Exit Festival has even won the Best Major European Festival Award in 2014. They have received attention on an international scale from media outlets including: BBC,CNN,MTV,Euronews and Guardian.

The people who operate Exit Festival run it as a non-profit organization. During the event, internationally acclaimed music artists perform at the scene. It’s the hottest event of the year in Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia. The unique location offers panoramic views and spices up the atmosphere with differing gigs occurring without sound interference.

Dance Arena at Exit Festival

Known as the second largest Exit Festival stage, it can host more than 25,000 people. At the Dance Arena, the show starts in the evening and reaches to the early hours of dawn. It becomes a constant party at the Dance Arena. The Dance Arena has seen the most influential and experienced DJs in the world. This includes: Housecat,Timo Maas,Roger Sanchez,Axwell,Sven Vath,Carl Cox,Dubfire,Sander Kleinenberg ,David Morales etc.
 

For 2015, Exit Fest has announced one of the strongest lineups that they have ever had. The techno goliaths will include: Octave One,Adam Beyer,Joseph Capriati,Chris Liebing,Nicole Moudaber,Simian Mobile Disco,Tale of Us etc.
 
In addition, be certain you check out the Dance Arena’s famous sunrise on July 13th. During this time, Exit Festival moves itself to a beautiful seaside in neighboring Montenegro.

Why Attend Exit Fest 2015?

Exit Festival is known worldwide as one of the best festivals in Europe. It becomes an opportunity to party and experience live music from some of the most influential artists in the industry. Attending Exit Fest 2015 gives you the chance to experience panoramic views while enjoying some of the best music in the world. What more could you want? Travelers can experience the best of outdoor European festivals while enjoying some sightseeing. In addition, you will be making forever memories with your friends and family, and it comes at a price that is amazingly affordable!

The Lineup

Who can you expect to see at Exit Festival 2015? Some of the well-known artists you will see this year at the festival include: Bondax,Motorhead,Faithless,John Newman,Tom Odell,Breakage,Catz n’ Dogz,Clean Bandit,Hardwell,Expire,Chris Liebing,Dirtyphonics etc.

In the past, legendary artists including: Beastie Boys, Wu Tang Clan, Billy Idol, Underworld, The White Stripes, David Guetta, Korn, Faith No More and Avicii performed at Exit Festival. Musically speaking, you can expect a wide variety of artists at the festival. For example, you have strong cult classics and mainstream bestsellers performing at the festival. In addition, you have top names from the electronic music industry who will keep playing until dawn in the dance arena. However, Exit Festival cannot be confined to a single genre, and you will even find metal fans at the explosive stage. In total, there are several different stages where you can receive a musical education in the art of partying.

Accommodation in Novi Sad for Exit Fest 2015

If you want comfortable accommodation at a hotel, motel or the salas farm, we recommend booking a few months in advance. People who wait until the last minute will not find accommodation because the event has become so large, and there is a large demand for this style of accommodation. Every year, however, accommodation may also take place at the Exit Festival’s Exit camp. You can also find an offer for accommodation in the form of hostel packages. However, they are mostly twin rooms, so if you are going alone, or you are traveling with a group in an odd number, this can make it difficult.

What to Know: Location

Located at Petrovaradin Fortress, an 18th century castle on the right bank of the Danube River, you will experience some of the most picturesque landscapes in Europe. Exit Fest gives you a cosmopolitan section in the crowd, and it creates a welcoming vibe that is above all, exciting. The fortress sits on a rocky cliff, and it has been used as a military fortress since ancient times.

 
 
One of the best summer music festivals in the world, Exit Fest 2015 will be one of the hottest events in Europe. You do not want to miss out! What began as a student protest against the Milosevic regime in 2000 now promises a lively four days of dancing and partying. The Dance Arena lets you party all night and meet the friends of a lifetime. The dancing madness takes place from July 9th to July 13th but be sure to book in advance because the tickets sell fast.

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Exit Festival 2012 Novi Sad

Novi Sad’s 13th annual Exit Festival took place at the Petrovaradin Fortress from July 12 – July 15, 2012. This amazing collection of different musical talent has captured the imagination of music lovers worldwide for a good reason. Over 2 million people from approximately 60 countries have enjoyed the Exit Festival so far, and this year’s rousing event showed that the festival is continuing to pick up steam.

There were seven stages and a total of 14 areas to hear music this year and all of them placed an emphasis on a different style of music. During the four day event, ticket holders were able to enjoy music from an almost countless list of performers including New Order, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Duran Duran, Plan B, Gossip, Erykah Badu, Richie Hawtin, AVICCI, Netsky feat MC Dynamit, Laurent Garnier LBS, Miss Kittin, Luciano and many more.

The official attendance numbers for the 13th year have not been released yet, but estimates place the number at well over last year’s 210,000. This Serbian festival continues to grow, and it has been named as one of the top ten music festivals in Europe.

What Makes Exit Festival Different

Most music festivals are held in a town that has laws that restrict music past a certain hour. By being held in Novi Sad, however, the Exit Festival is able to take full advantage of an area that has zero noise laws on the books. This makes the Exit Festival an exceptionally thrilling experience for tourists, as the music gates do not even open until 6 p.m. each day. The major acts typically start closer to 9 p.m., and the music stages often keep going until dawn. This unusual setup provides travelers with the unique opportunity to take in every moment of the festival while also having plenty of time to explore the surrounding area.

Thursday, July 12

The festival kicked off on a high note, with performers such as Duran Duran, When Saints Go Machine and Avicii greeting the enthusiastic crowd. Each stage was well represented, but the dance arena was perhaps the most packed of all. Approximately 25,000 people filed into the dance arena on each day of the festival, and all of them gave themselves over to the music. It was an awe-inspiring sight to see that many people dancing in one place, and the musical acts made sure to keep the energy level up all night long.

Those who spent the night in the dance arena were moved to dance by the stellar performances of Brodinski, Felix da Housecat, Avicii, Jacques Lu Cont, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Eats Everything and Stojche. These performers represent a wide range of dance music from multiple different countries, but the things that set each act apart seemed to be what truly excited the dance music loving crowd.

On the other stages, Gossip and Duran Duran turned in top-notch performances, as did the majority of the acts that took to their respective stages. Thursday was definitely a solid start to the Exit Festival, and it left the crowd hungry for more.

Friday, July 13

The energy was high as Friday the 13th picked up where things had ended earlier that morning. New Order was perhaps the most highly anticipated act on the main stage and they did not disappoint their legions of fans. Other highlights throughout the evening included Sneaky Sound System, Cruel Hand, The Toy Dolls and Hercules and Love Affair.

The dance arena came back to life with a glorious repeat of the infectious energy from Thursday night. Once again there were approximately 25,000 people in the arena, and each of them expressed their joy through dancing. The skilled performers who kept people moving throughout the night included Matthew Hoag, Sinisa Tamamovic and Mladen Tomic, Maayan Nidam, Robert Dietz, Reboot Live, Luciano and Kenny Larkin.

Saturday, July 14

Saturday was highly anticipated as it offered music lovers a large list of performers to choose from. The main stage was rocked by the talented and diverse offerings of Suicidal Tendencies, Plan B and Erykah Badu. Other stages hosted crowd favorites such as Richie Hawtin, Hatebreed, Elektra Monsterz, Sodom and Stoned Boys.

The addition of Richie Hawtin, sometimes known as Plastikman, made the dance arena the place to be on Saturday night. The crowd somehow managed to have an even higher level of energy than they had displayed during the previous two nights, and they danced with total abandon to the music of Lea Dobricic and Kristina Lalic, Tijana T and Maja Uzelac, Benoit and Sergio, Claude VonStroke, Tobi Newman and Geddes, and headliners Richie Hawtin and Miss Kittin.

Sunday, July 15

Although the last day of the Exit Festival caused some bittersweet feelings, it was filled with some of the greatest music in the world. The main stage crowd went crazy for the three hour long Guns n’ Roses set. Other highlights of the day included strong performances from D.R.I., The Playground Syndicate, Little Dragon, Knife Party and Wolfmother.

The dance arena definitely sent the 13th annual event on its way in style with a full night of incredible and highly infectious music from Petar Dundov, Maceo Plex, Knife Party, Laurent Garnier L.B.S. and the combined efforts of Marko Nastic, Dejan Milicevic and Marko Milosavljevic.

What’s Next?

Planning is already underway for the 14th Exit Festival. Although musical acts will not be announced for several months, the festival’s history of attracting high-quality artists from all over the world is likely to result in yet another almost unbelievable list of musical talent. The 2012 Exit Festival was by far one of the most extraordinary modern gatherings of musicians, and everyone who was lucky enough to attend was well compensated for the price of their ticket. I am excited to see what the future of this rapidly growing event holds, and it is easy to predict that ticket sales will continue to climb until the event reaches its maximum capacity.

Useful links:

http://www.exitfest.org/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/exitfestival/

http://soundcloud.com/exitfestival/

https://twitter.com/exitfestival

http://www.youtube.com/user/exitfestivaltv

http://www.livestream.com/exitfestival

Article by Anna Kec

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They then combine these with various rhythms that result in a style that differs from other forms of electronic music such as industrial or techno.

Various DJs and artists have contributed their own musical signatures to psychedelic trance, which has helped to create sub-genres including dark, techno, and progressive forms of this music. Fans interested in hearing new psychedelic sounds have plenty of choices when it comes to attending an electronic music festival.

Rainbow Serpent

This festival takes place in Western Victoria, Australia during the Southern Hemisphere summer. The 2011 Rainbow Serpent was held from January 21st to the 24th in Melbourne. Ticket prices range from $165 to $225 and grant access to all events and performances over the four days of the festival. While Rainbow Serpent has not previously sold out, it does have a limited capacity of roughly 9,000 to 10,000 people. Tickets can be purchased online or at a few different local Australia retailers a couple of months prior to the festival.

The Rainbow Serpent Festival is not only an electronic music festival; it is also a showcase for visual and performance artists as well as for holistic arts such as yoga, massage, and meditation. A popular feature of the festival is the Lifestyle Village, where visitors can participate in workshops teaching creative art therapy, dance, Qi Gong, and much more.

Psychedelic trance music performances at the Rainbow Serpent Festival take place on a main stage and several secondary stages. The festival’s website has a list of performers with their scheduled times on stage so fans can know when to catch their favorites. The main dance area is called The Playground, which is one of the places to see and be seen at this dynamic festival.

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Indian Spirit

The Indian Spirit dance festival is one that blends psychedelic trance music with cultural influences from traditional Indian culture. This gathering happens once a year in Northern Germany during the first weekend of September. Tickets cost between 40 and 45 Euros, or about $63-$67 USD. Up to 7,000 guests attend each year, and many purchase tickets well ahead of time to ensure a spot. This festival is an open-air outdoor one, and most attendees set up camp for the entire weekend. Festival organizers provide amenities such as showers, trash collection, and weather-resistant portable dance floors.

The electronic music selection at the Indian Spirit Festival is one of the most diverse. Psychedelic artists play every sub-genre from dark wave to progressive to minimalist. The festival truly offers something for everyone in terms of music styles, whether visitors are newcomers or seasoned fans of the psychedelic trance music scene. A prominent philosophy behind this festival is reconnecting to the essence of nature through group dance and celebration.

Psychedelic music artists travel from a variety of countries such as Israel, Sweden, and Brazil to perform at the Indian Spirit Festival.

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Sonica

The Sonica Dance Festival is a yearly event held in Italy. The 2011 Sonica will take place from the 12th to the 16th of August on the beaches of Montenegro. Tickets are available in advance online for 65 Euros, or $95 USD. The venue has an extensive line-up of well-known psychedelic trance artists performing on both a main stage and an alternative stage. The number of festival attendees can be greater than 10,000 due to the nearly unlimited outer space for this festival. Some artists who perform at this event are known for their mixes of different styles, commonly called “psygressive” musical styling.

Sonica organizers create not only a dance and music festival but also a space for artists to showcase their work. Many avant-garde architecture enthusiasts build intricate temporary structures that are reminders of sculpture work in any art gallery. Performance artists also have opportunities to perform at various times throughout the Sonica Festival.

The healing arts are an additional feature at Sonica; guests have chances to enjoy massages, meditation classes, and yoga seminars. Ecology is a focus of this festival, with workshops dedicated to reducing environmental impact and enjoying green living. Every aspect of the Sonica Festival is designed to leave as little trace as possible and to celebrate the natural world.

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BOOM

This popular event is known for its blending of music with diverse visual art and culture from as many different inspirations as possible. The festival is held in Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal every other year in late August; it is specifically scheduled according to the cycle of the full moon. Ticket prices start at 130 euros, or $185 USD for the BOOM Festival itself. An additional after-party called After BOOM is an optional inclusion for about $228 total. The festival organizer offer a shuttle bus from major airports to the festival venue for an additional $78, not including an added transaction fee.

The BOOM Festival is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, with a maximum capacity of 26,000 guests; the event has sold out in the past as well. Tickets and bus reservations should be made at least a few months ahead. Early ticket sales can be arranged through event coordinators known as BOOM Ambassadors, who can also handle bus reservations on a first come, first served basis. An alternative is to purchase electronic tickets through the BOOM website, though these can often sell out quickly.

Keeping with the spirit of the lakeside surroundings, the psychedelic music at the BOOM Festival often leans toward ambient and easier grooves. Indeed, there is even a dance floor section called the Groovy Beach floor. The focus of the BOOM Festival is to create greater connections between mind, body, and spirit through dancing in large groups for an extended time. Many participants report greater non-verbal connections with others through this practice as well.

Boom festival organization offers unique podcasts to global audience through their website, here is one of the latest podcasts by M-Theory:
Mindstream 13 – The Boom Radio Podcast by M-Theory

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