Travel/Guide
Short haul:
Dublin, Ireland
Ok, as the November chills come down on
Dublin it’s unlikely its beaches will see many people flocking for a dip in the
Irish Sea. While world famous for Guinness, and its copious amount of drinking
establishments
, the main attraction in Dublin this November will be theMetropolis Festival The festival may only be on its
second edition but with a mix of key industry speakers like Fabric's Shaun
Roberts, and a line-up that includes DJ Shadow and Jack Garratt, the festival
doesn't lack star attractions. Metropolis mixes music, art and
conversation under one roof. This year will also see the world’s largest disco
ball (over three stories tall) dazzling the international audience.
Long haul: Miami,
USA
Miami still enjoys balmy temperatures in
November, making it the ideal destination for beach bums looking for the last
of the year’s sun. You’re in luck if you’re an indie music fan, too, as the
city is also hosting a brand new festival from November 18-19: House
of Creatives. Taking place at North Beach Bandshell, this event
is run by a music label/promoter and includes headliners such as The Flaming
Lips, Breakbot, The Drums and Crystal Castles, as well as artisan food vendors
and art installations. Quality music in an urban beach setting plus great
weather – that’s an unmissable combination.
Short haul:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland Airwaves, the island's longest-running music
festival, has been drawing international visitors to Reykjavik for more than a
decade now. For five days music lovers will conjugate on the world's
northernmost capital city to listen to the brightest emerging talents in
music. This year's festival features an impressive list of some 200
international artists, ten of whom will be selected to work with street artists
to paint walls across Reykjavik. The collaborative project, between Iceland
airwaves and URBAN NATION, sees musicians providing a song, lyric, or poem for
the street artists to take inspiration from. The results are something rather
special to behold.
Long haul: Delhi,
India
Travel to India in search of spiritual
enlightenment via yoga or meditation, or take the shortcut and find Nirvāṇa on the dancefloor instead. An electronic dance
music festival that started in the USA in the 1990s, The Electric Daisy Carnival has spread to locations around the world
and debuts in India for the first time from November 22-23 . Set in Delhi, the festival’s
headliners include Afrojack and Steve Aoki, along with local stars, and tickets
won’t break the bank either, at the equivalent of £55 for a two day pass.
Expect three stages with superb audio and visual effects, plus a neon-kit
carnival feel, with costumed characters and crazy art installations.
Short haul:
Utrecht, Netherlands
Normally Utrecht is a quiet, picturesque
town that tourists might choose to skip in favour of bustling Amsterdam, but
for four nights in November the town is flooded with music lovers for Le
Guess Who? -
Netherland’s biggest alternative music festival. The festival boasts an
extensive and experimental bill of upcoming talent and one-of-a-kind musical
acts from across Europe and beyond. Le Guess Who? utilises venues across the city, from churches to temporary pop-up venues,
offering a unique perspective on Utrecht as you wander your way between
performances. While walking to the various venues, travellers will see the
city's extensive series of canals and the only inner city canals in the world
to have wharfs. Coinciding with the festival will be the Mega Record & CD
Fair - the world’s largest collection of record sellers - so wake early to hunt
out a bargain or rarity. It'll be worth the effort.
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