Bilbao BBK Live confirms Grace Jones, AIR playing Moon Safari, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Underworld and more
Bilbao BBK Live,the famed festival in the Basque region of Spain announces its second wave of artists for the 2024 event with stellar new names across indie, rock, electronic and much more.Grace Jones, AIR and Slowdive join previously announced top tier including Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Underworld, KhruangbinandParcels.
The festival’s dance stages have also confirmed another string of names includingMarcel Dettmann, John Talabot, DJ Tennis, Nicola Cruz, Djrum, DJ Cormac, Ketiov, Sofa Kourtesis, Neskaand others.The renowned dance stages remain open until the early morning hours and are fueled by beats to keep festival-goers moving. The iconic London-born radio stationRinse FMwill power theBasoa stagefor 2024.
Additional newbies on the bill includeKiasmos, NewDad, Chalk, Albert Pla, Meute, Mujeres, Maria Jos Llerg, Samantha Hudsonand many more.
THURSDAY JULY 11th – MASSIVE ATTACK, THE PRODIGY, AIR playing Moon Safari, FOLAMOUR (A/V)
Joining the already announcedMassive Attack, The Prodigy, Folamour (A/V) and more the sophisticated downtempo sounds of legendary French bandAIR, to perform their iconic albumMoon Safari,a unique blend of sensual and emotional atmospheres.
Revellers will be descending into a lysergic trance byOrbitperforming a nostalgia mix, heightened with their characteristic vocals. The multi-talented instrumentalist who fuses electronic and acousticMezergwill bring his whirlwind of energy and irresistible sound. The Galway alt-rockersNewDad recentlyreleased their debut album ‘Madra’ and are currently on their sold-out UK/Europe tour, they will be treating the crowds to their dark and dreamy sounds.
Dropping a solid line-up on theBasoa stagefrom the international club scene including the founder of the label Life and Death,DJ Tennis,who will join the acclaimed IrishDJ Cormacand the rhythmical, queer, sensual mixes ofKetiov.Plus, the talented PeruvianSofa Kourtesiswill introduce her moving house in a DJ set format. Local talentNeska,a Basque residing in Barcelona, and creator of multidisciplinary electronic parties flora & fauna, will also perform.
FRIDAY JULY 12th – GRACE JONES, UNDERWORLD, KHRUANGBIN, MEUTE, PARCELS, EZRA COLLECTIVE, DJRUM, MARCEL DETTMANN
The new artists headlining the second day ofBilbao BBK Liveare led by the undisputedGrace Jones,who joins previously announcedUnderworld, Khruangbin, Parcels, Jordan Rakei,andEzra Collective.Grace Jones,the New York icon, symbolises the most extravagant underground sound, with a post-disco combination of reggae and rock. From Germany comesMEUTE,an array of musicians and instruments, for a live performance of infectious atmosphere in a show that promises to be a huge party.
On Friday,Basoais brimming with innovative talent along the lines of the influentialMarcel Dettmann,leader of labels MDR and Bad Manners, along withDjrum, an acclaimed underground artist known for his genre fluidity. The electronic sanctuary will also welcomeOgazn, who will offer tasteful selections of house and techno; stellar ParisianDJ Jennifer Cardini,andDJ Gostoso b2b Senda Fatal,two of the most dynamic personalities in the Madrid club scene.
All performances on theLasai stagemust not exceed 100 beats per minute, welcoming all those who wish to give themselves a moment to unwind and enjoy the masters of slow tempos and high intensities. On the first day of the festival, the stage will be inundated with cutting-edge sounds byRinse FM. TheLasai stagewill be welcoming the enigmaticXamana Jones, who will work his magic for the third consecutive time at the festival; the creator of Fiesta x FiestaBaldman; the stimulatingLucient; DJ and producerToni Bassand the eccentric podcaster and selectorMiguel Agnes.
SATURDAY JULY 13th – ARCADE FIRE, JUNGLE, SLOWDIVE, FLOATING POINTS, ALVVAYS, ZOE GOTUSSO
On the closing day, joining the previously announcedArcade Fire, Jungle, Alvvays, Floating Points,andNoname,are the British iconsSlowdivewho dropped their Everything Is Alive album last year, will be treating fans to their instantly recognisable twisted, fuzzy, psychedelic pop. As well asCHALK, theBelfast experimentalists gear up to spin their DIY mix of techno and punk.
The Icelandic duoKiasmoswill provide the perfect balance between ambient and electropop, whilst the viralGood Neighbourswillbringtheir fresh faces and sounds to the festival.
Saturday welcomes the nearly mysticNicola Cruz,who brings his evocative Latin-American folk rhythms; the euphoricBored Lord, straight from the vibrant underground scene in Oakland; the high tempo and heat ofNiki Laudaand the Italian disco master classBudino.When theBasoa stagewas created,John Talabotwas always in the festival’s mind to one day close this electronic oasis. He will be back to do exactly that for his 5th time at Bilbao BBK with the promise to transform the Kobetamendi forest into one of the most distinguished dance floors in Europe.
BILBAO BBK LIVE
Bilbao, Spain
July 11, 12, 13 2024
Bilbaobbklive.com/en
General sales
Promo Pass 150 until April 5
Day tickets are available starting on April 2
Camping 4 nights: 25
