As Sunburn Festival gears up to step into the next decade with their eleventh edition all set to kick off on 28th December, the Indian festival giant has managed to keep fans on their toes with a mouth watering lineup which will take over Pune in less than a week. Boasting of five massive headlining names including the likes of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, KSHMR, DJ Snake, Afrojack and Martin Garrix, the 4-day festival will also treat listeners to a wide array of sounds courtesy several artists who will make their presence felt across four stages.
And as we inch closer to D-day, we at Bangin Beats have decided to compile a list of 10 acts which you need to check out at Sunburn Festival this year! Read on.
Coone
Unarguably one of hardstyle’s biggest names, Dutch heavyweight Coone will be finally making his way to India for his debut performance in the country! Set to take over the mainstage with his signature, hard hitting sounds, the veteran act will making the attendees dance to his electric set that is poised to go down as one of the best in the history of Sunburn Festival.
Infected Mushroom
The legendary production team of Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani, more popularly known as Infected Mushroom have fascinated crowds and listeners with their spectacular live performances and innovative creations over the last two decades! One of the most iconic psy-trance acts who continue to push the boundaries, Indian fans shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to catch them LIVE at Sunburn Festival.
Kayzo
If you have managed to pay close attention to the bass music scene over the last two years, then you’re ought to recognize Kayzo in an instant! The American bass music star who has quickly risen up the ranks to be recognized as one of the hottest acts in recent times, the LA-based producer/DJ is known for his hard dance-influenced take on the genre. And as he gears up to make his highly awaited India debut at Sunburn Festival, bass enthusiasts can rest assured to be treated to a crazy performance!
Stooki Sound
Trap music and Stooki Sound are synonymous to each other! And there’s absolutely no denying that. The British duo has delivered some of the hardest hitting tunes in recent years, blending their musical backgrounds in UK Bass, hip-hop and trap to create their unique sound. And if you’ve watched any footage of their live performances, then you can guess what’s about to go down at Sunburn Festival later this week!
Maribou State
UK-based electronic duo Maribou State command their position as one of the finest acts to have graced the scene in recent years! Having built a glowing reputation for their lush, soulful productions and carefully curated sets, the highly acclaimed duo always manage to rise up to the occasion to deliver some scintillating performances. And without a doubt, they’ll be looking forward to doing so at Sunburn Festival as they take over the Ola Stage!
YTRAM
YTRAM might sound like a new name to many dance music fans around the world, but ask a passionate Martin Garrix fan and s/he will reveal all the secrets. The deep house alias of the Dutch superstar who likes to keep it low profile, fans were treated to Garrix’s lesser known avatar at Tomorrowland earlier this year. And it looks like the attendees at Sunburn Festival are up next to witness the ‘Pizza‘ hitmaker dish out some of his favourite deeper cuts in Pune.
Will Atkinson
Scottish DJ/producer Will Atkinson‘s rise towards the top has been worth taking note of! The trance act who seamlessly blends trance and techno elements to craft his anthemic creations, has found a passionate audience which spans throughout the globe. Having gained heavy support from the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten amongst others, the man behind hits like ‘Numb The Pain‘ and ‘Leave A Message‘ is now all set to make his India debut at Sunburn Festival later this week!
Clean Bandit
Grammy Award winners and one of dance pop’s biggest acts, Clean Bandit will be heading to Sunburn Festival for their debut stint in the country, and fans definitely shouldn’t miss out on this one! The famed trio who have delivered multiple chart topping hits in recent times including ‘Rather Be‘,’ Rockabye‘ amongst several others are set to deliver a memorable performance consisting of some of their biggest hits.
Luigi Rocca
A name which certainly needs no introduction, Italian DJ/producer Luigi Rocca has built a reputation for himself amongst techno and tech house lovers around the world! Boasting of a successful career which spans over a decade, the talented act knows how to weave together a performance that’ll stay with you for a long time to come.
Chippy Nonstop
Toronto-based DJ/rapper Chippy Nonstop might have had to go through a turbulent period in 2015 after she was deported to Canada from USA, but that hasn’t stopped her from coming back even stronger to be recognized one of the most forward thinking female acts. The talented artist, who has several tracks to her name, has quickly managed to become a formidable force behind the decks who manages to deliver phenomenal performances each time, which boast of club-ready tracks and Bollywood gems sprinkled throughout.
So what are you waiting for. Make sure you don’t give these acts a miss by getting your tickets here.