YACHT WEEK CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH AN EPIC ULTRA EUROPE VIP ‘FESTIVAL MEETS SAILING’ ADVENTURE

Launching in Split, Croatia, this seven day sailing journey pairs two day VIP access to Ultra Europe with island hopping, regattas, raft parties and curated nightlife across the Adriatic. 

Yacht Week has announced a new collaboration with Ultra Europe, bringing together its Adriatic sailing format with VIP access to one of the world’s most prominent festivals. 

The full Yacht Week experience runs 11–18 July, marking 20 years of the brand, and features a seven-day island-hopping itinerary along the Croatian coast. This includes a two-night VIP pass to Ultra Europe at Park Mladeži Stadium in Split, giving guests exclusive access to the festival alongside the sailing experience. Prices start from £887 per person, with tickets on sale now at: theyachtweek.com/croatia-ultra.

Beginning in Split, the programme opens with access to the first two days of Ultra Europe (July 10 & 11), featuring global stars including Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix and Dom Dolla. From there, the journey transitions into a curated sailing route across the Adriatic, taking in three islands and a mix of natural and cultural landmarks.

The itinerary includes stops in Hvar, Bol and Vis, with activities ranging from exploring caves and medieval towns to beach and open-air parties. Highlights include a regatta day, a tunnel raft party, and events at venues such as Carpe Diem Beach and Fort George in Vis.

Across the week, the experience blends structured programming with free time to explore local cuisine, coastal scenery and island activities. Evening programming continues throughout, extending the festival atmosphere beyond the main Ultra weekend.

Yacht Week will host over 500 participants across multiple boats, with both daytime and nighttime experiences built into the route. The journey concludes in Split following a final day at sea.

This combined festival and travel experience offers a unique way to explore Croatia’s Adriatic coastline while enjoying Ultra Europe.

Secure your Yacht Week x Ultra tickets here: https://www.theyachtweek.com/croatia-ultra

All 20 Years of Yacht Week 2026 Routes & Dates

Croatia 30th May - 5th September

Athens, Greece 4th July - 8th August

Sicily, Italy 6th - 27th June 

French Polynesia 11th - 18th April

(Travellers select a week of their choice between the dates listed above.) 

JOSEPH CAPRIATI'S METAMORFOSI RETURNS TO BARCELONA DURING SONAR OFF WEEK

 Joseph Capriati is taking his Metamorfosi event series back to Barcelona on 20th June 2026, when he takes over the Parc dels Auditoris stage at Parc del Fòrum during Sónar OFF Week. Jamie Jones, Max and Luke Dean, Sidney Charles and Vanee all are enlisted for the open-air event. 

 Originally launched as an extension of Capriati's artistic vision, Metamorfosi has developed into an influential platform encompassing events, releases and collaborations centred around the best house and techno artists in the world. The concept has hosted showcases at venues and festivals across Europe, with a focus on extended musical journeys and carefully curated line-ups and a standout Ibiza residency.. 

The Barcelona edition will once again utilise the waterfront setting of Parc del Fòrum, a venue that has become a regular destination for large-scale events. Taking place during one of the city's busiest weeks for dance music, the event joins a wider programme of parties and showcases surrounding Sónar Festival.

Capriati remains one of the most prominent figures in the scene and plays the world's best venues while moving through an essential mix of house and techno in many different shades. Joining him on the bill are Paradise founder Jamie Jones and rising UK artist Max Dean, whose profile has grown significantly over the past two years through a series of high-profile releases and international appearances, along with his cousin Luke, plus long time heavy house champion Sidney Charles and Vanee.

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DIRTWIRE REIMAGINE MONOLINK’S “MESMERIZED”

The American duo deliver an ethereal and deeply organic reinterpretation as part of The Beauty Of It All remix series on Embassy One

Following the release of Monolink’s acclaimed third studio album The Beauty Of It All last year, Berlin based label Embassy One continues its diverse remix series with a striking new interpretation of “Mesmerized” from American band Dirtwire. Following previous reworks from Maxi Meraki, Yamagucci and Curol, the remix series now takes a markedly different turn, stepping away from club-focused territory and into something more restrained, spiritual and cinematic.

Dirtwire’s remix of “Mesmerized” strips the original back to its emotional essence, reshaping the track through a rich palette of organic instrumentation and atmospheric textures. Built around the duo’s signature use of world instruments, including kamale ngonis, jaw harps, bowed strings, and space fiddles, the remix unfolds with a slow and meditative energy that feels both earthly and otherworldly. Rather than building toward dancefloor release, the track drifts through expansive sonic landscapes, inviting deep listening and introspection.

Known for blending ethnomusicology, psychedelic experimentation and electronic production, Dirtwire occupy a unique space where ancient instrumentation meets modern sound design. Their music draws influence from years of global travel and cultural exchange; from Brazil’s favelas and Lagos’ Shrine to ceremonies in Central America and traditional performances in Bali. The result is a sound the band variously describes as “back porch space cowboy blues,” “swamptronica,” and “electro twang.”

Dirtwire’s productions and live performances are rooted in exploration, combining West African kamale ngonis, jaw harps, bowed banjos, mouth harps and electric string instruments with modern beat production and immersive soundscapes. Emerging from the underground west coast electronic bass scene, the duo have become recognised for pushing the boundaries between live instrumentation and electronic music, creating experiences that feel communal, transportive and deeply human.

With their reimagining of “Mesmerized,” Dirtwire open an entirely new dimension within The Beauty Of It All remix series. Ethereal, spacious and emotionally resonant, the reinterpretation moves beyond conventional remix structures to become something closer to a spiritual transmission, reframing Monolink’s original through texture, atmosphere and organic expression.