The Horizon Festival, which promises to deliver 120 acts, playing 30 parties over 6 days from Sat 12th to Thu 17th March 2016 in Bansko, Bulgaria.
A planned highlight this year will be The Hotel House Party. For this Team Horizon have commandeered a derelict hotel in the remotest part of the local mountains with the whole hotel set to be transformed into a labyrinth of unexpected party rooms.
From top international DJ’s playing in the dilapidated master suite to the 007 themed cocktail bar and rooms with Bulgarian woodwind bands, immersive magicians and bashment pole dancers (can you believe it?) there’s a twist at every turn. The 25 curated rooms will run all night and the soundtrack will be pumped out at full volume as there are no restrictions and ticket holders will be offered the chance to design and host a room.
In addition the three Natural Geo Thermal pools just South West of Bansko will, for the first time ever, host Apres-Ski Raves complete with DJ’s, a full bar and delicious menu (served on platters in the pools). Also in the pools will be the immersive Hot Spa Cinema showing classics and new arrivals.
Musically, Horizon Festival delivers a many and varied palate, be it House, Techno, Drum & Bass, Grime, Funk, Garage, Soul or Hip-Hop. On the line-up so far are Berlin’s purveyor of finest techno Âme, along with Nina Kraviz, jungle pioneer Congo Natty and bastion of UK Garage MJ Cole. They join the likes of Goldie, Craig Charles, Lady Leshurr, 9 piece dub reggae band Gentleman’s Dub Club, John Talabot and Levon Vincent.
There are a variety of ticket packages available, including Festival Ticket Only from £110; or with 6 nights apartment from £172p; or with lift pass from £178p; or with6 nights apartment and lift pass from £232pp (4 star version from £270pp).