What comes to mind when you think of the infamous French Riviera’s must travel to spots: Cannes, France. Do you think of the picturesque countryside, beaches, vineyards or the annual Cannes Film Festival. But what about hosting a music festival?
Les Plages Electroniques has announced its 12th annual music festival taking place on August 10th – 12th, 2017.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Cannes in the south of France, the annual event will see millions descend on the location for one of Europe’s biggest beach festivals.
In 2016, in defiance of the horror which sadly struck the French Riviera, “#MusicIsTheAnswer” became the mantra of the festival, and it was chanted repeatedly by every single artist, the staff and of course by over 20,000 sunbathers who answered the music call. The tragic events that deeply affected the organisation, the safety services and the festival attendees didn’t discourage anyone; they all remained mobilised, supportive and united.
As such, music continues to unite and to gather us, and so the show must go on! Thus, Les Plages Electroniques is making a strong comeback this year and the 12th edition promises many surprises, including a real festival village on the Palace Square, new afterparties at the Rotonde on Friday and Saturday till 4:30 am and more besides.
With previous guests at the festival including Nina Kraviz, Carl Craig, Tale of Us, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice and more, the first of this year’s headliners is Flume. Working since he was 13 years old, Australian artist Harley Edward Streten, aka Flume, got revealed to the public with his remix of Disclosure’s “You & Me” which had massive success. His first album “Skin” was released to critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award.
Also playing is Paul Kalkbrenner – the Berlin techno legend will galvanize the crowds on August 12th with an exceptional live performance. The producer and well-known German DJ, highly praised by the minimal techno community; starred, soundtracked and produced the cult film Berlin Calling.
Stepping up also are Bondax with their mix of electronic influences and languorous RnB grooves; the chart topping dance duo have turned out massive house tunes on Sony, all while serving up big sets full of infectious basslines and dreamy, fun grooves, with many more acts to join them across the festival.
Thanks to Les Plages Electroniques, Cannes has become one of France’s premier destination for electronic music. Since 2006, it’s always been one of the biggest European beach parties that attracts festival-goers from the all over the world, swaying their hips on the most beautiful beach of La Croisette.
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Full lineup
Flume
Paul Kalkbrenner (live)
Bondax
Fakear
Feder
Jabberwocky
Ofenbach
Darius
Kartell
Zimmer
Simina Grigoriu
Cezaire
Mawimbi
Flabaire
James Falco
Noisered
Nuwave b2b Pastel
Axl btb Dakat
Citizen Kain (live drum)
Parallels
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