Pioneering French festival FAMILY PIKNIK, which was recently voted #57 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals, has announced the menu for this year’s event on August 5 and 6th with Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Adam Beyer, Ben Böhmer, ANNA, Margaret Dygas, Josh Wink, Raresh, Patrice Bäumel, Fumiya Tanaka, tINI b2b Anthea & many more… After a hugely successful debut last year, the festival returns to Frontignan next to the Mediterranean sea, which is easily accessible with direct trains from Montpellier. The charming city offering many advantages: 7kms of beaches, water sports, delicious local wine, oysters and great local food and…
Author: Andy Lenthall
It’s In the Bag Cancer Support (IITB) are a festival organiser with a single mission – to raise awareness. The aim of the event is to encourage people to attend from all over the South West of England and do like at any other festival, watch bands, eat, drink, catch up with friends and have a good time. The team in the background talk about the importance of self-checking, sell merchandise with messages on them and talk to attendees about what the charity does and how it helps. By the end of the day, there are many wearing IITB T-Shirts…
FAC51 The Hacienda is to return to Leeds at central open air location, City One “Hacienda Open Air” on Sunday 30th April of the first May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2023, with one of the strongest line ups seen in Leeds for some time. Renewing its relationship with Soak, a stellar roster of DJ talent has been assembled for the event which sees internationally recognised DJ legends come to play including American legends, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry and Derrick Carter alongside the widely celebrated Dimitri From Paris. Joining them at CityOne by Hacienda is resident Graeme Park, the UK pioneer…
FOCUS Wales has become Wales’ biggest music industry event, with three days of panels, keynote talks, and industry advice. The festival will see over 400 music industry professionals, and 250+ acts descend upon Wrexham from around the world, across 4th – 6th May 2023. The festival keynote session has been announced today as Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) in conversation with Aleighcia Scott (BBC Radio Wales). Gerald will discuss his career in music, from growing up in Manchester, being a founding member of electronic group 808 State, and producing records for over 25 years. 2023 FOCUS Wales conference panels include The…
South Facing festival has unveiled its full, genre-spanning line-up for its seven dates through July and August 2023, once again taking over Crystal Palace Bowl for what has become the capital’s biggest series of open-air concerts. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be heading to South London for an already sold-out headline show Long-time friend and collaborator Johnny Marr and his band will also join, performing as special guests at Crystal Palace Bowl on Friday 28 July 2023. Prolific Scottish rock duo Primal Scream join the mega line-up for London’s South Facing. Taking place on Friday 4 August, Primal Scream…
The Showman’s Show will return to Newbury Showground, 18th – 19th October 2023 with an extended format as organiser Lance Show & Publications Limited launches a party on the Wednesday evening. The Showman’s Supper promises to bring event professionals together in a social setting offering networking and entertainment. Held onsite within a permanent building at the showground it is set to capture the atmosphere of Showman’s Show parties past whilst adding a contemporary twist. The evening will be carefully crafted to create the perfect environment for networking at the end of a busy season of events. Moving away from the…
BlockDown Festival: Portugal, hosted by Web3 Creative Marketing and Communications Agency EAK Digital, will be kicking off its second annual in-person Web3 and blockchain festival in Algarve, Portugal, on July 10-12, 2023. In keeping with the BlockDown Festival brand of hosting the festivals in unique and unforgettable locations, The Algarve Coast is located in the southernmost region of Portugal, meaning that this summer bash will offer exclusive VIP networking opportunities alongside beautiful sunsets, private beaches and boat tour excursions down the coast including to the legendary Bengali Cave. The festival will bring together key leaders in web3 and the creator economy,…
Mallorca Live Festival will be back at Calvià’s Old Aquapark from 18th to 20th May 2023 with an eclectic lineup including; Black Eyed Peas, The Chemical Brothers, The Kooks, Bomba Estéreo, Peggy Gou, Moderat, Bad Gyal, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Dandy Warhols, The Reytons, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Helena Hauff, Sven Väth and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. Day 1 of the festival on Thursday will kick off with The Kooks and German techno legend Sven Väth bringing over the iconic Ibiza party Cocoon to host the electronic music stage with DJs such and Gregor Tresher and Emanuel Satie.…
Cornwall’s food and music festival, Rock Oyster has to unveiled a huge new area for this year – WEST MEADOWS a new Wild-West themed, folksy and rootsy area where campers can unwind away from the bustle of the increasingly popular main stage. Sat at the heart of West Meadows, is a brand new stage, named THE HOWL (Cornish for Sun). The Howl will host over fifty acts throughout the weekend including Ferris & Sylvester, Land Of The Giants, Dr Meaker and a whole host more. Nestled alongside The Howl is Rock Oyster’s brand new Craft Ale Bar, showcasing a local…
The PR describes Beat-Herder as the weirdest, wildest and most joyous party in the UK Festival Calendar. We’ve been, we don’t disagree, DJ Magazine have it in their top 100 events globally and the Mirror and the Guardian love it. From its genesis as a free party in 1998, to its new 4 day format (for those that get their hands on the limited 4 day tickets), Beat-Herder maintains its reputation as one of the friendliest festivals can be attributed to its loyal followers, friends, and families, who create new memories in a bold and barmy atmosphere each summer. Initial,…