Caprices Festival Kicks Off Next Week
The 13th edition of Caprices kicks off in a week. The biggest names in electronic music, from Maceo Plex to Ricardo Villalobos, not forgetting KiNK, Âme, Rødhåd or of course Sven Väth, will be in Crans-Montana from the 7th to 10th of April for this unmissable clubbers get-together.
Bringing together today’s hotshots and the very best of today’s avant-garde, Caprices will make the Valais ski station really jump for four days.
For the opening evening on Thursday 7th April, Caprices has put together an impressive line up at Moon. Installed deliberately at the foot of the pistes this year so as to reduce the time taken between the two principal festival venues, the room will rock in turn with the electronic punk vinyls of Nina Kraviz, the minimalist expert Magda, the #1 of top 20 live acts from the Resident Advisor site KiNK, one of the leaders of the Italian scene DJ Tennis and the great new Swiss duo Kūn. « Not an evening to be missed, declared Maxime Léonard, the director of Caprices. It’s the first festival with our new logo. It’s the first evening of the Festival. We wanted to present a line up of acts at the very top of their game and these five will really get Moon going, promised the director. » Other acts lined up for Moon over the following days : Tale of Us, Âme, Rødhåd, Recondite, Mind Against, Michel Cleis, Väth, Maceo Plex, Eats Everything, Ilario Alicante, Tim Green, Adolpho & Franky, Nicolas Duvoisin et Alci.
The other major venue is at 2208m, on the terrace where the Violettes telecabine arrives. Having become the symbol of Caprices, the MDRNTY stage invites you to buzz to the sound of Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Nastia, Ricardo Villalobos, Raresh or Preslea, all set against the unique and breathtaking views that the Valaisan station offers. After the dance floor of MDRNTY gets going with this line-up on the 8th and 9th April, on Sunday the 10th Caprices has asked Guy Gerber, Mathew Johnson, Stimming et Ryan Crosson to animate the mountain peaks a day which will also be one of the last ski afternoons of the season. « this will be the last chance of the season to take in this exceptional view whilst partying to the very latest in electronic music , explains Maxime Léonard. Unforgettable. »
Strengthened by the success of previous festivals OFF, this year Caprices has chosen again to let the public enjoy this third offering 100% free. Presented by Charles Favres’ son, this happening for all age groups will take place over the week-ends of the 2-3 and 8-9 of April in the centre of Crans-Montana in the company of DJs and the live group Igor Blaska, Vkee, Macao and loads of others.
Caprices – four days of festival over three different venues, at the top and the bottom of the pistes. It’s a gigantic electronic line-up in an alpine environment of incredible beauty for an unforgettable experience. It’s from the 7th to the 10th April 2016 at Crans-Montana. Don’t miss it!
Information and ticket office:
Line up, programme and ticket office: http://www.caprices.ch
How to get there: http://www.crans-montana.ch/hiver/fr/acces/
Accommodation: http://www.crans-montana.ch/hiver/fr/hebergement/
Tickets:
Thursday 7.04 - The Moon - 29.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 - MDNRTY- 69.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 - The Moon: 49.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - MDNRTY: 69.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - The Moon: 49.- CHF + taxes
Sunday 10.04 – MDNRTY: 69.- CHF + taxes
Combos:
Full passes: 269.- CHF + taxes
The Moon – 3 nights: 99.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 – MDRNTY + Moon: 99frs.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - MDRNTY + Moon: 99frs.- CHF + taxes
Sources:
Resident Advisor top DJ list http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj-100.aspx
Resident Advisor top live acts list http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?2572
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
Dave Clarke Presents Acts for Tomorrowland Stage
DAVE CLARKE PRESENTS ACTS FOR TOMORORLAND STAGE
Get Real, Marcel Fengler, Pierre, Scuba, Vitalic
Dave Clarke is proud to announce five techno titans, joining him to celebrate his 5th year hosting a stage at Tomorrowland on Sunday 24th July.
Taking charge of new an exciting stage for 2016, Dave Clarke will once again present a broad range of cutting-edge underground dance music to the festival with something for every discerning music lover.
Joining him on the decks this year will be Get Real, Marcel Fengler, Pierre, Scuba and Vitalic with MC Gunner back again as the master of ceremonies.
Entrusted with hosting a stage for a 5th year running, Dave Clarke will share his undying passion for techno to a sold out crowd of music fans from all over the world.
Says Dave Clarke: ”As ever, thoroughly thrilled to be invited back to the worlds most successful dance festival and be given a stage to programme, a complete honour”
Stage Running Order:
Dave Clarke - 22h15 - 00h00
GET REAL - 20h30 - 22h15
Vitalic - 19h00 - 20h30
Scuba - 17h00 - 19h00
Marcel Fengler - 15h00 - 17h00
Pierre - 13h00 - 15h00
Tomorrowland 2015 will take place from 22 – 24 July. More info here: http://www.tomorrowland.com/
ABOUT DAVE CLARKE
He may be known as The Baron Of Techno, a moniker given to him by renowned BBC Radio DJ / journalist John Peel, but Dave Clarke has an anarchist streak a mile wide and punk in his soul, having no truck with establishment figures or authoritarianism.
A hard working purist, forward thinking futurist, technology geek, part Gothic and gadget lover who embraced the digital revolution in an early stage while his peers where still sniffing the smell of vinyl, a format he hasn’t used professionally in eleven years. It’s unsurprising he revels in the libertarianism of the World Wide Web. It gives symmetry to his savvy techno vision.
As a talented DJ and producer Dave Clarke will continue his newfound love for making music, gather air miles by the gallon and preach his vision on techno both on the decks and on the radio, whilst never forgetting the long and bumpy journey he had to undertake to get where he is now: on top of the game, respected by both fans and peers and very much relevant in today’s scene. “He might be established, but he will never be establishment”. http://www.daveclarke.com/
ABOUT TOMORROWLAND
This year over 400 artists will once again be appearing on the various colourful stages that have been constructed in the spectacular festival park De Schorre in Boom. For three whole days, 180,000 visitors will immerse themselves in a magical world.
The fairytale decor, gigantic dance valley, incredible fireworks and the best DJs in the world will provide an experience like no other. Tomorrowland 2015 will take place from 22 – 24 July. More info here: http://www.tomorrowland.com/
CONTACT:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicuty.co.uk
Sziget Festival adds Kaiser Chiefs, Mano Chao La Ventura, Hardwell and more!
Sziget Festival is continuously adding names to their already colorful and exciting line-up. The Island of Freedom was awarded to be the festival with the "Best European Line-up" last year and aims to keep this title. This time 9 new names have been added including; Mano Chao La Ventura, Hardwell, Kaiser Chiefs, Fidlar and many more have been added. The festival is held in Budapest between 10-17 August, 2016.
Sziget Festival is again working on a very colorful and exciting line-up, representing all genres. Just recently Rihanna, Sia, Noel Gallagher and many more joined the already prominent program, but there is no stopping this time either. This year's End Show, on the last day of the week-long festival on 16th August, will be hosted by Hardwell, who will definitely crown the last Main Stage slot of 2016. Manu Chao La Ventura will bring danceable rhythms and a great atmosphere also to the Main Stage. Sziget is also happy to have Kaiser Chiefs, Fidlar, Boys Noize, Dillon Francis, Movits!, Vinai and DJ Sliink.
Already announced acts (in alphabetical order):
Aurora
Bastille
Bloc Party
Boys Noize
Bring Me The Horizon
Bullet For My Valentine
Crystal Castles
CHVRCHES
Datsik
David Guetta
Dillon Francis
Dyro
Excision
FIDLAR
JAIN
Jake Bugg
Jess Glynne
John Newman
Hardwell
Kaiser Chiefs
K.I.Z.
Kodaline
Kovacs
M83
Manu Chao La Ventura
MØ
Molotov
Movits!
Muse
Naughty Boy
Nicky Romero
Noel Gallagher
Oscar and the Wolf
Parkway Drive
Parov Stelar
Rico & Sticks
Róisín Murphy
SIA
Sigur Rós
DJ Sliink
Sum 41
The Last Shadow Puppets
The Lumineers
The Neighbourhood
Tourist
Travis Scott
Unkle (live)
Vinai
Wilkinson (live)
Years & Years
More names, venues, programs will arrive in the upcoming weeks! Tickets and information: www.szigetfestival.com
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
OFF Festival Katowice 2016: Devendra Bahnart, Kiasmos, Basia Bulat and Rosa Vertov
Musical trips come in all shapes and sizes. They can be contemplated under the California sun, on the picturesque Island, enchanted into pop songs in Canada, or wrapped up in distorted guitars in a Warsaw garage. Devendra Banhart, Basia Bulat, and Rosa Vertov are here to explain.
Devendra Banhart
It's impossible to sum up in just a few sentences the phenomemon that is Devendra Banhart, a versatile artist who borrows freely from different cultures, eras, and artistic trends, combining them into a new and original whole. Part of a movement known as New Weird America, his art is a marriage of music and visual arts in which North American folk resonates with Latin beats, while psychedelic hippy trips contrast with his intimate, contemporary lo-fi style. His new album, the successor to the excellent record Mala, is already in the pipeline, which means we can expect Devendra to reveal a new facet of his fascinating world this August in Katowice.
Kiasmos
The incorrigible dreamer Ólafur Arnalds is well known as the composer of beautiful neoclassical and ambient sonic landscapes, but you've probably also heard his reinterpretations of Chopin or the soundtrack to the TV series Broadchurch. Janus Rasmussen, meanwhile, is the backbone of the excellent electropop act Bloodgroup. The two met in the studio when Arnalds was brought in as a producer for some Bloodgroup recordings, but they soon realized that their collaborative ideas required a whole new format. Thus Kiasmos was born: an Icelandic duo that won the hearts of electronic music fans with their unique take on emotional minimal techno. You can only imagine what their music is going sound like under the clear August skies in Katowice...
Basia Bulat
A Canadian of Polish descent who, like Devendra, practices the enigmatic art of freak folk, though her newest album, Good Advice, released last month, would more aptly be described as freak pop: clever, catchy songs brimming with energy, always with a second, intriguing layer. Produced by My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James, the record isn't just a worthy successor to Tall Tall Shadow (nominated to both the Polaris and Juno awards), but is also a step towards a broader audience for this singer and multi-instrumentalist. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Rosa Vertov
They may be four young girls from Warsaw, but they don't get an easy pass for being a “girl band.” Though they just appeared on the scene, Rosa Vertov will surprise you with their attitude and original vision. But don't take our word for it: dive into the straightforward yet disturbing songs on their debut EP, released in September 2015 — on cassette only, for now. Look out for their new single any day now. And after their OFF Festival performance… well we don't know what to expect, but we're dying to find out.
Here's the list of names announced so far:
Devendra Banhart, Anohni, The Kills, Mudhoney, GZA, Lush, GusGus, Thundercat, Minor Victories, Kiasmos, Napalm Death, Jaga Jazzist, SBB plays „Nowy Horyzont“, Sleaford Mods, DJ Koze, Zomby, Lightning Bolt, Andrew Weatherall b2b Roman Flügel, Brodka, Kaliber 44, Liima, Daniel Avery, Clutch, Mutoid Man, Powell, Zimpel/Ziołek, Basia Bulat, Syny, Beach Slang, Willis Earl Beal, Flatbush Zombies, Machinedrum, Yung Lean, Mass Gothic, Show Me The Body, Fidlar, Rosa Vertov.
OFF Festival Katowice 2016 – August 5th – 7th
More info and tickets: www.off-festival.pl
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
EXIT Festival and Viber Launch Global Sticker Contest
Exit Festival and Viber call on all creative minds around the world to take part in their premier Viber sticker design contest.
EXIT, one of the most prestigious global music festivals, and Viber - one of the world’s leading messaging apps with more than 711 million unique users worldwide, have announced today the official launch of their joint global sticker design contest - "My EXIT Adventure". Combined with its seaside sister festival in Montenegro – “Sea Dance”, EXIT festival makes for world's most unique festival package – “EXIT Adventure”: two award-winning festivals at two spectacular locations in two neighbouring countries! Renowned for its special energy and unique atmosphere, EXIT Festival is held at the magical Petrovaradin Fortress of the beautiful city of Novi Sad, Serbia – while Sea Dance Festival is situated at one of the most beautiful beaches of Adriatic – Jaz, in Montenegro. Unique scenery, spiced up with unforgettable music performances and mixed with pure positive vibes of enthusiastic festival-goers, provide for a rare blend of powerful and entirely different experiences.
EXIT Magic - Official Trailer for EXIT Adventure 2016: https://youtu.be/qdBcYUuLyqg
The goal of the “My EXIT Adventure” Viber sticker design contest is to reach creative minds throughout the world and see their take on the EXIT Adventure package and its unique ethos and festival lifestyle in the form of compelling Viber stickers that can be used in chats - 365 days a year. The contest will be hosted on creative platform, Talenthouse, which gives independent artists from all over the world direct access to creative briefs from leading brands, agencies and entertainment icons. One Selected Artist, as chosen by the Official Contest Jury members will receive $3,000 and have their designs turned into a downloadable sticker pack on Viber. Four more Highly Commended Artists, as chosen by the Jury, will receive $500 each. All of them will also receive EXIT Adventure tickets, while the contest Winner will also be invited to travel and experience the EXIT Adventure with the rest of its creative team, experiencing VIP access behind the scenes and backstage.
Please go to the following link in order to access the Official Landing Page of the 'My Exit Adventure' Creative Sticker Design Contest:
https://www.talenthouse.com/i/create-a-viber-sticker-pack-inspired-by-exit-adventure
Dusan Kovačević, founder of EXIT invited all creative minds to join the contest emphasising that "EXIT is very unique compared to other major festivals in terms of its history, diversity in music and social activism. I encourage you to translate the magic of the whole EXIT Adventure, both EXIT and Sea Dance festivals, into colourful and interesting Viber stickers that will live 365 days a year thanks to your creative work".
Erez Shocher, Creative Director at Viber, provided valuable advice to all contenders: "We are looking for creative stickers that capture the energy and vibe of EXIT, but are also relevant to people beyond the festival. The more useful the sticker, the more popular it will be, so think about the types of stickers and phrases that you like to use with your friends every day. The selected sticker designs will combine that practicality with the unique ethos of EXIT Festival.”
EXIT Adventure 2015 - Official Aftermovie: https://youtu.be/ebe9YwSQu7A
Get on the Inside
Even if you’re not able to attend EXIT Adventure you can still get insider access and the latest behind the scenes news by following the EXIT Adventure Public Chat on Viber. Launching today, the EXIT Adventure chat will offer exclusive information about the festival. EXIT Adventure performers will make guest appearances in the Public Chat to answer questions from participants; there will be live content directly from the festival, as well as from other events, parties and conferences in the meantime. You can follow the Public Chat here: http://viber.com/exit
About EXIT Adventure 2016
Recently awarded as the Best European Festival for 2016, EXIT Festivalwill be held this year from July 7th -10th at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia - after which EXIT Adventure moves to the Adriatic Coast for the third annual Sea Dance Festival, held from July 14th-16th at Jaz Beach, Montenegro. Confirmed acts include Ellie Goulding, Bastille, Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex, Hurts, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Lost Frequencies, Robin Schulz, Nicky Romero, Stormzy, Solomun, Nina Kraviz, Marco Carola, Andy C, DJ Hype, Modestep, Sigma, Wilkinson and many more.
About Viber
Viber freely connects users around the world with the people that matter to them most, sending good vibes every day and making great things happen. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber gives people the ability to connect in the way that works best for them, whether it is through individual messaging, video calls or group chats or following brands and celebrities on Public Chats. Viber can be used on iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Windows Phone, Windows®, Windows 8®, Mac, Linux and Symbian devices over 3G/4G or WiFi connections. Viber is a Rakuten Group company.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
Dave Clarke Reveals Exclusive Vinyl For Record Store Day
Dave Clarke reveals exclusive vinyl of 'Charcoal Eyes' album for Record Store Day - and what a beauty it is in striking red vinyl! http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-releases/rsd-2016/dave-clarke/
Dave Clarke will also be taking part in Record Store Day activities at Concerto Recordstore in Amsterdam on 16th April, where he will be signing albums from 4pm. Full info below.
Concerto Recordstore
16:00 Dave Clarke (signing new album)
Utrechtsestraat 52-60, 1017 VP Amsterdam, Netherlands
https://www.facebook.com/events/508663612651225/
DAVE CLARKE
CHARCOAL EYES: A SELECTION OF REMIXES FROM AMSTERDAM
RELEASE DATE: 16th APRIL 2016
Influential techno and electro icon Dave Clarke has put the finishing touches to a bold new remix project. EntitledCharcoal Eyes: A selection of remixes from Amsterdam, the collection will come out on vinyl, CD and digitally on April 16th and includes comprehensive sleeve notes explaining back stories to each track, as well as a special two verse poem penned by Clarke himself.
Now based in Amsterdam, long time English dance servant Clarke has been synonymous with an abrasive, full throttle brand of electronic music that he has showcased across hundreds of EPs, compilations and albums since the early nineties. Also a celebrated radio pioneer who helms his own long running White Noise show (which also spawned a label of the same name) he has recently finished building a new studio in Amsterdam where much of this work was completed.
Charcoal Eyes finds Clarke taking on a diverse range of artists and adding his own fingerprint to a smorgasbord of sounds. From punk to New Beat, fast rising modern day artists to sadly disbanded bands, a lot of ground is covered, but it is all tied together by the studio nous and singular style of this notoriously outspoken pioneer.
Opening up with a crisp rework of Placebo, the collection touches every shade of techno and electro from slick and futuristic to dark and heavy. importantly, a semblance of the original artists intentions always remains and much like his previous remixes of everyone from Fisherspooner to Depeche Mode, many of these are sure to become cult classics.
Tracklisting
Vinyl
Placebo – Scene Of The Crime (Dave Clarke Remix)
Maelstrom & Louisahhh! – Rough & Tender (Dave Clarke Remix)
The Soft Moon – Wrong (Dave Clarke Remix)
Neon Judgement – TV Treated (Dave Clarke Remix)
Gazelle Twin – Exorcise (Dave Clarke Remix)
Amazing Snakeheads – Here It Comes Again (Dave Clarke Remix)
I Am Kloot – These Days Are Mine (Dave Clarke Remix)
Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – Rebellion (Dave Clarke Remix)
A Place To Bury Strangers – Straight (Dave Clarke Remix)
CD / Digital
Placebo – Scene Of The Crime (Dave Clarke Remix)
Maelstrom & Louisahhh! – Rough & Tender (Dave Clarke Remix)
The Soft Moon – Wrong (Dave Clarke Remix)
Neon Judgement – TV Treated (Dave Clarke Remix)
Gazelle Twin – Exorcise (Dave Clarke Remix)
Amazing Snakeheads – Here It Comes Again (Dave Clarke Remix)
I Am Kloot – These Days Are Mine (Dave Clarke Remix)
Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – Rebellion (Dave Clarke Remix)
A Place To Bury Strangers – Straight (Dave Clarke Remix)
*CD/digital bonus tracks
I Am Kloot – These Days Are Mine (Dave Clarke Extended Rework)
Amazing Snakeheads – Here It Comes Again (Dave Clarke Rework)
John Foxx – Underpass (Dave Clarke Rework)
Crash Course In Science – Flying Turns (_Unsubscribe Remix)
House Of Black Lanterns – Broken (_Unsubscribe Remix)
Artist: Dave Clarke
Title: Charcoal Eyes
Sleeve artwork: André de Jong
Photography: Marilyn Clark
Label: News
Released: 16th April 2016
CONTACT:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
Festival Friday - Best Beach Festivals
This #festivalfriday is all about #beachfestivals. Who doesn't love dancing on a beach under endless blue skies with the sun high in the sky and golden white sand between your toes. Who needs Miami or Ibiza when you can combine a festival holiday and party on the beach all day and night.
Here’s five festivals boasting beautiful beaches to add to your wishlist for 2016...
EXIT Festival
Exit Village is by far the most popular gathering place for Exit visitors, both domestic and foreign, the place where party never ends, located at the amazing Štrand beach on the bank of the international river Danube. Overlooking the slopes of Fruška gora hills and situated only 15 minutes walk from the Novi Sad city centre as well as the Petrovaradin Fortress, where EXIT takes place, it is a perfect location to spend your summer holiday.
Exit Festival takes place from 7-10 July 2016. To book tickets visit exitfest.org
Electric Elephant
Croatia is top of most people’s festival bucket list these days and for very good reason. With guaranteed sunshine, shimmering sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, The Garden Tisno is one of the most beautiful beach destinations. At Electric Elephant festival, days are spent relaxing on the beach, soaking up some rays, or sailing out on the Adriatic Sea for a disco-fuelled boat party, whilst nights are spent dancing beneath the stars at the open-air club Barbarella’s.
Electric Elephant takes place from 7-11 July 2016. To book tickets visit electricelephant.co.uk
Positivus
Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia and surrounded by idyllic woodland, Positivus
is also located next to the Baltic Sea. Take a stroll, enjoy a swim or relax with a beer whilst watching the sun set. This is a boutique festival offering festival goers a variety of activities and plenty to explore in such a beautiful setting across the three-day event.
Positivus takes place from 15-17 July 2016. To book tickets visit positivusfestival.com/en/
Sea Dance
Sea Dance Festival takes place at the one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic coast, Jaz, also proclaimed the best European beach in 2015 by the Lonely Planet. With the Dance Paradise stage located at the sandy beach, as well as the camping site only 50 metres from the shore, Jaz beach offers spectacular sunsets and special moments while sipping coctails and listening to some of your favourite artists.
Sea Dance takes place from 14th to 16th July. To book tickets visit seadancefestival.me/en
SZIGET
The beach is where Szitizens can hide in the shade of colorful and huge textile decorations, take a nap on soft carpets and snake pillows, enjoy the game of enchanting lights, experience different smells, while listening to non-stop psychedelic and ambient music and watching films. Here you can chill out, chat, taste some excellent chai, but you can also dance to electronic DJs or meditate at our yoga workshops. The wonderful baech will guarantee a full chill experience, plus bathing in the Danube and more.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill |Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
The Vaccines and Tinariwen added to Exit Festival line up
One of the best live bands of today's rock scene, The Vaccines, will be premiering at Exit Festival on Saturday, 9 July. The furious London quartet stood shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Coldplay, Mumford & Sons, Muse, and The Rolling Stones as nominees for the Best Live Act at the BRIT Awards; furthermore, the band shared the stage with some of them as an opening act! The Vaccines are the 2012 winners of the NME Award for the Best New Band and they also won the Best Emerging Talent award at the 2011 Q Awards. The band's debut album was the best-selling debut album of 2011, drawing comparisons to The Ramones and The Jesus and Mary Chain, while their second album Come of Age reached no. 1 in UK. They will be joined at Exit’s Main Stage by Tinariwen, a group of true rebels who switched their weapons for guitars becoming globally respected for their art as one the leading world music acts. The desert bluesmen are the Grammy winners for the Best World Music Album, openly admired by music giants such are Robert Plant, Thom Yorke, Henry Rollins, Brian Eno, and many others. New line-up additions also include Greek rockers Tuber, heavy Belgians The Black Heart Rebellion, as well as the New Zealand singer-songwriter Graham Candy.
The Vaccines - If You Wanna: https://youtu.be/uQKjI6395iU
The Vaccines are coming to Exit, with blend of retro surf punk, Ramones guitars and Everly Brothers pop hooks ines. Their fresh guitar sound and witty, modern lyrics very quickly ranked them as one of the most representative and contemporary acts on today’s rock scene. Their debut album “What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?” quickly achieved platinum status, and just eighteen months later, their release “Come of Age” charted at #1 in the UK. The Vaccines’ game-changing third album, English Graffiti has the elements of the old Vaccines, but their sonic palette is completely different, expressing, as frontman Young claims, “a sound that’s from the future”.
Tinariwen - Islegh Taghram Tifhamam: https://youtu.be/DJbr0W8_X0k
Tinariwen, meaning “deserts” in Tamasheq, started their career as a Tuareg rebels against the Malian government, only to get international recognition and support by the world’s biggest stars including U2, Carlos Santana, Robert Plant, Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Chris Martin (Coldplay), after releasing their 2007 album “Aman Iman: Water Is Life”. The band also won the BBC Award for World Music in 2005. “Tassili”, 2011 album brings the Saharan bluesmen the well-deserved Grammy for the Best World Music Album, whereas at Exit Festival the band will present their latest album “Emmaar”, released in 2014, which was recorded in an American desert where the band temporarily settled. The album brought the band a worldwide media coverage and recognition, with Rolling Stone, Le Monde, The New Yorker, The Times, and many others featuring the album on their pages. The fighters for the right of their people will share their blues with festival visitors about Tuareg rebellion against the government, Tuareg tribes and their adventures in the desert, the wars, but also the beauty of the desert, the sky and the lands, their blues as well as nostalgia of an old time.
Greek rockers Tuber transform their inspiration into a strong, firm psychedelic instrumental rock music based on a pure live performance. The Belgian Black Heart Rebellion are bringing an incredible mixture of styles and a freedom to intertwine various music directions, thanks to which the band’s fans always feel a new kind of energy. New Zealand sends its regards to Exit in the form of a 25-year-old musician and actor Graham Candy, who will enchant the Fortress with a burst of his strong indie-pop energy.
Exit festival will be this year from 7 to 10 July at the Petrovaradin Fortress, after which the Exit Adventure moves to the Adriatic Sea for the third annual Sea Dance Festival, held from 14 to 16 July. Confirmed acts for Exit Adventure now include Ellie Goulding, Wiz Khalifa, Hurts, Skrillex, Bastille, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Stormzy, Lost Frequencies, Solomun, Marco Carola, Robin Schulz, Nicky Romero, Cock Sparrer, Anti-Flag, Dub Pistols, DJ Hype, Andy C, clubs Tresor and Concrete, and many others.
Tickets
Tickets for EXIT Festival from £79 + Booking fee!
Tickets are available at http://www.exitfest.org/en/tickets
You can save up to 60% from the final ticket price in July. Accommodation and travel arrangements can be found at Exit’s official travel agency, ExitTrip’s here: https://www.exittrip.org/en
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
Countdown to Caprices Festival
The countdown to Caprices Festival has begun with only 3 weeks until Crans-Montana will be transformed into an unmissable destination in the world of electronic music from 7th to 10th April.
Caprices is a four-day festival that takes place on three different stages positioned on both the top and bottom of the slopes. This is set to be a tremendous electronic line up against the backdrop of a strikingly beautiful Alpine setting that promises to be a unique experience.
Bringing together big names and innovative, high-profile artists, Caprices will whip up the crowds at the Valais ski station for four days and nights.
Here are 5 things not to miss at Caprices 2016…
1.MOON Room
The Moon Room, set up at the bottom of the slopes especially for the festival, is once again destined to be the meeting place for every clubber intending to dance the night away. Artists performing on the Moon stage include: Nina Kraviz, Magda, KiNK, DJ Tennis, Kūn, Tale of Us, Âme, Rødhåd, Recondite, Mind Against, Michel Cleis, Adolpho & Franky, Nicolas Duvoisin and Alci.
2.MDNRTY Stage
Ascend to 2208-m altitude to the Violettes cable car departure station in the Barzettes car park and dance to some of the world leading techno dj’s on the on the MDRNTY stage. Together with the festival’s other star attraction, the breath-taking views over the Alpine mountain range that stretches from Cervin to Mont Blanc, Caprices offers clubbers a mind-blowing experience combining visual and sound sensations in one unique setting.
DJ’s not to be missed on the MDRNTY Stage include: Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Nastia, Ricardo Villalobos, Raresh, Preslea, Sven Väth. Maceo Plex, Eats Everything, Ilario Alicante, Tim Green, Guy Gerber, Mathew Johnson, Stimming and Ryan Crosson.
3.OFF Parties
Following the success of ‘Off’ festival parties in previous years, Caprices has since expanded. Although still stationed in the main street of Crans-Montana, this third stage will host an eclectic programme that pays tribute to Swiss culture. There will be an array of activities and food stalls open to a broad audience of all ages.
4.Apres Ski
As with all Ski resorts there are plenty of Apes Ski activities. Relax in the Spa au Valaisia with its Valaisia saline pool 33 °, Turkish bath, sauna and samarium, enjoy Alpine cheeses, meats of the country and seasonal dishes in friendly traditional surroundings at Le Mayen or visit David L'instant Chocolat to sample some the best Chocolate, David was the Best Swiss chocolate maker in 2013 and among the 10 best in the World.
5.Freestyle Event
Now inevitable for all freestylers in the region and beyond, Crans-Montana PARKS organizes for the third time a freestyle event in the spring glory. What's better than snow, almost summer temperatures, a festive atmosphere, a snow park built to perfection and many enthusiasts to have fun and try and enjoy new faces on the field of Crans-Montana?
Information and ticket office:
Line up, programme and ticket office: http://www.caprices.ch
How to get there: http://www.crans-montana.ch/hiver/fr/acces/
Accommodation: http://www.crans-montana.ch/hiver/fr/hebergement/
Pricing
Thursday 7.04 - The Moon - 29.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 - MDNRTY- 69.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 - The Moon: 49.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - MDNRTY: 69.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - The Moon: 49.- CHF + taxes
Sunday 10.04 – MDNRTY: 69.- CHF + taxes
Combos:
Full passes: 269.- CHF + taxes
The Moon – 3 nights: 99.- CHF + taxes
Friday 08.04 – MDRNTY + Moon: 99frs.- CHF + taxes
Saturday 09.04 - MDRNTY + Moon: 99frs.- CHF + taxes
Sources:
Resident Advisor top DJ list http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj-100.aspx
Resident Advisor top live acts list http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?2572
About Caprices Festival:
Initiated in 2003, the first edition of Caprices Festival came in 2004 with the idea to bring people and artists together in a dreamlike location in the Swiss Alps: Crans-Montana ski station. With artists like Björk, Portishead, Gorillaz performing next to the ski slopes, Caprices Festival quickly became a tremendous event that draw people from all over the world. In 2009, Caprices carefully conceived the first electronic event on the Swiss Alps slopes. Named Modernity@Caprices, this event instantly became a huge success among avant-garde electronic dance community and reached a broader crowd shortly after. Shifting from a mainstream multi-type of music programming to a cutting-edge electronic exclusive cast last year, Caprices Festival made a bold move showing its strong dedication to the community. The artistic and commercial successes of the 12th edition of Caprices Festival have pushed the 4-day event to the top-of-pile. This year, on April 7th through April 10th, with a brand new key visual, a truly outstanding electronic lineup, an operational excellence, a creative mindset and one of the finest mountain line of the Alps, Caprices Festival is set to be an unmissable party.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39
Rihanna to headline Sziget Festival
Sziget is happy to announce Rihanna as the Day 0 headliner of the Island of Freedom. The week-long festival holiday is held between 10-17 August, 2016.
Rihanna is one of the most successful and talented singers of today. The 28-year-old icon is the youngest female artist who has achieved 14 number one singles, won 8 Grammy Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. Her very much awaited album 'Anti' was released this year and received great reviews already. Rihanna is followed by more than 100 million people and her hits were played 8 billion times on the biggest video player. It is a great pleasure to have her exclusively at Sziget Festival.
The music line-up is shaping up for this year's Sziget Festival, among the already announced acts we can find Muse, David Guetta, Sia, The Last Shadow Puppets, Noel Gallagher, Bastille and many more! New announcement can be expected shortly as well as more information about the non-musical programs of the island.
The music and arts festival welcomes people from more than 90 countries every year. Those who are interested should hurry up as festival passes are selling quickly and upgrade campsites even quicker (e.g. the VIP Camping is already sold out). Luckily there are still a number accommodation options available here: http://szigetfestival.com/accommodation
Already announced acts (in alphabetical order):
Aurora
Bastille
Bloc Party
Bring Me The Horizon
Bullet For My Valentine
Crystal Castles
CHVRCHES
Datsik
David Guetta
Dyro
Excision
JAIN
Jake Bugg
Jess Glynne
John Newman
K.I.Z.
Kodaline
Kovacs
M83
MØ
Molotov
Muse
Naughty Boy
Nicky Romero
Noel Gallagher
Oscar and the Wolf
Parkway Drive
Parov Stelar
Rico & Sticks
Rihanna
Róisín Murphy
SIA
Sigur Rós
Sum 41
The Last Shadow Puppets
The Lumineers
The Neighbourhood
Tourist
Travis Scott
Unkle (live)
Wilkinson (live)
Years & Years
More names, venues, programs will arrive in the upcoming weeks! Tickets and information: www.szigetfestival.com
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@46.32.240.39