EUROPEAN MUSIC & CULTURE- THE MOST UNUSUAL FESTIVALS IN 2018

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1 EUROPEAN MUSIC & CULTURE- THE MOST UNUSUAL FESTIVALS IN 2018 A stunning celebration of music and art at Bregenz Festival, Lake Constance Floating stage at Bregenz Festival, Lake Constance When: 18 July 19 August 2018 Where: Floating stage (Seebühne), Bregenz, Austria. Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost federal state of Austria. Vorarlberg borders the eastern shores of Lake Constance, the third-largest freshwater lake in Central Europe The details: The famous opera festival on the world's largest floating stage is held every year during the summer. The actors and audience turn the city into a multicultural meeting point The floating stage, designed by British artist Es Devlin, forms a 7,000-seat amphitheater The floating stage is the main event but the festival also includes an accompanying programme including the annual opera in the Festspielhaus. This features top-notch orchestral concerts, modern theatre productions and the Kunst aus der Zeit art exhibition series, providing more than enough reasons to enjoy a long stay in Bregenz In summer 2018 the floating stage plays host to Georges Bizet s Carmen, 2019 will be the year of Verdi s Rigoletto For more information contact: Fredrica Slater and Eleanor Hawtin at Lemongrass Marketing E: fredrica.slater@lemongrassmarketing.com or eleanor.hawtin@lemongrassmarketing.com T:

2 High Octane Ski and DJ performances at White Pearl Mountain Days, Austria When: 16 March 1 April 2018 Where: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Austria Music and Ski fans will love this annual event filled with great music, amazing pistes and local Austrian culinary specialties created for the festival In addition to internationally renowned DJs you can also hear tunes from the e-violin, drums, saxophone, guitars and vocals, enjoying the eclectic musical mix and DJ beats from the comfort of your own sun lounger in the snow Seek out the most beautiful alpine huts and restaurants, which provide a diverse menu of culinary delights, especially created for "White Pearl" FREE ENTRY! Where to stay: Forsthofalm A ski in ski out active wellness resort directly on the slopes in Leogang, Austria Eco-friendly timber hotel with an outdoor heated rooftop pool with 360 degree views over the alps in the Sky Spa Lifestyle retreat offering a complimentary activity programme such as indoor and outdoor yoga, snow shoe hiking, biking and more Forsthofalm sits in the heart of the Saalbach Hinterglemm region, where festival events take place at multiple locations throughout Rate: Starting from 124 EUR per person per night Ellena Johnstone and Abi Best E: ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com or abi@lemongrassmarketing.com

3 All that Jazz and more at ELBJAZZ, Hamburg When: 1-2 June 2018 Where: Port of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, Germany s largest sea port The ELBJAZZ festival will feature about 50 musical acts (yet to be confirmed) of all varieties of jazz and related genres presented against the backdrop of Hamburg s harbour. Last year included performances by Akua Naru, Bernhoft, Nighthawks, Young Sun Nah and many more Since its launch in 2010 by Tina Heine and Nina Sauer, thousands of guests have been thrilled by the jazz festival where the unmistakable maritime flair of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg meets musical diversity The open-air and indoor stages are located around Hamburg harbour. In 2017, a new venue was added, the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall), which opened in January Where to stay: Motel One Hamburg Am Michel City centre design hotel without the luxury price tag Located just 30 minutes from the festival venue Rate: Starting from 89 EUR per room per night Ellena Johnstone and Kimali Brook at Lemongrass Marketing E: ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com or kimali.brook@lemongrassmarketing.com

4 Enjoy eco indie vibes at MS Dockville Festival, Hamburg When: August 2018 Where: South of the Elbe River, in the district of Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg, known for its vibrant, lively and multicultural feel The details: Young, wild and hip: South of the Elbe river, in the district of Wilhelmsburg, the annual MS DOCKVILLE Festival takes place in late August, showcasing the best up-and-coming talent in the indie and electronic music scene Drawing 25,000 people, the three-day event offers an eclectic mix of music and art. Line-up is still to be confirmed but last year included the likes of Flume, Moderat, SOHN, Mura Masa and many more Situated on the banks of the Elbe river, the festival is located on Europe s largest river island Eco festival: The festival pursues a sustainable approach so campgrounds are limited and motor vehicles are not allowed Where to stay: Motel One Hamburg Am Michel City centre design hotel without the luxury price tag Located just 20 minutes drive from the festival venue Rate: Starting from 89 EUR per room per night For more information contact: Ellena Johnstone and Abi Best E: ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com or abi@lemongrassmarketing.com T:

5 Al Fresco! Classical music in the most breathtaking mountain-top setting at the Ravello Festival on the Amalfi Coast When: 1 July 30 September 2018 Where: Villa Rufolo, overlooking the Piazza Vescovado, Ravello, Italy The annual Ravello Festival is also popularly known as the "Wagner Festival" and is an annual summer festival of music and the arts held in the town of Ravello on the Amalfi coast in the Campania region of Italy One of the oldest and most renowned classical music festivals in Italy, dating back to 1953 The event has grown into an almost two-month-long presentation of a wide variety of music featuring large orchestras, chamber groups, jazz, art shows, dance, photographic exhibits, discussion groups and a chance to meet and talk with the featured artists Where to stay: Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi, just a short distance south of Ravello Perched on the cliff edge of the Amalfi coast with views over the picturesque harbour and the med beyond The perfect blend of vintage luxury and Italian charm, and run by the same family since 1880 Hotel Santa Caterina has hosted the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and all the Hollywood greats. It has a lovely private beach and stunning salt water infinity pool Rate: Starting from 336 EUR per room per night Ellena Johnstone and Abi Best E: ellen.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com or abi@lemongrassmarketing.com

6 Fight the February blues at Fasching, Lake Constance When: February 2018 Location: Lake Constance The festival of Fasching is centuries old and celebrates the end of winter. Every town wears a handcrafted wooden mask that represents their history Watch witches and jesters weave through the streets with haunting carnival music creating a vibrant carnival atmosphere Impressive masks and costumes are donned for this once-a-year ritual with individual towns and villages showcasing their own age-old traditions designed to chase away the winter and mark the fifth season Fredrica Slater and Eleanor Hawtin at Lemongrass Marketing E: fredrica.slater@lemongrassmarketing.com or eleanor.hawtin@lemongrassmarketing.com