A massive celebration is being prepared from May 13 to 15 on the Jarun Island of Croatian Youth with the best international and Croatian musicians of various genres on four stages – from electronic and rock to rap.
Impressive names have already been announced, including Sven Väth, Sister Bliss (Faithless DJ set), Stacey Pullen, Mauro Picotto, Sam Paganini, Paul Van Dyk, Terry Francis, Nathan Coles, Nicole Moudaber, Petar Dundov, Rundek and Ekipa, TBF, Elemental, ABOP, Detour, and Boris Štok.
Two other fantastic Croatian headliners will take the stage – Urban & 4, who marked the past year with their new album “June, July, August” and the uncompromising hip-hop group that radio stations avoid and the masses adore, Krankšvester. But the big news is that with a touch of nostalgia comes the cult and favorite synth-pop band Denis & Denis.
Techno veteran Sam Paganini will perform at Jarun immediately after the release of the techno album “Light + Shadow,” while trance legend Paul Van Dyk comes to Zagreb after the North American tour “Off The Record,” named after his latest album.
“After a two-year break, I’m on tour again, and I’m extremely excited that we can all connect again through music and create new memories. I adore Croatia; all previous performances there have a special place in my heart. I have always received a warm welcome and enthusiasm for my music,” says Van Dyk, who played his first DJ set ever back in 1991 at the cult Tresor in Berlin.
Detroit legend Stacey Pullen is also coming to Jarun in May, whose sound is said to take “the best of Carl Craig’s futurism and Jeff Mills’ minimalism.”
“I’ve been editing in my studio for the last few days, so my workflow is easier than ever. I am also preparing new releases, but I also plan to remaster some of my older music soon,” says Pullen, adding that he often plays at American festivals, but that his trip to Croatia will be one of the first outside the US recently.
“I remember Croatia as one of the places where I had the best fun! People, audiences, and clubs have always welcomed me with open arms. I have wonderful memories from Split, and I always gladly remember the great gatherings in Zagreb. I always try to learn about the people and culture of the places I play,” he adds.
As the Future Scope Festival is conceived as a melting pot of various genres, a festival in which electronic merges with concert performances, Pullen gave a few musical recommendations for those who may not have listened to electronic music so far.
“It’s a great task! Especially since electronic music has changed significantly over the years. There are a lot of artists who are not so much in music anymore, but many have appeared. I would personally recommend anything from a Flying Lotus or Moodymann production,” Pullen suggests.
The festival is eagerly awaited by Kranksvester, who say they are passing the time until May by playing Playstation. “Future Scope Festival is a blend of electronic, rap, and rock, and that’s what Kranksvester is at its core! That is why we are preparing the biggest show so far. We will bring 300 dancers, have confetti and fireworks,” the rap group reveals.
Festivalgoers can expect after parties at the Boogaloo Club on May 14 and 15. On the first day of the festival, the audience will be entertained by Mary, E-Base, Senno and Son, and the second by Lemon, Mark Ash, Krekman, F.O.R.M. live, Gumja, and Adio F.
Tickets are sold on Entrio, and the current early-bird price is valid until April 1 for 299 kuna. From April 2 to 15, tickets go up to 349 kuna; from April 15 to May 1, they will be 399 kuna, and finally 449 kuna until the very beginning of the festival. Tickets for after-parties will be sold separately at the entrance to the club – those with a festival bracelet will pay 50 kuna, and the others 70 kuna. The organizer also announced that in the first week of April, pre-sale tickets will be released in advance, and the schedule of performers by day!
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