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Heineken Balaton Sound completes full lineup and reveals boat party details
Website | Tickets | Date: 3rd – 6th July
Alfa Romero, Baugruppe90, Cassian, Laidback Luke, HoneyLuv, Sama’ Adbulhadi and more have been revealed
The epic open-air and lakeside escape that is Heineken Balaton Sound is one of Europe’s most accessible and must visit festivals for lovers of world class electronic music. Today it reveals its final line up, so now playing on the gorgeous shores of Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Hungary from 3 – 6 July 2024 will be Sama Adbulhadi, Laidback Luke, HoneyLuv, Henri Bergmann and Mau P on top of previous names like Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Stephan Bodzin (live), Reinier Zonneveld (live), Mathame, Marshmello, Paul Kalkbrenner, James Hype, FJAAK, Mind Against, Maceo Plex, Miss Monique and hard dance techno stars Sara Landry, Trym and 999999999 amongst many more.
4-Day Passes are available for the main festival for just €249 from https://balatonsound.com/
Heineken Balaton Sound’s always unmissable boat parties are back once again in 2024 and offer the ultimate daytime fun on Lake Balaton with brands such as House Picnic on Thursday and Be Massive on Friday plus more to be announced. Each one invites you to dance to the freshest sounds while taking in the panoramic views, ice-cold drinks and endless beaming sunshine. Hosted daily from July 3rd – 5th but tickets are of course limited!
This latest wave of names adds more irresistible quality to the soundtrack with stars from across the house and techno spectrum including cutting edge sounds from Palestine’s iconic Sama’ Abdulhadi, big future house beats from the notorious Laidback Luke, red hot house from US star HoneyLuv, elegant melodic tech from Henri Bergmann and plenty of the freshest club anthems from Dutch breakout hero Mau P amongst much more including Alfa Romero, Marino Canal, Estella Boersma, Cassian, Marwan Dua, HUGEL, Afriqua, David Löhlein, Airrica, Baugruppe90, Malugi, and Olympe, while the internationally renowned Manuals, Meaghan and Nina Black will perform at The Lookout.
“This year, we aimed to compile the music lineup of Heineken Balaton Sound in a way that condenses the wide range of the electronic music universe into the four days of the festival. Heineken Balaton Sound has become a cross-genre party celebration where lovers of electronic music can freely choose from the offerings, discovering new favourites and musical genres throughout the festival beach,” began Anna Filutás, the project manager of Heineken Balaton Sound, announcing the full lineup. The main organiser of the festival explained that one of the highlights of this year is the extension of the program time on the Heineken Balaton Sound Main Stage, “from the second day onwards, the programs will continue until 3 am, and on Sunday, transitioning into dawn, a huge Endshow bidding farewell to festival-goers will be presented by the world-famous Dutch Q-dance team.”
Heineken Balaton Sound isn’t just a festival—it’s a perfect fusion of holiday, travel, culture, and music set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Balaton. The beautiful location offers the ideal getaway where you can bask in the sun, groove to the beats, and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant experiences in and around the local region, explore the 1 km long beach section, enjoy waterfront relaxation and all manner of water games day and night, while the spectacular city of Budapest is just 90 minutes away.
All of this is highly accessible to travellers from all over Europe and once you arrive, you are free to embark on an endless adventure with walkabouts, fashion shows, sports, dance workshops, techno yoga, and more to make this a trip like no other. Musically of course it is also second to none with a monumental Main Stage adorned with a vast LED wall and the famous B tage, with each venue boasting top-tier audio-visuals and sound systems.
With camping options onsite and nearby hotels in Zamárdi or Siofok, Heineken Balaton Sound is the ultimate summer holiday destination from July 3rd to 6th, 2024.
For the full schedule and passes for the Warm Up Party, Boat Party and Festival head to www.balatonsound.com or visit the official app to get tickets before the prices go up.
Home Again Club Festival unveils full lineup for 100 hour marathon event
This diverse lineup promises to deliver an unparalleled musical journey, featuring a spectrum of sounds and styles to captivate audiences throughout the festival’s duration.
Tickets for the Home Again Club Festival are available for purchase now. Choose from a variety of ticket options, including day passes, standard festival tickets, and unlimited festival passes, ensuring flexibility for attendees to enjoy the event according to their preferences.
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MOGA Caparica Announces Second Wave of Names and OFF party headliners
MOGA Caparica
May 29 – June 2, 2024
Costa da Caparica, Portugal
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An all new and elevated MOGA Caparica experience awaits on the beautiful coast of Portugal from May 29th to June 2nd, 2024 and now the second wave of names has been revealed as well as headliners for the OFF events.
Now playing are the likes of Acid Arab (DJ set), Adassiya (live), Agoria, Francis Mercier, Mâhoud (live), Lee Burridge, Romain FX (live), Rui Vargas, To Ricciardi, Zengxrl and many more. These latest names come on top of first wave names such as Acid Pauli, Dekmantel Soundsystem, Dixon, Jan Blomqvist (Live), Luca Saporito (Audiofly), Mr. ID, Pachanga Boys, Satori, Xinobi, Desiree and more and tickets are available now at mogafestival.com.
MOGA Caparica has made a huge impression in a short space of time. This year MOGA transitions from a series of beach parties to a full-fledged beach festival with a single expansive site and three stages but it remains a compact and boutique gathering for real music lovers inspired by Atlantic vibes and aimed at connecting people from all over the world.
In 2024, it offers another magical mix of artistic discovery, delicious food, local and international music talent, enriching activities for the soul and beach parties, boat parties. The latest names cover house, techno, melodic electronic music, funk, soul and plenty in between with a mix of live acts and DJ sets from legends, pioneers and new school talents.
There is also a superb OFF program across one boat, three beach venues, six parties, and countless hours of non-stop dancing. That OFF program can now be revealed and will take place across Lorosae, Azul Dr Bernard and Buya Beach in Costa da Caparica on the first two days of the festival.
The stunning beach bar Lorosae will be hosting a party on both Wednesday and Thursday. For this occasion the organisers partner up with Amor Records, a local record store and talent incubators. The event offers attendees an immersive experience in the electronic music Lisbon scene, showcasing local names. Later on the same days (29 and 30), the celebration carries on at Azul Dr. Bernard, just a few minutes away from the afternoon event. The setting will host electronic scene headliners along with their talented DJ friends. On Wednesday, MOGA gladly welcome Polocorp, and on Thursday, DJ Vibe, Portuguese talent known locally and globally, both spinning beats for a party lasting long into the night. MOGA will once again host its traditional boat cruise on the Tejo river, setting sail to the tunes of DJs from the Faina Music Portuguese label.
In addition to the live electronic music and parties, the festival also aims to pay homage to the land that welcomes us. The programme will be announced in the coming weeks but in previous editions, MOGA invited a local batucada, offered free yoga and surfing lessons, hosted discussions on music and technology, and organized exhibitions, all against the scenic backdrop of Caparica.
For more information and ticket sales, visit www.mogafestival.com
OFF Details
✷ WEDNESDAY 29th May ✷
1PM – 9PM : Thiago Guiselini (Amor Records) takeover
@Lorosaesolnascente
FREE with RSVP
LINEUP : DIOGO BOTELHO, THIAGO GUISELINI, SOFIA KUSTER
6PM – 2AM : Opening night Polocorp, Daniel Weil & Friends
@Azul.drbernard
Free with RSVP
LINEUP : ARTEMISTIQUE – DANIEL WEIL – MIRO – POLOCORP
✷ THURSDAY 30th May ✷
11AM – 9PM : DJ sets at Buya
@Buyabeach
Free with RSVP
LINEUP: ADAM CHARAF – BERBERAN – EMANUEL SATIE – PENELOPE
1PM – 9PM : Funkamente all afternoon Vinyl Set
@Lorosaesolnascente
Free with RSVP
LINEUP: FUNKAMENTE
4PM – 9PM : Moga Cruise by Faina Music
Docas Lisboa
Tickets Entrance + Open bar
LINEUP: ANDY BOOK – KLIN KLOP – WHITENOISE
6PM – 2AM : DJ Vibe & Friends at Azul
@Azul.drbernard
FREE with RSVP
LINEUP : ANYA – DJ VIBE – DOLCE VITO – TIAGO
Full line up IN + OFF
ACID ARAB (dj set) – ACID PAULI – ADAM CHARAF – ADASSIYA (live) – AGORIA – ALEX WANN – ANALOG SOUL – ANDHIM – ANDY BOOK – ANTILOPE – ANYA – ARTEMISTIQUE – ATLASSI – BLACK POMADE – BERBERAN – CAMILO MIRANDA – DAISY WEWEH – DANIEL WEIL – DEKMANTEL SOUNDYSTEM -DESIREE – DIOGO BOTELHO – DIXON – DJVIBE – DOLCE VITO – DYMOS & SHIZZO – EMANUEL SATIE – FRANCIS MERCIER – FUNKAMENTE – GIU NUNEZ – HEIDI LAWDEN – HELIO – JAN BLOMQVIST (live) – JEAN MAUJ – JEPE – JUST KELLY – KAWTAR SADIK (LIVE) – KLIN KLOP – KOKESHI – KOTOE – LEE BURRIDGE – LUCA SAPORITO (Audiofly) – M.DUSA – MADOTA – MÂHFOUD (LIVE) – MALAS – MALIKA – MANUEL COTTA – MELODY – MIGUEL DOMINGOS – MIRO – MR. ID – NEVERSEEN – PABELS – PACHANGA BOYS – PALMS TRAX – PASO DOBLE – PENELOPE – POLOCORP – PORTABLE (LIVE) – RAFAEL DA CRUZ – RETRO CASSETTA – ROMAIN Fx (live) – RUI VARGAS – SAFAR – SASSY J – SATORI (LIVE) – SHADO – SHERI VARI – SHUGI – SOFIA KUSTER – TIAGO – TIAGO (PANDILLA LTD) – THIAGO GUISELINI – THE AVENER (dj set) – tINI – TO RICCIARDI – WHITENOISE – XINOBI -YEN SUNG – ZENGXRL
Tickets for MOGA Festival Caparica 2024 are flying off the shelves: After parties tickets already sold out, 2nd release sold out, now on 3rd release.
Follow MOGA Festival Caparica @mogafestival for the latest updates and announcements.
SUNBLEACHED SHARE THEIR GRUNGEY NEW SINGLE “HELL IS REPETITION” PLAYING ’10 YEARS OF THE BRIGHTSIDE’ W/ THE GETAWAY PLAN, OCEAN GROVE AND MORE IN JUNE
Brisbane alt-rock band Sunbleached share grungey new single Hell is Repetition, fresh off the back of their appearance at New Bloom Festival last month.
Produced and recorded with long time collaborator Dylan Cottee, Hell is Repetition is the heaviest and darkest song in the quartet’s repertoire to date. The track is an introspective look at behaviour everyone falls into from time to time, romanticising feeling depressed or remaining in a negative mindset instead of fixing the problem.
“The lyrical hook “How long will I stay here slow dancing with my demons” questions how long I’ll keep on repeating that process instead of trying to do better,” explains vocalist Josh Baker.
Late last month Sunbleached joined a handful of their biggest influences in Citizen, Movements, Touché Amoré and more to play New Bloom Festival in Brisbane, where they showcased their own brand of dreamy shoegaze and emo rock. Sunbleached were recently announced to celebrate 10 Years of The Brightside alongside The Getaway Plan, Ocean Grove, Eat Your Heart Out and more, kicking off on June 1. Tickets on sale now via Oztix.
Hell is Repetition follows on from Sunbleached’s February single No Cure For Life, which garnered radio support from multiple triple j programs, Eleven on Double J, Unearthed and community radio stations across the nation as well as editorial playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music. The single was the first to release for 2024 and is a nostalgic exploration of the band’s sound thus far, building on elements established on the quartet’s 2023 sophomore EP release, ‘Delicate Places We Hide’.
Sunbleached’s dedication and passion for their project has seen them welcomed to the Destroy All Lines agency roster and most recently pick up new management from 27 Music (Teenage Joans, Bec Stevens, The Tullamarines).
Sunbleached is Josh Baker (vocals), Bradley Maddaford (guitar), Zane Hughes (bass) and Brent Ottley (guitar). With all members winding down from previous music projects, sunbleached set out in 2020 to create a fresh and authentic alternative rock project ripping inspiration from decades past, reimagined for the present.
The quartet began their journey with the 2021 two-track release containing the light hearted title track Rose Tinted and the polar opposite offering, Flowers Grow From Ugly Places. Blunt Mag affirmed early on: “The future of post-hardcore is in good hands, so long as Brisbane trailblazers sunbleached are the ones holding it.“
The band played BIGSOUND 2022 on the Destroy All Lines showcase and have made an impression playing shows with Boston Manor (UK), Holding Absence (UK), Void of Vision, Deadlights, Mirrors, Pridelands, Dregg and Waxflower to name a few.

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RACE FANS INVITED TAKE THE FRONT SEAT IN A LUXURY SUPERCAR WITH JACK’S RIDES
Bringing the track to Melbourne’s streets, Jack Daniel’s is offering fans complimentary rides between some of the city’s most popular venues in a pair of racing inspired supercars
In celebration of its partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Racing Team, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is bringing the exhilaration of the racing circuit to Melbourne’s streets by offering fans the exclusive opportunity to take a complimentary adrenaline-fuelled drive in a pair of luxury supercars via some of Jack’s favourite venues.
From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March, ‘Jack’s Rides’ will transport locals and visitors alike from the city to South Melbourne and back, whether they were lucky enough to snag a ticket and are getting amongst the action at Albert Park, or just want to soak up the heart-pumping energy of the circuit off-track.
Those looking to roll up on race day in style will be able to book a ride from 12:00pm each day, with the supercars picking up fans in pairs from the Next Hotel on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city and dropping them off at South Melbourne icon, the Golden Gate Hotel – just a short stroll from the Albert Park entrance.
Then, for fans keen to rev their engines into the night, until 10:00pm each night, there will be an option to add an electrifying evening ride from the Golden Gate Hotel to popular drinks den, George on Collins or the city’s largest rooftop bar, Good Heavens.
To book a ride, fans can register their name with the Jack’s Host at the entrance of each of the designated venues. Each ride will also have a complimentary Jack Daniel’s cocktail waiting at the finish line.
As an added bonus, each pair of passengers will also have the opportunity to communicate with each other through on-board headsets just as a driver would in a real racing car.
Excited to bring a taste of the race track to the Melbourne masses, Tom Rogers, Senior Brand Manager at Jack Daniel’s Australia, commented:
“Our partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Racing Team is all about giving fans unique opportunities to celebrate the best in team sport. Through offering rides in some of the most exclusive
supercars in Australia, we’re so excited to be giving fans the chance to not only see, but feel first-hand the thrill of being part of the pinnacle of racing.”
Beyond the Jack’s Rides: Luxury Supercars Experience, Jack Daniel’s will also be delighting fans with a series of venue takeovers at some of Melbourne’s most popular venues over the race weekend including the Next Hotel, George on Collins, Good Heavens and Golden Gate Hotel.
PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS I PREVAIL (USA) THE GHOST INSIDE (USA) + VOID OF VISION
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ARC announces Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Moodymann, Carl Craig, Sven Väth, FJAAK, Sara Landry + more for 2024 edition
ARC Music Festival Announces Lineup for 2024 Edition
Returning to Chicago’s Union Park This Labor Day Weekend
August 30 – September 1
Featuring Armand van Helden, Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, Charlotte de Witte, Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann), Disclosure, Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, Honey Dijon, Idris Elba, Jayda G, Kaskade Redux, LP Giobbi, Purple Disco Machine, Reinier Zonnneveld Live, Sara Landry, Skepta, Sven Väth + More
Spanish Party Outfit Elrow Returns as Stage Host
Passes On
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ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship house and techno festival, has revealed the lineup for its 2024 edition taking place from August 30th to September 1st. Returning to the heart of the city at Union Park this Labor Day Weekend, ARC’s fourth iteration will be soundtracked by the world’s leading house and techno selectors in the historic birthplace of house music.
Since its inception, ARC has bridged a diverse range of global and local musical influences and audiences, entrenching itself as a cornerstone in the global festival circuit while shining a spotlight on the rich cultural heritage of Chicago. ARC’s fusion of cutting edge production, progressive lineup curation, and emphasis on educating the next generation of electronic music listeners on its origins has elevated its impact and appeal to an international scale.
Led by Auris Presents, Chicago’s premier producer of experiential festivals and events, ARC fans will also be treated to an expansive slate of intimate ARC After Dark afterparties late into the morning hours. After Dark programming will run five days from Thursday to Monday, showcasing a variety of uniquely curated parties featuring artist aliases, special b2bs, label takeovers, plus select acts outside of the festival lineup. The after party series spans over 13 venues, 30 parties, and 80 artists, and is exclusively available only to ARC festival pass holders.
A host of headlining acts lead ARC’s festival lineup including GRAMMY-nominated brotherly production duo Disclosure, dance music stalwarts Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, a special house set from legendary grime pioneer Skepta, and Chicago-born globally renowned visionary Honey Dijon. Top tier acts continue to line the bill with Belgian techno powerhouse and KNTXT label head Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-nominee and in-demand hitmaker Dom Dolla, and German techno veteran Sven Väth.
In line with ARC’s forward-thinking approach to sonic curation, unique back to back sets and special collaborations elevate its lineup to new heights. This includes a back and forth of in-demand house acts Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy and Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything, the high BPM sonics of DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69, and the collaborative GOLFOS project of Pawsa and Dennis Cruz. Additional highlights include UK powerhouse duo Ben Sterling B2B ROSSI., clubland favorites DJ Boring B2B Young Marco, and a meeting of new and old school with Dennis Ferrer B2B HoneyLuv.
Other back to back spectacles on the ARC lineup feature Detroit meets Chicago sets from the pioneering Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann) plus seasoned selectors DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J Wright, along with dual Chicago back to backs from house architects Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, and Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris.
ARC will showcase modern house luminaries including disco funk master Purple Disco Machine, chart-topping production duo Gorgon City, the melodically-tinged Kaskade Redux set, Bronx-born duo The Martinez Brothers, inimitable disco queen Jayda G, and piano-house icon LP Giobbi. The lineup will also feature Dutch duo ANOTR, innovative GRAMMY-winning artist Cassian, breakout star Mau P, Dirty Disco party head AZZECCA, and fan-favorite actor and selector Idris Elba.
ARC will continue to lean into its heavier techno curation led by the early 2000s influenced productions of German DJ Klangkuenstler, Filth On Acid heavy hitter Reinier Zonneveld Live, the high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, German electronic duo FJAAK, French DJ and producer Nico Moreno, and versatile Ukrainian act Daria Kolosova. For more eclectic sonics, fans can look forward to Jazz-inspired Scottish musician Barry Can’t Swim, lo-fi house selector DJ Seinfeld, cross-genre producer Logic1000, fast rising UK bass and garage phenom Sammy Virji, and the melodic high bpm stylings of KETTAMA, X CLUB., and salute.
Global house and techno fans will be treated to an immersive journey at ARC, with curated production elements and art to guide them between each of its four distinct stage environments. ARC will return all four of its stages from 2023 including the industrial Grid stage, the interactive and psychedelic production of Spain’s celebrated elrow alongside its renowned performers, the deeper sonics of the Expansions stage, and the newest fan-favorite, Area 909 – an homage to house and techno’s foundation in a raw and energetic setting.
Passes go on sale at arcmusicfestival.com
ARC Music Festival 2024 Lineup
ANOTR
Armand van Helden
Avalon Emerson
AZZECCA
Barry Can’t Swim
Bastian Bux
Beltran B2B ChaseWest
Ben Sterling B2B ROSSI.
DJ Boring B2B Young Marco
Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet
Cassian
Charlotte de Witte
Daria Kolosova
Dennis Ferrer B2B HoneyLuv
Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina
Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann)
Disclosure
Dom Dolla
Dunes Of Dawn
ELKKA
FJAAK
GOLFOS (Dennis Cruz B2B Pawsa)
Good Girls (DJ Lady D B2B Lori Branch B2B VITIGRRL)
Gorgon City
DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69
DJ Heather
Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive
DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J. Wright
Honey Dijon
Hotpretty
Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy
House In HD (Terry Hunter B2B Mike Dunn)
Idris Elba
Jayda G
J.Worra
K’Alexi
Kaskade Redux
KETTAMA
Klangkuenstler
Logic1000
LP Giobbi
Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris
Mau P
Meduza
Monty Kiddo
Nico Moreno
Oppidan
Purple Disco Machine
Reinier Zonnneveld Live
Riordan
salute
Sammy Virji
Sara Landry
DJ Seinfeld
Skepta
Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything
Sven Väth
SYREETA
The Martinez Brothers
Tini Gessler
Très Mortimer
X CLUB.
HOSPITALITY IN THE WOODS WELCOMES DRUM & BASS’ FINEST FOR 2024 EDITION – Date: 17th August Location: Beckenham Place Park, London
Hospitality is a widely recognised and influential brand celebrated for its musical innovation and its reputation as a friendly, diverse and inclusive community. This is showcased at Hospitality In The Woods where the entire D&B family is reunited to create non-stop, sun-kissed musical memories. Not only does Hospitality bring together like-minded ravers, but also serves as a connecting hub for some of the biggest brands and labels within the scene. This year, Beckenham Place Park will once again be transformed into drum & bass paradise, with five bespoke stages hosted by Hospitality, Hospitality Friends & Family, Rampage, an insane link up by two of Bristol’s finest, RUN & Rumble In The Jungle, and a very special 20 Years of Shogun Audio celebration. You will be sure to hear everything from liquid to neurofunk, old school classics to new school flavours and everything in between.
The venue offers a fantastic escape with its picturesque green landscapes, a serene lake, a grand mansion, and ancient woodlands— easily accessible in London with various transportation options nearby. Not only is the venue incredible but the production across the site is second to none with each stage offering a unique immersive experience with world-class sound systems and show-stopping stage decor. Super tasty street food stalls will also be on site to fuel your raving, The Hospital Shop will be set up for you to purchase your finest raving garms, plus there will be chill-out areas available in case you need to catch your breath.
Basilar Festival – September 5th to 8th – Barragem da Queimadela – Fafe – Portugal
Basilar Festival is back for its 3rd edition, from 5 to 8 September, at Barragem da Queimadela In Fafe, North of Portugal, with four days of electronic music, with the last one extended for 24 hours.
After a highly demanding 2nd edition that welcomed 70% of foreign audiences – from Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania – Basilar presents itself with renewed energy and a bold programme of national and international artists from the techno scene.
Basilar is a single, intimate event with a meticulous curatorship, offering its audience a unique experience. The carefully chosen landscape and setting are essential for creating the idyllic atmosphere to which it refers.
Ben Klock, an inescapable figure on the world techno scene; DVS1, the American who will present an extended performance; Trolley Route, Oscar Mulero’s project that had a memorable performance at the last edition; or Scion Versions, the duo formed by Substance & Vainqueur who are umbilically linked to the dub techno of Basic Channel; are the featured artists who will be performing at Barragem da Queimadela in September.
These are joined by Japan’s Haruka, with his mental and hypnotic techno; the man at the helm of Token, KR!Z; the rebirth of the Deetron presents Soulmate project; and some of the names that were present at the second edition of Basilar and that help define the festival’s musical direction, such as Deniro, Fadi Mohem, Tasha and Stojche.
In live format, Basilar Festival will feature performances by the Italians Fireground; the Belgian and Fuse resident, Phara; and the Portuguese projects of A Thousand Details and Salbany.
They are also joined by Anika Kunst, an instigator of the Catalan scene; Afra, a Dutch vinyl enthusiast making her debut here; and Laia, a recent name to watch out for on the Spanish scene. The Italian Pareal will perform the opening live act.
The line-up also includes many local artists, starting with Vil and Temudo, co-founders of Hayes Collective; Backbone, co-founder of Vinculum; Terzi, co-founder of Extended Records, Francisca Urbano and festival mentors Montero and Tauer.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased here. The first phases of early-bird tickets sold out in less than 30 minutes and are now 106€ with access to all four days of the festival. At a later date, daily tickets will be released subject to the event’s limited capacity.
The festival will include a food court, camping and caravan parks, which can be booked in advance, as well as glamping options in partnership with Domo Camp. Alongside the music programme, there will be sound healing, yoga and meditation sessions.
Until September, the festival’s organisers will be holding a series of events in various parts of Europe, such as Skopje in Macedonia, Granada and Bilbao in Spain, and Porto and Lisbon in Portugal, to promote the festival’s 3rd edition.
LIVE NATION’S ‘ONES TO WATCH’ BACKED BY VODAFONE RETURNS TO SYDNEY IN MARCH! AUSTRALIA’S NEXT CROP OF INSPIRING ARTISTS SET TO SHOWCASE AT THE OXFORD ART FACTORY TAIT MCGREGOR RETURNS FOR 2024 AS THE HOST OF ‘ONES TO WATCH’
Returning for another year of celebrating Australian talent who has gotten local (and in many cases, international) industry heads turning, Live Nation Australia are proud to announce their first installation of their successful ONES TO WATCH series for 2024 – set to go down on Gadigal land at Sydney’s OXFORD ART FACTORY this coming March.
For this Sydney event, ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE welcomes three wildly talented musicians to the fold: PHEBE STARR, ADRIAN DZVUKE and CHANEL LOREN.
Phebe Starr is an artist who has built a formidable reputation for herself with a strong Australian following, for being a beacon of light and fresh inspiration when it comes to interesting, engaging indie-pop music. Fleshing out a discography with music that represents Phebe’s natural songwriting talent, her sound evokes the same arresting quality like music artists such as Lykke Li and Zara Larsson have made famous.
From the West Coast, Adrian Dzvuke has been hailed as the “Afrobeat King of Australia” – big props, but justified. A true rising star in the scene, Dzvuke’s music has captured the attention of listeners around the country; pure musicality and songwriting meets a natural charisma, making Dzvuke one of Australia’s most exciting new names. Sharing the stage with the likes of Omah Lay, POND, Spacey Jane and more, as well as impressing at events including Splendour in the Grass and BIGSOUND, Dzvuke knows how to command an audience of any kind.
Sydney-based British-Caribbean R&B artist Chanel Loren represents the energy currently weaving its way through the contemporary R&B scene in Australia; energy based on a foundation of strength, unique storytelling and beautiful confidence. Having had a great rise of trajectory in recent years, Loren’s sound refuses to be pigeon-holed, instead desiring to follow unique soundscapes and textures. The vibes, akin to Jorja Smith and SZA, are impossible to ignore, as is Chanel Loren’s building body of work.
Hosting the evening will be the Gen Z voice of Australian music media, Tait McGregor. A multi-platform content creator, the presenter specializes in music, from TV, radio & podcasts, to sweaty mosh pits. Having written for the likes of MTV Australia, Tone Deaf & The AU Review, she has also worked in production for Netflix, STAN, VEVO & more.
The ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. Throughout 2023, the series provided industry and fans the exclusive opportunity to see some of the country’s best talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, highlighting the talent of the current wave of Australian talent primed to make their impact in other markets.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Chanel Loren, Phebe Starr, and Adrian Dzvuke will be joining our upcoming Ones to Watch showcase in Sydney! We’ve been following these talented acts for some time now, so it’s fantastic to have them become part of the OTW platform”
Paul Lynch. Live Nation Australia
Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country.
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A SPECIAL KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCEMENT! SLIPKNOT BRING THEIR ANNIVERSARY TOUR TO HEADLINE KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2025
KNOTFEST, the music and counterculture experience destination festival kicks off in Australia next week with a whole horde of surprises lying in wait and KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders are in for a treat.
We’re stoked to announce the return of SLIPKNOT for KNOTFEST 2025 to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, together with a huge line-up to be announced later in the year.
Only KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders will receive exclusive access to the first release of tickets to KNOTFEST 2025, which will be prior to all other presales.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets to KNOTFEST 2024, now Is the time!
Headlined by PANTERA and DISTURBED, the sweltering 2024 festival line-up also includes LAMB OF GOD, HALESTORM, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WAGE WAR, ESCAPE THE FATE, THY ART IS MURDER, SKINDRED, SPEED, WINDWAKER, BRAND OF SACRIFICE and KING PARROT.
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KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2024
DATES AND VENUES:
Thursday 21 March 2024 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Saturday 23 March 2024 – Centennial Park, Sydney
Sunday 24 March 2024 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane
LINE UP:
Pantera | Disturbed | Lamb Of God | Halestorm | The HU | Asking Alexandria
Wage War | Escape The Fate | Thy Art Is Murder | Skindred | SPEED
Windwaker | Brand Of Sacrifice | King Parrot
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The Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach Launches The First Hotel Kids Club in Sydney
Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new Kids Club, the first of its kind attached to any hotel in Sydney.
Just in time for Easter, the Kids Club is designed to provide families with not only a haven of excitement and entertainment but a much-needed opportunity for parents to take some RnR whilst their children are well looked after, in a safe and fun environment.
In an exclusive partnership with Hasbro Toys and Games, every family that attends the Kids Club will take home a complimentary Hasbro game and be able to enjoy our Hasbro Games Corner. Families can get competitive with the classics, such as Connect 4, Twister and Jenga to the some of the newer games on the block, Monopoly Barbie and Monopoly Knockout.
Located in the Kids Zone of the hotel, the Kids Club will run for several sessions:
Easter Saturday, 30th March: 2pm – 8pm
Easter Sunday, 31st March: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
The Kids Club will be complimentary to any parent who’s made a booking at one of the hotels two restaurants (Shutters or Estate) or $10 an hour, per child, aged 5 years and over.
The Kids Zone will be open for children of all ages throughout the weekend, but children must be accompanied by an adult. For adult-only time, we suggest parents book a Kids Club session.
General Manager, Melinda Lampier says: “A lot of parents think they have to fly to Bali or Fiji to find a hotel Kids Club, and they certainly wouldn’t imagine finding one in Sydney. We wanted to change that and give parents the chance to really relax and get some down-time over the Easter period.’
Whether parents decide to have a siesta, lounge around the pool, have a romantic dinner for two or explore the local area, their children are in safe hands with qualified and fully-checked staff.
And if the Kids Club with games, sport, dancing, movie nights and arts and crafts wasn’t enough, Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach has a plethora of activities for the whole family across the whole Easter weekend.
For the Kids:
- Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Let the little ones embark on an egg-citing adventure with our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday.
- Face Painting & Hair Braiding: Look out for our special sessions where face-painting and hair braiding is top of the agenda.
- Feature Creatures: Meet and interact with the greatest selection of reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians right here at the hotel.
- Creative Easter Arts & Crafts: Nurture your child’s creativity with specially curated Easter arts and crafts.
- Meet the Easter Bunny: Create lasting memories as your children meet and greet the Easter Bunny, adding a touch of magic to their holiday experience.
- Movie Nights: Join the cosy Chill-Out Zone with comfy beanbags and delicious popcorn.
For the Parents:
- Sip & Paint with OliO Art: Held on our pool terrace, join our on-site art class, hosted by the talented Oli O. Oli will host a textured art class where guests will learn how to paint the stunning Coogee coastline that’s right in front of them. External guests are also welcome. Book here. In-house guests receive a 50% discount on tickets.
- Kids Eat Free: Book your family dinner at Shutters and for every adult meal purchased, you’ll receive a kid’s* meal complimentary. *under 12 years of age.
- Pool Relaxation & Fun: Sink into one of our daybeds on our rooftop pool and look out over the ocean as you rest and recuperate. Then enjoy dinner, cocktails and our secret karaoke room for a night of fun right inside the hotel.
- Wellness: We’ve partnered with local wellness and recovery studio Recoverie to give every guest a special 25% discount on their offerings. From the infra-red sauna, hot and cold pools to the zero-gravity experience, you can take some time out, recuperate and come back feeling refreshed.
- Experience Oz: For any trips, outings or experiences for the whole family, look no further than Experience Oz. Book with them using our unique code and you’ll get 10% off all experiences.
From building sandcastles on the beach, relaxing as a family by the pool or allowing the kids to run wild in the Kids Club, we have our best Easter to date planned and promise a magical experience for guests of all ages.
Not only that, but IHG are offering members up to 25% off for bookings made between 12 March – 3 April and stay between 15 March – end of July. The IHG member early bird offer will give guests triple points for all bookings made between 12 March – 14 March.
Make your Easter one to remember and book HERE.
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