EXIT Competition Lights Up Serbia's Novi Unhappy In Dazzling 2023 Version

Returning to Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Unhappy, EXIT Festival simply wrapped up what would possibly arguably be its greatest occasion thus far.

Serbia’s largest music pageant, EXIT is likely one of the cultural cornerstones of Novi Unhappy, donated to town by founder and majority proprietor Dušan Kovačević again in 2007. The model’s twenty second pageant, which had a hanging attendance of over 200,000 followers, passed off over 4 days and nights from July 6-9 and was soundtracked by over 1,000 performers throughout greater than 40 phases.

EXIT, which offered followers with its “Universe” idea and theme this yr, was kickstarted by an otherworldly mainstage efficiency by legendary digital band The Prodigy in addition to two all-female ideas that includes EDM.com Class of 2023 star Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens and extra. Whereas The Prodigy have been fascinating EXIT’s loyal crowd with their headlining efficiency, Kraviz and Paganotto met on the pageant’s gorgeous Dance Enviornment stage for a B2B efficiency that prolonged into the early morning hours.

On the pageant’s second evening, Skrillex made his extremely anticipated return to EXIT with a set that was past explosive and featured a lot of unreleased tracks, together with an enormous collaboration with digital music trailblazer Randomer. To the delight of Serbian followers, Skrillex opened with the 1959 native hit “Zvižduk u 8“ by iconic Yugoslavian musician Đorđe Marjanović.

A haven for digital dance music, the Dance Enviornment offered a spotlight reel all through the pageant’s period, internet hosting performances from Eric Prydz, Ben Böhmer, Thoughts In opposition to, Brokers Of Time and EDM.com Class of 2021 duo Giolì & Assia. Brazilian dance music celebrity Classic Tradition additionally celebrated his thirtieth birthday onstage.

EXIT is understood for its numerous lineups, internet hosting nearly each music style throughout its 40+ phases, from drum & bass and techno to reggae and metallic. Whereas the pageant’s third day featured mesmerizing performances from SOFI TUKKKER, Alesso and Claptone on the Mainstage, fabled hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan took the stage on Sunday for a hotly anticipated efficiency accompanied by a reside band.

Following Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s efficiency, red-hot home music trio Keinemusik took the decks on the Dance Enviornment to shut the pageant, enchanting the gang with their hypnotic grooves that lasted properly into the subsequent morning.

With its 2023 version, EXIT as soon as once more proved itself to be considered one of Europe’s most numerous and thrilling music festivals. With a protracted historical past beneath its belt and a powerful want to proceed to innovate, EXIT shines as vivid as ever.

EXIT Competition is returning to Novi Unhappy from July 11-14, 2024. Followers can register here for early ticket entry.