Showing posts with label Party in Croatia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Party in Croatia. Show all posts

Jul 18, 2008

Zrce report: DJ Tiësto had a fantastic performance



One of the best world's DJ performed on 16 July 2008 in club Papaya on famous party beach – Zrce. Although he was obligated, by the strict contract, to perform just for two hours, intoxicated by the fantastic atmosphere in the club, DJ Tiësto performed for over 4 hours, until 6.30 AM (in line with the title of his latest album “In search for sunrise”) when the club was still packed and ready for Croatian DJ E-Base.

Afterwards DJ Tiësto said:
I have tasted Rakija (local brandy made of herbs, fruit or grapes) and I am delighted by its taste. The club is wonderful and so are the girls. Good I am not married!

All visitors and party-goers agreed: DJ Tiësto has the most complete performance accompanied by the perfect sound.

Party season continues…

Jul 15, 2008

Croatian Adriatic: Hottest summer festivals on the coast

Day & Night Motomusic Summer Festival

16-19 July 2008, Papaya Club, Zrce beach in Novalja, the island of Pag, map



Papaya Day&Night MotoMusic Summer Festival will be held on Pag island form July 16th till July 19th, 2008. Papaya Club Zrće Pag Croatia will host some of world’s most famous DJs this year. DJ Tiësto will open the Festival on July the 16th, followed by PlayOne featuring Barbara Tucker on 17th. The next day, July 18th, is reserved for Tom Novy and Sandy Riviera. The festival is ending with Freemasons on July the 19th.

Seasplash Reggae Festival

17-20 July, Monumenti, Pula, map



The biggest dub reggae spectactle in this part of Europe. It hosts on 3 stages names like Zion Train, Overproof Soundsystem, The Freestylers, TRICKY D, Molara, New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, Prince Alla + Najavibes Band and Vibronics.

Ethnoambient Salona

18-19 July 2008, Solin near Split, map



Ethnoambient Salona is an annual world music festival for people who are in love with the sounds from the different parts of the World. This music celebration is born out of love and run by love... love towards traditional heritage, contemporary movements of music, love towards human beings, Nature, love towards sounds... This year performers and artists come from the UK, Portugal, Greece, Russia and of course Croatia.

United Festival + Rabac Summer Festival

18-27 July 2008, Labin & Girandella beach in Rabac, map




In the second half of July former mining town of Labin and a near by coastal tourist resort Rabac will come alive with a new musical energy. Some of the artists performing on United Festival in Labin are Kultur Shock, Ky-Mani, Mr Marley, Nick Warren, Josh Gabriel from Gabriel and Dresden, Jason Phats (Phats & Small), Misstress Barbara, Trevor Rockcliffe and many, many other, while Rabac Summer Festival hosts world clubbing superstar Danny Tenaglia and many other DJs who promise top-notch partying.


Otok glazbe / Island of Music

23 -27 July 2008, Bašta, Lastovo, map



This ethno-rock-jazz-blues-world music festival is being held each year in the last week of July. Popularly it has been called “Dalmatian Woodstock”, so you can maybe get an idea what to expect. The best thing about this festival is the atmosphere. Some of the most exciting names of Croatian scene are included this year: Stampedo, Hladno Pivo, Šo!Mazgoon. Also see Mike Sponza Trio feat.Ian Siegal (IT/UK), : Kontrabant (SLO), etc. Accommodation in camping provided.

Skaville Festival

26-27 July 2008, Uvala Voz (Bay Voz) near Omisalj and the Krk bridge, the island of Krk, map



Organisers say this will be craziest dance summer festival on the Adriatic coast this year. Lineup is made of some less known bands, mostly ska oriented, from Croatia and Europe, plus inevitable DJs and soundsystems. It sounds promising!


Zucchero

29 July 2008, Summer Stage in Opatija, map



If you are a fan of luscious Italian pop-rock with some blues and gospel elements, the concert of this world famous Italian music veteran is perfect for you.

Lenny Kravitz

6 August 2008, Jazine in Zadar, map



The big open-air concert of this snappy rocker, for the first time in Croatia.

Viva La Pola!

8-9 August, Uljanik, Pula, map



For the fifth year in a row Pula hosts one of the biggest punk events in Croatia. Main attraction are the legendary The Exploited. Other performers include regional bands like Oružjem protivu otmičara, Psycho-Path, Extrema, Dubioza Kolektiv and others.

Iron Maiden

10 August 2008, Football Stadium in Split, map



If you are a heavy metal rocker stuck in the 70’s and 80’s you’ll be thrilled to know that icons of heavy metal – Iron Maiden, will have a concert in Split. See Dickinson live!

Outlook Festival

29-31 August, Petrcane near Zadar, map



Run by various clubnights including Subdub, New Bohemia, The Doctors Orders and Vagabondz, plus Compost Records and the radio show Soulsearching it's a weekend of music covering the best in reggae, hiphop, dubstep, broken beat, drum & bass and dance-floor soul music. The event features performances by Gilles Peterson, Jehst, Exodus, Ramadanman, Spin Doctor, Michael Reinnboth, and many more.

Jul 2, 2008

Party Ibiza style? Forget it! It's party Zrce style!



During the years many people have compared Croatian party beach Zrce with Ibiza. These days many agrees, Zrce has outgrown it's Spanish model and became a truly unique 24 hours party zone. Fantastic beach, clubs, beach activities, tons of party animals… Maybe it's not for everyone, but if you are one of those party addicts then there should be no doubt about your this summer's destination: Zrce on the island of Pag!



Club Papaya in bay Zrce, city of Novalja, island Pag is preparing very exciting summer season. For summer 2008 they will have unique festival called Papaya Day & Night Moto Music Festival with some famous DJs in line-up. On 16 of July is opening night of the festival with DJ Tiesto , 17th July Playone feat. Barbara Tucker, 18 July Tom Novy from Germany & Sandy Rivera from USA, while on 19 July they will host popular Freemasons from the UK. Belgian nationals, Junior Jack & Kid Creme 1 August, then Tuborg Green Beat Weekend with Swedish Connection Eric Prydz 6 Aug, Joe T. Vanelli from Italy 7 Aug,, Chris Lake (UK), Tomcraft (D) on 8 Aug, Seamus Haji (UK) on 9 Aug...



Aquarius Club line up includes Fedde Le Grand on 30 July and Armand van Helden on 7 August. Club Aquarius Zrce on the island Pag (Croatia) was voted number 1 summer destination in last year according to British dance magazine Mixmag. And this year it will be even more fun!

More info on Zrce Beach.


Jun 20, 2008

Byblos Club in Porec: One hot stop this summer!



Porec, a charming town in Istria in Northern Adriatic, has one of the best super mega ultra hot luxurious clubs in the whole of Mediterranean. The name is Byblos and it is situated about 1km from the town center. Just have a look at this year's impressive line-up:



20 June 2008 – David Morales
21 June 2008 – Mel DeBorge
27 June 2008 - Sharam (Deep Dish)
28 June 2008 – DJ Berrie
4 July 2008 – Sonder Kleinenberg
11 July 2008 – Eric Morillo
18 July 2008 – Martin Solveig
23 July 2008 – David Vendetta
25 July 2008 – DJ Paulette
30 July 2008 – David Morales
1 August 2008 – Roger Sanchez
6 August 2008 – Armand van Helden
8 August 2008 – David Guetta
13 August 2008 – Axwell
15 August 2008 - Frankie Knuckles
20 August 2008 – DJ Paulette
22 Auigust 2008 – Martin Solveig

The Discotheque is an open-air type with 4.000 m2 of space and 7.000 m2 of parking place and it was designed by one of the leading designers in the world – Marcho Lucchi.

Porec is also known by its superb and numerous sport facilities. So if you are looking for an active vacation with some additions of wild club parties, Porec and Byblos could be your summer stop.

Jun 16, 2008

Croatian Summer Salsa Festival - Rovinj, 3-6 July 2008

2009 Update:
5th Croatian Summer Salsa Festival will be held in Rovinj from 25-28 June 2009. More information the their official home page.

For the 4th time in a row, unique "Sea, Sun & Salsa" FESTIVAL in Europe - Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, which is held annually in the pearl of the Adriatic coast - small romantic town of Rovinj in beautiful Croatia.

3-6 July 2008, Rovinj, Croatia

Ones who have visited this beautiful city know what to expect. we are sure you will come back to visit us again. Those who have not been here (yet!) we recommend taking more than 3 days of vacation. You will want to stay longer, that's for sure!

The pool party is going to be in the top 3 things you will hear about their festival, but that is just a small part. offer not just salsa classes and parties, but alsoprepare the whole 4 day romantic experience in a place of dreams.


PROGRAM 2008

  • MERCADONEGRO LIVE ! - best salsa band in EUROPE!
  • Again, inovative and new workshop concept respecting both Cuban and Linear dancing styles (oriented to better understanding of the salsa dancing knowledge)
  • 2 floors on parties (1 floor Cuban, 1 floor for mambo, salsa dura, salsa romantica, bachata)
  • Best instructor lineup on Croatia Salsa Festival ever!
  • Shorter show blocks with only world class shows !
  • Additional 5th hall allows for more workshop variety and levels, but possibly we will add 6th hall !
  • And of course, the blast from the last year: Boat trip to the island for a POOL PARTY !
  • ..expect some more suprises ...
PARTIES
  • GRANDE FIESTA on the city plaza - Open air party !
  • Saturday's GALA party (2 floors) !
  • Sunday’s afternoon POOL party !
  • Sunday’s evening chill-out salsa party !
  • Live orchestra MERCADONEGRO ! (Friday!)
And this is how it was in 2007:


Jun 14, 2008

Carpe Diem - Summer Sexiest Parties



Hvar is one of Croatia’s the most hyped and posh places. During July and August it is packed with tourists so anyone seeking for crowds and parties shouldn't miss Hvar town. Favorite Hvar's beaches are scattered on nearby Pakleni islands. There one can find rocky and pebble beaches, nudist beaches, but the real party begins after swimmers return to the town.





















One of the most popular places to party is notorious Carpe Diem bar. Situated right on the harbour, its sensuous after beach parties are famous. The best time is between 5-6 PM, when people return from beaches and stay for some dancing before they dress up for night out. Dress code is very strict, the less the better. And when the night comes, Carpe Diem transforms into a posh place where beautiful girls wear their the sexiest outfits and where the boys try to impress them.


















Summer, beautiful people, sunglasses, funky sounds, expensive cocktails and soon you'll find yourself doing something tomorrow you'll rather forget. But don’t worry, in the morning you can go to carpe Diem again and have some breakfast.

This place is like a magnet, pulsing with beat and energy, a place to see and to be seen. A bit snobbish and pretentious as well? Depends, but that only seems to attract even more people. After all, summer holidays are not meant to be, too intellectual.

And like all of that isn’t enough, in season 2008 Carpe Diem is opening its beach branch on the small island of Stipanska (part of Pakleni archipelago), right in front of the old town of Hvar.

Web: www.carpe-diem-hvar.com

Little something to get you into mood:

Zagreb: ROKAJ Festival 2008

LINEUP:
Wire, The Lemonheads, The Datsuns, Dwarves, These New Puritans, Ramirez, Soprano, Kira, Edo Maajka, The Godfathers, Partibrejkers, Pips, Chips & Videoclips, Rambo Amadeus, Navel, Urban & 4, Vatra, Zadruga, Dječaci, Psycho-Path, Dead Elephant, STAMPEDO, One Piece Puzzle, Viva Glorio, The Chweger, Izolierband, Bogart & Addicitves, Miroslav Evačić Čardaš Blues Band

After summing up the successful start in 2006 and even more successful sequel in 2007, a new Rokaj tradition has been created.



Rokaj Fest is largely recognized brand in Croatia, even the whole region. In the spirit of what´s been achieved so far, project and brand Rokaj continue to move on up, with an idea of growing and developing into an even greater event, possibly a movement.

Discovering Jarun last year as the new music destination in Zagreb, Rokaj Fest 2008 will be held at the same open air location, Otok Hrvatske mladezi (Croatian Youth Island), Jarun Lake, from July 4th – July 6th, right after Euro 2008, and as such it remains the only 3-day music festival in Zagreb to be held on weekends.

With the festival´s growth, it´s been decided that, in its 3rd year of existence, Rokaj Fest expands its program by introducing some of the world´s leading performers.
This expansion does not mean that Rokaj Fest is giving up the idea of promoting and strengthening the local music scene as the priority, but it represents the logical progress of a well-established festival.



Headliners include:
Lemonheads, Godfathers, Wire, The Datsuns, Dwarves, These New Puritans, Kira etc. Along headliners many other bands from Croatia, Italy, France, great Britain, Switzerland, Denmark… are included, like Soprano, Bogart & Addictives, Dead Elephant, Navel, Urban, Partibrejkers, Stampedo, Rambo Amadeus etc.

What remains the festival´s primary objective is a tried & true formula: Strong line up and low ticket price.

Camping is just one of the possibilities offered to you by Rokaj Fest so you can forget about everything except good times!

For Rokaj 2008, there is a free camp for visitors, with few changes enabling an even more comfortable stay.

Rokaj official website


Jun 11, 2008

The Garden Festival in Zadar

The Garden in Zadar was open in 2004 by two members of Brit reggae outfit UB40 and since then it became one of coolest places in Zadar to spend hot summer nights while drinking cocktails to the tune of nu jazz, dub, latin, breaks and downtempo electronica.
Minimalistically decorated and with ultra-comfortable loungers, it's also a perfect place for enjoying sunshine and views over the city walls and on to the harbour.
http://www.thegardenzadar.com

The Garden Festival, festival of electronic undergorund music, will take place 4-6 July 2008 in Petrcane near Zadar. The festival will host big number of Croatian and foreign DJs and bands. Lots of sun, beaches, great music and lots of people - definitely a must this summer.
The Garden Festival - Accommodation, Car hire and transfers
Accommodation in Petrcane
Petrcane Map
Ryan Air flies to Zadar from London and Dublin.


Jun 10, 2008

Hvar among The 10 best European beach parties

The Times has picked up 10 the beast European places for partying at the beaches. Among traditional hotspots such as Ibiza, Mykonos and Rimini and some colder destinations in Northern Europe, one of Croatia’s top destinations has manged to enter top 10. No surprising, it is the town of Hvar on the island of Hvar.



The Times says:
Hvar Island is the Dalmatian coast’s big party player. As its beaches are not the sandy stretches of paradise you’d traditionally associate with such affairs, the Carpe Diem waterfront bar gets all the action, and the music gets turned up rather than down at midnight.
The party: Carpe Diem is opening a new beach bar-restaurant this summer. Consisting of three separate bars, Carpe Diem Beach (www.carpe-diem-beach.com) will overlook Stipanska, a shingly beach on Palmizana, a small island about 20 minutes away by water taxi from Hvar.
Insider info: Carpe Diem Beach will be an afternoon/early-evening affair. When night falls, head back to the original Carpe Diem on the Hvar waterfront.

Read the whole article here.


Further reading:
Hvar - info and accommodation
Hvar.hr
Jelsa online
Sucuraj
Sunny Hvar

Apr 7, 2008

Vip INmusic Festival - June / Zagreb

Third Vip INmusic Festival will be held on the 3rd and 4th of June 2008 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at Otok Hrvatske Mladezi (the Island of Croatian Youth) on Jarun lake in Zagreb, a location that proved to be extremely attractive last year. The first day main performer, the cult band Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, has confirmed their arrival, and the organizers are expect performances of many other big names, both Croatian and international ones. The second day main performers are The Prodigy. Confirmed are also Jazzanova, one of the hottest representatives of nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house music, combining dub and braziliana, jazz and house, african music and downbeat with techno and minimal techno.
The tickets and more informationa are available on the official web site: www.vipinmusicfestival.com



Last year on Vip INmusic Festival we saw more than 25 Croatian and foreign bands and DJ's perform on 4 stages and in the lounge zone. Among them were Iggy Pop, Sonic Youth, New York Dolls and others. This year except Nick Cave, performers will include Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Amadou & Mariam, Dreadzone.

Feb 7, 2008

Rabac Summer Festival

Rabac is a tourist village in Istria and a large resort town on Kvarner Bay, just southeast of Labin and north of Opatija.

Long just a small fishing port of just thirty homes, Rabac has recently grown into a resort town with numerous apartment buildings and villas.

The Rabac Festival is an annual electronic music festival (house, techno) that has been held there for many years; several thousands people attended every year. The festival is being held at Girandella beach and it represents one of the most attractive party destinations, not only in Croatia. Top DJs perform sets on the beach around the clock. Rabac gets extremely busy at this time of year and booking accommodation is essential.

Visitors from all over the world and Europe to the annual Rabac Summer Festival can dance all night on the Girandella beach, drink cocktails and maybe even have a night-time swim.
The festival starts on 3 August with a smaller-scale party, while the main event stretches across two days, 6 and 7 August, with all-night partying on the beach and an after party until 4pm the next day. Five different dance floors are set up and an international cast of DJs plays everything from techno and house through to rock/pop and disco.

Those with extra energy can also test their sporting abilities at the Maslinica Soccer Tournament on 4 August.


Watch Rabac Summer Festival video:

Jan 30, 2008

Hacienda summer club in Vodice

Hacienda in Vodice is definitely Croatian no.1 summer club and this is where serious clubbers come to throw some shapes.


The club is an all-night open-air venue for 2,000 people situated just outside the city lines of Vodice, one of Croatia's biggest tourist centres on the Adriatic Sea. The geographical position of Vodice is such that it allows you to reach it very easy by car, railroad or even by plain (there are two airports in the vicinity, one in Split and the other in Zadar). The town can accomodate over 50,000 people across various hotels, apartments, rooms, campings…

While the DJs are at their decks, the dancefloor is being lit by a state of the art Clay Paky equipment. A modem Outline sound system 9,6 kW AES power is making sure everybody enjoys their piece of music, while on the outside powerful light beam form a space cannon is inviting everyone inside a 50km radius to join a party.

Club joined many superstar DJs from world of electronic music like David Morales, Erick Morillo, Axwell, David Guetta, Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclar, Gadjo, Ian Pooley, Junior Jack, The Shapeshifters, Tom Novy Kenny Carpenter, Hector Romero and many other.

During season people can choose between 7 different programs, mostly orientated to house, disco, electro, r&b, hip-hop.

Watch Axwell performing live in Hacienda:



Jan 17, 2008

Zrce party beach

Zrce beach in Novalja on Pag island is Croatia's answer to Ibiza. Revellers take to the cobbled coastline during the summer months for a non-stop round-the-clock party. Zrce is a long, stretched, white pebbled beach with crystal clear sea.

Curling round the town of Novalja, Zrce boasts two super clubs - Aquarius and Papaya - and a beach bar named Kalypso.

Aquarius is superbly equipped, it has places to eat, drink and dance, aerobics, homemade ice cream and also a fun pool! Often there are theme parties, bubble parties, live concerts, resident and international DJ's playing hippiest house music.

Papaya is arranged in exotic style and it offers bar, restaurant, VIP area, pool, water slide, jacuzzi, after beach parties, cocktail parties, foam parties and dancing all night. Varied music styles are played by resident and international DJ's.

Kalypso is a beach sport bar offering sand volley, darts, badminton, then cocktails, Internet access, fast food, but also all kinds of other fun events including Miss and Mister competition and of course good music until morning.

The town of Novalja on Pag island can be reached from mainland Croatia via the connecting bridge on the southern tip of the island, or by ferry from Zadar.


Watch hot Zrće beach video: