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| Snowbombing Snowbombing is Europe's largest snow and music festival. Days are spent skiing/boarding, enjoying music on mountain top stages or relaxing in the spa of a 5* Hotel. Nights deliver cutting edge performances from world class acts in unique venues; from a sky-high igloo, to an enchanted forest clearing. Mystical, musical, without equal. Prices start from £299 for accommodation and all the entertainment. Book your place at Snowbombing 2016 by visiting www.snowbombing.com 1 WEEK / 14 UNIQUE VENUES / 5 MOUNTAIN STAGES / 4 IGLOO RAVES / 5,000 STRONG STREET PARTY / 1 AWARD WINNING BOARD PARK / 18 SPAS AND POOLS / 639KM OF PISTE / COUNTLESS LAUGHS / MILLIONS OF MEMORIES / 1 SNOWBOMBING MAYRHOFEN, AUSTRIA www.snowbombing.com |
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SB17 LINEUP COMPLETE!
Snowbombing royalty returns to the ‘hof as Drum & Bass pioneer Andy C joins the bill for SB17! The award-winning DJ, producer and founder of the influential Ram Records is a serial Snowbomber, guaranteed to deliver another standout set to the Mayrhofen masses as he takes over the Racket Club once more, ready to test its monstrous sound system with a raucous selection of DnB anthems.
SB17 welcomes back yet another DnB innovator in the shape of producer, DJ & Mercury Prize winner Roni Size. Studio Barnhus head Axel Boman and Running Back main man Gerd Janson both make their debut Snowbombing appearance, joined by UK producer Midland, Germany’s Matthias Meyer and Ruede Hagelstein and Compost regular Rafael Da Cruz.
Snowbombing are also excited to be announcing a partnership with UKF for SB17, kicking off on the 11th February with a massive Snowbombing x UKF launch party at Printworks – London’s new 5000 capacity music and arts space - featuring Sub Focus, Netsky, Friction & many more, and followed by a monstrous UKF stage takeover at Snowbombing, with line-up details coming shortly.
With acts including Run The Jewels, Chase & Status, Courteeners, Giggs, Blossoms, Novelist, Slaves, Dixon, Groove Armada, Cassy, MK, Eats Everything, Gorgon City, Monki, KiNK, Stefflon Don, Grandmaster Flash and many, many more already confirmed, this is undoubtedly Snowbombing’s most ambitious lineup to date.
THE SNOWBOMBING ROAD TRIP BRINGS THE FREAKADELIC CIRCUS TO THE MOUNTAINS!
Roll up, roll up! Hans Von Hofen's Freakadelic Circus invites bearded ladies, hair-raising acrobats, animal tricksters, mind-bending contortionists, devious ringmasters and all manner of circus freaks to join this year’s Snowbombing Road Trip. The travelling freak show of over 150 cars and 500 ‘car-noisseurs’ will hit the open road on the trip of a lifetime, journeying across four countries as they join the greatest two-day festival car rally across Europe. Expect ridiculous pit stops, a fantastically funny ferry ride, road-trip raves, a Saturday night stopover featuring The Dance-Off and Bongo's Bingo, all finishing with a hero's reception as the parade rolls into the Mayrhofen, just as the parties spring into action with appearances from acts including Novelist, Mistajam, Mike Skinner, Doorly, Waze & Odyssey, Huxley and Theo Kottis.
With a stunning journey across the beautiful landscapes of Europe, countless parties and an abundance of free food, drinks and madcap revelry, the Snowbombing Road Trip is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. The adventure includes return ferry tickets, departure breakfast and send-off party, Pit Stop Party access on Saturday’s stop-over complete with complimentary food, drinks and guest DJ sets, guaranteed ticket to the Road Trip welcome parade, entry into the awards ceremony with welcome drinks as well and much, much more. So gather your troops, curl up those moustaches, join an acrobatic workshop and fire up those engines, as Hans' Freakadelic Circus prepares to hit the road!
THE ULTIMATE ALPINE MUSIC FESTIVAL
It’s not just the world-class music line-up that’s earned Snowbombing the title of the world’s No.1 music festival on snow... With igloo raves 6000ft above sea level, mountain top stages, enchanted forest parties, 650 km of unadulterated piste, an award-winning Snow Park, the infamous pool party, chairlift speed dating, paragliding, the Snolympics, Cable Car-aoke, Snow Limos, and much more, Snowbombing has redefined winter sports holidays and shown what the ultimate alpine music festival looks and sounds like.
New for this year’s ‘Craft of Daft’ is Pat Sharp’s Fun Haus, a brand new star-lit Bavarian bier garden hosted by TV legend and all things retro-pop, Pat Sharp. Take a trip down memory lane as the Haus bands Noasis, Daft as Punk and Antarctic Monkeys play the classics in a homage to the 90s. Party with Peep Show’s Super Hans, strike a pose with House of Voga, hit the right notes at Bang Bang’s Disco Nights, and join winter Olympics hero Eddie The Eagle for an Official Film Screening and Q&A. With all this plus Bongo's Bingo, the Ping Pong Champs and lots more, there’s entertainment and laughs aplenty in Pat’s Alpine Haus of Fun.
Mayrhofen will also play host to The Leder-Hoedown, a traditional Austrian party, taking place in the centre of the village. The main high street will be taken over with pop up stages, food from local hero Hans The Butcher and music supplied by traditional oompah band Zell Brass, Snowbombing resident DJs and partners Bodo’s Schloss, Bodytonic, Drop The Mustard, Metropolis, Flux, Halo, Mixmag Allstars, Musika, Muzik, Reasons and Rompa’s Reggae Shack.
For a taste of the action, watch this video: https://youtu.be/xPgoNEvSJ7M
Snowbombing takes place from 3-8 April 2017. Book now for just £130 deposit +BF at snowbombing.com.
Snowbombing prepares to welcome two of the biggest personalities in hip-hop as Run The Jewels bring their explosive live performance to the mountains! Veteran rappers Killer Mike and El-P topped nearly every ‘best albums of 2014’ lists with ‘Run the Jewels 2’ and with hit-after-hit in their back catalogue and a new album about to drop the duo are guaranteed to deliver a show-stopping performance.
Courteeners are also set to make their Snowbombing debut! With a string of successful albums and countless indie-rock anthems to their name, The Mancunian three-piece, fronted by charismatic frontman Liam Fray have earned their title of Britain’s “biggest underground band”. South London MC and producer Novelist has been making serious waves on the grime scene with his politically-charged rapid-fire vocals and futuristic beats. Get ready for some heavy basslines as he steps on stage at SB17.
Snowbombing also welcomes Superstylin duo Groove Armada! Andy Cato and Tom Findlay have made their mark as one of the planet's best-loved and biggest selling dance acts, with eight studio albums, countless hits and a slew of sold out headline performances. DJ Koze also stars. The onetime hip-hop DJ and Pampa Records label head remains one of the world’s most unique and in-demand DJs, with an innate skill for firing up dancefloors with his off-center selections.
With all this plus BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ MistaJam, Patrick Topping, Bondax, dexterous turntablist DJ Yoda, Huxley, Doorly, Eli & Fur, Mike Skinner, Theo Kottis, Lele Sacchi, Gotsome and many more also confirmed today, along with previously announced acts Chase & Status, Giggs, Blossoms, Slaves, De La Soul, Elrow presents: The Bronx Street Party, Dixon, Shy FX, MK, Grandmaster Flash, Eats Everything, Dusky, KiNK, Cassy, David Rodigan, Heartless Crew and Monki, SB17 is shaping up to be the biggest year to date.
But it’s not just the world-class music line-up that’s earned Snowbombing the title of the world’s No.1 music festival on snow... With igloo raves 6000ft above sea level, mountain top stages, enchanted forest parties, 650 km of unadulterated piste, an award-winning Snow Park, the infamous pool party, chairlift speed dating, paragliding, the Snolympics, Cable Car-aoke, Snow Limos, and much more, Snowbombing has redefined winter sports holidays and shown what the ultimate alpine music festival looks and sounds like.
The fun starts a day early this year on Sunday 2nd April as Europe's largest festival road trip rolls into town and the parties spring into action with appearances from acts including Novelist, Mistajam, Mike Skinner, Doorly, Waze & Odyssey, Huxley and Theo Kottis.
New for 2017 is Pat Sharp’s Fun Haus, the ultimate homage to the 90s! Take a trip down memory lane as the Haus bands journey back through the era that brought us everything from Daft Punk to Britpop legends Oasis. Party with Peep Show’s Super Hans, strike a pose with House of Voga, or join winter Olympics hero Eddie The Eagle for an Official Film Screening and Q&A. With all this plus Bongo's Bingo, the Ping Pong Champs and lots more, there’s entertainment and laughs aplenty.
The town of Mayrhofen will also play host to The Leder-Hoedown, a traditional Austrian party, taking place in the centre of the village. The main high street will be taken over with pop up stages, food from local hero Hans The Butcher and music supplied by traditional oompah band Zell Brass, Snowbombing resident DJs and partners Apex Collective, Bodo’s Schloss, Bodytonic, Drop The Mustard, Metropolis, Flux, Halo, Mixmag Allstars, Musika, Muzik, Reasons and Rompa’s Reggae Shack.
For a taste of the action, watch this video: https://youtu.be/xPgoNEvSJ7M
Snowbombing takes place from 3-8 April 2017. Book now for just £130 deposit +BF at snowbombing.com
South London rapper Giggs is set to make his Snowbombing debut! From selling mixtapes on the streets of Peckham to becoming one of the most vital voices in the industry with standout tracks like "Talkin' da Hardest" and “Lock Doh”, few artists have had such continuing impact on the UK hip hop scene.
Stockport five-piece Blossoms also join the bill. A band undoubtedly on the rise, having started the year on the prestigious BBC Sound Of 2016 new music list, before shooting straight to the top of the UK Albums Chart with their debut self-titled album, they are sure to provide one of the standout sets of the festival. Snowbombing also welcomes Noisenik duo Slaves. Since the release of their Mercury Prize nominated major-label debut album “Are you Satisfied” the punk duo have been making serious waves with their rapid-fire vocals, garage riffs and raucous live shows.
With a career spanning over 25 years, De La Soul has cemented itself as one of hip hop’s most innovative and influential groups. Aside from kickstarting a worldwide trend for baggy pants, tie-dye and multi-colored shirts, the original hip hop trio from New York City were an integral part of hip-hop culture’s global rise, inspiring a whole league of rap groups with their trademark sound. From classic cuts like "Me Myself and I" and the irresistible hooks of "A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays”, the Long Island trio are guaranteed to get the party started.
With Dixon at the helm, German label Innervisions has developed into one of dance music's most celebrated institutions. As a DJ, producer, and co-creator of the legendary ‘Lost In A Moment’ parties, he continues to dominate the scene, regularly topping RA's annual DJ poll, and is sure to deliver a memorable performance.
Get ready for a fast-paced, anthem-filled set from a bonafide member of hip-hop royalty as DJ pioneer Grandmaster Flash steps up to the decks at SB17! G House duo Amine Edge & Dance also star, bringing booming basslines, tech rollers and booty jams galore whilst Dirtybird’s Claude Vonstroke adds a distinctly 4/4 flavour to proceedings.
D&B veteran Shy FX is set to make a welcome return to the mountains, along with Bristol-raised, London-based producer Redlight, DJ Zinc and UK garage heroes Heartless Crew. Rising UK duo Waze & Odyssey also join the bill, along with Bulgarian hardware maestro KiNK, German producer Butch, Snowbombing favourites Ben Pearce and Citizenn and Peep Show’s DJ supremo Super Hans.
With all this plus previously announced acts including Chase & Status, Elrow presents: The Bronx Street Party, MK, Hot Since 82, Eats Everything, Dusky, Alan Fitzpatrick, Disciples, Skream, David Rodigan, Cassy, Monki, Solardo and Richy Ahmed, plus lots more still to be announced, this year’s line-up is starting to take some serious shape.
But it’s not just the world-class music line-up that’s earned Snowbombing the title of the world’s No.1 music festival on snow... Snowbombing boasts 650km of unadulterated piste, Europe's steepest slope, the infamous Hinterlux Glacier, and an award-winning Snow Park. Adrenaline-junkies can soar to even greater heights and take the stunning views across the Zillertal Valley with a paragliding experience. Those looking to feel more grounded can join 90s fitness guru Mr. Motivator in his trademark fluoro Lycra for an energising and entertaining mountain-top workout, take a ski lesson with winter Olympics hero Eddie The Eagle, get their hustle on at the Dance-Off, or unwind and strike a pose with House of Voga and their music-led fusion of yoga and voguing that’s the perfect tonic after a long day on the slopes.
Snowbombing also excels in wellness, with a dazzling array of luxurious spas and relaxation activities. Take in the breathtaking mountain views from a roof-top hot tub or unwind in balmy Moroccan-themed pools, saunas and relaxation rooms after a long day on the slopes or an all-night party. With all this, plus igloo raves 6000ft above sea level, mountain top stages, enchanted forest parties, the infamous pool party, chair-lift speed dating,the Snolympics, Cable Car-aoke, Snow Limos, and Europe's largest festival road trip, Snowbombing has redefined winters ports holidays and shown what the ultimate alpine music festival looks and sounds like.
For a taste of the action, watch the video: https://youtu.be/xPgoNEvSJ7M
Festival packages including hotel and festival wristband start from just £249. Book now for just £130 deposit +BF at snowbombing.com.
Chase & Status are set to bring their acclaimed live show to Snowbombing 2017! There’s not many acts who can count Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Nile Rogers and Pharrell Williams amongst their biggest fans, but the British duo have risen to become the UK’s most in-demand producers. In a career which has spanned more than a decade, they have sold out arenas the world over and collaborated with the likes of Novelist, Slaves, George the Poet, Bonkaz and Plan B. With a fourth studio album about to drop and a rumoured collaboration with Craig David on the cards, their show at Snowbombing is set to be unmissable!
The annual Snowbombing Street Party brings the entire village of Mayrhofen together with party revellers for Austria's largest fancy dress street party. This year, following an incredible season of events at Space Ibiza, Spain’s wildest and most flamboyant party purveyors Elrow are set to deliver a generous helping of Elrow magic to proceedings with Elrow presents: The Bronx Street Party. Expect the spectacular as Mayrhofen is transported to the iconic, cultural melting pot of ‘El Bronx’ at the heart of New York, home to Mafioso, Hip hop, Break Dance and Graffiti.
An internationally respected name in the worlds of R&B, Pop and Dance, Detroit producer MK first forged his career in the 90s, producing some of the decade’s most recognisable grooves. A prolific producer, he’s worked alongside chart-topping acts like Will Smith, Pitbull and Jay Z, remixed the likes of Lana Del Rey, Sam Smith and Haim and topped the UK charts with his remix of Storm Queen's 'Look Right Through’. In 2015 he destroyed the Snowbombing Arctic Disco with his distinctive vocal-chop sound and is sure to raise the roof once again as he makes his return to the mountains.
With multiple chart hits to their name, including the gold-selling ’Ready For Your Love’, Gorgon City’s mix of addictive basslines and big vocal hooks has kept them at the top of the scene since first emerging in 2013. Stepping up for a DJ set at SB17, the pair will relish the chance to delve more into the deeper, darker sounds of their underground roots. Hot Since 82 also stars, bringing a slice of the forward-thinking house music that has been drawing in the crowds at his His Knee Deep In Ibiza residency this summer.
Cast your mind back to Snowbombing 2015 when Eats Everything hosted a pop up party in local butcher shop ‘Hans the Butcher’, djing to a packed out crowd in the meat lovers paradise. The enigmatic party starter returns to Snowbombing in April for what is sure to be another meaty (and memorable!) performance. London duo Dusky, techno heavyweight Alan Fitzpatrick, Disciples, Skream and BBC Radio 1Xtra regular Toddla T will also be hitting the decks.
Reggae maestro David Rodigan is set to spice up Mayrhofen with his Caribbean flavours, whilst Cassy, Monki, Solardo and Richy Ahmed bring bass, house and techno beats galore. Snowbombing favourites Artwork, James Zabiela and My Nu Leng make a welcome return, along with Venezuelan duo Fur Coat, Barely Legal, Denis Sulta, Mella Dee, KC Lights and Sasse. With lots more still to be announced this year’s line-up is starting to take some serious shape.
But it’s not just the world-class music line-up that’s earned Snowbombing the title of the world’s No.1 music festival on snow... Snowbombing boasts 650km of unadulterated piste, Europe's steepest slope, the infamous Hinterlux Glacier, and an award-winning Snow Park. Adrenaline-junkies can even embark on a paragliding experience to get a birdseye view over the stunning Zillertal Valley. Snowbombing also excels in wellness, with a dazzling array of luxurious spas and relaxation activities. Take in the breathtaking mountain views from a roof-top hot tub, stretch out with snow-yoga or unwind in balmy Moroccan-themed pools, saunas and relaxation rooms after a long day on the slopes or an all-night party. With all this, plus igloo raves 6000ft above sea level, mountain top stages, enchanted forest parties, the infamous pool party, chair-lift speed dating, Snow Limos, and Europe's largest festival road trip, Snowbombing has redefined wintersports holidays and shown what the ultimate alpine music festival looks and sounds like.
For a taste of the action, watch the video: https://youtu.be/xPgoNEvSJ7M
Festival packages including hotel and festival wristband start from just £249. Book now for just £130 deposit +BF at snowbombing.com.
Ever danced inside an igloo with the stars as your canvas and the world’s greatest DJs as your soundtrack? The Arctic Disco simply needs to be seen to be believed.
Set atop Mayrhofen’s mighty Ahorn mountain, the Snowbombing Arctic Disco is one of the world’s most unique party venues. An ice cool igloo, 6,000 feet above sea level and a destination without equal, the Arctic Disco plays host to a world-class selection of DJs each night, giving 300 lucky ticket holders the chance to party at the top of the world with nothing but the sky and the stars above. Previous years have seen the likes of Carl Cox, Nina Kraviz, Skrillex, Jackmaster, Rudimental and Idris Elba grace the icy wheels of steel and 2016 is set to be another sell out affair. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 21st January. Take your pick from the choices below…
Opening up proceedings on Monday 4th April is Snowbombing favourite Nic Fanciulli. The Saved Music head celebrated the label’s 10th year in 2015 and with over a decade of dancefloor gems to choose from and his impeccable selection skills, the Arctic Disco is in safe hands as he ascends to deliver a masterclass in mountain-top tech house. DJ, producer and Purp & Soul Records co-owner Ben Pearce also stars.
Tuesday 5th April sees DC10 regular and all round house hero Kerri Chandler get behind the decks, ready to bring the heat to the igloo with an unforgettable Kaoz Theory party. Bringing soulful grooves galore with forgotten classics, deep basslines, lush synths and addictively catchy vocals, this party is sure to be off the hook. Special guest Heidi joins him on the 1s and 2s.
From one of the scene’s pioneers to one of the most talked about acts today, Hannah Wants takes control of The Arctic Disco on Wednesday 6th April. Having dominated the airwaves, not to mention many a dancefloor, over recent years with her trademark bass-heavy sound, Wants is ready to impress as she makes her igloo debut Joined by Bristol duo My Nu Leng this is one unmissable night of revelry.
It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for… Fatboy Slim makes his triumphant return to The Arctic Disco for a special All Night Long session on Thursday 7th April! Where else but Snowbombing could you arrive by cable car to a club made entirely of snow to witness one of electronic music’s biggest ever stars perform to an intimate crowd of just 300 people? Feet will be thumping as the Brighton beatmaster delivers yet another show-stopping performance.
The final hurrah on Saturday 9th April sees Shy FX playing a genre-hopping all night long set to finish the week off in style. The London-born UK bass connoisseur and mastermind behind top 40 chart smashes like ‘Shake Ur Body’, ‘Don’t Wanna Know’ and ‘Feelin U’ will ensure The Arctic Disco ends with a BANG.
With stunning views across the Zillertal Valley, beautiful sunsets, roaring fires, hot gluhwein, bouncing dancefloors and chill out areas complete with luxurious fur rugs, the Snowbombing Arctic Disco is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tickets sell out fast so don’t miss your chance to party at one of the most iconic venues in global dance music. Tickets, priced at £46, go on sale on Thursday 21st January at www.snowbombing.com
Snowbombing takes place from 4th – 9th April 2016, in the picturesque alpine town of Mayrhofen in Austria. Acts confirmed for 2016 include The Prodigy, Andy C, Bastille, Jamie Jones, Jungle, Netsky, Slaves, Sven Väth, Groove Armada, Oliver Heldens and many, many more. If dancing against an unparalleled panoramic backdrop that other festivals could only dream of, partying with the world’s most groundbreaking live acts and DJs, relaxing in a luxury spa or just riding the fresh white powder appeals, then join us in Mayrhofen for SB16! Packages start from just £299 (+bf) for 5 nights' accommodation and a complimentary festival wristband. Book your place by visiting www.snowbombing.com.
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