CAPRICES FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS FOR 20TH EDITION

FEAT. JAMIE XX, JEFF MILLS, ZIP, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, SONJA MOONEAR, FATBOY SLIM, RICHIE HAWTIN, SVEN VÄTH, MAGDA, ARTBAT, ADRIATIQUE, BLOND:ISH, BLACK COFFEE, COBBLESTONE JAZZ (LIVE), ARAPU, GESCU, SETH TROXLER, LUCIANO, LOCO DICE, RARESH, DJ TENNIS AND MORE

Caprices Festival is the most iconic mountain-top festival in Europe and now it celebrates its 20th edition across two unmissable weekends in Switzerland’s stunning Crans-Montana resort. There will be all-new stages, the signature sophisticated production, surprise guests, endless winter sports fun and electronic music covering a wider spectrum than ever from DJs and live acts across two weekends from April 7-9th, and April 14-16th. 

The first wave of artists includes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, ARTBAT, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), Adriatique, Monolink (live), Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkis live), Themba, Jeff Mills, Zip, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus many more to come. Head to https://capricesfestival.com for tickets.

Over the last two decades, Caprices has put Crans-Montana back on the map. It was once hugely popular in the 70s and 80s but fell out of fashion until Caprices introduced it to a new generation. In that time the festival has grown and evolved to become one of the world's premier underground events with not just top-level music but also endless daytime adventures in the Alps and body and soul-enriching experiences.

As such there are many things that stand Caprices apart, from breathtaking panoramic views across the Alps to next level audio-visual technology, luxury gastronomic experiences, an eco-museum, mountain activities, to multiple spa and wellness centres. For adrenaline junkies there are 140 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding, a next level snowpark, husky sledding and so much more.

For this special anniversary edition there will be five stages split across day and night, two by day and three by night. Each stage has its own unique theme with fantastically realised producing and added performing arts elements such as dancers, actors, audiovisuals and art installations that brings the whole magical experience to life. 

By day there is the world renowned Modernity Stage, an iconic glasshouse at 2,200m up the Swiss Alps that will welcome big name DJs for some unforgettable musical memories. The Club stage, meanwhile, is a concrete stage attached to the Modernity Stage with a glass wall overlooking the Alps and soundtracked by some fresh talents from around the world. 

By night, The Moon Stage comes alive. It has been an integral part of Caprices festival from the early years and has famously cutting edge audiovisual production that adds an extra dimension to every single set. Then comes the Forest Stage, a forest themed 2000-capacity stage which will transport partygoers deep into alpine forests. Last but not least is the Dome Stage with another high-level audio visual experience and classy underground sounds.

This year, Weekend One (April 7-9th) welcomes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, Artbat, Monolink (live), Adriatique, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), 8Kays, Amine K, Brina Knauss, Fiona Kraft, Layla Benitez, Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkisi live), Themba and Yokoo. 

Weekend Two (April 14-16th) brings Jeff Mills, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Zip, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Djerry C, East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Miroloja, O.Bee b2b Tomas Station, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus a special guest TBA.

Stay tuned for further artist announcements.

This year Caprices offers hotel packages as well as additional services and activities of the region for the ones who are seeking to discover Crans-Montana. There are many more acts to come with a surprise guest on Saturday night set to be a real highlight. 

Caprices Festival is an idyllic travel experience, winter sport haven and world class music festival all rolled into two unmissable weekends. Move fast to secure your place at this year's special weekenders.

ULTRA WORLDWIDE CEMENTS ITSELF AS MOST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BRAND, ACTIVELY PRODUCING FESTIVALS ON ALL SIX INHABITED CONTINENTS

DEBUT EDITIONS OF ULTRA ABU DHABI AND ULTRA PERU

THE ORIGINAL ULTRA WORLDWIDE FESTIVAL, ULTRA BRASIL, WILL RETURN TO SÃO PAULO FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS

RECURRING INSTALLMENTS OF ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, ULTRA EUROPE, ULTRA SOUTH AFRICA, ULTRA AUSTRALIA, ULTRA TAIWAN, AND ULTRA BEACH COSTA DEL SOL

ULTRA Worldwide has cemented itself as the most international music festival brand, actively producing events on all six inhabited continents. 

Celebrated for delivering an unparalleled combination of top-tier electronic talent, cutting-edge technology and large-scale productions, ULTRA Worldwide is expanding its global dominance even further by announcing a plethora of new and returning festivals.

For the first time in its history, ULTRA Worldwide will touch down in the Middle East with the inaugural edition of ULTRA Abu Dhabi from Saturday, March 4 - Sunday, March 5, 2023. ULTRA Abu Dhabi will debut at the largest open-air venue in the region, Etihad Park, which is located in one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations and a pinnacle of luxury in the United Emirates. For ticketing information, head to https://ultraabudhabi.com/

After ULTRA Abu Dhabi, the worldwide tour will continue with the eighth edition of ULTRA South Africa. Africa’s largest electronic music festival will host back-to-back events in Cape Town and Johannesburg from Friday, March 10 - Saturday, March 11, 2023, respectively, featuring headliners like Black Coffee, Alesso, Fisher, Adam Beyer, Timmy Trumpet and Chris Lake. Tickets on sale now via https://ultrasouthafrica.com/ 

ULTRA Worldwide will close out March by returning to its Miami hometown for the 23rd edition of its flagship event - Ultra Music Festival. Taking place Friday, March 24 - Sunday, March 26 2023 at Bayfront Park, Ultra Music Festival has already announced more than 120 world-renowned electronic music acts to perform including Swedish House Mafia, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Zedd, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Adam Beyer ︎ Cirez D, Afrojack, Alesso, Vintage Culture, David Guetta, Marshmello, and Vini Vici. Tickets on sale now via https://ultramusicfestival.com/

Following Ultra Music Festival, the global electronic music events brand will head down under for the fourth edition of ULTRA Australia. Taking place Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl & Kings Domain in Melbourne, ULTRA Australia recently unveiled a stacked Phase 1 headliner roster featuring Hardwell (in his first Australian performance since 2014), Sub Zero Project, Darren Styles, Deborah De Luca, and Timmy Trumpet. The one-day event also announced the addition of a new fourth stage, dedicated to Hardstyle sounds. Tickets on sale now via https://ultraaustralia.com/ 

Circling up the Indian Ocean, ULTRA Taiwan will make its highly-anticipated return to Taipei City on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Dajia Riverside Park. The 2023 festival edition comes three years after ULTRA Taiwan became one of the only festivals to successfully take place during the Fall of 2020, adhering to governmental regulations as a one-day Road to ULTRA Taiwan event. The festival featured performances from superstar acts like Alesso, Kayzo, SLANDER, and Vini Vici. More than 2.4 million people tuned in to watch the online broadcast, allowing dance music lovers across the world to experience the magic of Road To ULTRA Taiwan. Tickets on sale now via https://ultrataiwan.com

Zig-zagging over to South America, ULTRA Worldwide will host the seventh edition of ULTRA Brasil from Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 22, 2023. Landing for the first time at Vale do Anhangabaú in downtown São Paulo, ULTRA Brasil boasts a longstanding history in the country and has previously gathered more than 300,000 attendees and showcased performances from superstar acts like Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Alesso, New Order, Armin van Buuren, and David Guetta. Tickets on sale now via https://ultrabrasil.com/  

Continuing its South American adventure, ULTRA Worldwide will unveil the debut edition ULTRA Peru. Taking place on April 22, 2023, at the San Marcos Stadium in Lima, ULTRA Peru will make history as the first-ever electronic music festival to be held in a Peruvian stadium. Although next April’s festival will mark the inaugural edition of ULTRA Peru, ULTRA Worldwide’s history in Peru dates back to 2015 and includes multiple Road To ULTRA events in Lima where acts like DJ Snake, Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Alesso, Nicky Romero, Axwell, and Galantis took center stage. For ticketing information, head to https://ultraperu.com/

ULTRA Worldwide will then embark on a transatlantic journey to Spain for the second annual edition of ULTRA Beach Costa Del Sol, taking place on Saturday June 24, 2023 on the coast of Malaga. Returning to the idyllic Marenostrum venue in Fuengirola for 2023, attendees will once again revel in the area’s gorgeous scenery while overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Tickets on sale now via https://costadelsol.ultrabeach.com/ 

Bookending ULTRA Worldwide’s international excursions will be the ninth edition of ULTRA Europe, taking place Friday, July 7 - Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. The 2022 installment of ULTRA Europe, Europe’s premier destination festival, welcomed more than 160,000 attendees from 141 countries. ULTRA Europe 2022 showcased headlining sets from Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, and Marco Carola, as well as debut festival performances from Amelie Lens and Nina Kraviz. Tickets on sale now via https://ultraeurope.com/

THE STARS ALIGN FOR OSHEAGA 2023

RÜFÜS DU SOL, BILLIE EILISH and KENDRICK LAMAR
TO HEADLINE THE 16th EDITION!

AUGUST 4 TO 6, 2023

Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal 

3-day tickets on sale on December 16 at 10am

www.osheaga.com

The 16th edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is set to be a massive celebration with some of the top performers in music. From August 4 to 6, Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène will be the epicentre of live music bliss, as the headliners of Canada’s favourite music festival take the stage on a gorgeous island located in the middle of the mighty St. Lawrence River for 3 days of excitement, discovery and delight!

The OSHEAGA team is thrilled to unveil the headliners for the summer of 2023: 

Australian visionaries RÜFÜS DU SOL

Global superstar Billie Eilish

 And rap royalty Kendrick Lamar

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RÜFÜS DU SOL are no strangers to Montreal, having built a deep and meaningful relationship with fans in this city over the years - notably in 2019, when their set on OSHEAGA's Green Stage was one of the most talked-about performances of the entire festival. This Australian group is known for their incredibly rich live show, which is lush with sonic layers, over-the-top trippy visuals, and undeniable underlying big beats. The trio absolutely blew audiences away with their concerts in Montreal and Toronto this past summer, and they are nominated for two Grammys at next year’s ceremony: Best Dance/Electronic Recording (for their single “On My Knees”) and Best Dance/Electronic Music Album (for last year’s “Surrender”). Anyone who hasn’t seen them before should make it an absolute priority this summer, and those that know, know. We’ll see you there on Friday!

Billie Eilish returns to OSHEAGA after a breakthrough performance at the Valley Stage in 2018 that was a total revelation for everyone in attendance.  She has one of  those rare voices that can literally stop people in their tracks, regardless of age or generation. She is timeless and yet completely of the moment, and OSHEAGA has been supporting her since the early days, when she performed as a newcomer at the fest in 2018. Since then, Billie’s arresting vocals, intimate lyrics, and forward-leaning sonic production have made her one of the most popular and enigmatic artists of her generation; she’s the youngest performer in history to have won the top four Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year in 2020). She also left a huge impact on Montreal when she sold out the Corona Theatre in 2018 and Place Bell in June 2019. Fans eagerly await her next visit to our city… and she will finally return this summer to totally enrapture her legion of admirers on Saturday night.

Having headlined the festival in 2015 to an adoring crowd, in what is largely considered one of the most amazing headline sets OSHEAGA has ever seen, hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar is known worldwide as one of the most brilliant rappers of all time. Possessing razor-sharp lyrical prowess, and an acrobatic ability to deliver them with spitfire precision, he stuns audiences every time he performs, either solo or backed by his super tight band of musicians. The rap god was recently honoured with 8 nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards for his critically acclaimed album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, and he will certainly blow fans away when he hits the stage to close out the festival on Sunday!

" 15 years into this journey we have been fortunate to have some of the greatest acts in the world grace our stages. I feel that this year's headliners continue in that tradition and represent what our festival is all about: Amazing live performances! We are excited to see RÜFÜS DU SOL and Billie Eilish graduate to the main stages after their excellent performances in 2019 and 2018, and we anxiously await the return of Kendrick Lamar whose 2015 set is definitely in the running for one of the best OSHEAGA hardline sets ever. Long live Live Music, we hope you enjoy this year as much as we will. " - Nick Farkas, Senior Vice President, Booking, Concerts and Events at evenko and Founder of OSHEAGA.

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Taking place on a one-of-a-kind festival site with the gorgeous Montreal skyline in the background, OSHEAGA is a cutting-edge audiovisual production, and as anyone who has been to previous editions of the festival can attest, it’s the best weekend of the summer, offering amazing experiences, great music, and the chance to discover the next big stars before everyone else!

Stay tuned, more details will be unveiled in the coming months!

OSHEAGA 2023 TICKET PRICES

 (taxes and service fees included)
 

GENERAL ADMISSION 3- DAY TICKETS : starting at $375 CAD
(Hurry up, 3-day tickets are on sale at the 2022 price for a limited quantity)

 ON SALE ON DECEMBER 16 AT 10 AM:  www.osheaga.com
 

American Express card members can get Front Of The Line® presale tickets
starting today at 10am ET.

Click HERE to take advantage of the offer. 

New payment option offered this year!
 Klarna offers to secure your tickets now and pay in 4 interest-free payments.
Info: www.osheaga.com

The team behind OSHEAGA presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light, would like to extend a huge thank you to fans, numerous sponsors and public partners, including: National Bank, Bacardí, Chevrolet, Loto-Québec, SiriusXM, Birkenstock, Monster Energy, Coca-Cola, , the Gouvernement du Québec through the ministère du Tourisme and the Secrétariat à la région métropolitaine, Tourisme Montréal, as well as la Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau for their continuous support.