Dekmantel Festival reveals details of 2016 opening party
James Holden and Cabaret Voltaire are among the confirmed acts
Dekantel Festival has announced the line-up for its opening concert on August 4.
A number of live performances will take place, including from Cabaret Voltaire, James Holden, Shackleton & Ernesto Tomasini, Tony Allen and a rare show from Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth.
Raster-Norton, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary, will present a showcase, with key artists Byetone, Kangding Ray and Grischa Lichtenberger all playing.
Further sets will come from Alessandro Cortini, Matias Aguayo & The Desdemonas, and Burnt Friedman & Jaki Liebezeit.
Four venues located on Amsterdam’s IJ River (Muziekgebouw, EYE Film Institute, Paradiso's Tolhuistuin and Bimhuis) serve as hosts, with each linked by a free ferry service.
Check out the announcement video below.
[Photo: Anthony Gerace]
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