It might be the tail end of winter here in the UK, but thankfully we can share with you a taste of the massive line-up of live acts and DJs we can expect from the greatest festivals in the world coming up this summer season. It’s wise to book your tickets early to get the best deals and give yourself enough time to plan with your pals the enjoy the cream of this festival season’s fields to dance the day and night away…
 
MARCH
23rd – 25th March: Ultra Music Festival, Miami, Florida, USA
Headliners: Carl Cox, Armin Van Bruen, Afrojax, Tiesto, Sasha & Digweed, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Hardwell, Axwell & Ingrosso  

APRIL
13th – 22nd April: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, California, USA
Headliners: Beyoncé, Eminem, Hannah Wants, Jamie Jones, Jamiroquai, Jean-Michel Jarre, Soul Wax and The Weekend

28th April: Brixton Disco Festival, Brixton, London, UK
Headliners: Joey Negro, Crazy P Soundsystem and Jocelyn Brown

MAY
18th – 20th May: Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Headliners: John ‘OO’ Fleming, Andy C, Armin van Buuren,, Gabriel & Dresden, Grum, Jason Ross & Tiesto

26th & 27th May: Common People, Southampton, UK
Headliners: Lily Allen, All Saints, Jaguar Skills, Artful Dodger, The Jacksons, Cuban Brothers, James & Snap!
 
26 May: Creamfields Steel Yard, Finsbury Park, London, UK
Headliners: Above & Beyond, Faithless, Eric Prydz, Tiesto and Axwell & Ingrosso

​JUNE
1st – 3rd June: All Points East, Victoria Park, London
Headliners: Bjerknes, The XX & LCD Soundsystem
 
9th June: Southport Weekender Festival, Finsbury Park, London
Headliners: Sister Sledge, David Morales, Alison Limerick, Juliet Roberts, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Louie Vega, Joey Negro, Sandy Rivera, John Morales, Grant Nelson, Junior Sanchez, Soul II Soul, Roger Sanchez & Brandon Block
 
21st – 24th June: Isle of Wight Festival, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK
Headliners: Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kasbian, Manic Street Preachers, Chase & Status & Sheryl Crow
 
28th June – 1st July: Luminosity, Amsterdam, NL
Headliners: Ferry Corsten, ATC & Paul Oakenfold
 
29th June – 1st July: Love Supreme, Sussex, UK
Headliners: Earth, Wind & Fire, Mavis Staples & James Taylor Quartet

JULY
11th – 15th July, Henley Festival, UK
Headliners: Grace Jones, Chic featuring Nile Rogers & Rita Ora
 
13th & 14th July: Lovebox, Gunnersbury Park, London, UK
Headliners: Chilish Gambino, N.E.R.D & Annie Mac
 
14th July: British Summertime, Hyde Park, London, UK
Headliner: Bruno Mars
 
20th – 23rd & 27th – 30th July: Tomorrowland, Boom, Belgium
Headliners: Above & Beyond, Hardwell & Carl Cox
 
26th – 29th July: Camp Bestival, Lulworth Estate, Dorset, UK
Headliners: Simple Minds, Clean Bandit, Rick Astley, Orbital, Basement Jaxx (DJ Set), Sara Cox, Raindance & Big Fish Little Fish

AUGUST
2nd – 5th August: Bestival, Lulworth Estate, Dorset, UK
Headliners: London Grammar, MIA, Plan B, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Norman Jay, Jimmy Cliff, Craig Charles, Rudimental (DJ Set), Faithless (DJ Set) & Stanton Warriors
 
4th August: Eastern Electrics, Morden Park, London, UK
Headliners: Defected in the House & Ministry of Sound DJs
 
9th – 12th August: Boomtown, Mattersley Bowl, Hampshire, UK
Headliners: Morcheeba, Soul II Soul, Gorillaz, Goldie, Jimmy Cliff & Shy FX
 
23rd – 26th August: Creamfields, Cheshire, UK
Headliners: Carl Cox, Eric Prydz and The Chainsmokers
 
25th & 26th August: South West Four, Clapham Common, London, UK
Headliners: Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) Galantis, The Prototypes & Sam Divine
 
26th August – 3rd September: Burning Man, Reno, Nevada, USA
Expect an array of multicultural arts, acts and performers across this magical and memorable event

Ben Ricci
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Relax Rooms Package 
Akin to London’s hipster retail and leisure village in Shoreditch, BoxPark, Tomorrowland’s Relax Rooms are extraordinary. Equipped with 2 beds, light, personal power outlet to charge phones – always a godsend – clothing rack and free access to separate toilet and showering facilities, reserved only for Relax Rooms residents. You also can enjoy the Montagoe area that offers private catering, chill out and massage treatments with 24 hour concierge. You can even leave your key at reception so no need to worry about misplacing it and being locked out. Marvellous.  ​

Spectacular DreamLodge Package 
If you liked the sound of the Relax Rooms, you’ll love the Spectacular Dreamlodge Packages designed for two. You get all of the same added luxurious extras like access to the Montagoe, parking and 24 hour reception, plus loads of extra space, a living room and your very own personal terrace with comfortable chairs and a table. In addition to luxe soft bedsheets, a fan, locker and power outlet. You also get your own goodie bag and access to The Gathering’s exclusive VIP deck. Jet Set or what? 

Admittedly, I’m not the biggest fan of Jamaican infused Dub, Roots and Dancehall, but Goa Sunsplash, a cracking open-air festival that welcomed families, hippies, and reggae  aficianados and rookies alike, was an unexpected surprise.

Held at the beautiful  Riva Resort in Mandrem, a beach-side resort with stunning views of the glorious sun setting over the ocean, Goa Sunsplash claims to be South East Asia’s largest collection of Reggae culture. The festival had a powerful line up of local and international artists who worked the crowd to a dream and the relaxed atmosphere had a unique sense of hashish-inspired hedonism.  

The sound system kicked out beats until the early hours and the assortment of art workshops and local wares on sale helped add to the creative vibe. Highlights included Riddim Funktion with Christopher DC, a show-stopping performance from LMK featuring dancer MC Sherif, and Cian Finn, a charismatic Irish MC. 

If you're looking for an authentic reggae experience in India, then Goa Sunsplash isn't to be missed. 

Check out the aftermovie before for a glimpse of the action.

Ben Ricci