A SLEEPING GIANT AWAKES… CRANE BIRMINGHAM TO RE OPEN THIS OCTOBER

CRANE Birmingham is coming. This magnificent and newly renovated Victorian warehouse is a multi-purpose cultural space with next level lights, lasers, explosive production, an epic main stage and mesmerising LED wall next to a world class soundsystem. The early event programme features acclaimed international artists such as Marco Carola, Chase & Status, Big Narstie, Patrick Topping, Bru C, Jeff Mills, Solardo and more who are all set to make CRANE Birmingham the standout story of 2022.

This unreal new events site is set to deliver an unrivalled experience with outstanding production and a unique industrial aesthetic paired with slick facilities. The technologically advanced venue boasts a futuristic LED wall and vast stage that rivals any UK festival plus creative lighting, CO2 cannons, an array of high-tech extras including 3D LED effects, and lasers whilst a host of state of the art lighting pulsates around a space that comes alive with pyrotechnics and extraordinary special effects.

The newly revamped site incorporates several new spaces across the site such as the Atrium, Workshop and Basement. There are five in all with various seated areas, seven bars, an outdoor terrace and mezzanine overlooking the main room that will deliver world class events in a truly a distinct location with oodles of character.

CRANE Birmingham is here to make its mark and become an essential venue for a wide range of high-profile event experiences in the Midlands... are you ready?

15TH OCTOBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 - 00:00)

OPENING PARTY

_RETORT HOUSE

SOLARDO

HANNAH WANTS

DANNY HOWARD

SOSA

_BASEMENT

ELI BROWN

DISFREQ

MIANE

MEGADON

28TH OCTOBER (LATE SHOW 19:00 - 04:00)

THIRD EYE HALLOWEEN BASEMENT SESSIONS

LF SYSTEM

29TH OCTOBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 - 00:00)

THE HAUNTING HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

_RETORT HOUSE

BRU C

BIG NARSTIE

HOLY GOOF

MACKY GEE

TS7

_BASEMENT

NOTION

INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL

30TH OCTOBER

SINDAY SUNDAY HALLOWEEN

PATRICK TOPPING

+ TBA

5TH NOVEMBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 - 02:00)

BLACK DOT

_RETORT HOUSE

JEFF MILLS

MARCEL DETTMANN

BLAWAN

RODHAD

_BASEMENT

HAAi

DJ STINGRAY 313

11TH NOVEMBER

(LATE SHOW 19:00 - 04:00)

THIRD EYE MEETS RAW

WHEATS

19TH NOVEMBER

_BASEMENT

HOUSE OF LOVE

FOLAMOUR

PARVIZ

+ SPECIAL GUESTS

25TH NOVEMBER (LATE SHOW 19:00 - 04:00)

THIRD EYE BASEMENT SESSIONS

BEN HEMSLEY

3RD DECEMBER

WORRIED ABOUT HENRY

_RETORT HOUSE

CHASE & STATUS (DJ SET)

KINGS OF THE ROLLERS & INJA

FRICTION

TURNO

POLA & BRYSON

CHARLIE TEE

_SPECIAL GUEST

DOM WHITTING

_BASEMENT

CARDINAL SOUND

NATTY LOU

KAZ

KATALYST

KLEU

10TH DECEMBER

FOREVERLAND - DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

LINE UP TBA

17TH DECEMBER

GODSKITCHEN 25TH BIRTHDAY

_RETORT HOUSE

PAUL VAN DYK

FERRY CORSTEN

JUDGE JULES

MAURO PICOTTO

TALL PAUL

AJ GIBSON

DANIEL SOTO

_BASEMENT

STEVE LAWLER

DANNY HOWELLS

MISTRESS BARBARA

PAUL THOMAS

+ MORE

26TH DECEMBER

BOXING DAY SPECIAL

MARCO CAROLA

NEW YEARS EVE

TO BE ANNOUNCED

NEW YEARS DAY

TO BE ANNOUNCED

RAKASTELLA ANNOUNCES 2022 RETURN TO ART BASEL W/ DIXON, TSHA, MOODYMANN, SETH TROXLER, DJ TENNIS, POWDER, OR:LA, YU SU, QUEST AND MORE

Life and Death and Innervisions's collaborative party Rakastella is back with another diverse and eclectic musical offering in the historic and picturesque Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami on Saturday December 3rd, 2022. This passion-filled gathering features three tastefully eclectic stages covering a wide spectrum of international electronic sound headlined by AceMoMA, Dixon, TSHA, DJ Boring, DJ Tennis b2b Seth Troxler, Sofia Kourtesis, Moodymann, Jennifer Cardini, Or:la, Trikk, Ashley Venom, Will Renuart, Coffintexts, Powder, Quest, Yu Su and a very special guest. Get your tickets now at https://rakastella.com/.

Four previous editions of Rakastella have established it on the world stage as a leader in eco-friendly musical experiences. It is a mindfully curated, 15+ hour party that unites a thoughtful lineup of artists with diverse backgrounds. This year, once again, that diversity as well as the need to make the whole festival a safe space that is welcoming to one and all is in sharp focus. This year, Rakastella will abandon VIP tickets so that all dancers are equal as one on the dance floor thus bringing back the original community-minded spirit of early dance music culture.

Stage hosts this year include the free-thinking and inclusive clubbing collective HE.SHE.THEY. It is a record label, fashion brand and event series for people of all races, genders and sexualities with a cutting-edge house and techno soundtrack. Also hosting will be Where Are My Keys?, a Miami born, boutique underground brand that hosts unique international events with world class sounds.

Have you ever experienced a Rakastella sunrise soundtracked by Dixon b2b Âme? You won’t want to miss this unforgettable moment this year. The whole party often feels like it is building towards this magical moment- as the grooves build and atmospheres evolve, the sun appears and a big wave of energy washes over the crowd to uniting them together.

One of the reasons Rakastella is so special is the location itself - Virginia Key Beach boasts scenic beaches and sweeping views of the bay which make for a unique backdrop. Next to the area's raw natural beauty, environmental art will also be nestled amongst the tropical shaded groves that border the sea.

You can look forward to extended set times this year so that artists have the chance to really settle in and go deep into their sound. Headliners include AceMo and MoMA aka AceMoMA, whose futuristic blend of techno, footwork, and jungle has made them modern day heroes. There will also be deeply emotive house from Dixon, visceral techno from TSHA, a mix of everything from Chicago house to Detroit techno through to trance and funk from DJ Boring, a special coming together of two greats with DJ Tennis b2b Seth Troxler, leftfield house from Peruvian producer, vocalist and DJ Sofia Kourtesis, a masterclass from unique Detroit legend Moodymann, electro from Jennifer Cardini, high energy selections from Or:la, Innervisions artist and incubator of underground movements Trikk, Haitian American DJ and activist Ashley Venom, Electric Pickle's Will Renuart, 140 bpm expert Coffintexts and Japan's deep house innovator Powder, plus revered selector Quest and Technicolour’s adventurous sound artist Yu Su.

Rakastella has worked hard this year to bring you an improved experience. Just a few of the ways they have done this include an increased number of washrooms which will be continuously staffed for cleanliness, water refill stations to keep you hydrated as well as bars that, after 3 am by law, will have a curated virgin cocktail list, pressed juices, and fresh options that will allow you to go late but feel good. Add in an ever-richer array of local food and you have all the fuel you need to last until that transcending sunrise moment.

Rakastella is an all-new kind of musical experience that nourishes the mind, body and soul. Make sure you are a part of the community by getting your ticket now at https://rakastella.com/.

GEM & JAM ANNOUNCES 2023 FESTIVAL LINEUP FEATURING HEADLINERS THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, LSDREAM, THE FLOOZIES, AND EMANCIPATOR

THE GENRE-BLENDING MUSIC AND GEM & MINERAL FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PIMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FEBRUARY 3 - 5, 2023

Gem & Jam Festival has announced the full lineup for its 15th annual edition set to take place February 3 - 5, 2023. The three-day music, art, performance, and gem & mineral festival will return to the scenic desert landscapes of Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona.

Headliners include legendary jam band The String Cheese Incident and psychedelic bass purveyor LSDream, both of whom will be making their Gem & Jam Festival debuts. Gem & Jam veteran headliners include electro-funk duo The Floozies and genre-melding producer Emancipator.

Gem & Jam Festival will also welcome back acts like the genre-blending funk band The Motet, electro-twang outfit Dirtwire, psychedelic dub producer Ott, saxophone-wielding bass producer SoDown, Canadian glitch-hop duo The Funk Hunters, Chicago-house music pioneer Mark Farina, and blues-inflected multi-instrumentalist/producer Marvel Years.

First-time Gem & Jam Festival performers include house purveyor Justin Martin, spiritual vocalist Ayla Nereo, Grammy-nominated producer Haywyre, indie-jam rock group Aqueous, experimental bass-music duo EAZYBAKED, Pete Tong-heralded soulful house producer Justin Jay, soul trio The Nth Power, world music multi-instrumentalist Poranguí, and the metal/bass-music melder Ravenscoon.

Speaking on last year’s Gem & Jam, Billboard stated, “Gem & Jam’s intimate footprint (three outdoor stages, an indoor space, a row of food and craft vendors and areas for live artists and workshops) made it possible to explore every nook and corner of the site, much of which was decorated with a gem theme… With 6,000 attendees ... this was the biggest iteration of the festival to date. Still, the vibe was homey and homespun."

Located on 640 acres and just 20 miles south of downtown Tucson, the Pima County Fairgrounds is surrounded by nature and resides in a stunning desert environment, creating an expansive and magical setting perfect for Gem & Jam Festival. Similar to years past, Gem & Jam will offer on-site camping, RV passes, glamping options, late-night music, daytime workshops, delicious food & drink, a world-renowned vendor bazaar, and of course, around-the-clock music and art.

Glamping options are not included with ticket admission and are available for purchase separately via the Gem & Jam website. Reserved in a shaded campsite on grass, each luxury tent sleeps two comfortably and comes inclusive with an inflatable mattress, bedding, furniture, space heater, and electricity.

Payment Plans are available for 3-day weekend festival passes. Attendees can split up the cost of their ticket over a few easy payments. All ticketing options can be found here.

Following their successful 2022 partnership, Gem & Jam is once again teaming up with environmental festival organization Green Disco to improve the festival’s environmental footprint and give its audience the opportunity to have an eco-friendly experience. Gem & Jam attendees can buy a Green Disco Eco-Band - an optional ticket add-on that supports nonprofits in Tucson, offsets measurable amounts of carbon, and supports data collection efforts. Made from 100% hemp, this optional $20 wristband allows you to wear what you value and provides access to exclusive perks on-site!