Name: Stop Making Sense 2010
Start: 2010-09-03
End: 2010-09-05
Location: The Garden, Petrcane, Croatia

Stop Making Sense 2010

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September 2010
The Garden, Petrcane, Croatia, Croatia
£80

Daily capacity: 2,000

Last updated: Thu 5th Aug 2010

Stop Making Sense is a brand new, international music festival with a capacity of 2,000 held from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September 2010 at The Garden, Petrcane, in Croatia. Showcasing live acts & DJs in the sunshine and under the stars, Stop Making Sense brings London, Glasgow & Paris club & concert promoters to the beachside location.

Line-up

First acts announced are:
Live: The Very Best, Django Django, Nathan Fake, Matias Aguayo, Son Of Dave, Wbeeza, The Worm, Joana & The Wolf, Fran And Josh, Latin Dub Sound System, Longjon La Flecha, and The Loose Fit.

DJs: Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Theo Parrish, Friendly Fires (DJ set), Radioclit, Toy Selectah, Optimo,Richard Norris (Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve), Benji B, Patrice Scott, Keith Worthy, Kyle Hall, Allez Allez, Isa GT, Mark E, Rebolledo, Chris Coco, Tama Sumo, James Priestley, Giles Smith, Russ Jones, Cal Jader, Sensu, Lakuti, Girlcore, Fact DJs, Ali Tillett, Rob Summerhayes, Gringo Da Parada, Count Chocula, Nick Agha, Tchiky Al Dente, Deany Swap-a-Rama, The Sea, Leon Lace, Slutty Fringe, Sebilio, Silky Boys, Blonde Ambition, Bodytonic, Simon Pure Groove, and Madera Verde.

SMS is curated by music lovers and promoters Need2Soul, C.A.M.P, Swap-A-Rama,D eviation, Optimo, Subclub, Sud Electronic, Secretsundaze, Movimientos, Warm, Fact, Don't Panic, Favela Chic, Allez Allez, and Fantasy Island. The music on offer will range from techno to Latin and African beats via jazz, soul, funk, house & disco.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are no longer on sale. Adult weekend tickets are priced at £80 for 3 days and nights. To buy tickets, click here.

Club nights

Need 2 Soul: (Friday 23.00 - 06.00) ... Juan Atkins, Kyle Hall & Keith Worthy, and Nick Agha.

Deviation: (Saturday 23.00 - 06.00) ... Benji B, and Theo Parrish.

Swap-A-Rama: (Sunday 23.00 - 03.00) ... just in case we get accused of being too musically specialist, we are absolutely chuffed to welcome Swap-A-Rama Razamatazz - every time the klaxons sound each reveller must swap an item of clothing with someone next to them. Attendees are advised to wear clothes they don't mind never seeing again.

Warm: (Monday 03.00 - 06.00) ... Ali Tillett, and Rob Summerhayes.

Location

SMS is situated on a woody peninsula in the village of Petrçane on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. The area offers great value family-run restaurants, villas by the beach, and many small hotels & campsites.

SMS organisers Chris Greenwood (Cargo founder & former Big Chill director) & Alex Ruello (need2soul) said, "We are delighted to have found such a brilliant spot to put on our first event, combining great weather, excellent value transport + accommodation, superb food & hospitality. The facilities are top notch, the villagers super friendly... and sunshine virtually guaranteed. We couldnt really have asked for more!"

Boat Parties

Boat party tickets are limited to just 200 per boat & are available for £10. DJs are set to blast each day with a feast of sunshine beats with the captains for the music side of confirmed as Movimientos (Friday 13.30 - 16.30, Allez Allez (Friday 19.00 - 23.00, Fact/Bumbox Special (Saturday 13.30 - 16.30), Favela Chic (Saturday 19.00 - 23.00), Warm (Sunday 13.30 - 16.30), Sub Club (Sunday 19.00 - 23.00), and John Power Jr. (Slutty Fringe).

Accommodation

This festival does not offer camping. There are a few small campsites in Petrčane, all within a short walk from the festival and all by the sea. There are also plenty of other accommodation available in the area.

Getting there

Ryanair flights are currently £120 return into Zadar, 20 minutes away from the site, this is truly a bargain from start to finish. Next closest airport is Split (90 minutes away) with Easyjet direct flights from London Gatwick & Stansted, Bristol, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Milan, Basel & Geneva.
Zadar is also on the international rail network.
A bus from Zagreb to Zadar will cost approximately 15.

More information will be here when available.