EXIT DRAWS OVER 50,000 TO MONTENEGRO'S ADRIATIC COAST AS FIRST CHAPTER CLOSES IN ULCINJ

The first chapter of EXIT to Montenegro was completed on Long Beach in Ulcinj, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors over three festival nights and officially opening Montenegro's summer season.

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Featuring performances by Monolink, Jamie Jones, Argy, Maceo Plex, Stephan Bodzin, Awen, Fiona Kraft, Konstantin Sibold, Space Motion, Deer Jade, Lanna and numerous regional artists, alongside a spectacular 12-metre monumental installation that became the visual centrepiece of the event, the festival transformed Ulcinj into one of Europe's most exciting electronic music destinations. The journey now continues from 28th to 31st August in Budva (Bečići), where the second and final chapter of EXIT to Montenegro will take place. 

Across three days and nights, Long Beach became a unique meeting point of music, nature and contemporary production. The daytime programme unfolded across the coastline with music, beach activities and a spectacular kitesurfing display above the Adriatic, while after sunset audiences experienced world-class electronic music in one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular natural settings.

At the heart of the stage design stood a 12-metre monumental installation, created through a collaboration between Montenegrin and Serbian artists. Brought to life through immersive 3D projections, it became one of the defining visual symbols of the festival. The artwork was conceived as a homage to Ivana Kovačević, wife of EXIT founder Dušan Kovačević and an important member of the EXIT family, celebrating the feminine principle of compassion, hope and the protection of life.

The festival also demonstrated the growing role of major cultural events in extending Montenegro's tourism season, attracting visitors at the very beginning of July and helping fill an early-July lull that has long challenged Montenegro's tourism calendar. At the same time, it confirmed the enormous potential of Long Beach as one of Europe's emerging festival destinations.

Following the Ulcinj chapter, EXIT to Montenegro continues its coastal journey at the end of August in Bečići, where audiences can look forward to another spectacular festival edition featuring Peggy Gou, Charlotte de Witte, HUGEL, John Newman, Enrico Sangiuliano, RPR Soundsystem, and many more.

DISCLOSURE, RAMPA & ADAM PORT TO HEADLINE TWO YARD EVENTS AT WHITE SAND MOUNTAINS PORTUGAL THIS JULY

The British duo will debut at the stunning location, supported by Sofi Tukker and Two Another on July 25th while Rampa & Adam Port headline on July 18th

Fresh from the first sold-out edition of Yard Festival, Yard returns to Portugal's White Sand Mountains this July with a two-event series headlined by Disclosure, Rampa & Adam Port.

Set to make their debut at the striking Setúbal location, Disclosure will take over the dramatic desert-esque landscape Saturday, July 25th. The British duo will be joined by Grammy-nominated American artists, Sofi Tukker, who will bring their live fusion house tracks to the stage alongside Two Another with their kaleidoscopic blend of Electronic, RnB, Indie pop and soul in what is shaping up to be a standout event in Portugal’s dance music calendar.

The first event of the series, kicking off July 18th, will feature Keinemusik duo Rampa & Adam Port, who make their return to Yard after their highlight performances at the open-air venue first took place in 2024. Their signature, deep blend of emotional house promises a defining moment in the season so far.

A hallmark feature of the events taking place next month is the White Sand Mountains, a natural landscape of bright dunes and surrounding cliffs in Quinta do Anjo, Setúbal, which serves as the home of Yard Festival. The site is transformed for each event through large-scale projections, immersive art installations and production designed to integrate music and landscape into a single experience.

The July series continues the momentum of a landmark year for Yard. Following the first sold-out edition of Yard Festival, the brand has cemented its position as one of Portugal's most distinctive music and cultural experiences. Over the years iy has welcomed internationally acclaimed artists including RY X, Bonobo, PAWSA, Ahmed Spins & more within its unique White Sand Mountains setting, all over portugal and as far a Rio De Janeiro. Guided by a vision to create gatherings that celebrate the senses, the 2026 season will conclude with a special two-day festival in collaboration with WhoMadeWho, marking another milestone in Yard's continued evolution.

Tickets for both shows are available now via www.yard-events.com

White Sand Mountains
Azeitão, Portugal

16:00 - 02:00

Saturday 18th July

Rampa & Adam Port

Saturday 25th July

Disclosure

Sofi Tukker 

Two Another(Hybrid) 

MXGPU

Klin Klop (live)

Anthony

UNLOCKED CONTINUES ITS RISE WITH DEBORAH DE LUCA, JOSEPH CAPRIATI AND PATRICK TOPPING IN SOME OF SICILY'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SETTINGS

Following sold-out successes at Segesta and Palermo, the promoter expands its UNLOCKED and AURA programme with the Unlocked Music Festival also returning in July as part of Castellammare del Golfo Art Music Week

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UNLOCKED, the Sicilian collective redefining the relationship between world-class electronic music and the island's cultural heritage, today announced the next chapter in its growing series of events. Across its UNLOCKED and AURA brands, the group will bring three of the most respected names in international electronic music - Deborah De Luca, Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping - to settings that few promoters in the world could ever access.

The announcement follows an extraordinary run of success. The inaugural AURA Festival at the Parco Archeologico di Segesta and a landmark event with techno pioneer Richie Hawtin in Palermo both sold out, and UNLOCKED was named Best Festival at the 2025 Dance Music Awards - confirming its reputation for pairing globally renowned artists with locations of rare historical and cultural significance. These two milestones have set the stage for an ambitious continuation of the series.

UNLOCKED MUSIC FESTIVAL with Marco Carola, Ilario Alicante and Frank Storm

The series also includes the return of the Unlocked Music Festival on 25th July, featuring Marco Carola , Ilario Alicante and Frank Storm - three of the defining voices of the international house and techno scene. The festival forms part of Castellammare - Art Music Week, further cementing UNLOCKED's role at the heart of Sicily's cultural and musical calendar.

AURA Presents Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping at Sistema delle Piazze, Gibellina

Under the AURA brand - the concept born at Segesta and dedicated to staging premium electronic music within Sicily's most evocative heritage venues - UNLOCKED will present Joseph Capriati and Patrick Topping at the Sistema delle Piazze in Gibellina on 14th August. A globally celebrated artist known for his command of the world's most important stages, Capriati performs in the town named Italian Capital of Contemporary Art for 2026, extending AURA's mission of opening extraordinary locations to new audiences.

UNLOCKED Party Presents Deborah De Luca at the Castello dei Conti di Modica, Alcamo

Under the UNLOCKED PARTY brand, the group will present Deborah De Luca at the Castello dei Conti di Modica in Alcamo on 22nd August. One of the most recognisable figures in global techno, De Luca brings her unmistakable energy to the 14th-century Chiaramonte fortress at the heart of the western-Sicilian town - a medieval stronghold named for the Counts of Modica who held it for four centuries.

Together, these events represent a continuation of a clear and ambitious vision: to stage the finest artists in electronic music within locations of genuine cultural weight, and to position Sicily as an international destination for unforgettable live experiences. With each edition selling out and each venue more remarkable than the last, UNLOCKED and AURA are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most distinctive forces in European electronic music.