Future Music Festival 2014

And we’re off! The first stop of 2014’s Future Music Festival kicked off yesterday at our new home at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds, with thousands of punters feasting on an absolutely massive line-up of dance action under gorgeous, clear blue skies.

Highlights? Where to begin! Local lads Knife Party floored the festival with their Haunted House Arena, a stunning stage set-up featuring over 100 lasers – you really gotta see this. French poptastic four-piece Phoenix had fans in the palm of their hand with hooks and cinematic visuals; Chase & Status saw punters begging for more; while closing the festival was the mind-blowing headline debut of deadmau5. Add in killer performances from Rudimental (one of the biggest crowds of the day), Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (“Thrift Shop” is a huge jam), as well as sonic wizardry and huge productions from the likes of Hardwell, Sven Vath, R3hab, Kaskade and more, FMF 2014 it was absolutely killer. The day ran smoothly and organisers would like to thank our Brisbane friends for coming – see you next year!

Much to everyone’s regret, organisers also wish to announce that unfortunately Eric Prydz is unable to perform at today’s FMF in Perth due to illness. Both FMF HQ and Eric’s team are sincerely disappointed, but re-assure fans Eric is looking forward to completing the remainder of his dates across the country –  including a top secret, ultra exclusive private house party – which could be at your joint! Head to inthemix.com.au ASAP to win, entries close 10 am Monday 3 March.

Perth fans: we’ve got something special for you to fill Eric’s timeslot: DJ Mag’s #1, Hardwell, will extend his set into a two-hour epic, inviting special FMF guests to join him on stage for a performance you don’t want to miss.

Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide: get your brave on, Future Music Festival is on its way. See you there!

Much to everyone’s regret, unfortunately Eric Prydz is unable to perform at today’s FMF in Perth due to illness. Both FMF HQ and Eric’s team are sincerely disappointed, but re-assure fans Eric is looking forward to completing the remainder of his dates across the country.

Perth fans: we’ve got something special for you to fill Eric’s timeslot: DJ Mag’s #1, Hardwell, will extend his set into a two-hour epic, inviting some special guests to join him on stage including label mates Dannic and Dyro for a performance you don’t want to miss.

They’re here! With just a few days ‘til kick off, maps and playing times for each leg of the epic musical safari that is 2014’s Future Music Festival have arrived – and they’re up on online now so get planning. Head over to www.futuremusicfestival.com.au to grab ‘em!

FMF 2014, dear friends, is going to be HUGE. Gates are open from 11.30am in each city, and the party doesn’t stop until the moon is high at 10pm. Sydneysiders: we’ve got you dancing ‘til 10.30pm.)

There’s no shortage of acts to choose from: how about deadmau5’s epic headlining set on the mammoth Future Music stage, or Phoenix closing down the Safari Stage? Get lost in Knife Party’s huge Haunted House Arena, or lose your head to Sven Vath presenting Cocoon. Plus there’s the killer local line-up of Foamarama (which might just see a few special guests pop up, big names such as Cut Copy – so keep an eye out!), and plenty more... eight pumping stages in total.

As well as all our international touring guests, we’ve upped the ante with an additional 100 Aussie artists joining the bill across the nation, including familiar names such as Throttle, Joel Fletcher, Tigerlily, Nick Galea, Matt Schoie, Tom Piper, Fabian Gray and many more.

If you’re yet to snap up your ticket, get moving! The third and final release of tickets are on sale now and are running out the door. This is absolutely your last chance to get your mitts on them – what are you waiting for? You don’t want to miss this!

Important, and really disappointing news to note: after long discussions and a lot of work on both sides on visa requirements, we’ve been regrettably advised that 2 Chainz is unable to travel to Australia at this time. Both parties are disappointed - FMF HQ loves 2 Chainz, and can’t wait to get him down to Australia as soon as we can. But rest assured there are 47 international acts heading your way – including the long-awaited DJ legend Eric Prydz, who’s been the first to arrive.

FMF 2014 kicks off this Friday 1 March in Brisbane, before making the leap over to Perth on Sunday 2 March. It heads back east to Sydney and Melbourne the following weekend, and finishes in Adelaide. See you out there!

FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 
MARCH 2014
Tickets on sale now via www.futuremusicfestival.com.au

Saturday 1 March                 Brisbane | RNA Showgrounds                   (18+)

Sunday 2 March                    Perth | Arena Joondalup                             (18+)

Saturday 8 March                 Sydney | Royal Randwick Racecourse      (18+)

Sunday 9 March                    Melbourne | Flemington Racecourse         (18+)

Monday 10 March                 Adelaide | Adelaide Showgrounds             (18+)

deadmau5 | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis | Phoenix 

Pharrell Williams | Hardwell | Knife Party | Eric Prydz

Rudimental | Tinie Tempah | Chase & Status

Sub Focus | Netsky | Kaskade | Dada Life | Porter Robinson

Naughty Boy| Paul van Dyk | Markus Schulz | ATB | Chuckie | Arty

R3Hab | Martin Garrix | Baauer | I See MONSTAS | Helena | Adventure Club  

Carnage | Bassjackers | Deniz Koyu | Dannic | Dyro | Cut Copy

Stafford Brothers | Timmy Trumpet | Walden | Tenzin | Will Sparks

Sven Vath| Dubfire*| Maya Jane Coles* | Paul Kalkbrenner* | Luciano

Gesaffelstein Live | Brodinski | Kaytranada* | Gorgon City | Guy Gerber*

*artists may vary from state to state, please check website for details

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Summer’s biggest line-up just got a whole lot hotter! Future Music and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that one of the most influential and groundbreaking artists in modern music, Pharrell Williams, will tour Australia in March as a headlining addition to 2014’s Future Music Festival in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

“Australia is such a fun place for music – I’ve always had amazing experiences there. Looking forward to seeing all the fans come out for Future Music Festival – can’t wait to perform and show them my gratitude.”

Williams has two colossal award ceremonies coming up: The Grammys on Sunday 26 January (where he’ll celebrate an incredible seven nominations, including Producer of the Year), and the 86th Academy Awards, which take place on Sunday 2 March. Williams is nominated for Best Original Song (‘HAPPY’ from Despicable Me 2) at the Oscars – “I used to stare at the TV as a child watching your actors and favourite actresses take it home,” he told ABC in America regarding the Oscars, “I cannot believe we get to go.” Future Music Festival wishes him all the best!

As Pharrell will be attending the Oscars, Brisbane and Perth fans will be treated to two special sideshows. Future Music Festival ticket holders in these markets will be offered an exclusive discount to the sideshows via an emailed pre-sale offer.

“It’s been 30 years since ‘Thriller’ first showed us how ambitious a pop promo could be ... 2013 has belonged to Pharrell.” – NME

Singer, rapper, producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur: is there anything Pharrell Williams can’t do? The 40-year-old was behind the two biggest tracks of 2013: Robin Thicke’s gigantic ‘Blurred Lines’ and Daft Punk’s mammoth ‘Get Lucky’. With millions of copies sold, Williams holds the honour of being only the 12th artist in US Billboard chart history to simultaneously hold both the number one and two positions. Then, in November 2013 he rewrote the rules yet again, delivering another chart-topper in solo single ‘Happy’.

In another world first, Williams also unveiled a stunning 24-hour video clip to ‘Happy’ (view it here), starring Magic Johnson, Steve Carrell, Jamie Foxx and Jimmy Kimmel. To date, in Australia ‘Happy’ has gone platinum and spent two weeks at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart, while it’s also reached number one in the UK, USA, and countries such as Belgium, New Zealand, Ireland, France and beyond.

GQ Magazine’s ‘Hitmaker of the Year’ is currently working on his highly anticipated second solo album, due out via Columbia/Sony Music Australia. It will be the follow-up to 2006’s In My Mind. Williams is also currently slated to do production work on brand new cuts by Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Hudson, Major Lazer, T.I., Pusha T, and Busta Rhymes. Come April 2014, he’ll headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

From Mystikal’s ‘Shake Ya Ass’ to Snoop’s ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’, Williams has stamped his imprint on an amazing number of hits. Together with Chad Hugo, he makes up one half of production duo The Neptunes – the Grammy-winning pair enlisted by a virtual who’s-who of music’s biggest names: Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Usher, Britney Spears, No Doubt, Madonna and many more.

He’s also the frontman of N*E*R*D, an outfit formed in 2001 and responsible for dance floor classics such as “Rock Star”, ‘She Wants To Move’” and ‘Hot N’ Fun’, the group behind highly acclaimed LPs such as 2004’s Fly Or Die.

Williams’ creative aesthetic doesn’t stop at music. He’s designed jewellery for Louis Vuitton; collaborated on furniture with Domeau & Peres and Emmanuel Perrotin Galerie; created bicycles and more. In 2013 Williams celebrated the 10th anniversary of his Billionaire Boys Club / Icecream clothing brand, and he’s also launched his creative colletive, i am OTHER, which includes an original content YouTube channel, www.iamother.com. Williams is also a partner in Bionic Yarn, a two-year-old textile firm dedicated to developing environmentally sustainable fabrics.

From writing/producing in the studio to scoring The Amazing Spider-Man 2 alongside Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams is the busiest man in music! “The impetus for all of my music is ‘What is missing?’” he told Billboard. “I don’t want to do what sounds like other people... Joy is something that the world needs more of right now.” Check out Pharrell Williams performing ‘Happy’ on ‘The Ellen Show’ here.

Following the resounding success of its debut at Future Music Festival in March this year, we’re proud to announce the undisputed heavyweight champion of the underground and king of Ibiza, Sven Väth, will bring his Cocoon Stage in all its techno glory to FMF 2014... and with a special guest: Chilean-born star Luciano!

“Cocoon never disappoints... the best underground house and techno party in Ibiza.” – Resident Advisor

One of the most charismatic DJs about, Luciano is behind the acclaimed Cadenza label, the Fabric 41 mix for London superclub Fabric and his infamous club nights “Cadenza Vagabundos”. In his early DJ days “disgruntled rock fans stubbed out cigarettes” on his beloved vinyl, but by 21 Luciano was playing to thousands at Santiago’s famous Love Parade. At 2011’s 14^th Annual DJ Awards he took out not only Best Tech-House DJ but also Best Track of the Year for his remix of Jamie Woon’s “Lady Luck”. With six years in residence at Ibiza’s notorious Circo Loco, it’s no surprise Luciano’s silky blend of barebones techno and hot-blooded Latin rhythms have made him an international superstar. See: www.facebook.com/lucianocadenza

Sven Väth is coming straight off the back of another hugely successful season at Amnesia in Ibiza, and 2014 marks his sixth season at FMF. He’s carefully curated what is unquestionably one of the biggest techno line-ups ever to grace our shores.

Joining Sven and Luciano on the Cocoon Stage is an all-star cast of FMF 2014 acts: Dubfire, Maya Jane Coles and Guy Gerber live. Sven is also keeping his eyes on the Aussies, and will be adding local artists to the Cocoon Stage line-up in each city. (Note: Adelaide will enjoy each Cocoon artist on one of FMF 2014’s regular stages.)

"It’s been an amazing six years and I really feel proud to be part of Future Music Festival,” says Väth. “I’ve watched it grow exponentially over the years, and we couldn’t have been happier with the success of our Cocoon Stage. I’m more excited than ever to bring it back to life in 2014 alongside some of my friends. Get ready Australia – it’s going to be huge!” 

Check out Sven’s recent killer set at Ibiza’s Cocoon here: https://bit.ly/17gZ23A

Killer jams, tropical trance and a safari of sounds to shake the jungle: Future Music Festival 2014 is on its way! Get in quick smart and snag the cheapest option: first release tickets go on sale at noon local time, Tuesday 1 October. Prices will rise with second and third release, so jump to it!

We’ve got ticket purchase options galore, so listen up and take note. Bank account feeling bruised? We’ve got you covered - Ticketmaster’s exclusive Book Now Pay Later option (here) allows you to pay in regular instalments. Snap them up and it works out at just over $1 per day ‘til our big kick off!

Loyal buddies, we’re looking out for you: earn cash, tickets and money-can’t-buy goodies by joining Future Fans (www.futurefans.com.au). The more you get involved, the more points you accumulate…and the higher the rewards!

AND if you’re keen to pimp out your day for a festival experience with all the trimmings, we’ve got awesome options for you with our FMF VIP, First Class and First Class Deck tickets. Check out what’s included below:

FMF VIP (national)

• Express entry into the event
• Designated VIP areas
• VIP bar & toilet facilities
• FMF VIP pack
• Access to designated VIP grandstand area (Perth only)

*You  must enter FMF via the VIP entrance lanes to collect entitlements.

First Class (Melbourne & Sydney only)

• Express entry into the event
• Double storey enclosed marquee overlooking both main stages providing the best views of the festival
• Interior with all the First Class comforts including couches, style bar & cloak room
• First Class Bar with a premium drink selection, including cocktails
• Gourmet Food & Beverage Package (5 x standard redeemable drink tokens & 1 x redeemable food voucher)
• Access to multiple designated VIP areas across the sites
• First Class private toilet facilities
•  First Class souvenir pack
• First Class Merchandise Voucher (redeemable on event day)

* You must enter FMF via the First Class entrance lanes to collect entitlements.

First Class Deck (Perth only)

• Express entry into the event
• Exclusive grandstand with viewing deck overlooking the main stage
• Interior with all the First Class comforts including couches, style bar & a cloak room
• First Class Bar with a premium drink selection, including cocktails
• Gourmet Food & Beverage Package (5 x standard redeemable drink tokens & 1 x redeemable food voucher)
• Access to multiple designated VIP areas throughout the site
• First Class private toilet facilities
• First Class souvenir pack
• First Class Merchandise Voucher (redeemable on event day)

*You must enter FMF via the First Class entrance lanes to collect entitlements.

TICKETS ON SALE: Tuesday 1 October @ 12 noon local time
Prices inclusive of GST, plus booking fees and service charges.

Tickets are subject to availability. Prices will increase once first release allocation is exhausted.

FOR TICKETS AND INFO HEAD TO: www.futuremusicfestival.com.au

There’s been an overwhelming response to the first round of artists revealed for the epic expedition that is 2014’s Future Music Festival (FMF). Londoners Rudimental spent the week wowing fans across the nation with a slew of party-starting, sold-out performances… and we’re only just getting started!

Here at Future Music Festival we’re feeling the love – AND we’re listening. We’ve taken on punters’ site feedback from last year and upped the ante: 2014 will deliver a whole new unforgettable FMF experience!

First up: a brand new home for FMF in Brisbane. Green-friendly, right on the fringe of the city at Bowen Hills and sitting on 22 hectares, the RNA Showgrounds boasts a massive complex of both indoor and outdoor spaces, which will be utilised for stages – meaning you’ll be partying in comfort; rain or shine. With loads of parking and public transport a breeze, our new QLD venue has plenty in common with a second move – to our spankin’ new Adelaide home, SA’s historic Adelaide Showgrounds!

In Sydney we’re bigger and better than ever: Royal Randwick Racecourse has undergone an EPIC transformation. Thanks to a staggering $150 million upgrade, the new look Theatre Of The Horse arena is seriously impressive. Just 5kms from the city, site upgrades include a six-level grandstand complete with outstanding views from indoor and outdoor terraces and seating. The amphitheatre will knock your socks off – as will our massive, 440sq feet bumper super screen! (That’s a huge 40m wide x 11m high, fyi). Sip on your drink in five star air-conditioned comfort while catching all the highlights from stages 1 and 2.  With all these works now are completed Royal Randwick is ready to roll!

No matter what city you’re dancing in, your ears will hear magic: we’re using state-of-the-art audio technologies such as site mapping to make sure each punter is drenched in crystal clear sound, at every stage. With acts bathed in mesmerising light shows, the scene is set for an absolutely meteoric festival!

“2014 holds a bigger and brighter future for FMF than ever before,” says Brett Robinson, festival promoter. “We have listened to all the feedback from the 2013 festival and we are committed to making sure that the production levels continue to increase for year to year and, most importantly, the sound quality meets even the most discerning festival-goers’ expectations.”

From our humble beginnings back in 2006, Future Music Festival has grown into a massive, fever pitched Aussie ambassador for the biggest acts in the world – and the hottest up-and-comers. 2014 marks a new beginning: from anthems to jungle jams, FMF 2014 will be an adventure you won’t easily forget! Pack your passport!

Deadmau5 | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis | Phoenix
 Hardwell | Knife Party | Eric Prydz
Rudimental | Tinie Tempah | Chase & Status
Sub Focus | Netsky| 2 Chainz | Kaskade | Dada Life | Porter Robinson
Naughty Boy| Paul van Dyk | Markus Schulz | ATB | Chuckie | Arty
R3Hab | Martin Garrix | Baauer | Monsta | Helena | Adventure Club  Carnage | Bassjackers | Deniz Koyu | Dannic | Dyro | Cut Copy
Stafford Brothers | Timmy Trumpet | Walden | Tenzin | Will Sparks | Helena
Sven Vath | Dubfire*| Maya Jane Coles* | Paul Kalkbrenner*
Gesaffelstein Live | Brodinski | Kaytranada* | Gorgon City | Guy Gerber*

NATIONAL TOUR DATES 2014
 
 Saturday 1 March Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds **NEW VENUE**
Sunday 2 March Perth, Arena Joondalup
Saturday 8 March Sydney, Royal Randwick Racecourse **MAJOR RENOVATIONS**
Sunday 9 March Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse
Monday 10 March Adelaide, Adelaide Showgrounds **NEW VENUE**

*artists may vary from state to state, please check website for details