As we slowly approach festival season, more and more music festival lineups are being released. Most music lovers initially look at the headliners on these announcement, but today we are going to highlight a different aspect, #localtalent. For #festivalfriday we bring you a list of a few home grown acts to look out for at Bilbao BBK Live, Welcome To The Future Festival, OFF Festival, Lowlands, and Oasis.
Bilbao BBK Live, Spain – Featuring BALDO
Bilbao will also feature sets from The Killers, Die Antwoord, Justice, Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, Fleet Foxes, Dixon, The Black Madonna, Andrew Weatherall, The 1975, Sundara Karma, Cabbage, Daphni, Job Jobse and a whole host of Spanish musical talent. Bilbao BBK Live- July 6-8, 2017.
Welcome To The Future Festival, The Netherlands- Featuring MIRELLA KROES
Welcome to the Future festival will be hosted at Het Twiske’s mesmerizing nature reserve for the 11th year in a row. This festival features many of the most relevant house and techno DJs and live-acts. Among those headlining on the eight stages are Loco Dice, Chris Liebing, Seth Troxler, Dave Clarke, Kölsch, Damian Lazarus, Kerri Chandler and Lil Louis. Artefakt, Monoloc, Audion, Jackmaster, Claptone, DJ Seinfeld and Ross From Friends are also confirmed to play. Representing the Dutch scene are names like Tom Trago, Steve Rachmad, ROD, De Sluwe Vos, Sandrien, Joran van Pol and Wouter S. Welcome To The Future Festival- July 22, 2017
OFF Festival, Poland – Featuring SIKSA
SIKSA is a Polish duo that will leave you thunderstuck with their raw form and uncompromising lyrics. In their own words, “SIKSA is an infantile and antisocial nightmare that emerged from the punk rock, theater, and literature scenes.” It’s “loud-mouthed literature shouted over vulgar bass marches, spat out here and now by a non-actress and non-musician…” And to make things easier for their lazier listeners, they offer the following comparison: “SIKSA is part Britney Spears and part Geurnica y Luno.”
OFF is a festival for discovery of the best alternative acts from around the world. Driven by the festival’s forward–thinking, eclectic music policy, and its bold and diverse lineups, the festival’s reputation is growing with each new year. From the greatest alternative music stars around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has an abundance of inspiring music. Other acts confirmed include Shellac, Daniel Johnston, Silver Apples, Anna Von Hausswolff, Jessy Lanza, The Black Madonna, Beak and many more. Off Festival- August 4-6, 2017
Lowlands, The Netherlands – Featuring SMIB WORLDWIDE
Lowlands is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer. The festival offers impressive installations, including the renowned red and white chimney stacks. Lowlands also has covered stages so you can enjoy the music come rain or shine. Unique features that contribute to the Lowland experience include a wellness village with saunas, hot tubs and sports facilities, dozens of restaurants from all corners of the earth, food and drink stalls, a large market with everything from clothes and vinyl stores to a barber’s shop, its own currency, and even a local radio station.
Other acts confirmed for the 25th anniversary edition of Lowlands include Mumford & Sons, Editors, alt-J, Bastille, Cypress Hill, Elbow, Flume, Iggy Pop, London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, Moderat, Dixon, Future Islands, Glass Animals, Nina Kraviz, Nothing But Thieves and more.
Lowlands- August 18-20, 2017
Oasis Festival, Morocco – Featuring AMINE K
Amine K has been an elemental part of Oasis since 2015, the festival’s first edition. Co-founder of Morocco’s influential Moroko Loko parties, Amine K is a true ambassador for the country’s underground scene. Amine K has built a loyal following with his unique blend of Moroccan influenced music with sounds
In the outskirts of the bustling city of Marrakech, Oasis brings a slice of festival paradise to Morocco. Oasis in shining the light on North Africa as the latest must-visit festival destination. Performances lined up for 2017 include Auntie Flo, Charlotte De Witte, Karenn live, KiNK live, Maceo Plex, Marcel Dettmann, Moodymann and Young Marco, with many more still to be announced. Oasis Festival- September 15-17, 2017
