BLIES FESTIVAL

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BLIES FESTIVAL 07.09.2024

BLIES FESTIVAL

07.09.2024

12-24 UHR + AFTERSHOW
BLIES SEE LUDWIGSHAFEN
Blies Festival returns to the lake this summer for it’s fourth installment brighter than ever. Ready or not, we will expand, giving you 2 stages and 14 artists all summer day long, spanning the sounds of house, techno & more. Proudly featuring fresh, up and coming talents from Europe’s underground electronic scene alongside globally celebrated heavy rollers and pioneers who continue to shape the electronic music landscape. Lets have a very enjoyable time.

Blies is a twelve hour daytime techno rave next to a lake from 12pm until 12am.
HOT SELECTION LINEUP 2024
MAIN STAGE
Ellen Allien b2b Shaleen
Ellen Allien, an iconic figure in techno, shapes the future of music with her visionary approach. With a vast discography and dynamic DJ skills, she influences global dance floors and festivals. eLLEN PLAYS ALONGSIDE Shaleen, a vinyl enthusiast, is inspired by the warmth of analogue sounds and frequently plays vinyl-only sets with a 90’s influence and modern twists.
DJ Stingray 313
Sherard Ingram, known as DJ Stingray 313, is a pivotal figure in electro and techno, originally from Detroit and now based in Berlin. Renowned for his futuristic and intense DJ sets, he blends electro, house, and techno to create a unique musical experience. Ingram's influential work includes collaborations, featuring notable members like Anthony Shakir, Carl Craig, and Kenny Dixon Jr.
Estella Boersma
Estella Boersma is aN UP AND COMING Dutch DJ and producer known for techno, electro, and breakbeat, now based in Berlin. Her previous experience as a model contributes to her effortless presence and success in the music scene. She has performed at major events like Awakenings Festival, Hör Berlin, and TXL Berlin Recordings. She is our newcomer of the year and we can't wait to welcome her.
Roi Perez
Roi Perez is a DJ who kicked off his career in Tel Aviv's queer club scene in 2011 and moved to Berlin in 2013. Now a resident at Berghain's Panorama Bar, he mixes house, techno, disco, and breaks into a wild, electrifying sound. He rocks stages worldwide, turning every party into an unforgettable playful musical experience. get ready to party with roi in berlin style
DMX Krew LIVE
DMX Krew, is a UK-based artist who creates music and runs the labels Breakin’ Records and Fresh Up. Starting with his 1995 release "Got You On My Mind," he has produced a blend of electro, synthpop, and techno. He has released music on various labels, including Rephlex, and gained a cult following, known for pioneering electro and bass. He will play the live set this year.
THC
Bogotá-born DJ Tania Humeres Correa, known as THC, delivers high-energy, playful sets that light up dancefloors. Alongside her solo work, she performs as part of the duo S-candalo with her brother Dominik, co-founded La Noche Party, and has a residency on Rinse FM. Her style is marked by punchy beats, euphoria, and vocal samples emphasizing unity. She is our underground pick this year.
Amina b2b Xarbi
Xarbi is the epitome of good vibes. Having released on Gene On Earth's label, he's now gearing up to launch his own imprint. Get ready to groove to Xarbi's signature sound, where the beats are as wild as his love for horses. Amina, is the life of the party. Catch her at  Blies, where her set is a perfect mix of beats and vocals.
BLANK STAGE
Interplanetary Criminal
Interplanetary Criminal is a DJ, producer and record label co-owner deeply immersed in the milieu of 90s dance music, shining a spotlight on the subgenres. His output showcases a love letter to UK Garage and its affiliated genres, carving his own unique and contemporary space within its sonic landscape. It’s an approach that’s led him to be rightfully credited as one of the frontrunners in the resurgence of UK Garage, regularly playing alongside some of the biggest names in the scene.
Girls Don’t Sync
Girls Don’t Sync are an all-female group of DJs, producers and curators who are bringing much needed inclusivity to underrepresented dancefloors worldwide. The girls came together to form Girls Don’t Sync in summer 2021, and exploded onto the scene soon after with one of the most-watched Mixmag Lab’s of the year. Their fresh take on UKG, house and bass has made them a must-see act, winning fans around the world for their boundless energy and the unforgettable atmosphere they create with each performance.
Benwal b2b Diffrent
Dutch rising star Benwal steps up to the decks with German UKG prodigy Diffrent for an exclusive b2b set! Benwal is steadily becoming a household name in up-tempo dance music. From his home base Groningen, he is currently making waves with a fresh and energetic sound,  rapidly gaining traction across Europe. Diffrent is taking the scene by storm with his unique take on UK Garage, blending his love for Jungle, UKG, Breaks, and Bass Music with the influences of Germany's vibrant electronic music scene, crafting his own energetic signature sound.
Shoki287 b2b DJ HTTPS
SHOKI287 and DJ HTTPS team up again for one of their fantastic  b2b sets. When the Berlin native isn't holding a mic and rapping about her sexual fantasies, modern female empowerment and intoxicated dances with the devil, she steams off behind the CDJs. Hailing from Mannheim's underground, DJ HTTPS has rapidly gained recognition for his high-energy DJ sets, but also for his exceptional productions, blending fast-paced beats, hip-hop, pop, techno, and breaks and lots of fun.
Hard Candy
In Berlin's electronic scene, HARD CANDY, comprising DJ Cringey and TOXIMAMI, is revolutionizing music with their 'Polygenre' sound, blending Donk, Psytrance, Techno, Bailefunk, and Bootleg elements. Known for DJ Cringey's playful vocals and TOXIMAMI's bold lyrics, they've performed at major festivals and clubs like Feel Festival, Splash, Fusion, Watergate, and RSO.
Speedboys LIVE
SPEEDBOYS are a DJ and producer duo from Heidelberg who perform their songs live with a mic on stage. With positive vibes and a lot of energy behind the decks, they spread their love for fast and melodic trance. Their sound is influenced by 90s rave, Eurodance, and hard house. They love to bring their friends on stage for vocal support—after all, shared joy is double the joy.
Stabmixer 700
The amazing duo  formed in 2023, share the passion for electronic music and invite listeners to laugh and sing along with them. They seamlessly blend groovy basslines with trancy melodies and a good amount of humor. As part of the “Heidelberg Allstars” collective they were able to secure a standing in the Heidelberg techno scene within only one year. Don’t stab believing!

TICKETS

LOCATION

HOW TO GET THERE


The rave will take place at the Große Blies lake, in a park on the east side of thelake.
Access  via Bruchwiesenstraße (B44) at the corner of Nibelungenallee. A Shuttle will bring you to the Aftershow.
Arrival by train and on foot and by bike 

Help us keep our festival sustainable by traveling by train if possible. The easiest way to get there is to get the train to Ludwigshafen main station. From there it's a 20-minute walk to the festival.

On the way there, you will experience Ludwigshafen as a city of post-war modernism with its very own urban charm, until you reach the park landscape by the lake. Signs will guide your way from the main  station. At the entrance you will also find a guarded bicycle parking lot. 
Arrivalby public transport

The bus stop Ludwigshafen Hochschule is located directly at the corner of the festival entrance. From Ludwigshafen main station take bus line 75 to the stop Ludwigshafen Hochschule or bus line 74 to the stop Bayreuther Straße (5-minute walk).

For all visitors coming from Mannheim, you can take the S-Bahn lines 6 and 7 to Berliner Platz. There you change to bus lines 75 or 76, which will take you to the Ludwigshafen Hochschule stop. Or you can take the S-Bahn number 4 to theRohrlachstraße stop and walk from there to the Blies Festival in 10 minutes.
BY CAR

There are plenty of free parking slots at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft on Bruchwiesenstraße (B44), directly opposite the festival ground. THERE WILL BE SIGNS SHOWING THE WAY

INFO

FOOD AND DRINKS

On entering you will receive a reusable and portable Blies cup for 1 Euro. This will be your cup for the festival day. Take care of it. It will be rinsed out for you every time you order a new drink.

You can also fill up with tap water for free at our water fountain. Water is not a commodity with us! An inviting and diverse food court will provide foo and drinks for the whole duration and will offer vegetarian and vegan food.
SUSTAINABILITY

Please help us keep the festival clean! The festival will be a sustainable and fair event. By creating a pleasant and progressive community, we want to cherish the peaceful culture of techno in an outdoor location.  In addition to the portable festival cups, we will use reusable food bowls, digital tickets. Portable ashtrays will be distributed to all smokers at the entrance. We will also have a waste separation garbage cans to use. Please donot litter. If you see trash laying around, be a darling and pick it up.
Awareness

Awareness at the festival means that we do not tolerate transgressive behavior. It means that we respect each other, respect our boundaries and provide a safe and inclusive environment. All festival-goers have the right to feel comfortable and safe, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin or faith. Let's celebrate the differences that make us unique and strengthen the community that unites us. The festival is a platform for cohesion and a message of love.
ABOUT US

We are the Blies project group, an independent creative collective of producers, DJs, artists, designers, photographers, architects and scientists from all over Germany. We are interested in well thought-out, aesthetic and interdisciplinary experience concepts and the festival acts as a bridge builder between different styles of electronic music and contributes to cultural exchange and inspiration in the fields of music and art. In planning and organizing the festival, we do not pursue a profit orientation, but promote low-threshold access to electronic music. Gender equality in the line-up is particularly important to us. The line-up is 50 percent female.

PARTNER

As a cultural festival, we demand the highest quality of craftsmanship and content when selecting artists. With a focus on art, culture and sustainability, the Blies Festival is a conscious alternative to the commercial sell-out of electronic dance music. The focus is on the positive social utopia of progressive club music and the shared experience of a tolerant and peaceful community. With this in mind, we are proud to be supported by various partners from the public and private sectors

FAQ

TICKET INFORMATIONEN
Tickets for the Blies Festival are available via our partner RESIDENT ADVISOR. On the Order Status page, which you will receive as a link in the confirmation email after purchase, you can download purchased tickets 48 hours before the start of the event. This prevents the distribution of counterfeit or overpriced tickets. We recommend presenting the tickets digitally on the phone at the entrance. This way we can protect the environment together.  A valid photo ID is required for admission. No admission under the age of 18.
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
A very limited number of day tickets may be available on site for 50 euros. However, as we only have limited capacity, we recommend that you buy tickets in advance online via our ticket partner Eventix.
TICKET CANCELLATION
We do not offer ticket returns. However, if you are no longer able to attend the event and do not wish to let the ticket expire, RESIDENT ADVISOR offers you the option of placing the ticket in a RESELLER SYSTEM. You will find the link to this on the order status page above the order confirmation.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Unfortunately, visitors are not permitted to bring their own food and drink onto the festival site. At the entrance, every visitor receives a reusable sustainable cup, which is rinsed out again and again at the bars. Everyone can get a free supply of fresh tap water at a water fountain.
HOUSE RULES
  • NO DRUGS
  • No weapons, knives or other dangerous objects
  • No pyrotechnic objects and spray cans
  • NO professional sound, photo and video equipment
  • No pets such as dogs, cats, mangy wolves and problem bears
    • Always be considerate of other guests in your surroundings.
    • Sexual harassment will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the premises. If you experience an unpleasant situation or observe a situation, please report it immediately to our security personnel or our staff.
    • It is permitted to bring picnic blankets and small bags with a volume of up to 10 liters.
    • You must follow the instructions of the security staff.
    • Visitors who are obviously drunk or otherwise conspicuous will not be admitted.
    • The organizer is not liable for damages and losses incurred by the visitor due to theft, fire, natural events or other incidents.
    • Urinating outside the designated toilets and facilities is not permitted.
    • During the event, waste must be disposed of in the garbage cans and containers provided.
    • Damage to objects and facilities will be prosecuted by the police.
    • Persons who gain unauthorized access to the fenced festival grounds will be charged with theft of services and trespassin
    • Photography and filming of the event for private purposes is permitted, but we ask you to be considerate if someone does not wish to be filmed or photographed.
    WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
    SBoth access to the festival site and the site itself are accessible. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets. People with a disability card with the suffix B may bring a companion to the festival free of charge. To register a companion, write to us at info(AT)blies-festival.com . The accompanying person will then receive a free guest list ticket.
    FIRST AID
    Paramedics will be on site throughout the festival to assist with medical emergencies. Please report to the entrance area if you need medical assistance and report any alarming events immediately.

    CONTAKT

    We love collaborations. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

    info@blies-festival.com 
    +49 (0) 621-159 643 86

    VOLUNTEERS:

    You can't organize a festival on your own. We still need many helping hands for various tasks. Do you have catering experience? Write us an e-mail. Do you have manual skills and would like to help with setting up the stage or building bars? Get in touch with us. Can you do anything and are versatile? Give us a call. Blies needs you!

    E-Mail an: paula@blies-festival.com

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