Last yr’s inaugural Portola Music Festival in San Francisco offered a model new expertise with probably the most top-tier lineups we’d seen in a very long time. Even for a self-professed bass head like myself, the home and techno choices have been accessible sufficient that I loved each single set I witness which included Flume, The Chemical Brothers, Jamie xx, Four Tet + Floating Points, Fred once more.., Caribou, Bicep, Fatboy Slim, DJ Shadow, Kaytranada, James Blake, and extra.
The largest query in my thoughts as I headed house after the pageant final yr was: How are they going to prime this subsequent yr? Turns out, I actually had nothing to fret about. The lineup dropped yesterday and never solely did they match the magic of final yr’s lineup, in some methods, in addition they improved upon it.
Whereas Flume and The Chemical Brothers headlined the pageant final yr, Skrillex and Eric Prydz presents HOLO take the mantle for this iteration. Basement Jaxx, Chris Lake b2b Armand Van Helden, Rina Sawayama, Little Simz, Hot Chip, Underworld, FKJ, Polo and Pan, Labrinth and Major Lazer b2b Major Leagues DJz, SBTRKT, Little Dragon, Kenny Beats, 2manydjs (LIVE), Overmono, Flying Lotus, and extra additionally carry out. Plus, PORTOLA welcomes the return of Nelly Furtado, performing her first U.S. present since 2007!
Portola can be partnering with a number of neighborhood organizations for some thrilling fan experiences, gives, and giveaways.
- Tuesday, May 16 – Amoeba Records hosted an in-store giveaway of passes to PORTOLA 2023.
- Tuesday, May 16 – Church of 8 Wheels hosted a free PORTOLA X Spotify Skate Night Pop Up.
- Saturday, May 20 – The Costume Contest Grand Prize on the Oaklash Festival will embrace (2) VIP tickets to PORTOLA 2023.
- Tuesday, May 23 by means of Friday, June, 30 – Custom PORTOLA Chocolates can be accessible at Kokak Chocolates for pre-order, and one bar of chocolate from the preorder will embrace (2) VIP tickets to PORTOLA 2023.
Registry on sale begins Monday, May 22 at 10AM PT, together with 2-DAY GA, 2-DAY VIP, SINGLE DAY GA, SINGLE DAY VIP, and resort packages with cost plans accessible. Public on sale begins Wednesday, May 24 at 10AM PT.
Portola and Spotify have partnered to curate a year-round, frequently up to date Official Portola x Spotify Playlist. You can take heed to it right here.
See the total lineup under.