Distortion returns to Copenhagen
- PublishedWed, May 25, 2011, 15:00
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- Seth Troxler, Ben UFO and Michael Mayer are a few of the many acts taking over the Danish capital next week.
- Copenhagen Distortion will take place in the Danish capital from the first through the fifth of June. Conceived in 1998 as a "just-for-fun" party, Distortion has since swelled into an international festival, drawing some of the biggest names in electronic music to Denmark for five days of carnival-style festivities. Between 4pm and 10pm the Distortion Block Party will gather crowds of 20,000-40,000 people to a different district of Copenhagen each day with its free street parties. In the evening the Club Clash moves the party indoors, with each venue in the neighbourhood hosting a series of individual events ranging from jazz, funk, disco and electro, to dubstep, drum & bass, house and techno. After four days, Distortion concludes on a chilled out vibe with two stages of art, reggae and "jumping in the water." Highlights from this year's artist lineup include Seth Troxler, Josh Wink, Mathew Jonson, Matias Aguayo and Ben UFO of Hessle Audio. But it's not all about partying at Distortion. A plethora of alternative projects add a cultural edge to the hedonism, including debates, workshops and information exchange via its Distortion Institute.
- Wed, Jun 1, 2011
Distortion Day 1: Club Clash
Kenny Larkin, Mathew Jonson, Kenton Slash Demon, James Ruskin, Hawaii Mike
- Thu, Jun 2, 2011
Distortion Day 2: Club Clash feat Acid Washed
Acid Washed, Brynjolfur, Waqar, Palindrom, Northern Structures
- Fri, Jun 3, 2011
Distortion Day 3: Club Clash feat JG, TRojan & Egern
Reza, Josh Wink, Levon Vincent, Crookers, Morten Breum, Austra4
- Sat, Jun 4, 2011
Distortion Day 4: Final Party
Ben UFO, Jack Sparrow, Dubkasm, 2000F, Turbotito, Hot Chip, Schlachthofbronx, Heartbreak, SYSTEMA, Waqar, Matias Aguayo, Cormac, Waqar, Superpitcher, Tim Sweeney, Prins Thomas, Terje Bakke, Skatebård