Sunscape Festival will return for its second outing in 2015 with brand new dates and a programme that will capture the hearts of those looking to escape to a mystical place of music, art and wellbeing.Taking place on the stunning island of Gozo, a well kept secret situated a short boat ride from the hottest new clubbing and festival destination Malta, Sunscape is Europe’s most intimate island festival.
Sunscape will this year take place from 3rd to 5th July and have announced their first acts including Shpongle playing a coveted DJ set , Goldfish, Azimute (Live), Livio & Roby and Konrad Black.
Attendees can expect to interact with collaborative art installations or take part in beach yoga and painting workshop by day, then dance under the stars just meters from the sea by night. With tickets starting from as little as €65, plus affordable accommodation and flight packages to be announced soon, the world of Sunscape is beckoning for those wanting to escape to a mystical island of revelry and delights.
With no sign of slowing down, 2015 sees 50 acts, 15 international artists and 3 international label showcases across 4 stages, in what is set to be an unforgettable three days and nights.
Not only this, Sunscape is delighted to welcome the first of three showcases – FACT vs Serialism. Spanish outfit FACT was born in Barcelona and have been hosting memorable music experiences worldwide since 2010, whilst much respected Berlin based Serialism Records will bring their eclectic roster to Gozo's beautiful shores. Their showcase will see a very special collaboration that will provide a top-notch musical selection from artists including Romanian duo Livio & Roby who have been putting their own supernatural twist on house music for 10 years via labels such as Desolat and VIVa Music. Konrad Black has been enveloping dancefloors since the late 90’s with his dark and shadowy techno and his work with legendary Wagon Repair label has made him one of the most in-demand producers and remixers around. Crosstown Rebel’s Azimute sees a brand-new project from Quenum & Cesare & Disorder – Quenum being one of the founders of Cadenza and Cesare and acclaimed DJ and producer in his own right. Finally, Rick Maia, DJ Herr (both FACT Worldwide residents) and Joe Le Groove from Guy Gerber'sSupplement Facts label, are all set to play at Sunscape 2015.
All new for Sunscape 2015 is a Drum and Bass Stage hosted by Jamais Vu presenting: Legends of Drum & Bass with heroes of the genre Fabio and Grooverider, playing individually their own unique blend of jungle, drum & bass and Fabio's own sub-genre, liquid funk. Joining them is fellow pioneer Jumping Jack Frost who has been on the scene since the late 80's, starting at the infamous Fridge nightclub in Brixton and going onto to play with the likes of Carl Cox and The Prodigy. Finally, former BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra producer DJ Bailey and DnB/Jungle producer DJ Randall will both take to the stage.
Much more than just a music festival Sunscape Festival will programme several areas that celebrate ART and LIFESTYLE. The Art will feature collaborative installations by local and international Artists, Designers and Architects, Art Exhibitions, Live Art, Face Painting, Body Art & Henna, Visionary & geometric art and poetry.The Lifestyle area will include eclectic empowering workshops, talks & meditations throughout the day plus a carefully curated holistic area with Ayurvedic massage, Reiki Healing, Swedish body massage, aromatherapy massage and much more. There will be a sequinariun, tarot readings, meditations, sunrise & sunset Yoga and even surfboard Yoga, plus Pilates and Thai Chi and water sports with diving, jet ski, paddleboat and para sailing.
