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Paul Van Dyk to headline at Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival

Germany's Paul Van Dyk is to lead more than 50 acts and DJs at the Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival, an outdoor international electronic music event to be held at the D'Aria Wine Estate, Durbanville Hills, Cape Town on 4 and 5 February, 2012.
Paul Van Dyk to headline at Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival

Gatecrasher is an international clubbing brand made famous for its dance music events in the UK. Revellers can expect a weekend of extravagant, exciting and exhilarating entertainment.

In the world of electronic dance music, names don't come any bigger than Germany's Paul Van Dyk. The maestro behind classic anthems like For an Angel, Words, Another Way, Beautiful Place and Forbidden Fruit is set to rock the festival along with over 50 supporting national DJs and live acts. Dean Fuel, Headroom, Haezer, Niskerone, Broken Toy, Jason47, Digital Divas, Grimehouse and Marvin and many others will be keeping the party going all weekend.

An alternate dance reality space

The Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival is devoted to celebration, while also creating an alternate dance reality space for party-goers. The weekend will consist of jet-skis, paragliding, paintball, safe-and-secure camping, live saxophonist, percussionists and many other forms of entertainment. Key features include a meet and greet with Paul Van Dyk, three arenas including the massive Gatecrasher main arena, multiple VIP zones and a VIP Village. Cocktail and martini bars, swimming, quad biking, food market, massive turbo sound, lighting shows, aerialists, world-class sound and lighting production, chic décor and many other highlights add to the weekend's celebrations.

Safety, clean showers and toilets

"Safety is paramount and Soundscape have made precaution for safe and secure parking for 5000 cars. Security, medical, fire and environmental personnel are on site as well as clean showers and toilets. The event is held in natural settings where everyone is bound by a common love of music, and can express their inner selves freely", said Mark Abrahams, director of Soundscape.

Pre-booked weekend passes cost R280 for general entry and R350 for VIP, with ticket sales available at Computicket. Weekend passes at the door cost R300 for general entry and R400 for VIP. VIP ticket holders will have access to multiple VIP covered areas, including VIP staging for premium views of the Gatecrasher main stage. There is also an exclusive separate VIP entrance into the Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival. The VIP Village comprises Bedouin tents, luxurious seating, stylish bars, amazing sound and state-of-the-art lighting. The VIP weekend pass plus food services are all included in the ticket price to the Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival.

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