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EDITORIAL > 10 FESTIVALS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER

“Awakenings persists in bringing
us the best within the underground

across all four seasons”

EXIT FESTIVAL
NOVI SAD, SERBIA: 6-9 JULY
We’ve come to expect big things from EXIT Festival in recent years, and
2023 promises to be another stand-out year for it. Taking place at the
historic Petrovaradin Fortress across 4 enticingly long days, the Serbian
celebrations are set to deliver with a lineup that satisfies a broad range
of musical palettes. Aptly named ‘EXIT Universe’ this year, the names
involved are out of this world with the likes of The Prodigy, Skrillex, Wu
Tang Clan, Alesso and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike leading the way with
even more still to be announced. Recently voted as one of the top 5
festivals in the world, EXIT is one for your bucket list as it strives to keep
on innovating year in, year out.

AWAKENINGS FESTIVAL
HILVARENBEEK, NETHERLANDS: 7-9 JULY

Awakenings persists in bringing us the best within the underground
across all four seasons, and this year’s summer edition will again be
something to behold. The Dutch festival delivers on all fronts, brandish-
ing one of the most authentic lineups across its 3 days, encompassing
everything industrial, minimal and melodic. Here you can find over 110
of the most prestigious acts and some of the hottest newcomers in and
around the techno scene. All of that alongside more of the most immac-
ulate and sophisticated stage production you’ll find within the industry.
Welcoming over 100,000 ravers into its year-old Hilvarenbeek home, it’s a
must-attend event once again this year.

ULTRA EUROPE
SPLIT, CROATIA: 7-9 JULY

Returning to its scenic Croatian setting of Split, is one of Ultra Worldwide’s
many offspring in Ultra Europe. One of the most idyllic destination events
on the calendar, the festival is set to go all-in for its 9th edition. Taking to
the decks within the picturesque Park Mladeži is an eclectic roster of DJs,
with a cultured lineup featuring the likes of Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Char-
lotte De Witte, Hardwell, Carl Cox and Martin Garrix among others. If you’re
looking for a holiday, and dance music from dusk until dawn, then this
3-day, sun-kissed experience is almost certainly for you this summer.

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