FLORIDA’S SOL FEST MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL REVEALS STACKED PHASE 2 LINEUP FOR 2024 EVENT

Big Gigantic, NGHTMRE, Peekaboo and more join previously-announced headliners REZZ, CloZee, LSDREAM, Bob Moses (club set), Dabin, Dr. Fresch, Elderbrook, G Jones, Lettuce (sunset set), and Of The Trees

The third edition of Sol Fest will feature multiple stages but no overlapping sets, allowing attendees to catch every single performance without potential scheduling conflicts

The event will also host a plethora of expertly-curated back-to-back sets, including the first-ever b2b set from Dirt Monkey and Smoakland

Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
at Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon, FL

Sol Fest invites early arrival pass-holders to enjoy a ‘Welcome Party at the Waterpark’ on Wednesday, May 1, which will be hosted by regional bass label/collective Wubaholics

Sol Fest Music & Arts Festival has unveiled its star-studded Phase 2 lineup for the 2024 edition, taking place from Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the event’s new venue Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon, Florida.

Sol Fest’s Phase 2 lineup announcement welcomes the addition of three new headliners making their festival debuts; electronic-funk duo Big Gigantic, high-octane bass maestro NGHTMRE, and experimental bass virtuoso Peekaboo. These Phase 2 heavy-hitters join the ranks of previously-announced headliners REZZ, CloZee (two sets), LSDREAM, Bob Moses (club set), Dabin, Dr. Fresch, Elderbrook, G Jones, Lettuce, Of The Trees, and Barclay Crenshaw, setting the scene for Sol Fest to deliver their most impressive lineup to date.

The Phase 2 billing also boasts debut festival performances from talented support acts like Subsidia Records favorite Jantsen, as well as progressive rock/livetronica pioneers Papadosio who will mesmerize fans during their special sunset set.

To celebrate its third annual edition, Sol Fest will feature multiple stages but no overlapping sets, allowing attendees to catch every single performance without potential scheduling conflicts. Revelers will enjoy a seamless experience of world-class music from start to finish, free from the typical festival conundrum of picking and choosing between simultaneous sets. 

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Sol Fest’s robust lineup showcases the festival’s continued commitment to curating dynamic musical experiences, helmed by a plethora of expertly curated back-to-back performances. The festival is excited to host the first-ever b2b set from dubstep star Dirt Monkey and Bay Area bass duo Smoakland, as well as debut US joint performances from drum n’ bass pioneer Netsky and Australian selector Luude; experimental bass producer IMANU and California-based beatmaker Machinedrum; and Perth-based producer Skeler and trap virtuoso Deadcrow.

On top of his two solo performances, London-based grime MC and record producer Flowdan will also make special appearances during Claude VonStroke’s bass alias Barclay Crenshaw’s set, as well as Peekaboo’s rip-roaring set.

In addition to Sol Fest’s four stacked days of music programming, the festival will also be throwing a Welcome Party at the Waterpark pre-party on Wednesday for anyone who purchases a Wednesday early arrival pass. The soiree will be hosted by local bass label/collective Wubaholics, and will feature a b2b performance from ALLEYCVT alongside a yet-to-be-revealed artist, plus captivating sets by Superfuture, STVSH, Meduso, OkayJake, Lumasi, and Raaket.

Beyond LSDREAM’s headlining performance, the innovative artist will also showcase a special Lightcode set: an immersive sonic healing experience featuring original music, guided meditations, and sound baths. 

Sol Fest welcomes attendees to get wet and wild at the daily waterpark parties, which will be hosted by acts like singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Two Feet (Thursday), Canadian glitch-hop duo The Funk Hunters/CloZee’s Odyzey imprint (Friday), Dr. Fresch’s House Call Records (Saturday), and Smoakland (Sunday). 

Standout acts from the festival’s Phase 1 lineup include; genre-blending keyboard/drummer duo Break Science, Atlanta electro-soul artist Daily Bread, bass experimentalist Eprom, boundary-pushing producer/guitarist Emancipator, Denver-based electro-soul artist Manic Focus, heady bass master Opiuo, British producer/singer-songwriter Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), sound design-oriented bass producer Yheti, and joyful bass queen Maddy O’Neal. 

The festival’s new home of Vortex Spring in Ponce De Leon, Florida, will offer attendees a 500+ acre recreational paradise for camping, snorkeling, and diving. The venue boasts six water slides, beachfront relaxation, and opportunities for activities like cave diving and tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Amenities include a dive shop and general store, where you can get scuba and snorkeling gear.

The magic of Sol Fest is rounded out by Sol Sunday: the festival’s annual memorial segment that pays homage to their dear friend Quentin “Sol” Rupp, a passionate festival-goer who passed away at the age of 26. Sol Sunday includes, amongst other things, a special interactive sun lantern effigy burn and slideshow, where attendees can honor those in their own lives who have passed. The spirit of Sol Sunday reflects the ethos that Sol Fest has made its identity: an inclusive, close-knit event that from top to bottom represents community, equality, and diversity - including for women and LGBTQ rights. 

Sol Fest will also feature live and digital art installations, murals, hologram water screen shows, therapeutic workshops such as breathwork, yoga, and sound healing, as well as other daytime activities and games such as Frick Frack Blackjack, Sonic Portal, disc golf, tie-dying, and body marbling - a list that further highlights the festival’s dedication to emotional and social wellness. Additionally, there will be 40+ food, merch, and craft vendors onsite. 

The Vortex Spring campground will include shaded pine forest glamping and camping options, in addition to on-site showers, restrooms, and housing. The standard 4-Day GA Ticket grants access to festival attractions like waterslides, swimming, and the river float zone, along with amenities such as the general store and tube rental shop.

VIP ticket holders enjoy elevated privileges. The 4-Day VIP Ticket includes access to an exclusive indoor lounge with secret sets, VIP viewing at the main stage, and VIP-only restrooms and bar, among other perks. Meanwhile, the 5-Day VIP+ Ticket extends benefits with catering, balcony access, daily drink tickets, and early waterpark entry.

For camping, options range from basic to luxurious. Primitive GA Car Camping offers four nights in a 20x20 space, while VIP Celestial Camping provides premium placement, air-conditioned facilities, showers, and beauty vendors near the festival entrance.

Sol Fest offers various RV and Glamping options for attendees. While all options provide a 20x50 space,  Primitive RV Camping is without utilities, while the Power RV pass includes a power hookup. The Shaded Power/Water RV pass offers a shaded space with power and water hookups near the festival entrance.

For Glamping, the VIP Glamping Package includes (2) VIP 4-day passes, (2) Wednesday early arrival passes, parking for 1 vehicle, and (4) nights in a pre-set bell tent with amenities. The Celestial Campground VIP+ Glamping Package upgrades to VIP+ passes with the aforementioned VIP+ amenities.

Additionally, a Group Camping option provides a 4,000 sq ft area for 10 vehicles, ideal for larger groups.

SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL REVEALS THE DAY-BY-DAY LINEUP

SONJA MOONEAR, RARESH B2B EDWARD, MAGDA, RYAN ELLIOTT, TIJANA T, SATOSHI TOMIIE LIVE, CABANNE and many more to spin in Malta

The debut edition of SUNNY SIDE Festival is all set to take over the picturesque island of Malta, from May 17th to May 19th, 2024. This extraordinary musical event will showcase the top-tier artists of contemporary electronic music, while immersing the attendees in the stunning natural beauty of the island. Now, the festival reveals the day-by-day lineup breakdown for the showcases and stages, including details on where and when the likes of SONJA MOONEAR, RARESH, MAGDA, RYAN ELLIOTT, TIJANA T, SATOSHI TOMIIE LIVE, CABANNE, EDWARD, tINI, DYED SOUNDOROM, TOMAS STATION and DANA RUH, will play. Besides the impressive lineup, the SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL will welcome some of the most prominent promoters, labels and communities as stage partners at the festival. The program will unfold across three stages, Treehaus and Tropicana at Malta's premier open-air venue, Uno Malta, at the lively Tortuga beach as well as at the afternoon boat party.

Sunny Side Festival kicks off on Friday May 17th at 4PM and runs till 4AM the next day. The renowned Dutch label SLAPFUNK RECORDS together with the iconic tINI AND THE GANG, will take over the Treehaus stage, featuring the performance of the main lady tINI B2B Partisan’s ANTHEA, SlapFunk’s very own SAMUEL DEEP, followed by a label mate DOUDOU MD B2B CARLOS VALDES and NYC born VELASCO, alongside Malta’s MATO and SLICK STEVE. On the same night, Malta’s techno promoter UNFOCUSED will be delivering solid beats at the Tropicana stage, featuring the Berghain’s legend RYAN ELLIOTT, Serbia’s finest TIJANA T, electronic music mainstay XDB, Argentinian prodigy DESIREÉ FALESSI and solid duo PRIVATE PRESS Live, alongside Malta’s BRIAN JAMES B2B OWEN JAY.

On Saturday, May 18th, starting from 12PM, Zanzibar’s WHY?NOT together with the Italian club AFTER CAPOSILE will be taking over the daytime beach party at Tortuga, bringing the legendary SATOSHI TOMIIE who will be performing his exclusive Live, DJ duo VO1GT.M4S comprised of Voigtmann and John Dimas, emerging DJ duo MIROLOJA, After Caposile’s resident FRANCESCO MADDALENA and Malta’s LUCA CORDINA. On the same night, French tastemakers YOYAKU will be spreading their hypnotic grooves at the Treehaus stage, featuring the Swiss charismatic queen SONJA MOONEAR, the one and only MAGDA B2B MORGAN, French mastro CABANE B2B SHAKED, rising star TOMAS STATION, French live duo sensation ALINE UMBER, emerging artist MONILE, alongside Malta’s BEN & MACELLI and LOUIE G.

On Sunday, May 19th, Malta’s leading promoters SUNNY SIDE UP will host the sunset boat party with Berlin’s musician DANA RUH, Slow Life founders LAURINE B2B CECILIO and Malta’s UJ/DV on the decks. The Tropicana stage will be hosted by London’s micro house connoisseurs HALF BAKED along with TROMMEL, featuring the exclusive performance of the Romanian heavyweight and a:rpia:r member RARESH B2B Giegling’s EDWARD, Switzerland’s finest ELI VERVEINE and Half Baked’s residents SAM BANGURA B2B HARRY MCCANNA. The DUNGEON MEAT label will be closing the festival at Treehaus, celebrating their 10th anniversary, with Apollonia’s DYED SOUNDOROM, DJ duo DUNGEON MEAT comprised of Brawther B2B Tristan Da Cunha, Panorama Bar resident PROSUMER, London’s RON OBVIOUS Live, along with and Malta’s SUPER MARIO and PUIS. 

Nestled on Malta's captivating Mediterranean shores, the SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL offers a charming setting surrounded by stunning coastlines, clear blue waters, and historic landmarks. Attendees can immerse themselves in the festival's musical delights while also experiencing Malta's lively culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality.

SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL is presented by Sunny Side Up, Malta's leading event promoters. Within their rich event history, they welcomed the likes of Ron Bacardi (Ben Sims), MAKAM, Chris Simmonds, Brawther, Jorge Caiado, Charlotte, Lamache, Janeret, Samuel Deep, Dou Dou MD, and many others, cementing their reputation for curating unforgettable and diverse musical experiences.

Regular Tier 1 tickets for SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL are accessible at the price of 135€, while the VIP tickets will cost 200€. One-day tickets will start at 50€ while the boat party tickets are available at 25€. Secure your tickets by making online purchases through the official Sunny Side Festival website at www.ssfestivalmalta.com.

ZEDS DEAD AND MERSIV WILL HEADLINE GRIDLIFE MIDWEST 2024, THE 11TH ANNUAL EDITION OF THE PREMIER MOTORSPORTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Support acts include Tape B, Barely Alive, Eazybaked, G-REX, A Hundred Drums and more 

‘The Music Festival At High Speed’ combines its industry-leading on-track motorsports exhibitions and high caliber car show with top-drawer festival production and two nights of performances from industry-leading DJs. 

Taking place from Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the festival’s longtime home of Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan

“As pioneers of the music and motorsports festival concept, the GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival authentically brings together the cultures of cars and music. It hosts dozens of nationally touring musical acts on Friday and Saturday nights, with non-stop motorsports on track all day, including the wheel-to-wheel GRIDLIFE Touring Cup, epic full-course drifting with some of the world's best drivers, and the brutal speed of Time Attack in the NOS Energy TrackBattle Championship. Coupled with much more throughout the festival, it's truly an experience like nowhere else in the world.” - Chris Stewart, festival organizer

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival will return to Gingerman Raceway from Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2024 for its 11th edition, where it has annually welcomed thousands of adrenaline-seekers for the premier ‘Speed Meets Sounds’ experience. 

Today, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has unveiled its stacked artist lineup for the 2024 event, headlined by Deadbeats label heads Zeds Dead and experimental bass virtuoso Mersiv, both of whom will be making their festival debuts. Other first-time performers include support acts like genre-bending bass act Tape B, illustrious dubstep duo Barely Alive, and experimental bass duo Eazybaked. 

GRIDLIFE Midwest will welcome back festival veteran’s Detroit dubstep maestro G-Rex and percussion-oriented bass artist A Hundred Drums, in addition to SuperAve and Heyz performing a special b2b set.

The event will also welcome a bevy of bubbling regional talent, such as Acemyth, Karuth, Magnus, KTRL, Audia, and a b2b performance with N8 and Kacper Kawala. 

Known for bridging the gap between music lovers and car enthusiasts, GRIDLIFE Midwest has showcased top-tier musical acts over the course of its 11 editions, including Outkast rapper Big Boi, Grammy-nominated producer Kaskade, trailblazing trap artist Waka Flocka Flame, superstar indie prankster Oliver Tree, acclaimed DJ/producer A-Trak, and last year’s headliners such as dubstep virtuoso Subtronics and rock-fueled bass maestro Sullivan King. These genre-bending lineups have been curated alongside breathtaking drift exhibitions, races, and artist ridealongs, creating a unique fusion that distinguishes GRIDLIFE Midwest as one of the world's most exceptional cross-culture events. 

For the festival’s 10-year anniversary, they invited GRIDLIFE Midwest 2023 headliners Boogie T and Wooli to take a once-in-a-lifetime high-speed ride-along with ​​three-time Formula Drift Champion Chris Forsberg. Before taking the stage, the artists explored the bustling paddock at Gingerman Raceway to learn about drift racing and cars from the drivers themselves. The video showcases candid moments of the dubstep tastemakers before they joined Forsberg for the full-throttle ride-along in a high-speed, 1200HP Drift Car.

In addition to a weekend of world-class music and thrilling car showcases, GRIDLIFE Midwest 2024 will be introducing HPDE Beginner Single Sessions that will be held on Sunday, June 9. This on-track option gives attendees the opportunity to learn how to drive their own car on the track with the help of a driving instructor. More details and pricing information can be found at gridlifemidwest.com.

Fueled by the mission of motorsports inclusion and sparking car curiosity, GRIDLIFE organizes a series of annual motorsport events and festivals across North America, with GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival, GRIDLIFE Laguna and GRIDLIFE South Carolina standing out as the three weekends that include musical programming. At these three preeminent destination events, attendees that range from music aficionados to car enthusiasts and “car curious” individuals alike, are welcomed to explore GRIDLIFE’s accessible celebration of car culture. GRIDLIFE is excited to announce the launch of its newest event, Road America, that will be debuting in July of this year.

Whether you grew up on the track or are a complete car novice, GRIDLIFE Midwest attendees are guaranteed a weekend to remember, featuring world-class music from national headliners and local talent, hundreds of race cars on track, the world’s best drifters, E-sports, and car shows, as well as vendors, camping & amazing food all in an open all access environment. With three days of automotive enthusiasm, ‘The Music Festival At High Speed,’ gathers hundreds of grassroots and professional drivers from around the country and merges car and music cultures together. 

For attendees looking to transcend the high-octane spectator experience, GRIDLIFE on track presentation includes top-tier drifting featuring amateur and pro drivers, hair-raising sprint races with the GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC), and heavily-modified time attack race cars. Attendees can apply to exhibit their vehicle in the #GRIDLIFE Showcase, test their driving skills in the Virtual Racing Arcade, exploring a wide array of vendors, see high-profile builds up close and personal, and so much more.

The best way to get the full GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival experience is to camp on-site. The festival offers multiple camping options, including reserved Trackside Camping between turn 2 and 3 which provides some of the best on-track viewing action throughout the weekend. The event offers Thursday early-access passes that allow attendees to start the weekend of fun early. VIP Packages include all GA amenities plus VIP access including Thursday early-arrival, exclusive Trackside VIP viewing area, a VIP-Only bar, two free drink tickets, limited edition swag bag, a drift taxi raffle entry, and more. Check out all camping options here.

Pre-sale General Admission tickets and tier one and two VIP tickets have already sold out. Secure your GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival tickets now! Explore all available ticketing options right here.