Festival Eastern Electrics will transform a new, as yet to
be revealed, London home into a fantastical playground spanning seven stage
areas, all soundtracked by the crème de la crème from the house, techno, disco,
bass and garage worlds.
On August 5 the legend and unofficial ‘King of Ibiza’, Carl
Cox, headlines the EE Main Stage; a face who has shaped the electronic
underground for over two decades working with institutions like Space Ibiza and
Privilege.
Prolific duo Âme (DJ) are also set for the main stage, along
with Do Not Sleep head honcho Darius Syrossian and new school tech head Nick
Curly. Finishing off the bill are dream team house duo Waze & Odyssey and
Alexis Raphael.
Eastern Electrics’ much loved Switchyard arena hands over
controls to Hot Since 82 this year, who’ll bring his Knee Deep In Sound team to
the industrial themed stage. As well as an anticipated set from the man
himself, he’ll be joined by revered Italian duo Mind Against, a breakout
success story of recent years. Plus, Desolat affiliate and craftsman Guti plays
live, joined by Numbers’ poster boy Denis Sulta, and Deep House mainstay Serge
Devant.
Skream makes a welcome return as an Eastern Electrics stage
host, taking over The Bigger Top with an all-star cast in tow. Skream has
evolved to be one of the most important British artists across the last decade,
from his early days as a dubstep pioneer to his recent explorations of the
house ilk. Helping Skream hold it down is Defected affiliate Dennis Ferrer,
Watergate resident and Hot Creations / Rekids artist Butch, plus Glasgow
selector squad Jon José & Celino. There’ll be some very special guests too
- keep your eyes peeled.
This year’s Big Top is hosted by returning crew, Viva
Warriors. Punters can see Steve Lawler, Art Department and Denny journeying
through deeper house and tech. Also stepping up is newcomer Elliot Adamson, a
producer who has shot into the public eye since working with Patrick Topping.
Warriors resident Jamie Roy is also on board, a name with releases on Skream’s
Ofunsoundmind imprint and 8Bit, plus trio Wax on Mare Street who’ll present
sleazy disco explorations.
Making an EE debut is revered institution Defected, the
London label which has grown into global club brand with their solid output,
epic parties and much-loved artists. For their first EE stage, they’ve
recruited a set of label pals; with first lady of Defected Sam Divine set to
lay down some funky-filled house jams, plus favourite Sonny Fodera and Kings of
Tomorrow member Sandy Rivera all on. Hotly-tipped producers Emanuel Satie,
aficionado Franky Rizardo and Italy’s Dario D’attIs are another few names
representing for the Defected camp.
‘The Star of EE Pub’ will be hosted by premiere London radio
station; Rinse FM, who’ll take a darker stance with bass, grime and garage.
Find sets from Bristol bass boys My Nu Leng, with twisted garage and bad boy
bass. There’s a rare set from OG’s Heartless Crew (HEARTLESS!) with an
old-skool flow that’ll get everyone hyped. Pirate radio don and king selector
Oneman, grime favourite Sir Spyro, station associates Barely Legal and Sian
Anderson are all set to play too. Finally, the VIP area plays host to a
nostalgic ’30 Years Of Acid House’ theme, with a killer bill of veteran
selectors, including acid pioneer DJ Pierre, proper house promoter Stuart
Patterson, Terry Farley, Clive Henry and Back2Basics’ boss Dave Beer.
Fairground rides, street food, glitter girls, dress-up tents
and much more on-site madness will be part of Eastern Electrics’ festivities
this year, adding another dimension to the big day out.
EASTERN ELECTRICS FESTIVAL 2017
FULL EASTERN ELECTRICS LINE-UP
Main Stage:
Carl Cox - Âme (DJ) - Darrius Syrossian - Nick Curly - Waze
and Odyssey - Alexis Raphael + more TBA
The Switchyard : Knee Deep in Sound
Hot Since 82 - Mind Against - Guti (Live) - Denis Sulta -
Serge Devant + more TBA
The Bigger Top : Skreamizm
Skream, Dennis Ferrer, Butch, Jonjosé & Celino + more
TBA
The Big Top : Viva Warriors
Steve Lawler - Art Department - Denney - Elliot Adamson -
Jamie Roy - Wax on Mare Street
The Club Tent : Defected
Sam Divine - Sonny Fodera - Sandy Rivera - Emanuel Satie -
Franky Rizardo - Dario Datts
Star of EE : Rinse FM
My Nu Leng - Heartless Crew - Oneman - Sir Spyro - Barely Legal
- Sian Anderson + more TBA
VIP : Jock & Nerds - 30 Years of Acid House
DJ Pierre - Stuart Patterson - Terry Farley - Clive Henry -
Dave Beer
Tickets available from £29.50: http://bit.ly/2hVFzVg
