THE BPM FESTIVAL REVEALS COLOSSAL PHASE ONE LINEUP FOR DEBUT BRAZIL EVENT

FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM CARL CRAIG, DUBFIRE,
HENRIK SCHWARZ (LIVE), JORIS VOORN, MICHAEL MAYER,
NICOLE MOUDABER, PACO OSUNA, wAFF, AND MORE

 

SLATED FOR FEBRUARY 25-27TH IN CAMBORIÚ, SANTA CATARINA AT IMMERSIVE NEW VENUE, SURREAL

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW

Commemorating its fifteenth anniversary, The BPM Festival prepares for its biggest year yet in 2022. Following the highly-anticipated sophomore Costa Rican event in January, the mammoth global event brand will host its debut Brazil edition in Camboriú, Santa Catarina. Bringing the magic of The BPM Festival to a new home, the brand unveils a star-studded phase one lineup with some of the world’s most beloved house and techno acts including Carl Craig, Dubfire, Henrik Schwarz (live), Joris Voorn, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna, and wAFF. The event is slated to take place from February 25-27th, 2022 at the new state-of-the-art venue, Surreal, which was created under the direction of iconic D-Edge owner, Renato Ratier.

As The BPM Festival embarks on a new path with the addition of the Brazil event, it’s only fitting that some of the most coveted names kick off the debut edition. In what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year, The BPM Festival welcomes over 50+ household names from the global dance music sphere for its phase one lineup. Fan-favorite returning artists include Detroit techno royalty, Carl Craig, Cologne producer, and Kompakt signee, Michael Mayer, British-Lebanese mainstay Nicole Moudaber, and Spanish talent Paco Osuna, along with many more. The BPM Festival: Brazil will also feature alluring performances from leader of the underground Dennis Cruz, Dutch house legend Joris Voorn, and Swiss minimal star Sonja Moonear, and a live performance from genre-bending German producer Henrik Schwarz. Brazil’s burgeoning underground scene will be represented by BLANCAh, DJ Murphy, Duc In Altum, Renato Ratier, Spuri, and many more. Staying true to the legacy of the brand, The BPM Festival: Brazil will feature unique showcases from Italian DJ duo Neverdogs’ Bamboleo imprint, The Martinez Brothers’ sub-label, Boogeyman, English event series, and label Kaluki Musik, Moudaber and Osuna’s MOOD vs. MINDSHAKE, and Sounds of Rituals own Rituals. 

With more names and showcases to be announced, the phase one lineup for The BPM Festival: Brazil boasts a strong foundation for the inaugural event. Dedicated fans and music lovers can prepare for a one-of-a-kind celebration, as the festival coincides with Brazil’s annual Carnival festivities. Not only will the festival be the first of its kind, but it also continues the official opening of the new immersive venue, Surreal. Under the leadership of South American dance music innovator Renato Ratier, owner of the legendary D-Edge in São Paulo, Surreal will offer 92,000 square meters of immersive event space that can be completely redesigned to accommodate any number of events. The massive artistic complex will serve as the perfect venue for the elevated experience that The BPM Festival has become known for over its fifteen years.

For those looking to attend the inaugural edition of The BPM Festival: Brazil, 3-day general admission tickets are available for purchase now at TheBPMFestival.com. International festival-goers will be able to fly into either Navegantes Airport (NVG), which is a short 45 minutes away from the venue, or Florianopolis (FLN), 90 minutes from the venue. Descending on the lush location of Camboriú, the coastal city offers stunning views of Brazil’s beautiful beaches. The popular tourist destination proves to be the idyllic location for The BPM Festival with an unparalleled balance between intriguing nightlife and breathtaking scenic views. 

The BPM Festival, now going on its 15th year, has seen previous editions take place in Mexico, Portugal, Costa Rica, and now Brazil. Having just announced the final artists and showcases, The BPM Festival: Costa Rica, taking place January 12-18, 2022​, returns to the charming Tamarindo coast with its stellar production, eclectic crowd, and an inimitable musical lineup full of house music and techno’s greatest. Continuing the momentum of the anniversary, those looking to experience even more of the stellar BPM ambiance won’t have to wait much longer, as the inaugural Brazilian edition will kick off in Camboriú the following month. Boasting a state-of-the-art venue and astonishing views, The BPM Festival: Brazil will solidify another milestone for the world-renowned brand. 

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OCASO FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES EXTENDED SET FROM SOLOMUN FOR SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

January 6th to 11th 2022

Solomun, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Andreas Henneberg, Colyn, Doc Martin, Eelke Kleijn, Magdalena, Farrago, La Fleur, Lauren Lane, Magit Cocoon, Oostil, Space Motion and Worthy

Ocaso Festival completes its lineup with the news that Diynamic label head Solomun will play an exclusive extended set deep in the Costa Rican jungle on Saturday January 8th 2022. He is the last addition to a list of headliners that also includes Amelie Lens, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Samá Abdulhadi, Lauren Lane, Doc Martin, Magdalena, Eelke Klein, Colyn, Space Motion, La Fleur, Magit Cacoon, Andreas Henneberg, Farrago, Øostil, Qrion, Worthy, and many more. Tickets go on sale from December 1st and will sell out, so head to https://ocasofestival.com for more.

This will be an exclusive set from Solomun, one of the world's most in-demand and influential DJs. It replaces his usual annual set in Tulum and will be a chance to catch the incomparable DJ doing what he does best: serving up emotive and melodic house sounds from across the musical spectrum.

It all goes down in a steamy jungle amphitheatre surrounded by deep greens and hanging vines. The six-day event features afternoon dances around a glistening pool in the hot sun, special sunrise and sunset sessions, sets on the beach and plenty more.

The scene is set for the biggest and best Ocaso Festival yet. Make sure you are a part of this historic experience.

LINE UP

Solomun, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Andreas Henneberg, Colyn, Doc Martin, Eelke Kleijn, Magdalena, Farrago, Giorgia Anguili (live), La Fleur, Lauren Lane, Magit Cocoon, Oostil, Space Motion, Qrion, Worthy

TRANSAHARA RETURNS TO THE SAHARA DESERT IN 2022 (17TH - 21ST MARCH, 2022)

Transahara, the festival hosted at the location of Hollywood films The Mummy, Gladiator and Prince of Persia, will be soundtracked by Sebastian Mulleart, Bas Ibellini, D-Nox, John Acquaviva, MR ID and more

Transahara is the most authentic and original desert festival in the world. It is a magical musical oasis in a dried-up Moroccan lake in the shadow of a mysterious sand dune that you normally only find deep in the Sahara desert. It plays out near the city of Merzouga from the 17th to 21st March 2022 and coincides with the equinox, a very special and spiritual moment that marks the passage from winter to spring, darkness to light, meaning you will simultaneously see the moon setting and the sun rising on the same breathtaking horizon. It boasts three carefully curated stages, including The Einstein Rosen Bridge which will be headlined by Adama, Aija, Beardy Weardy, Brojanowski, Eat Static, Emok, Guiseppe, and The Stephen Hawking Gate, headlined by Sebastian Mulleart, AMVN, Bas Ibellini, D-Nox, Eitan Reiter, John Acquaviva, Nitin, Miyagi, Konstantin, MR ID and many more. 

This majestic desert landscape has a mystical atmosphere where the sands of time pass slowly, the seductive silence of the dunes soothe the soul, and the infinite horizons empty your mind. It is steeped in Arab-Berber culture and is famous for its vibrant colours and exotic foods. It is a true desert paradise where many iconic scenes in Hollywood films like The Mummy, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, James Bond and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time have been filmed, where Jean Michel Jarre performed one of his most legendary live shows and where, in time, Transahara will be Africa's very own Burning Man.

Transahara started way back in 2002. Initially, it was a low-key coming together of music lovers with a small budget and a big dream. Rather than chasing corporate sponsorship and racing to sell hundreds of thousands of tickets, it simply grew at a steady rate. Some years, there wasn't even a festival at all. The music and the experience were always most important, rather than doing an event for the sake of it. But now, Transahara is ready to return and make its mark again.

For five days and four nights only, this ancient location will become a mixing pot of cultural exchange, artistic expression, and world-class house, psytrance, chill out and techno. There will be three stages with their own cultured look and feel. They will act as inter-dimensional and inter-musical portals to different worlds and have music playing non-stop between them.

There will be a real interplay between sounds and scenes because the desert is where psytrance was born. It is also the beating heart of the so-called desert house sound that has become so popular around the world. At Transahara you will be able to get the most authentic mix of spiritual sounds, desert grooves and transcendental moods in the world. DJ sets will be carefully curated so that they all add up to storytelling musical journeys. Live music, traditional local bands and stunning acoustic sessions will also feature, as will a host of special after-parties.

The names bringing the world class sounds include deep techno don Sebastian Mulleart, cult tech house figure Bas Ibellini, enduring techno pioneer John Acquaviva plus a range of contemporary tastemakers including D-Nox, Eitan Reiter, Nitin, Miyagi, Konstantin, Adama, Aija, Beardy Weardy, Brojanowski, Eat Static and many more.

Transahara is for people from all over the world on all sorts of budgets. Accommodation is as close as 400m or only as far as 3.5km away in the rich array of local hotels, campsites and bell tents that will suit all tastes. This means travelers from all over the world will be able to plot their own journeys, share their stories and add to the unique atmosphere of this unique desert gathering.

In the coming months, there will be details of specially organised day trips to the local towns and historic sites which include the bustling markets of Marrakech, camel treks and UNESCO World Heritage villages. A whole wellness village with a wealth of local customs, cultures and healing treatments will also be unveiled, with an extensive range of art installations also set to pop up across the site to make it an even more sensory-stimulating experience.

Transahara will transport you into a desert world like no other. It will be a genuine escape from everyday life. An eye-opening, unforgettable mix of music, culture, and art with open-minded people from all over the world.

Phase 1 Lineup (More to be announced)

The Einstein Rosen Bridge (Stage)

Adama

Ajja

Beardy Weardy

Brojanowski

Giuseppe

Eat Static

Emok

ETN

HypoGeo

Jaakko

Miss Tick

Morten Granau

Out Of Orbit
Perfect Stranger
Treavor Moontribe

The Stephen Hawking Gate (Stage)

AMVN

Bas Ibellini

D-Nox

Eitan Reiter

John Acquaviva

Karmaa

Konstantin

Leafar Legov

Marah

Matt Caines

Miyagi

MR ID

Nitin

Rechulski

Sebastian Mullaert

Yuli Fershtat