If you had to think of a way to make a big party even better than it already is, what do you think you’d do? Probably make the party longer, right? Well, our beloved Brockwell festival Wide Awake, had the exact same thought. Presented in association with Desert Daze Festival they have just announced a pre – party, hosted on the 26th May, to warm up for the main Wide Awake affair on the 27th.

The simplicity of the party is what makes it a key event. Hosted in one night and two venues they will be showcasing leading bands from the modest indie/alternative, Post-Punk music scene today. Amongst this line-up we find bands such as the Australian guitar twisters Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, the English experimental rock band Beak, the French, alternative garage-rock trio Slift, Tel Aviv songwriter and musician BEATFOOT, the alternative mash band who dedicate to building their own guitars, Acid Dad, as well as many more.

This celebration of counterculture and independent music will be hosted at Earth Hall and Earth Theatre based in the renowned East London neighbourhood Hackney. For only 25 euros a ticket you can get a full blown musical experience in preparation for the big day, not to mention the pre-party’s after party hosting a selection of, currently, secret DJ’s still to be announced. The after party will be hosted in Shackwell Arms from 11pm to 3am.

For those who are unfamiliar with the Wide Awake experience, it is an annual festival hosted in Brockwell Park, London. Known to be a rigorous, yet wholesome, day of enthralling post-punk, captivating indie music and some cosmic electronic unwinders. They like to give the best up and coming bands an opportunity to be heard, as well as hosting key bands of the industry. Fans return each year to get a dose of the newly discovered music they are guaranteed from the festival. This year hosts bands such as Viagra Boys, Black Country New Road, Shy Girl, Caroline Polachek and many more.

Their collaborators, Desert Daze, are also an annual festival based on Moreno Beach at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area in California. An event ranging from country-western acts to roots, blues and world music. They host their event, however, in the autumn, this year from the 12th October to the 15th October they will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

The collaborative event is not one to miss. Especially hosted by two passionate corporates of the industry with a great reputation. Tickets went live today (15th March) at 10am.

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