As the summer approaches and the days get longer, Europe turns into a hub for music festivals of all kinds. Thousands of people flock to see their favourite artists and experience the joys of camping with friends. And, with warmer weather and more daylight hours, it is the perfect time to dance until dawn.
Whether you are into house, techno or something more obscure, there is a festival out there that will cater to your needs. The best electronic music festivals in Europe offer a wide range of artists across multiple stages and they are often accompanied by some amazing visuals. Many also host boat parties, pool parties, secret raves and more.
This blog will look at the various electronic music festivals on offer throughout Europe and help you decide which ones are right for you!
French electronic music has been a hotbed of musical innovation for decades. The first electronic music was made in France by Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville and his phonautograph, which was the first device to record sound. From the 1960s onwards, France quickly became a breeding ground for various musical genres such as jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and punk. French bands like Daft Punk, Air and Phoenix are well known worldwide.
As a result, France is one of the top spots when it comes to electronic music festivals in Europe. Some of the best festivals in the country are Tomorrowland Winter, Les Dunes Electroniques and Garorock Festival.
Tomorrowland Winter is one of the biggest EDM festival brands in the world. In 2019 it will be held for the first time in Alpe d’Huez, France from March 9th till 16th. It will be an amazing event with stunning scenery from the Alps and top DJs from around the world. If you’re a fan of EDM music, you can’t miss this event! Check out more info here!
Les Dunes Electroniques is another fantastic festival that takes place in Tunisia, North Africa. This year it takes place
As summer approaches, electronic music fans the world over are preparing their festival itineraries. With so many choices out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Though an exhaustive list of all the great festivals in Europe is beyond the scope of this article, we’ve done our best to compile a list of the most essential European festivals for every type of EDM fan.
Once you arrive at each destination, you’ll have access to a seemingly unlimited variety of parties and club nights featuring some of the world’s most renowned DJs. There is sure to be something for everyone here, from thumping techno and banging house beats to deep and melodic grooves and everything in between.
The French Riviera is not only about lounging around on the beach and soaking up the luxurious lifestyle. This summer, it is also about good music as the region hosts some of the best electronic music festivals in Europe. From May to September, visitors can enjoy a wide choice of music from famous DJs, artists and producers.
The first festival to kick off this year’s season is Cannes Electronic Festival, which takes place from May 2-12. The event, which is held in the beautiful surroundings of Villa St. Anne, features both emerging and established artists such as Sebastian Mullaert, Mira & Chris Schwarzwalder, Pytzek and Echonomist who will be giving performances in different venues across Cannes with some being free to attend. The festival will also be hosting an exhibition by photographer David Woodard entitled ‘The Creators’.
As well as enjoying presentations by guest speakers such as Jerome Derradji and Vladislav Delay, visitors can take part in a number of other activities including yoga sessions and guided walks around the city.
We all love our music festivals, and Europe is one of the best places in the world to enjoy them. From Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, there’s a host of amazing events happening over the next few months. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Sónar
Sónar is an electronic music festival in Barcelona, Spain. It has been held annually since 1994 in June, having previously taken place in September or October. It is considered one of the most important festivals on the European calendar and is known for exploring new technology alongside electronic music, such as its Sonar+D program and Sonar Car. In 2014, Sónar attracted 115,000 attendees from 103 countries.[1] The festival lasts four days (Thursday-Sunday) and features performances by artists representing a variety of musical genres, including dance music (such as house music and techno), hip hop, rock, experimental music and others, along with art exhibitions and audiovisual shows. The festival’s main venues are Fira Gran Via (Hall 1 & 2), Fira Montjuïc (Hall 3 & 4) and Fira Montjuïc (Auditori).
FRENCH ELECTRONIC MUSIC
The French electronic music scene is a cultural phenomenon that has become increasingly popular in the last few decades. In recent years, the French music industry has produced a number of prominent international artists, including Daft Punk, Justice, David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Martin Solveig. We are not talking about any specific genre of electronic music but more the overall “French touch” sound that has been re-appropriated by many big names in the music industry.
The term “French touch” was coined in 1995 by English journalist Dave Jennings to describe the house music made by French artists such as Bob Sinclar and Laurent Garnier. The term became popular around 1998 as Daft Punk’s album Homework was released and is still used today to refer to this distinctive style of French house music.
French electronic music is defined by its funky rhythms and use of samples from disco and funk records of the 1970s. Although many famous DJs and producers have moved to London or Berlin over the years, there is still a strong electronic music scene in France with many festivals and parties taking place each year.
Dance music originates from the disco culture of the 1970s and ’80s, when DJs would remix existing songs to extend the tracks. Modern dance music has evolved from those early days into a vast genre with hundreds of sub-genres.
The term electronic dance music (EDM) is a broad umbrella term for all types of genres that are made using electronic instruments, such as synthesizers and drum machines. EDM incorporates everything from cutting-edge techno to ambient soundscape music and trance.
In recent years, EDM has become a mainstream phenomenon, filling concert halls and clubs around the world. While many associate EDM with large festivals like Tomorrowland in Belgium and Ultra Music Festival in Miami, smaller events are held in cities across the U.S., often in underground venues that allow club-goers to experience new artists in an intimate setting.