PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID BOWEN AND PAULA GILLESPIE
Influences
Previous Celtronic festivals have featured some of the biggest names in dance music, those at the cutting edge as well as the best local Irish DJ's and live acts. Celtronic has featured Dave Clarke, Tom Middleton, X-Press 2, David Holmes, Andrew Weatherall, Michael Mayer, Keith Tenniswood, Scratch Perverts, 2020 Soundsystem, Optimo, Alloy Mental, Annie Mac, Silver City, Jerry Dammers, Mark Rae, Krafty Kuts, Fingathing, Alex Smoke, Soul Jazz Records Soundsystem, Nick Manasseh, Craig Richards, Carl Finlow, Killa Kela, Jonathan More (Coldcut), Inland Knights, Funk D'Void, DJ Format & MC Abdominal, Brother Culture, Hexstatic, Phil Kieran, Circulation, The Dexorcist, Lee Coombs, James Zabiela, Mr C, Cash Money, Adam Freeland, Vector Lovers, Marshall Jefferson, Bill Brewster, Si Begg, Lee Burridge, Futureshock, Keb Darge, Calibre, Sirocco MC's, Olympic Lifts, Alan Simms, Psycatron, Spree, Deep Fried Funk DJ's and Hedrock Valley Beats.
Sounds Like
‘Celtronic is one damn crazy hoedown with unparalleled heart and soul, held in a city with a knack for making visitors feel so welcome they never want to go home..Who needs Sonar? Lets all move to Derry.’ DJ MAGAZINE
‘the promoters are amongst the best in the business…..everything at Celtronic really works and its due to the passion, friendship and air of co-operation this warmest of cities exudes.’ XLR8R – USA
‘Everywhere thronged with people, the feel-good air infectious’.
IDJ MAGAZINE
‘I flew to Derry on Saturday night to play at the brilliant Celtronic festival. I love playing Derry…the energy from the crowd is unparalleled and it means you can really experiment musically’ ANNIE MAC (BBC Radio 1)
‘ Celtronic really is something to be proud of – for in terms of lineup it’s up there with the best urban festivals, and in terms of atmosphere surpasses them all.’
DJ MAGAZINE
‘With local and international talent playing to sell out crowds earlier in the week, the message is crystal clear, ensure you mark this festival down as an essential in your clubbing calendar.’
ALTERNATIVE ULSTER MAGAZINE
Celtronic 2008, Irelands premier dance music festival will take place at various venues in Derry from June 25th - June 29th. The festival, now entering it’s eighth year will showcases the best in all forms of dance music, involving local, national and international DJ’s and live acts. MORE INFO SOON.......
rspx to all the celtronic crew!! wicked party on thurs at masons -had a spinal tap moment saying goodnight when i still had half an hour to play!! i'm sure the rest of the weekend rocked as well..thanks to everyone who looked after lisa as well.. stewarty i salute you ! next time! R MAN
