EDINBURGH’S TERMINAL V: FESTIVAL IS OFFICIALLY ON!

LEADING ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS IN APRIL, FOLLOWING THE NEWS THAT THE GENRE IS WORTH £550 MILLION TO SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY.

After recent speculation regarding the future of electronic music events in Edinburgh surrounding licensing concerns, Scotland’s biggest and most successful electronic music festival, Terminal V was officially granted its licence at a committee meeting in Edinburgh today. 

Following on from the recent news (NTIA – UK Electronic Music Industry Report) that Electronic Music is worth £550million to the Scottish Economy, Terminal V: Festival is confirmed to take place at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 8th and 9th April this year - bringing some of the world’s biggest DJ’s to the capital and firmly placing this sector leading event on Scotland’s music festival map. 

Having operated a collaborative, multi agency approach from its inception, Terminal V is focussed on delivering the best production, line up and experience for its attendees, as well as remaining focussed on safety and wellbeing at the event. 

Said Derek Martin, co- Festival Director, “We work extremely hard with our partners to deliver a sector leading event – in terms of production and safety. We are delighted with today’s result as it reflects how much thought and effort the team put in to ensuring Terminal V continues to lead the way in its field .We would like to thank our partners – namely Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, The Royal Highland Centre, JL Medical, Amvale, TLC Welfare Crew 2000 and The Loop plus many more for all of their hard work and continued support for the event. We are privileged to work with such a committed and talented team of professionals”.

Added Co-Director, Simon McGrath, “We genuinely can’t wait to welcome our loyal fans to the Royal Highland Centre for this year’s edition of the Terminal V: Festival. With electronic music being the 2nd most popular genre of music in the UK Top 10, it’s no wonder that we, as an event, have seen 1500% growth since our first Terminal V 5 years ago. We are always adapting and developing the brand and look forward to bringing the likes of Amelie Lens, Charlotte De Witte, I Hate Models & Folamour as well as homegrown heroes Ewan McVicar and Frazi.er plus many more back to Edinburgh for an amazing weekend”.

Terminal V: Festival’s event safety details can be viewed at www.terminalv.co.uk

FRANKY WAH HEADS TO NEW YORK FOR HIS FIRST STATESIDE SHÈN SHOWCASE AT THE KNOCKDOWN CENTER

Grey Area is bringing globally renowned progressive house & melodic techno star Franky Wah stateside for his biggest ever label showcase. This unmissable SHÈN special will be an immersive showcase of his singular sounds and takes place in New York at the historic former door factory Knockdown Center on April 28th. A carefully curated line-up of friends and peers is to come.

Franky Wah has become one of the most visible breakout artists in the world over the last few years. He's played epic shows everywhere from Factory Town with Carl Cox to Printworks with Afterlife and has served up plenty of fresh tunes on Eric Prydz’s PRYDA Presents, Anjunadeep, and Sasha’s Last Night On Earth. 

The last year has seen him launch his already widely acclaimed SHÈN Recordings label with a string of superb singles and a standout album, This is SHÈN, featuring almost 30 new tracks, a collaboration with Sasha and everything from breakbeats to progressive to vocal house all making it an impressive body of work. SHÈN is a Chinese term that refers to heaven and the human spirit. Those spine tingling, deeply meaningful vibes are what Franky captures in the music he is now playing and releasing, casting real spells on all who hear it. 

Says Franky, "My first ever sold out headline US show was in New York so it felt only right to bring the first SHÈN US showcase back to the city.  I feel such a connection to New York and the people here that have welcomed me and my music so it’s an honour to be able to curate this SHÈN showcase right where my US journey began.”

At this much anticipated showcase, expect to be immersed deep into his unique sound world at the vast and legendary Knockdown Center, a 50,000 square-foot building with a rich industrial history. Since its days manufacturing doors it has undergone a renovation that is equal parts preservationist and state of the art and now it hosts cultural events and exhibitions that respond to its unique architecture and dimensions. For this event you can expect cutting edge light, sounds and audio visual installations to make it an unforgettable one-off party in a truly unique space. 

Gray Area's two previous parties with Franky Wah sold out in advance and this one, the largest ever, will do too - so move quickly to secure your place on the dance floor. 

CAMILLE LUCIANI LAUNCHES IOMA PROJECT WITH SOLAR-POWERED LIVESTREAM

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Rising French DJ and Producer Camille Luciani stands as one of the most authentic contemporary faces on the melodic techno scene. Launching his brand new IOMA alias in emphatic style, Camille produced a dynamic livestream powered entirely by solar panels. Although such initiatives have been explored in the world of electronic music, IOMA is the first artist to offer this eo-centric event in the centre of a solar farm, creating a stirring aesthetic that leaves a lasting impression. In addition to the landscaped vista, IOMA’s ‘green stream’ marked the inception of a new sound profile, with a host of Track IDs that will form the beginning of a fresh discography under this new moniker. 

Sustainability and environmental awareness have been a hot topic in recent years within the dance music community due to the amount of travel involved for touring artists. Through his livestream initiative, IOMA hopes to shine a spotlight on these concerns, whilst giving fans further insight into the man behind the music. 

To round out this pioneering event, IOMA offers viewers a free download of his track “Era”, which can be acquired via the QR code. The aptly named “Era” serves as the first cut to be released under Camille’s new alias, with the remaining Track IDs set to be unveiled over the course of the next year. Available now across all streaming platforms, the fresh offering is a slice of melodic techno heaven that has already been championed by Tale of Us at major events such as Awakenings. 

Camille Luciani stands as one of the most exciting and authentic rising DJ/producers on the melodic techno scene, fuelled by an innate desire for originality and progression. From minimal beats to epic apex moments, Camille has ventured beyond genres and possibilities, building a distinguished back-catalogue founded on both emotion and technical knowledge. 

With releases on Steyeoke Black, MOOD Records and Renaissance Records, Camille has caught the attention of many a-leading artist and his cuts have proven commonplace within the touring playlists of such artists as Pan-Pot, Dubfire, Paco Osuna, Joris Voorn, Sasha, John Digweed, and many more. His most notable release comes in the form of his remix of The Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition”, which received staunch support from Tale Of Us, Adriatique, ARTBAT and more. Choosing quality of quantity, Camille’s humble discography is reserved for only the most innovative of cuts. As a result, the flourishing star was chosen by Tomorrowland as one of the Top 20 artists of 2020. 

Levelling up his impact in 2023, Camille’s new IOMA persona showcases a fresh perspective on his sound palette, and with a host of Track IDs already circulating the community, this year is already proving to be his most emphatic and fruitful to date.