The Next Benicassim
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If you have been to Benicassim recently you will have noticed a shift in the atmosphere of late, a change in the average party-goer who flocks there. Listening to the background noise on the beaches, there is a clamber in the air that wasn't there before. It is the sound of 17 year old trust fund babies, and screeching sixth formers, on the verge of university and jumping on the Beni -bandwagon before they disembark.
 The sense of a secret being let out is heartrending for those who have been flying to Spain religiously for a number of years. But now there is an alternative, The Spirit of Burgas Festival.The Spirit of Burgas is a festival situated right on the tip of the Bulgarian coast, facing out on the Black Sea with gorgeous white sandy beaches. The event occurs toward the end of the Summer Holidays (15th-17th of Aug) and is the perfect setting for one last hootenanny to see out festival season. Temperatures reach high 20's- low 30's (Celsius) during this month, so sun lotion and swim wear is essential.
Having gained steadily in popularity, The Spirit of Burgas now has over 23,000 fans on Facebook and this number will only increase as people get wind of this new foreign adventure by word of mouth. But there is a two year window, perhaps a little longer as no one can predict the future, when this event will remain a relatively underground European music festival. Prices for weekend and day tickets are also very reasonable, 60 EURO and 25 EURO respectively. However, prices vary on the door, so make sure you get yours well in advance.
It is key to not this festival still has the pull of a niche dance festival and all of the live bands who love to play in front of the best crowds embrace this festival with open arms. The line-up over the last few years has continued to improve in quality, and standards were at an all-time high in 2011 as Moby graced the main stage and rocked through some of his best loved hits, many coming from his seminal album Play.
Former headliners also include the greatest living proponents of hardcore dance and dirty bass, The Prodigy. Some other star names who have played there include Groove Armada, King Roc of Ministry of Sound, Pendulum, Shy FX and Fun Lovin' Criminals. 2012 promises to be a bumper year.
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Hip-Hop at Glastonbury
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Ever since Noel Gallagher opened the can of worms as to whether Jay Z, the biggest hip-hop artist in the world, should headline Glastonbury so much has changed. In the immediate aftermath, the contentious debate raged on in all quarters of society, as people questioned whether hip-hop had a place in Britain's most historic music festival.
Glastonbury is the most prestigious rock and roll festival in Britain, perhaps even the world, with headliners in the past have included hall of famers like Pink Floyd, The Who, Radiohead, and Oasis. Change is never accepted lightly, and the announcement that Jay-Z would be headlining was met with shock and horror by many purists.
The Oasis frontman famously quipped: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm not having hip-hop at Glastonbury. It's wrong." Noel contended that such a line-up choice on the prestigious Saturday night slot would bring to question the history and the roots of the much loved festival.
The war of words raged on, as Jay Z replied: “We don't play guitars, Noel, but hip-hop has put in its work like any other form of music.”
The Brooklyn Wrapper continued, saying: “This headline show is just a natural progression. Rap music is still evolving. We have to respect each other's genre of music and move forward …. I've never ever had a show that's caused this much of a stir so I'm really looking forward to it.” Jay performed that night in 2008, coming onto stage with a pearl white electric guitar and playing a version of the influential Oasis track Wonderwall, before ripping into his own hit 99 Problems. The event was a star studded occasion, with Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow watching on from the side of the stage, as Jay Z blew the crowd away. Critics and fans alike congratulated Jay Z on an amazing showpiece, and a seminal Glastonbury moment.
Now, after Jay-Z's watershed performance, a number of hip-hop and rap stars have headlined some of the premier music festivals in the UK. Kanye West took centre stage at Wireless, and Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce, was then inducted into the annals of Glastonbury folk history as she headlined with great aplomb in 2011.
Tags: Glastonbury, Jay Z, Hip-Hop, Noel Gallagher
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Become A Festival Organiser
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Organising your own music festival or event is something that many people would love to have a go at. But often people are put off by the idea there is a lot of work and studying to do beforehand. This is true and you’ll have to spend some time in learning the trade before starting to make some money. Here are some shortcuts to becoming a music festival organiser: Find the right musicians and bands. For beginners, it is wise to organise a festival in your own locality. This will enable you to choose the right musicians and bands. Do a little bit of research to find out what people would like to watch. Get professional security personnel. Make sure security is at its best. In such social gatherings, many different people converge. So the more number of attendees you expect, the more security personnel you should hire. One of the biggest mistakes event organisers normally make is the location choice. This all depends on the results of your research. If you expect a moderate attendance then you should opt for a smaller venue like a theatre, but if the number is expected to be in many thousands then you could hire a stadium. One of the biggest mistakes event organisers normally make is the location choice. This all depends on the results of your research. If you expect a moderate attendance then you should opt for a smaller venue like a theatre, but if the number is expected to be in many thousands then you could hire a stadium. Last, but not least, is a stand-by technical team. The team should comprise of an electrical technician, sound engineers and lighting engineers. This will save you from headaches and embarrassments in case technical issues arise. In order to succeed in the management business, you need to be creative and imaginative. Even if you studied event management, there are things that depend entirely on the organiser’s creativity.
Tags: Festival, Music, Organiser, Event, Management
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Festival Fashion
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Are you planning to attend a music festival or concert? Do you lack the correct outfit or simply don’t know what to wear? Here are a few options to help ladies deal with the dilemma. Though most music festivals are organised in the summer; before thinking of what to wear, check out the weather forecast – just in case. This may be your saviour when the weather changes. On a sunny day, wear a dress made from light material or skimpy shorts that will help reduce the heat. For the foot wear, look for an open sandal. A funky hat would be perfect so that you don’t burn your face or strain your eyes whilst looking at the sun. Also make sure you don’t forget your sunglasses. Remember to wear plenty of sun cream because you are going to spend hours on end outside. Since you are going to be outdoors; there is a high chance of chilly winds and even rain. It is a wise idea to get a headband to hold your hair in place, you can make it work with your outfit by matching it with the dress. If the weather is cool or you expect it to be cooler, avoid shorter and light clothes. Go for the casual ‘boyfriend’ kind of jeans, a top made from relatively heavy material and a scarf. For those who are badly affected by cold weather, you can opt to carry a cardigan just in case. Perhaps the most important item of clothing to take to a festival, especially if there is a chance of rain, is wellington boots. Wellies can be your knight in shining armour when those pesky grey clouds turn ‘el tempesto’. Avoid wearing costly jewellery or carrying your most expensive accessories. It is never a good idea to take costly things with you when going to a music festival or concert. The reason simply is, in case of confusion, you are bound to lose the things. For the non-single ladies, you might as well be thinking of what he will wear to the concert. For men it is pretty much easy, just a pair of shorts and a T-shirt would do.
Tags: Festival, Fashion, Music, Concert, Weather
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Music Festival Don'ts
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Are you planning to attend a music festival or concert? Do you lack the correct outfit or simply don't know what to wear? Here are a few options to help ladies deal with the dilemma. Though most music festivals are organised in the summer; before thinking of what to wear, check out the weather forecast – just in case. This may be your saviour when the weather changes.
On a sunny day, wear a dress made from light material or skimpy shorts that will help reduce the heat. For the foot wear, look for an open sandal. A funky hat would be perfect so that you don't burn your face or strain your eyes whilst looking at the sun. Also make sure you don't forget your sunglasses. Remember to wear plenty of sun cream because you are going to spend hours on end outside.
Since you are going to be outdoors; there is a high chance of chilly winds and even rain. It is a wise idea to get a headband to hold your hair in place, you can make it work with your outfit by matching it with the dress. If the weather is cool or you expect it to be cooler, avoid shorter and light clothes. Go for the casual ‘boyfriend' kind of jeans, a top made from relatively heavy material and a scarf. For those who are badly affected by cold weather, you can opt to carry a cardigan just in case.
Perhaps the most important item of clothing to take to a festival, especially if there is a chance of rain, is wellington boots. Wellies can be your knight in shining armour when those pesky grey clouds turn ‘el tempesto'.
Avoid wearing costly jewellery or carrying your most expensive accessories. It is never a good idea to take costly things with you when going to a music festival or concert. The reason simply is, in case of confusion, you are bound to lose the things.
For the non-single ladies, you might as well be thinking of what he will wear to the concert. For men it is pretty much easy, just a pair of shorts and a T-shirt would do.
Tags: Music Festival, Kids, Alcohol, Safety
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World’s Largest Attendance
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Music festivals, of course, attract a large number of people but this is generally a manageable amount of punters. Many concerts actually turn out to be below expectation. In history there are two events that have registered the world’s highest concert attendances. The first on the list is a Rod Stewart concert from 1994, which took place in Brazil, South America. The New Year’s Eve event attracted a total of over 3.5 million heads. We should really give credit to the organisers because one wonders where on earth they found a place to accommodate such a figure. This festival was organised in a beach called Copacabana in Rio, meaning they didn’t need to worry about space. Nearing two decades later, the infamous British rock star still has his name in the Guinness Book of records. The second event attracted roughly the same number of people and took place in Moscow in 1997. This was also by a European musician, Jean Michel Jarre from France, who played a concert for the anniversary of the city. Many people of Moscow attended because, as the time, he was a huge draw in the city and millions of fans followed his career. Jean Michel was already hugely famous and this was his first ever visit to Russia, so everyone who cared to see him attended the concert. He admits that he never expected that kind of crowd. Another big attenedance for his concert was in Paris when he was performing on the Paris La Defense tour in 1994. A record of 2.5 million people turned. Will these records ever be broken? Only time will tells. Most famous music festivals and concerts believed, that we think attract a large number, record figures well below a million people.
Tags: Music, Festival, Concert, Record, Attendance
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Why Attend Music Festivals?
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At music festivals, although the main attraction is the live music, a good number of the revellers are not normally there for that. If you are a music lover, you will certainly enjoy a festival but if you are not and you're wondering what on earth you would do at a festival then continue reading.
You escape from the office and spend time with friends. In the era where everyone is occupied with work most of the time, finding time to spend with family and friends is hard. Use events like this as a time to reunite and have fun.
Attending a music festival will help you relax and get rid of stress. If you are the type who is in the office from Monday to Friday, then this could be a great chance to get away and forget about the pile work on your desk. You don't have to wear your shirt and tie, or go to bed at a sensible time. Instead you can parade around in shorts and t-shirt or, better yet, fancy dress.
You can also make new friends. We don't normally find time to interact with too many new people. In a concert or festival environment there are lots of people around you, and if you are the type who is gifted at making friends, then this is the place to be.
There are hundreds of music festivals all around the world, but Britain is perhaps the most famous destination for rock and pop festivals as we know them today. Glastonbury is arguably the biggest and best, catering for all. But if you want something slightly more niche there are festivals such as End of the Road, Beacons and All Tomorrow's Parties for the musos out there.
It would be difficult to attend a festival and not have a good time. Even if you don't care too much about the bands, which plenty of people don't, you will be able to let your hair down, relax with friends and party.
Tags: Music, Festival, Friends, Event, Party
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Upcoming Music Shows
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For all of you music lovers out there, there will be some pretty spectacular music shows possibly coming your way in America. From L.A to New York, from Chicago to Texas, there will be incredible performances from some of your favourite musicians. It is not something that you will want to miss, and if you would love to see the much loved musicians live on a stage, and have your dreams come true, check out the dates when they will be in your city. Life is going to be good to all you die- hard fans when these musicians hit your city.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
For you who love a red hot band and who know that they are coming to your city, here are the times they will be performing:
December 13, 2011- Zurich, Switzerland- Hallenstadion
December 15, 2011- Barcelona, Spain- Palau Sant Jordi
December 17, 2011- Madrid, Spain- Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid
The Throne: Jay Z and Kayne West
These two have just made a hit album, and are all the rage these days. Tickets for their concerts are as red hot as the Red Hot Chili Peppers':
December 10, 2011- HP Pavilion at San Jose, San Jose
December 12, 2011-Staples Center, Los Angles
December 13, 2011- Staples Center, Los Angeles
December 16, 2011-Tacoma Dome, Tacoma
Lady Gaga
For you Gaga fans:
December 3, 2011- Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, CA
December 9, 2011- Madison Square Garden New York, NY
December 31, 2011- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Jason Mraz
December 3, 2011- Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach
December 19, 2011- Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Centre Stage, Richmond
As you can see, some of your favourite musicians just might be coming your way this year. Be quick to get a ticket if you wish to see them perform.
Tags: Upcoming Gigs, USA, Rock, Rap, Pop
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Important Equipment
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Every festival is new and exciting and you never really know what to bring on each one. There are certain things to bring for sure, but at other times it may be different. It may be a perfect, sun shining day spent at a festival, and while you are hanging out with your friends, it begins to pour. You find yourself drenched and amidst floods and lots of water. Maybe you thought the festival would be like the last one and you didn't need to bring anything for the rain. But you were wrong. There will always, without a doubt, be something unexpected, and you should be prepared for literally anything.
What should I bring to a festival? You may be asking yourself. I must be prepared for every circumstance, so what do I bring? Well, do you plan on staying the night or a few days running? Then bringing a tent and a sleeping bag are your top priority. Depending on how many people are going with you and how much equipment you will have is what will determine what size tent you will need.
You are going to be out in the sun for a whole day at least, so bring some sun cream to rub on your skin to protect you from sunburn. Of course you are going to want to take some memories home with you, and pictures are a good idea. Bring a camera and you can have a whole album of memories. The toilets at most of these events are very public- especially at the campsite- and don't generally have toilet paper, so bring some rolls of your own. Don't forget a good sized backpack to carry all of this in.
Bring a bottle of water that you can constantly refill so you don't dehydrate in the sun. Also, just in case of an accident, a first aid kit is strongly suggested for you to bring. You will be very glad to have it when an injury happens.
Tags: Equipment, Weather, Be Prepared, Tent, Camera
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Woodstock Music
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August 15th to August 18th, 1969: three days of peace, love and Rock & Roll! The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held at Max Yasgur's farm, a 600 acre dairy farm in the Catskills, near New York.
500,000 people attended this memorable event in the outdoors, in sometimes rainy weather, and thirty-two acts performed.
Creedence Clearwater Revival had a 3:00 am start time at Woodstock. This is what John Fogerty had to say about his experience: “We were ready to rock out and we waited and waited and finally it was our turn... there were a half a million people asleep. These people were out. It was sort of like a painting of a Dante scene, just bodies from hell, all intertwined and asleep, covered with mud. And this is the moment I will never forget as long as I live: A quarter mile away in the darkness, on the other edge of this bowl, there was some guy flicking his Bic, and in the night I hear, “Don't worry about it John. We're with you.” I played the rest of the show for that guy.”
During the festival, there were two recorded deaths: one from an apparent heroin overdose and the other was from a tractor running over a concert-goer sleeping in a nearby field. There were two recorded births: one in a car stuck in traffic on the way to the festival and the other in a hospital after an air-evacuation. There were also four miscarriages and many, many headaches.
Performing artists included: Richie Havens, Swami Satchidananda, Sweetwater, Bert Sommer, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Melanie Safka, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Quill, Country Joe McDonald, John Sebastian, Keef Hartley Band, Santana, The Incredible String Band, Canned Heat, Mountain, Greatful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Joe Cocker, Country Joe and the Fish, Ten Years After, The Band, Johnny Winter, Blood Sweat and Tears, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sha-na-na and Jimi Hendrix.
This festival was one of the most memorable events of the last century. It has been more than forty years since the original Woodstock and still it is spoken about, even by those who only got to hear about it in stories about their parent's hippie days.
Tags: Woodstock, Music, Festival, Art, Acts
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