from across the dance music spectrum that takes in both legendary names, much loved favourites, but also a carefully curated mix of new talents, as has always been the way at Hideout. Debuts include Bicep performance of their Chroma AV DJ show, Nia Archives, blk., Hannah Laing, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Sammy Virji, VTSS, Fleur Shore, Love Remain and Y U QT, while returning favorites and big hitters include 4am Kru (Live), Alan Fitzpatrick, Ben Hemsley, Eats Everything, Ewan McVicar, Flava D, Girls Don’t Sync, Gorgon City, Interplanetary Criminal, Joy Orbison, LF System, Mall Grab, Prospa, Sarah Story, Skream, Solardo, Sonny Fodera, Special Request amongst many more.
The best way to secure your place at Hideout is to book accommodation and flight packages directly through the festival for a deposit of £149. These packages offer huge discounts, monthly payment plans and other benefits like early access to boat party tickets – take the hassle out of booking a group holiday and plan this most essential summer experience now.
Hideout Festival has been at the forefront of the scene now for 14 years. As one of the first events to start the Croatian clubbing revolution, it has grown from small beginnings to become an all-action and world-class affair across the whole of Zrce Beach on the Adriatic coast. It has built up a dedicated and youthful crowd that is vibrant and high energy, deeply into their music and not afraid to throw it down.
Hideout is synonymous with next level production and attention to detail so that every experience is sensory stimulating with mesmeric lights and world class sound systems that deliver every beat with clarity and punch. That is because it plays out at some of the world’s best open air venues – Papaya, Aquarius, Noa, and Kalypso, all of which are right on the beach and offer endless chances to dance under the sun or stars.
The whole festival can be curated to each dancer’s tastes with an array of boat parties, pool parties, the infamous opening beach party, and plenty more exclusive headline evening performances across the four stunning venues.
As well as the music, there is endless opportunity to plot your own adventure with everything from high octane fun such as water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos and the famous bungee jump, to more chilled out offerings like massages on the beach and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja. All this in a beautiful location that is rich in local culture to explore and soak up.
Make sure you’re at one of Europe’s most sought-after festivals in 2024 by signing up now at https://hideoutfestival.com

LINEUP:

4am Kru Live

Alan Fitzpatrick
Ben Hemsley
Bicep present Chroma AV/DJ Set
Blk.
Bou
Crucast
Danny Howard
Dimension
Dr Dubplate
Eats Everything
Effy
Ewan McVicar
Flava D
Fleur Shore
Girls Don’t Sync
Gorgon City
Hannah Laing
Hedex
Hybrid Minds
Interplanetary Criminal
Joy Orbison
La La
LF System
Love Remain
Luuk Van Dijk
Mall Grab
Matt Guy
Nia Archives
Obskur
Oden & Fatzo Live
Paul Woolford
Prospa DJ
Sammy Virji
Sarah Story
Sim0ne
Skream
Solardo
Sonny Fodera
Special Request
Surusinghe
VTSS
Y U QT

Art With Me Miami Reveals Line-up for 2023

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Art With Me Miami

December 8-10th, 2023 (Art Basel Week)

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami

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Art With Me Festival is an authentic and organic cultural experience and the world’s most immersive and transformative art offering, and this year it returns to Miami’s Historic Virginia Key Beach Park from 8 – 10 December 2023 during ART BASEL WEEK. For the first time, this edition will expand to three days with an even more rich offering of jaw-dropping installation art, a comprehensive wellness program and world renowned international talents including first wave names Underworld, Polo & Pan, Channel Tres (DJ Set), Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream, LP Giobbi, Anthony Middleton (Audiofly), Francesca Lombardo, Jan Blomqvist, Apache, Elephant Heart, Gavlak, Isaiah Martin, Matt Caines, Murmusica Ensemble and more. Head to https://artwithme.org to secure your tickets now. 

Art With Me strives to harness the power of the creative arts to spark positive impactful change inside and out. Founded by David Graziano in Tulum, Mexico as a not for profit organisation in 2018 and with past editions in Las Vegas and Turkey, it is renowned for its vital and varied celebration of creativity, sustainability, and community with the whole event built around the six core pillars of art, dance, breathe, eat, play, and care. It’s a place to connect with nature, with each other, with music, art and wellness with likeminded people.

Musically there is much to look forward to once more with full stage experience partners All Day I Dream and Soundtuary and headlines sets form first wave names such as legendary UK electronic duo Underworld, French pair Polo & Pan, a special DJ set from US rapper and singer Channel Tres, organic and uplifting deep house from Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream, world rhythms and magical melodies from the breakout sensation that is LP Giobbi, stylish house from Anthony Middleton aka one half of the esteemed Audiofly, multi-genre fusions from the classy Francesca Lombardo plus more from Jan Blomqvist, Apache, Elephant Heart, Gavlak, Isaiah Martin, Matt Caines, and Murmusica Ensemble.

Art and creativity are guiding themes for Art With Me as the different pillars are all brought together  across three magical days. An array of visual artists build jaw-dropping installations that spark important dialogues about the past, present and future of art and creativity workshops, talks, environmental design experiences and more making for a fantastic space for free thought, one-on-one interactions and open dialogue with the creators.

As well as this you can expect premium culinary experiences with juice bars, food truck vendors and concessions, a wellness program the offers everything from drum circles to yoga, from temazcales to plant medicine healing while children are catered for as Play With Me’s instructors create and oversee a curriculum that gives them an experience that will positively impact them throughout their lives. 

Of course, the famous sites of Miami are also there for everyone to explore and enjoy, from its art to its beaches to its architecture, and Virginia Key itself is a stunning 863-acre barrier island in Miami, located in Biscayne Bay, south of Brickell and north of Key Biscayne. It is accessible from the mainland via the Rickenbacker Causeway and offers impressive ocean views and long sweeping beaches with unforgettable sunsets.

Embracing all forms of art from Burning Man large scale interactive pieces to kids art classes, digital to 3D, performance to restorative art, Art With Me breaks open boundaries and explores the unknown. Get ready to be inspired, enchanted, and forever changed as the final countdown to Art With Me Festival begins.

LINE-UP

Underworld

Polo & Pan

Channel Tres (DJ Set)

Lee Burridge pres. All Day I Dream

LP Giobbi

Jan Blomqvist

Francesca Lombardo

Anthony Middleton (Audiofly)

Apache

Elephant Heart

Gavlak

Isaiah Martin

Matt Caines

Murmusica Ensemble

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Sardinia’s Phi Beach Announces Closing Party for Summer 2023

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Sardinia’s Phi Beach in Arzachena closes down another superb season with a fantastic final party on September 9th 2023 featuring extra special guest Themba. 

Themba is an Afro house kingpin and leader of the scene who has released global hits like ‘Who Is Themba?’ as well as a superb first album full of musical innovation, spiritual sounds and deep grooves. He serves up all that and more when in the DJ booth and off the back of another big summer he now plays a special set at Phi Beach. 

The magical open-air Phi Beach is located on a stunning beach of rare beauty and charm on the Costa Smeralda. This summer it has hosted the likes of Claptone, Bob Sinclar, Jayda G, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Bora Uzer, Folamour, Tale Of Us, Fideles, Themba, Peggy Gou, Purple Disco Machine, Bedouin, Diplo, Blond:ish, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones and many more. 

Dancers have enjoyed dancing with sand between their toes, with hot sun beaming down or starry nights skies up above. It has an outdoor bar and plenty of places to enjoy the stunning sunsets each evening as you dance the afternoon away and into the night accompanied by breathtaking video mapping and visual effects. 

Do not miss this final chance to dance at one of Europe’s best beach clubs. 

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EXIT Launches New Label ‘EXIT Soundscape’

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The newly launched imprint debuts with single titled ‘Universe’ from celebrated Serbian artist Space Motion and JES

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EXIT, a multiple European festival champion and one of the leading brands in the global festival industry, launches Music & Talent Office – EXIT Echosystem, with the aim of providing comprehensive support and opportunities to promising and talented musicians from all around the world to develop successful global careers! As part of this platform, EXIT has also rolled out its own record label, EXIT Soundscape that now presents its debut track. The fantastic single “Universe,” recorded by one of the most successful electronic music producer with Serbian origin, Space Motion marks the EXIT Soundscape’s grand entry into the global music arena. This single also features internationally renowned artist JES, best known for her collaborations with global electronic music giants like Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, and her three times Grammy Award nominations. The “Universe” and its great collaboration has caught a lot of attention even before its release as it was already played by Like Mike at Tomorrowland and Armin van Buuren in his famous podcast “ASOT”. 

Space Motion & Jes – Universe

“EXIT has an exceptionally high reputation in the global music industry and close relationships with leading music agencies and global stars. These relationships are not just professional, but genuine friendships. We want to utilize these relationships to open the door for the development of international careers for young musical talents that are often left under the radar” says Dušan Kovačević, Founder and Director of EXIT festival and adds “We are proud of the success Space Motion has achieved over the years in the global music scene in competition with the leading global producers. As someone who exists as a top tier festival for more than two decades, we know how challenging it is and how much devotion it requires.”

Space Motion’s success is best reflected in the fact that he reached the first place on Beatport’s Top 100 chart! On top of that, last year he ranked a high second place on Beatport’s list of top artists in one of the most popular music genres, melodic techno! Exceeded only by the duo Artbat, while leaving behind many giants like Solomun’s label Diynamic, Space Motion also achieved a high third place in the same list in the Afro-House genre.


Space Motion shares a unique bond with the EXIT festival, a relationship cultivated over many years. In light of this connection, the track’s title draws inspiration from this year’s festival theme, while the “Universe” music video” itself was shot at the colossal Dance Arena during the festival. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Beatport, Traxsource and JunoDownload).

“I’m thrilled that my latest release is also the inaugural one for EXIT’s label, EXIT Soundscape. The fact that both the festival and I come from Novi Sad adds a special touch to this collaboration – something that seemed almost destined. The overwhelming response from fans and peers in the music industry assures me that this release will leave a long lasting impact,” said Space Motion.

The EXIT Soundscape record label has also formed a strategic partnership with global digital distributor Paradise Worldwide. This collaboration spans music distribution, digital strategy, and publishing, joining hands with numerous artists and record labels around the world.

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Art of The Wild Announces Brand Partners for Autumn Edition: Debuts for Carl Cox Invites & ANTS Ibiza

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Debuts for Carl Cox Invites & ANTS Ibiza for the October Event in collaboration with Framework

Pioneering LA promotional team, Framework, has teamed up once more with Wynn Nightlife to present the latest edition of Art of the Wild at Wynn Las Vegas’s world renowned venues XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club. This cultured underground gathering takes place from October 6 – 8, when ANTS Ibiza and Carl Cox Invites will be making their debut with Animale, Black Coffee, Rüfüs du Sol (DJ Set), Rumors and much more to come. Three day passes start at $100 and will sell out, so move quickly to secure yours.
Since 2013, Framework has become the leading purveyor of unique underground experiences in Los Angeles and beyond, offering up the greatest DJ talent in the world in unreal locations with cutting edge production. Since 2018, the brand has worked with Wynn Nightlife to bring carefully curated underground music showcases to Las Vegas in the form of the three-day art and music festival, Art of the Wild.
It is renowned for bringing together the most coveted international brands and artists, attracting thousands of guests a few times a year to the Vegas Strip and host venues XS Nightclub – a lavish, gold-accented dance club in Encore featuring an immersive dance floor and poolside patio – and Encore Beach Club – an indoor-outdoor day and night venue offering an expansive pool and luxury cabanas.
This all encompassing music and travel experience is a luxury escape that offers everything from casual to fine 5-star and Michelin recognized fine dining. There are also two Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spas, a newly designed 18-hole championship golf course, a global roster of designer boutiques offering luxurious apparel, accessories, fine jewellery, status watches, and more with an endless list of amenities available to be booked separately.
Kobi Danan from Framework says, “Las Vegas plays host to a staggering 32 million global visitors, illuminating the city’s universal appeal. Electronic dance music, intrinsic to the Las Vegas experience, seems to have been embedded in its cultural fabric from the inception of the city. However, it was only upon the recognition of a substantial void in the market, a demand for a more niche, house-centric space, that the concept of Art of the Wild was materialised. Created in strategic alliance with the esteemed Wynn, our endeavours are primarily focused on importing a fragment of the illustrious Ibiza experience to American soil. Our aim is to transform the sonic landscape of Las Vegas, making it a melting pot of global dance culture, analogous to the vibrant, pulsating beats that echo through the White Isle of Ibiza.’
Musically, this year’s Art of the Wild offers another bold and adventurous programme with a debut for techno titan Carl Cox’s Invites concept as well as the Ibiza powerhouse party that is ANTS, an underground celebration of the freshest housed techno with the world’s biggest stars and out of this world production. Add into that sets from Grammy winning Afro house pioneer Black Coffee, a DJ set by the award-winning and highly coveted Rüfüs du Sol crew, Guy Gerber’s emotionally charged Rumors and much more to come and you have another essential edition of Art of the Wild.
Art of the Wild is an unmissable and escapist showcase that offers something unlike anything else in the heart of Las Vegas.

E1 Reveals World Class Autumn Season feat. VTSS, Nastia, Lady Starlight, Overmono, Sweely, Dan Ghenacia, Helena Hauff, Leon Vynehall and more

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London’s E1 has established itself as one of the UK’s most essential underground venues and its next season is another step up. Playing and hosting between now and the end of the year are the likes of VTSS b2b Boys Noize, DJ Bone, Nastia, a world debut of Lady Starlight and Sterac live, Sweely, Dan Ghenacia, Overmono, Helena Hauff, Young Marco, Job Jobse, Leon Vynehall, plus Mixmag’s 40th Birthday and more.

 

Once again this season there is a vital array of brands, DJs, labels and parties taking place. Drum and bass and techno, house, acid, electro, breakbeat and everything in between are all catered for. October features Toy Tonics, VE1 x Percolate with VTSS b2b Boys Noize, Adonis, Verboten, a DnB Classics All Dayer, DnB All Stars, Rhythm Labs with Daddy Trance, Free From Sleep with Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, The Freestylers, Zed Bias, 2 Bad Mice, A Skillz, Leeroy Thornhill, Slipmatt and Scratch Perverts, and a second DnB Classics Halloween All Dayer.

 

November doesn’t let up with System Olympia, Giles Smith, Aika Mal, Labyrinth with Themba, Cera Khin Presents, an AD Showcase with Antonio de Angelis, DJ Bone, a world debut for Lady Starlight & Sterac live and Nastia b2b The Advent.

 

ZIGZAG then welcome Sweely, Sidney Charles, Dan Ghenaica and more, R Label host a 10 YR Showcase with Kobosil, Mall Grab Presents Steel City Dance Discs with a bumper line up and more such as B4ME, Vyndia and more.

 

In December the parties keep coming from E1 Presents with Alexandra and more, plus Mixmag’s 40th Birthday, Breakin’ Science, E1 x Mixmag with Overmono, Valve, Labyrinth with Kevin De Vries and an epic Percolate x E1 6th Birthday 24 Hour Party on New Year’s Eve with Helena Hauff, Young Marco, Job Jobse, Niks, Leon Vynehall, Surusinghe, Reece Spooner and more to come on New Year’s Day.

 

E1 is now well known on the world stage for its awe-inspiring, state of the art AV & lighting system. It adds an extra dimension to party proceedings that is unlike any other you will have experienced. On top of that, all three E1 music rooms have custom built, bespoke Funktion-One sound systems that have been designed, installed and maintained by Sound Services Ltd. The tech on these is cutting edge with Evolution 6 Mid Highs and the revolutionary new linear transducer-powered BR132A Bass enclosures that means every beat and hi hat comes with peerless precision and low end weight. The venue constantly tweaks and fine tunes the set up and has added acoustic treatment of the full venue, has continual upgrades of the lighting and updated visuals provided by Rebel Overlay.

 

The Warehouse and Black Studio offer different atmospheres with their own programming but the DJ setups have been configured and optimised to provide with the very best technology. To be lost in the middle of the dance floor in either is as complete a musical experience as you could imagine.

 

The autumn-winter season has a renewed focus on E1 residents and London’s own local talent  with soon to be announced dedicated resident nights and is working towards ‘Get To Know: In the Warehouse’ which are sit down sessions and interviews with key members of the E1 community. Add in the launch of the E1 Members WhatsApp community group which gives priority access to best priced tickets, discounts, VIP drops, exclusives, competitions and much more, and you have a club that continues to innovate on all fronts.

 

There is plenty more to be announced from E1 though this first wave already offers a mouthwatering run of events.

 

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Jordan to Host Debut Edition of Medaina Festival Across the Stunning Petra and Wadi Rum

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Medaina Festival
May 22-27, 2024
Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Following massive successes with the likes of music and arts festival Labryinto in Costa Rica, Tithorea production company co-founders Shahin Mani and Sherif Koyess announce Medaina, a new 5-day, 2-location festival in the magnificent Kingdom of Jordan. The historic and visually stunning sites of Petra and Wadi Rum will be used to host the cutting-edge music and arts festival, a combination never done before.
Set among timeless landscapes and archaeological treasures, Medaina will be held for 5 days, May 22 – May 27, 2024, over the two legendary and world-renowned complexes of Petra and Wadi Rum. Featuring the founding duo’s immersive world, with intricate and mind-blowing production based on unique creative direction, the opening day in the rock-carved city of Petra on Wednesday May 22 will be followed by a special presentation on May 23. The festivities will then move to Wadi Rum on May 24 with a huge bash on the 25th in the visually breathtaking Valley of the Moon.
Medaina is based on five creative pillars: music, art, gastronomy, culture and sustainability. Expect to see an all-star lineup of international and local musical talent, incredible visuals, compelling presentations and an immersive world. Attendees from over 70 countries are expected, making the event a truly global one.
Co-Founder Shahin Mani explains: “We’ve done festivals all over the world but I’m especially excited to present Medaina at the absolutely magical sites of Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan. The synergy that has come together to make this historic celebration happen has been thrilling and the support from the Jordanian people and government is deeply inspiring. We’ll offer our fantastically state-of-the-art creative direction to make this an immersive experience of a lifetime.”
Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most breathtaking humanmade sites on earth. Known for the Treasury (or Al-Khazneh as it’s known in Arabic), a structure carved into a rock face, there are also dozens of temples, all of them overwhelming in impact.
Wadi Rum is a stunning mixed natural and cultural site in southern Jordan. Its desert landscape has narrow gorges, natural arches, towering cliffs, and caverns. Petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains show 12,000 years of humanity. 25,000 rock carvings with 20,000 inscriptions trace the evolution of human thought and the early development of the alphabet. It is truly a treasure of the world.
The name Medaina derives from a portmanteau of Mediterranean and “ain”, which is Arabic for spring. Water was crucial in the development of Petra and its nexus as a trade route for the Mediterranean. The festival will honor this foundational civilization.
In these incredible landscapes, Medaina will present a forward-thinking musical line-up with globally renowned acts offering innovative takes on electronic music, sure to make one dance as well as get lost in the imaginative musicscapes.
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Phi Beach Announces Open Air Summer Line ups in Dream Location on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda

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Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones, Tale of Us and more all play 

Sardinia’s Phi Beach in Arzachena is a unique location of rare beauty and charm that offers fresh musical encounters and blissed out party fun in an iconic venue on the Costa Smeralda. This summer it has plenty of stars lined-up to play including Claptone, Bob Sinclar, Jayda G, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Bora Uzer, Folamour, Tale Of Us, Fideles, Themba, Peggy Gou, Purple Disco Machine, Bedouin, Diplo, Blond:ish, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones and many more.

Phi Beach is a stunning open air venue that feels like a VIP experience under the hot sun and with the sand of the private beach between your toes. It has an outdoor bar and plenty of places to enjoy the stunning sunsets each evening as you dance the afternoon away and into the night accompanied by breathtaking video mapping and visual effects.

It serves creative cocktails, allows you to dine in pure gourmet style and really gets the emotions going with its elegant and refined design, combining natural materials such as wood and stone with modern and minimalist elements. And for those seeking even cosier atmospheres, the Rock Club terrace can be intimate and exclusive in the best possible way, with a separate entrance that ensures privacy.

The July lineup at Phi Beach features Jimmy Sax, Bob Sinclar, Bazar By Sasson, Francis Mercier, Claptone, and Fiona Kraft. In August, stepping up to the decks between Tuesday 1st and Sunday 27th will be the likes of Jayda G, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Carl Cox, Bora Uzer, Folamour, Bob Sinclar, Desiree, Tale Of Us, Fideles, Jimmy Sax, Bazar By Sasson, Kungs, Themba, Parallelle, Meduza, Peggy Gou, Claptone, Purple Disco Machine, Bedouin, Diplo, Blond:ish, Matt Sawyer, Fatboy Slim, and Jamie Jones.  September will feature special guest appearances by Louie Vega and Themba to close out an epic summer.

These are all true heavyweights in the DJ world, always headlining the best clubs worldwide from Ibiza to Miami, from London to the Emirates, and so you can be sure of a truly unforgettable time when they headline Phi Beach so make sure you check it out this summer.

JUN 03 I TONY HUMPHRIES
JUN 10 | SHIMZA
JUN 17 | PABLO FIERRO
JUN 24 | MIND AGAINST
JUN 30 | CLAPTONE
JUL 01 | THEMBA
JUL 08 | WHOMADEWHO
JUL 15 | JIMMY SAX
JUL 22 I BOB SINCLAR
JUL 28 | BAZAR BY SASSON
JUL 29 | FRANCIS MERCIER
JUL 30 | CLAPTONE
JUL 31 I FIONA KRAFT
AUG 01 I JAYDA G
AUG 02 | BLACK COFFEE
AUG 03 I DJ TENNIS
AUG 04 | CARL COX
AUG 05 | BORA UZER
AUG 06 | FOLAMOUR
AUG 07 | BOB SINCLAR
AUG 08 | DESIREE
AUG 09 | TALE OF US – FIDELES
AUG 10 | JIMMY SAX
AUG 11 | BAZAR BY SASSON
AUG 12 | KUNGS
AUG 13 I THEMBA
AUG 14 | PARALLELLE
AUG 15 | MEDUZA
AUG 16 | PEGGY GOU
AUG 17 | BLACK COFFEE
AUG 18 | CLAPTONE
AUG 19 | PURPLE DISCO MACHINE
AUG 20 | BOB SINCLAR
AUG 21 | BEDOUIN
AUG 22 | DIPLO
AUG 23 | BLOND:ISH
AUG 24 | MATT SAWYER
AUG 25 I FATBOY SLIM
AUG 26 | JIMMY SAX
AUG 27 | JAMIE JONES
SEP 02 I LOUIE VEGA
SEP 09 I THEMBA

LooseFest Reveals Stage Splits

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Sean Paul, Craig David, Chase & Status, Patrick Topping and more headline

LooseFest is the North East’s largest and most ambitious music festival and it makes a welcome return on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August at the expansive inner-city green space, the Town Moor. This year’s is a bumper offering with the likes of  Sean Paul, Chase & Status, Craig David, Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Example, Sigala and Tinie Tempah all playing and now a stage breakdown has been revealed so you can plan your weekend right, but not before you get the last remaining tickets at http://www.loosefest.com.
On Saturday playing the Capital Stage will be the likes of Belters Only, Goodboys, Example, Joel Corry, Nathan Dawe, Sean Paul, Sigala, Tinchy Stryder and more. Trick is headlined by a three hour set from Patrick Topping, plus Ben Hemsley, Kettama and more. What The Funk welcomes A-Trak, Crazy P Soundsystem, Dam Swindle, Fat Tony, Horse Meat Disco and Kenny Dope and Mixtape brings Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Black Legend, Devlin, DJ Luck & Mc Neat, Kathy Brown and Phats & Small.
On Sunday, Capital brings Chase & Status (DJ), Craig David, Jax Jones, Wes Nelson, Jess Bays, Special Guest Tinie Tempah and more. Lets Get Loose is Airwolf Paradise, Alan Fitzpatrick, Archie Hamilton, East End Dubs, Franky Wah, Hot Since 82, Meg Ward, Sorley and Syreeta and Worried About Henry line up Andy C, Sub Focus & Dimension, Kings of the Rollers, Harriet Jaxxon, My Nu Leng and many more. Utopiar then has sounds from the likes of Andy Whitby, Billy Gillies, Flip & Fill, Ultrabeat and more.
Next to the music across five incredible arenas, LooseFest offers a street food village, funfair, a range of bars and vendors and unique immersive activations, the festival’s very own digital Metaverse as well as excellent transport links and plenty of local accommodation and Air BnBs.
LooseFest has grown at an incredible rate since its debut in Herrington Park in 2021. Last year it set an all new standard for events in the North East and 2023 will be bigger and better than ever. The team behind the festival is made up of experienced industry experts, having created and curated some of the region’s best events, venues, and festivals over the past 10 years. Last year’s event created hundreds of jobs for the local community, working with as many local suppliers as possible, bringing in over £12m to the local economy and delivering an amazing experience to tens of thousands of party goers from across the UK.

All Hail The Queens: EXIT Festival announce two awe-inspiring, all-female concepts for its 2023 edition

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Gender representation on the festival billing has been a big topic in the music Industry for the past few years, and every year, EXIT is working closer towards gender equity in their lineup.
The colossal  Dance Arena will kick-start with an awe-inspiring, all-female lineup, mixing the best and the brightest local female artists with the mighty queens of the international electronic music scene. The famous trench in the medieval Petrovaradin Fortress, dubbed by many as the best dance floor in the world, will welcome Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Vylana, Tijana T, Miju, and Lanna on July 6th.
Along with the all-female day electronic concept on Dance Arena, EXIT’s Gorski List Main Stage will bring all-female hip hop day on Saturday July 8th, led by the powerful women of the Balkan scene – Senidah, Sajsi MC, Mimi Mercedez, and Kejt.
Many slots on various festival’s stages will feature female artists or bands led by females. Main stage will feature fabulous Charlie Tee, Soki Tukker, Lady Lee/iLee as well as local heavy metal act Jenner and world famous Epica. Dance Arena will also present supertalented Layla Benitez and Gioli & Assia live. Fusion stage is bringing regional stars such as Zoe Kida, Bojana Vunturišević, Freekind and Dina Jashari, while alternative electronic oasis NSNS stage will feature acts such as Anetha, Avalon Emerson, Carlita, Desiree, Raven, Cici, Katalina, Asari and Jovana Takač. One of EXIT’s emerging stages, Gang Beats, dedicated to regional trap scene will feature perfomances by MC’s and vocalists Macha Ravel, tam, Jymenik, Mlada Beba, Thea, Bejbi Motorola, Micka Lifa, Zevin and Pachamama stage will present amazing Vylana Marcus, Hearts Liberated, Laura Escude, Shi Cu, Julija Castellucci, Dragana Balić (Sarasvati Druna Bend) and Klo Klo.
In the world where women are “far less likely to be picked by A&R, far less likely to invest in”, EXIT once again leads the change by signing festival’s youngest ever performer,  Lanna, as the first artist of newly launched Music & Talent Office – EXIT Echosystem. Lanna’s journey to stardom began when she first performed at EXIT at the age of 13, as the youngest-ever act to take the stage at the multiple European festival champion, and she has already performed alongside the most prominent global music stars, including Paul Kalkbrenner and Indira Paganotto. Her ascent will continue as part of the unique all-female concept on Dance Arena on July 6, alongside with the most powerful women of the global electronic music scene – Nina Kraviz, Indira Paganotto, and Amelie Lens!
This years’s edition of EXIT Festival is taking place at Petrovaradin fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia from July 6th to 9th.