SOUND LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES THREE NIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE RUN

Kyle Watson, Miss Monique, Chris Lorenzo to play

Los Angeles leading nightclub, Sound, rounds out another unprecedented year with its always much anticipated run of events at Sound in Los Angeles. The three night series starts on December 29 with Kyle Watson then features Miss Monique and finally Chris Lorenzo on New Year's Eve with tickets available for each individual event from $40 or a three show bundle for $125 from LINK. 

 Sound is right in the heart of Hollywood and is celebrated for its custom-made sound system, part of a new product line from Funktion One. It is armed with a 3D mapping system which controls both the mood and atmosphere of the venue to provide a unique audio visual experience each and every night. The venue turns 11 in 2024 and this series kick starts its sure to be special celebration. 

First up on December 29 is South African pioneer and Dirtybird, Atlantic and Ultra associate Kyle Watson making a welcome return to Sound. He blends his own distinctive take on Afro house with tech, deep and techno influxes to make for a scintillating underground soundtrack. He stated "There's always such great energy in the room and I can't wait to come back for my last club play of the year!" 

The night after, in partnership with leading US promotional group Framework, is Ukrainian prog house innovator Miss Monique, who is also a proven market favourite. Her Siona Records label is one of the top selling on Beatport and right at the forefront of the melodic house and techno scene while she has headlines every major club and festival on the planet. 

Last but not least is Chris Lorenzo, the UK trailblazer with an edgy house and tech sound. He has played on the main stages of the world’s finest festivals, released several Beatport No.1s and is a true tech-house tastemaker. 

Previous NYE parties with the likes of Peggy Gou are still talked about to this day so be sure to ring in the New Year with Framework on an immersive dance floor with great vibes and even better music.

CROSS THE TRACKS REVEALS FIRST NAMES FOR 5TH EDITION

FEAT. BADBADNOTGOOD, EN VOGUE, EVE, THEE SACRED SOULS, AMA LOU, JALEN NGONDA, THE CAVEMEN., MANSUR BROWN, GILLES PETERSON, ROMARE (LIVE), DENNIS BOVELL, CHANNEL ONE, JITWAM AND MORE

An unmissable celebration of music, culture and community, Cross The Tracks will return to Brockwell Park, London on Sunday 26th May, 2024. The first names announced for the 5th edition programme include BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, Eve, Thee Sacred Souls, The Cavemen., Romare, Gilles Peterson, Ella Knight, Ama Lou, Jalen Ngonda, Channel One, Dennis Bovell, Mansur Brown, Jitwam, corto.alto, Cruza, B-ahwe, Jamilah Barry, Sofia Grant, Mr Thing, The Shejay, DJ Flight and many more. As always, the music is set to be complemented by an enriching mix of talks, panels and workshops by charity partners, a creatives market, site art, and more.

This Cross The Tracks line-up once more spotlights the very best artists from the worlds of soul, jazz, hip-hop, R&B and more. Acclaimed Canadian outfit BADBADNOTGOOD fuse jazz, psychedelic, and soul, while 90s R&B favourites En Vogue need no introduction given their longtime chart and Grammy success. Billboard chart-topping American rapper Eve adds some nostalgic sparkle to the tastemakers and is just as universally acclaimed for tracks like 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind' and ‘Who’s That Girl’. The silky vocals of Jalen Ngonda brings the spirit of Marvin Gaye and Thee Sacred Souls are also set to perform, an authentic soul collective with harmonies to melt your heart, plus Nigerian highlife band The Cavemen., Ninja Tune’s Romare live, classically trained musician and composer Mansur Brown, Indian-born multi-instrumentalist Jitwam, dub and reggae sound system favourites Dennis Bovell and Channel One, new school jazz stars corto.alto, and Sofia Grant.

There will also be DJ sets from house and garage singer-songwriter and producer Ella Knight, revered digger and Worldwide FM founder Gilles Peterson, and a 15 years of Eglo Records showcase, plus a Handson Family Heritage Stage takeover feat. Mr Thing, The Shejay, Vanessa Freeman, LyricL and Exhibit69, also featuring special guests DJ Flight, Charlie Dark, Terri Walker and Abi Clarke.

Each year Cross The Tracks welcomes genuine music lovers who make for a friendly and free-spirited atmosphere. Everyone is welcome from the learned older muses to the eager newcomers, with 50+ food and drink traders all carefully curated to keep you well fuelled as you cut loose at the bespoke musical stages amongst next level decor and high class production, against the expansive greenery of Brockwell Park.

Since its inception, Cross The Tracks has ensured a 50/50 mix of genders on its line-ups, helping cement the festival as a diverse platform for emerging and homegrown artists alongside international talent, with previous guests including the likes of Ezra Collective, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Jordan Rakei, Greentea Peng, Seun Kuti, Nubya Garcia, The Cinematic Orchestra, Roy Ayres, Sampa the Great, Oscar Jerome, Khruangbin, Kelis, Patrice Rushen, Yazmin Lacey, Alfa Mist, Masego, Chaka Khan, Children of Zeus, Charlotte Dos Santos, Yussef Dayes, Annahstasia, BINA, Akemi Fox, Tara Lily and more. This always sold out event offers a festival experience with a line-up unmatched anywhere in the UK. Get your tickets for the 5th anniversary now, for what promises to be the best edition yet.

SUN-KISSED BEACH FESTIVAL HIDEOUT RETURNS TO CROATIA IN 2024 WITH FIRST HEADLINERS

Bicep, Ben Hemsley, Gorgon City, Girls Don’t Sync and more confirmed

Hideout Festival will return next year to the iconic Zrce Beach in Croatia from 23rd-27th June with four stages of world class electronic music. This renowned festival and essential summer experience has long been a Croatian mainstay with tickets selling out year on year.

The line-up promises to be another unmatched selection of names from across the dance music spectrum that takes in both legendary names, much loved favourites, but also a carefully curated mix of new talents, as has always been the way at Hideout. Debuts include Bicep performance of their Chroma AV DJ show, Nia Archives, blk., Hannah Laing, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Sammy Virji, VTSS, Fleur Shore, Love Remain and Y U QT, while returning favorites and big hitters include 4am Kru (Live), Alan Fitzpatrick, Ben Hemsley, Eats Everything, Ewan McVicar, Flava D, Girls Don't Sync, Gorgon City, Interplanetary Criminal, Joy Orbison, LF System, Mall Grab, Prospa, Sarah Story, Skream, Solardo, Sonny Fodera, Special Request amongst many more. 

The best way to secure your place at Hideout is to book accommodation and flight packages directly through the festival for a deposit of £149. These packages offer huge discounts, monthly payment plans and other benefits like early access to boat party tickets - take the hassle out of booking a group holiday and plan this most essential summer experience now.

Hideout Festival has been at the forefront of the scene now for 14 years. As one of the first events to start the Croatian clubbing revolution, it has grown from small beginnings to become an all-action and world-class affair across the whole of Zrce Beach on the Adriatic coast. It has built up a dedicated and youthful crowd that is vibrant and high energy, deeply into their music and not afraid to throw it down. 

Hideout is synonymous with next level production and attention to detail so that every experience is sensory stimulating with mesmeric lights and world class sound systems that deliver every beat with clarity and punch. That is because it plays out at some of the world’s best open air venues - Papaya, Aquarius, Noa, and Kalypso, all of which are right on the beach and offer endless chances to dance under the sun or stars. 

The whole festival can be curated to each dancer’s tastes with an array of boat parties, pool parties, the infamous opening beach party, and plenty more exclusive headline evening performances across the four stunning venues.

As well as the music, there is endless opportunity to plot your own adventure with everything from high octane fun such as water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos and the famous bungee jump, to more chilled out offerings like massages on the beach and plenty of rental options including quads, boats and pedalos in Novalja. All this in a beautiful location that is rich in local culture to explore and soak up. 

Make sure you're at one of Europe's most sought-after festivals in 2024 by signing up now at https://hideoutfestival.com