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Hospitality On The Beach 2025 Reveals Full Line-Up

1st April 2025/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, Nightlife, Tisno

Hospitality On The Beach 2025 (Tisno, 1st – 8th July 2025) has just revealed its full line-up and it’s sure to delight all fans of the festival. The 7-day long drum and bass event will this year see partners and headliners such as Hybrid Minds, Netsky, Kings Of The Rollers, A Little Sound and more all perform.

In addition, some of the best established acts and up-and-coming names will also delighting the crowds – the likes of Flava D, P Money, Camo & Krooked, Anaïs, Sota, Danny Byrd, Serum, Metrik, Voltage, London Elektricity, Mandidextrous, DJ Hype, Aries, DJ Marky and many, many more.

Hospitality on the Beach 2025 Full Line-Up

And that’s not all! The festival is also excited to announce that they will be partnering with some of the most forward-thinking brands and labels to offer the full spectrum of DNB – everything from liquid to rollers to jungle to jump-up. That means you can expect stage hosts such as DJ Marky & Friends, Shogun Audio, Spearhead Records (20 Years), Critical Sound, RUN, Korsakov, Symmetry, Mandidextrous Curates,Korsakov, Playaz, Flexout, Time To Move (Gardna), Virus, Vision, and Eatbain.

Hospitality on the Beach comes to you from Hospital Records, one of the leading UK drum & bass labels that’s been going for 23 years. They’ve established and run events at clubs, festivals and raves across the world, and have a reputation for providing an unparalleled atmosphere, top DJs and the greatest ravers wherever they are.

The Garden Tisno

The legendary festival venue that is The Garden Tisno hosts some of the best festivals in Croatia…such as Hospitality on the Beach! This year, the event will make full use of everything The Garden has to offer, including the four unique stages – The Garden Stage, The Beach Stage, The Olive Grove, and Wabi Sabi. By daytime, you can relax on the private beach, or take in some culture in the local town of Tisno.

The Garden holds a special place for the entire Hospitality family. There’s an unparalleled sense of unity among fans from all over the world, gathering together to celebrate all kinds of drum & bass sounds. There are no barriers, no VIP areas—just ravers and artists sharing the experience of a lifetime. We cannot wait to return to the beautiful Adriatic shores of Tisno, Croatia.
Chris Goss, Hospitality Director

Hospitality on the Beach 2025 Full Line-Up

The full line-up is as follows:

Headliners

Hybrid Minds Netsky

Stage Partnerships

Symmetry
Break
A-z
Breakage | Calyx | Charli Brix | Halogenix | Kira

Flexout Audio
Arkaik | Bassi B2b Kræk | Switch/case | Yan

5 Hour Sets

Wednesday
Bryan Gee

Saturday
Mollie Collins

Sunday
Technimatic

MCs

Residents

Tickets for Hospitality on the Beach 2025

Tickets for the full week of the festival are currently priced at £200 (plus booking fee), or you can opt for group tickets for five of you giving you a saving of £50 for your group!

Both individual and group tickets can be purchased on payment plans.

To buy tickets, head to tickets.hospitalityonthebeach.com.

Entry into boat parties and afterparties is not included in the above tickets – details of these will be announced soon!

More info

All details on the festival can be found at www.hospitalityonthebeach.com.

Latest Sonus Festival line-up revealed

26th March 2025/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, Nightlife, Pag

The 2025 edition of the Sonus Festival has just revealed phase two of its line-up – and it’s rather spectacular! Taking place in the party-central location that is Zrce Beach on the island of Pag from 17th to 21st August 2025, the festival has added a whole heap of international names have been added to the bill. They include Andrea Oliva, Joseph Capriati b2b Seth Troxler, Chris Liebing, Josh Baker and many, many others. Read on to find out more about the Sonus Festival line-up!

2025 Sonus Festival Line-Up - Zrce Beach, island of Pag, 17-21 August 2025

The 12th Edition of Sonus Festival

That’s right – 2025 will see the 12th edition of Sonus take place. This year will prove even more magical than ever as the festival will see an amazing three-way partnership between veteran, industry-leading event producers Time Warp, Balkans electronic music tastemakers We Love Sound, and Insomniac (best known for its iconic EDC events).

Newly announced to proceedings is London’s Enzo Siragusa headlining an exclusive FUSE stage partnership. Enzo’s tastemaking label and party brand has very much set the tech house agenda for the last decade-plus and takes in elements of dub, minimal and garage to light up dance floors worldwide. Further stage partners include Basel’s nightlife and cultural hub Nordstern, plus the return of cult party crew Space Miami, and the raw underground of LA’s Factory 93, each adding their own brand of magic to the proceedings.

And what about those new names on the bill? There will be tech house titan Andrea Oliva, CLR founder Chris Liebing, and a special b2b set between Metamorfosi label head and Italian innovator Joseph Capriati and Detroit maverick Seth Troxler. Fresh and heavyweight house will come from Josh Baker, heady cosmic tech from Sweely, and lofty selections from Serbia’s Tijana T. All shades of techno come from the likes of Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer and UNCAGED’s Marco Faraone, with the younger Berlin generation represented in DJ Gigola and Elli Acula, whilst Moritz Hofbauer (live), Julian Wassermann (live) and Deniz Bul perform as part of a FCKNG SERIOUS showcase alongside labelhead Boris Brejcha.

Sonus Festival line-up Credit: Benny Gasi — Credit: Benny Gasi

Amongst these new additions are tech house titan Andrea Oliva, CLR founder Chris Liebing, and a special b2b set between Metamorfosi label head and Italian innovator Joseph Capriati and Detroit maverick Seth Troxler. There will be fresh and heavyweight house from Josh Baker, heady cosmic tech from Sweely, and lofty selections from Serbia’s Tijana T. All shades of techno come from the likes of Klangkuenstler, Lilly Palmer and UNCAGED’s Marco Faraone, with the younger Berlin generation represented in DJ Gigola and Elli Acula, whilst Moritz Hofbauer (live), Julian Wassermann (live) and Deniz Bul perform as part of a FCKNG SERIOUS showcase alongside labelhead Boris Brejcha.

Sonus will once again take place in the famous Zrce Beach clubs of Aquarius, Papaya, Kalypso, and Noa Beach Club – and the Noa Beach Stage will be brand new for this year, allowing revellers to swim and dance in the water all week long for the first time.

The legendary boat parties will of course return, as will eminent afterparties and pop-up events. And if that’s not enough for you, there will be plenty more on your doorstep – for the nearby town of Novalja offers a heady mix of adventure travel and cuisine. There will be water sports, kayaking, rock climbing, quad bike hire, bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing, and more – all just 10 minutes from the festival.

Importantly, Sonus Croatia will stay true to its original founding principles which means that the music comes first from meticulously crafted production to the sound systems – it is these values that have cemented the festival as a European and global standout for over a decade.

2025 sees the return of the lauded boat parties, alongside the eminent afterparties and pop-up events. The beachfront venues for this unreal escape are Aquarius, Papaya, Kalypso, and Noa Beach Club – the Noa Beach Stage is all new for this year and allows people to swim and dance in the water all week long for the first time. The culturally rich locale of Novalja offers an unmatched blend of adventure travel and cuisine, plus water sports, kayaking, rock climbing, quad bike hire, bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing, and more – all just 10 minutes from the festival – with accommodation options to cater to all budgets.

Sonus Festival - Credit: Benny Gasi — Credit: Benny Gasi

Accommodation packages can be added to bookings following festival ticket tier selection, with options including villas, 5* hotels, hostels, glamping, and apartments. Booking deposits start from as little as €19 per person (to increase on March 31), with monthly payment installments scheduled up to June 2025. The last remaining Phase 1 festival ticket and accommodation packages are on sale at http://www.sonuscroatia.com/book.

2025 Sonus Festival Line-Up

The full list of names of phase two of the line-up:

Ahmed Spins
Andrea Oliva
Chris Liebing
Deniz Bul
DJ Gigola
Elli Acula
Enzo Siragusa
Joseph Capriati b2b Seth Troxler
Josh Baker
Julian Wassermann live
Klangkuenstler
Lilly Palmer
Marco Faraone
Moritz Hofbauer live
Oden & Fatzo (Live)
Sweely
Tijana T

Phase One (A-Z):

Adam Beyer
Adriatique
Alex Wann
ALISHA
Anetha
ARTBAT
Bedouin
Ben Hemsley
Ben Klock
Ben Sterling
Boris Brejcha
Deborah De Luca
Dennis Cruz
DJ Heartstring
Fatima Hajji
FJAAK
Fleur Shore
Funk Tribu B2B Bad Boombox
GORDO
Indira Paganotto
Jan Blomqvist live
KI/KI
Loco Dice
LOVEFOXY
Mau P
Miss Monique
Nico Moreno
Ogazón
ØTTA
Partiboi69
Patrick Mason
Reinier Zonneveld live
Ricardo Villalobos
Richie Hawtin
Shimza
Sven Väth
Trym
Vintage Culture
WhoMadeWho (Hybrid DJ Set)

Tickets for Sonus Festival 2025

Most Phase 1 tickets for this year’s Sonus Festival have already been snapped up, so they’re in low supply! Be sure to head to www.sonuscroatia.com/book to buy your tickets immediately. Tickets are currently priced at €249 for standard tickets, or €349 for VIP tickets.

Accommodation packages can also be added to bookings following festival ticket tier selection, with plenty of options for all tastes and budgets. These include villas, 5-star hotels, hostels, glamping, and apartments.

Booking deposits start from as little as €19 per person (which will increase on 31st March – like I said, book now!), with monthly payment instalments scheduled up to June 2025.

More info on the Sonus Festival

You can find out all the latest Sonus Festival news on their social media channels – Instagram: @sonusfestival, Facebook: @sonusfestival, TikTok: @sonus_festival and Twitter: @sonus_festival. Give them a follow!

@sonusfestival

Sonus Festival
17th – 21st August 2025
Zrce Beach, island of Pag, Croatia
www.sonuscroatia.com

Hideout Festival 2025 reveals full line-up and beach party details

6th February 2025/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Nightlife, Pag

One of the longest-running festivals in Croatia, Hideout (22nd – 26th June 2025, Zrce Beach, island of Pag) has just completed its line-up as well as revealing details of its excellent beach parties. Celebrating its 15th year this year, Hideout Festival 2025 will once again be a party like no other!

With Zrce Beach being one of the top places in Croatia for summer partying, Hideout provides the best mix of musical action, adventure and holiday escapism. Taking place in five legendary clubs – Noa, Papaya, Kalypso, Aquarius and Euphoria – as well as featuring boat and pool parties, Hideout really brings together a close-knit community from all over Europe seeking out the best electronic music. And there’s plenty more to entertain you besides the music too – from high-octane water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, bungee jumping, plus massages, cocktails, and sushi on Zrce Beach.

Hideout Festival 2025 Credit: Gemma Parker — Credit: Gemma Parker

The final additions to Hideout Festival 2025’s line-up

Who are the latest names to be added to Hideout’s superb bill? Names such as Ama, Ben Hemsley, Doorly, Denny, DJ Gigola, Jess Bays, Lady Shaka, LF System, Murphy’s Law, Kyle Starkey, Nyra, Oden & Fatzo, Sam Divine and Tommy Holohan with residents and partners Big Reg, Devote, MC AD, Nicola Bear, North Base and Sisu Crew are all heading to Zrce Beach this summer to appear at Hideout.

These are all in addition to those previously announced stars including Alan Fitzpatrick, AK Sports, Azyr, Benga, Bou, Bubble Love (Ross From Friends), Camo & Krooked, Charlie Sparks, Danny Howard, Darius Syrossian, Diffrent, Djammin, Dr Dubplate, East End Dubs, Eats Everything, Eliza Rose, Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer, Enzo Is Burning, Enzo Siragusa, Fish56 Octagon, Gaskin, Girls Don’t Sync, Hannah Laing, Hedex, Hitty, Hybrid Minds, Interplanetary Criminal, [IVY], Jakkob, Josh Baker, K Motionz, Kettama, Ki/Ki, L.P. Rhythm, Notion, Olive F, Oppidan, Overmono (DJ), Paige Tomlinson, Patrick Topping, Paul Woolford, Sammy Virji, Sarah Story, Skream, Solardo, Sosa and Special Request.

Phew, what a line-up!

Beach parties at Hideout Festival 2025

The festival opens with a legendary beach party and this year it will once again be in association with BBC Radio 1 Dance X. The perfect way to kick off the festival! Featuring Chloé Caillet, Chris Stussy, Danny Howard, Eliza Rose b2b Sarah Story, LP Rhythm and Paige Tomlinson, they will all provide an electrifying mix of house, tech and garage sounds.

Hideout Festival 2025 Beach party Credit: Gemma Parker — Hideout Festival Beach Party Credit: Gemma Parker

Tickets, accommodation and flight packages for Hideout Festival 2025

Tickets for Hideout 2025 are on sale now and can be purchased at https://go.kaboodle.co.uk/HO25.

Tickets are currently priced at £189 (plus booking fee) or £299 (plus booking fee) for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include access to VIP areas in every club; priority access to all venues; early access to beach and boat party tickets; and priority access for collecting festival wristbands.

It’s also possible to purchase a regular ticket and upgrade to a VIP ticket at a later date! (Although this costs more than purchase upfront.)

You can also book accommodation for the festival via their website, with everything from cheap and cheerful options to high-end luxury available.

Better still, flight packages are also possible and can be bought through the festival for a deposit of just £149. You’ll be able to take advantage of huge discounts with these packages, as well as paying by monthly payment plans. Not only that, you will be able to benefit from early access to boat party tickets. And – let’s face it – getting someone else to plan a full festival package takes the hassle out of planning a group holiday.

Tickets and packages are selling fast, so make sure you book soon!

More info

All details about the festival can be found on the official Hideout Festival website, and do look them up on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest festival news.

Take a look at our guide to Hideout Festival.

Sonus Festival 2025 announces the first acts appearing next year

3rd December 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, Nightlife, Pag

Exciting news! Sonus Festival 2025 has just today announced the first set of acts that will be appearing at next year’s event (Zrce Beach, island of Pag, 17th – 21st August) – and the names on the bill are just as spectacular as ever! And if this line-up reveal has whet your appetite for summer festival fun, you’ll be over the moon to hear that tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday 4th December at 6pm CET.

Even more thrillingly, the 2025 Sonus Festival will take the event to new heights thanks to a partnership with the world’s leading live events experience creator, Insomniac. Together with the mix of legends, top tastemakers and new stars on the line-up – as well as the beautiful setting of top party destination Zrce Beach – Sonus Festival 2025 will surely be the best event yet.

About Sonus Festival 2025

Would you believe that Sonus will already be in its 12th year in 2025? The festival will be brought to you by heavyweight event producers Time Warp, who have no less than thirty years of experience in genre-defining programming and We Love Sound, who stand as the foremost electronic music tastemakers in the Balkans with 20 years behind their belts. Add in to the mix experience creators Insomniac – known for their EDC events and production of some of the best festivals in the world, using state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation special effects – and…phew…we’ve got quite some event on our hands.

Sonus Festival 2025 - Credit: Benny Gasi — *Credit: Benny Gasi*

The festival’s mantra of “in music and nature we trust” is apparent with the stunning venues that are the open-air clubs in beautiful Novalja. These venues offer gorgeous views – with beautiful sunrises and sunsets – plus the opportunity for revellers to party on the sand, in the sea or under the stars. The main clubs of Aquarius, Papaya, and Kalypso will return as venues, whilst Noa Beach Club (previously just a sunrise afterparty venue) will also be an integral part of the programme in 2025. Brand new for next year will be the Noa Beach Stage; this will be Sonus’s first stage environment on the sand! Here you will be able to swim and dance in the water all week long.

Boat parties will of course return for 2025 (how could they not?!) – previous years have seen the likes of Archie Hamilton, Ellen Allien, Enzo Siragusa, Clara Cuvé, Paula Temple, and countless more all lay down varied and vital sets. Pop-up parties will also return, as will afterparties – one of the core elements of Sonus’s identity.

And if all of that doesn’t fill up your festival timetable, there’s plenty of fun and adventure to be had in the local area. From water sports to kayaking, rock climbing to quad biking, plus bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing – all just 10 minutes from the festival!

Sonus is produced BY ravers FOR ravers. Combining a curated soundtrack with top-tier production, blending together adventure, travel and culture, it’s no surprise that Sonus draws a like-minded, warm and welcoming crowd from all over the world.

Sonus Festival 2025 Line-Up

So who’s actually on the bill?

Well, appearing at Sonus Festival 2025 will be Drumcode boss Adam Beyer, Berghain paragon Ben Klock, German duo FJAAK, Italian titan Joseph Capriati, the melodic sounds of ARTBAT and Deborah De Luca, and the hard-edged grooves of Spain’s Indira Paganotto.

Trance and acid will be on display from DJ Heartstring and KI/KI, alongside off-kilter rave weapons from Filth on Acid label head Reinier Zonneveld live, the deft minimal of Ricardo Villalobos and Seth Troxler, and customary curveballs from Cocoon’s Sven Väth.

House and melodic sounds are catered for by the likes of Adriatique and Anetha, the organic depths of Saga duo Bedouin, and the new school beats of Ben Hemsley and Ben Sterling. Bass-heavy sounds from Fleur Shore and Gordo are featured alongside the floating melodies of Jan Blomqvist live, weighty cuts from Loco Dice, warehouse sounds from Mau P, progressive lushness from Miss Monique, hypnotic rollers from Vintage Culture, and a hybrid DJ set from WhoMadeWho, with many more to be announced.

Sonus Croatia 2025 will also see the return of the eminent Space Miami — a name synonymous with discerning electronic music curation and unrivalled after-hours — and LA’s Factory 93, known for its deferential homage to the spirit of the 90s underground, raw warehouse aesthetic, and the myriad spectrum of techno at its heart.

Tickets for Sonus Festival 2025

As mentioned, tickets for Sonus Festival will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday 4th December at 6pm CET. Set an alarm! Or better yet, sign up for a ticket alert at www.sonuscroatia.com/book.

General admission tickets are priced from €249, whilst VIP tickets (which include fast lane entry and access to special VIP areas, plus more) are priced from €349.

You can also purchase tickets with a deposit of just €19, with monthly payment instalments scheduled up to June 2025.

Accommodation for Sonus Festival 2025

There’s a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from villas and 5-star hotels to hostels, glamping tents and apartments. Full details of all of these options can be found at www.sonuscroatia.com/accommodation.

More info

Head to www.sonuscroatia.com for all the latest Sonus Festival news, or give them a follow on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or Twitter.

Sonus Festival
17th – 21st August 2025
Zrce Beach, island of Pag
www.sonuscroatia.com

Balance Croatia Line-Up Phase 1 Revealed + Ticket News

2nd December 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, Nightlife, Tisno

The new music festival in Croatia – Balance Croatia (Tisno, 8th – 11th August 2025) has revealed phase 1 of its line-up…and it’s a stunning one! The progressive and melodic house event is being brought to you by the leading Australian label Balance Music who will be celebrating 25 years next year. They are teaming up with brand partners The Soundgarden, Skyline Events and Super Progressive to bring to you a party like no other at The Garden Tisno. Read on below for more details of the Balance Croatia line-up for 2025.

Balance Croatia will be making full use of the festival site, from The Yard Stage with its incredible visuals to the Beach Stage for dancing on the sand and in the sea – a must for a festival on the Adriatic! Party amongst the trees at the much-treasured Olive Grove Stage and save part of yourself for the infamous boat parties. Balance Croatia will have it all.

Balance Croatia Line-Up News

So…who’s on the line-up then? Take a look at the wealth of names below – and just remember that this is just the first phase of the line-up reveal! Many more names will be added in due course.

Amonita
Anthony Pappa
Armen Miran
Budakid Danny Bonnici
Danny Howells
Dave Seaman
Death on the Balcony
Eelke Kleijn
Eli Nissan
Ezequiel Arias
Fish56Octagon
Forty Cats

Franky Wah
GMJ & Matter
Guy J
Guy Mantzur
Hannes Bieger live
Henry Saiz
Hernán Cattáneo
Jamie Stevens
Jeremy Olander
Kasey Taylor
Lost Desert
Miss Melera
Nick Warren

Nicolas Rada
Niki Sadeki
Quivver
Redfreya
Rodriguez Jr. live
Roy Rosenfeld
Sasha & John Digweed
Sébastien Léger
Simon Doty
Sinca
Tara Brooks
Tim Green

Balance Croatia will be an exciting and historic showcase of progressive and melodic house, spanning the decades, genres, and with international artists – both major stars and rising talent, which I believe has never been seen before on this scale at the one event for fans of this genre. We have also launched the Balance Croatia podcast featuring festival artists, with Eelke Kleijn delivering the first mix.
Tom Pandzic, founder of Balance

As Tom mentions, a special guest mix by Eelke Kleijn has been recorded to celebrate the Balance Croatia line-up news. Listen to it below:

Can you feel the excitement about Balance Croatia building?! I sure can! Many of the acts that will be appearing at the festival feel the same:

If you like our style of music, this is the best ever line up at one festival.
Hernan Cattaneo

Hernan Cattaneo - Balance Croatia Line-Up News — Hernan Cattaneo

I’m very excited to play the Balance Croatia event at The Garden Resort next year! I have a long history with Balance and this feels like a perfect get together!
Eelke Kleijn

So excited to be part of the Balance 25th anniversary celebrations next summer as they hold their first festival in Croatia. Balance have been a real torchbearer of our scene since the turn of the century and it was an honour and a privilege for Quivver and I to mix the latest album in their incredible DJ mix series. And it’s all happening at one of the most, unique, stunning party sites in Europe – whats not to love?
Dave Seaman

Dave Seaman - Balance Croatia Line-Up News — Dave Seaman

Tickets for Balance Croatia

As of today, 2nd December, tickets for Balance Croatia have gone on general sale. (Early bird tickets sold out in no time at all!) Head over to www.balancecroatia.com to snap them up. The first release of tickets has already sold out, but you can now purchase them for the second release price of €259 (plus a booking fee of €16.83) for the full three days and three nights of the event.

You can also choose to book with a deposit of just €50 by selecting “Payment Plan” when it comes to buying your tickets.

Accommodation for Balance Croatia

The official partner hotel for Balance Croatia is the Hotel Miran, which is just a 10-minute taxi or Uber ride away from The Garden Tisno. Here, you’ll be able to sip on a cocktail or two at the hotel bar whilst Balance resident DJs play. Enjoy some festival downtime in the hotel’s two pools or at its private beach!

Festival goers will also be able to choose from the many onsite accommodation options at The Garden Tisno, from glamping tents to apartments, airstream trailers to mobile homes. Clearly, there is something for everyone.

More info

Read more about the festival and what it’s all about at New for 2025 – Balance Croatia Festival, 8-11 August.

Keep up to date on all the latest news – including more Balance Croatia line-up info – on www.balancecroatia.com, or look them up on Facebook and Instagram.

New for 2025 – Balance Croatia Festival, 8-11 August

6th November 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, New, Nightlife, Tisno

Very exciting news for all keen Croatian festival goers – there’s a brand new festival on the calendar for 2025! Taking place in one of the best festival venues in Croatia, The Garden Tisno, the Balance Croatia Festival will be held 8th to 11th August 2025. This new electronic music festival will take place over three days and three nights over three stages, with fifty-plus artists and five thousand revellers – will you be one of them?!

About Balance Music and Balance Croatia

Balance Croatia is being brought to you by the Australian label Balance Music, who will next year celebrate 25 years in the music business under the visionary leadership of director Tom Pandzic. In that time they’ve gone from humble beginnings to become a global music presence in independent electronic music, shaping and documenting progressive dance music, fully deserving its status as a scene cornerstone.

The label’s iconic Balance Series mix compilation albums are truly spectacular, featuring legends such as Hernan Cattaneo, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Guy J, and Joris Voorn. Balance Music and sub-label Dawn till Dusk have also nurtured quality EP releases from both upcoming and established artists, fully showcasing progressive, melodic and organic house sounds.

The festival will be collaborating with leading brands The Soundgarden, SkylineEvents and Super Progressive to maintain the high level of music programming always associated with Balance!

“After 25 Years at the helm of Balance, I thought it was time to celebrate our illustrious history! The Balance Croatia Festival will be a unique gathering of passionate music lovers, unlike anything seen previously. We will honour 25 years of memories, and the times when music meant more. We’ve invited over 50 world-class artists to soundtrack the weekend on Croatia’s stunning Adriatic Coast in Tisno… Under the sun, on the beach, with you. We are also excited to be partnering with TheSoundgarden, Skyline Events, and Super Progressive for the inaugural Balance Croatia Festival.“
Balance Music Director Tom Pandzic

Balance Croatia Line-Up

The first phase of artists playing at Balance Croatia will be revealed on 21st November, so mark your calendars for that date! However, you can be sure that the best progressive and melodic acts will be appearing, from legends to the next generation of artists.

Tickets and Accommodation for Balance Croatia

Pre-sale tickets will be launched on 28th November so set your alarms! You can however sign-up to register for early bird tickets NOW on the website: www.balancecroatia.com.

Attendees to Balance Croatia can make use of many of The Garden Tisno’s accommodation offerings, including apartments, glamping tents, mobile homes and airstream trailers. There is also the official Balance Hotel (Hotel Miran) and beach cabins that can sleep 2 to 5 people.

Balance Croatia 2025 at The Garden Tisno — The Garden Tisno

About The Garden Tisno

Home to some of the most famous summer events in the country – such as Love International, Defected, Dimensions and Dekmantel – The Garden Tisno offers all partygoers a stunning festival venue and then some. Set around beautiful beaches next to crystal-clear water, there are three stages that will take Balance Croatia to the max.

At the heart of the site is The Yard Stage which dazzles with stunning visuals crafted for maximum vibes; it is surrounded by bars, food shacks, and all the essential festival facilities. The Beach Stage meanwhile provides breathtaking views and an extraordinary backdrop for all-day partying. And the Olive Grove, shaded by trees and conveniently located near the beach and amenities, serves as the perfect spot for both daytime lounging and nighttime raving.

And if you’ve ever attended The Garden Tisno before, you’ll know all about the famed Barbarella’s Discotheque. It’s just the place to dance all night under the stars.

More info

Full details about the festival can be found at www.balancecroatia.com. Do also keep tuned to their Facebook and Instagram pages for all the latest news.

Balance Croatia
8th – 11th August 2025
The Garden, Tisno
www.balancecroatia.com

Sonus 2024 reveals more headliners, back-to-back sets and stage breakdowns

7th June 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Nightlife, Pag

The 11th edition of Sonus Festival (18th – 22nd August 2024, Zrce Beach, island of Pag) has just this week revealed a whole heap of exciting news for this year’s event – including more headliners, details of back-to-back sets and stage breakdowns. And single-day tickets have also just been released – so if you can’t make the full five days of the festival, you can still have a slice of epic Sonus fun.

One of the first festivals to arrive in the region, Sonus is known for putting the music first whether it’s at one of the best open-air clubs in Europe, at Sonus’ boat parties or at its afterparties. And that’s not all the festival is about, as there’s so much more for you to enjoy; from kayaking to rock climbing and quad bike adventures or bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing, or downtime with some wellness and relaxation. Novalja, on the doorstep of Zrce Beach, also provides a cultural fix with its history, architecture and wonderful cuisine options.

Head down to Sonus Festival this summer for all this and more, set on a gorgeous beach with stunning scenery and the twinkling Adriatic Sea as a backdrop.

More headliners and back-to-back sets for Sonus 2024

So, who’s been added to the headliners? Paradise founder and global house tastemaker Jamie Jones, as well as long-time techno pioneer, Berghain mainstay and Figure label head Len Faki. The fearless, London-based HE.SHE.THEY. resident SYREETA – known for her adventurous, multi-genre selections – will also be on the bill, as will endlessly innovative tech house producer and electrifying DJ Wade.

If that’s not enough, special, three-hour back-to-back sets are also now part of this year’s Sonus. These back-to-backs allow artists to sonically meander in unison; Jamie Jones will pair off with the Metamorfosi founder Joseph Capriati for what will be a deep dive into the freshest house and techno, while Loco Dice B2B Seth Troxler will see the two titans serve up their thrilling, party-starting sounds, weighty grooves and colourful curveballs.

These names have been added to what is already a truly spectacular line-up – see www.sonus-festival.com for the full list. Do also head on over to Sonus’ Instagram page to see the full day-by-day schedule.

Credit: Sonus Festival 2024 — CreditL Sonus Festival

Tickets for Sonus 2024

Tickets for the five-day festival are still available, priced at €189 including fees. If you want to treat yourself, why not go for a VIP ticket – priced at €350 including fees – which includes access to a special VIP area, plus access to a separate entrance and fast lane entry.

Also just released are single-day tickets which are priced at €65/€75€85 including fees. VIP day tickets are priced at €105/€115 including fees.

Snap up your tickets for Sonus 2024 at www.sonus-festival.com/book/tickets.

You can also build your own package for the festival which includes tickets (of course) plus accommodation, airport transfers and extras such as opening part tickets and access to shuttle buses.

More info

All the news on Sonus Festival can be found on the official website www.sonus-festival.com.

LMF Festival to hit Zagreb in early June

22nd May 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Nightlife, Zagreb

The fourth electronic-based LMF Festival is almost upon us, taking place in Zagreb on 7th and 8th June 2024. This year, world-class DJs such as Dom Dolla, Argy, Chris Lake, Mind Against, Claptone, Matroda, Dubfire, Sam Paganini will all be on the decks, with many more names appearing as well. It’s a true mix of regional and domestic talent!

Hosted in the gorgeous setting of Lake Jarun in the southwestern part of Zagreb – a short hop by tram and/or bus from the city centre – LMF will offer a true festival experience for any electronic fan. With top-notch production, creative stage designs (including aboard a Zagreb tram!) across its three stages, super tasty food options, chill zones and art displays across the site it’s a must for all festival fans.

And Zagreb is such a welcoming destination, with so much to see and do – you can spend your days exploring the city with all its excellent sights, activities, gastronomic delights, experiences and more and then partying at LMF Festival at night. Zagreb is also super easy to reach these days (see our Getting to Zagreb page) with flights from the UK, Ireland, all over Europe and beyond to Croatia’s capital. It also has an very, very wide choice of accommodation with something for all budgets and tastes.

All in all, LMF will be an unforgettable weekend in a stunning location, creating memories that will stay with revellers for some time!

Get a feel for the festival with LMF’s 2023 aftermovie:

LMF Festival (Lake Jarun, Zagreb, 7th & 8th June) 2024

LMF Festival Line-Up

As ever, the best in house, dance and techno music will be showcased at LMF Festival!

One of the most sought-after DJs in the world, Dom Dolla, will be leading this year’s star-studded lineup; the Australian maestro is behind hits like “Take It” and “San Frandisco” which have become anthems of electronic music. Argy also stands out as a long-time underground favourite who mixes up lassi house and techno with his own fresh sound, while Briton Chris Lake has always explored different genres and created his own distinctive sound that combines elements of house, tech-house and similar. His hits “Changes,” “Operator,” and “Turn Off The Lights” are real classics.

LMF Festival (Lake Jarun, Zagreb, 7th & 8th June) 2024 Line-up

Recognisable by his gold bird mask, hypnotic rhythms and seductive melodies, Claptone is a magical DJ who brings real soul to his sets. He plays all over the world and has his own Ibiza party ‘The Masquerade’.

Also performing will be the hugely popular Matroda, well-known to this audience Mind Against, and the icon of Italian electronics, Sam Paganini. They will be joined by big names from the regional and domestic electronic scene: Bosk, Dallerium, Damir Hoffman, Danceelectric, Discopolis, DJ Jock, Einfakinn, Ilija Đoković, Joe2shine, Kosta Radman, Kraundler, Lanna Lokka, Luka Kosty, Mjuz, Percassi, Tomo in der Mühlen, Vedran Car, Viktor, and Yakka.

Tickets for LMF Festival

Tickets are priced at just £57.44 per person, or £43.08 per person if you opt for the 3+1 ticket package. (Buy 4 tickets for the price of 3!)

VIP tickets are priced at £106.06 per person, which includes a special VIP entrance & exit point, Uplifted VIP area, VIP tables for reservations, VIP bottle packages, VIP hostesses, premium restrooms, premium drinks, VIP staff, an official VIP wristband and access to all festival stages. You can opt for 3+1 VIP ticket package as well.

You can purchase tickets at www.lmffestival.com.

More info

All news about the festival can be found on the official website, www.lmffestival.com or on Instagram and Facebook.

LMF Festival
7th & 8th June 2024
Lake Jarun
Zagreb
www.lmffestival.com

Gates of Agartha 2024 returns to the amazing Cave Romane near Pula

29th March 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Nightlife, Pula

Following an amazing debut event at the historic Cave Romane near Pula last year, Gates of Agartha 2024 will return to this amazing venue on the 7th and 8th June 2024. The epic event will see more headliners than ever before perform, with Adriatique, Bedouin, Dixon, Vintage Culture, Seth Troxler, TSHA and Avantgart Tabldot all already on the line-up.

The festival will once again combine a truly historic setting – just a stone’s throw from Pula with its mix of historic Roman sights and modern amenities – with a contemporary soundtrack from the cutting edge of melodic house and techno.

New for 2024 are exclusive experience packages to make your festival experience even more extraordinary. Full experience packages include a luxurious stay at the Pula Brioni Hotel – indulge in world-class amenities and enjoy breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea. Also exclusive to full-experience package holders is a special pre-party that will be held at the historic Pula Castle on the Thursday before the festival.

Join 4000 other revellers on a mystical journey to an ancient realm at this year’s Gates of Agartha!

About Gates of Agartha

Brothers Yaaz and Yalim Acar are the team behind Gates of Agartha, having first established the Echoes From Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. They’ve teamed up with local driving force BSH Events which specialises in hosting events at unique venues around Croatia and the wider region.

The 2023 event in Croatia was declared the Best New Regional Festival at the Ambassador Awards.

About the venue – the Cave Romane

The festival is once again being held at the truly magical Cave Romane – an ancient quarry, carved into 50-metre-high limestone walls, that first existed in Roman times. The quarry was crucial to the construction of the famous Pula Arena during the reign of Emperor Vespasian.

Located near the small village of Vinkuran, just outside Pula, Cave Romane stands as a reminder of ancient craftsmanship and the architectural legacy of the Roman Empire. Legend has it that Cave Romane was a sacred place for ancient tribes and mystical beings which resonates with the broader tapestry of myths surrounding Istria’s enchanting reputation as ‘Terra Magica.’

For the full two days of the Gates of Agartha, the cave will come alive with a bespoke projection mapping show in collaboration with the cutting-edge media collective OUCHHH. They will transform the cave into an immersive and wondrous place to dance to world-class music.

Tickets for Gates of Agartha 2024

Regular tickets for the two-day event are currently priced at £127.13 whilst VIP tickets are priced at £180.44. VIP tickets allow entry into a special elevated VIP area, as well as a VIP bar and fast-track entry. Backstage tickets – which have all the benefits of the VIP tickets plus entry into the backstage area – are priced at £328.08.

As I’ve mentioned, it’s also possible to book packages for Gates of Agartha 2024 that include festival tickets plus hotel or villa accommodation.

To book tickets, head to www.gatesofagartha.com.

More info

Check out the official Gates of Agartha website for all the latest news, and do also look them up on Instagram, Facebook and Soundcloud.

Gates of Agartha 2024
7th & 8th June 2024
Cave Romane, near Pula
www.gatesofagartha.com

Sonus Festival 2024 announces its first wave of acts

7th February 2024/0 Comments/in Festivals in Croatia, Fun, Nightlife

The most authentic underground house and techno festival in Croatia, Sonus Festival 2024 (18th – 22nd August 2024, Zrce Beach), has announced its first wave of acts that will be appearing on the bill this year. And it’s looking to be a truly stellar line-up – the biggest and best yet for the festival’s eleventh edition, with a mix of artists brand-new to the event and returning favourites.

Acts such as 999999999, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Archie Hamilton, Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann, Chris Stussy, Dax J, Ellen Allien, Enzo Siragusa, I Hate Models, Indira Paganotto, John Summit, Joseph Capriati, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Reinier Zonneveld live, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Robert Hood, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Seth Troxler, Stephan Bodzin live, Sven Väth, UMEK, Vintage Culture and more will all feature.

Sonus Festival 2024 Line-Up

On the techno side of things, you’ll find Drumcode boss and global techno titan Adam Beyer, revered Berghain duo Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann and hard-edged sounds from Dax J. Melodic techno will be on show from Italian star Deborah De Luca, with blistering beats from Héctor Oaks and I Hate Models, and Neapolitan loops from Music On’s Marco Carola plus tastemaking sounds from breakout Spanish DJ Indira Paganotto

Moving on to cult heroes Seth Troxler, Ricardo Villalobos and Richie Hawtin to give the crowds some mind-melting minimal, plus more from Detroit’s Robert Hood and DJ Holographic.

Cocoon ringleader Sven Väth will be serving up some colourful curveballs, hard techno and acid will be on full show with Reinier Zonneveld live, and stunning synth-heavy soundscapes will be performed to the max from the revered Stephan Bodzin live.

Ibiza favourite Joseph Capriati will be presenting house and all its variants, whilst there will be heavy low ends from Desolat founder Loco Dice and dub, tech and garage blends from FUSE man Enzo Siragusa.

UK sounds will be served up by party starter Archie Hamilton, with prog from the innovative Ukrainian Miss Monique, and house, breaks and minimal from Dutch wunderkind Chris Stussy.

And plenty more names too!

Tickets for Sonus Festival 2024

Tickets are available now at https://www.sonus-festival.com/book.

A regular ticket costs €219 (including fees) which includes access to all three clubs for the five days and five nights of the festival plus more than fifteen parties.

VIP tickets – which offer the above plus special VIP areas, separate entrances and fast lane entry – cost €350 (including fees).

You can also opt for a ticket + accommodation package, with hostels, hotels, villas and apartments all available.

You can also get tickets for a special pre-festival opening party on 17th August 2024 with Alignment, BIIA and Shlømo – tickets for this cost €35 (including fees).

Additional passes will also be available for boat parties.

About Sonus Festival 2024

Sonus Festival offers up the perfect mix of adventure travel and music to give you the best holiday experience. The festival was one of the first international events to arrive in Croatia and is still at the forefront of the Adriatic movement thanks to its “in music and nature we trust” ethos.

Fans from all over the world descend on Zrce Beach on the island of Pag for Sonus to fully enjoy the event produced by ravers, for ravers. Every detail will be taken care of in spectacular fashion – from production and curation to sound and visuals. Revellers will be able to dance from dusk to dawn in stunning open-air venues in this beautiful island location, with views over the glimmering Adriatic Sea.

Sonus Festival Beach Fun — Beach fun at Sonus Festival (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)

And if you want something else to enjoy apart from the music, the local area offers all sorts of activities to suit everyone – whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a lover of relaxation. There’s water sports, kayaking, rock lining, quad bike hire, bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing and so much more. The local town of Novalja is a beautiful town with a historic harbour, plenty of restaurants and much more to explore too.

More info

Keep updated with all the latest news on the Sonus website, or follow them on social media: @sonusfestival (Facebook), @sonusfestival (Instagram) and @sonus_festival (Twitter/X).

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