BATELEUR FESTIVAL CRETE TAKES OVER A FIVE-STAR RESORT WITH OPEN-AIR PARTIES, WELLNESS AND INTERNATIONAL DJS

Dennis Ferrer, Rafael and OMRI.  lead the first artist announcement as the festival takes over an entire luxury resort in Elounda for a weekend of house music, wellness and open-air parties till sunrise. 

A new destination festival format arrives in Crete as Bateleur takes over an entire five-star resort in Elounda from October 22 to October 25, 2026 for a 500-capacity house music experience unlike any other. Bringing together international DJs, a full wellness programme and five-star hospitality, Bateleur creates a fully immersive weekend where the resort itself becomes the festival, set against one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful coastlines.

Unlike festivals hosted at hotels or resorts, Bateleur takes over the entire property, creating a private environment exclusively for its guests. Accommodation, music programming, wellness and hospitality are designed as one continuous experience, allowing the weekend to unfold organically from poolside afternoons and private beach sessions to open-air parties that continue through to sunrise.

Music sits at the heart of Bateleur, but the experience extends far beyond the dance floor, with a full wellness programme which includes yoga, sound healing, ice baths, workshops and more, creating a balance between celebration and relaxation throughout the weekend.

Leading the first artist announcement is Dennis Ferrer, the New York house music pioneer whose career has helped define the sound of underground house music across three decades. He is joined by Rafael, whose deep, groove-led sets draw on the classic house sound of Chicago, alongside his recently launched label Cheetah Print. OMRI. brings his own distinctive take on house music, with the artist also behind Collecting Dots, a new label quickly establishing its presence within the scene.

Located in Elounda, the resort is just 45 minutes from Heraklion Airport in one of the most exclusive corners of the Greek island. The town is known for its impossibly clear water, dramatic landscape and some of the finest resort properties in the Mediterranean.

Nearby attractions include the traditional fishing village of Plaka, the submerged ruins of the ancient city of Olous, the secluded Kolokytha Beach and a picturesque harbour lined with seafood tavernas, cafés and bars, with plenty to explore. 

Taking place in October after summer crowds have gone, Bateleur promises a new, truly intimate way to experience a music festival like never before. 

More information and tickets can be found at https://festival-bateleur.com/

Phase One Line-up Announcement
Dennis Ferrer, Rafael, OMRI., more to be announced

SUNORA AND KAPIR REUNITE FOR SPELLBINDING NEW CUT ‘GAMI YAMI’

OUT NOW VIA SUNCTURE, THE SINGLE SHOWCASES THE EVOLVING CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SUNORA AND KAPIR THROUGH AN ATMOSPHERIC, GROOVE-DRIVEN HOUSE PRODUCTION.

SUNCTURE continues its prolific run of carefully curated releases with Gami Yami, a new collaboration from label founders Sunora and resident artist Kapir. Following their previous collaboration Sunset to Sunrise, the pair reunite to deliver a richly textured house record that reflects the shared musical vision at the heart of both their artistry and the SUNCTURE imprint.

Built around deep, rolling grooves, intricate percussive elements and immersive melodic layers, Gami Yami captures the balance between emotion and energy that has become central to the label’s identity. Hypnotic polyrhythms, atmospheric synth textures and subtle organic details evolve throughout the track, creating a production that feels both dynamic and primed for the dancefloor.

The release highlights the natural creative chemistry between Sunora and Kapir, with the two artists combining their strengths to create a record that blends melodic sensibility with a deeper, more groove-focused approach. While Sunset to Sunrise explored a more expansive and emotive side of their collaboration, Gami Yami leans into hypnotic repetition, evolving textures and understated energy, further inviting listeners into their immersive sonic world.

Since launching earlier this year, SUNCTURE has quickly developed a distinct identity within the electronic music landscape, championing groove-led, emotionally resonant house music that bridges melodic house, indie dance and contemporary club sounds. Founded by Sunora (the collaborative project of Chertkovski and Alar) the label was created as a platform for music driven by instinct, atmosphere and artistic freedom.

As one of SUNCTURE’s core artists, Kapir continues to play an important role in shaping the label’s evolving sound. Introduced through Sunset to Sunrise, his productions combine classic house influences with contemporary electronic elements, bringing together groove, atmosphere and emotional depth. His collaboration with Sunora has become a natural extension of the creative direction behind SUNCTURE; music that prioritises feeling, connection and timeless appeal.

RINKOFF'S BAKERY AND APPETITE ON THE FARM LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION DOUGHNUT SUPPORTING UKRAINIAN MUSIC INITIATIVE

The doughnut, inspired by the festival’s logo, will be available to buy at both Rinkoff stores for the month of August.

Independent electronic music festival Appetite On The Farm has teamed up with 115-year-old East London institution, Rinkoff's Bakery, to launch a limited-edition doughnut, with a portion of every sale supporting Ukrainian music initiative Enter DJ.

Founded by DJs Elliot Schooling and Liam Palmer, Appetite On The Farm has grown from a grassroots London party into one of the South East's most up-and-coming festivals. Returning to Kelvedon Hall, Essex on 29–30 August, this year's fifth edition features heavyweights Jamie Jones, Skream, Eliza Rose, Todd Edwards, Traumer, Dyed Soundorom and many more. 

In celebration of the festival’s fifth anniversary, it has collaborated with beloved family-run bakery Rinkoff's to bring its iconic doughnut logo to life for the first time. Founded in 1911 by Hyman Rinkoff, it has become one of East London's best-known independent bakeries.

Created exclusively, the limited-edition doughnut will be available throughout August at both bakery store locations in Whitechapel and Mile End. Inspired by Appetite's pink doughnut logo, it features Rinkoff's century-old recipe, finished with pink icing and sprinkles. The launch also coincides with the publication of Rinkoff’s debut cookbook, The Jewish Bakery (Quadrille, £28), which celebrates more than a century of family baking recipes.

Together, Appetite and Rinkoff's will donate a portion of proceeds from every Appetite doughnut sold to Enter DJ, an inclusive Ukrainian initiative using electronic music and DJing programmes to support people affected by the war through music and education.

“We’ve always wanted to collab with a bakery and with Appetite on the Farm celebrating its 5th anniversary, we couldn’t think of a better time. Rinkoff’s is a proper East End institution; we loved its history right away and we’re also super excited to be able to work with EnterDJ as well; the work they’re doing in Ukraine is amazing.” - Elliot Schooling, co-founder of Appetite on the Farm.

The limited-edition Appetite doughnut will be available exclusively from Rinkoff's Bakery shop at Vallance Road throughout August, with a portion of every sale supporting Enter DJ ahead of Appetite On The Farm on 29–30 August.

To support Enter DJ’s mission of helping Ukrainian veterans heal through music and DJing, donate via the GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-veterans-in-ukraine-heal-through-music-and-djing