Bloc Weekend, the now legendary three day indoor underground electronics showcase, is returning to Pontin’s Holiday Park this March, following its 2007 success.
Bloc is a powerhouse of dynamic, forward-thinking underground sounds, giving something back to the dance fans who had to put up with a summer of Nu-Rave and handbag dance. Last year’s event was critically received with a lineup headed by the godfathers of electronic noise, Autechre. They were supported by alt-hip hop originator Kool Keith and the ghoulish Rhythm and Sound and highlights of the event were broadcast by Radio 1, bringing the underground over ground for two glorious nights.
…the most stupifyingly outstanding acts from all the far-flung corners of the planet
This year’s event looks set to surpass last year’s success with a line-up sure to coax the finest, the most reclusive and the most stupifyingly outstanding acts from all the far-flung corners of the planet, all to make a generation’s head spin once again. Two acts already confirmed to appear are The Bug and D’Arcangelo with MC set and live shows.
Bloc was a successful Brighton club night before evolving into the massive, two and a half thousand capacity festival it is today. Last year’s event sold out six weeks in advance, raising the bar for UK dance festivals. With a dedication to hunting out the best and most diverse in underground dance, the event ends with an almighty, head banging rave. And don’t forget all the usual Pontin’s action also on offer. One highlight will be the weekend’s climax that comes in the form of Ceephax Acid Crew’s Fancy Dress Sunday Acid Bingo Session. You can’t get more Pontin’s than that.
Confirmed Lineup so far:
BassBloc
Very Special Guest TBA
Red Snapper (Reformed) – LIVE
Amon Tobin
Underground Resistance presents Interstellar Fugitives feat. “Mad” Mike Banks, Ray7, Atlantis,
DJ Skurge and Frankie Fultz – LIVE
Rephlex Records Present:
Bochum Welt – LIVE
Lory D – LIVE
Luke Vibert
EDMX
DJ Rephlex Records
Ceephax
Various Productions
Milanese – LIVE
FWD presents:
Bass Fiction aka Kode 9 and Spaceape – LIVE
Skream
Oris Jay aka Darqwan
Ntype
Therapy Sessions present:
Stakka and Skynet – LIVE
Current Value – LIVE
TecBloc
Dave Clarke
Joey Beltram
Juan Atkins
Ben Sims
Phuture 303 – LIVE
A Guy Called Gerald – LIVE
Monolake – LIVE
Sleeparchive – LIVE
Cristian Vogel and Ben Pest aka Black-E – LIVE
Subhead – LIVE
Convextion – LIVE
Claro Intelecto and Andy Stott – LIVE
Dynamix II – DJ Scratch-D
Radioactive Man – LIVE
Legowelt – LIVE
Mr Velcro Fastener – LIVE
Detroit Grand Pubahs (Mysterious Mr. O)
Manasyt – LIVE
Ed Chamberlain – LIVE
Syntheme – LIVE
The Dexorcist
Mesak and Claws Costeau – Skweee set
SmashBloc
The Black Dog – LIVE
Bitstream – LIVE
LA Synthesis – 1st LIVE show in 10 years
Transparent Sound – LIVE
the wee djs – LIVE
Bass Junkie
Digitonal – LIVE
Ochre – LIVE
Christ – LIVE
Boxcutter – LIVE
Komonazmuk
Skull Disco Presents:
Appleblim
Shackleton
Peverelist
Necta selecta
Süd Electronic presents
Portable aka Bodycode – LIVE
Lakuti
Marco Shuttle
Nick Craddock
Werk Discs presents
Actress – LIVE
Cloaks
Rag and Bone Presents:
Black Mass Plastics – LIVE
Warlock
Bracket
Kraktronik and HOG Present
Sir Real
Al Tourettes
Harvey Lane
Wireblock Presents
Jackmaster, Spencer & Nel
Rustie
Bleep43 Presents
Plant43- LIVE
Jo Johnson – LIVE
Orphan – LIVE
Cubik and CSS Malta present
Jamez
A.I.
Him and Me
Luke’s Anger – LIVE
Smashback – LIVE
Rogue Harvester aka Full Spectrum and Bada – LIVE
Shelley Parker
Coded Soul
Mossadon
Richard Brophy
AGT Rave Cru
Computer Controlled DJs
BLOC Residents:
James Tec, Rebel Intelligence, Joe Hart, George “Skull” Hull & Jerome
Bloc Weekend, 14 – 16 March 2008, Pontin’s Holiday Park, Hemsby, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Tickets are £110 and are available online now from www.blocweekend.com . Tickets must be booked in groups of 4, 5, 6, or 7 according to required apartment size. Apartments for 8 have already sold out.
