DANCE OFF: GARDEN FESTIVIAL VS LOVE SYSTEM
We pit competing promoters head to head
Croatian dance festivals are still cropping up left, right and centre. Which one takes your fancy - originator or newbie?
THE GARDEN FESTIVAL, TISNO
NICK COLGAN
“Croatia's founding festival boasts a carefully nurtured family vibe with an idyllic location on the shores of the glistening Adriatic. Dance in crystal clear waters, set sail on the legendary Argonaughty boat parties, watch world-class acts under a starlit sky then party till sunrise at the stunning outdoor Barbarella's Discotheque — pure magic!”
The Garden Festival takes place 3rd - 10th July in Tisno, Croatia, with Crazy P, Metro Area, Outboxx, Space Dimension Controller, Axel Boman, Bicep, Casino Times, Brawther, Cedric Maison, Detroit Swindle, Eats Everything. Floating Points, Genius Of Time, Greg Wilson, Huxley, Jay Shepheard, Idjut Boys, Last Waltz, Justin Martin, Luke Vibert and more. Tickets are £105.
LOVE SYSTEM, PETRCANE
DANNY RAPER
“Love System is one for the heads. The Adriatic floating stage, mazy forest arena and the eye-wateringly beautiful Petrcane are a completely unique festival setting in Croatia. We want to attract those with a back-to-basics attitude: top-notch sound, pristine setting, amazing music both current and veteran, day and night, and a relaxed, intimate communal vibe.”
Love System takes place 26th May-3rd June in Petrcane, Croatia, with Shonky, Bicep, Ralph Lawson, Finnesbassen, Mario Basanov, Midland, Ejeca, Ben Pearce, wAFF, Adana Twins, Claptone, HNQO, Shir Khan, Jay Shepheard, Tom Demac (live), Lovebirds, Kolombo, George Fitzgerald, Wildkats, No Artificial Colours and more. tickets are currently at £89
