Electric Paradise arrives this summer in the form of a brand-new open-air festival experience at Milton Keynes’s National Bowl on Saturday 8th August. The inaugural festival will feature an era-spanning blend of disco, funk, soul and house across multiple stages, headlined by the legendary Grace Jones with Candi Staton and UB40, Kool & The Gang, and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge.
Tickets are on sale now– first release tickets start from £59.50, with VIP packages available from £150.
Other artists announced include Cameo, Earth Wind & Fire By Al McKay, Armand Van Helden, Dimitri From Paris, Shalamar, Jocelyn Brown, Heather Small, Roger Sanchez, Graeme Park, Alison Limerick and many more
Designed for an audience of long-time disco and soul heads through to newer house and dance crowds, the event is sure to unite everyone that comes with uplifting music and a strong community energy.
The promoters say “This event is about celebrating timeless music that brings people together – disco, funk, soul and house have shaped generations of culture and continue to unite audiences on dancefloors around the world. From day one, our vision has been to create a world-class experience that honours the legacy of these sounds while delivering the energy, production and atmosphere of a major modern festival. Launching the first edition is just the beginning, and we’re committed to growing this into a landmark annual event’”
With its cross-generational lineup, high production values and iconic open-air setting, Electric Paradise is one of the most anticipated new events of the year.
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