Sojourn Magazine Spring 2017

SOJOURN//SPRING17
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
SPRING FESTIVALS IN
EUROPE
Compiled by Jasmine Joseph
WHAT: LOST & FOUND
WHERE: MALTA
WHEN: 13-16 APRIL
WHY: Curated by the prodigious BBC
Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, the festival
draws the biggest names in
contemporary club culture to keep the
4-day party going strong. Grab your
sunscreen, a pair of shades and a
pool float, and head for this
Mediterranean bash
HOW: www.lostandfoundfestival.com
WHAT: XJAZZ
WHERE: BERLIN, GERMANY
WHEN: 3-7 MAY
WHY: With events held in five
fantastic venues in Kreuzberg, XJAZZ
is all about celebrating international
legends of the experimental jazz
game on the one hand, and
highlighting the local, genre-pushing
talent on the other. Around 70% of
each year’s lineup is dominated by
German-based acts – a rarity in the
country – outlining just how ahead of
the curve Berlin’s jazz scene is
HOW: www.xjazz.net
WHAT: THE GREAT ESCAPE
WHERE: BRIGHTON, UK
WHEN:18-20 MAY
WHY: Every year, the dedicated team
behind The Great Escape deliver a
line-up showcasing the best in new
music, with 450 genre-spanning acts
performing in 30+ local venues, from
the regal Brighton Dome to the
backroom of a local pub after closing
hours. The festival also hosts a
prestigious industry convention,
featuring panel debates, interviews
and keynote speeches from industry
bigwigs and music tastemakers.
HOW: www.greatescapefestival.com
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