OUTLOOK/DIMENSIONS 2012
OUTLOOK FESTIVAL 2012
30TH AUGUST - 3RD SEPTEMBER
FORT PUNTA CHRISTO, PULA, CROATIA
The success of last years Outlook paid off when the UK Festival Awards crowned us “BEST OVERSEAS FESTIVAL”. Now in its fifth year, Outlook presents the most diverse and interesting line up you will find anywhere in Europe this summer!
Set in a breathtaking abandoned Fort Punta Christo, the Outlook site looks like something from another world. By far one of the most unique festival sites in Europe, Outlook is located on the northern coast of Croatia and is surrounded by crystal clear Adriatic waters. Outlook boasts the best location for sun soaked beach parties and all night raving till sunrise in the Fort. The legendary Outlook boat parties will also be setting sail with some of the most exciting names in Bass Music and Soundsystem Culture!
Those that joined us last year will remember our new additons to the festival. The Moat, The Dockside and The Harbour will all return with the same amazingly crisp soundsystems and stunning visuals as last year!
Showcasing everything from original Dub Reggae pioneers to the new school masters of electronic music, the line up is already starting to take shape and with hundreds more acts yet to be revealed, the 2012 line looks set to be the biggest to date!
Amongst those already confirmed are names synonymous with Outlook that have seen it grow over the years. Dubstep heavy-weights such as Hatcha, Loefah, Mala & Coki see their residency renewed on the Outlook lineup.
Remaining true to the origins of the music, Outlook will also be supplying some of the biggest names in Dub and Reggae this year. Far from the shores of the Caribbean, hailing from the far reaches of New Zealand, Outlook are proud to announce Fat Freddy’s Drop with be headling the Harbour Stage this year and we can’t wait. This fantastic seven piece band from Wellington effortlessly combine elements from Dub, Reggae, Soul and Jazz with soothing vocals. Perfect for the Outlook vibe.
Joining forces on the Dub and Reggae bill we find other greats such as Jah Shaka, Outlook family friends Iration Steppas and the sought after sound of Mungos HiFi. With their roots deep in soundsystem cluture, expect to see performances from Gentleman’s Dub Club who have never failed to impress with high-energy performances.
The Jungle pioneer Congo Natty will return to Outlook in 2012. As always the enigmatic performer will be accompanied on stage with many of the talented MC’s he is known for working with. MC’s Flowdan & Daddy Freddy have been confirmed for Outlook and will no doubt be backed by the dark, Dub heavy sounds The Bug.
A first timer to the Outlook but by no means a stranger to the music; a truly influential artist who defined the sound of the 90’s with his ground breaking album Timeless and prolific label Metalheadz, Outlook welcome Goldie to the stage. Other popular names in DnB like Norwiegan DJ Teebee and production partner Calyx also make their way to the stage for the first time.
As ever Hip Hop will have a strong presence. This year we are welcoming some real classic acts onto the Outlook shores; with a health of work behind him, Malik Taylor aka Phife Dog
comes to Outlook to perform tracks from classic albums ‘Low End Theroy and Beats’ and ‘Rhymes and Life’. Joining this timeless artist is another classic name in Hip Hop, representing the west coast sound, Souls Of Mischief bring the noise of Oakland in the mid 90’s. Looking now to modern movers in the Hip Hop scene we call on France’s finest beat smith, Onra who will be crash-landing for a seriously colourful live performance.
Outlook would be nothing if not for the wealth of emerging artists it brings to the rave. Pushing the now widely recognised UK sound we present an artist with releases on R & S Records, the rising star Blawan. Another artist we’re excited about is Mosca who rose to fame with his single Bax released on Glasgow based label, Numbers. Another artist gaining pace at the moment is XXXY who has seen releases on Ten Thousand Yen and Orca Recordings. In a similar vain we also bring you the wonder boy of Hotflush Recordings, George Fitzgerald.
Outlook will also embark on a rib rattling global tour bringing a taste of what you can expect from this years festival to a city near you. Watch this space!
With hundreds more acts still to be confirmed as well as some very exciting extras, stay tuned, as Outlook 2012 looks set to blow your socks off! HOLD TIGHT.
OUTLOOK 2012 INITIAL LINEUP:
FAT FREDDY’S DROP, JAH SHAKA, PHIFE (A TRIBE CALLED QUEST), DIGITAL MYSTIKZ – MALA & COKI, SCUBA, THE BEATNUTS, GOLD PANDA, CONGO NATTY & FAMILY, GOLDIE, KODE 9, JOKER, HATCHA, N-TYPE, PEARSON SOUND, LOEFAH, THE BUG, FLOWDAN & DADDY FREDDY, IRATION STEPPAS, MUNGOS HIFI, GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB, ZION TRAIN, SOULS OF MISCHIEF, DBRIDGE, CALIBRE, YOUNGSTA, TRUE TIGER - SUKH KNIGHT, STANZA, BLUE BEAR, ZED BIAS, BODDIKA, ADDISON GROOVE, TEEBEE, CALYX, DISTANCE, BEN UFO, APPLEBLIM, BLAWAN, ICICLE, MARCUS INTALEX, KLUTE, JACK SPARROW, PHAELEH, ONRA (Live), THE HEATWAVE, CHANNEL ONE, THE DISCIPLES FEAT JONAH DAN, CONSCIOUS SOUNDS + KING GENERAL, REMARC, GIRL UNIT, GUSSIE P, SOOM T, DISRUPT, KUEDO, AUTHOR (Live), MOSCA, KRYPTIC MINDS, SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA, STAMINA MC, YT, GEORGE FITZGERALD, THE PROTOTYPES, QUEST, DARKSKY, MARCUS NASTY, PANGAEA, NAVIGATOR, SP:MC, VIVEK, LENZMAN, BROTHER CULTURE, OBF, MICKEY PEARCE, BLACKS, TUNNIDGE, MENSAH, JUBEI, XXXY, DUB PHIZIX, ILLUM SPHERE, BROKE’N’£NGLISH, AKALA, SKITTLES, EARL GATESHEAD (TROJAN SOUNDSYSTEM), STAND HIGH PATROL, RSD, KIDKANEVIL, BLUE DAISY, FANTASTIC MR FOX, ELIPHINO, FLAKO, T WILLIAMS, JACKY MURDA, ANT TC1, MC DRS, LIONDUB, J:KENZO, OCTANE & DLR, SERUM, LX ONE, MC CRAZY D, OSSIE, ARIES, DIGITRON, DANMAN, MC LOWQUI, COMMODO, BIOME, HYETAL, RUCKSPIN, PLANAS, RIDDIM TUFFA, JAY 5IVE, STEPPA & KITCHA, DAUWD, DUB BOY, LURKA, RICH REASON, ALBY DANIELS, INSPIRATIONAL SOUNDS, GORGON SOUND, DJ FU, ADAM PRESCOTT, HYPEMAN SAGE, G DOUBLE, THINKING, LUD DUB, EARTHPIPE, FINWA.
DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL
6-9TH SEPTEMBER 2012
FORT PUNTA CHRISTO, PULA, CROATIA
TICKETS ON SALE – SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY
Dimensions Festival has arrived! Set on the picturesque Adriatic, Dimensions hijacks Fort Punta Christo the weekend after its older brother Outlook. Having made this location a Mecca for bass music lovers, Dimensions makes use of the beautiful surroundings with a smaller capacity; a slightly different take on sound focusing its time on House, Techno and the deeper end of the electronic spectrum.
Keeping themes from its originator, Dimensions will be set against the backdrop of the breathtaking abandoned fort. Located on a peninsular surrounded by crystal clear Adriatic waters, Dimensions combines sun-soaked beach parties by day and all night raving up at the fort until sun rise! The legendary Outlook boat parties also get a revamp as Dimensions takes command for the weekend.
With a higher technical specification of sound systems than you will find at any other festival of its size, Dimensions is the perfect place to enjoy the deep end of the electronic spectrum.
Dimensions will focus its energy on the foundational sound of House and Techno. In Europe House Music found its home in the Island of Ibiza and Techno firmly laying its foundations in the city of Berlin. Anyone that has visited Berlin should be aware of the electronic beat that pumps beneath its streets. Representing the mature and industrious sound of clubs like Berhain, Panorama Bar and Watergate, Dimensions is proud to welcome the magnificent Marcel Dettman! Along side Dettman we find Ben Klock a Dj who has made his mark on Techno as a resident at Berghain since its doors first opened in 2004. New kids on the block Kassem Mosse and Motor City Drum Ensemble join the German clique hot on the heels of their piers. Berlin also houses new talent, supplying a sturdy roof for other exciting new DJ’s in Europe. Leading the migration from London, Hotflush Recordings label boss and SUB:STANCE founder Scuba joins Skull Disco expat Shackelton on the Dimensions lineup.
Recent years has seen UK House evolve into a widely recognised sound. Many will be happy to see the well known British DJ’s Pearson Sound, Pangaea and Ben UFO of Hessle Audio. Other acts championing the UK sound will be Joy Orbison, Sigha and Space Dimension Controller. Joining these great names are up and coming producers Blawan and Midland along side future garage newcomer Pariah whose sounds are set to dominate 2012. Broadening the British Platform is an artist who we are very excited to be hosting Golden Panda. With a significant body of work having been released on American label Ghostly International, Golden Panda is confirmed for his much greatly awaited performance.
Familiar names such as Alexander Nut, Floating Points from Eglo records, dBridge and Boddika representing the sound of Autonomic have been confirmed for this festivals maiden voyage. Radio presenter Benji B joins the bill with long running figure head in Dubstep Mala of DMZ and Swamp 81 label boss Loefah.
Representing the birth place of Techno, Dimensions are thankful to host some great names from Detroit. Known best for his warm, organic and soul inspired take on techno, Moodyman is very highly respected. Expect to see Theo Parrish, one of the longest running DJs on the scene performing with the likes of Detroit young blood, Kyle Hall.
French dance music has always had a distinctive stamp when compared to other scenes in the global community. Dyed Soundorom brings an unforgettable rough, disco lead take on Techno from Paris with help from New York resident Levon Vincent. One of the longest running and most celebrated DJs in British music Andrew Weatherall joins forces to get Dimensions off to a magnificently strong start.
Keeping family ties stronger than ever Mungo’s HiFi supply their legendary sound system for the likes of Iration Steppas, the sideways bass of Untold, Tectonic label boss Pinch and new comer to Locked Groove.
With all the experience and success of Outlook behind them Dimensions is set make its mark on the European Dance Music scene.
TICKETS
Dimensions Festival Ticket: £120 + bf
Dual Weekender, Outlook & Dimensions Ticket: £230 + bf
Boat Party Ticket: £20 + bf
Camping: Starting From £36 + bf
