Returning to Croatia for their 7th and 11th editions respectively, Dimensions and Outlook again descend on Pula’s ancient Fort Punta Christo site this summer. For sounds from every corner of the globe, Dimensions always delivers, bringing jazz, afro-grooves, electro, techno and classic house to the Adriatic Coast from 29th August – 3rd September. Then, enter Outlook Festival – the pinnacle of sound-system culture set to the fortress by storm from 5th – 10th September. Pula is THE place to combine festival and holiday. Within the Fortress, prepare for blissful beach days, boat parties and all-night raving. PLUS, this summer, they open up WW2 air raid shelters, hosting secret tunnel parties underground with Resident Advisor, LEVELZ and more. With one month to go, now is the time to grab a ticket to the most beautiful festival location the world has to offer from just £140.
Dimensions festival takes place on 30th August – 2nd September 2018.
From 29th August – 2nd September, blissed out beats by day meet dancing ’til dawn for Dimensions Festival’s 7th edition. Kicking off with the Opening Concert in Pula’s Amphitheatre, catch Kraftwerk, Nils Frahm and Josey Rebelle under the stars. Dimensions Festival hosts over 150 global acts across 10 stages – for music aficionados who likes their sounds varied expect the best in house, jazz, techno, broken beat and acid explorations and beyond, across 4 days and nights. Embrace electronica’s intriguing sounds with Underground Resistance, Peggy Gou, Nina Kraviz, Bonobo (All Night Long), Hunee, Jon Hopkins, Ben UFO, Helena Hauff, DJ Stingray to name but a few, alongside underground heroes and emerging talent including Ash Lauryn, Batu, DJ Python, Saoirse, Alexander Nut, Fatima, and more. That’s not all – venture underground at tunnel raves, new for 2018, and out to sea with a serious set of boat parties with Eglo Records, Make Me, Stamp the Wax and more.
Tickets.
Tickets is available online here
Outlook festival takes place on 5th September – 9th September 2018.
Every year, Outlook unites thousands of bass-obsessives in its fortress home to honour sound-system culture. 2018’s Opening Concert sees the return of sound-clash king, David Radian and the Outlook Orchestra, Wiley, Bonobo (LIVE), Children of Zeus and more in the open-air Amphitheatre. The main event promises chilled beach sets by day and high octane energy by night, with systems shaking Pula to the core. PLUS – there’s new secret tunnel raves with Levelz and Friends and more, and over 50 boat parties with Outlook vibe purveyors including Rinse, Swamp 81, Deep Medi, V Recordings, plus new gen dons onboard. Stefflon Don, Wiley, Kojey Radical, Mist, Madam X, Children of Zeus, David Rodigan, Channel One, Bonobo, Andy C, Zed Bias, Noisia and Digital Mystikz are some of the must-see acts, the mammoth bill cements Outlook Festival’s status as a truly inimitable festival holiday. Sound tracked by the best in reggae, dubstep, bass, grime, DnB, garage, dub, soul and hip-hop – it’s a no brainer.
Tickets.
Tickets is available online here
The Sound Studio.
Following the much-loved Knowledge Arena, 2018 sees the introduction of THE SOUND STUDIO, a spot for on-site education and inspiration. An interactive area offering a programme of talks, interactive workshops and free-play workstations, all featuring cutting edge production equipment all up for exploration. Industry leaders including Native Instruments, Resident Advisor and more will leading sessions, making the Sound Studio a place for attendees, industry heads and artists to network and learn. Offering honest and valuable tools and knowledge, it’s a place take a fresh look to the future of our industry. A hub of activity across each festival, 2018’s programme sees talks, panels, sessions, tutorials and more. Eyes peeled for programme.
Travel and accommodation.
The countdown is now on! With both festivals just over a month away, it’s time to secure a ticket. The festival site is accessible from Pula, with hotels, hostels and AirBnBs, on top of the onsite campsite, including mobile homes and boutique options – there’s something to suit everyone’s travel tastes and budgets. More info here. Fly to local airports including Trieste and Venice Treviso from £152 return with airport transfers available dropping customers directly to the main festival site. Other local options include Pula, Ljubljana, Marco Polo, Zagreb and more.
More information on official websites: outlookfestival.com | dimensionsfestival.com
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