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Hot August
World Wide · 29.07.2007
By Булат Шарипов
44100hz continues to introduce you to the most interesting electronic music festivals in the world. In the last month of summer, holiday season for many, you can set off on a pleasant journey around Europe, and along the way take in a couple of festivals and hear your favourite musicians. The most daring can round off their journey in Japan at the Metamorphose festival. The choice is yours!
Nachdigital
3-5 August
Dresden, Germany
One-day ticket: 25 euros
3-day ticket: 40 euros
www.nachtdigital.de
The German electronic music festival Nachdigital celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Over that time it has managed to become one of the country's largest musical events. Having initially made its name as a festival of straight dance music, Nachdigital has noticeably broadened its genre boundaries. Guided by the widespread belief that "it's about time we put an end to all this minimal hype", the organisers have included a lot of experimental music in the line-up too. In the leading roles here: Mouse on Mars, Nathan Fake, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Noze, Apparat, James Holden, Carl Craig, Ricardo Villalobos, Michael Mayer, Wighnomy Brothers.
Dresden, Germany
One-day ticket: 25 euros
3-day ticket: 40 euros
www.nachtdigital.de
The German electronic music festival Nachdigital celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Over that time it has managed to become one of the country's largest musical events. Having initially made its name as a festival of straight dance music, Nachdigital has noticeably broadened its genre boundaries. Guided by the widespread belief that "it's about time we put an end to all this minimal hype", the organisers have included a lot of experimental music in the line-up too. In the leading roles here: Mouse on Mars, Nathan Fake, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Noze, Apparat, James Holden, Carl Craig, Ricardo Villalobos, Michael Mayer, Wighnomy Brothers.
Big Chill
3-5 August
United Kingdom
3-day ticket: 125 pounds
www.bigchill.net
One of the season's most significant musical adventures on the Foggy Albion. The climate problems there are well known, but the organisers make a point of showing off seriously large tents on the site and say that rain is no obstacle. Judging by past experience, precipitation really has stopped few of Big Chill's visitors. And the music at the festival is capable of creating the mood of a sunny chill-out. That said, visitors get to choose the pace of their own relaxation. The musical line-up allows for it: Mika, The Cinematic Orchestra, Norman Jay, Mr Scruff, Jose Padilla, Biosphere, Ulrich Schnauss, Ashley Beedle, Skatalites, Hextatic, DJ Yoda, Chromeo
United Kingdom
3-day ticket: 125 pounds
www.bigchill.net
One of the season's most significant musical adventures on the Foggy Albion. The climate problems there are well known, but the organisers make a point of showing off seriously large tents on the site and say that rain is no obstacle. Judging by past experience, precipitation really has stopped few of Big Chill's visitors. And the music at the festival is capable of creating the mood of a sunny chill-out. That said, visitors get to choose the pace of their own relaxation. The musical line-up allows for it: Mika, The Cinematic Orchestra, Norman Jay, Mr Scruff, Jose Padilla, Biosphere, Ulrich Schnauss, Ashley Beedle, Skatalites, Hextatic, DJ Yoda, Chromeo
Sziget
8-15 August
Budapest, Hungary
One-day ticket: 30 euros
Ticket for all days with camping: 150 euros
www.sziget.ru
The largest European festival, which draws 400 thousand lovers of the most varied music, is held this year for the 15th time. The line-up of participants (and there are around 1000 of them) is truly anniversary-worthy: Chemical Brothers, Hives, Faithless, Nine Inch Nails, Chris Cornell, !!!, Mika. Dance lovers will find plenty to do here too. Coming to play at the festival are Timo Maas, Silicone Soul, Goldie, Dave Clarke, Satoshi Tomiie, Booka Shade, DJ Hell.
Budapest, Hungary
One-day ticket: 30 euros
Ticket for all days with camping: 150 euros
www.sziget.ru
The largest European festival, which draws 400 thousand lovers of the most varied music, is held this year for the 15th time. The line-up of participants (and there are around 1000 of them) is truly anniversary-worthy: Chemical Brothers, Hives, Faithless, Nine Inch Nails, Chris Cornell, !!!, Mika. Dance lovers will find plenty to do here too. Coming to play at the festival are Timo Maas, Silicone Soul, Goldie, Dave Clarke, Satoshi Tomiie, Booka Shade, DJ Hell.
Anti-pop Music Festival
9-11 August
Portugal
One-day ticket: 15 - 25 euros
Ticket for all days: 45 euros
www.anti-popmusicfestival.com
This festival, held in a quiet spot in the north of Portugal, must under no circumstances be confused with the Anti-Pop Music Festival held in Orlando every November. They have nothing in common. Especially in the line-up. The Portuguese one will particularly appeal to fans of the M_nus and Bpitch Control labels: Richie Hawtin, Magda, Troy Pierce, Heartthrob, Gaiser, Freshkitos, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Matthew Dear, Paul Kalkbrenner, Dezperados, Gui Boratto, Extrawelt.
Portugal
One-day ticket: 15 - 25 euros
Ticket for all days: 45 euros
www.anti-popmusicfestival.com
This festival, held in a quiet spot in the north of Portugal, must under no circumstances be confused with the Anti-Pop Music Festival held in Orlando every November. They have nothing in common. Especially in the line-up. The Portuguese one will particularly appeal to fans of the M_nus and Bpitch Control labels: Richie Hawtin, Magda, Troy Pierce, Heartthrob, Gaiser, Freshkitos, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Matthew Dear, Paul Kalkbrenner, Dezperados, Gui Boratto, Extrawelt.
Sonnemondsterne
10-12 August
Germany
One-day ticket: 69 euros
www.sonnemondsterne.de
This festival, with a seven-year history, has managed to land this month's main heroes, the Chemical Brothers, with their new album. On 10 August their only festival appearance in Germany will take place here. The full line-up of participants is impressive: Faithless, Paul van Dyk, Dave Clarke, Ellen Allien, Client, Tiefschwarz, James Holden, Ame, Henrik Schwarz (live), Dixon, New Young Pony Club, Moonbootica, Der dritte Raum, D.Diggler, Guy Gerber, Die Fantastischen Vier, Sven Vath, Laurent Garnier (live), 2raumwohnung, Dj Rush, Miss Kittin, Ricardo Villalobos, I am X, Extrawelt, Lexy & K Paul, Akufen, Wighnomy Brothers, Tobi Neumann.
Germany
One-day ticket: 69 euros
www.sonnemondsterne.de
This festival, with a seven-year history, has managed to land this month's main heroes, the Chemical Brothers, with their new album. On 10 August their only festival appearance in Germany will take place here. The full line-up of participants is impressive: Faithless, Paul van Dyk, Dave Clarke, Ellen Allien, Client, Tiefschwarz, James Holden, Ame, Henrik Schwarz (live), Dixon, New Young Pony Club, Moonbootica, Der dritte Raum, D.Diggler, Guy Gerber, Die Fantastischen Vier, Sven Vath, Laurent Garnier (live), 2raumwohnung, Dj Rush, Miss Kittin, Ricardo Villalobos, I am X, Extrawelt, Lexy & K Paul, Akufen, Wighnomy Brothers, Tobi Neumann.
Creamfields
11 August
Andalusia, Spain
Tickets: 65 euros
www.creamfields-andalucia.com
The Spanish Creamfields will take place, as before, in Andalusia. The representatives of Cream never cease to amaze with their organisational drive. It is enough to glance at the list of announced artists: Agoria, Alex Under, Ame, Basement Jaxx, Booka Shade, Boys Noize, Derrick May, James Holden, John Digweed, Josh Wink, Luciano, Modeselektor, Nathan Fake, Rex The Dog, Sasha Funke, The Prodigy, Trentemoller feat. Dj T.O.M., WhoMadeWho.
Andalusia, Spain
Tickets: 65 euros
www.creamfields-andalucia.com
The Spanish Creamfields will take place, as before, in Andalusia. The representatives of Cream never cease to amaze with their organisational drive. It is enough to glance at the list of announced artists: Agoria, Alex Under, Ame, Basement Jaxx, Booka Shade, Boys Noize, Derrick May, James Holden, John Digweed, Josh Wink, Luciano, Modeselektor, Nathan Fake, Rex The Dog, Sasha Funke, The Prodigy, Trentemoller feat. Dj T.O.M., WhoMadeWho.
Pukkelpop
16-18 August
Belgium
One-day ticket: 69 euros
Ticket for all days: 130 euros
www.pukkelpop.be
One of the oldest festivals in Belgium has already earned a reputation as a musical trend-setter. The setting is a beautiful park in the small town of Hasselt. Despite the fact that Pukkelpop is known as a rock festival, there is room for dancing here too. And what room: LCD Soundsystem, Booka Shade (live), Trentemoller (live), Justice (live), Cassius (live), Agoria vs Oxia, Felix Da Housecat, Shitdisco, Matthew Dear's Big Hands (live), Black Strobe (live), Laurent Garnier (live), James Holden, Alex Gopher (live), Apparat (live).
Belgium
One-day ticket: 69 euros
Ticket for all days: 130 euros
www.pukkelpop.be
One of the oldest festivals in Belgium has already earned a reputation as a musical trend-setter. The setting is a beautiful park in the small town of Hasselt. Despite the fact that Pukkelpop is known as a rock festival, there is room for dancing here too. And what room: LCD Soundsystem, Booka Shade (live), Trentemoller (live), Justice (live), Cassius (live), Agoria vs Oxia, Felix Da Housecat, Shitdisco, Matthew Dear's Big Hands (live), Black Strobe (live), Laurent Garnier (live), James Holden, Alex Gopher (live), Apparat (live).
Creamfields
25 August
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tickets: 57 pounds
www.cream.co.uk
The Cream festival, on its home ground, will by tradition be a bright close to the summer festival season. More than 50,000 people are expected to gather to see it all. The festival's main stage will host such stars as Chemical Brothers, Groove Armada, Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten, Eddie Halliwell, Erick Morillo, Harry Romero, 2ManyDJs, Dave Clarke, Sven Vath.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tickets: 57 pounds
www.cream.co.uk
The Cream festival, on its home ground, will by tradition be a bright close to the summer festival season. More than 50,000 people are expected to gather to see it all. The festival's main stage will host such stars as Chemical Brothers, Groove Armada, Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten, Eddie Halliwell, Erick Morillo, Harry Romero, 2ManyDJs, Dave Clarke, Sven Vath.
Metamorphose
25-26 August
Japan
www.metamo.info
The largest electronic music festival in Japan, to which the most relevant artists from all over the world come flocking. Around 30 star acts will perform across three stages. Among them: Richie Hawtin, Darren Emerson, Model 500, Mad Professor, Audion, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Lindstrom, Rovo, Sebastien Leger.
Japan
www.metamo.info
The largest electronic music festival in Japan, to which the most relevant artists from all over the world come flocking. Around 30 star acts will perform across three stages. Among them: Richie Hawtin, Darren Emerson, Model 500, Mad Professor, Audion, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Lindstrom, Rovo, Sebastien Leger.
Mysteryland
25 August
Netherlands
Tickets: 57 euros
www.mysteryland.id-t.com
An event of true Dutch scale. Across 15 dancefloors every possible genre will be represented, from divisive trance to the universally beloved minimal techno. The festival starts at 11 in the morning and ends at 11 at night. Whether that is a minus or a plus is for you to decide. Tiga, Felix da Housecat, Marco V, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Derrick May, Joris Voorn (live), Joey Beltram, Heiko Laux, Booka Shade (live), Loco Dice, Alex Under, 2000 and One.
Netherlands
Tickets: 57 euros
www.mysteryland.id-t.com
An event of true Dutch scale. Across 15 dancefloors every possible genre will be represented, from divisive trance to the universally beloved minimal techno. The festival starts at 11 in the morning and ends at 11 at night. Whether that is a minus or a plus is for you to decide. Tiga, Felix da Housecat, Marco V, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Derrick May, Joris Voorn (live), Joey Beltram, Heiko Laux, Booka Shade (live), Loco Dice, Alex Under, 2000 and One.