We take you around the globe with five essential events of 2016
By Matty Adams
With winter drawing to a gradual close and spring about to blossom out in all its glory, you could probably put your house on it that you, I and everyone else around the globe are counting down those all important days until that glorious summer season arrives. Of course, with the arrival of the summer season means the return of the festival madness. The dark nights of dancing inside sweaty, intimate and secret warehouses may remain strong but the creatures of the night will soon begin to explore the music of the daylight. The time to set up your tents, whip out your dad’s wellingtons and get knee deep in mud is upon us and I for one certainly cannot wait. From global EDM festival phenomenon’s to smaller, more intimate events allowing you to get deeper involved, the summer of 2016 is guaranteed to tick boxes left, right and centre in terms of raving expectations. Not sure which festival takes your fancy? Let us make the decision for you…
Time Warp Mannheim Festival: 2nd – 3rd April 2016
Time Warp…where do we even start? For the past 22 years, Time Warp has proved time and time again that it is the ultimate standard bearer in terms of setting the bar and raising the bar with the most exhilarating parties the world has to offer as it travels around the globe. Their annual return visit to their origins of Mannheim is truly special. So special in fact, literally nothing else compares to it.
A formula combining the biggest names in the music industry, production of titanic proportion and a completely unique venue means Time Warp Mannheim Festival 2016 is one you simply can’t miss. With such heavyweights like Carl Cox, Joseph Capriati, Dixon, Nina Kraviz, Loco Dice, Ricardo Villalobos and Sven Vath weighing in on the billing, we suggest getting Time Warp tickets becomes your number one priority.
Eastern Electrics Festival: 6th August 2016
When it comes to all-dayers, they don’t come much bigger than Eastern Electrics Festival. Considered heaven by any electronic music admirer, the Eastern Electrics Festivals literally is the crème de la crème of the festival calendar in the summer. Make sure you’ve circled Saturday 6th August on your calendars and that you’ve strapped yourselves in, this roller coaster ride isn’t for the feint-hearted.
Taking over its beautiful countryside home at Hatfield House in Hertford, the Eastern Electronics Festival will play hosts to the very best house, techno, garage and bass. This will be showcased across nine mesmerising festival stages (yes nine, you aren’t seeing things), a ticket to this electronic extravaganza comes at an absolute bargain at £35.
Sonus Festival: 21st – 25th August 2016
Croatia is quickly becoming one of the hottest party resorts on the planet and with the return of Sonus Festival taking over the impeccable Zrce Beach this coming August, its reputation continues to grow even more. Considered to be paradise amongst techno enthusiasts, Sonar Festival will touch down in Croatia for a five day and five night party like never before.
This doesn’t come as a surprise to many when you glace down the billing of titanic headliners looking to make a splash in the Croatian waters this August. These include Chris Liebing, Loco Dice, Luciano, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Ricardo Villalobos, Dixon, Seth Troxler, Jackmaster and The Martinez Brothers. You can expect big things at Sonus Festival in 2016!
Outlook Festival: 31st August – 4th September 2016
Just shy of a decade of throwing some of the best festivals the world has ever experienced, Outlook Festival enters their ninth year of existence this coming summer and this will be their biggest yet. Looking to follow up on last year’s sell-out event, Outlook Festival will look to unite an incredible line-up of headlining acts along with the dance floor nation over the course of five days at their beachside fortress home with the biggest bass music party around.
Who could help ignite such a fire you ask? Well look no further than the likes of Damian Marley, Kano, Hiatus Kaiote, Goldie MBE, Section Boyz, Noisia, Channel One and Little Sims amongst others looking to steal the show over on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
Field Maneuvers Festival: 2nd – 5th September 2016
Looking to end your summer on a high? Look no further than Field Maneuvers Festival and your summer conclude higher than you could ever imagine. This little gem has definitely remained one of the UK’s best kept secrets in terms of its presence on the UK rave calendar and is simply a blessing to anyone who is aware of it.
Hosted in a secret location just outside of London, this three day spectacular has unveiled brand new residents as the first names for this summer’s particular event. These will include Ryan Elliott, Ben Sims, Jane Fitz, Brackles, Mark E and more. Appealing to those with an addictive taste for house, techno, disco and acid, Field Maneuvers Festival is one festival you simply cannot resist.
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