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followers from the 90s have grown
up with our brands and have
families so they are now bringing
their sons and daughters to the
events to experience the good
vibes and great music.
“Secondly, the increased
competition is a positive as it
spurs us on to up the game by
bringing bigger line-ups and better
production values.
“In London, especially, the dance
music festival market is very
competitive, which pushes us to
think outside the box and bring
unique elements to our festivals
and events to make sure we are top
of the game.”
The capital’s event excellence is
raising the bar for organisers at a
time when budgets are tightening.
51st State’s refusal to compromise,
despite the precarious climate,
should be appluaded.
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51st State Festival
What: 51st State Festival
celebrates the roots of House
music, exploring classic and
tech house, garage, disco,
soul, dub, dancehall and more.
Led by pioneers from Chicago,
New York and beyond, the 51st
State Festival programme is
transatlantic, joining the dots
between the US, the UK and the
Caribbean.
Where: Trent Country Park
When? Saturday 4 August 2018