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.

808 FESTIVAL UNVEILS SECOND WAVE OF NAMES FOR SPECIAL 10TH EDITION

Marhsmello, Morten, Barley Alive, Bleu Clair, Ray Volpe are added to David Guetta, ALOK, Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet, W&W and more 

8 - 10 December 2023, BITEC Bangna

Southeast Asia's influential and innovative 808 Festival is back with a very special 10th edition from 8 - 10 December 2023. The second phase of headliners who will play at BITEC Bangna include Marhsmello, Morten, Barley Alive, Bleu Clair and Ray Volpe with many more to come on top of the first wave names David Guetta, ALOK, Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet, W&W, ISOXO, Joel Corry, Knock2, Restricted and Will Spark.

2023 sees 808 Festival turn ten in epic style. Over the previous nine years, it has built up a reputation throughout the region as the most unmissable event for dance music lovers with its mix of world-renowned international talent, cutting-edge and immersive production and enthusiastic crowds. 

This year expect all new levels to be reached as it returns once again to Bangkok International Trade Centre which is transformed into an escapist party world with futuristic lasers, epic stage production and high-spec sound systems that all combine into a sensory stimulating experience like no other to be found anywhere in the region. As this is a special 10th edition you can expect lasting memories to be made with explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours and huge speaker stacks all delivering world-class music. 

The line-up is the biggest and best yet with this latest wave of names including the catchy EDM of Marhsmello, future house sounds from Guetta-collaborator Morten, plus much more from the likes of Barley Alive, Bleu Clair, Ray Volpe as well as the first wave headliners such as dance music game changer David Guetta bringing his explosive sounds, plenty of singalong magic from the hit-making Brazilian ALOK, forward-thinking future house from Oliver Heldens, an energetic on-stage showing from trumpet maestro Timmy Trumpet, W&W, ISOXO, Joel Corry, Knock2, Restricted and Will Sparks with further names to be announced. 

808 Festival truly leads from the front and has to be experienced to be believed. Get your tickets for this monstrous 10th edition now at www.808festival.net