One of the biggest names in dance music, Afrojack will be bringing his unmistakable style of Dutch house music that’s won him millions of fans across the globe. This dance icon is guaranteed to bring a major party with a soundtrack of the highest caliber. When asked about playing Ultra Europe, he said “Playing Ultra for the first time many years ago was a big highlight in my career and has been every year since, so I'm very much looking forward to playing their first ever Ultra Europe event in Croatia this year. I can't wait to see what they've got in store, because if Miami's anything to go by, I know it will be amazing”.
His compatriot Hardwell has had an astonishing past couple of years and shot to astonishing heights on the back of a series of exquisite releases that have earned him great recognition, including his remix of Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” and of “Chasing The Sun” by The Wanted which topped the Billboard Dance chart. Expect the freshest in progressive and electro when this maestro is behind the decks in Split.
Tickets for general admission for the first two days of the festival on 12th and 13th July at the Poljud stadium in Split are available for the low price of €60, and for the VIP package tickets start at €100; head to www.ultraeurope.com to purchase them now. Tickets for the third day of the festival at the Hotel Amfora Grand Beach Resort on the beautiful island of HVAR will go on sale early this year.
Steve Aoki, the impulsive musician from California of Japanese descent, is sensational and unstoppable. He is the founder of today’s most dynamic record label, Dim Mak Records, which has released more than 250 productions from the best bands and formations. His latest work, “It’s The End of the World As We Know It”, was released stylishly on December 21st, 2012. The master of electro house parties will be a co-headliner on the Main Stage getting the maximum out of the fans.
For years now the crowd of Balaton Sound pushes for Justice. The number one international stars of Ed Banger Records have music without genre boundaries: from catchy tunes and cool hits they can easily switch to something more brutal and offensive. Nowadays, no one knows better what French electronic music is cool for and for sure they also know how they can mobilize the crowd in Zamárdi…
Usually at the acts of Bloody Beetroots tens of thousands of fans go crazy while the boys rock the stage wearing masks in the state of full euphoria – after a long time, this year again, in front of the Hungarian audience!
First time in Balaton Sound history Dada Life will play for the satisfaction of many. The outlandish electro house duo from Scandinavia is known for their crazy live sets, lately becoming one of the most important festival headliners all around the world.
The lakeside event will also host Hardwell, a shamelessly young and talented Dutch titan, possessing a fan base of hundreds of thousands by being a progressive and electro house musician, producer and record label owner. He smashed into the music industry, amongst the best, at the age of 23 and now he is ranked within the top 10 on DJ Mag’s top 100 DJ list for 2012.
Amon Tobin is known for his original work by having a boundless and unique sound. His newest electronic vision is hooked to the world of hip-hop, but also connected to the dark side of grime and dubstep. This year those who need a real e-music indulgence should check out the “Amon Tobin presentsTwo Fingers” DJ set. The mainly instrumental set is a truly creative project by being super-massive, expressive and eclectic.
In addition to the line-up, one of the most promising French DJ and producer, Brodinski, is also confirmed for the 2013 Sound. His dynamic sets are primarily based on the bass-lines of house and moving techno themes staying wide open to minimal as well.
Prominent performer of the Berlin electronic scene, DJ and producer, founder of Innervisions Record label, Dixon, is also announced among the firsts in Zamárdi. He is well-known also outside Germany for his eclectic and floating deephouse mixed with funky house.
2013 kicks off to a great start with 8 exciting reasons to buy tickets to the event. However within days there might be a lot more to be excited for! The organizers of Balaton Sound will step on the red carpet of the European Festival Awards in Groningen, The Netherlands, to join the best of the continent. It is in itself an outstanding recognition for the Sound to be considered in the Top 10 of its European category. Fingers crossed!
