Hotly-tipped Liverpool DJ & producer Navos has joined forces with Brad McDermott for their new dance/electro pop anthem ‘All I Need’, out now on Tomorrowland Music!
Navos‘ self-released track ‘Believe Me‘ quickly became the breakout dance anthem of 2021 with more than 130 million streams on Spotify, the well-known UK hitmaker now delivers another catchy record that instantly gets stuck in any listener’s head –perfect for rinsing on repeat in clubs and at festival stages all around the world.
Here’s what Navos had to say about the release:
“Brad McDermott played me this in the studio and I had to jump on it and make a mix. Perfect for the club.”
Navos – All I Need
Speaking about the track Brad McDermott said:
“I was playing about with this track in the studio for a while and it was starting to feel like a summer banger. I hit up Navos to see what he thought and if he wanted to have a play. He added his magic touch and we’ve ended up with a massive vibe! I’ve always loved Navos’ sound, so I’m really excited we’re doing this collab together.”
elrow, the global phenomenon and party extraordinaires, are thrilled to announce their first-ever takeover at Boxpark Shoreditch for a magical one-off event on Saturday, June 10th.
This unforgettable event, running from 11am to 5pm, is FREE for all attendees and will operate on a first come, first serve basis. In line with elrow‘s over-the-top ethos, immersive performances will be about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The event aims to showcase elrow‘s flair for creating enchanting and immersive experiences, this time with a special theme – Enchanted Forest. This pop-up is just a small taste of what the team are capable of, focusing on the immersive aspects of the festival that is set to take place on Saturday, July 22nd that is elrow Town London.
The top-secret headliner won’t be announced, but the dynamic duo have set the global house music scene on fire and scheduled to command the stage from midday. With their signature style of masterfully blending deep basslines, addictive beats, and soulful vocals, they’ve carved out a niche that’s all their own. Their high-energy performances and electric sets have enthralled audiences worldwide, proving them to be one of the most in demand partners in modern dance.
Through a blend of interactive acts and kaleidoscopic set design, elrow will create a captivating pop-up world that pulls attendees right into the heart of the story. Performers don’t merely put on a show; they engage directly with guests, blurring the boundaries between artist and audience.
Guests can expect to be transported into an elrow-style Enchanted Forest, complete with astounding decor, dazzling lights, and cascades of colourful confetti. This isn’t just an event, but a sensory explosion that will bring all the best bits of elrow to a specially curated one-off pop up, giving those a taste of what’s to come with the main festival, elrow Town London, just weeks away.
Paul van Dyk kicks off the Ibiza season at SHINE with the club’s official anthem song, “Beautiful Life.” The new single, produced in collaboration with Marc van Linden and Sue McLaren is available now on VANDIT Records.
Whether you’re a devoted trance fan or simply love to explore the limits of creativity, “Beautiful Life” is an ethereal and uplifting track that perfectly showcases the creative genius of its collaborators. Paul van Dyk and Marc van Linden‘s signature styles are evident in the soaring synths and captivating melodies, while Sue McLaren‘s vocals add emotional depth and warmth.
“Times can be tough, for us personally and looking at what is happening in the world around us. But life is wonderful. We must allow ourselves to live it, be grateful for it, embrace love, friends and family and enjoy those beautiful moments in life with them,”Paul van Dyk says regarding the song’s theme.
Historically, Paul van Dyk is a DJ who holds the longest running residency in Ibiza. Throught the years, he’s held residncies at Amnesia, Pacha and other clubs before he took over Eden with SHINE where he consistently showcases his legendary style to his loyal fans.
His collaboration with Sue McLaren on the song “Guiding Light” has garnered over 300 million streams on YouTube while Hannover based DJ/producer Marc van Linden’s recent solo singles “Timeless“, “Orbit“, “Dreamworld“ (on van Dyk ́s label VANDIT Records), “Beautiful Together“ (on GO Music/Black Hole Recordings) & “Fusion“ (on Aly & Fila ́s label Future Sound Of Egypt), are all genuine club smashers.
Dropping his debut release ‘Tell Me’ featuring Faith on the Taikomochi Records imprint, SYNCIA is currently celebrating his number one position in the Techno Charts on Traxsource. Rising up the ranks in the Top 20 Singles Chart this week it’s without doubt his star is one of the brightest to shine so far this Summer.
Tastemakers and media love to predict the future, remaining ahead of burgeoning trends and the inherent hordes at all times; they consistently leverage their well-honed ears and accumulative sense of hit-making potential for the names they discover and ultimately break.
A prime example of this is UK talent SYNCIA, who is presently stepping up to the plate and fast making serious moves forward in the music industry. Already a veritable name on key decision-makers’ lips, this year is proving to be a growing success for the relatively new player on the scene.
Looking deeper into this enigmatic artist, his primary stance is allowing the music to do most of the talking. Keeping his social media activity relatively stripped back, his mysterious persona and succinct production technique are paired together to directly harness the true essence of clubland. He’s perfectly poised to cross over with an unadulterated commercial appeal with a definable underground edge fluidly elevated with adept studio knowledge.
For those unaware of the expansive SYNCIA vibe, think classic House flavours from the 90’s mixed with a current raw Tech House drive, suitably combined with a touch of early Rave for good measure. Consistently delivering quality releases that are fearless in engaging with the fun side of the party and maintaining credibility at every turn.
Syncia – Faith
SYNCIA is clearly set on spearheading the new school UK movement with a mindset to create and be involved with as many projects as possible. This is all about sharing uplifting moments with as many people as possible during such pivotal global changes. Becoming enveloped with all aspects of delivery, including running his record label. SYNCIA is taking immediate inspiration from his formative years running a record store, DJ, clubber and notable artist under a different alias.
For us, 2023 is the time for SYNCIA to step out above the collective shadows and directly into the limelight, showcasing his voracious talent for commanding crowds. With enduring energy, he translates from dark rooms in Berlin to commanding massive international festivals with incredible ease. Signing to an enviable list of imprints already, which includes Sankeys, 338‘s Release LDN, Dense & Pika’s Kneaded Pains, KMS and Centralised, he is consistently creating a tapestry of tones that effortlessly cut through the global mainstream with a recognisable and trademark sound.
Proudly leaning into his British heritage as a purveyor in House and Techno, his unique blend of clever sampling, modern synthesis and amazing analogue hybrid studio, breaking musical barriers and continuously reflecting on the past, is highlighted across every release. As an uber-hot remixer of choice, he’s already been called upon by the chart-topping acts Dense & Pika, Soul Central and Inner City to provide his take on forthcoming singles. Recently featured at Release in London, it was immediately evident that SYNCIA is a well-seasoned player. Taking the local crowd and turning the party inside out with a mix of genres and meticulously curated edits.
Reflecting on his immense musical knowledge, a myriad of legendary names and DJs spring to mind when describing the SYNCIA sound. His current vibe incorporates an air of Carl Craig meets Kenny Larkin, to early Green Velvet with an edge of Eats Everything and Patrick Topping. As you can see, this is big… hence the lofty accolades for a performer you’ll see a lot more throughout the year. Expect a solid soundscape focusing on the dancefloor while consciously tearing up sound systems worldwide and remaining on regular radio rotation.
Projecting forward on his meteoric success to date, SYNCIA shares, “This track is epic and never fails to go off. It’s incredible to see so many people worldwide supporting and loving my music. This keeps pushing me forward, and 2023 promises to be a massive year for me already.”
Taking a firm leaf from the book of SYNCIA, don’t simply take our word for it… let the music do the talking. From the UK to Europe, Ibiza to Miami, Chicago to Melbourne, sit back and watch the clubbers instantly erupt. With a sequential run of hot new singles on the way, this point marks the start of a Summer of madness for SYNCIA ahead.
With Tomorrowland festival only 43 days away, their hardworking team just released the timetable schedule and the official trailer to get you ready for the upcoming magical edition ‘Adscendo‘, in Boom, Belgium.
On July 21-23 and July 28-30, the talent will be spread out across 16 spectacular stage areas that give the People of Tomorrow an enormous playing field to explore and experience. More than 750 of the world’s best electronic dance music artists will perform at this year’s edition of Tomorrowland festival and we are already super excited!
Among the hundreds of world-renowned acts set to perform at Tomorrowland‘s 17th edition ‘Adscendo’ are:
&ME, ACRAZE,Adam Beyer,Adriatique, Afrojack,Agents Of Time, Alesso,Alok, Amber Broos, Âme, Amelie Lens, Amémé, anamē, Anfisa Letyago, ANNA, Anyma, Armin van Buuren, Bedouin, Black Coffee, Boris Brejcha, Brina Knauss, CamelPhat, Carlita, Cat Dealers, Claptone, Da Tweekaz, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dixon, DJ Diesel, DJ Tennis, Dom Dolla, Don Diablo, Eric Prydz presents HOLO, Folamour, GORDO, HAAi, Hardwell, Honey Dijon, Indira Paganotto, James Hype, John Newman, Joris Voorn, Joseph Capriati, Kevin De Vries, Kölsch, Korolova, Kungs, Lilly Palmer, Lost Frequencies, Lucas & Steve, Maceo Plex, Martin Garrix, Mathame, MATTN, Meduza, Mind Against, NERVO, Netsky, Nicky Romero, Nina Kraviz, Nora En Pure, Ofenbach, Oliver Heldens, Otto Knows, Öwnboss, Paul Kalkbrenner, Purple Disco Machine, Quintino, R3HAB, Reinier Zonneveld, Robin Schulz, Sebastian Ingrosso, Solardo, Stephan Bodzin, Steve Angello, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us, Tchami, The Chainsmokers, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet, Topic, Vini Vici, Vintage Culture, W&W, Yves Deruyter, Yves V and many more.
Some more acts and talents to look forward to next month: the 20-year-old female Belgian DJ and One World Radio resident Amber Broos has quickly become one of the hottest sensations in the electronic music scene, now set to make her debut on Tomorrowland‘s legendary Mainstage on Saturday July 22 with her own unique style between techno, house, club, and Belgian retro influenced music.
Andromedik
The 24-year-old Belgian rising drum and bass artist Andromedik will also be playing on the Mainstage for the very first time on July 21 and July 30, marking the first drum and bass performance on Tomorrowland‘s Mainstage since Netsky‘s last time in 2018. Born in Antwerp, Andromedik has already left quite an imprint on the scene.
He has distinguished himself from a lot of his peers with an almost ‘festival’ sound design, while having had classical jazz training for over 10 years. Since his debut in 2016, Andromedik has been supported by the biggest names in the scene such as Netsky, Sub Focus, Delta Heavy, Jauz and more.
John Newman
Another newcomer to the Mainstage: British singer, songwriter & producer John Newman – who has collaborated with the likes of David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Rudimental – will be jumping behind the decks for a unique DJ/live hybrid performance with a mix of live vocals, live mixing and beat triggering (The Library on July 23 and the Mainstage on July 29).
Four more rising talents to keep an eye on: the 25-year-old Belgian female hardstyle powerhouse MANDY (Q-dance at the Freedom stage on July 23 and Da Tweekaz presents Tweekamania at the Youphoria stage on July 30), the Brussels-based classically trained DJ & producer Henri PFR (the Mainstage on July 21 and The Library on July 28), Belgian electronic duo and CORE Records signed artist Mosley Jr (CORE stage on July 29) and Black Coffee‘s son and young trailblazing musician Sona (Atmosphere stage on July 23).
Norwegian hard dance duo Da Tweekaz will be bringing the ultimate uplifting dancefloor energy with their Tweekamania hosting at the Youphoria stage on July 30, while Dutch hardstyle duo Sub Zero Project will be taking over the Youphoria stage on July 21 with their Psychodelic hosting.
Some of the other stage hosts involved this summer include Tale Of Us‘ Afterlife, trance & progressive institution Anjunabeats, Amelie Lens‘ EXHALE, Lost Frequencies & Friends, global house brand Defected, Adam Beyer‘s revered techno brand Drumcode, CORE presents Zamna, hard dance collective & fan favorite Q-Dance, Yves V presents V Sessions, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike‘s Smash The House, Canadian record label Monstercat, drum & bass and dubstep icon Rampage, Belgium’s legendary Bonzai, house & disco phenomenon Glitterbox, Shaq’s Bass All-Stars and many more.
Female power behind the decks at Tomorrowland
A huge range of female artists will be jumping behind the decks next month: techno superstar Amelie Lens, Brazilian DJ & producer ANNA, Siberian born techno artist Anfisa Letyago, B Jones (the first Spanish artist in history performing at the Tomorrowland Mainstage in 2022), Slovenian selector Brina Knauss, Turkish classical musician & multi-instrumentalist Carlita, up-and-coming Brazilian artist Carola (the first black female artist to perform at the Mainstage), Irish born artistic soul CiCi, Parisian multi instrumentalist Chloé Caillet, Brussels-based indie dance & techno DJ/producer EMJIE, Australia’s fast rising star HAAi, artistic pioneer & queer icon Honey Dijon, Spanish psytechno producer Indira Paganotto, Ukrainian talent Korolova, German techno star Lilly Palmer, American advocate for gender equality and female empowerment LP Giobbi, Belgian dance sensation MATTN, Australian twin sisters NERVO, Russian DJ Nina Kraviz, South African-Swiss deep house producer Nora En Pure, Italian techno DJ & producer Olympe, American superstar Paris Hilton, fast-rising UK talent Tita Lau and many more.
This year’s edition of Tomorrowland festival will revolve around the theme ‘Adscendo‘, turning De Schorre into a magical destination high on the horizon, where the People of Tomorrow will witness the rise of a magnificent tale in the history of Tomorrowland‘s Great Library.
This year’s ‘Adscendo‘ Mainstage is 100% crafted from in-house decor made by the Tomorrowland Atelier. The creative team behind Tomorrowland invents, draws, and brings the magical stages of the iconic festival to life in 3D, while the Tomorrowland Atelier creates, builds, and installs the stages at the festival grounds in Boom.
Check out the official trailer for Tomorrowland 2023 below!
In 2015, Tomorrowland welcomed the Belgian National Orchestra to play the Symphony of Unity live on stage. The DJ booth was handed over to 80 live musicians for the very first time, performing the Symphony of Unity, composed specially for Tomorrowland – bringing a magical performance in which classical and electronic music was united and transformed into an unprecedented show.
Four years later, the Symphony of Unity returned to Tomorrowland in 2019 in collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra Academy, playing a 60-minute spectacle on both Sundays, as well as two magical ‘Our Story‘ shows in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The orchestra’s performance was mesmerizing for the audience, with a unique live mix between the all-time and most iconic electronic Tomorrowland anthems and magical classical music such as the Tomorrowland Hymn.
The Symphony of Unity
This year, Tomorrowland teamed up with BMW to look for musicians themselves. With more than 100 registrations from all over the world coming in, seven musicians have been selected and invited to join the Symphony of Unity live on stage during Tomorrowland at the Atmosphere stage on July 22 and July 29.
Tomorrowland CORE stage
When it comes to stages, this July Tomorrowland festival will be the home of 16 different stages, including a couple of brand-new gems for the People of Tomorrow to discover: the magnificent Rose Garden, an impressive female dragon coming out of the water and watching over the audience, has been completely remade. The new Elixir stage draws inspiration from the 2016 festival theme ‘The Elixir of Life‘ and will become an iconic landmark on the festival grounds.
Terra Solis, Tomorrowland’s unique desert destination in Dubai, will be traveling to Belgium this summer to host a stage with performances by Airrica, Amémé, Bedouin, Calao, Danny Howard, Dorian Craft, Eelke Kleijn, Francesca Lombardo, Glowal, Kasango, Nico Morano, Oden & Fatzo, Undercatt and many more.
Another newcomer: the Rise stage, nestled in green nature full of beautiful plants and summery vibes, will give a platform to young talents in collaboration with the Tomorrowland Academy.
The mythical and beautifully crafted CORE stage, one of Tomorrowland’s most unique stages where music and nature come together, will once again be a true crowd favorite with performances from the scene’s leading acts in house & techno, tucked away in the enchanting forests of Tomorrowland.
STMPD RCRDS x Tomorrowland Music
In light of last year’s hugely successful STMPD RCRDS and Tomorrowland Music collaboration, Martin Garrix‘s imprint and Tomorrowland’s official record label have continued for another round this year with a follow-up collaborative EP, made up of brand-new productions by some of STMPD RCRDS’s finest talents.
Closing off bigger than ever, two of dance music’s most esteemed record labels will be co-hosting the STMPD RCRDS x Tomorrowland Music stage at The Library stage on Saturday July 22, featuring performances by label boss Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner, Joseph Capriati, DubVision, Julian Jordan, Matisse & Sadko, Goodboys, Sentinel, Fancy Inc and more.
Tomorrowland 2023 festival will take place across two weekends from July 21-23 and July 28-30. Watch the official 2022 aftermovie below and prepare yourselves for an unforgettable edition this summer!
Croatia’s foremost underground techno celebration Sonus, reveals more world class names for its 10th edition on Pag Island from August 20th to 24th. Now joining are Derrick May, Solardo, Miss Monique, Juliet Fox, Lauren Lo Sung, Chelina Manuhutu, Brina Knauss, Layton Giordani, Roberto Capuano and Silvie Loto.
This historic 10th edition will be bigger and better than ever after a full decade of setting the underground agenda on Pag Island. Sonus is one of the original and most authentic festivals in the region, known for its attention to world class sound systems.
The beach location, ocean views and rich local cultures and customs as well as local walks and secluded bays all make Sonus the number one choice for the most discerning music and travel lover.
Sonus Festival 2023
The music plays at Sonus non-stop from the moment the sun sinks into the sea in dramatic fashion, until it rises the next day. Each party is a high energy affair with a welcoming crowd going hard across all three venues: Aquarius, Kalypso and Papaya, which are voted amongst the best in the world by DJ Mag each year. From the open air dance floors to the pool parties and boat parties, Sonus offers many different ways to enjoy a fine cross section of house and techno.
These new names come on top of the likes of Claptone, Chris Stussy, Joseph Capriati, KAS:ST, Reinier Zonneveld live, Daria Kolosova, Boston 168 live, Sonja Moonear, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Diplo, Paula Temple, Sven Väth, Seth Troxler, ANNA, Vintage Culture, Marco Carola, Sama’ Abdulhadi, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Kobosil and tens more.
Last year’s Sonus festival sold out in advance and this special 10th edition is set to do the same, so move fast to secure your tickets.
Crowds are set to gather under the warmth of a burnt orange canopy as the next edition of Relentless Beats’ marquee festival, Goldrush: Sonoran Skies, returns to Phoenix Raceway October 7 – 8, 2023.
The lineup for the two-day festival will be anchored by headliners Tiësto, Zeds Dead, and ZHU, with support from Ameme; ATLiens; Ben Böhmer (live); Blond:ish; Bou; Brondo; Champagne Drip; Cloonee; Dion Timer; Dombresky; Jessica Audiffred; Kai Wachi; Madeon (dj set); Nostalgix; Pawsa; Riot Ten; Ship Wrek; Sickick; Slushii; Weiss, and Will Clarke. More artists and experiences will be announced in the coming weeks.
Introduced in 2017, Goldrush has evolved into Relentless Beats‘ most prominent festival and a massive bookend to a series of fall concerts and events at the Phoenix Raceway- a compliment to its spring offerings.
Goldrush: Sonoran Skies
Beginning with BASSTRACK a co-produced two-night event with Excision (09|02-03) and continuing with several massive TBA shows, the series will culminate with the $uicideboy$Grey Day Tour – a show that sold out in 2022 with over 20,000 attendees for the largest show at the Phoenix Raceway to date, just a day before gates open for Goldrush: Sonoran Skies. Most recently, Relentless Beats hosted over 15,000 Subtronics fans in the raceway infield for what became the largest bass event in Arizona history.
As the word about Goldrush spreads, so does the demand for packages from our out-of-town fans to travel to the Valley for the experience. Tiered travel packages include such amenities as hotel stays, roundtrip transportation, 2-day passes, express entry, and onsite experiences.
These packages are also perfect for those wanting to stay close to the venue for a ‘staycation’ festival experience. Fans can sign up for travel package pre-sales through June 07, which will be offered on a limited first-come-first-serve basis. And for those feeling particularly lucky, there is still an opportunity to sign up for the Goldrush: Sonoran SkiesUltimate Travel Package Giveaway, featuring two roundtrip domestic flights, a 3-night hotel stay, a pair of 2-day VIP passes to Goldrush, and roundtrip transportation.
Reservations for table options at both main stages, which include entrance to the festival, access to the VIP lounge and viewing deck, dedicated express entry, packaged food and beverage, and dedicated host, server, and cocktail staff, are open for inquiries. New this year, fans can also pre-order an exclusive festival t-shirt and add-on tickets for the Friday Welcome Open Bar, Exclusive After-Party, and Sunday Recovery Brunch.
Goldrush: Sonoran Skies pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 07. All ticket levels, including General Admission, VIP, and Platinum, will be available Friday, June 09, at 10 a.m. PT. Pricing starts at $199, before fees. Fans can text SKIES to 480.530.5559 for first access to tickets at a lower priced tier.
Visit the official website for all ticket options.
After a successful first year in Ibiza, the EXHALE community return for an 8-week residency at DC-10. Alongside the weekly club shows, starting July 26 and taking place every Wednesday till September 13, Amelie Lens revealed the full line up that will champion the future sounds of techno on the island.
“Last year we watched as our community grew, and we got to know the people that came each week to support the event. I am so excited to see these familiar faces again and to make new memories” says Amelie Lens.
EXHALE returns to Ibiza off the back of one of their most successful years to date having just returned from a first sold out US weekend, a 7,000+ mega rave in their home town of Antwerp as well as a huge VA currently dominating the Beatport charts.
EXHALE DC-10 2023 season
Looking to grow on the success of last year and cement their position as the go to spot for island techno, Amelie Lens has invited 50+ artists including Marcel Dettmann, Bambounou, DJ Bone, Dana Montana, SPFDJ and of course Amelie Lens and Farrago.
The residency has doubled in size to cater for the islands growing demand for techno and EXHALE will be revealing a host of events and activations to accompany the residency over the coming weeks.
“One of my favorite things about EXHALE Ibiza, is how connected we feel to the island and the people that live there. It’s really special to see and enjoy the events together every Wednesday” adds Farrago.
EXHALE has always been powered by techno, driven by community and Ibiza will be no different. The brand and its loyal legion of techno lovers want to change the perception of the island, dropping any exclusivity that may have been synonymous with Ibiza over the last decade. EXHALE x DC-10 is the creation of a space where everyone is included, no boundaries, no attitudes. Each and every raver, DJ and industry worker, united under the techno banner.
“EXHALE has gone all around the world this year; Ibiza feels like our summer reunion where our community comes from near and far” – Amelie Lens.
Come and take your place in the EXHALE community this summer.
Awakenings joined forces with HandicapNL and Philips TV & Sound, for its Summer Festival and is proud to announce a ‘low stimulus’ space. This area is designed to provide a serene and calming environment for visitors who may require it, offering amenities such as noise-cancelling headphones, soothing sounds, and tranquil imagery.
There are 2 million people living with disabilities in the Netherlands, with a significant number being young individuals. A large part of this group are young people who feel lonely and don’t go to festivals. For them, taking part in normal everyday activities is not always a given. Awakenings aims to make a difference by enhancing the accessibility of its events, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy the festival experience.
In this newly added care space, the HandicapNL staff will be available to offer guidance, with the additional support of a medical volunteer for assistance. Several spaces have been set up where overstimulated visitors can find peace and quiet individually. There also is a treatment room where additional medical care can be provided. A qualified attendant stationed at the entrance will ensure that only those genuinely in need of the space can enter, directing other visitors to the various chill-out areas throughout the festival grounds.
Here’s what Nikki Schuurs – Sustainability Manager at Awakenings had to say about this:
“Previously, Awakenings has taken measures to facilitate visitors with disabilities, such as providing complimentary tickets for companions, accessible parking and toilets, ramps, and pathways. Through discussions with HandicapNL and with the target audience, we realized the potential to do even more. We strongly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to embrace the beauty of festivals.
At Awakenings we want to make the effort to remove as many barriers as possible in the future, starting with the introduction of the low-stimulus space. Many individuals may desire to attend festivals, but due to their inability or because they don’t want – or can’t – be surrounded by large crowds for extended periods, they opt out. We aim to address this issue by providing solutions through such additions to our festival experience. By sharing knowledge and experiences, we hope to inspire other event organizers so we can make the festival industry more inclusive and accessible.”
Awakenings is part of the frontrunners group, led by HandicapNL, which strives to make events more accessible under the banner of ‘Unlimited Party’.
The low-stimulus space is a collaboration between Awakenings, HandicapNL, and Philips TV & Sound. Discussions with HandicapNL identified the necessary requirements to adequately accommodate people with disabilities at festivals, and Awakenings found a valuable partner in Philips TV & Sound to fill those needs. Philips TV & Sound will provide noise-cancelling headphones and screens for the low-stimulus area, among other contributions.
“We strive to create a world in which people with disabilities do not have to face any restrictions within society. This often requires big changes, in which collaborations with frontrunners have a huge positive impact. In our shared vision to bring people together regardless of differences, we are incredibly happy that Awakenings is one of our 10 festival partners. With this collaboration, we are bringing everyone in our society a little closer together and we are incredibly proud of the contribution we and our partners have made to that!” says Daniëlle Schuurmans, Director HandicapNL.
The low-stimulus space at Awakenings Summer Festival is part of a pilot project, with the intention of making it a regular feature at future Awakenings festivals. The insights gained from this initiative will be shared with both the leaders group of ‘Unlimited Party’ and the internal festival working group within the ID&T Group, fostering collaboration and further progress.
Awakenings hopes to inspire other organizers to follow suit, enabling individuals with disabilities to enjoy festivals to the fullest. At Awakenings Summer Festival, as always, one caregiver can accompany a person with disabilities free of charge. Additional cottages with disabled facilities have been designated, and specific spots near a toilet and shower building modified for disabled individuals have been reserved for those who prefer to bring their own tents.
Detailed information about all the available facilities can be found HERE.
Super-talented DJ and producer Farrago releases the heavily anticipated debut album ‘Blesssed’. The multidimensional new project arrives via his very own imprint Vermillion Trax, a brand-new label that is destined to subvert expectations and deviate from the norm.
Listeners were initially introduced to the project with the stampeding first-look ‘Addicted To Bass’ feat. Amelie Lens, a bold entry point into the labyrinthian debut album.
‘Ducky Tribal Mission’ swiftly picked up the pace, with a lethal injection of euphoric melody and golden-era techno spirit. The final single to be shared before this album’s inception was the hair-raising, psy-trance big hitter ‘Naked Light’. The puzzle pieces have finally aligned, the portal to ‘Blesssed’ is now officially open.
Farrago – Blessed
Here’s what Farrago had to say about his debut album:
“I’ve been producing music for almost 20 years but the dream to one day release an album started a long time before that. I was the kid who would sit in the back of the bus listening to music on his discman and not talking too much unless spoken to. I was a big fan of bands like Daft Punk, The Prodigy… I really looked up to them and knew I too, wanted to release an album one day. To leave a mark and become part of music history, hopefully?
If it was good enough, I mean, ha ha The first track I made for ‘Blesssed’ was the first track I worked on after having a stroke 3 years ago. Life can be short so after my accident I decided I shouldn’t postpone any big dreams I had anymore. The truth is ‘Ducky Tribal Mission’ isn’t even that old. I didn’t make music during covid because my brain was still in recovery, and I was terrified of going into the studio.
Doctors told me I’d suffered a serious amount of brain damage and they weren’t sure how this would affect my day-to-day life. I had severe anxiety that I would have lost my touch and maybe not be able to make music anymore at all. It was nearly 20 months later where I first found the courage to open Ableton again.
I made the first track for the album in 2 days while lying down on the sofa on my laptop speakers. Very unusual way of working to be fair but I was happy. Because the remaining 10tracks were all made in a timespan of 4 months, it was the first time in my life I felt like I had enough tracks that fit together sound-wise to consider releasing them as an album. ‘Blesssed’ became a possibility.”
One of the main protagonists of the techno 2.0 generation, the leading man of the Lenske family and Exhale community, Farrago is a name that sparks joy. His name is synonymous to fast and trippy sounds from the broader spectrum of electronic music. A mix of trancey melodies and psy infused techno are to be expected when you are surrounded by other ravers on Sam’s dancefloor.
After 3 releases on the Berlin based A R T S label, the Exhale resident co-founded Lenske with Amelie Lens in 2018 and has been a mainstay there for the past few years. A few years later, a new chapter unfolds with the announcement of his debut album that will be released on a new label run by the man himself.
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