On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August 2018, Extra Normal Records presents the third edition of Contra Pop Festival, a two-day event encompassing live performances from some of the foremost artists working at the intersection between experimental music and pop. This diverse congregation of musicians epitomises a vibrant international scene far from the clutches of the corporate opportunists who threaten to homogenise popular culture. Contra Pop 2018 will boast a purpose-built stage and sound system located on the sandy beach of the historic town of Ramsgate in Kent.

With entry free of charge, local beers available on the premises and a variety of cafés and restaurants only a stone’s throw away, Contra Pop 2018 is a rare opportunity to absorb the cutting edge of the musical underground in a quintessential seaside setting.

Saturday: Coldnose, Flower-Corsano Duo, Dave Kane/Alex Neilson/Chris Sharkey/Alex Ward, Massicot, DJ Nigga Fox (DJ), Otherworld, Sacred Paws, Adrian Sherwood (DJ).

Sunday: DJ Airplane and Spaceship, Yuri Landman, Laraaji, LYZZA (DJ), Margenrot, Molly Nilsson, The Storm Bugs, Teeth of the Sea.

Like in previous years, we are accepting your generous donations to help with the running of the festival. We are covering Eventbrite's and Paypal's processing fees for this, so whatever amount you kindly pledge will also be your grand total (i.e. no added charges). Thanks so much to everyone who contributed in 2015 and 2016.

Look forward to seeing you on the beach.

More information at: www.extranormal.org.uk/contrapop2018/contrapop2018.html



NEWS FLASH!
The Official Contra Pop Festival 2016 Compilation CD will be released on Saturday 4th August 2018 and available exclusively on Ramsgate beach over the festival weekend.

The compilation will include several tracks recorded live at the festival in 2016, combined with a selection of previously (un)released tracks by festival artists, including Athelstan Sound Ensemble, Atom TM, Maya Dunietz, Ghetto Priest & Adrian Sherwood, Agathe Max, Manu Louis, Asmus Tietchens and Xylitol. We would like to thank the artists for embracing the project.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I bring my children to Contra Pop?
A: Children are very welcome and there's no need to reserve them a ticket – the event will have something of a 'PG' rating. We would recommend that children (especially toddlers) remain with a parent or guardian outside the event marquee as the sound frequencies produced by the PA system may be damaging to young ears. We anticipate that the marquee will become more adult-friendly than child-friendly as night falls, but, again, this is open for interpretation by parents.

Q: Can I bring my dog to Contra Pop?
A: Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on Ramsgate Main Sands at this time of year.
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