more body & mind fukkk offf His music is described as ‘danceable electronic punk rock’ – we’re talking about Bastian Heerhorst’s new rave outfit – read about him on page 93. Hamburg, Germany
Open Source Festival 07.08.10 Düsseldorf Racecourse is one of Germany’s most picturesque, and a grand backdrop for electro royalty such as Theo Parrish to bring his beats to the masses. And when night falls the party moves into nearby clubs including Salon des Amateurs and Pretty Vacant in Düsseldorf’s Old Town. Galopprennbahn, Düsseldorf, Germany
Krake Festival 11 – 15.08.10 Electronic experimentation is the order of the day at the inaugural three-dayer, set up by the forward-thinking Berliners behind Killekill and Salon Du Katz. Expect live performances and boundary-pushing aplenty from specially selected talents including Cristian Vogel, Plaid and Radioactive Man. Berghain Kantine/Suicide Circus, Berlin, Germany
Neopop Festival 12 – 14.08.10 This annual gathering of techno, electro, beats and breaks brings a who’s who of the electronic music scene to the beautiful setting of the Lima River. This year the likes of Vitalic, Ben Klock and James Holden are in attendance, alongside former Red Bull Music Academy lecturer Matthew Jonson, who performs live. If you can’t make it, Red Bull Music Academy Radio will be there to catch the sounds for you. Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
Spirit of Burgas 13 – 15.08.10 If the music represents the spirit of Burgas then, with The Prodigy, Gorillaz Sound System, Andy C, DJ Shadow and Grandmaster Flash all making an appearance, fans may not want to leave. Central Beach, Burgas, Bulgaria
Zürich Street Parade 14.08.10 terrazza mare & il muretto There’s more for tourists than sun and sea – we discover two of the coolest clubs with the hottest sounds, on page 92. Jesolo, Italy
From a humble beginning back in 1992, this annual celebration of love, peace and tolerance now attracts up to a million people each year, all winding their way through the city to techno and house behind the many ‘love mobile’ floats. Zürich, Switzerland
Creamfields Andalucía 14.08.10 With annual events now held in Abu Dhabi, Chile, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and Malta, it’s the UK dance event that’s taking over the world. But for fans of quality dance music that’s no bad thing, and this Spanish beach fest is no exception. Tiga, Junior Boys, Deadmau5, Trentemøller, Jeff Mills, Dave Clarke and 2ManyDjs make sure it’s all killer, no filler. Playa de Guardias Viejas, Almería, Spain
Theo Parrish 14.08.10 A night of beguiling beats awaits house lovers at the hands of the revered Detroit DJ. Having started his musical life nearly 25 years ago, Parrish is a master of getting the dancefloor moving. The Twisted Pepper, Dublin, Ireland
Krafty Kuts 14.08.10 Since being snapped up by Norman Cook’s Southern Fried label Martin Reeves has never looked back. The electro and breakbeat DJ has won numerous awards, travelled the world and has recently started his own label, Against the Grain, but tonight he’s back in the city of Brighton where it all began. Digital, Brighton, England
Outside Lands 14 – 15.08.10 Music meets art in a picturesque park, and it’s a line-up that’s hard to better: Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Al Green, Empire of the Sun, Chromeo, Gogol Bordello, The Strokes and Mayer Hawthorne. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, USA
Strøm Festival 16 – 22.08.10 Many festivals claim to be ‘all about the music’, but this week-long techno takeover really is. Funded by the city council, it exists solely to bring the best in Danish electro to those who might not be club regulars. The city-wide sets are put on in churches, cafes, cinemas, clubs and more. Copenhagen, Denmark
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