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Rise Festival 2016

Mon 26 Sep 16
Rise Festival 2016

KANO, SETH TROXLER, JACKMASTER, RICHY AHMED, BONDAX & MORE CONFIRMED FOR RISE FESTIVAL 2016

Rise Festival brings together electronic music's finest music, parties, snow sports, wellbeing and festive fun for the ultimate adventure on snow

Snow & music festival Rise has confirmed a myriad of talent and partners for 2016 including Kano, Seth Troxler, Metrik and Bondax along with Rinse FM, Ibiza Rocks, Hospitality and more. Taking over the award-winning Les Deux Alps in France, 10th - 17th December, Rise Festival brings together the best electronic music, an award-winning snow setting and unrivalled experiences at 3000 metres above sea level.

Ride huskies through alpine forests, enjoy supper clubs under the stars and party in secret forest raves during a week long holiday in the snow. All festival tickets include a ski pass and start at just £199. Flights from London to Grenoble are currently as low as £50 return. For tickets and more information visit risefestival.co.uk

This winter Rise Festival will bring the best of house, drum & bass, garage and more to the French mountains for unforgettable parties on powder. Joining in on the action will be the Mercury-nominated grime king-pin Kano, house heavy-weight Seth Troxler, Hospital records drum & bass master Metrik, electronic duoBondax plus Monki, My Nu Leng, Artful Dodger, Midland and Artwork. Also providing the soundtrack against the backdrop of the stunning Alps will be Bas Ibellini, Nu:tone, Logistics, Eton Messy, Kyrwald & Farrer, Richy Ahmed, Elliot Adamson, Logistics, Etherwood, Dub Phizix, Strategy, Channel One, Dynamite MC and more.
 
Rise is teaming up with leading promoters and labels to host parties throughout the week, taking over apres-ski bars with panoramic views, state of the art arenas, clubs and secret huts. Onboard for 2016 are radio pioneersRinse FM, Jackmaster's insane Tweakaholic, the legendary Ibiza Rocks, nostalgic club night prosRegression sessions plus Hospitality Records, Percolate, Shorebitch and We Are Rockstars (W.A.R). Also bringing their legendary parties to the snow covered alps are Applebum, Rum and Bass, Triple Cooked,Shorebitch, Cirque Du Soul, Apex and Ibiza Rocks the Snow plus more.
 

Rise Fest 2016
Rise Fest 2016
Rise Fest 2016

 
Rise takes place in the award-winning Les Deux Alps resort in France, home to Europe's largest skiable glacier that provides all year round snow sports. Offering 222km of pistes, 100 piste runs, 55 ski lifts, a top-to-bottom piste length of 8km plus an award winning snowpark, Les Deux Alps caters for skiers and boarders of all abilities. Each festival ticket includes a lift pass so revellers can take to the slopes all week and lessons can be booked through the Rise website for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their skills.
 
Rise Festival’s eclectic programme brings a huge slice of wellbeing and adventure to the mountain this year and designed to create unforgettable memories from start to finish. The festival invites revellers to delve into the unknown whether it’s snowshoeing into the alpine forests to enjoy a wild dinner under the stars, driving a team of Nordic huskies through snowy landscapes or taking part in a series of R Games to see who's master of the slopes. Those looking for respite from all the action can book themselves into a spa, join a meditative yoga session with mountainside views or step into the Bejeweled Den for bit of retail therapy.
 
Rise Festival's bespoke booking platform has all angles covered this year with tailored options to suit everyone. Ski hire can be booked in advance along with lessons and accommodation is available in a variety of options including 2 star self-catering apartment all the way up to half-board chalet with heated swimming pool and sauna just metres from the ski lift.
 
The only snow music festival in Europe to take place in December, Rise brings some of the best-loved festive favourites for holiday-makers to celebrate Christmas away from home and in the snow. An authentic German beer market, disco ice rink, Christmas tree, carols and turning on the lights are all set to get revellers in the festive spirit. Artful Dodger will be hosting a special festive Cirque Du Soul Xmas Party during the Thursday night. 
 
Tier three tickers are on sale now starting at £199, book now with a £50 deposit. All tickets include a ski pass for Les Deux Alps. Accommodation starts at £98 per person with bespoke booking options to cater for all needs. Flights from London to Grenoble are currently just £50 return, making Rise an affordable winter adventure on snow. Further info can be found via risefestival.co.uk