Iconic Ibiza club, Amnesia has announced the party to, quite literally, end all parties, at least for this year, upping its own game by holding a festival to celebrate its closing. Two days of dancing will gather more than 30 artists, presenting a lineup that runs from start to finish with exclusive B2B sets? The festival takes place on October 11 and 12 at the nightclub that has made history on the island and continues to do so. The Amnesia Closing Festival arrives with the intention of surpassing its own limits and breaking all barriers. On Friday, October 11th, the…
Author: Andy Lenthall
October 26th & 27th will see two creative behemoths collide for the first time, to present a Halloween Weekender at the UK’s biggest nightclub, Drumsheds. Boomtown and Elrow are famed for the kind of creativity that knows no limits, always delivering the unexpected on an unprecedented scale. Promising a union of dance music that the universe cannot tame, this first of its kind collaboration is set to change the game for London’s immersive nightlife culture. Taking over the capital’s recently launched IKEA-turned-super-club venue in Tottenham, the largest all standing venue in the UK with a capacity of 15,000, this event…
An innovative event power solution was deployed by Energy Management Solutions to run the whole site from a large battery for the first time in the UK, reducing carbon emissions at Brighton’s series of On The Beach shows, July,2024. 60,000 people attended Brighton’s On The Beach concert series, featuring artists ranging from Bicep, Underworld, The Kooks, Sub-Focus, Carl Cox and The Libertines, 19,20,21,26,27,28 July. NW Live delivered the site planning and management and production, their project lead Joe Nichols, comments: “Having worked with Gerhard and James at Energy MS to introduce the solar panels for the production village last year,…
GeoPura partnered with Latitude Festival 2024, to introduce an innovative solution to power the event more sustainably. This year, GeoPura’s Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) replaced HVO biofuel generators, providing zero-emission electricity to part of the festival’s village area including medical / welfare, merchandise stand, VIP camping, and the festival’s recycling and waste sorting hub. It is well accepted that diesel generators contribute to carbon emissions and noise pollution. This year, Latitude Festival, known for its eclectic mix of music, arts, and culture, took further strides in showcasing its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. To reduce emissions and continue to…
On Saturday, July 27th, Secret Garden Party’s 2024 Roots Edition delivered an unprecedented show which perfectly encapsulated their creative contribution and legacy. After 25 years, the Secret Garden Party announced to festival-goers that this would be their final year in its current guise, marking their farewell and the end of an era not only for SGP but for the countless festival-goers who have attended over the years. In true SGP style, the spectacle conveyed a deeper message to fans, culminating in a state-of-the-art drone show, designed by Celestial in collaboration with SGP, a creative production of founder Fred Fellowes and…
After a recent edition in Croatia, Gates of Agartha is heading to Tersane Istanbul from October 10th – 13th. DJs Camelphat, Ame, Bedouin, Golfos (Dennis Cruz b2b Pawsa), Jimi Jules, Avangart Tabldot, Nandu, Nadav Dagon and Zoe Dona will all play in the unique Naval Shipyard. For those who upgrade to the Full Experience, there will be a curated culinary adventure, a stunning beach club party, exclusive boat tour and magical opening ceremony. Gates of Agartha is a concept that draws its inspiration from the mythical underground kingdom of Agartha, where ancient secrets and wisdom are guarded. . The series…
Kendal Calling returns to the hallowed grounds of the stunning Lowther Deer Park in less than one week and, for the 19th consecutive year, Kendal Calling is officially SOLD OUT. World-class artists this year include not four, but five mega headliners: Paolo Nutini, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Streets, Paul Heaton with Rianne Downey, and Keane. The line-up doesn’t stop there with unmissable moments expected from Sugababes, Declan McKenna and the mighty The Reytons, as well as laugh out loud comedy goodness from Russell Howard, Paul Smith and more. Of course, that’s not forgetting the DJ set of the…
With a month before festival Reading & Leeds welcomes 240,000 music fans more artists have been announced. This year will see two new stages; The Chevron, a ground-breaking 40,000 capacity open-air venue, featuring the world’s first floating video canopy that will turn the sky above into an incredible, reactive display and The Aux stage; which will bridge the gap between the digital and live entertainment worlds as it welcomes some of the most popular digital content creators. New acts announced for the world’s biggest silent rave on The Chevron include headliners DJ duo Billen Ted and rising drum & bass…
Off the back of the international festival crisis, this year will mark the end of Secret Garden Party as we know it. The brand sets out to revolutionise the festival model. With a focus on collaboration, Secret Garden Party highlights the need for independents to work together to rebuild and restore the scene. With an alarming number of venues closing and festivals dropping this year, their aim will be to invite other events and promoters for a unified growth. Fred Fellowes SGP Founder said: ‘In today’s world it’s no longer sustainable for independents to run festivals. Creativity is being strangled…
It’s one of the most hotly-anticipated line-up drops of the summer. The full bill for Boomtown 2024 – Chapter 3: Revolution of Imagination is finally here, revealing a gigantic programme of over 450 names heading to Winchester’s Matterley Bowl between 7th-11th August. This year’s stacked line up is poised to continue the festival’s incommensurable legacy blending together music, culture, entertainment and activism through the largest interactive theatre experience in the world. In-depth storytelling, modern circus acts, art and dance, all come together around a mind-blowing production and set-design at the festival. Winning UK Festival Awards ‘Best Festival Production’ in both…