Dour Festival
Festival Background - Founded in 1989 by Carlo Di Antonio - Located in Dour, Belgium - Largest tourist and music event in the French-speaking portion of Belgium - Prides itself on being able to appeal to every type of music lover - Spans five days - Features seven different stages
Festival Stages - The Last Arena: festival main stage - Jupiler Boombox: features hip-hop artists - La Petite Maison Dans la Prairie: features indie rock artists - La Caverne: features rock and techno artists; identified by the festival as the stage “where music gets deconstructed� - De Red Bull Elektropedia Balzaal: features dance music - Dub Corner: caters to fans of dubplate - Le Labo: the stage is not reserved for one particular genre or style
Engagement Efforts - Environmental: takes initiatives in waste sorting and management, assembling an environmental volunteer team, and in prohibiting the use of plastic utensils and flyer distribution - Society: works to ensure the health and safety of festival goers via making accommodations for visitors who are hearing and/or physically impaired - Economic conscientiousness: seeks involvement and partnerships among the regional and local community
Festival Accommodations - Campsites: offer free showers and running water, 24/7 medical services, and an area to cook - Green camping: contains a zero tolerance policy regarding waste and exclusively uses regionally made products - The Village: offers a reception area, free garbage bags and running water, a breakfast area, and 24/7 emergency services - Hotels: select hotels offer transportation to and from Dour Festival
This Year’s Festival at a Glance - Features 200+ acts from twenty eight countries - Spans from July 12-July 16, 2017 - Offers a specialized app for the optimal planning experience - Offers free festival parking - Artists featured in the 2017 lineup draw from indie rock, electronic, hiphop, and world music backgrounds
Artists in This Year’s Lineup -
Twin Peaks
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Temples
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Circa Waves
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The Lemon Twigs
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M.I.A
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Phoenix
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Meatbodies
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Jagwar Ma
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Glass Museum
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Justice
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Vandal
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Damso
Health and Safety at Dour Festival - Prohibits the selling of alcoholic beverages to minors (16 years or younger) - Information related to overall harm reduction can be found near festival entrances - A mobile team can be found on festival grounds in case of an emergency - Prevention-booth located at the NGO-village - Hearing protection resources offered at the Win for Life Booth
Works Cited "Jeu : Dour Festival." Radio phénix. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 June 2017. Dour Festival 2017 | 12 13 14 15 16 July. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 June 2017. Stages | Dour Festival 2017 | 12 13 14 15 16 July. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 June 2017. "Dour Festival." Escapism Magazine. N.p., 21 June 2017. Web. 21 June 2017. "Dour Festival 2015 in Dour, Belgium – 15-19 juillet 2015 – Festicket." Festicket. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 June 2017.
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