Asia’s biggest festival has been going around the bend giving each of it’s fans and followers the unique experience again and again and this November seems to mighty special as Sunburn bring to us the Sunburn Mumbai & Sunburn Bangalore editions as a prelude to the annual mega-extravaganza in Goa. A built in warm up to take you till the very end.
Mumbai will host it’s second instalment, with the festival goodness once again on the 15th & 16th of November, giving fans a cutting edge experience and a musical journey to unfold. Delivering the most exciting and diverse musical action from two stages, Sunburn shall be giving us the mother of all parties in the heart of the concrete jungle.
The back to back simultaneous fun shall continue in Bangalore, as the city shall be proud host of Asia’s biggest festival in it’s first debut edition on the 16th & 17th of November, which shall come right at fans in the midst of all the city action leaving you only to get there with your best face and in all your finery.
Both events look slated to be nights to remember and with a stellar line-up adding to the scheme of things we’re sure there is going to be no stopping that. Hit past the break now as we enhance your festival experience and get you all set to party, with a list of acts you definitely must not miss at the festival whether you maybe in Bangalore or Mumbai!
1. Paul Van Dyk
For more than two decades, the world has known Paul van Dyk as one of Germany’s most successful musicians and one of the most noteworthy names in the global dance music industry. Over the course of his career, as an artist, DJ and producer, Paul has surpassed a number of milestones including, having sold more than 3.5 million album copies and being twice voted as the world’s No.1 DJ. Additionally, earning a Grammy nomination and accepting the “Order of Merit” from the state of Berlin are, just some of the accolades he’s earned for his talents. He also is the head honcho of the renowned Vandit imprint.
His sensational DJ sets across continents are known to attract expansive crowds, however, he not only packs in crowds at the world’s best-known venues, he is also known for his other remarkable exploits, such as his social enterprise work in Berlin which includes his charity ‘Rückenwind’.
Truly an exceptional figure, catch Paul van Dyk as he hits Indian shores for Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore.
2. Fedde Le Grand
Enjoying artistic freedom possessed only by an elite few, Fedde Le Grand is known to be a masterful pioneer of electronic music. He is considered by a wide array of fans and artists as one of the most defining figures in house music. Whether as DJ or producer, Fedde’s influence can be felt throughout the electronic landscape; his creative beats, grooves, melodies and rhythms truly surround the industry. Without a doubt, one of the biggest dance music artists in the world. His exceptional skills both inside the studio and when at the console, are the stuff legends are made of.
As a creative producer, an inspirational DJ, and an artist in the truest sense of the word, the passion, integrity and sheer weight of individuality and originality that Fedde brings to the table sees him take his place as one of the most influential electronic pioneers of modern times.
He’s not only known to indulge in his own musical tendencies, but also to nurture new talent through his Flamingo imprint, using his years of hard-earned experience to push them towards superstardom.
Only one-question remains – if this is what Fedde le Grand has achieved so far, what’s around the corner? Don’t forget to catch him at Sunburn Mumbai and Bangalore.
3. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
It has without a doubt been an absolute fairytale story that has emerged from the talented and grittily determined brother duo from Belgium. Sought after producers, #1 hit makers, and the newly crowned world #6, the accolades Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have already garnered are equal to those most artists amass in a lifetime!
Official producers for Tomorrowland (and now immortalized in the official Tomorrowland comic book), the pair, have continually set global charts and several festivals ablaze with tracks like ‘Wakanda’, ‘Mammoth’, ‘Turn It Up’, ‘Madness’, ‘Phat Brahms’, and more.
Festival favourites, their electrifying live combination of DJ sets and crowd-busting MC-ing coupled with endless champagne showering has propelled them towards remarkable acclaim. Don’t miss their set at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore because its going to be one #bangin party.
4. Adam Beyer
Adam Beyer’s music is synonymous with exciting, mindboggling techno. Having emerged as the figurehead of the immensely prolific Swedish techno scene, Beyer’s focused and considered approach to his craft has led his fans to take note of his prowess as a leading globally recognized DJ, headlining clubs and festivals week-in-week-out.
Adam is also one of the most highly acclaimed producers and his cutting-edge talent is so evident that his productions have formed a part of a vast number of sets by leading names on the dance music scene.
His 3 labels – Drumcode, Truesoul and Madeye are renowned as mediums for advocating exceptional music and his meticulous ear for quality productions is second to no one. Be sure to witness his set as he brings you the best in techno at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore.
5. Kash Trivedi
As one of the most popular DJ’s in the region, Kash Trivedi‘s sets come loaded with a phat bundle of passion and a bubbling zeal to create breakthrough musical experiences. Attracting hosts of music aficionados to his tunes, his eclectic sounds and rising beats lead to the crowd experiencing a number of emotions while grooving to his tunes.
Bringing with him a unique sound that could turn the heat on in any setting. There is no musical boundary he does not cross as he fuses breaks, glitches with house in his own inimitable wicked sense. Watch out for his set at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore.
6. Jitter
Jayant’s obsession with creating music, started at an early age. It is said that while his friends studied, and his parents worried, he immersed himself in sounds, creating his own unique brand of electronica and much to our joy, his curiosity and eagerness has not waned ever since.
He began producing music in 2003 and despite having no formal training in music theory, he has consistently created exceptional works and his boundaries as an artist are practically limitless for him.
He works with what moves him emotionally and translates that experience into his own, eclectic electronic sound. Even though these genres give a fundamental idea of his work, you still cannot characterize what you really experience and feel at his shows. It is indescribable in words alone.
Jitter is a Live/Dj Minimal & Techno act by Jayant. The sound of Jitter is known to be very edgy, experimental and psychedelic in nature, making his set one which you mustn’t miss as he goes back to back with another domestic stalwart, Kohra at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore.
7. NDS & Blue
Nds & Blue is the brainchild of childhood friends, Gaurav Sharma and Siddharth Sharma.
One of the most talented dance music producers in India at the moment, with releases on top international labels and a lot more in process. Their tracks have been supported by some of the biggest names in the industry such as, Armin Van Buuren on ASOT, Above & Beyond on Anjunabeats WorldWide and Group Therapy Radio, Paul Van Dyk on Vonyc Sessions and Markus Schulz on Global DJ Broadcast.
The influence of this phenomenally talented duo is pretty evident and the tracks they have produced have remained memorable in the minds of a number of people. Watch out for their enthralling set at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore.
8. Sartek
A talented producer turned DJ from the capital region of India, Sartek has created an exceptional buzz with his recent release “Apocalypse” on the renowned Magik Muzik/Black Hole imprint.
For Sartek however, it wasn’t just about producing a track which, lacked soul and even after the astounding success of his single, every time he steps into a studio he channels what he feels into his work. He treats each production like a science and he carefully constructs each of his tracks with detail and perfection.
2013 further is set to showcase his talent and his unique sounds. Having being signed onto one of dance music’s biggest labels, this young talent promises to show you not just his originality but also his diversity in remixing the works of some of the industry’s biggest artists. If there is someone to watch out for, it is Sartek – one of India’s most promising young EDM producers!
Watch out for his set at Sunburn Mumbai & Bangalore!