Festivals

Time Warp Announces “Two Days / Two Stages” will Return this Autumn

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Date: 3rd & 4th November 2023
Location: Maimarkthalle Mannheim, Germany
Tickets: https://time-warp.de (Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM)

The third much-anticipated edition of Time Warp’s “Two Days / Two Stages” returns with even more talent this November

This compact but high-impact concept is all about cutting-edge sound and production across the Maimarkthalle and Maimarkt Club at Time Warp’s spiritual home of Mannheim. It is the last show before 2024’s historic 30th Anniversary of Time Warp and buying a ticket for this event gets you prioritised access to the presale for that one.

Capacity is strictly limited and last year’s event sold out, so register now for Early Bird Access at https://www.time-warp.de.

Playing this formidable two day party will be an exciting selection of artists and the most diverse mix of sounds and scenes Time Warp has ever assembled. Many of them will be making their much anticipated Time Warp debuts such as Italian powerhouses 999999999, rave maker and Houndstooth artist Anastasia Kristensen, new generation French talent Anetha, a unique live show from Brutalismus 3000, Berlin based Clara Cuvé, Kiev based Berghain regular Daria Kolosova, melodic techno’s Deborah De Luca, the exuberant psychedelic techno of FKA.m4a, Madrid trailblazer Indira Paganotto as well as KI/KI, Somewhen, SPFDJ and Trym plus returning favourites Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, Black Coffee, Tale Of Us, Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Kobosil, PAN-POT, Patrick Mason and many more.

Back in April, Time Warp reopened all floors of Maimartk for the first time in years and it made for an unforgettable reunion for the electronic community. Now this carefully distilled version returns once more for two days of serious sound from a mix of young and fresh talents and returning favourites.

This unique, no-filler all-killer celebration of underground music from the vanguard is one of Time Warp’s most unique events. Make sure you are part of it by getting your ticket at https://www.time-warp.de. Access to discounted Early Bird tickets is to be granted to everyone signing up to the newsletter. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday at 6PM alongside news of the day splits.

Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM

LINE UP A-Z

999999999
Adam Beyer
Anastasia Kristensen
Anetha
Anfisa Letyago
ARTBAT
Black Coffee
Brutalismus 3000 live
Clara Cuvé
Daria Kolosova
Deborah De Luca
FKA.m4a
Indira Paganotto
KI/KI
Klangkuenstler
Kobosil
Mochakk
Nina Kraviz
PAN-POT
Patrick Mason
Somewhen
SPFDJ
Sven Väth
Tale Of Us
Trym
Valentina Luz

Amnesia Events Powered by size? and Adidas Originals

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The world’s most famous super club Amnesia has partnered with peerless footwear specialists size? and globally recognised adidas Originals for this 2023 season. 

The two cultural powerhouses will come together to brand Do Not Sleep on 7th June with Jackmaster and Sidney Charles b2b Yaya and Manchester´s favourite trio Mason Collective, and sponsor the Pyramid opening on June 11th with a special three-way back to back between Ricard Villalobos, Raresh and Franco Cinelli on the Terraza next to Nima Gorji and Cuartero while the Main Room welcomes Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the closing party which is always the most epic of the year.

size? and adidas Originals also sponsor Pyramid parties with headliners including Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Ricardo Villabolos, Nina Kraviz, Raresh, Richie Hawin and more, plus events with the all-inclusive party that is HE.SHE.THEY. with several exciting activations throughout the season.

For each of these special collaborative events, you can expect size? and adidas Originals to pull out all the stops and take things to a new level with special branding, unique video mapping on the Amnesia entrance wall, special bus wrap and plenty more across the season.

Says size? on the partnership, “‘With the summer season upon us, we’re really excited to announce our partnership alongside adidas Originals with iconic super club Amnesia for the full season in Ibiza. Here at size? We are incredibly passionate about music with our established size?sessions franchise providing a versatile platform for all music lovers to be part of and tune in to. We’ll also be sponsoring some of the most renowned nights on the Balearic island; Pyramid, Do Not Sleep, Amnesia Present and HE/SHE/THEY. We can’t wait to see what the season has to offer.”

Neil Evans, Music Director at Amnesia Ibiza says, “It’s a real pleasure to be working alongside two forward thinking brands. We have been looking for a perfect brand alignment for sometime and we have a like minded partnership for the future.”

This is a huge coming together of some mighty forces in the worlds of music and fashion that will be truly unforgettable.

SummerDaze 2023 Announces Black Eyed Peas, Farruko, Zara Larsson and D Block Europe as Headliners

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15th & 18th August ONLY

THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK – SUMMERDAZE

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Having become a true summer highlight, SummerDaze Festival is back this August with the hottest music a-listers around!

The main event will take place on the 15th August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems X and Creamfields, and the second will be held on the 18th of August, in collaboration with Radio M20 at the Ta’ Qali Picnic Area.

The event on the 15th of August will be headlined by music icons BLACK EYED PEAS, Puerto Rican megastar FARRUKO, Swedish hitmaker ZARA LARSSON & the platinum selling British collective D BLOCK EUROPE, supported by BBC RADIO 1 Dance Anthems’ very own Charlie Hedges.

On the 18th of August, audiences will be treated to an Italian extravaganza with DEEJAY TIMES’s very own ALBERTINO, FARGETTA, MOLELLA & PREZIOSO with Live Performances by superstar rapper and producer SALMO, TV personality, singer and social media influencer ELETTRA LAMBORGHINI, “the king of Italian reggaeton” FRED DE PALMA and 90’s megastars HADDAWAY & DOUBLE YOU.

Tickets will be sold at €10 for each main event. These will include a reusable plastic cup to be used throughout the festival in accordance with efforts to reduce plastic waste, as well as festival merchandise that will be given away at the event.

The 11th – 18th of August will be a week you don’t want to miss. Follow updates on all social platforms and get your tickets from www.summerdazemalta.com

Winners announced for Heavy Music Awards 2023

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Tonight, the Heavy Music Awards 2023 has announced the winners of their 2023 event, at the world’s biggest celebration of rock and metal music at OVO Arena Wembley. 

In the seventh year of the awards, 17 artists, festivals, and icons collected their revered Heavy Music Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the heavy music scene. Taking place at the historic and iconic OVO Arena Wembley– following a huge venue upgrade – a landmark year for rock and metal music to an audience of 5,000 fans and industry guests. With awards presented by Kerrang! Radio’s Alex Baker and the red carpet hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe and Nels Hylton, the event saw some of the biggest names in heavy music grace the legendary stage. 

Renowned for showcasing the diverse global icons of heavy music at the annual event, this year saw a huge range of artists pick up awards. The acclaimedBest Album award went to US breakthrough metal titans Bad Omens, for their album The Death Of Peace Of Mind. Meanwhile, Halestorm – who also performed an intimate unplugged set at the event with lauded guitarist Sophie Lloyd – accepted the award for Best International Artist, cementing their status as theband not to miss when they’re in the UK. Additional performances from Creeper, Loathe, Underoath and Boston Manor raised the roof, playing hit after hit for the packed arena. 

The seminal Pioneer Award has been awarded to Biffy Clyro in honour of their trailblazing innovation in heavy music and outstanding contribution in delivering rock into the mainstream. Another legend recognised at the awards was broadcaster and BBC Radio 1 Rock Show DJ Daniel P Carter, receiving the Icon Award for his steadfast dedication in championing the scene throughout his storied career. 

Gothic storytellers Motionless In White took home the award for Best Video for their visually striking Werewolf and its graphic depiction of a graveyard party. Yorkshire hardcore icons Malevolence were awarded Best Album Artwork for the artistically expansive sleeve of Malicious Intent, created by the iconic Eliran Kantor. Vukovi took the award for Best Production following the breakout success of 2022’s NULA and put on a fiery transatlantic performance with pink princess Scene Queen. 

UK artists were also recognised by two awards, with the incendiary Skindred winning Best UK Live Artist whilst fast-rising anonymous collective Sleep Token topped the tables and won Best UK Artist. 2022’s Best Live Artist winners Enter Shikari took the prize for Best Single with The Void Stares Back ft. Wargasm. More Heavy Music Awards alumni sought out wins also, with Germany’s Electric Callboy taking home the win for Best International Live Artist this year, after taking home the Best Video for Pump It last year. 

The breakthrough categories recognised the up-and-coming artists breathing fresh life into the scene. Winners of Best UK Breakthrough Artist were Nottingham pop-punkers As December Falls, whilst breakaway TikTok star Charlotte Sands won Best Breakthrough Album. Emo-crossover newcomers Static Dress took home the Best Breakthrough Live Artist whilst nu-metal provocateur Scene Queen took home Best International Breakthrough Artist. 

Recognising not only the artists, but also the scene that facilities them, the Heavy Music Awards shared two awards acknowledging festivals, with Teddy Rocks being announced earlier this week as winners of the H Award, whilst the annual metalhead pilgrimageof Download Festival took the award forBest Festival. 

The Heavy Music Awards was attended by celebrities includingsecret heavy music fans Ed Gamble, Joel Dommett, Dougie and Danny from McFly and guitarist Sophie Lloyd,  

Since its inception back in 2017, the Heavy Music Awards has certified itself as a staple of the heavy music calendar, supporting bands from their seminal gigs all the way up to sold out, globe-trotting stadium tours. This year was no different, marked by an incredible venue upgrade, a record number of performances and a truly unforgettable event, setting the tone for years to come.

Wellnergy Festival Partners With Spectrum First To Create First Safe Space For Neurodiverse Attendees

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Wellnergy Festival is excited to announce its plans to become one of the most inclusive festivals in the UK as it partners with Spectrum First to create the first ever neuro-inclusivity festival safe space which will cater for all neurotypes.
Attending events involving large groups of people or crowds can be difficult for neurodivergent people. This can create issues on a daily basis when needing to do things that are necessary, such as food shopping as well as impacting things that people might want to experience, including going to events like festivals.

Hopefully, this partnership will mean that people who would not usually go to such spaces feel safe in the knowledge that not only can they attend, but that they will be fully welcomed, understood and supported when they do.

Nick Steiert, founder of Wellnergy says, “Wellnergy is a very inclusive brand, so when it was suggested that we try and foster this even more by making our festival neuro-inclusive, it lit a spark inside of me and I jumped at the opportunity to try and make this happen.”
Gemma Barstow, Spectrum First added, “festivals, art and culture have been shown to have a positive impact on neurodivergent individuals, many of whom are creative and artistically minded themselves, however research has often shown these spaces to be inaccessible for a wide variety of reasons including, but absolutely not limited to, their sensory experiences.”
Working with Wellnergy will allow Spectrum First to bring its understanding of neuro inclusion to a festival space for the first time, focusing on how to support neurodivergent people to feel safe, supported but most importantly able to enjoy a festival whilst connecting with others.
Barstow adds, “We have published an article which demonstrates the choices we are making about this pilot and how best to create the space.  We will also be posting information about what to expect during specific stages of the festival. All of the design is being developed with and by neurodivergent people. Our mantra at Spectrum First is that there is no best practice, because we continually strive to better our methods, the same mantra that will be applied to this project!”
About Spectrum First
With a diverse and skilled team, Spectrum First are informed by cutting-edge critical neurodivergent research and lived experience. Our support is highly adaptable to meet individual needs and as a values driven company we prioritise the people we support alongside our neurodiverse team. We have had over 20 years experience successfully supporting neurominority people and our team has grown significantly in that time as a result of word of mouth and our company ethos.

Echoes from Agartha Reveal Mouthwatering Lineup for Return to Cappadocia

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Echoes from Agartha

Cappadocia, Turkey

July 26th – 31st, 2023

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Echoes From Agartha is one of the most cultured and unique blends of music, art and travel in the world. It runs from July 26 – 31st 2023 in the breathtaking ancient landscapes of Cappadocia in the heart of Anatolia, Turkey and this year will be headlined by Bedouin, Blond:ish, Dixon, Keinemusik, Echonomist, Guy J, Parallelle, Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu and many more.

 

Echoes From Agartha happens across different venues that are all unique and utterly magical. The Zion which is inspired by the Matrix and located in a narrow canyon with tall rock formations that hug the dance floor, creating a cave-like illusion. The IO, a valley surrounded by ancient caves and fairy chimneys dating back to the 4th century and The Yunak Evleri, a rooftop venue that hosts a special sunset party surrounded by the cave rooms. New for this year is Saruhan Caravansary, Friday show in a historic caravanserai, or roadside inn, from the Seljuks Empire where travellers could rest and recover from the day’s journey. There will also be an extra after party for 1200 people in Karakus, a vast ancient cave after the events in Zion and an extra opening cocktail party in the Argos Hotel.

The soundtrack is a deep, spine tingling mix of classy and quality house and electronic from some of the most revered names in the game such as Saga party founders and Human By Default label heads Bedouin, the melodic mastery of Blond:ish, Innervisions founder Dixon, the ever on form Keinemusik, Greek stylist Echonomist, prog innovator Guy J, the acclaimed Parallelle duo plus more from the likes of  Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu, Erdi Irmak, Borak, Cihangir Cinar, Eda, Ezgi, Zoe Dona and The Ace Brothers.

Away from the music, Echoes from Agartha has a wealth of local culture, customs and cuisines to explore. You can plot your own adventure with horseback riding, open air museum visits, classy dinner parties, traditional Turkish arts workshops, cave exploration and hot air balloon rides. All this is for only a few lucky people as the capacity remains limited despite huge global demand, all as a way of keeping a special intimate vibe at the festival.

Echoes from Agartha is a dream-like experience, a mix of music, culture and travel and once in a lifetime opportunity to head to this most historic region with a carefully curated soundtrack.

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Solomun to Headline Family Pikniks Closing Event

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Since 2021, French festival FAMILY PIKNIK has thrown huge events to close its summer and this year on 7th October, SOLOMUN will be the epic headliner in Béziers Arenas in the South of France. Registrations for presale is open until May 31st at http://music.familypiknikfestival.com/closing2023
 
After Boris Brejcha in 2021 and a stunning 2022 closing event with more than 8000 party people in front of Paul Kalkbrenner, underground master chief Solomun will serve up a tremendous show in this monumental arena. The house titan experienced Family Piknik for the first time in 2015 with an exclusive back-to-back with Adriatique. That was before he turned to be one of the true heavyweights of Ibiza and one of the most in demand headliners in the scene.
 
Running his labels Diynamic & 2diy4 for more than 15 years, Solomun has been one of the most influentialtastemakers in the industry, supporting many different musical genres. His last studio album ‘Nobody is Not Loved’, released in 2021, showcased ever more his crossover vision for electronic music, sometimes far away from the dancefloor energy he always shares behind the decks.
 
He rarely plays in the South of France and his set for Family Piknik will be the first since 2019. It’s anevent not to miss and one that confirms Family Piknik’s capacity to regularly seduce the biggest electronic artists in the game. Adding Solomun to its 2023 all-stars summer line-up built around Carl Cox, Ben Böhmer, Adam Beyer, Anna and many other top-level artists, the French festival is even more essential than ever this year.
 
Registrations for presale is open until May 31st at http://music.familypiknikfestival.com/closing2023

Leeds’ all new event space Canvas Yard has made a huge impact on the musical landscapes of the city in its first month

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Canvas Yard is a brand new collaboration between Moda Living and New Citizens. It is Leeds’ largest outdoor event space right in the heart of the city and it gets transformed with cutting edge audio-visual production and a powerful sound system that never fails to deliver the perfect soundtrack for the 4000 attendees who have already experienced the magic of partying there.
Says Stu, “The New Citizens team and I are really happy with how these first events at Canvas Yard went. With such a lack of cultural space in Leeds it was amazing to witness the Hacienda and then Defected audience enjoy themselves and the hard work from all our core team, freelancers and suppliers paying off.”
Eleanor Trigwell, Brand Manager at Moda Living, said: “It was fantastic to see the Hacienda brought to life at Canvas Yard, in what was an amazing celebration of community, collaboration and, of course, music. We are proud to be working with New Citizens to deliver landmark cultural moments such as The Hacienda, and we’re looking forward to an exciting summer of more outstanding events at Leeds’s biggest new outdoor event space.”
The first historic event saw the legendary FAC51 Hacienda head to Leeds for an open air event on Sunday 30th April 2023 with a special Bank Holiday Weekend all dayer with Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Dimitri From Paris, Derrick Carter, Greg Wilson, DJ Paulette, Ralph Lawson and Marshall all laying it down in fine style.
After that, influential house music label Defected made a huge return to Leeds for their first show in the city in over five years on Coronation Bank Holiday Sunday, May 7th, when the likes of Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Arielle Free and Rio Tashan all played.
Next up is the city’s longest running and most loved gathering, The Garden Party. This year it adds an all new second stage with a line up including its most diverse and forward thinking talents to date with Daniel Avery, Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all playing. Next to the music, there is an array of tasty eats and drinks in the food village and a relaxing chill out area making this the most complete Garden Party yet.
Canvas Yard has already set a new party standard in Leeds, and it is only just getting started.

Best of British Dance Music to be Celebrated During ‘Live At The Palace’ over May Bank Holiday Weekend

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Ministry of Sound Classical, Groove Armada, The Shapeshifters, Dave Lee ZR, Ashley Beedle, Tall Paul, and more to feature

Live At The Palace will become the beating heart of the May Bank Holiday with an electrifying concert series featuring some of the most prominent and internationally acclaimed DJs in the electronic dance music scene.

On Saturday 27th May it will be a Ministry of Sound Classical takeover complete with a 32-piece orchestra performing iconic dance classics, completely rearranged and reinterpreted for the 2020s that will have everyone on their feet. Special guests will include The Shapeshifters who have captivated fans for over two decades with their soulful and melodious hits including 2004 classic “Lola’s Theme”. UK Music scene stalwart, Tall Paul, joins the line up bringing his high-octane sets and vivacious energy to the palace and Wrexham’s finest house DJs K-Klass who have worked with everyone from Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Madonna will be transporting everyone back to the dancefloor of Hacienda. Finally, Seamus Haji, DJ, producer and remixer supreme, responsible for some of house music’s most memorable tunes and clublands most unforgettable nights is sure to make Live At The Palace a night to remember.

On Sunday 28th May the titanic electronic duo Groove Armada whose megahits include ‘Superstylin’ and ‘I See You Baby’ have announced their DJ friends joining them for an electrifying Sunday night. Audiences will be in safe hands with house music legend and hitmaker Dave Lee ZR, who has been a driving force in the house music scene since the late 1980s, Ashley Beedle is a true pioneer, making music since the early 1990s, releasing several albums and singles under his own name, as well as with groups such as X-Press 2 and Ballistic Brothers. A recognisable face on the London music scene, Lou Hayter, the former member of Mercury-nominated electro band New Young Pony Club, will bring her unique blend of electro-pop and Raw Silk, an ode to best pals Grace and Steph’s favourite 80s boogie groups will ensure grooves and dancefloor hits a plenty.

Live At The Palace will also return on 28-30 July with artists such as OMD, Emeli Sandé, UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Sinéad Harnett, Lady Blackbird, Blancmange and many more. Robomagic Live is thrilled to be hosting this incredible line-up of talent.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the very best of British house music, with each performer sure to captivate and leave you wanting more.

Tickets: https://robomagiclive.com/live-at-the-palace-may-weekend


Top 5 Acts to See at Loosefest 2023

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LooseFest was the largest festival in history to take over Newcastle’s Town Moor in 2022 and now it is back to do it all again in 2023.

On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August, world class names will roll up and drop musical bombs at the unique green aspic with tens of thousands of happy ravers and next level production.

Get your tickets at http://www.loosefest.com/ then read on to see who is most essential to see this year.

Franky Wah

Franky Wah has become one of the most visible breakout artists in the world over the last few years.

The last year has seen him launch his already widely acclaimed SHÈN Recordings label with a string of superb singles and a standout album, This is SHÈN, featuring almost 30 new tracks, a collaboration with Sasha and everything from breakbeats to progressive to vocal house all making it an impressive body of work.

Alan Fitzpatrick

The big man from Southampton knows how to cook up a storm on the biggest of stages. He is a master of the peak time techno sound thanks to his love of big drums, driving bass and raw synth textures. He is also a fine producer with plenty of hits in his arsenal.  

Hot Since 82

Hailing from Yorkshire but now known around the world, Hot Since 82 is a new school house talent with many hits in his bag. He runs the Knee Deep In Sound label and always brings warmth and depth to his sets.

Andy C

He isn’t called the executioner for no reason: Andy C is a DJ who has been playing his trade for decades. He knows how to mix on any format, can lock in records in an instant then set to work on layering in loops, tension, and new grooves. He can go from hard and fast to slow and deep and everything in between and is the very definition of a journeying DJ.

Patrick Topping

This local lad is sure to be on his A-game as he heads north to play on local ground. He is the Trick label head and regular in Ibiza’s finest clubs so expect only the freshest tech house.