Jameszoo and Metropole Orkest to perform opening concert at Amsterdam Dance Event
This year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will open with ‘Jameszoo & Metropole Orkest – Fool’, a collaboration between Dutch DJ/producer Jameszoo and the world’s leading non-classical orchestra Metropole Orkest. The event will take place in the Melkweg on October 18. Tickets are now on sale.Following up on last year’s successful collaboration with Henrik Schwarz the Grammy-award winning Metropole Orkest returns to the Melkweg on Wednesday October 18, for an evening with Dutch artist Jameszoo. During the opening night of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, the Metropole Orkest wants to take on the challenge to translate the ‘uninhabited computer jazz’, as Jameszoo likes to call his work, to an acoustic setting, resulting in a live experience of unique sounding experimental electronic music.
Metropole Orkest chief conductor Jules Buckley explains: "This collaboration between Jameszoo and Metropole Orkest for ADE just feels right. Jameszoo is an incredible artist, making a fresh statement right now internationally and I feel the combination of his compositions from Fool, reworked and presented uniquely with Metropole this autumn, is sure to lay down a marker or two".
Jameszoo, real name Mitchel van Dinther, adds: ''When ADE and Metropole Orkest approached me I was flattered to say the least. I'm excited to see how 'Fool' will blossom. The Metropole is a very special and dynamic Orchestra extremely capable when in mr Buckley's hands. I've never found peace in thinking the album was finished, so I’m very lucky to transform it once more.''
ADE’s opening concert takes place at Melkweg’s Rabo Hall. Tickets for ‘Jameszoo & Metropole Orkest – Fool’ are now on sale: http://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/190965?brand=nl_melkweg. The event is also accessible for ADE Pass holders.
About ADE
Since its inception in 1996, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has evolved into the leading business platform of the global electronic music scene. It is the place to be and spot the latest developments: from musical trends and upcoming talents to the most recent output of pioneers and superstars.
The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from the 18th to 22nd of October, 2017.
For more information about ADE: www.a-d-e.nl
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma.
About Jameszoo
Jameszoo, real name Mitchel van Dinther, emerged from the small town of Den Bosch in the southern Netherlands in the late 2000s. First as a DJ – with wide-ranging crates of avant-garde jazz, prog and kraut rock, electronic experiments, and beat oddities – and then as a producer capable of impressive sonic and rhythmic incongruities. Van Dinther released his debut album “Fool” in 2016 via Brainfeeder and is set to release a his second EP “Flake”. Van Dinther was rewarded for his adventurous attitude in the studio by Gilles Peterson who bestowed upon him the “John Peel Play More Jazz” Award at the Worldwide Awards 2017.
About Metropole Orkest
Since its foundation in 1945 the Metropole Orkest has reached millions of people around the world and has been honoured with many international awards, including an Oscar as well as multiple Grammy Awards. Most recently it received a Grammy for its project Sylva with Snarky Puppy.
Renowned for its wide-ranging abilities, Metropole Orkest is a non-classical orchestra that plays all styles from pop and jazz, to world music and film scores. The orchestra has had the privilege to work with great artists like Cécile McLorin Salvant, Robert Glasper Experiment, Junkie XL, Laura Mvula, Snarky Puppy, Basement Jaxx, Tori Amos and Squarepusher. The orchestra is a regular guest at (inter)national festivals like the North Sea Jazz Festival, BBC Proms, Robeco Summer Nights, Amsterdam Dance Event and Musikfest Bremen.
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Electronic legend Gary Numan to appear at ADE
One of the founders of contemporary pop and electronic music joins us for an in-depth conversation with Dave Clarke.
Following up on our recent announcements about ADE LIVE and the focus on Morroco we have some very exciting news about ADE's day program. Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan will be present for a dialogue with Dave Clarke.
If you were a kid who loved electronic music in the late 70s, there really wasn't that much on offer, especially if you preferred pop to hippy prog noodling à la Tangerine Dream. Nonetheless, Jean-Michel Jarre and Kraftwerk rightly get huge credit for forging a new way of making tunes that hit the mainstream charts, but in terms of lasting impact, they are at the very least equalled by Numan.
Numan was as much a punk as he was a fan of synthesisers, a combination that created tight, insidiously memorable songs, sung by someone who sounded urgent, lost and more-than-a-little alien. His breakthrough single Are Friends Electric was followed by a string of hits including Cars, This Wreckage, and I Die:You Die. He is also widely credited with being one of the early pioneers of sampling, and more recently, releases by Armand van Helden (Koochy) and The Sugababes (Freak Like Me), that sampled Cars and Are Friends Electric respectively, bought his work to a younger audience. Numan is seen as an inspiration for a wide range of artists, including Radiohead, Foo Figthers, Nine Inch Nails, Moloko and GZA.
These days a thoroughly reinvigorated Numan tours the world and plays major festivals including Coachella and Bestival. He collaborated with Jean-Michel Jarre on Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise, and last year was presented with the Moog Innovation Award by Moog Music. “Replacing guitars with heavily effected synthesizers,” Moog Music notes, “Numan’s early work is almost single handedly responsible for introducing post-punk electronica into the popular consciousness, while propelling synth music beyond Prog Rock to inspire the wave of 80s synth pop that soon followed. 2016 also saw him being given an Ivor Novello award for his inspirational role in music.
Date, time and venue to be announced. Gary Numan will also perform at Paradiso during ADE on Saturday October 21 (accessible for ADE Pass holders).
Tickets
ADE’s Passes are available here. Not sure which ticket to buy? Here's everything you need to know.
Watch Gary Numan in the trailer of Planet Elektro, a documentary about the origin of electronic music that premiered at ADE 2016.
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Last call for Press Accreditations to Europe’s best festivals
The global festival scene is thriving, with a diverse array of unique festival escapes in exciting new destinations. Don't miss your chance for a new festival adventure this summer.
From festivals in a fortress, picturesque woodland or on beautiful beaches, to festivals with the biggest headliners to those for the more discerning music lover, wallet friendly Eastern European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, there’s something for every festival adventurer. Need some inspiration? Here's our top 6 for 2017!
EXIT FESTIVAL | 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 continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experiences in Europe so keep your eyes peeled for the first acts to be announced soon. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Line Up: The Killers, Years & Years, Alan Walker, Hardwell, Jason Derulo, Jeff Mills, Liam Gallagher, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Rag’n’Bone Man, Roisin Murphy, Solomun b2b Dixon, Jesus And Mary Chain, Black Coffee, Duke Dumont, Ellen Allien, Faithless Dj Set, Hot Since 82, Jake Bugg, Jamie Jones, Lost Frequencies, Nicole Moudaber, Noisia “OUTER EDGES”, Paula Tample B2B Rebekah, Recondite, Robin Schulz, RÜFÜS, Rodhad, Antigone B2B Francois X, Arkona, Bjarki, Charlotte de Witte, Dax J, Dejan Milicevic B@B Marko Milosavijevic, Destruction, Discharge, Egypt, Elemental, Foreign Beggars, Function, Godsleep, Kungs, Lag B@B UVB, Massimo Savic, Princess Nokia, Samuel, The Damned, Tijana T, Van Gogh, Vatican Shadow + many more!
Exit Festival takes place from 6-9 July 2017. 4-day tickets from £79 available at exitfest.org
EXIT Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF1cD03iKVk
EXIT Press Accreditation: http://apps.exitfest.org/en/accreditation/exit
POSITIVUS | 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 and 2016 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013. First acts for 2017 will be announced soon.
Line up: Pixies, Ellie Goulding, Alt-J, The Lumineers, Rae Sremmurd, Maxïmo Park, Mew, José González, Grandmaster Flash, Jp Cooper, Kamasi Washington, Cigarettes After Sex, Nothing But Thieves, Austra, Rhye, Aeroplane, Crookers, Ray Blk, L.A. Salami, Margaret Glaspy, Julia Jacklin, Trad.Attack!, Araabmuzik, Kingdom, Raimons Tiguls & Moonlight Sound Design, Dzelzs Vilks, Dagamba, Pienvedēja, Piedzīvojumi, Satellites Lv, Bandmaster, Mesa, Fakts, Singapūras Satīns, Makree, Edavārdi, Chris Noah, Daddy Was A Milkman, Get Your Gun, Bucharest, Teachers, Eska + many more!
Positivus takes place from 14th to 16th July. 3 day festival passes from £67 positivusfestival.com
Positivus Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdx0vX0bObY
Positivus Press Accreditation: https://www.positivusfestival.com/en/presei/
SEA DANCE | MONTENEGRO
Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination for 2017 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! Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers each year fans from over 50 countries from all over the world, and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. This year, fourth edition of the festival, will be held in Budva from 13th to 15th July, in Budva, Montenegro with acts including John Newman and Sean Paul. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. Stunning location, world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Save the date and experience Sea Dance festival on Europe's hottest summer destination, city of Budva, Montenegro.
Line Up: Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim, John Newman, Amelie Lewis, Denis Horvat, South London Ordnance, Space Dimension Controller, Bad Copy, Filip Xavi, Insolate, Tkno, Who See, Ana RS, Bodzie, Darko Milosevic, Dino R, Iks_Oks, Jan de R, Fahrudin Krcic, Mtech, Millok, P.S, Proximus, Rayo, Soft 85, Tanya Moss, Techno Klinika + many more!
Sea Dance Festival takes place from 13-15th July 2017. To book tickets visit seadancefestival.me
Sea Dance Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlkDb8VidgUwww.youtube.com/watch?v=MlkDb8VidgU
Sea Dance Press Accreditation: http://apps.exitfest.org/en/accreditation/sdf
OFF FESTIVAL | POLAND
OFF is a festival for the discerning music fan and the place to discover the best alternative acts from around the world. 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.
Line Up: Anna Meredith, Anna Von Hausswolff, Arab Strap, Batushka, BEAK>, Boris Graja “Pink”, Carla Bozulich, Circuit des Yeux, Conor Oberst with Band, Daniel Johnston, Duzy Jack, Feist, Group A, Helando Negro, Jessy Lanza, Kikagaku Moyo, Kwadrofonik I Artur Rojek, Lvl Up, Made in Poland “Martwy Kabaret”, Michael Gira, Moor Mother, PJ Harvey, Preoccupations, PRO8L3M, Royal Trux, Shame, Sheer Mag, Shellac, SIKSA, Silver Apples, Spoiwo, Swans, Taleb Kweli Live, The Black Madonna, The Oh Sees, Ulrika Spacek, Wolves in the Throne Room, Wrekmeister Harmonies + many more!
OFF Festival takes place from 4-6 August 2017. 3-day tickets from £52 available at off-festival.pl.
OFF Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg18ZbHtufY
OFF Press Accreditation: http://off-festival.pl/en/akredytacje
SZIGET FESTIVAL | HUNGARY
Proud winner of the ‘Best Major European Festival’ award in 2015 and 2011, and ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2016, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multicultural events of Europe. Taking place on the picturesque Óbuda Island in Budapest, Sziget welcomes over 490,000 visitors from over 100 countries to express themselves on their self-proclaimed Island of Freedom. Sziget is not just about music, with more than 50 program venues offering festival goers the chance to experience many different things including; circus, theatre and dance, art and installations, yoga and sports and a huge variety of food. There is also has a beach area where fans can truly enjoy the summer and the Danube. With so much on offer in the heart of Budapest, Sziget provides a complete festival-holiday experience with a week long party, great live concerts and all the attractions the city has to offer such as beautiful historic buildings, thermal spas and special ’ruin pubs’. For their 25th anniversary edition.
Line up: Alex Clare, Allah-Las, Alt-J, Andy C, Anne-Marie, Bad Religion, Bakermat, Bassjackers, Bear's Den, Biffy Clyro, Billy Talent, Birdy, Breaking Benjamin, Cashmere Cat, Charli XCX, Chef'Special, Clean Bandit, Crystal Fighters, Danny Brown, De Staat, Dimenson, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, DJ Shadow, Don Diablo, Dubioza Kollektiv, Flume, Fritz Kalkbrenner, George Ezra, GTA, GusGus, HVOB, Interpol, Jagwar Ma, Jamie Cullum, Kasabian, Kensington, Leningrad, Leon, Mac Demarco, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Major Lazer, Mando Diao, Materia, Maurice West, Metronomy, Nervo, Nothing but Thieves, OH Wonder, Oliver Heldens, P!NK, Paul Van Dyk, PJ Harvey, Rita Ora, Rone, Rudimental live, Steve Aoki, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, The Courteeners, The Kills, The Naked and Famous, The Pretty Reckless, The Strypes, The Vaccines, Tom Odell, Two Door Cinema Club, Tycho, Valentino Khan, Vince Staples, W&W, Watsky, Weval, White Lies, Wiz Khalifa + many more!
Sziget takes place from 9-16 August 2017. 7-day tickets from £175 available at szigetfestival.com.
Sziget Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-6NB2SEgLk
Sziget Press Accreditation: email nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
LOWLANDS | THE NETHERLANDS
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2017, as they festival prepares to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary edition. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands is the Dutch answer to Reading & Leeds, but with impressive installations including the renowned red and white chimney stacks, plus unique covers for all stages 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. Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk and include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad. More acts will be announced soon with over 250 acts in total performing at this years event.
Line Up: Mumford & Sons, The xx, Editors, alt-J, Bastille, Chef’Special, Cypress Hill, Elbow, Flume, Halsey, Iggy Pop, Kovacs, London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, Migos, Moderat, Skepta, Solange, Architects, At The Drive In, Ben Klock, Billy Talent, Black Sun Empire, Car Seat Headrest, Carl Craig Presents Synthesizer Ensemble, Cashmere Cat, CLARK – Death Peak Live, Death Grips, Dixon, Feist, First Aid Kit, Future Islands, Glass Animals, Job Jobse, Jonna Fraser, Konstantin, LÉON, Mac DeMarco, MHD, Midland, Mura Masa, Nina Kraviz, Noord Nederlands Orkest, Nothing But Thieves, PVRIS, Robert Hood (DJ-set), Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience Band, Sampha, Talaboman, Tash Sultana, The Bloody Beetroots Live, The Pretty Reckless, The Shins, Tove Lo, Ty Segall, Abra, Altin Gün, Aurora Halal, Bonzai, Black Foxxes, Colin Benders, Cubicolor Live, Culture Abuse, Baloji, Canshaker Pi, Deniro, Denzel Curry, D.D Dumbo, Dj Deeon, Dj Firmeza, Eden, Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes, Giegling Showcase: Ateq Live, Dustin, edward.live, Map.ache, HAUS, Hauschka, HMLTD, Husky Loops, Iguana Death Cult, Jeangu Macrooy, John Moreland, Kim Janssen, Marie Davidson Live, Methyl Ethel, MICH, Naâman, Palace, Parcels, Romare Full Live Band, Shame, Shovels and Rope, Skott, SMIB, Songhoy Blues, Spin Te Kú, The Ufoslavians, Vince Staples, Yungblud + many more!
Lowlands takes place from 18th – 20th August. 3 days tickets from £150 available at lowlands.nl
Lowlands Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwDa20Z0euQ
Lowlands Press Accreditation: email nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
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 375,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music takes place from 18-22 October in 2017, featuring more than 2,200 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Closure, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, ADE also offers music enthusiasts a large and varied daytime program featuring a wealth of dance music-related exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases, gear master classes and artist Q&A’s, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city.
Line Up: Jameszoo & Metropole Orkfest, Fatima Yamaha, Hercules & Love Affair, Anna of the North, Maarian Hill, Phlake, Vessels, Palmbomem II, Bruxas, Cubicolor, Nambyar with more to be announced.
ADE Perspectives Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNx0FSt4iX0
ADE Press Accreditation: email nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
CONTACT
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Muisc PR | Festival PR | Event PR
Festival Friday - Where to see the best Festival Headliners
This #festivalfriday is all about #headliners. Check out our guide to where to see the best festival headliners this summer!
Festival season is just around the corner and whether you’re into hip-hop, rock & roll, indie-rock or punk, there’s an incredible selection of headline acts set to perform on the European festival scene. Your favourite artists are only a short flight away!
See Liam Gallagher in a fortress in Serbia or Sean Paul on a beach in Montenegro. There's something for everyone! Here’s our picks of this summer’s must-see headlining acts…
LIAM GALLAGHER AT EXIT FESTIVAL IN SERBIA
Oasis frontman and true rock star Liam Gallagher will headline Exit festival in July 2017. Having shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, Oasis became true 90s legends and with Liam penning huge singles including ‘Songbird’ we’re excited to hear what his highly anticipated solo album has in store for 2017 after the success of his debut single ‘Wall of Glass’.
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 continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experiences in Europe so keep your eyes peeled for the first acts to be announced soon. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Exit Festival takes place from 6-9 July 2017. 4-day tickets from £79 available at exitfest.org
PIXIES AT POSITVUS FESTIVAL IN LATVIA
American alternative rock band are back on the road and after a series of shows in the US to support their 6th Studio LP ‘Head Carrier’. The Pixies' music contains elements including psychedelia, noise pop, hard rock, and surf rock with surreal lyrics covering offbeat subjects such as extraterrestrials, incest, and biblical violence. We are sure they will receive a warm welcome from the Latvian fans as they return to play in Europe this summer.
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 and 2016 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013. First acts for 2017 will be announced soon.
Positivus takes place from 14th to 16th July. 3 day festival passes from £67 positivusfestival.com
SEAN PAUL AT SEA DANCE IN MONTENEGRO
Sean Paul’s distinct voice, catchy rhythms and first class production, have been the perfect blend for the success of this Grammy Award winning, international superstar. The success of his albums and his affinity for live performances have brought him much fame and the multi-platinum artist has ignited stages in well over 100 other countries, performing for huge audiences in some of the biggest venues around the world. Dancing his reggae vibes on the beach will be an experience to remember.
Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination for 2017 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! Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers each year fans from over 50 countries from all over the world, and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. This year, fourth edition of the festival, will be held in Budva from 13th to 15th July, in Budva, Montenegro with acts including John Newman and Sean Paul. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. Stunning location, world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Save the date and experience Sea Dance festival on Europe's hottest summer destination, city of Budva, Montenegro.
Sea Dance Festival takes place from 13-15th July 2017. To book tickets visit seadancefestival.me
SWANS AT OFF FESTIVAL IN KATOWICE
Born during New York’s no wave reaction to punk rock, cult icons Swans return to Poland for a farewell show in 2017 with frontman Michael Gira also curating the festivals Experimental stage. Having outlived peers and reinvented themselves twice, creating new musical phenomena along the way, their 2016 album ‘The Glowing man’ proved to be yet another surprise. This goodbye show to the band in their current form is sure to shake the OFF crowd to their core and we can’t wait for this undoubtedly incendiary live show.
OFF is a festival for the discerning music fan and the place to discover the best alternative acts from around the world. 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.
OFF Festival takes place from 4-6 August 2017. 3-day tickets from £52 available at off-festival.pl.
KASABIAN AT SZIGET IN BUDAPEST
English rockers Kasabian quickly took the UK by storm in the early 2000s with a sound rooted in swaggering, fragmented dance textures and boisterous rock & roll. Having won several awards and media recognition for their several studio albums and live performances, most notably their headline set at Glastonbury in 2014, the band have certainly established themselves as rock & roll royalty and with a sixth album on the way for 2017 we’re looking forward to seeing what they’ve got up their sleeves at Sziget festival.
Proud winner of the ‘Best Major European Festival’ award in 2015 and 2011, and ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2016, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multicultural events of Europe. Taking place on the picturesque Óbuda Island in Budapest, Sziget welcomes over 490,000 visitors from over 100 countries to express themselves on their self-proclaimed Island of Freedom. Sziget is not just about music, with more than 50 program venues offering festival goers the chance to experience many different things including; circus, theatre and dance, art and installations, yoga and sports and a huge variety of food. There is also has a beach area where fans can truly enjoy the summer and the Danube. With so much on offer in the heart of Budapest, Sziget provides a complete festival-holiday experience with a week long party, great live concerts and all the attractions the city has to offer such as beautiful historic buildings, thermal spas and special ’ruin pubs’. For their 25th anniversary edition.
Sziget takes place from 9-16 August 2017. 7-day tickets from £175 available at szigetfestival.com.
THE XX AT LOWLANDS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Atmospheric indie rock trio The xx will make a welcome return to Lowlands following the release of critically acclaimed third studio album ‘I See You’ in 2017. The new sound is fresher, brighter and is sure to have the festival crowd on their dancing feet.
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2017, as they festival prepares to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary edition. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands is the Dutch answer to Reading & Leeds, but with impressive installations including the renowned red and white chimney stacks, plus unique covers for all stages 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. Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk and include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad. More acts will be announced soon with over 250 acts in total performing at this years event.
Lowlands takes place from 18th – 20th August. 3 days tickets from £150 available at lowlands.nl
CONTACT
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
First Acts for ADE LIVE Announced: Fatima Yamaha, Hercules & Love Affair, Anna of the North, Phlake, Vessels and more!
First Acts for ADE LIVE Announced
The second edition of the successful showcase festival for live electronic music takes place at Paradiso, Melkweg and Sugarfactory
After a sold out first edition, ADE LIVE returns to Paradiso, Melkweg and Sugarfactory to showcase the best live electronic music artists. For the second year in a row, the Amsterdam venues join forces with Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) to offer live electronic music a serious spot within the biggest club festival in the world. Among the first artists that will perform on ADE’s Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are Fatima Yamaha, Hercules & Love Affair, Anna of the North, Phlake and Vessels
The first edition of ADE LIVE proved that electronic live acts an exciting and growing part of the dance music scene. Adventurous fans and professionals saw talented artists like RÜFUS, HVOB, SUUNS and Jesssy Lanzy burn the house down. They built the foundation for a prominent place within the biggest club-festival of the world. We pick up where we left off, with even more ambition: more venues, more artists and more to discover. In addition to the OZ and Upstairs, Melkweg will open their biggest hall Max and Sugarfactory will also be showcasing on the first night, in addition to the second. Paradiso only used the small room last year, but this year they open up all doors. A statement that shows ADE LIVE deserves to get bigger and the acts more recognition. Expect dark-romantic electro-funk from Fatima Yamaha, also known as Bas Bron, who amassed a cult status with ‘What’s A Girl To Do’ and recently made a comeback with his latest EP ‘Araya’. The nu-disco, house and drop of Techno of Hercules and Love Affair, Arjunadeep’s Cubicolor and the jazzy electro of Marian Hill are just a few of the names we released and know there’s still a lot more to come!
Check the full line up below.
ADE LIVE Day 1
Wednesday October 18, Paradiso + Sugarfactory
Fatima Yamaha / Palmbomen II / Bruxas / Anna of the North / Vessels / MORE TBA
ADE LIVE Day 2
Thursday October 19, Melkweg + Sugarfactory.
Hercules & Love Affair / Cubicolor / Marian Hill / Phlake / Nambyar / MORE TBA
ADE LIVE is supported by the Performing Arts Fund NL.
About ADE
Since its inception in 1996, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has evolved into the leading business platform of the global electronic music scene. It is the place to be and spot the latest developments: from musical trends and upcoming talents to the most recent output of dance’s pioneers and superstars.
The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from the 18th to 22nd of October, 2017.
For more information about ADE: www.a-d-e.nl
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpubicity.co.uk
Sean Paul, A Blaze of Feather, Chronixx, The Veils, Tycho, X Ambassadors and more for Lowlands Festival
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2017, as the festival prepares to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary edition. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands is the Dutch answer to Reading & Leeds, but with impressive installations including the renowned red and white chimney stacks, plus unique covers for all stages so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine.
Only an hours drive 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, offering a cutting edge choice of only the best in alternative music, film, stand-up comedy, visual arts, literature and street theatre.
For three days in August, a township with 55,000 inhabitants arises in the middle of the country. The Lowlands festival features heavyweight headliners, impressive installations including the renowned red and white 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 hot showers. A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise really is the ultimate summer holiday extravaganza!
New Acts Announced
Sean Paul, A Blaze of Feather, Chronixx, The Veils, Tycho, X Ambassadors, Hurray For The Riff Raff, J. Bernardt, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang, Klyne, Mykki Blanco, Otzeki, Raye, Tank and The Bangas, The Talks, Tommy Cash.
Lowlands Lineup
Mumford & Sons, The xx, Editors
alt-J, Bastille, Chef’Special, Cypress Hill, Elbow, Flume, Halsey, Iggy Pop, Kovacs, London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, Migos, Moderat, Sean Paul, Skepta, Solange, A Blaze of Feather, Architects, At The Drive-In, Ben Klock, Billy Talent, Black Sun Empire, Car Seat Headrest, Carl Craig Presents Synthesizer Ensemble, Cashmere Cat, Chronixx, CLARK – Death Peak Live, Death Grips, Dixon, Feist, First Aid Kit, Future Islands, Glass Animals, Job Jobse, Jonna Fraser, Konstantin, LÉON, Mac DeMarco, MHD, Midland, Mura Masa, Nina Kraviz, Noord Nederlands Orkest, Nothing But Thieves, PVRIS, Robert Hood (DJ-set), Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience Band, Sampha, Talaboman, Tash Sultana, The Bloody Beetroots Live, The Pretty Reckless, The Shins, The Veils, Tove Lo, Ty Segall, Tycho, X Ambassadors, Abra, Altin Gün, Aurora Halal, Bonzai, Black Foxxes, Colin Benders, Cubicolor Live, Culture Abuse, Baloji, Canshaker Pi, Deniro, Denzel Curry, D.D Dumbo, Dj Deeon, Dj Firmeza, Eden, Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes, Giegling Night: Ateq Live, Dustin, edward.live, Map.ache, HAUS, Hauschka, HMLTD, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Husky Loops, Iguana Death Cult, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang, J. Bernardt, Jeangu Macrooy, John Moreland, Kim Janssen, Klyne, Marie Davidson Live, Methyl Ethel, MICH, Mykki Blanco, Naâman, Otzeki, Palace, Parcels, Raye, Romare Full Live Band, Shame, Shovels and Rope, Skott, SMIB, Songhoy Blues, Tank and The Bangas, The Talks, Tommy Cash, The Ufoslavians, Vince Staples, Yungblud
For a detailed description, photos, videos and of course tracks on the program pages of this site. http://lowlands.nl/programma/
Watch the 2016 Aftermovie here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwDa20Z0euQ
Tickets
Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk (direct link: [http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Lowlands-Festival-tickets/artist/1672455](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 £150 available at [www.lowlands.nl/english](http://www.lowlands.nl/english)
Travel Packages with Big Green Coach
Lowlands have teamed up with Big Green Coach for travel packages from the UK. Return coach and ferry travel starts from only £99!! Buy travel only or together with your Official Weekend Festival Ticket including Camping from only £259! Book early and save! [www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/lowlands-festival-tickets-UK-coach-trave](http://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/lowlands-festival-tickets-UK-coach-trave)l
Gllamcamp
Your festival ticket includes camping at the seven luxury campsites with flushable toilets and hot showers. There are also plenty of glamping options from teepees to 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
A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2017
18th - 20th August
http://www.lowlands.nl/english
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Sub Club sends Harri & Domenic, Red Axes, Denis Sulta and Moscoman to EXIT
Some of the greatest clubs of the world will present themselves this summer gathered together at EXIT Festival's iconic stage No Sleep Novi Sad from 5 to 9 July. The lineups have already been announced by the Brussels' techno heavyweight Fuse (July 7), London-based Corsica Studios' club-night Avant Garde (July 8), and Parisian 24-hour mainstay Concrete (July 9). The time to releveal their cards has come for the true jewel among UK clubs, the famous Sub Club from Glasgow, which is celebrating an absolute record at the club scene – 30 years since they first openned their doors. Apart from Novi Sad, the special XXX tour will also hop over to London, Berlin, Barcelona, Porto, Oslo and other, carefully selected destinations. The Scottish submarine will bring some of that Weegie charm and its rich history to EXIT's mind-blowing venue Petrovaradin Fortress, where they will emerge on Thursday, July 6th. They will be represented by their legendary duo Harry & Domenic, whose Sub Culture club-night has been going on every Saturday for the past 25 years, which makes it the longest running residence in the world! Under the steady hand of these two captains, crew will be joined by their friends from Tel Aviv, the venerated rave-rock duo, Red Axes, as well as the mysterious producer and “Disco Halal” founder, Moscoman! The position of first mate deservedly falls to Denis Sulta, the young rising star from Glasgow and the DJ who won so many accolades in the previous year, including the Best Breakthrough Producer, while debuting at the super-high, 26th place at the Resident Advisor list! Loacal support for such a squad will include the experienced pioneer and one of the leaders of the scene, Vlada Janjić, as well as the talented young house producer, Nemanja Krstić.
Red Axes - Silver Bed: https://youtu.be/wskm7Z1Py-k
Just like Sub Club is known by their stylistic depth, Red Axes cannot be placed under a specific genre or style, apart from their own, which is a trait of the greatest acts. For some, they are a post-punk band, while for others they are a DJ tandem whose sets are making minds explode, while some media even calls them “the catalyst of the rock’n’roll and rave revolution”. Dori Sadovnik and Niv Arzi, under the Red Axes banner, release for great labels, like “Hivern Discs”, “Crosstown Rebels” or “Permanent Vacation”, and their long-awaited album, “The Beach Goths” is promissing to be a true psychedelic summer record, making them the perfect soundtrack for the rave Summer of Love at EXIT! One of their top collaborators, also hailing from Tel Aviv is Moscoman, the music producer behind underground hits on Correspondant, I'm a Cliche, Eskimo Rec, and the curator and owner of the new record label, Disco Halal. His sound takes in elements of techno, new wave, house and blends them with the sounds of his native Middle East, in a slow-burning mystic dance sets.
Denis Sulta - Boiler Room at Sub club: https://youtu.be/x2XOA2jvnaM
No strangers to eclecticism and deep musical dives into so many unforgettable nights at 22 Jamaica St. are also James Harrigan and Domenic Capello, Subbie's own iconic duo Harri & Domenic. No strangers to the studio, both are always releasing and working on one off edits, remixes and under the counter releases, under various aliases and for labels big and small. From Daddy’s Favourite to 7th Sign, they have pedigree beyond their peers and a history to match their years in the game. And the legacy is secured with such a stellar talent of Denis Sulta. Make sure to remember his rocketing entry into the realm of the big lads, as before you know it, he too will be referenced as one. Continued praise and support from fellow DJs and producers such as Jackmaster, Annie Mac, Skream, Four Tet and Optimo have all aided Sulta, and made his incredible singles "Nein Fortiate" and "It's Only Real" into almost instant anthems whose life-span at the dance-floor already looks near-eternal.
No Sleep outdoes itself this year in its greatest year ever!
The No Sleep Novi Sad stage will once again take the EXIT audience to another world-famous club every night! After previous #NSNS nights were visited by Tresor, Nitsa, Concrete Grelle Forelle, Drugstore and 20/44, this year the list includes Sub Club from Glasgow, Fuse from Brussels, Avant Garde from London and Concrete from Paris. After Belgrade, Barcelona and Vienna, the No Sleep events happened in London (Corsica Studios), Brussels (Fuse), and Glasgow (Sub Club), and performers at No Sleep parties in the capitals of the world included Honey Dijon, Fort Romeau i Jennifer Cardini. On Wednesday, July 5, “day zero” of this year’s EXIT, No Sleep will take over Dance Arena as well, with the help of Jeff Milss, Ellen Allien, Paula Temple & Rebekah, Lag b2b UVB and many others. This year, there will be a first sea edition of the No Sleep stage, at the Sea Dance festival. There will be performances by Berghain residents, Etapp Kyle and Kobosil, Amelie Lens, Space Dimensions Controller, South London Ordnance, Filip Xavi, Insolate, TKNO and many others!
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
FESTIVAL FRIDAY - OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Want to try a festival somewhere different and discover somewhere new? Try one of these festivals in less obvious locations from the Baltics to the Balkans, Poland and Montenegro there's a festival waiting to be discovered.
EXIT Festival | Novi Sad | Serbia
This friendly, warm and welcoming country is a hell of a lot of fun. Capital city Belgrade has become one of the most happening cities in Europe rivalling Berlin as the go-to party destination but the best place to get your music fix is Novi Sad’s Exit Festival which sees music fans from all over the world descend on this cultural hotspot. Visitors can take in the beautiful, scenic views across the River Danube, wander through pretty parks, outdoor cafes and its bustling bars. Nicknamed the ‘Athens of Serbia’, this vibrant, creative city oozes history and it’s laid-back liberal vibe makes for the perfect festival spot.
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 continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experiences in Europe so keep your eyes peeled for the first acts to be announced soon. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Line Up: The Killers, Years & Years, Alan Walker, Hardwell, Jason Derulo, Jeff Mills, Liam Gallagher, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Rag’n’Bone Man, Roisin Murphy, Solomun b2b Dixon,
Jesus And Mary Chain, Black Coffee, Duke Dumont, Ellen Allien, Faithless Dj Set, Hot Since 82, Jake Bugg, Jamie Jones, Lost Frequencies, Nicole Moudaber, Noisia “OUTER EDGES”, Paula Tample B2B Rebekah, Recondite, Robin Schulz, RÜFÜS, Rodhad, Antigone B2B Francois X, Arkona, Bjarki, Charlotte de Witte, Dax J, Dejan Milicevic B@B Marko Milosavijevic, Destruction, Discharge, Egypt, Elemental, Foreign Beggars, Function, Godsleep, Kungs, Lag B@B UVB, Massimo Savic, Princess Nokia, Samuel, The Damned, Tijana T, Van Gogh, Vatican Shadow + many more!
Be like a local…
Drink: Rakija
Eat: Sarma
Say Cheers: živeli
Exit Festival takes place from 6-9 July 2017. 4-day tickets from £79 available at exitfest.org.
Positivus |Salacgriva | Latvia
Best described as a quaint unspoilt parkland with its cosmopolitan city of Riga, Latvia has retained its charm whilst also offering the best in nightlife. Riga is the perfect pre-festival pit stop, take in the stunning art-nouveau architecture, wander the winding cobbled streets of the old town and dip into the city’s burgeoning nightlife scene before you escape to one of the country’s biggest summer party destinations – Positivus Festival.
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 and 2016 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Line up: Pixies, Ellie Goulding, Alt-J, The Lumineers, Rae Sremmurd, Maxïmo Park, Mew, José González, Grandmaster Flash, Jp Cooper, Kamasi Washington, Cigarettes After Sex, Nothing But Thieves, Austra, Rhye, Aeroplane, Crookers, Ray Blk, L.A. Salami, Margaret Glaspy, Julia Jacklin, Trad.Attack!, Araabmuzik, Kingdom, Raimons Tiguls & Moonlight Sound Design, Dzelzs Vilks, Dagamba, Pienvedēja, Piedzīvojumi, Satellites Lv, Bandmaster, Mesa, Fakts, Singapūras Satīns, Makree, Edavārdi, Chris Noah, Daddy Was A Milkman, Get Your Gun, Bucharest, Teachers, Eska + many more!
Be like a local…
Drink: Riga Black Balsam
Eat: karbonāde
Say Cheers: Priekā
Positivus takes place from 14th to 16th July. 3 day festival passes from £67 positivusfestival.com
Sea Dance | Budva | Montenegro
Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination for 2017 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!
Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers each year fans from over 50 countries from all over the world, and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. This year, fourth edition of the festival, will be held in Budva from 13th to 15th July, in Budva, Montenegro with acts including John Newman and Sean Paul. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. Stunning location, world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Save the date and experience Sea Dance festival on Europe's hottest summer destination, city of Budva, Montenegro.
Line Up: Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim, John Newman, Amelie Lewis, Denis Horvat, South London Ordnance, Space Dimension Controller, Bad Copy, Filip Xavi, Insolate, Tkno, Who See, Ana RS, Bodzie, Darko Milosevic, Dino R, Iks_Oks, Jan de R, Fahrudin Krcic, Mtech, Millok, P.S, Proximus, Rayo, Soft 85, Tanya Moss, Techno Klinika + many more!
Be Like a Local…
Drink: Prvijenac
Eat: Punjene paprike
Say Cheers: Zivjeli
Sea Dance Festival takes place from 13-15th July 2017. To book tickets visit seadancefestival.me
OFF Festival | Katowice | Poland
Poland offers the perfect getaway for party people wanting to get their culture fix. Steeped in history, travellers can explore museums, monuments, castles and the country’s well known club culture. Made famous in the 90’s, the underground techno scene was compared to that of Berlins with a pioneering outlook on electronic music. This has been culminated today through the curation of some of the most interesting and unique festivals on the scene including Katowice’s OFF Festival.
OFF is a festival for the discerning music fan and the place to discover the best alternative acts from around the world. 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.
Line Up: Anna Meredith, Anna Von Hausswolff, Arab Strap, Batushka, BEAK>, Boris Graja “Pink”, Carla Bozulich, Circuit des Yeux, Conor Oberst with Band, Daniel Johnston, Duzy Jack, Feist, Group A, Helando Negro, Jessy Lanza, Kikagaku Moyo, Kwadrofonik I Artur Rojek, Lvl Up, Made in Poland “Martwy Kabaret”, Michael Gira, Moor Mother, PJ Harvey, Preoccupations, PRO8L3M, Royal Trux, Shame, Sheer Mag, Shellac, SIKSA, Silver Apples, Spoiwo, Swans, Taleb Kweli Live, The Black Madonna, The Oh Sees, Ulrika Spacek, Wolves in the Throne Room, Wrekmeister Harmonies + many more!
Be like a local…
Drink: Balsam Pomorski
Eat: Bigos
Say Cheers: Na zdrowie
OFF Festival takes place from 4-6 August 2017. 3-day tickets from £52 available at off-festival.pl.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpubl;icity.co.uk
Shame get record number of festival bookings with ETEP
Here is your summer update on ETEP shows! UK band SHAME have a record breaking 16 performances, bringing their chaotic live show bursting at the seams with punk energy, to a festival near you across Europe.
With more than half of the ETEP festivals taking place between June and August there is no way you can miss them. Next to the South London five piece, another 148 ETEP acts will play at one of the festivals, with French artist Her in second place with 8 confirmed shows and joint third with 7 bookings, Ireland’s Rejjie Snow and Alma from Finland. It is great to see such a wide variety of acts and musical genres breaking through and getting the chance to play to new audiences in other countries than their own.
Results
Up till now, 344 ETEP shows have been confirmed at 103 ETEP festivals and 149 new artists will be presented to audiences across Europe. Here’s the top 10 booked acts per country:
Shame GB 16
Her FR 8
Rejjie Snow IE 7
Alma FI 7
Klangstof NL 6
Skott SE 6
Fil Bo Riva IT/DE 6
Faber CH 6
Roosevelt DE 5
Throes + The Shine PT 5
For a full overview of all ETEP shows and acts go to etep.nl
Festivals
We would very much like to welcome Swiss festival Zermatt Unplugged to ETEP this month. Interested to see where you can check out new European talent this summer? Find the full roster of festivals participating in ETEP here.
Discover new music
No time to visit all the summer festivals? Check out the music of the hottest ETEP acts on the ETEP chart. When you are there do also browse the European Border Breakers Charts to see what is hot in countries across Europe.
Not going to Glastonbury? Try a European Festival Holiday Adventure Instead!
Not going to Glastonbury? No problem! There are plenty of top notch alternatives on the European festival scene. Swap British weather and muddy fields for sunny beach festival or combine your festival holiday with a city break to one of Europe's cultural hotspots. Here are 6 of the best Glastonbury alternatives for the ultimate festival getaway!
EXIT Festival | 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 continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experiences in Europe so keep your eyes peeled for the first acts to be announced soon. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Line Up: The Killers, Years & Years, Alan Walker, Hardwell, Jason Derulo, Jeff Mills, Liam Gallagher, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Rag’n’Bone Man, Roisin Murphy, Solomun b2b Dixon,
Jesus And Mary Chain, Black Coffee, Duke Dumont, Ellen Allien, Faithless Dj Set, Hot Since 82, Jake Bugg, Jamie Jones, Lost Frequencies, Nicole Moudaber, Noisia “OUTER EDGES”, Paula Tample B2B Rebekah, Recondite, Robin Schulz, RÜFÜS, Rodhad, Antigone B2B Francois X, Arkona, Bjarki, Charlotte de Witte, Dax J, Dejan Milicevic B@B Marko Milosavijevic, Destruction, Discharge, Egypt, Elemental, Foreign Beggars, Function, Godsleep, Kungs, Lag B@B UVB, Massimo Savic, Princess Nokia, Samuel, The Damned, Tijana T, Van Gogh, Vatican Shadow + many more!
Exit takes place from 6-9 July 2017. To book tickets visit www.exitfest.org/en
EXIT Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF1cD03iKVk
Positivus | 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 and 2016 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Line up: Pixies, Ellie Goulding, Alt-J, The Lumineers, Rae Sremmurd, Maxïmo Park, Mew, José González, Grandmaster Flash, Jp Cooper, Kamasi Washington, Cigarettes After Sex, Nothing But Thieves, Austra, Rhye, Aeroplane, Crookers, Ray Blk, L.A. Salami, Margaret Glaspy, Julia Jacklin, Trad.Attack!, Araabmuzik, Kingdom, Raimons Tiguls & Moonlight Sound Design, Dzelzs Vilks, Dagamba, Pienvedēja, Piedzīvojumi, Satellites Lv, Bandmaster, Mesa, Fakts, Singapūras Satīns, Makree, Edavārdi, Chris Noah, Daddy Was A Milkman, Get Your Gun, Bucharest, Teachers, Eska + many more!
Positivus takes place from 14th to 16th July. 3 day festival passes from £67 positivusfestival.com
Positivus Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdx0vX0bObY
Sea Dance | Montenegro
Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination for 2017 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! Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers each year fans from over 50 countries from all over the world, and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. This year, fourth edition of the festival, will be held in Budva from 13th to 15th July, in Budva, Montenegro with acts including John Newman and Sean Paul. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. Stunning location, world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Save the date and experience Sea Dance festival on Europe's hottest summer destination, city of Budva, Montenegro.
Line Up: Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim, John Newman, Amelie Lewis, Denis Horvat, South London Ordnance, Space Dimension Controller, Bad Copy, Filip Xavi, Insolate, Tkno, Who See, Ana RS, Bodzie, Darko Milosevic, Dino R, Iks_Oks, Jan de R, Fahrudin Krcic, Mtech, Millok, P.S, Proximus, Rayo, Soft 85, Tanya Moss, Techno Klinika + many more!
Sea Dance Festival takes place from 13-15th July 2017. To book tickets visit seadancefestival.me
Sea Dance Promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlkDb8VidgU
OFF Festival | Poland
OFF is a festival for the discerning music fan and the place to discover the best alternative acts from around the world. 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.
Line Up: Anna Meredith, Anna Von Hausswolff, Arab Strap, Batushka, BEAK>, Boris Graja “Pink”, Carla Bozulich, Circuit des Yeux, Conor Oberst with Band, Daniel Johnston, Duzy Jack, Feist, Group A, Helando Negro, Jessy Lanza, Kikagaku Moyo, Kwadrofonik I Artur Rojek, Lvl Up, Made in Poland “Martwy Kabaret”, Michael Gira, Moor Mother, PJ Harvey, Preoccupations, PRO8L3M, Royal Trux, Shame, Sheer Mag, Shellac, SIKSA, Silver Apples, Spoiwo, Swans, Taleb Kweli Live, The Black Madonna, The Oh Sees, Ulrika Spacek, Wolves in the Throne Room, Wrekmeister Harmonies + many more!
OFF Festival takes place from 4-6 August 2017. 3-day tickets from £52 available at off-festival.pl
OFF Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg18ZbHtufY
Sziget Festival | Hungary
Proud winner of the ‘Best Major European Festival’ award in 2015 and 2011, and ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2016, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multicultural events of Europe. Taking place on the picturesque Óbuda Island in Budapest, Sziget welcomes over 490,000 visitors from over 100 countries to express themselves on their self-proclaimed Island of Freedom. Sziget is not just about music, with more than 50 program venues offering festival goers the chance to experience many different things including; circus, theatre and dance, art and installations, yoga and sports and a huge variety of food. There is also has a beach area where fans can truly enjoy the summer and the Danube. With so much on offer in the heart of Budapest, Sziget provides a complete festival-holiday experience with a week-long party, great live concerts and all the attractions the city has to offer such as beautiful historic buildings, thermal spas and special ’ruin pubs’.
Line up: Alex Clare, Allah-Las, Alt-J, Andy C, Anne-Marie, Bad Religion, Bakermat, Bassjackers, Bear's Den, Biffy Clyro, Billy Talent, Birdy, Breaking Benjamin, Cashmere Cat, Charli XCX, Chef'Special, Clean Bandit, Crystal Fighters, Danny Brown, De Staat, Dimenson, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, DJ Shadow, Don Diablo, Dubioza Kollektiv, Flume, Fritz Kalkbrenner, George Ezra, GTA, GusGus, HVOB, Interpol, Jagwar Ma, Jamie Cullum, Kasabian, Kensington, Leningrad, Leon, Mac Demarco, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Major Lazer, Mando Diao, Materia, Maurice West, Metronomy, Nervo, Nothing but Thieves, OH Wonder, Oliver Heldens, P!NK, Paul Van Dyk, PJ Harvey, Rita Ora, Rone, Rudimental live, Steve Aoki, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, The Courteeners, The Kills, The Naked and Famous, The Pretty Reckless, The Strypes, The Vaccines, Tom Odell, Two Door Cinema Club, Tycho, Valentino Khan, Vince Staples, W&W, Watsky, Weval, White Lies, Wiz Khalifa + many more!
Sziget takes place from 9-16 August 2017. 7-day tickets from £175 available at szigetfestival.com
Sziget Aftermovie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-6NB2SEgLk
Lowlands | The Netherlands
Taking place next to the Walibi Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen only an hours drive 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, offering a cutting edge choice of only the best in alternative music, film, stand-up comedy, visual arts, literature and street theatre. For three days in August, a township with 55,000 inhabitants arises in the middle of the country. The Lowlands festival features heavyweight headliners, impressive installations including the renowned red and white 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 on supplying top notch facilities. There’s even 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 hot showers. A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise really is the ultimate summer holiday extravaganza!
Line Up: Mumford & Sons, The xx, Editors, alt-J, Bastille, Chef’Special, Cypress Hill, Elbow, Flume, Halsey, Iggy Pop, Kovacs, London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, Migos, Moderat, Skepta, Solange, Architects, At The Drive In, Ben Klock, Billy Talent, Black Sun Empire, Car Seat Headrest, Carl Craig Presents Synthesizer Ensemble, Cashmere Cat, CLARK – Death Peak Live, Death Grips, Dixon, Feist, First Aid Kit, Future Islands, Glass Animals, Job Jobse, Jonna Fraser, Konstantin, LÉON, Mac DeMarco, MHD, Midland, Mura Masa, Nina Kraviz, Noord Nederlands Orkest, Nothing But Thieves, PVRIS, Robert Hood (DJ-set), Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience Band, Sampha, Talaboman, Tash Sultana, The Bloody Beetroots Live, The Pretty Reckless, The Shins, Tove Lo, Ty Segall, Abra, Altin Gün, Aurora Halal, Bonzai, Black Foxxes, Colin Benders, Cubicolor Live, Culture Abuse, Baloji, Canshaker Pi, Deniro, Denzel Curry, D.D Dumbo, Dj Deeon, Dj Firmeza, Eden, Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes, Giegling Showcase: Ateq Live, Dustin, edward.live, Map.ache, HAUS, Hauschka, HMLTD, Husky Loops, Iguana Death Cult, Jeangu Macrooy, John Moreland, Kim Janssen, Marie Davidson Live, Methyl Ethel, MICH, Naâman, Palace, Parcels, Romare Full Live Band, Shame, Shovels and Rope, Skott, SMIB, Songhoy Blues, Spin Te Kú, The Ufoslavians, Vince Staples, Yungblud + many more!
Lowlands takes place from 18th – 20th August 2017. To book tickets visit www.lowlands.nl/english
Lowlands Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwDa20Z0euQ
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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