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After a successful inaugural event in 2016, Cirque Du Soul will present the second edition of El Dorado Festival June 30 – July 3, 2017. With over 80 live performances and DJs across seven stages, with two new stages added for 2017, this year’s festival will be even more spectacular than the last.
The Lineup
Leading the charge for this years lineup are dance music royalty Groove Armada. The London native duo is known around the world over for their electric shows and unrivalled DJ sets. The Garden stage will also play host to some of the Cirque Du Soul family including undisputed legends of hip hop The Sugarhill Gang. Grammy nominated brass outfit The Hot 8 Brass Band, will be performing with their full setup, loved by collaborators from Lauryn Hill and Mos Def. Gentleman’s Dub Club and Goldfish will also be bringing their infectious live shows to The Garden.
TheSoundYouNeed will be presenting the Bondax, Gorgon City collaborator Zak Abel, and SG Lewis on The Garden stage. With 1.4 billion views, TheSoundYouNeed are renowned for showcasing the finest music of our time to their 4 million strong YouTube audience. AJ Tracey will take over The Cirque Du Soul Big Top. He is without a doubt one of the brightest MC’s to emerge from the grime scene. My Nu Leng will be returning to El Dorado this year. In addition, The Cirque Du Soul Big Top will feature Redlight, Shy FX and TQD, the newly formed supergroup from Royal T, DJ Q and Flava D.
You can find one of the UKs biggest acts, Dusky, at The Lost Ruins. Solardo, and Dubstep pioneer Artwork also join the line up alongside Denis Sulta, Dan Shake, Klose One and more. The Holy Bale will be making its first appearance at El Dorado this summer. Jungle Jam present Congo Natty, Channel One and a Jungle set from Kenny Ken. Greg Wilson will play an extended disco-only set as part of the Caramello funk and soul takeover.
The Experience
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, the beautiful park is transformed into a treasure trove of hidden realms for music lovers. It’s a place where curious wanderers can explore the beautiful surroundings. While music may be at its core, El Dorado has plenty of extra-curriculars on site. Attendees can expect shows from contortionists, acrobats, trapeze artists, fire breathers, and stilt walkers, all under the watchful eye of the El Dorado Ringmaster.
Co-Founder of Cirque Du Soul, Luke Wolfman stated, “After seeing what we could do at the very first El Dorado we’ve decided to go bigger and bolder. El Dorado is an escape and a rite of passage for any music lover. Expect plenty of glitter and gold.”
For attendees looking for a little R&R, El Dorado features its own Wellness & Recovery space at the Mobile Massage Parlour. There will also be morning yoga classes, lake swimming, and skinny-dipping for the bravest. All of this is joined onsite by their selection of world street food.
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Rashae- FestPop Staff Writer
