United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's club scene is a wild tempestuous thing, which resists all attempts to tame it.
"British" may be an outmoded term, with many residents of these Isles preferring to describe themselves according to their national grouping. But a common bond links the English, Welsh, Scots and the Irish - soul. Whether drinking, singing, fighting or having it till dawn, there's an intensity to the recreation of the Brits.
And the party is increasingly a cosmopolitan affair. The Empire is no more - the invasions of yesteryear have been reversed. London is now a target for hedonistic youth not only from Europe but the world over. Other centres in the UK attract their share of visitors and permanent party migrants.
Like any healthy music scene, there is an obsession with new sounds and technology. House, trance, drum'n'bass, breaks, indie, pop, techno, electro, hip hop, r'n'b, garage and countless other genres and sub-genres have arrived, survived and mutated.
Whatever your tipple, it's easy to find a room of like-minded souls. As always, follow your ears. The internet's pretty useful too.
Hed Kandi present Miguel Migs (Salted) Those Things Deluxe Album Launch & The Beach House Party
At Pacha London in United Kingdom on Sat 26th July
Creamfields
At Daresbury Estate in United Kingdom on Sat 23rd August
South West Four
At Clapham Common in United Kingdom on Sat 23rd August
Miguel Migs, Phil Faversham, Luke Neville, Jim Breese, Lady Victoria on Sax,
Fergus on Percussion
Saturday August 23
Main stage
Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, Gossip, Simian Mobile Disco, The Presets
Cream
Paul Van Dyk, Sasha, Eric Prydz, Pete Tong, Hernán Cattáneo, James Zabiela, Danny Howells, Gareth Wyn
Subliminal Sessions
Erick Morillo, Dubfire, Tom Novy, Yousef, Laidback Luke, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Anton Powers, Felix Da Housecat
Chibuku & Annie Mac Present
Ian Brown, 2manydjs, Erol Alkan, Annie Mac, Luciano, Adam Beyer, Claude Von Stroke, the Whip
Ape
Roots Manuva & DJ MK, Andy C, Dj Marky, Dj Hype, High Contrast, Skream & Benga presents Magnetic Man, Subfocus, Noisia, Rich Reason, MC GQ, MC IC3, Tonn Piper
Tidy
Judge Jules, Tidy Boys, Rob Tissera (live), Lisa Pin-Up, Matt Hardwick, BK, Amber D, Alex Kidd, Kutski, Ben Stevens, Paul Moddox, Tidy DJs, JP & Jukesy, Rodi Style, Kym Ayres
Cream Hospitality
Wally Lopez, Mason, Tocadisco, Henrik B, John Kelly, Andy Mac, Alan Hartley
Annie Mac presents
Hervé, Midnight Juggernauts, Plastic Little, the Black Ghost Djs, Boy 8 Bit, Drope the Lime, PNAU, the Clik Clik, Little Boots, Frankmusik, Rachel Barton
Sunday August 24
Main Stage
Kasabian, Soulwax, Chic feat. Nile Rodgers, Hercules & Love Affair, Kissy Sell Out (live), Yacht
Cream & Goodgreef
Tiësto, Paul Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten, Eddie Halliwell, Sander Van Doorn, Adam Sheridan
Radio 1
Underworld, Gorillaz Soundsystem, John Digweed, Sander Kleinenberg, Deadmau5, Nick Warren
Swedish House Mafia
Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastien Ingrosso, Dirty South, Dave Spoon, David Guetta
BuggedOut!
Dave Clarke, Green Velvet, Switch, Justin Robertson, Jo Jo De Freq, James Holroyd, Brendan Long
Skins
Late of the Pier, Cut Copy, David E Sugar, Freelance Hellraiser, Burns, Cassette Jam
Hacienda Hospitality
Peter Hook, Mike Pickering, Graeme Park, Dave Haslam, Jon Da Silva, Chris Crooks
Go Dutch!
Groovenatics, Baggi Begovic, Funkerman, Oliver Twitz, Bart B More, Benny Rodrigues, Nuno dos Santos, Warren Fellow, Darko Esser
**4th Stage + more acts to be announced **
SW4 KISS MAIN STAGE: CARL COX & FRIENDS
CARL COX
ERICK MORILLO
JOHN DIGWEED
FEDDE LE GRAND
LAYO & BUSKWACKA
PAOLO MOJO
VERY SPECIAL GUEST... DANNY TENAGLIA
THE GALLERY / HEATUK / TIMEOUT ARENA:
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
SANDER VAN DOORN
MARKUS SCHULZ
SISTER BLISS
ANDY MOOR
GAVYN MYTCHEL
FIRE ARENA:
SVEN VATH
FRANCOIS K
TIEFSCHWARZ
GREEN VELVET
JON RUNDELL
ANIL CHAWLA
PUSH ARENA:
NIC FANCIULLI
CLAUDE VON STROKE
SOS (DEMI / DESYN MASIELLO / OMID 16B)
ROASTGROOVE (LIVE)
AARON BASKERVILLE