Mysteryland to have virtual reality livestream
NETHERLANDS: Mysteryland, the world's longest running dance music festival, will become the first festival in the world to showcase its event using a virtual reality livestream when it takes place this weekend. The festival...
SXM Festival returns to the Caribbean in March
CARIBBEAN: SXM Festival, a clandestine electronic music getaway, has revealed that it will return to the idyllic shores of Saint Martin from March 15 - 19.
SXM Festival’s 2016 debut treated attendees to blissful...
Philips Showline strobe lights pack a festival-sized punch for Wilkinson at Parklife
UK: Philips Lighting, has revealed that 40 Philips Showline SL NITRO 510C LED strobes delivered maximum impact for chart-topping British DJ Wilkinson's packed out live performance at Manchester's Parklife festival.
Following on from his...
Void Acoustics returns for Outlook and Dimensions festivals
CROATIA: The ninth instalments of the Outlook and Dimensions festivals will take place over the last weeks of August in Pula, Croatia. The two festivals have become major highlights in the European summer calendar...
Shipsomnia moves to Europe for 2017
EUROPE: The music and arts cruise festival Shipsomnia has unveiled its next global edition, scheduled to embark on a Mediterranean round trip between Barcelona, Ibiza and Sête from June 14 - 18 2017.
Having impressed...
Fopp launches face-value ticket exchange with Twickets
UK: Fan to fan ticket exchange Twickets has agreed a deal with the specialist entertainment retailer Fopp to enable music fans to drop and collect gig and festival tickets in-store.
The new service -...
Robe works on unique installation at MIRA Festival
GERMANY: Robe lighting was a technical partner in the 2016 MIRA Digital Arts Festival, staged for the first time in Berlin. The event focuses on the intersection between electronic music and live visuals, and...
Bloodstock enlists Showsec for security and crowd management
UK: Crowd management and event security specialist Showsec has been praised for the mouldable, customer-focused approach that has contributed to the success of Bloodstock – the United Kingdom’s largest dedicated heavy metal festival.
Founded and...
Marcato challenges festival producers to use the best management tools
CANADA: The competitive and logistical demands of the modern festival market have driven festivals to a whole new level of professionalisation when it comes to planning and managing events. In an effort to explore...
Live Nation partners with IdentoGO to expedite entry into festivals
USA: Through an integrated sponsorship agreement, IdentoGO, the US leader in innovative identity solutions and the creator of the technology behind TSA Pre✓, is partnering with entertainment giant Live Nation to provide music fans...
