Music: Win Tickets to Stop Making Sense festival – Coatia

Stop Making Sense festival
Petrcane, Croatia
sms-2010.com
3-5 September
£80 general admission
The brain child of former Big Chill head honcho Chris Greenwood and Alex Ruello from Need 2 Soul, SMS provides 3 days and nights of musical anarchy by the sea and is all set to be the ultimate festival getaway of the year. In the stunning site of The Garden in Petrcane, Croatia, attendees will be treated to an array of chilled out, funky beats and musical mayhem to keep them dancing the night away or supping cocktails on a boat party! Line up includes The Very Best, Django Django, Nathan Fake, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Theo Parrish and Friendly Fires (DJ set).

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The brain child of former Big Chill head honcho Chris Greenwood and Alex Ruello from Need 2 Soul, SMS provides 3 days and nights of musical anarchy by the sea and is all set to be the ultimate festival getaway of the year. In the stunning site of The Garden in Petrcane, Croatia, attendees will be treated to an array of chilled out, funky beats and musical mayhem to keep them dancing the night away or supping cocktails on a boat party! Line up includes The Very Best, Django Django, Nathan Fake, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Theo Parrish and Friendly Fires (DJ set). CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Music: Win Tickets to KENDAL CALLING

Kendal Calling
30th July – 1st August
Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
kendalcalling.co.uk
£85 weekend camping
Celebrating its 5th year Kendal Calling is set in a field with 2,000 year old trees set in stunning scenery that plays host to the most diverse array of live music, world cuisine, games, frolics that the Lake District has ever seen. This years line up includes Doves, The Coral, Calvin Harris, British Sea Power, Stereo MCs, Badly Drawn Boy, Wild Beasts, The Futureheads, OK Go, Dub Pistols, Erol Alkan, DJ Yoda & Plump DJs.Celebrating its 5th year Kendal Calling is set in a field with 2,000 year old trees set in stunning scenery that plays host to the most diverse array of live music, world cuisine, games, frolics that the Lake District has ever seen. This years line up includes Doves, The Coral, Calvin Harris, British Sea Power, Stereo MCs, Badly Drawn Boy, Wild Beasts, The Futureheads, OK Go, Dub Pistols, Erol Alkan, DJ Yoda & Plump DJs.

Kendal Calling

Celebrating its 5th year Kendal Calling is set in a field with 2,000 year old trees. The stunning scenery that plays host to the most diverse array of live music, world cuisine, games, frolics that the Lake District has ever seen. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Music: Win Tickets to L.E.D. Festival

L.E.D. – 27-28 August
Victoria Park, London
Ledfestival.net
Weekend £70 / Day £40 (VIP tickets are available)
A new festival is born and this one is starting with a bang.  Not only has this festival gathered together the dance scene’s greatest talent in David Guetta, Soulwax, Calvin Harris, Goldfrapp, Friendly Fires and Aphex Twin; but Leftfield will be returning after almost ten years away to headline the whole show.
Three giants of live music, Cream, Goldenvoice and Loudsound, have joined forces to create this exciting outdoor electronic dance festival set in the stunning surroundings of Victoria Park. They’ve let both Canadian electro super producer Tiga and Radio One DJ Annie Mac join the bill to host their own Arenas.

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A new festival is born and this one is starting with a bang.  Not only has this festival gathered together the dance scene’s greatest talent in David Guetta, Soulwax, Calvin Harris, Goldfrapp, Friendly Fires and Aphex Twin; but Leftfield will be returning after almost ten years away to headline the whole show. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

News: STANDON CALLING – WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS

Standon Calling
6-8 August
Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire
standon-calling.com
£95 weekend camping
Set in the stunning ground of a 16th century manor house in Hertfordshire this unique small festival is well renowned for punching way above its weight when it comes to headliners. The three-day party includes secret areas that open up at midnight and an on-site nightclub that never seems to close. Headliners include Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Liars, Etienne de Crecy, Efterklang, These New Puritans, The Magic Numbers, Efterklang, A Hawk & a Hacksaw and Giles Peterson.Standon Calling
6-8 August
Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire
standon-calling.com
£95 weekend camping
Set in the stunning ground of a 16th century manor house in Hertfordshire this unique small festival is well renowned for punching way above its weight when it comes to headliners. The three-day party includes secret areas that open up at midnight and an on-site nightclub that never seems to close. Headliners include Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Liars, Etienne de Crecy, Efterklang, These New Puritans, The Magic Numbers, Efterklang, A Hawk & a Hacksaw and Giles Peterson.

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Set in the stunning ground of a 16th century manor house in Hertfordshire this unique small festival is well renowned for punching way above its weight when it comes to headliners. The three-day party includes secret areas that open up at midnight and an on-site nightclub that never seems to close. Headliners include Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Liars, Etienne de Crecy, Efterklang, These New Puritans, The Magic Numbers, Efterklang, A Hawk & a Hacksaw and Giles Peterson. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Music: Win Tickets to Boomtown Fair Festival

Boomtown Fair
Buckinghamshire (site tbc)
13th – 15th August
boomtownfair.co.uk
£68 weekend camping
A feast for the senses this event hosts an expansive collaboration of music, entertainment, activities and art. The carnival-esque off-the-wall atmosphere is family friendly and headliners this year include Bad Manners, DJ Derek, Dub Pistols, General Levy, Rodigan, Trojan Soundsystem.

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A feast for the senses this event hosts an expansive collaboration of music, entertainment, activities and art. The carnival-esque off-the-wall atmosphere is family friendly and headliners this year include Bad Manners, DJ Derek, Dub Pistols, General Levy, Rodigan and the Trojan Soundsystem. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >