SXM FESTIVAL LOCKS IN RICARDO VILLALOBOS, NINA KRAVIZ, ÂME, BLACK COFFEE, MORE

SXM Festival has announced the first phase of its line-up, for the event that runs from Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th March 2017 on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

Ricardo Villalobos, Nina Kraviz, Âme, Black Coffee, Raresh, Rhadoo, Andhim and Honey Dijon have all been locked as part of the first wave of artists announced, which also includes Petre Inspirescu, Lee Burridge and many more.

Speaking in a press release, SXM Festival founder Julian Prince said, “After our much talked about inaugural year, we are beyond excited to return to beautiful St. Martin with some of the world’s best DJs and producers.

“In curating this year’s lineup it was our hope to offer a look into the past, present and future of our community. From legendary fixtures of the scene, to up-and-coming stars, to the avant-garde sounds of tomorrow, we have bridged all channels in choosing the soundtrack for SXM Festival 2017.”

You can see the full list of artists announced as part of phase one of SXM Festival’s line-up below, and buy tickets from the event’s website.

SXM Festival 2017 phase one line-up (alphabetical):

Âme (live)
Amir Javasoul
Andhim
Bedouin
Behrouz
Black Coffee
Bob Moses
Chaim
Fur Coat
Honey Dijon
John Acquaviva
Lee Burridge
Maher Daniel 
Nina Kraviz 
Nu
Ricardo Villalobos 
RPR Soundsystem (Rhadoo, Petre Inspirescu, Raresh)
Sebastian Mullaert Aka Minilogue
Soul Clap
Thugfucker
YokoO

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