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EPIZODE³ COMPLETES ITS HUGE LINEUP

with [A:RPIA:R], CRAIG RICHARDS, ION LUDWIG, GUTI (Live), PAN-POT, PEGGY GOU, STEVE LAWLER, THOMAS MELCHIOR and many more!

Word: Binna Kim

Breath-taking Epizode³ – one of the most exciting music and art festivals in the world, is set to take place in Vietnam’s blissful island of Phu Quoc, from December 28^th2018 till January 8^th2019. Captivating festival now completes its huge lineup, with more than 70 namesadded on the billincluding a wide array of planetary house and techno icons, such as [A:RPIA:R], BINH, CRAIG RICHARDS, DJ STINGRAY, GUTI, ION LUDWIG, MAAYAN NIDAM, MICHAEL MAYER, PAN-POT, PEGGY GOU, PETRE INSPIRESCU, RHADOO, STEVE LAWLER, THOMAS MELCHIORand many more! They will be playing alongside the most respected Asia and Australia talents, such as ALAM, DEIAN, DISKONNECTED, GABRI-L, JONATHAN KUSUMA, MAURICE SIMON, SEQU3L, to name a few. 

All these names are added on an already epic list that includes legends from various music worlds, such as NINA KRAVIZ, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, SETH TROXLER, SONJA MOONEAR, ZIP, APOLLONIA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, FERRY CORSTEN, NICK WARREN, TINI, MR.G (Live), SAMMY DEE, mixed with the most interesting and adventurous names from house, techno, minimal, drum n’ bass and breakbeat. They will all be shaking exceptionally decorated stages, while bringing the forward thinking sound of the global dancefloors straight to the Phu Quoc beach, where dancing hardly ever stops for 11 nights and days. The festival venue itself provides an other-worldly experience that gathers thousands of ravers and thrill seekers from all over the world, dancing on the beach among art masterpieces, sculptures and installations. White sand beaches, tropical flora, rugged landscapes and hypnotizing sunsets, aw well as local cuisine and hospitality, all make this like no other festival in the world, and a superior NYE music getaway. 

“Last year, the second edition of Epizode already achieved global recognition due to festival’s specific concept that blends music and art together, and emanates the vibe many people talked about. Moving boundaries and bringing global electronic music trends and top quality performers to Asia, stays our all-time goal, so this year we count more than 130 names on the lineup. Supporting the development of the regional scene and engaging with the community is a priority, so for this edition, we’ve extended the Asian and Australian lineup. We invested even more resources this year to grow the art colony, to make Epizode³ even bigger and crazier, aiming to be a bridge between the West and the East, while providing the ultimate fun. We invite all party goers and travelers to forget everyday life and get lost in Epizode³ electrifying universe, in the west coast of Phu Quoc’s beach and jungle paradise”, said the Epizode³ team.

As of November 15^th, the price of 11-day Multi Passes will be €209, Sister Passes that enable two girls to enter per price of one ticket costs the same, while the 3-people Group Passes cost €499. Three-day tickets will be available as well, at €149, as well as one day passes, at €59, Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.com

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From the minimal front line, Epizode³ is proud to welcome cult Romanian trio [A:RPIA:R] who will be debuting South East Asia while bringing their transcendentally rolling set. Perlon’s and Club der Visionaere’s BINH, one of the crowd’s favorites ION LUDWIG, and the well respected master THOMAS MELCHIOR, will all be presenting their distinctive sonic signatures colored with stripped yet hypnotizing sound. From complex Latin rhythms look no further than Comeme’s unique MATIAS AGUAYO, while sophisticated yet powerful house and techno comes from the globally renowned power duo PAN-POT, Cocoon star wAFF and Viva label boss STEVE LAWLER. Next up are Detroit veteran DJ STINGRAY and fabric London legend CRAIG RICHARDS, alongside Berlin’s BLOODY MARY, Italian super group AGENTS OF TIME and legendary Kompakt label boss MICHAEL MAYER. One of the fastest rising stars, PEGGY GOU and the famous Argentinian performer GUTI return to Epizode³ with a broad array of tricks, SUBB-AN brings tech house excellence and DAVID AUGUST plays one of his enchanting live sets. Deeper side of house and techno comes from it’s leading ladies, Brouqade label boss DANA RUH and an a super artist in flux,MAAYAN NIDAM, who will be bringing their magic to the Phu Quoc beach.

Asia and Australia’s artists are all set to bring their unique flavors from the house and techno spectrum. ALAM, one of Malaysia’s top names, explores edges of grooves, Germany born – Thailand based DAVE VEGA has been releasing on renowned labels such as Bpitch Control, Serialism and Get Physical, while one of Vietnam’s pioneers EDGE PAMUTE, is a true eclectic musical connoisseur. Australia’s THE BREAKFAST CLUB residents GABRI-L and JAY MUGELLI will present their dubby and groovy sound, and will be playing alongside Subsonic festival’s mastermind MARCOTIX.Furthermore,Epizode³ will welcome the creator of Dubai’s famous Groove On The Grass open air festival – DEIAN, as well as India’s greatest – SEQU3L and LIKWID who will take the crowd on a journey from deep to progressive.Next up are Taiwan’s globally famous Smoke Machine resident DISKONNECTEDwho’ll bring his signature techno sound and Jakarta born, internationally acclaimed JONATHAN KUSUMA who released on label such as I’m a Cliché and Cocktail d’Amore. Next up are GODWIN P, owner of Kyo Kuala Lumpur who’s stellar sonic journey for last two decades, and MAURICE SIMON, resident of Singapore’s famous KILO LOUNGE that blends melodic house with moody techno.

Festival is organized by Sagrado Corp – a Moscow-based company coordinating all the venues of the holding. They are very active locally, co-organizing the cultural program of the international Expo in Astana, and organizing tours of many DJ and musicians in Moscow, such as Solomun, Wu Tang Clan, Carl Cox, Tiesto, Sven Vath, Luciano, W&W, etc.

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Lineup (in alphabetical order)