Morocco’s Atlas Electronic Reveal Final Line Up With Over 60 Artists Including James Holden, Kamaal Williams & ISSAM

Gearing for its fourth edition this year after announcing their brand new theme of ‘Moving Forward’ which encompasses a visa reimbursement program and a collaboration with Boiler Room TV, Atlas Electronic are back with their third lineup release and it’s radically more diverse than we expected.

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Heading the lineup will be James Holden & Maalem Houssam Guinea, Black Focus Records boss Kamaal Williams who's also be hosting his own stage, Atlas regular and resident DJ Esa, Moroccan rap royalty ISSAM and other young guns like Dollypran and KAMYN. In addition to introducing trap this year, the festival will also showcase its Moroccan roots with traditional performances from Maalem Hassan El Gadiri and Houariyat.

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On the DJ side you’ve got a host of Moroccan and international talents led by the Moroccan Casa Voyager of Driss Bennis, Kosh and their frequent associate Polyswitch. France's Louise Chen, Paris-based Algerian DJ Hadj Sameer, Crystallmess, Yasmean and Kreggo are also on the lineup.

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In accordance with their quest to make the festival more inclusive both for the attendees and on the lineup, a host of African and Middle Eastern have also been handpicked to take part. These artist include but are not limited to Egypt’s Abdullah Miniawy, Jazar Crew, Luka Productions, Penny Penny, Otim Alpha & Leo Palayeng and more.

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Known for being a multidisciplinary festival that lends equal dedication to curating interesting talks, art installations and workshops. Partaking in these activities will be the African Music Archive, Moroccan artist Hosein Jadad, photographer Ismail Zaidy, UK DJs Sicaria Sound, and Polyswitch. 

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Last but not least we’re glad to announce that we’re teaming up with Atlas Electronic to giveaway 2 Full Experience Packages for two people that include festival tickets, Moroccan visa reimbursement, festival pick up and drop off, four nights accommodation in an onsite camp made up of nomad tents with the necessary comforts, opening concert tickets, daily yoga sessions, daily breakfast and one hammam treatment per person.

Here’s what you have to do:

1: FOLLOW @AtlasElectronic & @SceneNoise on Instagram.

2: SHARE our instagram competition post to your story and tag @AtlasElectronic

3: TAG someone you’d love to share this experience with in the comments below.

4: Make sure your instagram account is public.

Winners will be selected and informed on Monday, June 24th.

Follow Atlas Electronic on Facebook, Instagram and head to their website for the full program.