The Netherlands is in for yet another treat this July, Extrema Outdoor Holland announced their full lineup complete with dance music veterans like Carl Cox, Loco Dice, and John Digweed to name a few. Extrema has been promoting dance music since 1992 and this year marks the 21st edition of their dance festival Extrema Outdoor at Aquabest recreational beach in Holland.
From Extrema Outdoor Holland’s official press release:
New names that grace the festival poster are, amongst others, Loco Dice, Flux Pavilion, Sub Focus, DJ Sneak and Kölsch. All artists will be divided between five different stages.
One of these five stages will be hosted by no less then techno pioneer Carl Cox, who is bringing a few of his friends for the occasion. Loco Dice for example. This German once started as a hip hop DJ, but Loco Dice has won the hearts of many music-lovers with his perfectly coordinated sets throughout the years. Other names who are to be admired at this stage are John Digweed, vinyl queen Cassy, Jon Rundell and Dutchman Michel de Hey plus Chris Stussy.The relocated Quartz-stage has been given a special location. Where DJs used to play in a big tent, the stage is now a concrete parking-lot where an unique, underground ambience is being created to remind you of the earlier warehouse rave scene. At this unique location, amongst others, the already announced Mr. Oizo and Busy P, Boston Bun and Para One from the Ed Banger House Party are going to spin on the wheels of steel. New additions are dubstep big shot Flux Pavilion, Sub Focus & ID, Dimension and Dutch house pioneer Joost van Bellen.
One of my favorite parts of this festival is they are focusing on less mainstream names but still have “a program with more space for daring music and surprising, unique artists.”
According to Extrema Outdoor, “Life Begins at 21” – this year marking the 21st edition of the festival. I guess after 21 years you just know how to shred properly.
