In 2014 Summer Darkness will not have a summer edition. This year Summer Darkness says its farewell to Tivoli Oudegracht as location with the winter edition, which is set for February 21st with: Hocico, Aesthetic Perfection, Faderhead, Terrolokaust, Winterkaelte and special guest Johan van Roy of Suicide Commando.
After 11 successful editions of the largest Dutch dark underground lifestyle festival it is time for a moment of reflection. The festival has always had an eye for innovation, but innovation obviously doesn’t just happen, the festival will now take an extra year to find new interpretations for innovation.
There are several conditions that make this a good time for a sabbatical. In the summer of 2014, the Dom Square, the heart of the festival with the market, stage and terrace, is unavailable due to excavations. The German Amphi Festival has decided to move to the last weekend of July, which for years has been the fixed festival weekend of Summer Darkness. The organization of the festival will have a new home at TivoliVredenburg, this all given, it is a good moment to think about the future.
The various Summer Darkness presents concerts, like May 18th Näo, Puin + Hoop & Distel and June 14th The Cruxshadows, and the dark undergound club night Cyberia will continue.
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