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Sziget Festival

Taking place on The Island of Freedom in the heart of Budapest from 11-18 August, Sziget is known for diverse and colorful programs with the newly confirmed acts representing all genres, perfect for music lovers of all styles. Performers include: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Skrillex, Jake Bugg and London Grammar, Queens of the Stone Age, Placebo, Klaxons, Stromae, Calvin Harris, Imagine Dragons and Bastille.

Proud winner of the ‘Best European Major Festival’ award in 2011, Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multicultural events of Europe, starting in 1993 and now celebrating its 22nd edition. The festival attracts almost 400 000 fans from over 70 countries to a beautiful island in the heart of Budapest, providing a complete festival-holiday experience with non-stop party, great live concerts, a widely international community and all the touristic features the city has to offer.

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Cologne Christmas Markets 2013

All of the Cologne Christmas markets open on the 25th November with the exception of the Cologne Harbour Christmas market which opens on the 22nd November 2013.

Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival 2013

15/04/201306/03/2017 by Charlotte J

Dubrovnik is renowned for its summertime music festival in July and August but there’s a good excuse to visit the city in May when it will host its own International Wine & Jazz Festival.

Running from 24th to 27th May, the festival will feature jazz singer and pianist, Diane Schuur, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble, conductor and clarientist, Miachael Kissinger and the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra.

The festival will blend jazz, blues, pop and crossover classical musicians. Visitors will also enjoy award-winning Croatian wines, fine artists and craftsmen from throughout the region, and an outstanding array of Dalmatian cuisine.

For more information visit www.dubrovnikwinejazz.com

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Days of Olives Festival on Croatia’s Krk Otok (Island)

10/09/201206/03/2017 by Charlotte J

From October 1 to 9, 2012, the Croatian island of Krk will host the Days of Olives Festival. I love olives. I’ve always loved olives. Most people grow into them but not me. I loved them as soon as I could eat solid food, so a festival dedicated to my favourite snack needless to say got me a little bit excited! The event will showcase the fabulous health benefits of olives and you’ll even have the chance to witness and take part in a unique harvest. Local hosts will also serve up the homemade snack to the sound of a sopile which I’m told is a woodwind instrument similar to an oboe. Then there’ll be a feast in the evening, with Croatia’s best chefs all competing to prepare the best olive-based dish.

I suggest you book flights soon!

For more information visit www.tzpunat.hr

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Dimensions Festival, Fort Punta Christo, Croatia September 2012

17/07/201206/03/2017 by Charlotte J

A brand spanking new electronic music festival will launch this September, 6 to 9, in the abandoned Fort Punta Christo, Pula, Croatia. New additions to the line-up are being announced all the time, and it looks pretty exciting already. Tickets costs just £120. Plan your trip now while airfares remain cheap (some less than £100).

Beach parties will happen daily and for those who don’t like the idea of camping,t here’s plenty of apartments available in nearby Stinjan, Fazana and Valbadon, with shuttle buses running between the two. Plus, there’s a number of boat parties setting off from the harbour where you can catch intimate sets from your favourite DJs while you sip on your favourite cold Croatian beer or tipple of choice (tickets – 20 Euros). What are you waiting for? Find out more at www.dimensionsfestival.com

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Serbia’s EXIT Festival 2012: Line Up & Documentary

13/06/201206/03/2017 by Charlotte J

There’s just four week until Serbia’s EXIT festival! Running between Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th July in the Petrovaradin Fortress, overlooking the river Danube, EXIT is set to yet again be the most adventurous festival and best value for money in Europe! There’s going to be more than 600 artists, performing on 20 stages. A video documentary by DJ Broadcast and line up information below…

DJBroadcast presents: The States of Exit from DJBroadcast on Vimeo.

Line up:

Fusion Stage

Bosnian rapper Edo Maakja

Polish electro pop trio Kamp!

Serbian cult brand Block Out

Russian indie pop quartet Pompeya

Electro/indie mashup Twisted Piglet

Serbian band Hype!

Serbian punk act Goblini

Rap supergroup Sve Barabe

Regional phenomenon Lollobrigida

Rock band Jarboli

Crossover band dreDDup

Alt Rock band Grimus!

Seun Kuti

Egypt 80

Obojeni program

Električni orgazam

Death By Chocolate

IKA

Batucada Sound Machien

Dandelion Children

Dječaci

Zemlja gruva

Eyesburn

Suda Stage

Dutch Magazine

DJ Broadcast

BOEMKLATSCH RECORDS

Bar B More

Mike Mago

Nat 89

TWR72

Rip Tide

Pretty Young Trouble

Baskerville

Sound of the Russian Underground – various acts

Volkova Sisters

The Zombie Kids

Carlos Saez

Idemo na Mars

Banda Panda

It’s a Dubstep Thing

The Middle Beast

Playground Syndicate

More bands to be announced shortly.

Tickets from £89 + booking fee visit EXITfest.org for more details.

Getting there: JAT and Wizz Air both fly from the UK to Belgrade. Visit EXITtrip.org for more information on packages.

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5th Lošinj Cuisine Festival in Croatia

04/04/201106/03/2017 by Charlotte J

If you happen to find yourself in Croatia this April, make sure you head down to the 5th Lošinj Cuisine Festival held from 8th to 22nd April. This year’s festival is marked by a project entitled “Around the World with Lošinj Sails” which aims to revive and recall the historical and cultural heritage of Lošinj’s maritime tradition and its golden era from 1853 until 1884, when Mali Lošinj was known as the maritime center of the Eastern Mediterranean. The catering facilities involved will provide visitors with the opportunity to taste the dishes of Lošinj Captains, prepared with a modern twist. From the looks of below, who could possibly resist?

Book your spot now by visiting 5th Lošinj Cuisine Festival.

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Croatia’s 58th Pula Film Festival in July 2011

28/03/201106/03/2017 by Charlotte J

The International Programme of the 58th Pula Film Festival will open at Kastel on 9th and finish on 23rd July 2011 with evening open-air screenings daily at 9.30 pm. During the first part of the festival (until 15th July), films from the International Programme will be presented at the Valli Cinema during the festival. While during the second part of the Festival (from the 16th to the 23rd of July), films from the PoPular Programme can be watched in the Arena.

The festival was first held in 1954 and is the oldest and most popular Croatian film festival with an impressive 73,000 visitors last year. This year’s programme is anticipated to include, Lead and Daria by Branko Ivanda, Kotlovina by Tomislav Radic, Koko and the Ghosts by Daniel Kusan, The Little Gypsy Witch by Tomislav Zaja and The Translator by Biljana Cakic-Veselic. Several other independent productions will also be screened.

For more information visit www.pulafilmfestival.hr

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Transilvania International Film Festival 2011

24/03/201106/03/2017 by Charlotte J

Founded in 2002, the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) was the first international feature film festival to take place in Romania. Over the last nine years, TIFF has become a well-known brand in Romania, not only due to the outstanding films screened every year, but also for the effective organization, sparkling atmosphere and density of events, from seminars, workshops and panels, to fabulous concerts and crazy night-long parties.

This year’s festival will take place between 3rd and 12th of June 2011 in Cluj and 15th to 19th of June in Sibiu.

The programme is yet to be announced but visit www.tiff.ro for more information.

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The Garden Festival 2011 Line-Up

21/03/201106/03/2017 by Charlotte J

That’s right, one of the most talked about festivals is back this summer! The sixth annual Garden Festival will be held between the 6th and 13th of July. A variety of acts have confirmed and include: Larry Heard, Art Department, Robert Owens, Soul Clap, Motor City Drum Ensemble with Sir Norman Jay, Tensnake and Greg Wilson, Crazy P, Mark E, Future Disco and PBR Streetgang. We’re eagerly anticipating further line-up announcements.

Plus, don’t forget the Argonaughty boat parties which this year will include acts such as, Futureboogie, Resident Advisor, Hang the DJ vs PBR Streetgang feat. Tensnake, El Diablos vs Crazy P, Faith, The Pool Boat feat. Matty J, Ben Terry and Greg Wilson!

The countdown to beats on the waves at a certain sun-kissed and pine-shaded Croatian peninsular has begun!

For more information visit www.thegardenfestival.eu