Every June in the heart of Athens the annual Sych Festival attracts 15,000 revelers from all over Europe. The festival is back for its 7th edition, taking place in Technopolis industrial factory, featuring another whopping line up.
The 2-day event has put Athens on the map musically, showcasing experimental to accomplished leftfield talent and well-known bands. Music, art and new technology co-exist offering possibilities to experience some of the most interesting aspects of global culture.
Music is Synch’s main priority and despite a focus on the contemporary electronic scene, there are no borders limiting any type of musical expression. Many live acts make their Greek debut at Synch, playing alongside a strong local line up. Recent highlights included !!!, Fisherspooner, Yo La Tengo, Tortoise, Jazzanova, Friendly Fires, Florence & The Machine.
SYNCH 2010 LINE UP:
LAURENT GARNIER LIVE BAND (LIVE) – FR
HOT CHIP (LIVE) -UK
PEACHES (LIVE) – CA
JIMI TENOR & TONY ALLEN (LIVE) – FI/NG
GET WELL SOON (LIVE) – D
DJ KRUSH (DJ SET) – JP
FUCK BUTTONS (LIVE) – UK
BEAK> (LIVE) – UK
ALVA NOTO / BLIXA BARGELD (LIVE) – D
MATT ELLIOTT (LIVE) – UK
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS (LIVE) – US
BUSY P (DJ SET) – FR
JIMMY EDGAR (LIVE) – US
TRUS’ ME (DJ SET) – UK
MOONBOOTS (DJ SET) -US
BALEARIC MIKE (DJ SET) – UK
ANALOG AFRICA SHOWCASE (DJ SET) – D
KEITH SLATER (BOILING POINT) – (DJ SET) – UK
LOLEK (LIVE) GR
MY WET CALVIN (LIVE) – GR
MODREC (LIVE) – GR
LUMIERE BROTHER (LIVE) GR
CAYETANO SOUNDSYSTEM feat. DJ BOOKER (LIVE) – GR
SPYWEIRDOS WITH SCHEMA ENSEMBLE (LIVE) – GR
THE BOY & FELIZOL (LIVE) – GR
NO PROFILE (LIVE) – GR
PI CI (DJ SET) – GR
MATTEUS (LIVE) – GR
ILAN MANOUACH (LIVE) – GR
TERANGA BEAT (DJ DET) – GR
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SYNCH FESTIVAL
ATHENS, GREECE / JUNE 4-5, 2010
Address: Technopolis, 100, Piraeus Str., 11854 Athens
Tel: 210-3461589/210-3467322 Fax: 210-3413228. The venue has disabled access, 20 WCs, nearby parking.
Tickets: Advanced tickets on sale between April 30th – June 4 / 2 day ticket full festival pass: 65€ / 1 day ticket: 38€
http://www.synch.gr | http://www.myspace.com/synchfestival
