Life without music is like a cake without garnishing. It may taste nice but it does not appeal to the eyes. Thus, music is that point that allows an individual to escape into the world of rhythms and pitch, away from the tensions of life in order to relax and de-stress themselves.
The world is slowly becoming a host to several music festivals, which many music lovers swear by. As a matter of fact did you know that more than 50 million people in the world attend at least one music festival in a year? So, what are you waiting for?
On World Music Day, let's browse through some super-engaging music festivals and party till the beat drops!
#1. Awakenings Festival
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One of the biggest music festivals in the world, this two-day gala event is a fine collection of techno festival held in Netherlands. The eight stages spanned over two days, host the who’s who of the techno music world. And, you will find artists like Sven Väth, Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Nina Kraviz performing for their fans here.
When & Where: 24th & 25th June 2017, Spaarnwoude, Netherlands
#2. Isle Of Wight Festival
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Going strong for 50 years, this music event is famous for its legendary lineup of artists like Fleetwood Mac, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fore and Rod Stewart and more. It may surprise you to know that it takes 46 people to erect the stage set for the festival and the bar staff dispenses over 12 pints of beer in 35 seconds.
When & Where: June 2017, Isle of Wight, UK
#3. Essence Festival
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A host to an amazing music talent event, the festival is a platform for artists like Diana Ross, John Legend, India Arie, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Chance The Rapper, Master P, Mystikal, Solange, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue to entertain music lovers.
When & Where: 29th June – 2nd July 2017, New Orleans, USA
#4. Ultra Europe
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The European edition of Miami’s renowned music festival, Ultra Music Festival (UMF) is one of the best events for EDM lovers. From famous music artists like Deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond to Skrillex and more, this ultimate music destination is a one-stop place for all those who love listening to EDM.
When & Where: 14th -16th July 2017, Split, Croatia
#5. Pitchfork Music Festival
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An annual summer music festival organized by Pitchfork Media, this three-day exciting event is a perfect getaway for those who enjoy sonically forward thinking-lineups including LCD Soundsystem, Dirty Projectors, Danny Brown, Vince Staples, A Tribe Called Quest, PJ Harvey, Solange, Nicholas Jaar, the Avalanches, and American Football. Partnered with Everytown and Mask, the music organizers have decided to adopt the former’s campaign to generate awareness about gun violence prevention with a light on Hadiya Pendleton’s killing and decided to go with ‘wear orange’ as the theme of the festival this year.
When & Where: 14th-16th July 2017, Chicago, USA
#6. Tomorrow Land
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One of the world’s biggest and the most awaited festivals of the year, Tomorrow Land is a dream come true for those who enjoy music. Did you know that although the organizers of the festival have spawned satellite events across five continents, yet the ultimate archetype of the festival takes place in Belgium under the name Boom?
When & Where: 21st -23rd July and 28th-30th July, Boom, Belgium
#7. Lollapalooza
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From Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, Blink-182, DJ Snake, Justice, Wiz Khalifa, Migos, Glass Animals, Tove Lo, Tegan And Sara to Little Dragon and more, this cultural American Pop festival is a good opportunity for those who wish to listen to their favorite music artist perform before their eyes. Did you know that Lollapalooza actually terminated its event following bad ticket sales in 1997? However, it was later revived in 2003 and since then, the festival has regained its lost spark.
When & Where: 3rd – 6th August 2017, Chicago, USA
#8. EXIT Festival
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If you have an inclination for heavy metal, this could be the greatest music festival for you. With head banging music, electric rhythms, and exploding sound, artists like The Killers, Hardwell, Jason Derulo, Alan Walker, Rag N’ Bone Man will entertain you with their bestsellers. Did you know approximately 40,000 people from across 60 countries fly down to attend this five-day festival?
When & Where: 5th-9th July 2017, Novi Sad, Serbia
#9. Creamfields
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UK’s biggest music festival is one of the world’s top 3 dance festivals that one must visit. No matter what genre of electronic music you are fond of, the festival will cater to all! Do you know who’s going to preview the festival this year? With a line up including names like The Chainsmokers, Deadmau5, Armin van Buuren and Dmitri Vangelis & Wyman, it’s hard to figure out who's your favorite!
When & Where: 24th – 27th August 2017, Daresbury, United Kingdom
#10. Outlook
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Europe’s premier ‘Soundsystem Culture festival’, Outlook festival is known for collaborating MCs and Rappers alongside DJs and producer to develop music of a century. But before you engage in hardcore music, prep up to attend the opening concert in the Roman amphitheater in the city of Pula. It’s a tradition!
When & Where: 6th – 10th September 2017, Pula, Croatia
#11. Austin City Limits
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If you are a fan of Jay-Z, book your tickets for Austin City Limit’s 2017 festival. Featuring headliners like Jay-Z, the Killers, Chance The Rapper, The XX, Ryan Adams, Spoon, Solange, the Head And The Heart, Gorillaz, Run The Jewels, Tove Lo, and Foster The People, the cultural event is ready to set the stage on fire with some phenomenal music to offer.
When & Where: 6th- 8th October & 13th- 15th October 2017, Austin, Texas
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Creamfields is by far the biggest and the best electronic music festival. I attended Creamfields last year and it is an experience of a lifetime. Music lovers must definitely go and attend this festival. Especially those who have a keen interest in the field of electronic music. Nothing gets untouched in the music festival for a specific genre of electronic music too. There is a fast range of collection of electronic music. To add up to the fun there are many celebrities as well who attend this festival.