Zoo Project Festival announces new headliners!

Photograph: DJ Sneak

The hugely successful Ibiza party has been busy whipping up anticipation for its return to British shores on August 30th. Swapping the heat of Ibiza’s abandoned Zoo for a luscious British Forest, Zoo Projects ‘returning to nature’ theme will be in full effect once again as the plethora of of immersive performers, flying aerialists, animal acrobatics, human contortionists and other unconventional distractions will be reliably swamping the festival experience. Situated in one of the most immersive and organic festival sites, Zoo Project offers a festival experience that is totally unique.

Once again, Zoo Project will be Inviting the biggest names in electronic dance music to its forest location, with stages and arenas hosted by world leading club brands. This weeks lineup announcements show us just how excited we should be getting for this years edition.

Zoo Project will play host to three legends of the Chicago house scene, names synonymous with quality, industry giants and pioneers - Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, and DJ Sneak.

Derrick Carter, since the age of 19 has been a star in the International dance music scene, particularly gaining favor in Britain. His label Classic recordings which he ran alongside Luke Solomon quickly became the go-to label for the freshest and most progressive cuts in underground house and techno, and cemented Derrick’s reputation as a true house pioneer. His low slung house grooves are as infectious as any you're likely to hear, and impossible to not move to. (Check out his Boiler Room set below!)

Watch: Derrick Carter @ The Boiler Room

Mark Farina will add to the quality on display, as his jazz infused Chicago house sounds are as intelligent as they are dancefloor friendly.

He will be joined by none other than the self proclaimed house gangster DJ Sneak. The Puerto Rican born Sneak has been a mainstay since he was introduced to the world of underground house through Cajmere back in 1994. With a huge back catalogue and years of experience under his belt, DJ Sneak continues to be one of the most respected House music vanguards in the business.

Hip Hop innovator Grandmaster Flash will also be putting in an appearance, as will UK maestro Pedestrian. Swamp 81 and Nonplus+ label favourite Joy Orbison will be getting behind the decks too. Hailed as one of the most exciting producers operating in Britain at the moment, his work with Boddika has produced some of the biggest underground tunes of the last couple of years. His releases continue to top charts and push dancefloors forward as his unique approach to producing continues to challenge and excite dancefloors everywhere.

Joining him will be the boundary crossing Medlar, Melbourne sensation The Francis Inferno Orchestra, Swiss duo The Mountain People, the infamous Wolf DJs, world class Benjamin Damage, rising star Michael James, KRL and last but not least, one of the most critically lauded DJs of the last few years, James Zabiela.

With yet more acts to be announced, we will keep you reliably informed with the latest goings on from Zoo Project. Sufficed to say that this years festival is shaping up to have one of Zoo Project’s most impressive lineups yet. Get prepared to unleash your inner animal at Zoo Project Festival 2013!

Tickets for Zoo Project Festival 2013 are available through Skiddle.

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