Faithless announced to play the 20th anniversary of Radio 1 in Ibiza
The band also celebrate their own 20th anniversary in 2015, with new remix album ‘Faithless 2.0’ forecast for 2nd October
Legendary dance act Faithless have been confirmed as one of the headline acts for BBC Radio 1’s 20th anniversary weekend in Ibiza taking place from July 31st – August 2nd.
The band – who also celebrate a 20th anniversary of their own in 2015 – have recently announced retrospective remix album ‘Faithless 2.0’ ahead of it’s release on 2nd October, as well as a short run of UK tour dates (more below).
Given their rich and vastly influential career, Faithless’ appearance is not only a nod to their legacy, but also to their continued relevance within the global dance music framework – and is sure to be one of the highlights of the weekend.
For more information on Radio 1 Ibiza 20, please visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/epbmbp
About ‘Faithless 2.0’
2015 marks the 20-year milestone in Faithless’ illustrious career and to celebrate the band have curated a special remix album, ‘Faithless 2.0.’
Calling on the great and the good of electronic music (those they’ve both inspired and been inspired by along the way) to remix their catalogue; Avicii, Tiesto, Flux Pavilion, Above and Beyond, Booka Shade, Claptone, High Contrast, Eric Prydz, Purple Disco Machine and Armin Van Buuren – with more to come!
Stand out tracks include Avicii’s take on the legendary ‘Insomnia’, Tiesto’s storming rework of ‘God is a DJ’ and some new music from Faithless themselves, all of which are set to convert the young and excite the faithful throughout the summer and beyond.
Alongside some of the biggest names in contemporary dance culture, the band have ensured the album also serves as a platform to showcase new and emerging talent including the likes of Disciples, Until The Ribbon Breaks and Autograf.
An artistic retrospective and testament to one of the most influential bands of a generation and as revered today as when their journey began two decades ago, ‘Faithless 2.0’ will be released in October 2015.
