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Soundwave Announces New Names and Boat Parties for Summer 2016

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Soundwave Announces New Names and Boat Parties for Summer 2016

 

  • Soundwave returns to Croatia for its 8th year this summer
  • New names revealed are LTJ Bukem, Congo Natty and Jazzanova 
  • 13 boat parties revealed taking place across glittering Adriatic Sea
  • Names already announced  include Pharoahe Monch, Calibre, Mala, Craig Charles, Fatima & The Eglo Band live, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Channel One Sound System, Riot Jazz, Romare and Harleighblu
  • Clap Clap, Akala, Josey Rebelle, Alexander Nut, Henry Wu, Dan Shake, Jordan Rakei, Harvey Sutherland and more in support
  • For full festival info go to www.soundwavecroatia.com
  • Festival runs from Thursday 4th – Monday 8th August

Soundwave Festival is arguably Europe’s leading intimate odyssey, a musical journey and sun-splashed adventure which takes place on the stunning Dalmatian coastline in the town of Tisno. The festival’s ethos is to do things a little bit differently, and each year it has continued to build a renaissance in Croatia unlike many other events in the region, cultivating a crowd who flock from around the world to what is as much a festival as it is a holiday.

The music is provided by the some of the world’s finest exponents of broken beat, reggae, afro to acid jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk, drum and bass, vocalists, rappers and more, and brings a soundscape to the region which is seldom heard, joining so many dots together into a beautiful single whole.

And with some amazing names already announced, Soundwave are very proud to announce three new additions who each bring a different element to the already wonderfully diverse collection of artists performing this August. Drum and bass pioneer LTJ Bukem is one of the UK’s most iconic names, with his Good Looking label embracing the jazzier, more atmospheric side of the scene. And leading the Jungle Revolution is the amazing Congo Natty; the lauded Rebel MC blends African-inspired rhythms and heavy urban beats in his rousing sets. And finally the revered eclectic collective from Berlin, Jazzanova, have been busy producing, composing, arranging, remixing and DJing for many years, continuing to create magic in clubs, the airwaves, their studio and live on stage, with their label Sonar Kollektiv one of Europe’s most respected. They join Pharoahe Monch, Calibre, Mala, Craig Charles, Fatima & The Eglo Band live, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Channel One Sound System, Riot Jazz, Romare, Harleighblu and many more names already announced.

Soundwave also is announcing its boat party schedule, with each show taking place on the legendary sea-dog, The Argonaughty. No visit to Soundwave is complete without taking to the sparkling seas, with sun-kissed and star-speckled voyages taking place day and night across the Adriatic. The run of boat parties is:

 

THURSDAY

BOAT 1. DUB TO JUNGLE

Plates Records & Circles.

13:00 – 18:00

BOAT 2. THE DISCO BOAT

Bedmo Disco, Origins & Harvey Sutherland.

19:30 – 23:00

 

FRIDAY

BOAT 1. THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK & SOUL BOAT

Craig Charles, Bitesize DJs & Jack Tyson Charles

13:00-16:00

BOAT 2. THE SUNSHINE REGGAE BOAT

Channel One Sound System & Lively Up

16:30-19:30

BOAT 3. TUCKSHOP SUNSET BOAT

Jazzanova / Manu & Ando / Russ Ryan / Tappa / Mentú

20:00-23:00

 

SATURDAY

BOAT 1. SFSC & GOODLIFE PRESENT THE HIPHOP BOAT

Josey Rebelle / Menendez Brothers / TwoGood / Dj Mylz / Bloxed Beats

13:00-16:00

BOAT 2. EGLO RECORDS BOAT

Alexander Nut, Fatima & Noah

16:30-19:30

BOAT 3. THE SOUNDCRASH BOAT

Special Guest TBA, Bamboomann, Mo Fingaz & Bobafatt

20:00-23:00

 

SUNDAY

BOAT 1. TRU-THOUGHTS VS. FIRST WORD RECORDS

With J-Felix, Harleighblu, Gilla

BOAT 2. THE SOUL BOAT (HOW x STFD)

With Dan Shake, Flo Real & Jordan Rakai

16:30-19:30

BOAT 3. DUB TO DRUM&BASS BOAT

DRS / Eva Lazarus / GDC Sound System / Rich Reason (LVLZ)

20:00-23:00

 

MONDAY

BOAT 1. RIOT JAZZ BRASS BAND ON A BOAT

Riot Jazz, Taste The Diff'erence, Chunky & Rich Reason

15:00 – 18:30

BOAT 2. CLOSING BOAT

Staff, friends & family, Dan Shake & Harleighblu

19:30 – 23:00

 

Soundwave takes place at The Garden Resort, a true slice of paradise nestled on the Dalmatian coastline. Blessed with crystal clear azure Adriatic waters, sizzling sunshine and star-lit night skies, the idyllic and intimate setting welcomes a global crowd of music lovers and adventure seekers to Tisno.

The site has the incredible water-side beach bar, where you are so close to the sea you are almost dancing in it, and cosy curl of beach which looks out over the bay. The site’s main stage is a little way behind, perfect for headline acts, and nearby nestled under the canopy of trees is the Olive Grove stage. It’s a beautiful location, everything built around nature, growing like the environment around it, rich with intimacy and a sense of wonder. And a short drive away is the incredible Barbarella’s club, a fully open air space, powered by Funkion One.

Soundwave
Thursday 4th – Monday 8th August 2016
@ The Garden Resort, Petrica Glava 34, 22240, Tisno, Croatia
Just revealed artists: LTJ Bukem, Congo Natty, Jazzanova 

Who join: Pharoahe Monch, Calibre, Mala, Craig Charles, Fatima & The Eglo Live Band, Gentleman's Dub Club, Channel One Sound System, Riot Jazz, Romare, Harleighblu, Clap Clap, Akala, Josey Rebelle, Alexander Nut, Henry Wu, Dan Shake, Jordan Rakei, Harvey Sutherland, J-Felix, Flo Real (Mahogani Music), Chunky, The Menendez Brothers, Werkha, Eva Lazarus, Bambooman, Sarah Williams, White Bobafatt, Mo Fingaz, Gilla, Russ Ryan, Jack Tyson, Charles (trio), DJ Mylz, Tehbis, Normanton Street, Chiminyo, Manu & Ando, re:tract, Rogan Emerald, Amber Sounds, Thirsty Work, Harry Pepper, Alex Crescent, Rogan, The Future Dub Project, Shanty, Olbi Iyah, Shuna Boston, Bloxed Beats, Sounds of Harlowe, French DJ, DJ E, Double D, TWOGOOD, Mount Nakara, In Search of Yard, Melt Out, Touchy Subject, Kid Gorgeous, South London Samba

Friends & family: Soundcrash, New Bohemia, Tru Thoughts, South London Soul Train, Firstword Records, Tuckshop, So Fresh So Clean, Goodlife, Shut The Front Door, Bedmo Disco, Circles The Origins, Bitesize, House of Wax, Sure Shot, P.U.S.H Plates
£125 for 5 days / boat parties £20 + BF
www.soundwavecroatia.com / @soundwavecro

Soundwave Festival Croatia announce full lineup

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Bringing together a list of artists to surpass all that has gone before – from stunning live acts to truly talented producers and the very best sound systems – Soundwave Festival Croatia hosts three stages (and a boat) over five days, as revellers are invited to enjoy the finest boutique festival experience in the ultimate sun-drenched location.

Having curated an intelligent selection of acts that sit at the forefront of their genres, Soundwave Festival Croatia is proud to announce it plays host to Bonobo, DOOM (MF DOOM), Quantic live with Ondatropica and Robert Glasper Experiment as their very special guests. Joining them on the bill are Alice Russell, Ghostpoet, Submotion Orchestra, Riot Jazz, Craig Charles, Com Truise and Channel One Sound System and a whole list of others, making a trip to Soundwave a priority stop on the summer music festival calendar.

Soundwave Festival Croatia’s prominent live aspect ensures a veritable feast of first-class performers. Bonobo brings forward-thinking electronica, with a full live band promising an unforgettable experience. His is one of UK electronica’s most enigmatic live shows. Creating a new sound, Quantic live with Ondatropica reinterprets the tropical musical heritage of Columbia; cheerful collision of styles, there’s everything here from cumbia dance to salsa, and the rhythms of gaita, ska, hip hop, dub and, most of all, fun.

MF DOOM is one of the biggest names in hip hop with slick beats, eccentric wordplay and a unique, sample-heavy production style that is recognised the world over. Robert Glasper Experiment explores fusions of jazz and hip hop. Boldly staking out new musical territory, they transcend genres, drawing from jazz, hip-hop, R&B and rock. 

Alice Russell – a British favourite and a true talent who has collaborated with the likes of Fatboy Slim and Mr Scruff – ranges from samba-infused Latin with tinges of uplifting jazz and funk to a more laidback, hip hop and soul-inspired sound. Mercury Prize nominee Ghostpoet brings his innovative mix of rap and musicality – exciting things from this singer and producer who promises a new album in the spring. Submotion Orchestra is one of the UK’s most interesting and original outfits; drawing upon dubstep, soul, ambient electronica, jazz and dub, their unique music is atmospheric but firmly rooted.

Channel One Soundsystem add the roots and culture flavour from one of the best soundsystems in the world. Com Truise is a true synth enthusiast – a musician whose striking album ‘Galactic Melt’ received praise across the board. Craig Charles – whose Funk and Soul show on BBC Radio 6 Music has a cult following – brings a soulful vibe.

Anchorsong, Kidkanevil and Kelpe deliver their mind-blowing displays of live electronic music including atmospheric favourites, reinterpreted dubstep and slick hip hop samples. Riot Jazz go big and brass. Eliphino had an amazing year in 2012 dabbling in the UK house and garage sound, which he brings to Soundwave. High-energy DJ sets come from the likes of Tempo Clash favourite Om Unit, underground name Kutmah, the inimitable Flako and Jonny Dub, who will get the party moving as they lay down their experimental beats.

Acclaimed British hip hop producer Mr Thing joins the fray. And quality hip hop productions will be championed by the likes of the hotly tipped New Yorker Homeboy Sandman and Chicago-via-Detroit sample-smith Tall Black Guy. Hoya:Hoya’s Jon K and Illum Sphere make an appearance, as do soul and funk connoisseurs Scrimshire, and futuristic sampler Memory9. Ghostly’s prolific one-to-watch Shigeto brings his ambient and explorational production, and Ninja Tune’s dynamic duo Letherette bring their dreamy beats and unique blend of hip hop, R&B and soulful house live. And there’s lots more.

Soundwave Festival Croatia is the place to let loose, unwind and party to quality hip hop, reggae, soul and funk this summer. Set in a secret cove at the heart of Tisno and right on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, The Garden is an utterly beautiful backdrop to one of Europe’s finest boutique festivals. Whether you stay on-site, camp close to the action, or hire an apartment or villa – the site is just a short walk from the small town of Tisno in this idyllic part of Croatia, which sits between Zadar and Split airports. Flights are available from all over the UK and Europe, and transfers will be available to book throughout the festival.

Line-up:

Bonobo (live)

DOOM (MF DOOM)

Quantic & Ondatropica

Robert Glasper Experiment

Alice Russell

Ghostpoet

Submotion Orchestra

Riot Jazz

Craig Charles

Channel One Sound System

Com Truise

Mr Thing & Yungun / Homeboy Sandman / Kutmah / Eliphino / Kidkanevil / Kelpe / Om Unit / Anchorsong / Tall Black Guy / fLako / Shigeto / Letherette (live) / Andrew Ashong / Illum Sphere / Cheeba / Jonny Dub / Jon K / Scrimshire / Memory9 

Dom Servini / Gilla / Tamara Saul / Catching Flies / New York Brass Band / Capitol 1212 / Nubiyan Twist / Phrixus Phrixus / So Flute / Renegade Brass Band / Solko / Phoria / Bedmo Disco / Boba Fatt / General Roots

Soundcrash / Ninja Tune / Tru Thoughts / Tempo Clash  / Hoya:Hoya / Rebel Soul / DOP / Wah Wah 45s / Hyponik / Work It / First Word / Hit&Run / Shadow City  / Sounddhism / La Raffinerie / Well Founded Crew / MIMM / Holy Dubs / Shake / Gretchen / Astro Jazz / Taste The Difference / Tuesday Club / Keep Up

As Soundwave Festival Croatia marks its fifth anniversary, you’re invited to join the fun for the most epic festival yet, as the organisers pull out all the stops to make this a music holiday to remember. Grab your slice of action and indulge in a blissful combination of sunshine, music and revelry!

For a definitive – and truly independent – boutique festival experience with a lineup that never compromises on quality Soundwave Festival Croatia is the place to be this summer. Check out the 2013 teaser video here:

 

Tickets:

Advance tickets £119 (+ booking fee): soundwavecroatia.com/info/tickets/

Soundwave Croatia 2013 artist announcement

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Set in a beautiful secret cove in an idyllic fishing village half-way between Zadar and Split, Soundwave Festival Croatia is the hidden gem of the European Festival circuit. Featuring the best in sunshine music from an array of international and UK artists Soundwave Festival offers you the perfect setting in which to enjoy the music you love with like minded people, and not a wellie in sight!

FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED:

BONOBO
(Full Live Band)
SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA
RIOT JAZZ // CRAIG CHARLES
CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM
KUTMAH // ANCHORSONG (live) // OM UNIT
KIDKANEVIL // YUNGUN & MR THING // ELIPHINO
RICH REASON // GILLA // MIKEY J
plus headliners and many, many more acts to be announced shortly!