Everything Cool in Portugal
Grab your camping gear, your sunscreen, your water bottle…oh, and your friends…and head to southwest Alentejo town of Zambujeira do Mar. It´s time for the always-popular TMN Sudoeste 2012 Music Festival. From Wednesday, 1 August to Sunday, 5 August, the grounds of Herdade da Casa Branca will be vibrating to the beat of over 60 musical artists.
————————————————–
————————————————–
Now, in its 16th year, Sudoeste promises to be the music event of the Summer in Portugal. Confirmed performers include: James Morrison, The Roots, TheVaccines, Best Coast, Ben Howard, Glen Hansard and more.
CAMPING RECEPTION: Martin Solveig ■ Afro Jack ■ Pete tha Zouk
TMN STAGE: Ben Harper ■ Fat Freddy’s Drop ■ Marcelo D2 ■ Matisyahu ■ Ben Howard
GROOVE BOX STAGE: Rui Vargas & André Cascais ■ Dorian Paic ■ João Maria ■ Miguel Neto ■ Ten Snake Live ■ The Twelves ■ Ramboiage
MEO RREGGAE BOX STAGE: Saxon Sound ■ Lee “Scratch” Perry, Max Romeo & The Congos ■ Half Pint + Cornell Campbell + Fare East Band
TMN STAGE: Example ■ James Morrison ■ Glen Hansard ■ Richie Campbell
GROOVE BOX STAGE: Luciano ■ Cesar Merveille & Maayan Indam ■ Serginho ■ Benoit & Sergio Live ■ Nicolas Jaar ■ Best Youth
MEO RREGGAE BOX STAGE: Iration Steppas ■ Dreadzone ■ Jamaican Legends Featuring Bitty McLean ■ Urbanvibz
TMN STAGE: The Roots ■ Xutos & Pontapés ■ The Ting Tings ■ Calle 13
GROOVE BOX STAGE: Jan Krueger & Vera ■ Expander ■ Daze Maxim ■ Freshkitos ■ Four Tet ■ Thievery Corporation ■ Orelha Negra ■ Mary B
MEO RREGGAE BOX STAGE: Overproof Soundsystem ■ Jah Mason, Fantan Mojah and the Dub Akom Band ■ Little Roy ■ Chapa Dux
TMN STAGE: Two Door Cinema Club ■ The Vaccines ■ Best Coast
GROOVE BOX STAGE: Andy C ■ Borgore ■ DJ Ride ■ Nuno Forte B2B Alif ■ Dogz United B2B Jamie Boy ■ Balkan Beatbox ■ Throes + The Shine
MEO RREGGAE BOX STAGE: Bass Odyssey ■ RDX ■ Beres Hammond ■ Jah Vai
Tickets can be purchased for each day….or buy a full festival pass with camping privileges. There is plenty to do at the festival. So, you may want to make a holiday of it.
For more information, visit the Sudoeste 2012 website.
TMN Sudoeste 2012
Herdade da Casa Branca
2589-965 Zambujeira do Mar
GPS: Latitude: 37º33’9.72″ Longitude: -8º43’53.46″
Tickets:
1 Day Pass – €50
5-Day Pass – €95
Ticket Locations:
FNAC ■ Worten ■ C. C. Dolce Vita ■ El Corte Inglés ■ Abreu ■ Megarede ■ www.ticketline.pt. & 707 234 234 ■ CTT (www.ctt.pt) ■ ABEP
Tickets are also available at the festival ticket office. (The box office is now open through 12am on 5 August.)