Croatia secured as the New Ibiza with world class DJ’s and sensational sounds atthe inaugural Hideout
Festival 1st-3rd Zrce Beach, Pag, Croatia
The hidden gem of Croatia was discovered this weekend on Zrce Beach at Hideout Festival. 7,000 clubbers flocked to see international DJs including Sven Vath, Crookers, Jamie Jones, Jamie xx, Annie Mac, MarcoCarola, 2Manydjs, Simian Mobile Disco, Andy C and many more.Dancing from dawn-till-dusk thousands partied like never before making Hideout a sure-fire hit with well-healed clubbers and DJs alike.
Hideout Festival was a great success in its first ever year, showing that European Festivals are growing in strength,contrary to the performance of their UK counter-parts. The Warehouse Project and Electronic Music Group joined forces to create arguably the best European electronic festival ever. Taking on the crown of Ibiza clubbers partied through the day and night to a plethora of body shaking beats from global electronic superstars. As the tide went outso did the lights and pumping tunes travelled throughout the idyllic bay in hot Croatia.
Hideout Festival took the European clubbing scene by storm as UK and European festival-goers descended on Zrcebeach last weekend. Enjoying the likes of Julio Bashmore, who tore up the dance floor with his unique house mix atAquarius, whilst Aeroplane had clubbers eating from his palm as his set captured a moment of pure euphoria.
Annie Mac was a highlight for thousands of clubbers with the sun rising behind her on the stunning Papaya stage.The entire crowd dropped to their knees on her direction to jump up to the sky with the beat creating a celebratory moment for all. Crosstown Rebels Damien Lazareth closed Aquarius nightclub with Andy C closing on Aquarius 2,urging festival goers to keep parting well into the next day at Kalypso with Art Department. 2Manydjs pumped the Papaya stage on Sunday night finishing on a phenomenal remix of the Nirvana classic Teem Spirit. Crookers followed closing the best mix of DJs and electronic music of the summer season to date.
Throughout the festival clubbers ventured out on the dedicated boat parties, hosted by the cream of dance musi cartists and record labels, including Deconstruction, Crosstown Rebels, Aeroplane, Resident Advisor and more.Evening boat parties returning to the mainland as the sun set in the distance signifying the beginning of an epic evening of dancing, partying and phenomenal music.
Simian Mobile Disco says: "A load of spoilt DJs in an as yet unspoilt country, what could possibly go wrong..?Hideout was amazing, a truly excellent festival in location and a really up for it crowd”
Dan Blackledge, Hideout Festival says: ‘’Hideout Festival 2011 exceeded all our expectations, we couldn’t havewished for a better first year festival. It was truly epic. Zrce beach is an amazing setting for Hideout and we’ll definitelybe back in 2012 with an even bigger and better offering, watch this space!’’
People Get Real say: "Hideout 2011 was unbelievably good and easily the highlight of our year so far. From playingthe Welcome Boat Party all the way through to supporting Marco Carola and Sven Vath on the main-stage the crowdand atmosphere was utterly electric. Looking forward to 2012 already!"
