Lowlands Festival adds Bazart, Børns, Death From Above, De La Soul, De Staat, DeWolff, DMA's
Already one of the biggest festivals in Holland, Lowlands has made a name for itself on the international festival circuit and prides itself in supplying top notch facilities for it’s visitors. Rivalling festivals such as Reading & Leeds, TRNSMT and Electric Picnic, Lowlands includes is the ultimate festival holiday extravaganza with a line up to match.
‘A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise’ add more massive names to the already immense line up. New additions include; De Staat, Bazart, Børns, Death From Above, De La Soul, DeWolff, DMA's, 47Soul, Agar Agar, Cabbage, Chase Atlantic, Christeene, Confidence Man, Employed to Serve, Ezra Furman, Eefje de Visser – solo, Faisal, Ferocious Dog, The Fever 333, Jade Bird, Kamaal Williams, Kumbia Boruka La Inédita, The Lemon Twigs, Mahalia, Mario Batkovic, The Mauskovic Dance Band, Phlake, Sam Fender, Trixie Whitley, Tshegue, Txarango, YONAKA.
Already one of the biggest festivals in Holland, Lowlands has made a name for itself on the international festival circuit and prides itself in supplying top notch facilities for it’s visitors. Rivalling festivals such as Reading & Leeds, TRNSMT and Electric Picnic, Lowlands includes a wellness village with saunas, hot tubs and sports facilities, dozens of restaurants from all corners of the earth, food and drink stalls, a large market with everything from clothes and vinyl stores to a barber’s shop, its own currency, a local radio station, a daily newspaper (Dutch only) and, last but not least: seven luxury campsites with flushable toilets and hot showers. A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise really is the ultimate summer holiday extravaganza with a line up to match.
Full Line up
Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, James Bay,
Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Gavin James, Gogol Bordello, Grizzly Bear, Jacob Banks, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Nick Murphy, Nils Frahm, Patti Smith, Rag’N’Bone Man, Richie Hawtin Close, Spinvis, De Staat, Stormzy, Tom Odell
$uicideboy$, Âme II Âme, Bazart, Ben UFO, Bicep (live), The Blaze, Børns, BROCKHAMPTON, Charlotte De Witte, Daniel Avery, David August, Death From Above, De La Soul, DeWolff, DMA's, Fatima Yamaha, Floating Points (solo live), George FitzGerald (live), Ho99o9, Jarreau Vandal, Jordan Rakei, Kiasmos, Lauv, Little Simz, Louis The Child,, Max Cooper, Maribou State, Metro Area (hybrid dj set), Motor City Drum Ensemble, Mr Carmack (dj set), Peggy Gou, Protoje & The Indiggnation, Protomartyr, Red Axes, Rhye, San Holo, Sevdaliza, Sofi Tukker, Surgeon, Tom Trago (presents Bergen live), Warhaus, The Wombats, Yaeji, 47Soul, Agar Agar, Amber Run, Avalon Emerson, Born in Flamez, Cabbage, Cartiez, Chase Atlantic, Christeene, Confidence Man, David Vunk, Dinamarca, Dr. Rubinstein, Eefje de Visser – solo, Employed to Serve, Ezra Furman, Faisal, Ferocious Dog, The Fever 333, Jacin Trill, Jade Bird, Job Sifre, Joost, Kamaal Williams, Kumbia Boruka, La Inédita, Leafs, The Lemon Twigs, Lorenzo Senni, Luwten, Lyzza, Mahalia, Mario Batkovic, Marlon Williams, The Mauskovic Dance Band, Metrik, Oceanic, Phlake, Rolling Blackouts, Coastal Fever, Sam Fender, Torus, Trixie Whitley, Tshegue, Txarango, Volvox, YONAKA, Zeal & Ardor
More acts will be announced soon with over 250 acts in total performing at this years event.
Watch the 2017 Aftermovie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMQaqscEYE
The 26th edition of ‘A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise’ will take place at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen from 17 to 19 August. Just over hours drive or train journey from Amsterdam ‘A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise’ is exactly what it promises to be: a true backpacker’s Garden Of Eden and Holland’s most adventurous cultural outdoor event, with an extensive program with over 250 acts offering only the best in alternative music, film, theatre, comedy, visual arts literature and science.
For three days in August, a township with thousands of inhabitants arises in the middle of the country.
The Lowlands festival features heavyweight headliners, impressive installations including the new armadillo featuring the renowned chimney stacks and no less than twelve stages (among which a cinema and theatre), going by the names of Alpha, Bravo, Heineken, Lima, Juliet, X-Ray, Echo. All stages are covered too, so you can enjoy all the music and entertainment come rain or shine.
Fun facts about Lowlands
• Lowlands has two backstage pet horses who’ve been living there since the first edition of Lowlands in 1993 who love to cuddle with the backstage crew.
• Lowlands has a wellness village with hot tubs and saunas and where you can participate in all day long yoga sessions and get a massage.
• The festival site Lowlands takes place on every year used to be part of the sea, but it has been drained in the fifties to create a brand new province in The Netherlands. It still lays 3 meters below sea level.
• Since the first edition in 1993 there’s always has been an area at Lowlands that’s open 24 hours a day, so the party really never stops.
• Lowlands has it’s own TV station: Lowlands TV (LTV) which broadcasts only original and on site created content all festival long on big screens all over the festival grounds.
• Lowlands also has it’s own daily newspaper with Lowlands news, reviews and previews which is distributed on the camp site every festival morning.
• Lowlands Festivals includes a theatre where you can see dance, comedy and drama plays + has an cinema.
• Lowlands only sells 3 day-tickets and no separate day tickets, which means everybody’s there for the whole weekend.
• At Lowlands 2016 Dutch Olympic gymnast Yuri van Gelder was dismissed from the Olympic Games in Brazil a week before the finals because of consuming alcohol. Lowlands decided to give him a second chance and offered him the opportunity to perform his routine on the rings at the Alpha stage for a huge festival crowd.
Tickets
Tickets available via Ticketmaster (direct link: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Lowlands-Festival-tickets/artist/1672455) and include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad.. 3 days tickets from £165 available at www.lowlands.nl/english
Camping and Glamping
Your festival ticket includes camping at the seven luxury campsites with flushable toilets and hot showers. There are also plenty of affordable camping and gllamping options from basic tent packages to teepees, wooden huts or caravans. Perfect if you don’t want to carry all your camping gear with you and for a stress free festival experience Book now here: http://gllamcamp.nl/en
Escape the real world with unique festival experiences
Escapism is one of the primary reasons that festival-goers around the world travel far and wide to their favourite events. Wherever they are located, festivals provide a unique experience, sheltering attendees from the outside world and promoting a positive attitude and an environment of acceptance.
EXIT Festival, Serbia
What better way to escape the real world than partying in the Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the river Danube?
With a worldwide audience travelling from far and wide to attend, EXIT truly boasts a diverse crowd, one of the many enticing aspects of the event. The award winning festival has something for music lovers of all genres with a diverse mix of artists performing on numerous stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels. Dance alongside 20,000 people in the iconic dance arena while the sun rises over the fortress walls and feel truly immersed in the festival experience. With such captivating moments EXIT Festival truly allows attendees to escape from the real world. This year’s lineup is already shaping up to be the best yet, with artists including David Guetta, Grace Jones, MIgos, Fever Ray, LP, Ziggy Marley, Adam Beyer B2B Ida Engberg, Alice Merton, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Slaves, Solomun, Take of Us. Idles and many more all set to appear. The already stacked lineup continues to get bigger and bigger with each announcement, and with plenty more names still yet to be unveiled, the 2018 edition of EXIT Festival will undoubtedly be the most impressive to date.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org
Lowlands Festival, The Netherlands
Set in a remote location in The Netherlands just over an hours drive from Amsterdam, Lowlands allows attendees to disconnect from the real world in a
township with thousands of inhabitants that arises in the middle of the country for three days in August. Lowlands features heavyweight headliners, impressive installations including the new armadillo featuring the renowned chimney stacks and no less than twelve stages (going by the names of Alpha, Bravo, Heineken, Lima, Juliet, X-Ray, Echo. Offering a unique selection of film, stand-up comedy, visual arts, literature, and street theatre, the festival has the feel of civilisation separate from modern society, allowing attendees to truly immerse themselves in the activities offered. All stages are covered too, so you can enjoy all the music and entertainment come rain or shine As the sun sets and the night draws in, the atmosphere intensifies, making the festival’s performances more mind-blowing than ever. Playing host to artists from a wide variety of genres, the festival undoubtedly has something for everybody, and boasts a star-studded lineup filled with iconic artists. This year’s lineup includes appearances from the likes of Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, James Bay, Bonobo, Patti Smith, Rag’N’Bone Man, Richie Hawtin, Stormzy, Tom Odell, Charlotte De Witte, and many more.
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018. More info available at lowlands.nl
Positivus Festival, Latvia
Feel truly separated from the real world at Positivus Festival in Latvia, which takes place surrounded by woodland and next to the picturesque Baltic coastline. Catering to the whole family, Positivus offers a wide range of activities for attendees as well as transporting chart-topping headliners, underground emerging talent and exciting art and dance stages to their unspoiled atmospheric coastal setting amid stunning woodland.Festival goers can dip their toes in the Baltic sea, take in the atmosphere and feel at one with nature beneath on a hammock beneath the trees, browse the arts and crafts market at ease or taste a selection of the finest cuisine at the food court. This long-running festival remains a favourite due to its separation from the real world, allowing attendees to feel at one with nature in the midst of one of Europe’s most beautiful locations. This year’s edition will see performances from the likes of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Prodigy, Years & Years, Tove Lo, Mura Masa, Lauv and more.
Positivus takes place from 20 - 22 July 2018. More info available at positivusfestival.com
Sea Star Festival, Croatia
Set amongst exquisite Croatian coastline, Sea Star Festival is the ultimate location for relaxation and rejuvenation. This beach resort event promotes tranquillity and provides the perfect opportunity to unwind, with attendees left stunned by the picturesque landscape. Watch the sunset from the beach and be part of one of the most breath taking festival experiences in the world. Truly feel separated from reality surrounded by likeminded electronic music enthusiasts experiencing the picturesque landscape alongside exceptional live performances. The festival offers a stacked electronic lineup featuring the likes of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Robin Schulz, Paul Van Dyk, Francois X, Luke Slater and Tommy Four Seven plus performances from artists including as Hurts and Disciples, all of whom will provide unforgettable performances, made even more powerful by the awe-inspiring backdrop.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
Secret Solstice Festival, Iceland
Iceland's Secret Solstice is a destination for festival goers with a passion for the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Each year the festival welcomes an eclectic lineup to the naturally breathtaking country for main stage sets, glacier raves, lava tunnel shindigs, midnight sun boat parties and secret lagoon blowouts. Other tourist attractions also include volcanic beaches, epic midnight sunsets where daylight reins 24/7, Game of Thrones filming locations, jaw-dropping waterfalls and the infamous Blue Lagoon.Never failing to deliver a huge lineup spanning multiple genres, the festival has continued to cement its position as one of the world’s most sought-after events. Held during the Summer Solstice when the sun never sets, the festival is a truly unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Enjoy this surreal phenomenon and feel at-one with nature during the festival which showcases the international artist alongside the best homegrown talent. year’s lineup includes Slayer, Stormzy, Gucci Mane, Clean Bandit, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Steve Aoki, Goldlink, J Hus, Skream and A-Trak, , Dreamwife, IMADDB and more.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
Dutch Showcase Announced for The Great Escape - Canshaker Pi, Pip Blom, Pitou, Naaz, The Homesick and more!
The Netherlands are this years lead international country for The Great Escape and we can now announced the date and time of the showcase, so get ready to discover the country’s most prominent rising stars in partnership with the Dutch Music Export.
Having already built solid foundations in and outside their home country these acts represent a variety of genres from alternative noise rock and garage to indie folk, quirkpop and singer songwriters with beautiful vocal harmonies. There really is something for everyone and these acts are ones to keep on your radar in 2018.
10 acts will perform at a special showcase event on Friday 18th May 2018 at Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton. See set times below.
Komedia
12.00: Rosemary & Garlic
12.45: Pitou
13.30: Nana Adjoa
14.30: Pip Blom
15.30: Canshaker Pi
Komedia Studio Bar
12.15: Day Fly
13.00: Charlie & the lesbians
13.45: Paceshifters
14.30: The Homesick
15.30: Iguana Death Cult
Said Canshaker Pi "After having played dozens of shows in the UK over the last year, it’s a huge honor to play The Great Escape among our Dutch friends this year. We love coming back to Brighton and join the awesome Dutch wave of bands ready to take over Europe!"
"We played last year's TGE and it was such a great festival that even in the pouring rain we had the best time walking through Brighton checking out cool bands like Shame and Goat Girl. We're honoured to play this year again, especially because we're in the company of the cream of the Dutch crop with acts like The Homesick, Canshaker Pi and so many more." Says Pip Blom.
The Dutch Music Export is a longstanding partner at The Great Escape festival, since year one the Dutch Impact party has been a highlight in the convention programme. For thirteen years Dutch artists have provided festival go-ers with many incredible and memorable performances from artists such as, Amber Arcades, Dope D.O.D, Jacco Gardner, Jameszoo and Klangstof,
Other shows where you can see the Dutch bands playing during The Great Escape:
Thursday 17th May
7:15pm - Pip Blom - Paganini Ballroom
9:30pm - Pitou - Unitarian Church
10:15pm - Iguana Death Cult - Green Door Store
Friday 18th May
8:15pm - Day Fly - The Walrus
8:15pm - Nana Adjoa - Marine Room (Harbour Hotel)
9pm - Naaz - Sallis Benney Theatre
10pm - Canshaker Pi - Horatio’s
10:30pm - Paceshifters - Volks
Saturday 19th May
4:30pm - Brass Rave Unit - Jubilee Square
7.15pm - Charlie & the lesbians - Green Door Store
8:30pm - Rosemary & Garlic - Unitarian Church
9:15pm - Pip Blom - Prince Albert
10:15pm - The Homesick - Green Door Store
Find out more about the bands below and if you’d like an interview or guestlist to the showcase please let us know.
More info on bands here: http://www.dutch-impact.nl/category/festivals/the-great-escape
Brought to you by Dutch Music Export, powered by Eurosonic Noorderslag, Dutch Performing Arts and Buma Cultuur. With the kind support by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
About the artists
Brass Rave Unit
Brass Rave Unit delivers high octane muscle and lung powered raves at any location and at any time. They gained notoriety by playing in the Amsterdam club scene, toppling over the DJ-stand and playing with all their might to remind people that live music and real instruments are still the best ingredients for an all-out party.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/brassraveunit/
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arQAgRRwopA
Canshaker Pi
Canshaker Pi's inflammable brand of indie rock, their relentless energy and highly-strung stage antics have earned them the title of one of the best Dutch live bands. Their debut record was produced by Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and landed them gigs at every major festival in The Netherlands and sent them all around Europe, spreading havoc, excitement and awe. While expanding their territory by winning hearts and minds one by one the band is also working on a new record.
Website: http://www.canshakerpi.nl/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/canshaker-pi-rocks
Charlie & the lesbians
Charlie and his lesbians clearly take no prisoners. The primitive instigations of this smouldering collective of curiosities have shaken numerous cellars and venues. The group from Eindhoven released a gruesome single and debut EP in 2017. The Lost Boy EP was released on vinyl as well and the brutal live reputation was well captured. It's like Charlie & The Lesbians wanna play Sex Pistols, The Stooges, (Thee) Oh Sees and nihilistic post-punk all at the same time and especially very punk. The live show is all about danger.
Website: https://charlieandthelesbians.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/charlieandthelesbians
Day Fly
London born singer and songwriter Beau Nox is an intriguing and elusive character. Having moved to India as a child, Beau spent his formative years running away to the Himalayas and exploring the streets of New Delhi by night. Beau Nox is a unique new voice in the alternative pop scene. Teamed with producer Rudy Jr., these two 20 something’s formed Day Fly, a duo described by Boiler Room as ‘’soul lovingly linking arms with alternative hip-hop with a smidgen of sing-a-long pop shaken in.’’ The duo has promised their first full length album 2018, A bittersweet concoction of ominous synths, fuzzy guitars and disarming vocals with themes exploring the vulnerability of youth, and love.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dayflydayfly/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/dayflymusic
Iguana Death Cult
Rotterdam’s rousing Iguana Death Cult has claimed its own dominion inside the Dutch port’s concrete jungle. By bringing the best of Thee Oh Sees' wild garage psych, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's crazy psych rock and The Black Lips' southern garage together, this young quartet has revitalised the garage scene. Adding some surf sound, Iguana Death Cult mapped out their own route, one that has been full of wild parties, including their own festivals, and crowdsurfing kids. The foursome’s high-octane protopunk and acid-drenched psychedelics create havoc not unlike a ferocious horde of bees. They cemented their live reputation with debut album The First Stirrings Of Hideous Insect Life and now they back, bigger, bolder and rougher than ever.
Website: http://iguanadeathcult.band/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3krOZK9c8q5QOdt9QSdEV8
Naaz
Naaz is an 19-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Holland, who immediately captures your attention with her distinctive voice. Having a Kurdish background, it took Naaz quite some time and effort to convince her family to allow her to follow her passion. During that time, Naaz taught herself to write, produce and record her own music in her bedroom, so she could still be able to make music regardless of any circumstances. Her quirky, playful yet subtle productions go hand in hand with her melodic songwriting, resulting in a music genre which she herself has named 'quirkpop'. Now with her family lovingly by her side, she wholeheartedly encourages other artists to do the same and never give up on their dreams. In 2017 she signed her first record deal with Universal Music, which quickly followed with her first official single 'Words'. Her debut EP 'Bits Of Naaz' is expected to be released in 2018.
Website: https://www.bitsofnaaz.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/736HGQRGr9rjG4VmmSpkz8
Nana Adjoa
Nana Adjoa, is a Dutch-Ghanaian singer, songwriter, bass and guitar player. Throughout her youth, Nana was involved in various musical projects before moving to Amsterdam to study bass guitar at the prestigious Jazz Conservatorium. While playing as a bassist for several successful Dutch acts she began working on her own material and took part in a prestigious singer-songwriter talent contest the Grote Prijs van Nederland. As runner-up, Nana’s alternative/ indie pop songs immediately drew attention. All of Nana Adjoa’s songs come from a deep place. The multi-talented Nana Adjoa is hard to capture in one genre, but her soulful yet groovy songs can be traced back to the Nineties, specifically to her love for British trip-hop. With a warm voice that encompasses itself in the tones of soul, combined with her compact and poetic lyrics, Nana manages to be melancholic without losing joy. Now in the running for ‘Dutch Talent to watch’ in 2018, Nana’s debut EP ‘Down at The Root (part 1) was released in November 2017.
Website: http://nanaadjoa.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/nanaadjoamusic
Paceshifters
Alternative/noiserock trio from the East of The Netherlands are a band that doesn't care about lists, bank accounts or what is supposedly hip. Paceshifters resurrect the alternative rock of the 90s and add loads of live passion. The band is like a bolt of lightning for the current musical landscape, channelling an unbridled ambition and energy, and seeing them live is believing. Last album Waiting To Derail was recorded with producer Chris 'Frenchie' Smith (Datsuns, Dandy Warhols) in Austin, Texas, and now Paceshifters shown their worth at many European and just about every Dutch festival.
Website: http://www.paceshifters.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7maCRjdG5xFuQZ7AxINpAN
Pip Blom
Based in Amsterdam, 21 year old Pip Blom writes, records and releases her own indie-pop tunes with a twist. Although she only started releasing her raw guitar power with catchy melodies early 2016, things move fast. Pip Blom is a band now and have recorded two sessions for BBC Radio 6 (Marc Riley) and one for Radio 1 (Huw Stephens). They've played a lot in Holland and Britain and will support the Breeders on their European tour this summer. MTV UK called the gig at The Great Escape 2017 one of the highlights of the festival.
Website: https://pipblom.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zWJfH1TTmIqEi7EV35HGr?si=qkA6ZPZFRiyupsCRjK5cIg
Pitou
The music of Amsterdam-born musician Pitou is characterized by her highly distinctive voice, special compositions and the use of vocal harmonies as an instrument in themselves. She draws inspiration from sources ranging from Bulgarian choir music to Sparklehorse and Joni Mitchell. Her highly anticipated self-titled debut record was released in 2016 on Scottish/Dutch label Mink Records and was greeted with national and international critical acclaim. In 2017 Pitou has played across The Netherlands, in Brussels, Glasgow and London, and she is confirmed for The Great Escape 2018, plus a new record is in the making.
Website: http://www.pitoumusic.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27aUOc2h4pz72oZen497Va
Rosemary & Garlic
You might have heard Rosemary & Garlic while listening to your favourite Spotify playlists, like The Most Beautiful Songs in the World or Your Favourite Coffee House. The popularity of the DIY indie folk band has been rapidly growing since the release of The Kingfisher EP in 2015. The Dutch duo have gained worldwide attention with their beautiful and poetic songs, each of them filled with a great sense of beauty, nature and image.
Website: http://www.rosemaryandgarlic.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MZvYitgCWAOaKjxdm2S17
The Homesick
Dokkum, the home of, and probably the inspiration for The Homesick, whose sound plays on pop music. Not the kind with slick beats and audacious vocal effects, but rather the kind that is closer to The Beatles, that was created as an escape from reality and provides an antidote to boredom. The three lads from the North of The Netherlands make some pulsating noise pop that gets firmly stuck in the mind and on the dancefloor. Make no mistake, the teens run one of the best live bands around.
Website: https://thehomesick.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/the-homesick
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
OFF Festival Katowice 2018: Charlotte Gainsbourg and a song by many names
From Charlotte Gainsbourg’s intimate secrets to Adam Strug’s songs beyond space and time: The OFF Festival and its audience welcomes any music, old, new, or even newer — just as long as it’s good music.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Her singing career began with a bang when, at the young age of 13, she performed the controversial duet “Lemon Incest” with her own father, the master Serge Gainsbourg. And she could hardly have hoped for a more successful acting career: her filmography features pictures directed by Michel Gontry, Alejandro González, Iñárritu and Lars von Trier, whose Antichrist landed her award for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival. Naturally, we’re more interested in her as a singer, and we’ve invited her to the OFF Festival to do just that. From her debut album, produced by her dad, through her collaborative efforts with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Beck, to her latest record, Rest, produced by SebastiAn, Charlotte Gainsbourg invariably stuns audiences with her originality and charisma. Rest is at once sad and furious, and we’re expecting more of those emotions in Katowice this August. Inspired by the cult soundtracks to Brian De Palma’s Carrie, Kubrick’s The Shining, and Hitchcock’s Rebecca, the LP features guest appearances from Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk and Paul McCartney, but Charlotte’s artistic persona consistently steals the spotlight.
Adam Strug
He’s an ethnomusicologist, composer and poet, but more than anything else, he’s a singer: a person who paints pictures, conjures up worlds and enlivens stories with his voice. He’s best known for his collaborations with Stanisław Soyka and Wojciech Waglewski as well has his magnificent album Requiem ludowe, which he recorded in collaboration with Kwadrofonik a few years back and later performed at the OFF Festival, leaving the crowd in tears. Unsurprisingly, Leśny bożek, Strug’s latest release, combines deep nods to tradition with bold experimentation. Taking poems by Leśmian, Staff, Asnyk and the folk poet Jan Pock, the singer interprets the verses over his own musical compositions, which draw on local and Middle Eastern inspirations.
The Mystery Lights
To careful observers of the American independent music scene, it might have come as a surprise when, in 2016, the excellent soul label Daptone (the one that brought us Charles Bradley) established the sub-label Wick Records, which went on to release the debut album by The Mystery Lights. To attentive listeners, it’s clear that The Mystery Lights is the kind of record you start an entire label for. It’s pure energy expressed through old-school rock’n’roll and spiced up with a pinch of folk, blues and psychedelic rock.
DJ Paypal & DJ Taye
He comes from the States, lives in Berlin, and plays music from Chicago. Producer DJ Paypal is at the forefront of the genre known as footwork, a position he solidified with the album Sold Out, released in August 2015 by Brainfeeder. DJ Taye debuted with Still Trippin’ (Hyperdub) this March — and what a trip it is! Both of them are part of the famed Teklife crew, and you know what that means: get ready for a party with the kind of humor, energy and sheer tempo that’ll get your blood pumping.
ARRM
Artur Rumiński is one of those Polish musicians that keeps resurfacing at the OFF Festival — he’s just got that much to offer. We’ve seen him practice witchcraft with Furia and wage war against the sun with Thaw, and now he’s back in an ostensibly calmer incarnation, but one that still reveals plenty of anxiety and emotional depth. ARRM generates sound waves that flow through the broad channels carved by ambient and post metal, with occasional detours into uncharted cosmic territory.
This year’s OFF Festival lineup also features: Ariel Pink, Grizzly Bear, Zola Jesus, Jon Hopkins Live, Aurora, Turbonegro, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder, Marlon Williams, John Maus, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead performing Source Tags & Codes, Big Freedia, David August, Egyptian Lover, Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares (The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices), Oxbow, Bishop Nehru, King Ayisoba, Housewives, Or:la, Jacques Greene, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Wednesday Campanella, Hańba!, Furia, The Como Mamas, Coals, Moses Sumney, Yasuaki Shimizu, Yellow Days, Legendarny Afrojax, Nanook of the North, Bass Astral x Igo, Sorja Morja, Skalpel Big Band, and Sonbird.
The 2018 OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 3–5 at Three Pond Valley. Three-day passes are now available at the OFF Shop for 330 PLN. This price lasts until April 15 or until the third batch of tickets is sold out! Campground tickets are also available for 70 PLN.
Contact
Nikki McNeill
Nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Festival Guide: Not going to Coachella? No problem try one of these major European festivals instead
No need for FOMO. From partying in a fortress or dancing the night away in a glacier, there’s something for everyone. Who needs Coachella? There’s a festival something for every festival adventurer, are you ready?
EXPERIENCE THE SURREAL MIDNIGHT SUN AT SECRET SOLSTICE FESTIVAL IN ICELAND
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, 2018 promises to be Secret Solstice’s biggest edition yet! Taking place in Reykjavik from 21-24 June during the surreal summer solstice (meaning the sun never sets), the festival has firmly established itself on the bucket list for every true festival-geek wanting to be a part of this truly unique experience. Secret Solstice is Iceland’s premiere music festival, each year welcoming an eclectic lineup to the naturally breathtaking country for main stage sets, glacier raves, lava tunnel parties, midnight sun boat parties and secret lagoon blowouts. By combining a high caliber of music talent alongside side events that showcase the incredible Icelandic landscape, Secret Solstice have created a not-to-be-missed festival experience in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world.
Line Up: Slayer, Stormzy, Gucci Mane, Clean Bandit, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Steve Aoki, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Jet Black Joe, 6lack, GoldLink, J Hus, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, A-Trak, Masego, IAMDDB, Högni, Gentleman's Dub Club and many more.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
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PARTY IN A FORTRESS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER DANUBE AT EXIT FESTIVAL IN SERBIA
Just a short ride away from the Serbian capital Belgrade, the magical Petrovaradin Fortress set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad provides the perfect setting for the EXIT Festival. Started as a student protest in 2000 fighting for political change and freedom, EXIT continues to spread positive vibes, promoting change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party. The award winning festival has something for music lovers of all genres with a diverse mix of artists performing on numerous stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels. Also renowned for it’s amazing atmosphere and energy the Dance Arena champions the who’s who in the electronic music world set in the awe inspiring moat of the fortress, it’s that special moment when the sun’s rays shine over the fortress walls and your favourite tune is belting through the soundsystem and into your soul!. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Line Up: David Guetta, Grace Jones, MIgos, Fever Ray, LP, Ziggy Marley, Adam Beyer B2B Ida Engberg, Alice Merton, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Slaves, Solomun, Take of Us, Amelie Lens, Asian Dub Foundation, Asphyx, Ben Klock, Bombers, Boris Brejcha, Brujeria, Burak Yeter, Carl Craig, Cockney Rejects, Dog Eat Dog, Elderbrook, Grave Digger, Idles, Jax Jones, Lions's Law, Madball, Mahmut Orhan, Ofenbach, Rodhad, Sevdaliza, Slapshot, The Adolescents and many more.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org.
PARTY WITH THE DUTCH AT THE LEGENDARY LOWLANDS FESTIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2018. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands features some of the biggest headliners, impressive installations including the new iconic armadillo food and drink area, plus unique covers for every stage so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine. Just over an hours drive from Amsterdam you can easily mix your festival trip with a few days city break in Amsterdam. As well as all the amazing artists, Lowlands has so many others things to do from enjoying a soak in the hot tubs, to taking part in science experiments! The festival has also been shortlisted for several awards in the European Festival Awards including ‘Best Major Festival’ and ‘Best Line Up’, Tickets include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad. Save the date now!
Line Up: Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, James Bay, Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Gavin James, Gogol Bordello, Grizzly Bear, Jacob Banks, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Nick Murphy Nils Frahm, Patti Smith, Rag’N’Bone Man, Richie Hawtin Close, Spinvis, Stormzy, Tom Odell, $uicideboy$, Âme II Âme, Ben UFO, Bicep (live), The Blaze, BROCKHAMPTON, Charlotte De Witte, Daniel Avery, David August, Fatima Yamaha, Floating Points (solo live), George FitzGerald (live), Ho99o9, Jarreau Vandal, Jordan Rakei, Kiasmos and many more.
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018.. More info available at lowlands.nl
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
RUSSIAN ACTS TAKING CENTRE STAGE AT THE GREAT ESCAPE - Kate NV, Kirill Richter, SADO OPERA, Wet Red
Forget politics and let the music do the talking as the RUSH initiative bring 4 exciting Russian artists to this years Great Escape Festival
This year the Great Escape will host its first Russian music showcase, with 4 exciting acts presented by RUSH initiative, introducing the best of contemporary Russian music scene. Spanning a wide range of genres, including electronic avant-pop artist Kate NV, neoclassical composer and pianist Kirill Richter, postpunk glam rockers Wet Red and Berlin-based Russian queer electro punk cabaret SADO OPERA these acts are already generating a lot of attention amongst media including Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Esquire, Vogue and Pitchfork and music industry professionals.
RUSH is a unique initiative that has brought together key domestic music experts to select the most promising Russian performers, present them to international music professionals and integrate them into the global music community. In 2017, the first 6 acts were selected to promote internationally to showcase the diverse and talented artists the Russian music market has to offer.
The RUSH acts will perform in Brighton during the 3 days of The Great Escape Festival from 17th - 19th May with venues and dates being announced later this month.
About the artists
Kate NV /RU/
A Moscovite who makes glittery avant-pop with a Japanese slant
With her solo project “Kate NV”, the leader of Moscow avant-garde post-punk band GSh/Glintshake Katya Shilonosova explores an entirely different musical terrain. Having completed an internship at the Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo, Katya transformed her musical passions into inventive pop music that manages to be both complex and accessible. Released on the US record label Orange Milk, her album “Binasu” (meaning “Venus” in Japanese) gathered enthusiastic critical acclaim from the likes of The Quietus, Pitchfork and The New Yorker. After a successful 9 city North American tour last year, Kate is set to conquer Europe this summer, with several bookings in France that include a performance at Vilette Sonique Festival and a premiere of “Decisive Pink”, a new collaboration with Angel Deadoorian at Sonar Festival in Barcelona. The Russian experimental producer has also announced the new album ’для FOR’ which will be released this spring on RVNG Intl.
Website: https://katenv.bandcamp.com/music
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OkYyMwTFtCIl6Jn664Xtx?si=HsruJrxqT2G0Nss7vYilpw
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPU0TAwxKM8
Kirill Richter /RU/
A composer and pianist at the forefront of Russian neoclassical music
BeBefore starting a career in music, Kirill Richter studied graphic design at the Nuclear Physics Institute and later Fashion Design. Lasting only a year, his musical education was a short-lived but crucial experience that’s made this mostly self-taught artist one of Russia’s most celebrated neoclassical musicians, with credits in film, theatre and TV as well as critical acclaim for both solo piano compositions and orchestral pieces. With coverage in Russian Vogue, Elle and Esquire’s description of Richter as ’a hero of our generation’ and ‘an apostle of modern times’, the pianist regularly attracts audiences of over 1000 people at his concerts in Russia. Over the past 12 months, Kirill Richter’s career has taken an international turn with invitations to play at major showcase events and venues including Classical:NEXT, Elbphilarmonie and Reeperbahn, plus Fox Sports commissioning Richter to compose the title music piece for the World Cup’18, with the piece being aired in the US and Canada during the championship. His current project is a collaboration with a cellist August Krepak and a violinist Alena Zinovieva. Together they’re experimenting with articulation of classical instruments. Singles from their new album Chronos are set for release in May 2018, with the LP due out later in 2018. Chronos seeks to express the sincerity of life, bridging together physics and philosophy. hy.
Website: https://readymag.com/u48367288/kirillrichter/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/kirill-richter
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBbvnfyRakk
SADO OPERA /RU/
Berlin-based queer band famed for extravagant and risqué live shows
Inspired by Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and Liberace, SADO OPERA hail from St. Petersburg. Now based in Berlin, this queer collective has become one of the city’s most provocative and eccentric music imports. The legendary US talk show host Conan O’Brien selected SADO OPERA as a musical symbol of Berlin and joined them onstage for his TV special about the German capital. The resident band of Wilde Renate – one of Berlin’s most notorious nightclubs – SADO OPERA also play shows across Europe, spreading their message of unrestrained, gender-fluid love. For SADO OPERA, love is the ultimate act of subversion in our globally compromised political climate. Their songs offer a mix of disco, boogie and electro-funk fused into a high energy live show experience. With a debut LP due out later this year, SADO OPERA are putting the finishing touches to new singles and videos, ahead of their TGE appearances in May.
Website: http://www.sado-opera.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5B2HLv6QtpBXFFav0J82xW?si=AwS_AdwnQ0Ghj89GZjZ6pQ
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_ctinue=1&v=AhLqTOFQDNw
Wet Red /RU/
Fashion-conscious disco punks from Moscow
Wet Red are an eye-catching disco punk band from Moscow, featuring Eva Vostroknutova, the star of Moscow nightclub scene as their frontwoman. Combining viral melodies with bold postpunk rhythms and glam rock stage personas, the band have become favourites of Moscow fashionistas, securing their haute couture pop reputation with whirlwind live performances and spectacular videos. In love with synth-pop melodism and post-punk pressure Wet Red develop and sharpen their own sound that explores the expressive limits of pop music. In the band's testosterone-fueled sound the true aficionados would unmistakably recognize the catching krautrock beat and a modern variation of the new wave aesthetic. Others would simply enjoy dancing to the punchy beats and agile basslines accompanied by Eva's powerful vocals. Having a love affair with Asia, Wet Red became the first Russian group to perform at the Taiwanese festival Love Love Rock in 2016 and played 2 successful live shows at V-Rox in Vladivostok last summer. Now band is planning to expand their fanbase in Europe with shows at BUSH festival in Budapest, Tallinn Music Week and The Great Escape festival.Throughout their three-year history, Wet Red have played numerous shows, ranging from invitation-only parties of international fashion brands to major Russian festivals. With five singles in their arsenal already and features on Eva in Russian Vogue, Rolling Stone and Tatler, Wet Red are currently working on a debut album scheduled for release in 2018.
Website: http://www.wet.red/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xEagNQOpqbD1VW7tzpyQT?si=I9oIWfqSSGi_S7wOgdfF3w
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6NPhAG-uhA
About RUSH
RUSH is a unique initiative that has brought together key Russian music experts to select the most promising Russian performers, present them to international music professionals and integrate them into the global music community. Forged at the heart of the Russian independent music scene, RUSH initiative is a non-profit organization that finances its work through crowdfunding as well as working with sponsors, art patrons, and cultural foundations. RUSH operates on democratic selection principles, where the initiative's panel of experts, once a year, compile a list of Russian musicians across all genres with the greatest export potential. All final selections are made by internal ballot. To promote selected musicians, RUSH aims to secure its presence at key international music events, organise showcases of Russian music abroad, liaise with international music industry organisations on behalf of Russian artists, and assist with promotional campaigns on international markets. RUSH is open to cooperation with experienced international music industry professionals with an interest in promoting and developing emerging talent from Russia.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/rushmusicru/
RUSH Export Pool 1/2017
The first, 2017 export pool includes 6 acts: Siberian garage rockers The Jack Wood, avant-garde rockers Glintshake, neoclassical composer and pianist Kirill Richter, Moscow-based dance punk band Wet Red, electronic avant-pop artist Kate NV, and Berlin-based Russian queer electro punk cabaret SADO OPERA.
For further information, showcase guestlist or interview requests, please contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Anastasia Connor
conanastasia@gmail.com
DAVE CLARKE JOINS FORCES WITH FUSE AT TOMORROWLAND
Dave Clarke will continue to bring his passion for techno to Tomorrowland on Sunday 22nd July, this time taking charge of the ‘Cathedral’ stage with legendary Belgium club Fuse.
Fuse is one of Belgium's longest-running electronic music institutions, regularly playing host to celebrated artists, labels and promoters. Since opening in 1994 Fuse has become an important fixture of the Belgium electronic music scene and beyond.
Joining Dave on the decks for the Fuse and Dave Clarke presents stage will be some of the worlds leading techno artists and Fuse favourites; Len Faki, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Pan-Pot, Pierre and Downside.
This will be the 7th year in a row Clarke has been entrusted with his own stage at Tomorrowland, a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly. Taking things up a gear for 2018 by teaming up with Fuse, Dave will continue to put techno firmly at the forefront at this globally renowned festival, with an electric mix of cutting-edge underground dance music with something for every discerning music lover.
Tomorrowland 2018 will take place in Boom, Belgium on two consecutive weekends 20-21-21 & 27-28-29 July
More info and tickets here: http://www.tomorrowland.com/
ABOUT DAVE CLARKE
He may be known as The Baron Of Techno, a moniker given to him by renowned BBC Radio DJ / journalist John Peel, but Dave Clarke has an anarchist streak a mile wide and punk in his soul, having no truck with establishment figures or authoritarianism.
A hard working purist, forward thinking futurist, technology geek, part Gothic and gadget lover who embraced the digital revolution in an early stage while his peers were still sniffing the smell of vinyl, a format he hasn’t used professionally in eleven years. It’s unsurprising he revels in the libertarianism of the World Wide Web. It gives symmetry to his savvy techno vision.
As a talented DJ and producer Dave Clarke will continue his newfound love for making music, gather air miles by the gallon and preach his vision on techno both on the decks and on the radio, whilst never forgetting the long and bumpy journey he had to undertake to get where he is now: on top of the game, respected by both fans and peers and very much relevant in today’s scene. “He might be established, but he will never be establishment”.
More info here http://www.daveclarke.com/
ABOUT FUSE
Fuse is one of Belgium's longest-running electronic music institutions and has been so since its opening on April 16th 1994. It started off as a heaven for high quality techno with a reputation for bringing in the best and most innovative DJs on the scene.
Alongside residents Pierre, Deg and T quest, DJs such as Jeff Mills, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Sven Väth, Steve Bug, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Len Faki and lots of others seem to enjoy playing here as much as the crowd enjoys partying to their sets. These techno luminaries constantly come back for more and rate Fuse as one of their favourite clubs. After flirtations with drum’n’bass during one year, the first floor that had been developed into an oasis for house-lovers, has now become the place where you will find contemporary electronics linked to both house and techno.
Fuse has a unique ambience which make it such a prominent techno institute, and thanks to a persisting policy of inviting quality and promising foreign artists, next to well known artists, in combination with an outstanding team of residents, the annual summer tour, the weekly radio show on Studio Brussel, the FUSE compilations, … can without any doubt be considered as an undeniable reference in the world of techno.
More info here: http://fuse.be/
ABOUT TOMORROWLAND
On the dance floor, you’ll find visitors from every corner of the globe, but musically as well, Tomorrowland is a melting pot of all genres, styles and sub styles in electronic music. Never before has Tomorrowland offered such a wide scope in musical diversity, innovation and experience. No fewer than 1000 artists, including young talents and established names, will perform throughout the two weekends, guaranteeing an experience like no other.
More info here: http://www.tomorrowland.com/
Festival Guide: Festivals to combine with a holiday by the sea
Want to combine your festival trip with some coastal relaxation? Some of the world’s most exciting events boast a stunning beach location, providing the perfect balance between partying and serenity. Take in the spectacular scenery and enjoy a tranquil break alongside your festival trip.
Whether you prefer a hot beachside walk or taking in the stunning volcanic scenery, coastal festivals are a world apart from regular events, and their beauty cannot be matched.
Sea Star Festival, Croatia
Located in Croatian city Umag, Sea Star Festival is situated next to a truly breathtaking coastal location complete with captivating views. A stone’s throw from the beach, the festival has even further appeal due to the climate, making the festival the ultimate hot seaside escape. The scenery provides the perfect backdrop for performances, which this year will include Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hurts, Robin Schulz, Paul van Dyk, Disciples, Filatov & Karas and many more.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
Secret Solstice Festival, Iceland
Iceland’s heavenly Secret Solstice Festival is set just outside Reykjavik and is the destination for festival goers with a passion for the natural beauty of the great outdoors where you can explore volcanic beaches and watch epic midnight sunsets. This year, the festival is due to celebrate its fifth anniversary, and the monumental occasion will no doubt make this edition the best yet. Renowned for its diverse yet all-star lineups, the festival has certainly selected only the finest talents for this year’s event. Artists including Slayer, Stormzy, Gucci Mane, Clean Bandit, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Steve Aoki, J Hus, Skream and A-Trak are all due to take to the stage. With such a huge lineup, there can be no doubt that the monumental event will draw in attendees from all over the world.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
Positivus Festival, Lavia
A short walk from the Baltic Sea and surrounded by woodland, Positivus Festival boasts spectacular scenery around the festival grounds. The Latvian festival is set in coastal woodland, in a remote location, truly giving attendees the feeling of being separated from the real world. This year the festival has a truly star-studded lineup featuring acts including Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Prodigy, Tove Lo, Mura Masa, Lauv, The Barr Brothers and Torres. The unique selection of talents ensures that this year will see another unforgettable edition of the stand-out festival.
Positivus Festival takes place from 20-22 July 2018. More info available at positivusfestival.com
Sea Dance Festival, Montenagro
Set in a breath taking location by the Montenegrin coast, Sea Dance Festival is undoubtedly one of the world’s most awe-inspiring events. Combining ocean views with performances from global superstars, it comes as no surprise that this extravaganza draws attendees from all corners of the globe. Last year’s event saw artists including Sean Paul, John Newman, Fatboy Slim, Who See, TKNO, Squire, Space Dimension Controller, South London Ordnance and Mind Against all unveil diverse yet equally compelling performances. This year’s lineup is yet to be announced, but will undoubtedly contain a host of stellar names set to make 2018 the festival’s best edition yet.
Sea Dance Festival dates will be announced soon More info available at seadancefestival.me
For more info on any of the festivals above please contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
EXIT Festival reveals No Sleep Novi Sad stage Line Up
After EXIT Festival announced most of the “All-Star” line-up for its infamous stage Dance Arena, including Nina Kraviz, Maceo Plex, Solomun, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer & Ida Engberg, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock and many others, the time has come for the No Sleep Novi Sad stage to step in! The deep trench behind the Arena and the most far out (in many ways) point of the acclaimed Serbian festival is considered by many to be a festival in its own right. After it hosted some of the world's most exciting clubs, this year, its Club-Partners are London’s fabric, New York’s The Bunker, Moscow’s Arma 17 and the Roman Goa Club. From July 12 to 15, thousands of die-hard fans gathered in the southmost trench of the Petrovaradin fortress will dance to Helena Hauff, DJ Tennis, Mike Servito, Daniel Avery b2b Rødhåd, Red Axes, Julia Govor, Craig Richards b2b Nicolas Lutz, Erika, Nikita Zabelin, Midland, Tin Man, Philipp Gorbachev, Giorgio Gigli, Abelle, Tijana T, Eric Cloutier, Adiel, Silvie Loto, Bryan Kasenic, Svetlana Maraš, Patrick Russell, etc.
Exit Festival presents No Sleep Novi Sad 2018: https://youtu.be/XhoYTlBcPEc
At the very start of four sleepless nights, on Thursday, July 12, comes Lego, a future star from Stockholm, from the respectable Parabel label, as well as Blackhall & Bookless, a British duo well-known for their decade-long run of Jaunt parties. Serbian internationaly praised DJ star Tijana T will also join them on the bill of London’s fabric, and this Faringdon-to-Petrovaradin journey will be continued by the brilliant producer Midland, whose FABRICLIVE 94 mix album is still fresh off the shelf. Just like Saturdays in Fabric, this night at Exit is unthinkable without their famous resident DJ and author of their first mixed CD, Craig Richards, whose early morning b2b sets with Nicolas Lutz are the stuff of London legends. The bill is lead by one of fabric's most talked about regulars Daniel Avery, perhaps the foremost DJ star of London's next generation whose much awaited album arrives this Friday! He will take on the closing b2b set together with his Berlin peer behind the mighty Dystopian label, the global techno hero Rødhåd!
On Friday, July 13, a special concert made for Exit, will kick off the No Sleep Novi Sad stage, done by Serbian composer Svetlana Maraš, director of the Electronic studio of Radio Belgrade, whose works have been heard at festivals from Berlin to New York. This will be a perfect opening for the famous Brooklyn collective The Bunker, whose line up at EXIT includes a guest from Detroit, the techno heroine Erika, as well as one of the most fascinating “live techno” artists – Tin Man! Still, what insured the international status of Bunker as a truly underground outlet marking its 15th anniversary this year, are their top-notch resident DJs. The super-experienced veteran of the American scene, Patrick Russell, will set the tone and tempo of the night, while the real DJ hypnotist and musical fanatic Eric Cloutier will take the darkest part of the night, the one just before it dawns. First rays of the sun will greet Bryan Kasenic, the legendary founder of The Bunker, whose lineage can be traced to Exit's own part of the world, while the final set will be taken by the true Detroit heavyweight with a New York address – Mike Servito!
Saturday, July 14, sees the stage moving East, with the most important Russian art collective of today – Moscow’s Arma 17. The team behind the best known Moscow's club and record label, with festivals and events all around the world will be welcomed by No Sleep own resident DJs, Sloxxx and Klaus. They will be relieved by one of the Arma's best international transplants Julia Govor, who originated from Moscow's core scene and nowadays lives in New York. Another super-exciting live performance will be helmed by the Russian fantast and “one-man band”, Philipp Gorbachev, while the night-to-day transition will be painted by the Arma's ideologist Natasha Abelle. The first morning set goes to the Russian rising techno star Nikita Zabelin, whose industrial sound of contemporary Moscow will be a true intro for the music finale. Just like the football one on the same weekend, it will be of historical proportions, because the inimitable Helena Hauff arrives to EXIT! Special guest of Arma and EXIT media declared to be “the best thing from Hamburg since the Beatles”, whose skills behind the decks rightfuly got her the Essential Mix of the Year 2017. Fully absent from social networks, credit cards of any gadgets, Helena Hauff travels the planet with authentic enthusiasm for the audience as the ultimate techno headliner of leading festivals and clubs.
Sunday is always reserved for the finale, and the Italians know how to win it even with the toughest of competition! In order to level the field with all nights before, the Eternal city's most beloved club Goa, will be sending their first team, with the guest starring offensive duo and the captain who plays as if it was a matter of "life and death", pun intended! First to reach the pitch is Fabrizio Sala, a microhouser in charge of best warm ups and longest after parties, followed by three true Roman stars: Silvie Loto, a regular at leading Ibiza parties, Adiel, the tribalic voodoo dancer of the new Italian techno scene, and DJ Red, the alter ego of Simona Calvani, one of the techno symbols and 20-year long resident of Ultrabeat parties at Goa club. High precision game in the middle of the night shall come from the great “noir” hypnotist Giorgio Gigli, bard of the Roman techno scene and the mainstay of beloved labels such as “Elettronica Romana”, “Zooloft”, “Prologue” and “Electric Deluxe”. After last summer’s magical morning set, the Israeli duo Red Axes returns to EXIT with new material from the upcoming album signed by one of the most influential labels of the decade, “Life & Death”. Its founder DJ Tennis is the captain of this fantastic lineup, and the former curator of Goa will have the honor to close this year's No Sleep Novi Sad stage, which outgrew its format becoming a real festival within a much bigger, the EXIT.
After European tours, No Sleep crosses the Atlantic!
International success of EXIT Festival's stage can be characterized as meteoric, with media praises that proclaim it “the place where Exit's lineup truly shines” or “only a few stages in the world can compare”! At this custom designed, recognizable stage, EXIT partnered with some of the world's most exciting clubs such as Concrete (Paris), Tresor (Berlin), Fuse (Brussels), Sub Club (Glasgow), Grelle Forelle (Vienna), Avant Garde (London), Nitsa (Barcelona), Salon des Amateurs (Dusseldorf) and 20/44 and Drugstore from Belgrade. The EXIT's No Sleep launch parties have been thrown in these legendary clubs, and this year the warm up tour goes over the Atlantic!
Tickets for EXIT Festival with 30% off until April 20th
Tickets for EXIT Festival with 30% discount will be sold for 99 EUR +b/f / £89 + b/f until April 20th until the end of the day or until supplies last, after which the ticket price for EXIT will be higher. Tickets are sold via exitfest.org, while the official tourist agency of the festival, exittrip.org, offers tourist packages containing tickets, as well as accommodation and transport options!
OCTAVE ONE PRESENTS RANDOM NOISE GENERATION ‘ENFINATE SOUL EP’ OUT THIS WEEK
Fresh for 2018 the ever pioneering Octave One are bringing us some brand new music for the new year. Using their much loved Random Noise Generation alias the upcoming release entitled 'Enfinate Soul EP', contains a new single 'N2 The Enfinate' as well as a remake of 'Rock my Soul' in the form of the 'Reborn Vocal Remix'.
The first Random Noise Generation release was 'Falling in Dub' in 1991 and sounding just as fresh 27 years later, the ‘Enfinate Soul EP ’ is due for release this April.
For this single a retro energy has been explored in the title track 'N2 The EnFinate', running parallel to a more contemporary groove and rolling, marauding baseline. The second track on the package, 'Rock my Soul' (Reborn Vocal Remix) starts with a strong intent and a weighty bassline paving the way for precise and bright chord stabs.
After touring and making music for decades the spirit and essential energy of the craft is what keeps them eternally inspired to keep creating and touring the globe… ”Once it takes hold of you you can’t stop even if you wanted to.” say the brothers.
The single is taken from the new album 'Endustry', a full body of work encompassing 7 full length cuts, set for release later this month.
RELEASE INFO:
Artist: Octave One
Title: Octave One presents Random Noise Generation ‘N2 The Enfinate’
Cat No: 4W705
Label: 430 West
Release Date: 6th April 2018
TRACKLIST:
1.N2 The Enfinate
2.Rock my Soul' (Reborn Vocal Remix)