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

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.

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Sonus Festival 2024

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.

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Sonus Festival

More info

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

LMF Festival

LMF Festival to hit Zagreb in early June

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.

LMF Festival

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.

LMF Festival

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.

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

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

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

Gates of Agartha 2024

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.

Gates of Agartha 2024

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.

Gates of Agartha 2024

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.

Gates of Agartha 2024

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

Sonus Festival 2024 announces its first wave of acts

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

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.

Sonus Festival 2024
Aquarius (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)
Sonus Festival 2024
Aquarius (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)

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!

Sonus Festival 2024
Kalypso (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)

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.

Sonus Festival 2024
Papaya (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)

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.

Sonus Festival 2024
The island of Pag (Courtesy of Sonus Festival)

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).

Hospitality on the Beach 2024

Hospitality on the Beach 2024 reveals line-up

One of the top festivals in Croatia – Hospitality on the Beach (Tisno, 2nd – 9th July 2024) – has revealed its full 2024 line-up and there are some fantastic names playing at this drum and bass heaven on the Adriatic Sea!

Hospitality on the Beach 2024

About Hospitality on the Beach

The festival is brought to you by the leading UK drum & bass label Hospital Records, known for its focus on the drum and bass community and for covering all styles of drum and bass, from liquid to jungle, rollers to jump up, minimal to neuro and everything in between. Hospitality on the Beach debuted in 2018 and has evolved into the event we all know and love today – one that offers truly unforgettable moments in a stunning beachside setting to all party-goers. The party heads back to its routes next summer to offer an intimate experience like no other.

Once again, Hospitality on the Beach will be held at the impressive Garden Tisno resort, which has everything a festivalgoer could possibly want and need! From a sun-kissed private beach to multiple stages to immerse yourself in DnB at all times of day (especially during the unreal sunsets and epic sunrises); crazy boat parties to the world-famous open-air afterparty spot Barbarella’s Discotheque.

Hospitality on the Beach

The exclusive venue, The Garden Resort, boasts a sun-kissed private beach and multiple stages where you can indulge in DnB from across the spectrum with epic views, unreal sunsets and dazzling sunrises with like-minded music lovers. You can expect days spent under Croatia’s blissful blue skies, some of the craziest boat parties in the world and raving until the sun rises at the world-famous al fresco afterparty spot, Barbarellas Discotheque. Hospitality On The Beach truly is for everyone. It’s a movie of your own making with options to rave, relax or explore the local culture and cuisine of Croatia. Explore the town of Tisno which offers amazing seafood restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries and gelato shops; or take a day trip to the many surrounding sights, or simply chill on the beach. 

“The Garden is a really special place for the whole Hospitality family. There’s an unparalleled sense of unity among our fans from across the globe, coming together to celebrate the full spectrum of drum & bass music. There are no barriers, no VIP areas, no exclusivity – just ravers and artists sharing the best Summer D&B week of the year. We’re buzzing to return to our second home, nestled on the beautiful Adriatic shores of Tisno, Croatia”

Chris Gossowner & Managing Director of Hospital Records 

And that’s not all! The nearby town of Tisno has lots of offer (think amazing seafood restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries and gelato shops) and there are plenty of awesome day trips to other towns, cities, islands and national parks for you to enjoy too.

Hospitality on the Beach

Hospitality on the Beach 2024 – Line Up

Playing across the epic Garden Resort’s four stages next summer will be some of drum and bass’s hottest artists including A.M.C, Alix Perez, Camo & Krooked, DJ Marky, Fabio & Grooverider, Flava D, Kings Of The Rollers & Inja, Lens, LTJ Bukem, Metrik, P Money X Whiney, Sub Focus and so many, many more.

And some of the most pioneering labels, brands and artists will be curating their own soundtrack as stage hosts including Hospitality, 1985 Music, Blackout, Critical, Detonate, DJ Marky & Friends, Modus, 25 Years Of Respect, Run, 20 Years of Shogun Audio and Spearhead.

Head to www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/lineup to see all the exciting news about the line-up.

Hospitality on the Beach

Hospitality on the Beach 2024 – Tickets and Accommodation

Tickets are on sale now with the second release of tickets available to buy, priced at £190 plus booking fee.

You can also opt for a “group of 5” offer if you’re going to be heading down to Tisno with your mates – this brings down each individual ticket to £170 (plus booking fee). You can also purchase a ticket with payments available from just £28.57 a month.

Head to www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/book-tickets to see all the ticketing options and to snap up your tickets today!

There will be official Hospitality on the Beach 2024 accommodation which will be a mix of hotel and beach cabins. Located just a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the festival site, this will be the perfect way to start your festival day each day – meet like-minded festival-goers as you sip a cocktail on Hotel Miran’s terrace bar, soundtracked by Hospitality resident DJs, or take a refreshing dip in one of two swimming pools or the hotel’s private beach that overlooks the picturesque Adriatic Sea. Sounds ideal, right?

More accommodation will also be available at The Garden Resort itself, including apartments, luxury mobile homes, hostels and camping options.

Hospitality on the Beach

Getting there

The Garden Tisno is roughly halfway between Zadar and Split Airports – take a look at our Getting to Split and Getting to North Dalmatia pages for full details of all the airlines flying to these airports from the UK, Ireland and from all over Europe.

More info

Do check out the official Hospitality on the Beach website for all details about the festival, and look them up on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for all the latest news.

Hospitality on the Beach
Gates of Agartha

Joseph Capriati and others added to Gates of Agartha Line-Up

The epic new two-day festival Gates of Agartha, taking place in a former Roman quarry near Pula (23rd & 24th June 2023), today revealed the addition of some top names appearing at the event. Added to the Gates of Agartha line-up are Joseph Capriati, Aldo Morro, Lea Kdoch, Marcel b2b Marin Biocic, Mene (who will play b2b w/ Pablo Panda) and Zoe Dona. Already on the bill are Marco Carola, Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, Chris Stussy, Echonomist, Pablo Panda, The Ace Brothers and many more.

Gates of Agartha line-up

Joseph Capriati is a bona fide techno tastemaker who has been a resident on the legendary BBC Radio 1 and who always shows the breadth and depth of his sound across his sets and productions. He plays a wide range of house, techno, groovy, personal influences and much more having made a big impact in Ibiza at Amnesia with his carefully curated Metamorfosi parties. They were immersive showcases of his skills named after his wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label.

Bespoke Projection Mapping Collaboration with OUCHHH

As well as exciting Gates of Agartha line-up news, it has been revealed that the festival will feature a bespoke projection mapping show in collaboration with cutting-edge media collective OUCHHH. A visual fusion of history and innovation is set to illuminate the towering walls of Cave Romane.

Gates of Agartha

About Gates of Agartha

Gates of Agartha is a festival brought to you by the same team behind the wondrous Echoes from Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. This event is the first of their new destination series events which will explore mystical and mythical places around the world; place where art, culture and history collide. 

And where better to host such an event than the spectacular Cave Romane, a former Roman quarry where for centuries Istrian limestone was extracted – a material used frequently in the Roman Empire to construct important buildings such as the Colosseum in Rome.

The quarry will host immersive and cutting-edge lighting technology as well as world-class sound systems for the Gates of Agartha, offering a unique experience for every festivalgoer.

Gates of Agartha

Tickets for Gates of Agartha

Tickets for the two-day event are priced at $75 and can be purchased on the Shotgun website.

Gates of Agartha
23rd & 24th June 2023
Cave Romane, near Pula
@gatesofagartha

SunceBeat Credit: Hannah Metcalfe

This year’s SunceBeat could be the last ever

The organisers behind the wildly popular festival SunceBeat (20th – 27th July 2023) – the longest-running festival in Tisno, now in its 14th year – have just announced that this year will likely be the last time the festival will be held in Croatia. SunceBeat will definitely not return in 2024, and the team are still deciding on the future – whether to return to Croatia or to continue in a new location in Europe. This is down to a combination of factors, and the SunceBeat team need to take a break after 2023 and develop other ideas. The festival’s big sister event, The Southport Weekender, will continue each Spring in the UK, however.

this year's SunceBeat

All of this means that this year’s SunceBeat will be an absolute blast! Festival founders Alex Lowes and Nick Connolly plus the whole extended team will be sure to put on an absolutely memorable event, celebrating SunceBeat’s enduring legacy with one final get-together this summer. Some of the seminal artists that have played a part in the festival’s identity as well as debut sets from Body & Soul NYC: (Joe Claussell – Danny Krivit – Francois K), Kruder & Dorfmeister (DJ SET) and DJ Spoony plus Kenny Dope, David Morales, Danilo Plessow (MCDE) and his live band Another Taste, Hunee, Antal, Osunlade, Tony Humphries, Children of Zeus (live) and many more.

We’ve made some brilliant friends on this journey which has taken us from the early Petrcane days when the whole idea of festivals in Croatia was in its infancy to the more recent years in Tisno where we’ve amped up our ambition and scale. Throughout this we’ve always kept to our roots in the artists we’ve booked and the amazing and loyal crowd we’ve cultivated through the years, essentially a distillation of The Southport Weekender in terms of our ethos and musical scope. Making so many friends, building these relationships and being lucky to come to this gorgeous part of the world each year has always been the highlight for myself, Nick and the wider SuncéBeat team, and not coming next summer is going to hurt us all. We will dearly miss Croatia’s warm welcome, Tisno’s intimacy and the fantastic festival site at the Garden Resort, the boat parties and of course Barbarella’s.

So this summer is going to be all about celebrating the good times we’ve had – and we have had many – and to party with all of our favourite guests day and night. We know SuncéBeat’s made an indelible imprint in the history of Croatian festivals and the memories will last long, and we expect July to be extra special and a chance to say goodbye to what we have created here in a suitably fitting style.

Alex Lowes, SunceBeat co-founder
SunceBeat Credit: Hannah Metcalfe
Credit: Hannah Metcalfe
SunceBeat Credit: Colin William
Credit: Colin William

Be sure to join the global partygoers at this intimate festival in beautiful Tisno for one final spectacular event – you’ll want to be there as the crowd doubtless sheds a tear or two when dawn rises for the final show at legendary open-air club Barbarella’s.

We’ve thought long and hard over this decision and we have to be realistic – myself and Nick have faced many challenges in the last three years running SuncéBeat and ever more so as we now approach this 14th and final edition. Being independent is an integral part of who we are and always will be, but it adds to all of the other factors you need to go well for any event on our festival’s level to work. It’s not been an easy decision – it’s frankly been very painful to come to – but also we know it’s the right one and the essence of SuncéBeat will continue in a new guise elsewhere in Europe. And whilst I would always say you never know, I do feel that this is our last Croatian odyssey. So we’re going to conclude SuncéBeat with as big a bang as possible for everyone and make a memorable last party which will have Tisno rocking. We want to give everyone the best memories and something to cherish. It’s been a wonderful, bonkers and love-filled journey.

Alex Lowes, SunceBeat co-founder

SunceBeat 2023

Tickets for SunceBeat can be purchased at suncebeat.com. They are priced at £255 (plus booking fee) for the entire 7-day long festival; you can also buy a 4-day weekend pass for £200 (plus booking fee).

Additionally, day passes are also available, priced at £30, £55 or £60 (plus booking fee) depending on the day you choose to attend.

Tickets for the epic boat parties go on sale at 10am (UK time) on Thursday 1st June – be sure to go to the SunceBeat website to snap them up as they’ll go quickly!

SunceBeat 2023
20th – 27th July 2023
The Garden, Tisno
suncebeat.com

This year's Suncebeat

Brand new festival Gates of Agartha to take place in a Roman quarry near Pula

There’s a brand new festival for Croatia’s events calendar and it’s one that will take place in a very impressive location! Gates of Agartha (23rd – 24th June 2023) will be held in Cave Romane, a historic Roman quarry near Pula that was in use for centuries by the Romans to extract Istrian limestone – a material that was used to build the Colosseum in Rome. How impressive is that?!

Gates of Agartha

About Gates of Agartha & Line-Up

The two-day festival will blend together the past and the present, combining the region’s rich history with its wonderful and vibrant culture.

On the bill will be Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus, classy tech house from Italian titan Marco Carola, new school Dutch house star Chris Stussy, Spanish hit maker Dennis Cruz, Greek mainstay Echonomist, plus more from Pablo Panda and The Ace Brothers. There’s also a special guest that is yet to be announced. It’s a great line-up for what will surely be a spine-tingling event.

Gates of Agartha
Credit: Julian Duval

The festival is brought to you by the same people behind the Echoes from Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. This festival in Croatia is the first of their new series of destination events that explore mystical and mythical places around the world ad where art, culture and history collide. 

Gates of Agartha is also being held in partnership with local promoters BSH Events, renowned in Croatia for their out-of-the-box approach to unique venues. Clearly, they’ve knocked it out of the park in this case! Cave Romane will be lit up with immersive and cutting-edge lighting technology, as well as filled with world-class sound systems.

Gates of Agartha
Credit: Julian Duval
Gates of Agartha
Credit: Julian Duval

4000 partygoers are expected to attend the two days of the festival, mixing festivities at Cave Romane with everything Pula has to offer as well – amazing ancient architecture, wonderful cuisine and more.

Tickets for Gates of Agartha

Tickets for the event are priced at $150 and can be purchased here.

Gates of Agartha
Credit: Julian Duval

More info

Find out more about this wonderful event on Instagram, where all the latest news will be revealed.

Gates of Agartha
23rd – 24th June 2023
Cave Romane, near Pula, Istria
www.instagram.com/gatesofagartha

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SunceBeat Credit: Colin William

First wave of artists for SunceBeat 2023 revealed

The 14th edition of the epic Suncebeat is back in Tisno this summer (20th – 27th July 2023) and just a few days ago the first wave of artists appearing was announced. SunceBeat will be going back to its roots this year, as the team bring together some of the original artists as well as honing in on the global sounds which make the festival so unique – there will be the best of house, disco, Afro, Soul, Garage, R&B and funk on offer. Names on the bill include acts such as DJ Spoony, Kenny Dope, David Morales, Hunee, Children of Zeus (live), DJ Spen and Friends and more! (See more details further in this post.)

SunceBeat 2023 First Names Revealed

The Garden Resort, Tisno is the perfect venue for SunceBeat (the region’s longest-running festival) – all the usual spectacular elements such as intimate beach-side dancing, bouncing boat parties, the mesmeric Olive Grove, the open-air club Barbarella’s and headline artists on the Garden Stage will be there. And with plenty of restaurants, bars, hidden covers and intimate beaches in the general area, SunceBeat really does offer an amazing festival experience and holiday in one.

SunceBeat 2023 © Photography by Hannah Metcalfe (www.hannahmetcalfe.co.uk)
Photography by Hannah Metcalfe

SunceBeat 2023 Line-Up

The full list of artists announced so for include debuts from Body & Soul NYC: (Joe Claussell – Danny Krivit – Francois K), Kruder & Dorfmeister (DJ SET) and DJ Spoony with Kenny Dope, David Morales, Danilo Plessow (MCDE) and his live band Another Taste, Hunee, Antal, Osunlade, Tony Humphries, Children of Zeus (live), DJ Spen and Friends, Marcellus Pittman, Djeff, Da Capo, Ash Lauryn, Lakuti, DJ Emii, Helen Ting, Quentin Harris, Rich Medina, Sadar Bahar, Terry Hunter, Young Pulse and Frankie Feliciano. There are further debuts from Black Loops, Crackazat and Jihad Muhammad.

They are joined by Afshin, Alan King, Analogue Soul, Atjazz, Aura, Craig Smith, Demented Soul, Dreem Teem (DJ Spoony & Mikee B), Emmaculate, Felipe Gordon, Frankie Feliciano, Greg Gauthier, Helen Ting, John Morales, Jovonn, Kiko Navarro, Kapela, Karlainthemix, Manoo, MC Rankin, Muscle Cars, Natasha Kitty Kat, Neil Pierce, Norris ‘Da Boss’ Windross, Reelsoul, Rocco Rodamaal, Ronnie Herel, Sarah Main, Souldynamic, Sy Sez, The Journey Men and Wayne Williams.

There are live PAs Dawn Tallman, Aaron K. Gray, Tasha Larae and Michelle John over the week. And stage takeovers are revealed from Body & Soul (NYC), Cabeau Music, DJ Spen & Friends, DJ Spoony presents UK Garage In the Sun, Djoon Paris 20 Years Anniversary, Mi Soul Radio, Space Grapes Stage featuring Another Taste (live) plus Danilo Plessow (MCDE) & friends and Terry Hunter presents Chicago’s Chosen Few DJs.

“We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting ready for the 14th edition of SunceBeat and all of the team are very proud of our first wave of artists. As always, we’ve got a mix of some super-hot talent breaking through and some familiar faces who know us well; some artists haven’t played for us for some time now, and we made a decision to get back to our musical roots by bringing these guys back. There’s plenty more to come and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to SunceBeat.”

Alex Lowes, SunceBeat founder
SunceBeat Credit: Colin William
Credit: Colin William

Tickets for Suncebeat 2023

Tickets for the full 7 days of the festival are priced at £235 (plus booking fee). If you can’t quite make the full festival, it’s possible to buy a 4-day weekend pass (for entry Friday 21st to Monday 24th July) for £200 (plus booking fee).

You can also buy group versions of both of these tickets – pay for 4 tickets and get 5! The group version of the 7-day pass works out to £164 (plus b.f.) per person, whilst the 4-day version is £140 per person (plus b.f.).

Tickets can be bought online at suncebeat.com/tickets. Tickets to boat parties cost extra.

SunceBeat Credit: Colin William
Credit: Colin William

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More info

You can get full details on this year’s festival on the official SunceBeat website, and do also check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube for all the latest news!

SunceBeat 2023
20th – 27th July 2023
The Garden Tisno
suncebeat.com

Hospitality on the Beach

Hospitality on the Beach 2023 returns to Tisno

Drum & bass enthusiasts will be delighted by the news that Hospitality on the Beach 2023 will be returning to the stunning Garden Tisno for 7 days of D&B paradise! On from 4th to 11th July 2023, the festival will once again be held in a location that is very special to all of the Hospitality family. After all, they know how important it is to get maximum fun, sun and raving done with minimal travel time and effort! You can expect days spent under blissful blue skies, floating on the crystal clear Adriatic waters, whilst gearing up for a full spectrum of D&B spread across four incredible stages, all just a stone’s throw from each other.

And that’s not all! There are wellness and sports activities on site, such as massages, yoga and volleyball – should you wish to take things a bit easy. And if you want to explore a little further afield, there’s the stunning Krka National Park close by, or head to a local konoba for a tasty local meal.

Whatever holiday pace you choose just make sure it’s at 174bpm!

Hospitality on the Beach 2023

Hospitality on the Beach 2023 Line-Up

The spectacular line-up for Hospitality on the Beach 2023 has already been revealed and there are some BIG names on the bill. Expect to see Andy C, Wilkinson, Degs, Eva Lazarus, Makoto, London Elektricity, Flava D, Charlie Tee, Murdock, Camo and Krooked, Matrix and many, many more with more names still to be added! There are also plenty of MCs and Residents to delight the crowds too,

Tickets for Hospitality on the Beach 2023

Tickets for the festival are selling out quickly, and they’re already on the third release. Tickets are currently priced at £190 (plus booking fee) and it’s possible to pay on a payment plan. Tickets can be purchased at www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/book-tickets.

Accommodation for Hospitality on the Beach 2023

New for 2023 – Hospitality on the Beach have sourced their own hotel that’s just a 20-minute walk away! You can book sea view or park view rooms (either option sleeping 2) or opt for one of the very fun hotel beach cabins (which still allow access to all hotel amenities) that can sleep 2, 3, 4 or 5 people. You can book either of these accommodation options when booking your tickets at www.hospitalityonthebeach.com/book-tickets.

More info

For all the latest Hospitality on the Beach news, head of the official Hospitalty website, or check them out on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Hospitality on the Beach 2023
4th – 11th July, The Garden Tisno
www.hospitalityonthebeach.com