The Masked Ball will enter its 12th year when it takes place near Porthleven in May.
Psychemagik, Body Hammer, Dave Harvey, DJ format and Felix Dickinson are just some of the names to have already been confirmed for the event, from May 3-5.
The Masked Ball comes complete with a hot tub disco, 24-hour licence and cliff-top views, with tickets starting at £90.
The intimate 3,000 capacity themed electronic festival is populated by dressed-to-excess “ballers” and has an open door policy, with admission meaning ticket holders are welcome in and out to go and sample the local pubs and restaurants a short walk away.
Other acts announced are Telephones and Francis Inferno Orchestra, as well as the chance to take surfing lessons, stand up paddleboarding and yoga.
Kelvin Batt, Director of Masked Ball Limited said: "For me, the Masked Ball is a proper party in a unique location, nothing more, nothing less.
"The event began as a party by friends for friends, and we’re proud to say we cut the ledges that the tents sit on out of the cliff ourselves, I think that attitude really shines through today.
"We're lucky the crowd makes it, everyone's there for one reason: to have a good time. You wont see anybody videoing or track ID-ing despite the talent on offer, and I think we’re quite unique/lucky for a dance event in that respect.”
As for the music, the line-up is stuffed with good time dance music of every stripe from the UK and beyond.
Among the home standouts are edit kings Psychemagik, Scott Fraser and Joe Hart's revered and long-running Body Hammer, a showcase of Andy Bainbridge & Chris Stoker’s brilliant Not An Animal label, Scotland's endlessly talented Austin Ato (previously known as Drums of Death), and industry veteran Felix Dickinson, who counts DJ Harvey, Optimo and Andrew Weatherall among his fans.
The international artists are just as impressive, with the "saviour of Australian dance music" Francis Inferno Orchestra, Norwegian house don Telephones and Japan’s rising star Powder all dropping in. See full line up below.
Masked Ball Limited are an independent Cornish events company run by a small group of friends. They run events in the local area, using local people, businesses and contractors.
Over the last eleven years, the various stages have been graced with world-class acts and underground DJs alike, including Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Bonobo, Andrew Weatherall, Norman Jay MBE, Nightmares on Wax, Craig Richards, Portishead’s Andy Smith, Hot Chip, Optimo, Daniele Baldelli, Live at Robert Johnson’s ATA and Horse Meat Disco to name only a few.
Further details:
Images: HERE
Press tickets: HERE
www.maskedball.net
Event times and location:
Friday 3rd - Monday 6th May 2019
Porthleven, Cornwall
Line up (A-Z):
(Headliners in bold)
Admin
Aeon Seven
Alex Conrad
Alfresco Disco
Algorythm
Austin Ato
Bawrut
Boca 45
Body Hammer
Crawford
Dad Bod Boogie
Dave Harvey
Devin
Dicky Trisco
DJ Format
Ellie Stokes
Ere Wax
Felix Dickinson
Florence Bird
Francis Inferno Orchestra
French Kiss
Func Musik
Jac the Disco
Jack Be Nimble
John Gomez
Kieran Holden & Disco Phil
King Louis & Dance Armstrong
KVNG
Lightworks
Loose People
MC Mysdiggi
Nigel Pengelly
Not An Animal
Ollie Stratton
Pat McGrath
Pete Herbert
Pete Isaac
Psychemagik
Postman Joe
Powder
Reefe Murphy (KiWi)
Ryan Goldsworthy
Scott Fraser
Soulworks
Studio 89
Teak
Tech Collectors
Telephones
The General
Viscera
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