Spring Festival, Graz, Austria
Wednesday May 12th-15th
‘Home of Red Bull. Rave on’
Offering a wide range of electronic music, VJ Workshops and special talk sessions with DJs and live artists. Just what you need when you’re off your chops of whizz, having to listen to some moron from Vienna ask inga DJ what his favourite slipmat is of all time. Pendulum, The Japanese Pop Stars, Layo & Bushwacka, Erol Alkan, Shy FX, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Theo Parrish, Drums of Death, Chicks on Speed and Kode 9 are in the hot seat.
www.springfestival.at
Radio 1 Big Day Out, Faenol Estate, Bangor, Wales, UK
Saturday May 22nd-23rd
‘Anyone know Fearne Cotton’s room number?
Europe’s biggest FREE music festival moves to Wales for their tenth annual party. Four stages, 40,000 people featuring established superstars and the stars of tomorrow. 350,000 people registered last year for Swindon, good luck if you’ve had a bash this year because it’s a belter. Saturday gives props to Florence & The Machine ,Dizzee Rascal, Alicia Keys, Lostprophets, Cheryl Cole, Chipmunk, 30 Seconds To Mars, Faithless, Scouting For Girls, Bombay Bicycle CLub, MGTM, Hadouken!, Example, Westwood, Kelly Rowland, Cameo, Target, Roll Deep, Mista Jam, Pete Tong, Vernon Kay, Rob Da Bank, Annie Mac and Toddla T. Wow! Sunday brings in Rihanna, Pendulum, Biffy Clyro, Pixie Lottie, JLS, Ke$ha, Paolo Nutini, Paramore, Vampire, Sub Focus, Plan B, Cryatal Castles, Kids in Glass Houses, Tempa T, Westwood, Semtex, Bailey, Fabio, Rampage, Mistajam, Chris Moyles, Judge Jules and hey up, Huw Stephens! Back room staff on the pitch! And if you can’t grab a ticket, it’s all over the radio and telly.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend/2010
Dance Crusade, Essex, UK
Sunday May 30th
‘Sex on the bass beach’
‘Orsett Showground braces itself for a load of white heels and overpriced footballers shaking their arses to four arenas of musique. Arena 1 sees ‘The Gallery’ with Judge Jules, Tall Paul, Richard Durand, Marcel Woods and Oliver Lang, Arena 2 ‘Hed Kandi’ with Phil Faversham, Dean Rigg and Greg Myers, Arena 3 ‘Raindance’ with The Ratpack, Slipmatt, Billy ‘Daniel’ Bunter and Brandon Block whilst ‘Too Damn Glam’ house it up with the Motherfunkers starring Kid Massive, Mark Storie, Diason and Pique – well that’s where you’ll find me. Plus you’ve got the usual funfair, bars (including a cocktail bar), smelly loos and a coach trip to the official after party, ‘Hed Kandi’ at The Ministry of Sound.
www.dancecrusade.com
Evolution, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
Sunday May 30th – 31st
‘Champion party pet’
Canny wee festival down on The Quayside with Paulo Nutini, Calvin Harris, Tinchy Stryder, Fake Blood, Benga, Scratch Perverts, Beardyman and Filthy Dukes taking care of proceedings on Sunday and De La Soul, Enter Shikari, The Horrors, Ellie Goulding, Delphic, Hadouken!, Smoove & Turrell and Example mashing up Monday.
www.evolutionfestival.co.uk
Urban Art Forms Festival, Burgenland, Austria
Thursday June 3rd – 6th
‘Did you know the sewing machine was invented in Austria?
Huge, no fucking huge festival that sees loads of Brits and fellow Europeans making the pilgrimage to Austria every year. Check these out: David Guetta, Carl Cox, Sven Vath, Arman Van Helden, Carl Craig, Yousef, Digitalism, Boys Noize, Adam Freeland, The Japanese Popstars, Roni Size & Dynamie MC, Ed Rush, Optical, DJ Fresh, Ogris Debris, Infected Mushroom, Luciano plus loads of DJs and live artists that would earn you hundreds of points at Scrabble. Well worth checking the web site for all of the visuals going on. Wild.
www.uaf-festival.at
Coloursfest, Braehead, Glasgow, Scotland
Saturday June 5th
‘Hosted by the stupidest promoter in clubland, but we love you Ricky’
Entering it’s ninth year, Coloursfest returns with 6 arenas, 10,000 people (this always sells out – unlike the clothes Ricky chooses from the shops) and a great setting by the River Clyde. Above & Beyond, Sander Van Doorn, Gareth Emery, Showtek, Mauro Picotto, Kissy Sell Out, John OO Fleming, Radio 1’s Kutski, Italy’s Noize Supressor and Holland’s Endymion amongst the entertainers.
www.colours.co.uk
Mallorca Rocks, Mallorca Rocks Hotel, Magaluf, Mallorca
Sunday June 6th – September 6th
‘The Andy & Dawn Manumission take-over continues, without the mad little dwarves or guy’s on stage sucking their own cock’s’
Ibiza Rocks is doing very nicely thank you very much, so here comes the next chapter. In Mallorca. A huge 12 building affair set around a huge 85 metre lagoon style pool, surrounded by 3 new bars, arestaurant and the Mallorca Rocks fashion store. There’s a five a side footy pitch, a sports complex plus the beautiful Magaluf beach. The story so far…
June 6 – The Kooks + DJ Zane Lowe
The Brighton lads have been Ibiza Rocks faves right from the get-go and now they’re helping us launch our new adventure. They’ve been working on album number three since autumn last year so Mallorca Rocks will get one of the first tastes of the new tracks. Ibiza Rocks resident since day one Mr Zane Lowe will be there to host and DJ as only he can.
July 7 – Calvin Harris + Example
The Scottish dance floor killer will be ably assisted this year by London rapper Example. That means you’re guaranteed big beats and wicked rhymes from two of the best exponents the UK has to offer.
July 19 – Special Guests
July 26 – Dizzee Rascal
The king of UK Hip Hop loves the Balearic crowds, he even named his Ibiza Rocks set as his favourite of 2009. This July he’ll be heading to Mallorca and no doubt he’ll be hailing it his gig of year too.
September 6 – Pendulum
Closing out the summer in Magaluf will be Antipodean beat monsters Pendulum who have become something of a mainstay at Ibiza Rocks over the years. You know they’re amazing live, we know they’re amazing live – it’s gonna be a awesome finish to an amazing 2010 in Mallorca.
And if you want the perfect view of the Mallorca Rocks stage from the comfort of your digs, you can upgrade to a stage view room now for just 8 Euros pp/pn – bargain.
www.ibizarocks.com
Ibiza Rocks, Ibiza Rocks Hotel, San Antonio, Ibiza
Tuesday June 8th – September 14th
‘A mini festival every week, without the mad little dwarves or guy’s on stage sucking their own cock’s’
They’ve kept you waiting but boy, was it worth it. And it looks like they’ve giot every angle covered – the big rock riffs in the form of débutantes Biffy Clyro, the indie anthems of Maximo Par k- the first band to play Ibiza Rocks, Bombay Bicycle Club, the Brooklyn hype of The Drums, the bass and beats of Chase & Status and the smooth flow of Tinie Tempah. Add to that the record boxes of Kissy Sell Out, Rob Da Bank and the Reverend Soundsystem – they’ve spoilt you this time, especially with the likes of The Prodigy, Florence and the Machine, Dizzee Rascal and The Kooks already announced.
Speaking about his appearance at this year’s Ibiza Rocks, Tinie Tempah said: “I cannot wait to come and disturb Ibiza Rocks! It’ll be my first time in Ibiza and I’ve heard its absolute pandemonium. I’m putting a special set together specifically for Ibiza Rocks, I’m going to make sure the crowd have the experience of a lifetime.”
So, the Ibiza Rocks line up so far is:
08 June – Biffy Clyro/ Bombay Bicycle Club
15 June – Special Guests TBC + Union DJs
22 June – The Courteeners / Toddla T
29 June – Special Guests TBC + Propaganda DJ’s
06 July – Calvin Harris / Example
13 July – Maximo Park / DJ Kissy Sell Out
20 July – 5th Birthday party with THE PRODIGY / DJ Rob Da Bank
27 July – Dizzee Rascal
03 Aug – Chase & Status / Tinie Tempah
10 Aug – The Kooks / Propaganda DJ’s
17 Aug – TBC
24 Aug – Florence and the Machine / The Drums / DJ Kissy Sell Out
31 Aug – Kele / Delphic
07 Sept – Pendulum
14 Sept – Closing Party with very special guests
Radio 1 will also be returning to the Ibiza Rocks hotel on Friday August 6th, broadcasting live and bringing us some exclusive live and acoustic performances from some of the world’s hottest talent. Don’t forget – all bookings at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel include a ticket to the Tuesday night gig and the party continues at the Ibiza Rocks After Parties at Es Paradis.
www.ibizarocks.com
Summer Break, Lusty Glazy Beach, Newquay, UK
Sunday June 6th-24th
‘Surfing, shagging and sunshine’
The perfect student festival. Down in Newquay which is cool, cheap prices for accommodation, a private beach, fancy dress themes, DJs from Radiio and cheap booze. Starring Chipmunk, Tinie Tempah, Sub Focus, Caspa & DJ Dan, Example, Zinc, Mistajam, Jaymo & Andy George, Rattus Rattus & Klose One, DJ Max Honeyman, James Buckley and the fabulous Club De Fromage. Boys, lock your doors. Taking place on three seperate weeks throughout June. Looks loads of fun.
www.summerbreak.co.uk
Isle of Wight, UK
Friday June 11th – 13th
‘Macca’s got a ticket to Ryde’
We love festivals on the Isle of Wight. Bestival was smashed up last year, well how would I know? I spent it wandering around the site dressed in a Gimp suit. The Isle of Wight always bring out the class acts, this summer we have Paul McCartney, Jay Z and The Strokes headlining – but it don’t stop there. Joining Jay Z on the Friday Florence + The Machine, Calvin Harris, Doves and Mr Hudson step up, Saturday sees Blondie and Biffy Clyro joining The Strokes whilst Sunday rounds it off with Pink, Spandau Ballet and Editors joining Macca on stage.
www.isleofwightfestival.com
Rockness, Loch Ness, Dores, Scotland
Friday June 11th-13th
‘Time to get Nessy…’
A relatively new event on the festival circuit, but what an impact these have made with stupendous line up’s, very professional and innovative features plus one of the most jaw dropping setting to party in the world. It’s up there with Burning Man and Glastonbury. Friday checks out Fatboy Slim, Friendly Fires, Crystal Castles (they will be wicked), Pendulum and Booka Shade. Saturday beefs it up with Leftfield, Ian Brown, Soulwax, Plan B, The Cuban Brothers, Dub Pistols, Aphex Twin, Zane Lowe, Aeroplane and Killa Kella. Sunday winds it down with The Strokes, Doves, Vampire Weekend, Blondie, Chase & Status (Pendulum they’re after ya!), Dave Clarke, Rob Da Bank and Hadouken!. Howard Marks hosts the Howard’s End tent full of mischief whilst there’s loads of good music going on in the Strongbow tent.
www.rockness.co.uk
The Warehouse Project presents Ian Brown, Manchester, UK
Friday June 11th
‘Proper northern day out’
Rumour has it that Ian Brown and Peter Hook haven’t spoken in years, should be an interesting reunion when two of the north west’s all time heroes are joined on Platt Fields Park by UNKLE and Bernard Summer.
www.thewarehouseproject.com/ianbrown
Escape Into The Park, Swansea, Wales.
Saturday June 12th
‘The Taff’s are a trippin”
‘The biggest dance event in Wales’ they shout. Er, the only dance event in Wales surely? Singleton Park gets ready to smash it up with Above & Beyond, Steve Angello, Sidney Samson, Judge Jules, Andy C, Darrey Styles, Lisa Lashes, Beardyman, Tidy Boys, Scratch Perverts, Micky Slim and loads of middle of the pecking order DJs. A very friendly festival with great production. They just need a couple of huge names to take it the next level – surely this should be a two day camping event fellas?
www.escapefestival.com
Parklife, Manchester, UK
Saturday June 12th 1pm-11pm
‘Celebrating 100 Years of Platt Fields Park’
One of the North West’s most famous show grounds in Manchester braces itself for Friendly Fires, Calvin Harris, Booka Shade, Magnetic Man, Buraka Som Sistema, Vitalic, Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco, Fake Blood. Andy C, Kissy Sell Out, Clive Henry, DJ Hype, Clive Henry and DJ Zinc. Only £25 in, looks a great afternoon.
www.parklife.uk.com
Sonar. Barcelona, Spain
Friday June 18th-20th
‘Sonic beats beside the waves’
80,000 people attended last year’s thrashed it out in the sunshine, Sonar is a bit like like a festival for the more refined clubber. Lots of digital art and music in the heart of Barcelona with loads of different areas. The Chemical Brothers, Roxy Music, Dizzee Rascal, 2manydjs, Hot Chip, Pete Tong, The Sugar Hill Gang, DJ Hell, Booka Shade, Aeroplane, Plastikman, LCD Soundsystem and Flying Lotus headline this year.
www.sonar.es/en
Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Wednesday June 23rd – 27th
‘The best party on the planet – bar none’.
So where to start? The Pyramid Stage with the likes of U2, Dizzee Rascal, Snoop Dog, Willie Nelson, Muse, Scissor Sisters, Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Faithless, Jack Johnson and Ray Davies. The Other Stage with The Flaming Lips, Hot Chip, Florence and The Machine, Pet Shop Boys, Editors, The Cribs, Kate Nash, Orbital, lcd soundsystem, MGTM and We Are Scientists. The John Peel Stage with Groove Armada, The Black Keys, Jamie T, The xx, Ash abd Mumford & Sons. West Holts with Mos Def, George Clinton with Parliament / Funcadelic, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Femi Kuti and Toots & The Maytals. The Acoustic Stage with The Bootleg Beatles, Christy Moore with Declan Sinnot and Jackson Brown with David Lindley. East Dance with Fatboy Slim, Zane Lowe, Plan B, Chase and Status, Rob De Bank, Roger Sanchez, N-Dubz, Chipmunk, Kelis, Roll Deep, Above & Beyond, Crystal Castles and Filthy Dukes. West Dance with Boyz Noise, Simian Mobile Disco, Delphic, DJ Aeroplane, Dubfire3, Nick Warren, Mix Hell, Sander Kleneinberg, DJ Riva Starr, Dub Pistols, Magnetic Man, DJ Jackbeatsd, Stanton Warriors and Banco de Gaia. Cubehenge with Norman Jay, Ashley Beedle, Craig Charles, Kissy Sell Out, A Skillz, The Orb, Will Saul, Zero 7 and Pete Gooding. The Glade Stage with Sasha, Quivver, Hybrid, Way Out West, Sub Focus, Freq Nasty, Dreadzone, Levellers, System 7 and Alabama 3. Plus hundreds more in the WOW!, Pussy Parlour, Avalon,. Corissant Neuf and the Poetry & Words areas alongside all the hidden secrets of Glastonbury and impromptu party madness. There is no event like this in the world. Fingers crossed for Mr Sunshine.
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Awakenings, Spaarnwoude, Holland
Saturday June 26th
‘Open Your eyes…’
‘They do like their lazers, installations and video screens in Holland. They’re bloomin’ everywhere. This is Awakenings tenth year anniversary sio expect the full shebang with an incredible sound system taken care of by Adam Beyer, Laurent Garnier, Reboot, Richard Hawtin, Luciano, Loco Dice, Billy Nasty, Surgeon, Dave Clarke, Jeff Mills, The Advent, Secret Cinema, DJ Rush, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Cassy, James Holden and Gui Boratto.
www.awakenings.nl
Creamfields Malta, Ta Qali, Malta
Monday June 28th
‘Maltesers. One more!’
Kicking it right off on the eve of a Maltese Public Holiday with what is surely the biggest dance party to ever hit these golden shores? Eric Prydz, Ferry Corsten, Pete Tong, Dubfire, Dave Clarke, Nic Fancuilli and Davide Squillace plus a whole host of local residents who have made sure this is the only festival they will be playing in June. A roadblock is about to happen.
www.creamfields.com
Roskilde, Denmark
Thursday July 1st-4th
‘History is merely a list of surprises. It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again’ – some weird Danish twat
The Scandinavian equivalent of Glastonbury established in the same year, Roskilde is famed for its extension beyond the music, despite boasting more than 150 live acts. Festival-goers are able to enjoy a wide spectrum of activities and alternative entertainment ranging from wall climbing, skating and cinema to more arty pursuits such as book readings and poetry slams. Around 75,000 revellers attend annually to enjoy a stellar selection of artists who this year include Gorillaz, Jack Johnson, Muse, Nephew, The Prodigy, Patti Smith and Band, Kasabian, Motorhead, The National, Robyn, Florence and The Machine and Pendulum. And the birds are fit.
www.roskilde-festival.dk
Wireless, London, UK
Friday July 2nd-4th, London, UK
‘Party in the park’
Wireless now in its sixth year, is one of the premier multi-day festival’s in the heart of London town. Set in the stunning surroundings of Hyde Park over multiple stages, you get the biggest and best of today’s dance, pop and rock acts mixed with the coolest newcomers. The now legendary dance day has seen incredible performances from Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, Underworld, Deadmau5, Dizzee Rascal, Klaxons and LCD Soundsystem and many more whilst big boy day has seen Jay-Z, Depeche Mode, Kasabian, Morrissey, Kanye West, Massive Attack, White Stripes and The Strokes. There’s massive beer garden, food stalls, chill out areas and interactive games. There’s no camping at Wireless, but why would you need that with a load of tube lines and bus routes going to Hyde Park. This year’s line up include Pink, Gossip, Ting Tings and Plan B on Friday, LCD Soundsystem, 2manydjs, UNKLE, Missy Elliot, Magnetic Man and Sub Focus on Saturday and Jay Z, Lily Allen, Fr`iendly Fires and Chase & Status on Sunday. A large one.
www.wirelessfestival.co.uk
Relentless Wakestock, Abersoch, Wales, UK
Friday July 2nd-4th
‘Europe’s largest wakeboarding festival’
If the weather is good, there’s no better place than this. Oh, er maybe The Maldives or Mauritius I suppose, but you don’t get action both on the decks and off the decks like you do down at Relentless. And boy, is it relentless. Musically the promoters have really pushed the boat out this year with the Ting Tings, Maximo Park, Eric Prydz, Fedde Le Grand, Chase & Status, N-Dubz, Pete Tong, Mr Hudson, Tini Tempah, Zane Lowe, Audio Bully’s, Plan B, Wiley, Sub Focus, Roll Deep, Scratch Perverts, Dynamite MC, DJ Zinc, Norman Jay and Ou Est Le Swimming Pool making it three days to remember. If you can forget. Plus of course you have all the usual wakeboarding action. Not heard of wakeboarding, where have you been? Wakeboarding is the latest action sport to take over the world. Born through a lack of waves and a desire to further surfing, wakeboarding has grown from it’s routes in Carlsbad, California to cover every continent around the world, from Cuba to Russia and everywhere in between. This high speed action sport is predominantly participated behind a purpose built speed boat with the rider towed behind at around 25mph where they use the boat’s wake to launch into the air, pulling technical inverts and spins of up to 1080 degrees. But hey, it’s all about the lifestyle dude.
www.wakestock.co.uk
Hop Farm Festival, Paddock Wood, Kent
Friday July 2nd-4th
‘Promoter Vince Power pulls out the big guns.”
The Hop Farm Festival came about after a survey was taken and the feeling amongst fans buying festival tickets, was that they ended up feeling the lowest on the pecking order. So the promoters felt it was time to go back to basics and let it be about the punter and the music. No sponsorship. No branding. Children free. Loads of music. How it should be. Starring Bob Dylan, Ray Davies, Van Morrison, Mumford & Sons, Pete Doherty and more to be announced.
www.hopfarmfestival.com
Beat Herder, Sawley Gisburn, Lancashire, UK
Friday July 2nd-July 4th
‘Like an underground pub where you can dance’
Rough n’ ready northern festival up in the Ribble Arena with loads of different music arenas – and no cheese in sight. Layo & Bushwacka, Cagedbaby, Andy C, Dub Pistols Sound System, Alex Metric, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Utah Saints, Jah Shaka, Leftfield’s Paul Daley and Zion Train keeping your feet tapping.
www.beatherder.co.uk
Exit, Petrovaradin Fortress, Serbia
Thursday July 8th – 11th
‘You’re going to have to shoot me before I’m leaving this place”
Set in a breathtaking 18th Century fortress on the River Danube 0 and we all love a good Blue Danube Waltz don’t we…
“River so blue
Of marvelous hue
You open my eyes
To paradise…”
Come on fackin’ ave it with The Chemical Brothers, Royksopp, Ricardo Villalobos, Mika, Placebo, DJ Shadow, Crookers, LCD Soundsystem, Boys Noize, Does It Offend You, Yeak?, Missy Elliot, David Guetta, Laidback Luke, Klaxons, Riva Starr, Rui Da Silva, Ms Dynamie The Horrors, Pendulum and Yeasayer. One of the festivals you have to witness before you hang up your dancing shoes.
eng.exitfest.org
Oxegen, Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Ireland
Thursday July 8th-11th
‘And they’re off…”
It’s easy to forget that this festival only started in 2004. Since then, Punchestown has hosted some of the world’s greatest acts and witnessed many unforgettable moments. Down the years, many performances have stood out including The Who’s first appearance in Ireland for more than 35 years in 2006, Muse’s phenomenal headline set in 2007 and of course Kings Of Leon closing the inaugural Friday night OXEGEN in 2008. But, it’s not just the bands that make the festival so memorable. It’s a weekend dedicated to great entertainment, where festival-goers can experience everything from the high octane thrills of the festival funfairs, the communal silliness of The Headphone Disco to the more relaxed pleasures of the campsite cinema screen. Above all though, the thing that makes OXEGEN unique, and the reason that it continues to be the ‘must play’ tour destination for so many huge acts, is the incredible atmosphere created by the fans. This year looks superb with Eminem, Jay Z, Muse, The Prodigy, Arcade Fire, The Prodigy, Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, Florence & The Machine, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Groove Armada, Hot Chip, Faithless, Groove Armada, Goldfrapp, Earth Wind And Fire, Jamie T and John Mayer amongst others. So how does this one work? Does Oxegen and T In The Park work together on their line up’s or what? Don’t forget to get a body part signed by your favourite artist in the signing Tent too, I however will be at the front punching in the air to Eminem.
www.oxegen.ie
Pohodia, Trencin, Slovakia
Thursday July 8th – Saturday July 10th
‘Fasten your seat belts…’
This is one of the biggest Slovak festivals on the calendar, offering art, literature, theatre, workshops, open discussions as well as Hip Hop, Techno, World music and more. Klaxons, Does It Offend You Yeah? and New Young Pony Club headline. Oh, and it’s set in an airport.
www.pohodafestival.sk
T In The Park, Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland
Friday July 9th-11th
‘E in the park…’
From its humble beginnings at Strathclyde Country Park in 1994 to what will undoubtedly be the most successful year to date, in the lush environs of Balado, T in the Park has grown in size and influence to become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the international festival circuit. Now attracting over 80,000 music fans from all over the globe each day, T in the Park is consistently a sell out success. This popularity can be attributed to the festival’s unique atmosphere, the legendary Balado crowd, perhaps unrivaled the world over and an annual line-up that is one of the most exciting on the planet. Get drooling over Eminem, Jay Z, Muse, Kasabian, Faithless, Stereophonics, Dizzy Rascal, The Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy, David Guetta, Goldfrapp, Florence & The Machine, Calvin Harris, Gossip, Hot Chip, Echo & The Bunnymen, Carl Cox, Plastikman, Sven Vath, Fake Blood, Erol Alkan, We Are Scientists, Adam Beyer, Slam, Crookers, Tricky, Corrine Bailey Rae and Baby Shambles. Watch out for Fancy Dress Friday, the cinema, fairground and the ladies Refresh boudoir. Brilliant.
www.tinthepark.com
Nozstock, Bromyard, Herts, UK
Friday July 9th-11th
‘Orchards, lakes, drum n’bass and beats’
Nominated for 5 UK Festival Awards in 2009 and 4 in ’08, the original overgrown party in the garden, Nozstock Festival takes fun seekers back to the grassroots of the summer festival experience. Set in the lush countryside of Herefordshire, and with eight stages set around the Orchard, Garden and Yard of a 17th century farm, nowhere could feel more like a home away from home. With the pear tree covered Orchard at the centre of the site, this focal point merges frivolous shopping, cider drinking and sofa surfing. This year will see y’all bounce to anthemic sounds from established rock outfits alongside a smooth brew of up and coming indie acts. Winding a way towards the tudor farmhouse, the Garden Stage serves up experimental sounds, punk funk whimsy, alongside iconic dance acts. Converted barns vibrate with sub-thumpings from the skilled fingertips of masters of drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep, while breaks and hard dance silence those old enough to say ‘raves aren’t like they used to be.’ Nozstock’s newest addition with their virgin year in 2009, Tribe Of Frog will be serving up a storm of neon-induced psytrance revellry down in the Coppice. Thanks to its late license and homegrown venues, Nozstock gives its punters all the fun and frivolity of a true festival, without the corporate sheen.
Shenanigans for the mini-festivaler occur off the beaten track and over the bridge in the Dingle, where workshops aplenty and theatrical splendour beckon every taste and size in investigation… Small hands meet clay and puppetry, large ones stroke the much-coveted vintage tractors. Ephemeral electro-acoustica rings out across the field and deep in the dark of the theatre, strange and intriguing behaviours ensue.
Catch a late night short film or music video from our mesmerising collections and take a detour to the comedy tent for the odd smirk and rib-busting chuckle, before the lights turn low for burlesque drama at the chime of midnight. Stanton Warriors, Sub Focus, the Blockheads, Gabby Young And Other Animals and many, many more.
www.nozstockfestival.co.uk
The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, New York, USA
Saturday July 10th, Midday – 8pm
‘The coolest motherfucker date of the summer – no sleep ’til Brooklyn y’all…”‘
It was announced this morning that legendary Long Island, New York Hip Hop trio De La Soul will be headlining this year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Produced by Brooklyn Bodega, this is the sixth year of the event, which has featured previous headliners including Big Daddy Kane, Ghostface Killah, KRS-One and last year, Pharoahe Monch.
“To be honest, we have been trying to get De La Soul to headline the Festival since we first came up with the idea in 2005. On many levels they are the perfect flag bearers for our mission to use Hip-Hop as an agent of change. For over 20 years they have traveled the world inspiring MC’s, producers, DJ’s and fans alike. I can think of no better artist to usher the Festival into its new home in Brooklyn Bridge Park,” said Wes Jackson, the executive director of the event.
BKHHF @ THE Tobacco Warehouse and Brooklyn Bridge Plaza (26 New Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY). Tickets go on sale Monday May 3rd at BrooklynBodega.com, the official home of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. On this date, organizers are launching the Bodega Soldiers Program, which is their way of thanking the members of the Bodega Family who have turned out time and time again to make the Festival into NYC’s largest Hip-Hop cultural event.
Glade, Winchester, UK
Thursday July 15th-Sunday July 18th
‘Matterley Bowl like you’ve never seen
