UNUM ANNOUNCES SECOND WAVE OF SUPERB UNDERGROUND TALENTS

Ricardo Villalobos, Boris Werner, Cap, Cassy, Andres Campo, Cincity, Dungeon Meat, Manda Moor, Ryan Elliot, Samuel Deep, Sirus Hood, Amir and more...

UNUM is a distinctive musical journey, inviting participants to craft their unique adventure and forge connections beyond the ordinary. It is back in the hidden secret paradise of Rana e Hedhun, a quiet corner of Europe in the town of Shëngjin on the picture-perfect Albanian coastline from 6th – 11th June. The newest additions include Ricardo Villalobos, Boris Werner, Cap, Cassy, Andres Campo, Cincity, Dungeon Meat, Manda Moor, Ryan Elliot, Samuel Deep, Sirus Hood, Amir and many more.

UNUM Festival stands apart from conventional festivals in that it is a music-centric gathering for those in the know. It fosters a real community vibe of kindred spirits and unfolds across six days of almost uninterrupted music in exclusive settings. Amidst the rhythmic ebb and flow, attendees chart their own path – be it dancing on a beach at dawn, wandering through the enchanting Pine Stage woods, or immersing themselves in the local town's historical richness with all its diverse cultures and customs. 

The new names come from across the house, techno, breaks, minimal and electro spectrum and include a returning favourite and real underground legend in Ricardo Villalobos who has soundtracked many of the best moments of UNUM over the years. He is joined by the house sensation Boris Werner, cut minimal man Cap, the brilliant former Bar resident Cassy, tech house titan Andres Campo, the hardcore house pair Dungeon Meat, the tasteful house and tech fusions of Manda Moor, the brilliance of Berlin favourite Ryan Elliot, plus much more from Samuel Deep, Sirus Hood, Amir and others. 

Festival partners this year include After Caposile, Animal Crossing, Secret Society, Slapfunk, D-Edge, Yoyaku and Zone, while the already announced names include the likes of Altin Bosh, Anfisa Letyago, Arapu, Cabanne, Christian AB, DJ Reas, Varhat (Live), John Dimas, Korolova, Maher Daniel, Manu Gonzalez, Praslea, Priku, Raresh, Rhadoo, Sonja Moonear and many more.

There are no sound limits, no time restrictions, just plenty of freedom to explore, enjoy and soak up new sights, sounds and scenes amongst a mix of people from all over the world and with many locals enriching the diverse dance floor. Away from the dancing, and on the sweeping beach you can enjoy uninterrupted sun and sea with a stunning mountain range in the distance and a broad mix of water sports, mouthwatering local food and drink offerings and plenty of isolated bays and secluded woodland areas to explore.

There is no travel and music experience quite like UNUM so secure your tickets now. 

THE LEGENDARY LOVE FAMILY PARK RETURNS FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

The festival has unveiled first headliners and for the first time, extends over two days

After a much talked about return last year, one of Germany’s most prestigious open-air techno festivals Love Family Park is back once again at the stunning Rebstockpark in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This year the 25th edition extends to two days and plays out on the weekend of August 3 and 4 2024 with two stages on each day. The first phase of headliners include on Day One Adam Beyer, Charlie Sparks, Loco Dice, Patrick Mason, Sven Väth and more and on Day Two 999999999, Alignment, Indira Paganotto, Mind Against, Miss Monique, PAN-POT b2b Sama' Abdulhadi, Reinier Zonneveld live, Trym and more.

 Since 1996, the LFP has been an integral part of the electronic music scene and a cultural institution in the Rhine-Main area. This year it makes its epic 25th edition as it remains a highlight for music lovers with a program that is celebrated for its mix of quality, tradition, and diversity with a lineup that reflects all the colours of the modern spectrum. The venue for all this is the Rebstockpark Frankfurt, a lush and open green space with the city's skyline off in the distance that is very well connected to local motorways, public transport and the international airport in Frankfurt.

Last year's first event in four years successfully took place without noise complaints and in harmony with environmental protections. The organiser reduced the capacity to 10,000 guests on two floors for the pilot project and because it went so well with great feedback from all, this year it doubles in size with 20, 000 people welcomed to the same areas as in 2023 but across two days. This minimises environmental impact and means that getting in and out remains hassle free for festival attendees.

LFP now has a long-term home that enables it to offer more cats than ever with the new two day concept on two bespoke stages with high class sound systems and cutting edge production. Once again the soundtrack comes from the cutting edge with Drumcode boss Adam Beyer, dark techno master Charlie Sparks, the chunky rolling sounds of German titan Loco Dice, brilliance from Patrick Mason, colourful sounds from the Cocoon hero Sven Väth, blistering grooves from 999999999, Alignment, and breakout Spanish star Indira Paganotto, melodic explorations from Italian pair Mind Against and Ukranie's prog innovator Miss Monique, plus a special coming together of PAN-POT b2b Sama' Abdulhadi, fierce acid techno from Reinier Zonneveld live and much more to come.

Love Family Park is an incomparable all-dayer that unites thousands of party-people from across Europe so make sure you are part of this celebration of the world’s finest techno and house. Tickets include free public transportation within the RMV area and last year’s sold out so get yours now for this spectacular 25th edition at lovefamilypark.com/tickets. 

WELCOMING JETSET - BRAZILS BRAND NEW BOEING 727-200 NIGHTCLUB LOCATED INSIDE SURREAL PARK TO OPEN THIS SUMMER

Ready to embark on a journey? JETSET is Surreal's new track! An even more revolutionary space, it will feature a structure assembled from the fuselage of a Boeing 727-200 airplane.

A unique and complex project, the plane is currently being disassembled at Curitiba airport and will undergo refurbishment, as well as a chroming process, and a special project for the implementation of the plane in Surreal. The aircraft used to carry up to 189 passengers, with a length of 46.68 meters and a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h.

The complexity of this project involves different aspects, including the logistics from Curitiba to Camboriú, which will be carried out with a special highway authorization for this transportation. An experienced production team is working at full speed, and the implementation project for the plane at Surreal Park is from the architecture firm 8B. The plane will be the protagonist in this new space, featuring a deck, runway, bar, with the wings serving as an elevated observation point for the park, and a special lighting project for the plane is in development. Something truly unique is emerging in Brazil.

At Surreal, the Boeing 727-200 will transport musical travelers, and speed is now measured in BPM. The captain of this journey you already know: Renato Ratier and his innovative mind. The first boarding will be in the summer of 2024. JETSET will leave Surreal a mix of artistic experiences that go beyond music, transporting us to the world of dreams as a source for creating experiences.

Follow Surreal Park on Instagram and stay tuned for club updates.

Key dates at Surreal so far include

→ 16.3 MARGARET DYGAS

→ 29.3 ANNA • BHASKAR • ILLUSIONIZE • RATIER • WEHBBA

→ 13.4 SURREAL FESTIVAL