WAY OUT ARRIVES AT E1 LONDON WITH PIRATE COPY, BRADII, SAVIO TESTA AND MORE

Innovative tech house brand Way Out is in the middle of a busy run of events all over Europe and next up it is set to make its mark at London's warehouse venue E1 on April 20 2024. Headlining this unmissable extravaganza is Kaluki's leader Pirate Copy alongside Way Out founders Bradii, Savio Testa, rising stars Shokë and newest Way Out residents Verso and Beckie Adams. 

After a superb 4th birthday at Fabric recently, Way Out continues to reach new heights. The brand is very much shaping their sound and having a huge impact on the current tech house world and that will continue with this next party at E1 London; with unreal dedication to cutting edge light, sound LEDs and all manner of audio-visual technology that will ensure this is a sensory stimulating experience like no other. 

The very Special Guest for this one is Kaluki's founder and well regarded music visionary Pirate Copy who makes his Way Out Debut and will bring with him the sort of deep rolling and groove driven tech house that has made him such a star. He has dropped plenty of killer tunes on plenty of influential labels and is no stranger to playing the world’s best clubs and festivals from Fabric to Parklife Festival to Warung in Brazil. He will be joined by Way Out founders Bradii and Savio Testa as well as Neapolitan duo Shokë, Way Out Records A&R who are making huge waves with compelling new tunes on the likes of the vital Solid Grooves. 

Also making a debut at this event are the newest recruits to the Way Out family, namely  Verso and Beckie Adams who are sure to dig deep and show you just what their signature sound is all about. 

This is another tastefully curated party that brings together the next generation with tried and tested stars of the scene so do not miss it. 

Early bird tickets now on sale

ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 2024 EDITION

Returning to Chicago’s Union Park This Labor Day Weekend
August 30 – September 1

Featuring Armand van Helden, Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, Charlotte de Witte, Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann), Disclosure, Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, Honey Dijon, Idris Elba, Jayda G, Kaskade Redux, LP Giobbi, Purple Disco Machine, Reinier Zonnneveld Live, Sara Landry, Skepta, Sven Väth + More

Spanish Party Outfit Elrow Returns as Stage Host

Passes On Sale Friday, 3/15 at 12PM CST

ARC Music Festival, Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, has revealed the lineup for its 2024 edition taking place from August 30th to September 1st. Returning to the heart of the city at Union Park this Labor Day Weekend, ARC’s fourth iteration will be soundtracked by the world’s leading house and techno selectors in the historic birthplace of house music.

Since its inception, ARC has bridged a diverse range of global and local musical influences and audiences, entrenching itself as a cornerstone in the global festival circuit while shining a spotlight on the rich cultural heritage of Chicago. ARC’s fusion of cutting edge production, progressive lineup curation, and emphasis on educating the next generation of electronic music listeners on its origins has elevated its impact and appeal to an international scale.

Led by Auris Presents, Chicago's premier producer of experiential festivals and events,  ARC fans will also be treated to an expansive slate of intimate ARC After Dark afterparties late into the morning hours. After Dark programming will run five days from Thursday to Monday, showcasing a variety of uniquely curated parties featuring artist aliases, special b2bs, label takeovers, plus select acts outside of the festival lineup. The after party series spans over 13 venues, 30 parties, and 80 artists, and is exclusively available only to ARC festival pass holders.

A host of headlining acts lead ARC’s festival lineup including GRAMMY-nominated brotherly production duo Disclosure, dance music stalwarts Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, a special house set from legendary grime pioneer Skepta, and Chicago-born globally renowned visionary Honey Dijon. Top tier acts continue to line the bill with Belgian techno powerhouse and KNTXT label head Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-nominee and in-demand hitmaker Dom Dolla, and German techno veteran Sven Väth.

In line with ARC’s forward-thinking approach to sonic curation, unique back to back sets and special collaborations elevate its lineup to new heights. This includes a back and forth of in-demand house acts Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy and Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything, the high BPM sonics of DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69, and the collaborative GOLFOS project of Pawsa and Dennis Cruz. Additional highlights include UK powerhouse duo Ben Sterling B2B ROSSI., clubland favorites DJ Boring B2B Young Marco, and a meeting of new and old school with Dennis Ferrer B2B HoneyLuv.

Other back to back spectacles on the ARC lineup feature Detroit meets Chicago sets from the pioneering Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann) plus seasoned selectors DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J Wright, along with dual Chicago back to backs from house architects Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, and Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris.

ARC will showcase modern house luminaries including disco funk master Purple Disco Machine, chart-topping production duo Gorgon City, the melodically-tinged Kaskade Redux set, Bronx-born duo The Martinez Brothers, inimitable disco queen Jayda G, and piano-house icon LP Giobbi. The lineup will also feature Dutch duo ANOTR, innovative GRAMMY-winning artist Cassian, breakout star Mau P, Dirty Disco party head AZZECCA, and fan-favorite actor and selector Idris Elba.

ARC will continue to lean into its heavier techno curation led by the early 2000s influenced productions of German DJ Klangkuenstler, Filth On Acid heavy hitter Reinier Zonneveld Live, the high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, German electronic duo FJAAK, French DJ and producer Nico Moreno, and versatile Ukrainian act Daria Kolosova. For more eclectic sonics, fans can look forward to Jazz-inspired Scottish musician Barry Can't Swim, lo-fi house selector DJ Seinfeld, cross-genre producer Logic1000, fast rising UK bass and garage phenom Sammy Virji, and the melodic high bpm stylings of KETTAMA, X CLUB., and salute.

Global house and techno fans will be treated to an immersive journey at ARC, with curated production elements and art to guide them between each of its four distinct stage environments. ARC will return all four of its stages from 2023 including the industrial Grid stage, the interactive and psychedelic production of Spain’s celebrated elrow alongside its renowned performers, the deeper sonics of the Expansions stage, and the newest fan-favorite, Area 909 – an homage to house and techno’s foundation in a raw and energetic setting.

Passes go on sale this Friday at 12pm CST at arcmusicfestival.com.

FAMILY PIKNIK ANNOUNCES STACKED LINEUP FOR 2024 EDITION

Featuring Reinier Zonneveld (Live), Sven Väth, Anfisa Letyago, Camelphat, Dubfire, Ilario Alicante, Eelke Kleijn, Fideles, Layton Giordani, Nicole Moudaber, LP Giobbi and many more

3 & 4 August 2024 in Frontignan, France

Since its inception in 2012, globally renowned annual music festival Family Piknik has flourished to claim its position as one of the world’s leading festivals, as voted for in the DJ Mag Top 100 Festival Awards in 2022 and 2023. Returning to its idyllic seaside location in Frontignan, South of France, the open-air festival presents a stellar lineup for its two-day event on August 3 & 4, 2024.

Welcoming some of the planet’s leading DJs and live acts from the house, techno and hardstyle circuits, Family Piknik attendees will be treated to mesmerising soundscapes from over sixty artists across the festival’s three stages – the Main Stage, Nomad Stage and the Hard Stage.
 
The Main Stage will feature mind-blowing sets all weekend long, from artists including Albanø B2B Mood Gorning, Amber Broos, Anfisa Letyago, Camelphat, Deer Jade, Dubfire B2B Ilario Alicante, Eelke Kleijn, Emanate, Fideles, Layton Giordani B2B Nicole Moudaber, LP Giobbi, Massano, Nicolas Moore B2B Nikko, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), Stella Bossi, Sven Väth, Tom Pooks & Sebass aka Harmonik Kontrol (Live) and Who Else.
 
Entering another dimension on the Nomad Stage, this immersive setup offers a more intimate atmosphere, while showcasing a versatile roster of acts. Also offering a mixture of DJ and live sets, festival goers will be treated to performances by Alan Dixon, Alex Escalofrio, Andhim, Arno, Argia, Berengere, Cabanne, Erol Alkan, Hostom (Live), Josh Wink, Magda B2B Morgan, Mathew Jonson (Live), Monark, Priku, Shimza, Stephan Jolk, Talal, Theus Mago and Thurman.
 
For those looking for something even more hard-hitting, the electrifying Hard Stage will present some of the most in-demand acts in this realm, including Balagan, Dr. Peacock, El Desperado, FLKN, Hackerz, Hysta, Jacidorex, Le Bard, Le Bask, Nikita, Powercore & MC Hardervoice, Rooler, Sköne, Sonico, Teksa, Unicorn on K and Vortek’s.
 
Following the success of last year’s opening event, the festival is set to host a free opening party on Friday, August 2, 2024. Kicking off at 5pm, the party will continue into the early morning with sets by Abstraal, Janoz, Krispr B2B Poem, Lucye B2B Kiko, Nihil Young, Propellar (Live) and Tom Pooks B2B Siavash. 
 
With their core values at the root of every event they host, Family Piknik is dedicated to bringing people of all generations and backgrounds together through their shared love of music, with a strong sense of community and focus on ecological factors. Adorned in colourful decorations and circus-inspired performers, Family Piknik offers a wide range of activities for all ages, including play areas, face painting, art workshops and interactive performances. A truly multidimensional festival, it attracts over 30k attendees every year with its unique and heartfelt approach.
 
For the second year running, the Family Camp on-site camping will be returning, with a range of different packages and options for every budget. With the Mediterranean Sea just a stone's throw away, this blissful oasis offers the best of both worlds and enhances the holiday feel of the festival.
 
Speaking about the 2024 edition, Family Piknik director and founder Tom Pooks mentioned,
 
​​"We are very excited to be back in Frontignan for the third year in a row. We now perfectly know this open-air venue and we have worked hard to get the best out of it, as we’re going to add one more stage and double our camping zone next to the festival area. With more than 50 international artists involved, this 2024 edition will resonate even louder as we will be one of the rare summer music festivals to take place during the Olympic games."