SUNNY SIDE FESTIVAL UNVEILS PHASE ONE FOR RETURN TO MALTESE PARADISE

MATHEW JONSON (LIVE), RYAN ELLIOTT, SWEELY (LIVE), CHRISTIAN AB, PARAMIDA, BASHKKA, JONNY ROCK, LAMACHE AND MANY MORE TO PERFORM

Sunny Side Festival 2025 is bringing world class house and techno talents to the gorgeous island of Malta from 16-18th May 2025. Taking place in the beautiful heart of the Mediterranean, this community minded gathering is a perfect blend of music, culture, and travel to paradise with phase one headliners including Ryan Elliott, Mathew Jonson (live), Sweely (live), Christian AB, PARAMIDA, BASHKKA, Aline Umber, Bruno Schmidt, Jonny Rock, Hostom (Varhat) (live), Mike Shannon (live), Lamache and many more. Tickets are available now from https://bit.ly/Ssfpr

Malta is an island that has it all - a stunning place with clear blue skies, perfect beaches, and glistening seas. It has a wealth of local food, architecture, and culture to explore and plenty of accommodation options, all with year-round sunshine. It truly captivates all the senses with one-of-a-kind event locations where the beauty of nature harmonises seamlessly with an unforgettable party atmosphere.

The superb host venues include the world-renowned Uno Malta, which has two rooms and boasts a high-spec sound system and epic production. There will also be day parties by the sea where people can swim and enjoy a nice day under the sun, while a range of boat parties offer raving at sea. 

Sunny Side Festival focuses on diversity, with a line-up that aims to represent people of all races, genres, and sexualities. It has also partnered with some of the finest crews from across Europe to serve up a scintillating mix of stages hosted by the likes of Air Funk (France), Det Gode Selskab (Norway), Dungeon Meat and Half Baked (UK), Outcast (IT), Rhythm Point (Ibiza), plus Trommel, Why Not? (Zanzibar), Yoyaku (France), Love on the Rocks of PARAMIDA and Sunny Side Up (Malta). 

As well as the music, the whole island is ripe for adventure and exploring from swimming and water sports to diving trips, prehistoric temples, feasts, fireworks, and outstanding gastronomy all ready to make this an unforgettable experience.

Says the team behind the event, "We aim to create a safe space for underground music aficionados together with all the key players from all around Europe, on the beautiful Island of Malta. Our vision is to educate younger generations to keep Underground Dance Music thriving by creating an inspiring and beautiful environment, where great memories are made, to the tune of avant-garde music. Together with our partners, we are committed to building up this festival into an enduring, sustainable, and prominent European institution for many years to come."

The countdown is now on to this most cultured underground festival in a perfect party paradise, so get your early bird tickets now.

BRAZIL'S RÉVEILLON CARNEIROS REVEALS LINE UP FOR MAGICAL COASTAL ESCAPE

CARL COX, &ME, VINTAGE CULTURE, BEDOUIN, JAN BLOMQVIST, ADAM TEN, CARLITA, DAMIAN LAZARUS, PAWSA, BLOND:ISH AND MANY MORE WILL PERFORM

From December 26th to January 2nd, the 8th edition of Réveillon Carneiros promises another unforgettable experience on the Brazilian coast. Soundtracked by top-tier electronic artists and local stars, this spiritual journey of well-being and community connection takes place at two venues in Praia dos Carneiros.

World class music, food, nature, wellness and sustainability all come together in a stunning coastal setting at Praia dos Carneiros. The large site has everything needed for a special few days of adventure, partying, wellness, food and culture. 

Villa Mouton hosts wellness activities from morning until early afternoon, Mouton Beach Club has a gym and restaurant open to everyone until 3pm and then hosts epic sunset parties for those with a ticket, then follows the Night Celebrations which head to a main stage on the coast with superb headliners and different stage set designs and production each day. This year's theme is “We Are All Special" which fosters unity among attendees while celebrating the local community. 

Among the headline acts is an unmissable classic house set by Carl Cox and unique Afro House vibes from &ME of Keinemusik. Local hero Vintage Culture will also deliver a special b2b set with a surprise guest and other standouts include the vibrant energy of Bedouin and a live performance by Jan Blomqvist.

The full lineup showcases a rich mix of both Brazilian and international talent including Adam Ten, Carlita, Damian Lazarus, Pawsa, Blond:Ish, Ahmed Spins, Antdot B2B Maz, Aline Rocha, Curol, Doozie, Eli Iwasa, Jackson, Jessica Brankka, Pedro Mendes, Vanjee, Badaro, Camila Jun, Fmenezs + Alfaias Da Praia, Giovanna Zattar, Hoo, Jpcastro, Känt, Makeda, Mary Mesk, Maul, Milkdonna, Rod Brito, Sage Art, Stv, Tato, Thema, and Tiago De Renor. 

Additionally, the Spirit of Brazil program will feature iconic Brazilian artists like Jorge Ben Jor, Seu Jorge, Nattan, Menos é Mais, Monobloco, and Marcelo Falcão performing Tim Maia’s greatest hits.

The dining experience, included in the package, is curated by Buffet Arcádia, one of the most renowned caterers in the region. Guests can indulge in a wide variety of dishes, including meats, salads, fish, shrimp, finger foods, as well as vegan and vegetarian options while by day, guests can enjoy complimentary wellness activities such as yoga, meditation and breathwork. Villa Mouton is the event’s central hub and it provides a range of services from boutique shopping and restaurants to spa treatments. For a full guide to the expansive festival site, party locations, amenities, wellness activities and much more.

Réveillon Carneiros is dedicated to environmental preservation with CO2 offset initiatives, beach clean-ups and proper waste management. Additionally, much of the festival workforce comes from the local community, helping to strengthen Tamandaré’s economy. 

For those seeking a unique New Year’s Eve destination, Réveillon Carneiros offers a magical experience where music, nature, and well-being intertwine.

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I PROMISED MOM RETURNS TO MARGINALIA WITH HIS ‘PHONES AWAY’ SINGLE INCLUDING REMIXES FROM ALEX MEDINA + ACCENT!

Rising talent I Promised Mom returns to Marginalia with New York City spoken word poet and MC, David LeSal for ‘Phones Away’, following his release on ‘Bestiary Vol. 1’ earlier this year. 

I Promised Mom is a Paris-based artist who soon became an influential talent with support from many artists among the indie dance and melodic scene. He blends solid percussive grooves and dark disco sounds that have led him to cultured outlets like Jeahmon, Ritual, and Acrylic on Canvas whilst receiving support from industry legend Solomun.

Meanwhile, David LeSal is a Gold-certified artist known for his iconic voice and the rich imagery of his writing. He most recently achieved his Gold status for ‘Our Church’ with Headhunterz and Sub Zero Project, which has amassed over 8M streams.

'Phones Away' is a deliciously dark sound with tense and tough bass bumping along beneath the grinding drums. A spoken word monologue from LeSal muses on modern dance flora culture and instructs phones to be put away. It builds great tension and is sure to become anthemic as it adds a shadowy edge to the compelling beats.  

Stepping up for a remix, radio show host, dextrous DJ and cult producer Alex Medina hails from The Canary Islands and is a formidable force in the ever-evolving world of electronic music. He has released tracks on top labels like Laurent Garnier’s Cod3qr, Claptone’s Exploited, and Frankey and Sandrino's Sum Over Histories and many more and each time offers a blend of hypnotic depth and emotional resonance that has won him praise from industry heavyweights like Laurent Garnier, Dixon, Âme, Pete Tong, Solomun, and Richie Hawtin. His track "Golden Teacher" on Innervisions topped the Beatport Indie/Future Classics Chart for weeks and his own Mumbai Records is a well-respected outlet. His remix is a subtle rework with extra lush layers of fizzing synth and a rising sense of tension. The beats are fluid as they unfold and make you move while raw machine sounds whir with a life of their own.

Also returning to Marginalia on remix duties for this release, Accent was inspired to get into music after "a small push by Mama Nature in India" and has since then impressed with music on labels like Kinetika, Bunny Tiger, Acrylic On Canvas, Frau Blau, and is set to have his own release on Marginalia in the very near future. He is always evolving with an electrifying style denied by strong bass lines, ecstatic drums and explosive emotions. His remix is stripped back and rolling with thunderous synth details and a gothic twist to the vocals that makes it perfect for late-night sessions.  

This is another brilliant package from Marginalia, led by one to watch -I Promised Mom.