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Belgiums brand new music festival, Paradise City, is gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular first edition on 4–5 July. Even now, well before it kicks off, the eco-friendly boutique festival has attracted international admirers: The Guardian has recommended Paradise City as one of the 10 European festivals not to de missed this summer. Another 18 names have been announced, including Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Tiger and Woods, Robosonic and Doctor Dru, and more sustainability measures have been added to the green agenda, such as carpooling with Uber and 100 percent electric transport for artists.
Green DNA
Paradise City is green through and through, and sustainability is the key concept that resonates through every aspect of the festival. The starting point for this approach is a partnership with the Belgian company CO2Logic, advising Paradise City on every step it takes to reduce (and offset) the festivals CO2 emissions. The result is a growing list of sustainability measures.
Previously announced ecological measures include vegetarian festival food, ecological toilets, green energy, filtered tap water, reusable cups and a well-considered waste management policy that involves a chicken coop and a compost corner at the festival site. Furthermore there are special benefits for carpoolers, cyclists and people who travel by public transport. Its CO2 reduction efforts and commitment to carbon offsetting have bagged Paradise City the CO2 Neutral Festival certificate.
New carpooling with Uber: Get a free ride
A unique feature for this Belgian festival is the carpooling service from Brussels offered by Paradise City and Uber, the mobile app that connects riders with drivers. Uber will transport a minimum of three people per vehicle between Brussels and Perk for free. All you need to do is order a ride and share it through the Uber app with two other people. For both partners, the aim of this partnership is to further reduce CO2 emissions. This carbon-neutral carpooling service is not only intended for festival-goers living in Brussels, but for everyone coming to Paradise City via the capital.
New campsite
As an alternative to travelling back and forth and making unnecessary trips, Paradise City will be setting up a campsite next to the festival grounds. This campsite provides all your creature comforts, including a Mild Mornings breakfast by Alpro. Places are limited, and there is a charge for using the campsite; practical information will be published on the website soon.
Eco-friendly flyers
How eco-friendly can a flyer be? What about one that gives something back to nature? Paradise City has decided to invest in printing flyers on seed packets: not just something you throw away on the street, but an item you can even use to create your own little piece of paradise. The seeds can be planted until August and will sprout into Phacelia flowers: this bee-friendly plant produces a lot of nectar, provides excellent ground cover and also attracts useful insects.
Line-up with 18 new names
Coachella, Burning Man, Roskilde, Rock Werchter, Tomorrowland – the organisers have a definite talent for selecting leading national and international line-ups. The difference is that you can discover them in an intimate setting at Paradise City.
Eighteen new names complete the line-up:
Bob Moses (US), Sailor & I (SE), Andrew Ashong (UK), Alfred Hall (NO), DJ Kollektiv Turmstrasse Live (DE), Tiger and Woods (US), Feathered Sun Live (Raz Ohara, Chris Schwarzwälder & Jo.Ke) (DE), Konstantin Sibold (DE), Robosonic (DE), Doctor Dru (DE), Bambook (SE), Kruse & Neurnberg (DE), Antilope (BE), Claap! ft Santana (FR), Lumoon & Robin (BE), Sushiflow (BE), Dübl & Nase (DE), Christoph (BE).
Full line-up:
Flight Facilities (AU), Kölsch (DK), Art Department (CA), Kollektiv Turmstrasse (DE), Soul Clap (US), GusGus (IS), H.O.S.H. (DE), Aeroplane (BE), Marek Hemmann (DE), Jazzanova ft Paul Randolph (DE), Adana Twins (DE), HVOB (AT), Sussane Sundfør (NO), Monkey Safari (DE), Tout Va Bien (BE), Herbert Live (UK), Black Strobe (FR), Roosevelt (DE), Bob Moses (US), ALB (FR), Finnebassen (NO), Zimmer (FR), Compuphonic (BE), Robag Wruhme (DE), Tiger & Woods (US), Animal Trainer (CHE), Feathered Sun Live (Raz Ohara, Chris Schwarzwälder & Jo.Ke) (DE), Montevideo (BE), Nick Monaco (US), Konstantin Sibold (DE), Robosonic (DE), Doctor Dru (DE), Bambook (SE), Aquarius Heaven (DE), ATTAR! (BE), Hydrogen Sea (BE), Stu Larsen (AU), Sailor & I (SE), Andrew Ashong (UK), Alfred Hall (NO), Rina Mushonga (NL), Nathan Oye (BE), Kruse & Neurnberg (DE), Antilope (BE), Claap! ft Santana (FR), Lumoon & Robin (BE), Sushiflow (BE), Dübl & Nase (DE), Christoph (BE).
Quality Nights calls on Paradise Citys expertise
Paradise City has been granted the Quality Nights label based on the Quality Nights Charter. This charter contains a series of health and safety commitments to the festival-goer. On Thursday 11 June, Paradise City will participate in the Quality Nights Network Event at the Ampère eco-club in Antwerp as a guest speaker on sustainability. The event will bring together stakeholders, the members of the Charter and the Flemish press to discuss quality management in the Flemish nightlife scene. If you wish to attend, mail [email protected] before 1 June to register.
Become a citizen of Paradise
Enter the green garden of Paradise City with your Paradise City Green Card. To keep the festival intimate, only a limited number of Green Cards are available. Your card will also give you priority over new Citizens at the next edition of the festival.
Paradise City offers two ticket choices: a one-day pass at 49 euros, or a two-day pass at 80 euros. The Green Cards are available online at www.paradisecity.be.
Cashless festival = happy citizens
Paradise City teams up with partner Glownet for a cashless festival: you pay by swiping your festival wristband, which makes for fast and accurate transactions, combined with fair prices for food and drinks.
Paradise City Festival
- Castle of Ribaucourt, Perk (Steenokkerzeel)
- Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2015
- Saturday from noon to 2am
- Sunday from noon to 1am.
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