An update from The BPM Festival: Costa Rica has released a new update due to new government restrictions. Tourists do not have to be vaccinated when traveling to Central American country; however, tourists do have to show proof of a negative PCR test. Since December 2021, COVID cases have spiked dramatically nationwide. Forcing the festival to begin each day of events at 12pm and end each night at midnight.Â
The 15th edition of The BPM Festival: Costa Rica presents the phase two lineup, set to take place from January 12 to 18, 2022. Hosting the biggest names in underground talent in-house and techno. The festival also holds showcases from DJ labels to party brand events. The infamous festival welcomes over eighty new artists to its week-long event. There are passes available for seven days and three days, which are on sale now.
Time of Malta reports that The Medical Association of Malta has sent a stern declaration of dispute to the Health Ministry, threatening industrial actions if permits for mass events and parties on the island, which include plans for a massive BPM Festival edition, are not canceled by Monday.
This is just one of a number of demands contained in the declaration. The doctors’ union has specified that as from Monday, it will be instructing members to only perform emergency operations should the island’s Government not address their demands.
The first Global Vibe Radio mix of 2020 comes from Miami’s Rony Seikaly, who provided us with a Live recording of his 2019 DISTRIKT set at Burning Man.
The set features only his own productions, including tracks released on his very own recently-launched Stride Records label. The latest EP from Rony Seikaly, Set My Body, is out January 10th on Stride and can be pre-ordered on Beatport HERE.
There is no doubt that The BPM Festival Costa Rica 2020 is one of the best winter festival destination to hit up this winter.
When The BPM Festival announced its plans to expand to Portugal it wasn’t clear just how large the European edition would be.
Now, with 2018’s full lineup and showcases announced, there is no doubt that the festival’s organizers have built it into a festival rivaling its Mexican predecessor in size and scope.
Concluding the already huge impressive lineup will be: Craig Richards, Octave One (Live), Joseph Capriati, Kenny Dope, Magda, Frank Storm, Patrick Topping, Marco Faraone, Detlef, Latmun, Richy Ahmed and more, joining the already announced lineup that includes Chris Liebing, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, Nic Fanciulli, Nicole Moudaber, Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, and The Martinez Brothers, amongst others.
Making its highly-anticipated return to Europe this September 20-23, 2018, The BPM Festival: Portugal is kicking off the preparation for the second edition in a big way.
The organizers have recently announced the first wave of acts which is comprised of over fifty artists, many of them top house and techno artists who will giving attendees some quality live music. To name a few, expected to attend the festival are Art Department, Apollonia, Carl Craig, Chus & Ceballos, Danny Tenaglia, Hector, Josh Wink, Lauren Lane, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Nastia, Paco Osuna, and Seth Troxler, among many standout artists.
The Algarve hosted The BPM Festival on 14, 15, 16 and 17 September, after the festival’s 10 year story in Mexico ended with the tragic events at Blue Parrot earlier this year. Truthfully, however, Portugal had already been announced as the first country chosen for BPM’s expansion. Located in PortimĂŁo and Lagoa, The BPM Festival’s first foray in Europe was greeted by the temperate Mediterranean climate, providing the public with spectacular sunsets and pleasant evenings.
Naturally for a first-edition festival there were still some kinks to be ironed out, especially as far as traffic, congestion and general logistics were concerned, but overall the festival delivered and delivered with class.
Of note was the presence of globally requested acts the likes of  Art Department, Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, Jackmaster, Loco Dice, Nastia, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot and Seth Troxler as well as pioneers of underground dance music such as Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia, Dubfire, Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin and Victor Calderone.
The BPM Portugal’s first year featured almost 200 artists, 20 showcases and 4 days of house, techno and their respective offshoots in one of Europe’s best beach destinations.
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This coming September 14-17, powerhouse electronic music brand The BPM Festival hits Europe for the first time. Hosted in PortimĂŁo and Lagoa, Portugal, The BPM Festival: Portugal more than doubled its lineup with the addition of over 80 of the worldâs top underground talent. New additions include Anja Schneider, Art Department, Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Eats Everything, Guti, Josh Wink, Paco Osuna, Paul Kalkbrenner and more to an already impressive lineup comprised of artists such as Apollonia, Chus & Ceballos, Dubfire, Jamie Jones, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Nicole Moudaber, Richie Hawtin, and Seth Troxler. Also announced are The BPM Festival: Portugalâs showcase lineup as it brings the most in-demand party brands and label showcases to the southwestern edge of the European continent at newly revealed indoor and open air venues.
Whether you are dance music lover or in the industry, there is something in store for everyone with the variety of beach side, open air venues, and nightclubs featured in the programme.
Tickets are available at TheBPMFestival.com/tickets. Flexible travel, accommodation, and ticket packages are available via The BPM Festivalâs official travel partner Choice Holidays, a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and an Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) protected and insured company.
Below are our top 10 artist picks for you to catch at The BPM Festival: Portugal:
The BPM Festival has posted a new statement following the deaths at Blue Parrot in Playa del Carmen on the last night of the festival earlier in January of this year.
“Our hearts are broken by the loss of six wonderful lives that were cruelly cut short,” begins the statement, naming all six victims killed during the shooting at the club that was hosting The BPM’s closing Elrow party. “The dance floor is where people come together to share joy, be with friends, create memories, and celebrate life. While our festival and dance community have experienced a tragedy, weâd also like to remember the magical moments, new friendships, and beautiful landscape of Mexico that weâve all shared over the last 10 years.”
As part of the statement, The BPM Festival has announced that it will be canceling its plans for the inaugural Brazil edition of the event, plans that were announced during last month’s BPM Festival in Mexico and originally scheduled for April of 2017. The Portugal expansion plans, announced at the same time as those for Brazil but taking place in September of 2017, will continue.
The BPM Festival is not likely to return to Playa, as local Mexican officials there have banned the festival from taking place after 10 years of operation.
The victims of the tragedy were Rafael Penaloza Vega, Giovanni Arturo Amparan Saragossa (both of Mexico), Daniel Pessina (Italy), Alejandra Villanueva (USA) and two security staff, Kirk Wilson from Canada and Geovanni Francisco Ruiz Murillo (Mexico). Kirk Wilson was a well-known member of the Canadian nightlife scene as a respected doorman that had worked in the industry for years. A GoFundMe has been organized to support his family.
Read the full statement below:
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