Art-pop artists Fever Ray and Sevdaliza confirmed for EXIT Festival opening night
The long list of art-pop acts at EXIT will continue this summer by the two sensational artists who are bringing futuristic sounds to the historic Petrovaradin Fortress where the officaly Best Major European Festival is taking place. The first is the absolute icon of 21st century music, Karin Dreijer, better known as Fever Ray! Karin is coming to the fortress at the pinnacle of her career, starring at the most important festivals of this summer such as Primavera or Melt! which placed her among the three top headliners along with Florence + The Machine and The xx. Followed by a band and a unique and very visual performance, this year’s EXIT welcomes another avant-garde pop star and leading trip-hop artist, Sevdaliza! Her latest album “ISON”, stellar live performances and authentic videos have launched the Iranian artist onto the stages of leading world festivals.
Fever Ray & Sevdaliza added to EXIT Festival 2018: https://youtu.be/R1JUw08GBew
Fever Ray achieved planetary popularity through a beloved revolutionary electro band The Knife, whose five albums have heavily influenced today’s music over multiple generations. In the meantime, Karin leant her sonorous voice to Royksopp’s greatest hit, “What Else Is There”. She collaborated with the Norwegian duo on two more equally successful songs, “This Must Be It” and “Tricky Tricky”. The first solo album as Fever Ray was published in 2009, and The Guardian and Resident Advisor both awarded it the 2nd place on their album list that year. Album birthed the colossal hits “When I Grow Up” and “Keep the Streets Empty for Me”, as well as the most famous “If I Had A Heart”, which has become quite an anthem over the years, as it is in the intro for the planetary popular TV show “Vikings”! Her performances have had a certain veil of mystery, being so few, and her last solo tour ended in 2010, so it is a small surprise that her new album “Plunge” created quite a groundswell. The album is in line with this year’s motto of “EXIT Freedom”, and Karin herself describes it as a work about “freedom and curiosity”, in which she researches the social norms of the 21st century and women that create the rules of conduct. Just like the previous one, this album scored high with all the important media outlets, such as The Guardian, Pitchfork and Resident Advisor.
Sevda Alizadeh, better known as Sevdaliza, was born in Iran, and grew up in Rotterdam. She taught herself to sing, right, direct and compose, and she is fluent in five languages. Her efforts have been recognized, and she is seen as the future, not only of the alternative scene, but the sound that is a remarkable reflection of that which makes this century what it is. Her music is characterized by the complexity of her husky and sensual RnB vocal, abrupt musical phrases and elegiac melodies on strong bass lines. Rhythmical tensions flow into chaotic climaxes, while the melodies mix punk, trip-hop, electro and grime. Her artistic expression is complete with the lyrics influenced by literature and philosophy and following her two maxi-singles “The Suspended Kid” and “Children of Silk”, the critics have already dubbed her album “ISON” the herald of a new musical era. The audience of the EXIT Festival will have the opportunity to enjoy the tracks such as “Human”, “That Other Girl” and “Sirens of the Caspian” this July at the fortress!
Fans of explosive riffs celebrate EXIT reinforcements!
Some feisty reinforcements are coming to EXIT, lead by the legendary New York hardcore band Madball, who are bringing three decades of energy, passion and positive spirit in their return to the Explosive Stage. The leading warriors of the extreme scene, Brujeria, will have their first performance in the region! The very much sought-after punks of Lion’s Law are bringing the oi! punk energy, while one of the most respected Swedish crossover thrash metal bands – Dr Living Dead – will drive the audience out of their minds on day one. Young speed-thrashers, Evil Invaders, as well as the pagan metallers, Skyforger, famous for the first metal opera ever, are also on their way. The audience of the most furious stage of the EXIT Festival will also welcome the Norwegian punk/HC band Exploding Head Syndrome, unpredictable Canadian hardcore punks Boids and, after a long break, local death metallers Bane! More local reinforcements will be taken care of by the Novi Sad’s hardcore punk band First Flame, the stoner sound will be taken care of by Mud Factory, while groove metal veterans Rhemorha are coming from far away Siberia! Oldschool speed thrash metal from Zagreb, Liv and the local thrash black metal, Terrorhammer, will complete the epic lineup of the Explosive Stage.
EXIT Festival will be held on Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, hosting some of the best world, regional, and local music stars, such as Ziggy Marley, Alice Merton, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer b2b Ida Engberg, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Jax Jones, Ofenbach, Mahmut Orhan, Burak Yeter, Dog Eat Dog, Idles, Slaves, Grave Digger, Slapshot, Idles, Asphyx, Bombers and many others. Promo four day festival pass at minuscule price of 99€ / £89 are available via exitfest.org, while the website of EXIT’s official tourist agency exittrip.org you can find tourist packages containing tickets, accommodation and transport options.
DAVE CLARKE PRESENTS: WHIP IT - DAVE CLARKE / THE EXALTICS / ROD / DEXTER / W1B0 / BRUTUZZ
Renowned dj and producer Dave Clarke continues his love of all things electro with 'Whip It' at Melkweg on Saturday 31st March.
The electro club night is the only one of its kind in the Dutch dance scene and to get the clubbers dancing, Clarke has whipped up a line-up that’ll have electro music lovers feet shuffling.
For the fourth edition of Whip It expect heavy 808´s, hi hats, risky vocoders en cutting synths from the German The Exaltics with a live show, next to ROD with a special electro set, old-timer Dexter, W1b0 known from the Bass Agenda label and Melkweg favorite Brutuzz. Each guarantees for a thrilling electro night!
Date: Saturday 31st March
Tickets: from 18 euros (plus booking fee)
More Info here:
http://www.melkweg.nl/en/agenda/whip-it-31-03-2018/
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Iceland’s Secret Solstice 2018 Announces Phase 1 with Stormzy, Steve Aoki, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, IAMDBB, Charlotte de Witte and more!
The midnight sun festival will once again showcase top international and local Icelandic artists across rock, hip hop, and electronic music
“The world’s hottest music festival takes place in the world’s most far-flung location: Iceland” - GQ Magazine
Iceland’s Secret Solstice, the world’s most unique festival held during 96 hours of straight sunlight during the summer solstice, has announced their phase 1 lineup for their fifth edition with Stormzy, Steve Aoki, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Jet Black Joe, 6lack, Goldlink, J Hus, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, A-Trak, Masego, IAMDBB, Högni and 40+ additional international and local Icelandic artists. Taking place June 21-24, 2018 in the Nordic capital of Reykjavik, Secret Solstice will once again be a standout event of the summer festival season that combines a world-class lineup with all the amazing attractions and experiences that this beautiful bucket-list destination has to offer.
With a lineup spanning across rock, hip hop and electronic music, there is something to please nearly every music lover at Secret Solstice with many artists playing the festival and in Iceland for the first time. Fans of UK grime and hip hop artist Stormzy will be excited to catch the chart-topping artist in Iceland alongside award-winning American electro-house musician, record producer and DJ Steve Aoki. Singer and three time Grammy nominee Bonnie Tyler who became an 80s sensation with best-selling hits “It’s a Heartache” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart” will make her Secret Solstice debut, and Icelandic 90s rock group Jet Black Joe will treat fans to their signature grungy pop-rock sound. Marking their first appearances in Iceland, 6lack is one of the new generation of Atlantic rappers known for his single “Prblms” which has racked up over 133 million Spotify streams, hip hop newcomer and Grammy nominee Goldlink will grace the Secret Solstice stage alongside a frequent collaborator, trap house and jazz artist Masego. Newly crowned UK rap and hip hop artist J Hus will showcase his pop afrobeats alongside IAMDBB who is known for her urban jazz grooves. Belgium’s fast rising techno star Charlotte de Witte currently taking the underground dance world by storm is also announced as is the UK’s Skream; one of the original champions of dubstep and a Paradise favorite currently known for his chunky tech-house sound. With two headline artists representing Canada, producer and maestro remixer A-Trak who rose to fame as Kanye West’s touring DJ will be sure to please fans of his popular dance anthems, whilst at the other end of the genre spectrum punk rockers Death from Above will bring their noisy hardcore sound and gritty synths. Secret Solstice is also pleased to welcome back Högni who is one of Iceland’s leading contemporary singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.
Rounding out the international lineup, highlights include minimal techno trio [a:rpia:r] (Petre Inspirescu, Raresh, Rhadoo), Crosstown Rebels’ electronic songwriter and vocalist Ali Love, Icelandic/UK punk band Dream Wife, Atlanta hip hop duo Earthgang, early 80s vocalist, DJ and rap favorite Egyptian Lover who is playing in Iceland for the first time, British dub band Gentleman’s Dub Club, and American rapper and songwriter J.I.D. Other internationals include genre-bending DJ Klose One, Leftroom label head Matt Tolfrey, frequent Richie Hawtin collaborator John Acquaviva, No.19 label co-owner Nitin, Visionquest founding members Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves, and wAFF who is a hot pick on Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations and Paradise imprints. With such a huge pool of incredible Icelandic talents at their fingertips, Secret Solstice is also pleased to present over 25 local artists at this year’s festival. Top local acts playing include Agent Fresco, Ása, GKR, Hildur, Holmar and Úlfur Úlfur with many more still yet to be announced.
Recently included in The New York Times’ “52 Places To Visit in 2018”, there are many reasons Iceland is a must-visit for destination festival goers this summer. From volcanic black sand beaches to hot springs and icy glaciers, the otherworldly landscape has made it more than just a popular tourist destination, but also a filming location for acclaimed movies and TV shows like Batman Begins and Game of Thrones. Often referred to as ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’, attendees will experience natural phenomena like the Midnight Sun where the sun never falls below the horizon during the summer solstice due to Iceland’s close proximity to the Arctic Circle. Outside of the main festival programming, revellers can also take in once in a lifetime performances inside Europe’s second largest glacier Langjökull 130 feet beneath the surface or journey deep into a 5,200 year old Lava Tunnel at the magnificent lava caves of Raufarhólshellir at one of the Secret Solstice official side parties. Extremely limited tickets are available for both Into The Glacier on Saturday, June 23 and The Lava Tunnel taking place on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday June 24.
By combining the excitement and high-energy atmosphere of a world-class music festival with the stunning backdrop of Iceland, Secret Solstice has a lot to offer to both music and nature lovers in one of the most breathtaking places on earth.
More artists to be announced!
Super Early-Bird tickets for Secret Solstice Festival 2018 start at $151 USD. Camping, and VIP Early-bird tickets are also on sale through the Secret Solstice website.
Tickets to Into The Glacier on June 23, 2018 are on sale now for $318 USD via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Tickets to The Lava Tunnel on June 23 and June 24, 2018 are on sale now for $236 USD via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Full tour packages including flights, tickets and accommodation with Iceland’s top services including hotels, rentals, and airport transfers will also be available for the 2018 edition. More details coming soon!
More information visit www.secretsolstice.is
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GET TO KNOW FIVE ACTS FROM THE GREAT ESCAPE LEAD COUNTRY HOLLAND
Iguana Death Cult, Naaz, Paceshifters, Pitou, Rosemary & Garlic.
The Netherlands has been chosen as the lead international partner for The Great Escape who will be working alongside the Dutch Music Export to highlight the country’s most prominent rising stars.
With Naaz and Pitou having already made an impact as part of the First Fifty events, Iguana Death Cult, Paceshifters and Rosemary & Garlic now join them on the lineup. Having already built solid foundations in 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.
Pitou said: “With Holland being the lead country at The Great Escape 2018 it’s very exciting to have this opportunity which enables me to represent my home at this wonderful event by simply playing my music.”
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,
Ruud Berends, Dutch Music Export Producer, commented: “Dutch Music Export is proud to be the Lead country at TGE 2018. Our country has supported and attended TGE from year one with both the Dutch Impact Party and through various promotional support for our artists and industry. The UK is one of the most important countries for us to present the best the Lowlands has to offer and The Great Escape provides the best platform to showcase, support and promote Dutch musical talent to not only the UK but international music industries and audiences.”
The Dutch Impact Party will take place on Friday 18th May 2018 at Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton. More info and set times coming soon.
Find out more about the bands below and if you’d like an interview or guestlist to the showcase please let us know.
About the artists
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.facebook.com/pg/bitsofnaaz/about/?ref=page_internal
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/736HGQRGr9rjG4VmmSpkz8
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
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
More info on bands here: http://www.dutch-impact.nl/category/festivals/the-great-escape
This partnership is made possible by the coming together of 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.
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OFF Festival Katowice 2018: From rap to noise
Oxbow will blow your mind, Bishop Nehru will make you think, King Ayisoba will pick you up, and Jacques Green will make you groove. The artists in the latest batch of announcements are as consistently excellent as they are diverse.
Oxbow
Oxbow broke their prolonged silence last year with the excellent album Thin Black Dude. Even today, when hardly anything in music is discouraged and practically everything is welcome, the California act remains among the most original guitar bands on the scene. Because what other label could you use to describe music that flows freely between hardcore punk, noise, and blues, with the odd blend of baffling jazz, twisted metal, and other unnameable experiments? This music has everything going on, and thanks the charismatic and unpredictable frontman Eugene Robinson, anything can happen at live shows.
Bishop Nehru
He’s won praise from Kendrick Lamar and grabbed a chance to tour alongside the Wu-Tang Clan. Nas signed him onto his label, and MF DOOM teamed up with him to produce a whole album: NehruvianDOOM. Who is the 21-year-old rapper that earned the seal of approval from practically all the big names in American hip hop? His real name is Markel Scott. Hailing from the town of January, New York, Scott is a true child of 21st-century eclecticism, taking inspiration from jazz, rock, pop, and hip-hop classics to produce albums that are surprisingly mature and original. This is what the future of hip hop sounds like.
King Ayisoba
In his home country of Ghana, King Ayisoba does in fact reign supreme. Playing along on his two-string kologo, he belts out hypnotic lines in his trademark raspy voice. In keeping with the balanced African tradition, his lyrics deal with tough issues like the fight for a better future for himself and others, but are sung to the rhythm of happy, thrilling music that's bursting with energy. A frequent guest on European stages, King Ayisoba has plenty of friends over here, including Arnold de Boer of the legendary Dutch act The Ex, who produced the King’s last two albums, Wicked Leaders and 1000 Can Die. No surprise here: if punk were invented in Ghana, this is what it would sound like.
Jacques Greene
A Montreal-based DJ and producer whose 2017 debut album Feel Infinite delivered on its title, proving that the house music format is in fact boundless, especially when combined with the emotions of soul and sprinkled with talent and imagination. And that’s something Philippe Aubin-Dionne has plenty of: just check out his production work for Katy B, Tinashe, and How To Dress Well.
This year’s OFF Festival lineup also features: Grizzly Bear, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder, Marlon Williams, John Maus, Big Freedia, Turbonegro, Egyptian Lover and Aldous Harding.
The 2018 OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 3–5 at Three Pond Valley.
Tickets
Three-day passes are now available at the OFF Shop for 260 PLN. This price lasts until February 18 or until the first batch of tickets is sold out! Campground tickets are also available for 70 PLN.
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Hurts, Robin Schulz, Ofenbach, Disciples and many more for Sea Star Festival in Croatia
Last year's premiere edition of the Sea Star Festival, the new Croatian star organized by EXIT Team, managed to surpass all expectations straight from the start, attracting more than 50,000 people to the magical Stella Maris lagoon in Umag. This year's festival, which will take place from 24th to 27th May at the same location, is bound to be even hotter, at least according to the sales – the first batch of 5,000 early-bird tickets were sold out the very day the festival was announced. The first wave of music sea stars are lead by one of the best concert bands of the day, Hurts, and the killer hitmaker Robin Shulz, shaking the main stages of festivals around Europe! Hits numbering in dozens will be taken care of by the hottest London trio, Disciples, as well as Ofenbach, the hot French duo! In order for the party to be even more intensive, apart from the dance tunes, the hip-hop beats will surely shake the stage, lead by Zagreb heavyweights, Tram 11, godfather of Balkan rap, Edo Maajka, the only true lady of regional hip-hop scene, Sajsi MC, everyone's favorite Dječaci of Dalmatia, and the absolute street trap warrior, Krešo Bengalka from Split.
British duo Hurts very successfully evoke the romanticism of the 80s in a contemporary format, leaving no one indifferent, including the Glastonbury audience who said they are the best live band! Their Exit performance in 2014 and Sea Dance in 2016 blew the minds of dozens of thousands, singing along their greatest hits, such as ‘Wonderful Life', 'Miracle', 'Stay', 'Sunday', 'Illuminated', 'Lights', 'Some Kind Of Heaven', and many other. Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson had the fastest selling British album of 2010 with their debut, 'Happiness', cooperating with Kylie Minogue and Calvin Harris. The follow-up, 'Exile', repeated the success, entering the top 10 albums in Europe, while the third one, 'Surrender', expanded their audiences towards the rest of the world. Their recent album, 'Desire', with the last single 'Ready To Go' collecting millions of YouTube views, takes the phenomenon from Manchester to a new world tour arriving to Croatia in May.
Master of today’s dancefloors, German DJ and producer Robin Shulz, is a man with a golden touch. The gifted German is a star of today's main festival stages, and the list of people he cooperated with includes Moby, David Guetta, James Blunt, Akon and other big names who have nothing but praise for Robin. His last album, 'Undercover' (2017), continues to grab top spots with the hit single 'OK', while the new and fresh track 'Unforgettable' is quite an introduction for his Sea Star Festival performance. Disciples, the London trio, exploded with their hit track 'How Deep is Your Love', created in cooperation with Calvin Harris. The trio consisting of Duvall, Luke Mac and Gavin Cool get points for being authentic by writing, singing and producing their own music, while their 2017 single 'On My Mind' achieved great positions on top lists. What it feels like to hear your song played at every corner is well known to the French duo Ofenbach, whose hit “Be Mine” marked the summer. The idea of mixing rockabilly with house music brought the much-needed freshness into summer months, while their current hit-single, “Katchi” is keeping the winter days quite warm!
EXIT Freedom 2018 presents 5 festivals in 5 countries!
After the EXIT Summer of Love gathered the four festivals in a row last summer, EXIT Freedom 2018 will represent not less than five festivals in five countries: EXIT, Festival 84, Sea Star, Revolution i Sea Dance. Tickets for Sea Star festival are available at THIS LINK. Accommodation and travel arrangements can be found at Exit’s official travel agency, ExitTrip’s OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
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Lowlands Announce Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, Bonobo, Grizzly Bear, Rag'n'Bone Man, Stormzy, Bicep and more!
The 26th edition of "A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise" will take place at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen from 17 to 19 August. Today the first 25 confirmations are announced including Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, Bonobo, Grizzly Bear, Rag'n'Bone Man, Stormzy and Bicep (live). The ticket sales start Saturday 10 February at 11:00 via Ticketmaster.
Taking place next to the Walibi Fairgrounds 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.
Lowlands also prides itself in supplying top notch facilities for it’s visitors, There’s 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!
Lineup
Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa
Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Fatima Yamaha, Gavin James, Grizzly Bear, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Spinvis, Stormzy
Bicep (live), BROCKHAMPTON, David August, Floating Points (solo live), Ho99o9, Joost, Jordan Rakei, Lauv, Little Simz, Protomartyr, Rhye, $uicideboy$, 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
Tickets
The ticket sales start Saturday 10 February at 11:00. 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 Gllamping
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
Connect
Website www.lowlands.nl/english
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LowlandsFest
Twitter @Rapid_Razor_Bob
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lowlands_fest
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8 festivals to try instead of Glastonbury in 2018
FESTIVAL GUIDE 2018: 8 FESTIVALS TO TRY INSTEAD OF GLASTONBURY
From dancing poolside or on a beach, partying in a fortress or experiencing the surreal midnight sun, wallet friendly European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, there’s something for everyone. Who needs Glastonbury? Get ready for a festival holiday of a lifetime in 2018!
There’s a festival something for every festival adventurer, are you ready? Here’s 8 unforgettable festivals not to miss in 2018.
ENJOY THE POOLSIDE PARTIES AT SEA STAR FESTIVAL IN CROATIA
After an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, 6+ stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic restaurants making it the perfect place to chill out after dancing all night.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
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, 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.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
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.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org.
ENJOY THE PICTURESQUE WOODLAND SETTING OF POSITIVUS FESTIVAL IN LATVIA
Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia,Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic States, 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 or take in the atmosphere in a hammock beneath the trees while enjoying a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent in this idyllic holiday location. Positivus also offers art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and stalls selling locally made designer clothing and accessories, giving festival goers plenty to see and do during the 3 day event. Positivus was also recognised in the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Positivus takes place from 20 - 22 July 2018. More info available at positivusfestival.com
DISCOVER THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AT OFF FESTIVAL IN KATOWICE
A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself, and the ethos of organiser Artur Rojek is firmly aimed at supporting art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups. From the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has inspiring music in abundance and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music. As well as discovering new music festival goers can also discover the city of Katowice with plenty of art and culture to soak up and a huge choice of bars and restaurants to delve into.
OFF Festival takes place from 3-5 August 2018. More info available at off-festival.pl.
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!
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018.. More info available at lowlands.nl
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC CULTURE AT THE AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
Amsterdam’s thriving club and nightlife scene is well documented and for 5 days a year the city becomes the centre of the electronic music world as over 395,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music features more than 2,500 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, the ADE Conference also offers music enthusiasts and artists a large and varied day program featuring a wealth of dance music-related seminars, artist Q&A’s exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases and gear master classes, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city.
ADE takes place from 17-21 October 2018. More info available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
DANCE ON THE BEACH AT SEA DANCE FESTIVAL IN MONTENEGRO
Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers party people from all over the world to dance together on the beautiful beach in Budva, Montenegro. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. With a stunning beach location and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. Sea Dance is one of Europe’s hottest summer destinations. Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination this country is well worth checking out. Montenegro has towering mountains perfect for hiking and mountain biking as well as some of the world’s best unspoiled beaches on the Adriatic Sea. And if that wasn’t enough Montenegro featured in the James Bond Film Casino Royale and if it’s good enough for Bond, it’s good enough for us!
Sea Dance dates will be announced soon.. More info available at seadancefestival.me
FESTIVAL GUIDE: 8 FESTIVALS TO TRY INSTEAD OF GLASTONBURY
From discovering the best new bands, to dancing poolside or on a beach, partying in a fortress or experiencing the surreal midnight sun, wallet friendly European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for a festival holiday of a lifetime in 2018!
There’s a festival something for every festival adventurer, are you ready? Here’s 8 unforgettable festivals not to miss in 2018.
ENJOY THE POOLSIDE PARTIES AT SEA STAR FESTIVAL IN CROATIA
After an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, 6+ stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic restaurants making it the perfect place to chill out after dancing all night.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
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, 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.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
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.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org
ENJOY THE PICTURESQUE WOODLAND SETTING OF POSITIVUS FESTIVAL IN LATVIA
Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia,Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic States, 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 or take in the atmosphere in a hammock beneath the trees while enjoying a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent in this idyllic holiday location. Positivus also offers art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and stalls selling locally made designer clothing and accessories, giving festival goers plenty to see and do during the 3 day event. Positivus was also recognised in the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Positivus takes place from 20 - 22 July 2018. More info available at positivusfestival.com
DISCOVER THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AT OFF FESTIVAL IN KATOWICE
A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself, and the ethos of organiser Artur Rojek is firmly aimed at supporting art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups. From the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has inspiring music in abundance and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music. As well as discovering new music festival goers can also discover the city of Katowice with plenty of art and culture to soak up and a huge choice of bars and restaurants to delve into.
OFF Festival takes place from 3-5 August 2018. More info available at off-festival.pl
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!
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018. More info available at lowlands.nl
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC CULTURE AT THE AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
Amsterdam’s thriving club and nightlife scene is well documented and for 5 days a year the city becomes the centre of the electronic music world as over 395,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music features more than 2,500 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, the ADE Conference also offers music enthusiasts and artists a large and varied day program featuring a wealth of dance music-related seminars, artist Q&A’s exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases and gear master classes, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city.
ADE takes place from 17-21 October 2018. More info available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl
DANCE ON THE BEACH AT SEA DANCE FESTIVAL IN MONTENEGRO
Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers party people from all over the world to dance together on the beautiful beach in Budva, Montenegro. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. With a stunning beach location and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. Sea Dance is one of Europe’s hottest summer destinations. Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination this country is well worth checking out. Montenegro has towering mountains perfect for hiking and mountain biking as well as some of the world’s best unspoiled beaches on the Adriatic Sea. And if that wasn’t enough Montenegro featured in the James Bond Film Casino Royale and if it’s good enough for Bond, it’s good enough for us!
Sea Dance dates will be announced soon. More info available at seadancefestival.me
ESNS 2018 successfully breaking borders in European music
Last night ESNS ended in the city of Groningen, The Netherlands. Taking place from January 17-19, 2018 the European Music Platform stayed true to its ethos of stimulating the circulation of European music by showcasing 352 European acts, among which 22 acts from this year’s focus country Denmark. During the day 4,092 international professionals from 42 countries participated in the ESNS conference in order to network and discuss all the latest developments in the European music industry.
Breaking Borders
Eurosonic Noorderslag kicked off on Wednesday evening with the European Border Breakers Awards. The award ceremony was hosted by Jools Holland and celebrated 10 European acts who broke borders with their music over the past year. The Head of Unit Creative Europe Barbara Gessler handed out the Public Choice Award to the Bulgarian singer Kristian Kostov.
On the same day ESNS announced the incorporation of streaming data in the airplay-based European Border Breakers Charts. This weekly set of charts will monitor new European artists who are receiving airplay outside of their country of origin even more accurately than before.
Festivals and European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP)
In 52 venues in the city of Groningen 352 promising acts presented themselves to an audience of music professionals and other music lovers. At the conference the ETEP festivals presented their first selection of acts to be booked for their upcoming events. The acts with the most mentions were: IAMDDB (gb), Zeal & Ardor (ch), Meute (de), Superorganism (gb), Jacob Banks (gb), Tamino (be), Agar Agar (fr) and Altin Gun (nl).
Conference
During the ESNS conference the present state of the European music industry was covered from several perspectives. EPIC handled relevant topics such as safety, sustainability, volunteering, event technology and production innovations. Buma Music meets Tech dealt with topics such as blockchain, streaming services, bots and start-ups in tech. Additionally, diversity and women’s position in the music industry was highlighted in panels about the Keychange and Take A Stand projects.
Awards
Next to the European Border Breakers Awards the European Festival Awards and the A Greener Festival Awards were also handed out during ESNS. Amongst the winners at the European Festival Awards were Roskilde Festival, Sziget, MENT Ljubljana, ATC Live agent Alex Bruford and Lollapalooza Berlin festival director Fruzsina Szép. The A Greener Festival Awards applauded some of the best green initiatives which were presented by Das Fest, Roskilde Festival, Ilosaarirock, Metal Days, Welcome to the Village and Liberation Festival Utrecht.
Media
This edition also gained a great amount of attention in the media. The showcase festival and conference were attended by 479 journalists from all over the world. Due to the partnership with European Broadcasting Union 37 public radio stations from Europe participated in the event. The festival was covered by public radio stations from 12 countries, making 30 live broadcasts with a total of 41 hours.
Official numbers ESNS 2018
Total number of visitors: 40.288
Conference visitors: 4.092
Nationalities: 42
Acts: 352
Number of venues Eurosonic: 52
Number of venues Noorderslag: 10
Media & journalists: 479
EBU radio stations: 37
Live broadcasts from ESNS: 30 from 14 stations (a total of 41 hours)
International festivals: 420
ETEP festivals: 103
The next edition of ESNS will take place from January 16-19, 2019 in Groningen, The Netherlands.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk