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Global July Revelry
World Wide · 02.07.2007
By Булат Шарипов
Like any good open-air, summer reaches its full swing by the middle. It is precisely in July that all the most large-scale festivals take place in various corners of the planet. And the venues are at times capable of surprising no less than the events' musical line-ups. Read on about the most interesting of them.
Sunvibes
6–8 July
Kuzlinskaya Meadow, Chemal District, Republic of Altai
Ticket: 1350 roubles
www.sunvibes.ru
This festival of dance music in Siberia takes place in one of the most picturesque and mystical spots in Russia – the Altai Mountains. The festival's ecological orientation – the preservation of the Altai forests – is commendable. The festival will feature musical projects from Moscow (Bobina, Magic B), Novosibirsk, Barnaul and Krasnoyarsk, as well as guests from Europe.
Kuzlinskaya Meadow, Chemal District, Republic of Altai
Ticket: 1350 roubles
www.sunvibes.ru
This festival of dance music in Siberia takes place in one of the most picturesque and mystical spots in Russia – the Altai Mountains. The festival's ecological orientation – the preservation of the Altai forests – is commendable. The festival will feature musical projects from Moscow (Bobina, Magic B), Novosibirsk, Barnaul and Krasnoyarsk, as well as guests from Europe.
Monegros Desert Festival
7 July
Spain, the Frag(a) desert
Ticket: 60 euros
www.monegrosfestival.com
This year the Monegros festival, held in the Spanish Frag(a) desert, expects a number of guests equal to the population of an average Russian city – 40,000. You can understand them by looking at the line-up of artists: Underworld, Asian Dub Foundation, Autechre, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, DJ Rush, The Orb, Alexander Kowalski, Model 500, Silicone Soul, Dominik Eulberg, Richie Hawtin, Gaiser, Troy Pierce, DJ Hell.
Spain, the Frag(a) desert
Ticket: 60 euros
www.monegrosfestival.com
This year the Monegros festival, held in the Spanish Frag(a) desert, expects a number of guests equal to the population of an average Russian city – 40,000. You can understand them by looking at the line-up of artists: Underworld, Asian Dub Foundation, Autechre, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, DJ Rush, The Orb, Alexander Kowalski, Model 500, Silicone Soul, Dominik Eulberg, Richie Hawtin, Gaiser, Troy Pierce, DJ Hell.
DOUR Festival
12–15 July
Belgium, Dour
Ticket for 4 days: 75 euros
www.dourfestival.be
The line-up of the festival, held for the 19th year now at an abandoned coal mine, is as varied as ever. Hip-hop, indie-rock, electro and techno are mixed here. Add cheap tickets to that and you'll understand why more than 100,000 people attend it every year. The festival's headliners this year will be: Agoria, Andy C, Autechre, Bonobo, Coldcut.
Belgium, Dour
Ticket for 4 days: 75 euros
www.dourfestival.be
The line-up of the festival, held for the 19th year now at an abandoned coal mine, is as varied as ever. Hip-hop, indie-rock, electro and techno are mixed here. Add cheap tickets to that and you'll understand why more than 100,000 people attend it every year. The festival's headliners this year will be: Agoria, Andy C, Autechre, Bonobo, Coldcut.
Summercase
13 July, Madrid
14 July, Barcelona
Ticket for two days: 105 euros
www.summercase.com
The festival's two days will take place in two different cities – Madrid and Barcelona. On the festival's first day in Madrid, Air, The Chemical Brothers, the reunited James and The Jesus And Mary Chain, DJ Shadow, Felix Da Housecat will perform. In Barcelona: Scissor Sisters, 2manydjs, LCD Soundsystem, Lily Allen, Mika, Phoenix.
14 July, Barcelona
Ticket for two days: 105 euros
www.summercase.com
The festival's two days will take place in two different cities – Madrid and Barcelona. On the festival's first day in Madrid, Air, The Chemical Brothers, the reunited James and The Jesus And Mary Chain, DJ Shadow, Felix Da Housecat will perform. In Barcelona: Scissor Sisters, 2manydjs, LCD Soundsystem, Lily Allen, Mika, Phoenix.
Sun Dance
13–14 July
Estonia, Tallinn
Ticket: 20 euros
www.sundancemusicfestival.com
The traditional Estonian festival Sun Dance will this year take place in a park right in the centre of Tallinn. This year's participants will be: Fedde le Grand, Chase & Status, Dillinja, DJ Hype.
Estonia, Tallinn
Ticket: 20 euros
www.sundancemusicfestival.com
The traditional Estonian festival Sun Dance will this year take place in a park right in the centre of Tallinn. This year's participants will be: Fedde le Grand, Chase & Status, Dillinja, DJ Hype.
Melt
13–15 June
Germany, Leipzig
Ticket: 60 euros
www.meltfestival.de
Having arisen as a festival of electronic music, Melt is leaning ever more towards indie. This year the festival's line-up includes: Anajo, Autechre, DJ Major Taylor, The Thermals, Hey Willpower, The Jai Alai Savant, Stereo Total, Le Hammond Inferno, Marc Houle, Abe Duque, Motorpsycho, The Notwist, Richie Hawtin, Tocotronic, DJ Koze, Troy Pierce. The venue remains the same – the enormous industrial structure of Ferropolis.
Germany, Leipzig
Ticket: 60 euros
www.meltfestival.de
Having arisen as a festival of electronic music, Melt is leaning ever more towards indie. This year the festival's line-up includes: Anajo, Autechre, DJ Major Taylor, The Thermals, Hey Willpower, The Jai Alai Savant, Stereo Total, Le Hammond Inferno, Marc Houle, Abe Duque, Motorpsycho, The Notwist, Richie Hawtin, Tocotronic, DJ Koze, Troy Pierce. The venue remains the same – the enormous industrial structure of Ferropolis.
Eolica Festival
14 July
Spain, Tenerife
Ticket: 20 euros
www.eolica.es
Inspired by wind power stations and alternative energy sources, this festival annually gathers thousands of people on the grounds of an energy institute. This time, here, surrounded by picturesque wind turbines, The Charlatans, Darren Emerson, Marco Carola, Jazzanova, M.A.N.D.Y. will perform.
Spain, Tenerife
Ticket: 20 euros
www.eolica.es
Inspired by wind power stations and alternative energy sources, this festival annually gathers thousands of people on the grounds of an energy institute. This time, here, surrounded by picturesque wind turbines, The Charlatans, Darren Emerson, Marco Carola, Jazzanova, M.A.N.D.Y. will perform.
Dance Valley
14 July
Holland, Spaarnwoude.
Ticket: 65 euros
www.dancevalley.com
This year one of the veterans of Dutch raves will turn into a real travelling circus with tents, clowns and attractions. From the line-up of artists it's clear that it's held precisely in Holland, and here they love trance: Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Umek vs. Valentino Kanzyani, Marcel Woods, Erick E, Cirillo, Ricky Rivaro, Carl Cox.
Holland, Spaarnwoude.
Ticket: 65 euros
www.dancevalley.com
This year one of the veterans of Dutch raves will turn into a real travelling circus with tents, clowns and attractions. From the line-up of artists it's clear that it's held precisely in Holland, and here they love trance: Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Umek vs. Valentino Kanzyani, Marcel Woods, Erick E, Cirillo, Ricky Rivaro, Carl Cox.
FIB Heineken
19–22 July
Spain, Benicassim
Ticket: 70 euros
www.fiberfib.com
In 1925 (even before the appearance of Cafe del Mar) the composer José Padilla wrote the song "Valencia". Now at the main fiesta of Valencia, the international festival in the town of Benicassim, completely different music sounds: UNKLE, Ellen Allien, Gus Gus, Matthew Dear, Sacha Funke, DJ Koze. But the magnificent beaches and the warm wind from the sea have remained the same.
Spain, Benicassim
Ticket: 70 euros
www.fiberfib.com
In 1925 (even before the appearance of Cafe del Mar) the composer José Padilla wrote the song "Valencia". Now at the main fiesta of Valencia, the international festival in the town of Benicassim, completely different music sounds: UNKLE, Ellen Allien, Gus Gus, Matthew Dear, Sacha Funke, DJ Koze. But the magnificent beaches and the warm wind from the sea have remained the same.
FortDance
21 July
Kronstadt, Fort "Alexander"
Ticket: from 3500 roubles
www.fortdance.com
"Those who can't afford an 80-euro ticket swim to the fort..." claims the Berlin magazine Electronic Beats. There is something to swim for: Armin Van Buuren, Roger Sanchez, Annie Mac, Touché and our own SCSI-9.
Kronstadt, Fort "Alexander"
Ticket: from 3500 roubles
www.fortdance.com
"Those who can't afford an 80-euro ticket swim to the fort..." claims the Berlin magazine Electronic Beats. There is something to swim for: Armin Van Buuren, Roger Sanchez, Annie Mac, Touché and our own SCSI-9.
Nation of Gondwana
21–22 July
Germany, Berlin
www.pyonen.de
This annual open-air was originally conceived for those who wanted to get away from Berlin, far from the Love Parade. The festival is held every last weekend of July in the suburbs. This time the list of artists includes Der Dritte Raum, Licht, Sven Dohse, Mike Stone, Caracho.
Germany, Berlin
www.pyonen.de
This annual open-air was originally conceived for those who wanted to get away from Berlin, far from the Love Parade. The festival is held every last weekend of July in the suburbs. This time the list of artists includes Der Dritte Raum, Licht, Sven Dohse, Mike Stone, Caracho.
KaZantip
Ukraine, the village of Popovka
21 July – 26 August
www.kazantipa.net
One of the few cases where you can easily forgive a departure from the rules of Russian grammar and from the geography of the Ukrainian coast. Because "Happiness" is quite possible even far from the cape on the Sea of Azov.
21 July – 26 August
www.kazantipa.net
One of the few cases where you can easily forgive a departure from the rules of Russian grammar and from the geography of the Ukrainian coast. Because "Happiness" is quite possible even far from the cape on the Sea of Azov.
Distant Heat
26–27 July
Jordan, Aqaba
Ticket: 80 euros (the price includes 5 drinks and beach entry)
www.distantheat.com
The Middle Eastern Ibiza, as Distant Heat is often called, has turned into one of the main dance events of the Middle East. This year the announced headliners are Dave Seaman and Above & Beyond.
Jordan, Aqaba
Ticket: 80 euros (the price includes 5 drinks and beach entry)
www.distantheat.com
The Middle Eastern Ibiza, as Distant Heat is often called, has turned into one of the main dance events of the Middle East. This year the announced headliners are Dave Seaman and Above & Beyond.