Optimus Alive 2013 - Depeche Mode, Kings of Leon and Two Door Cinema Club Announced

FIRST HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED 

DEPECHE MODE

KINGS OF LEON 

PLUS TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB CONFIRMED

Returning to Lisbon, Portugal for a seventh year, Optimus Alive is delighted to announce its first headliners for 2013, Depeche Mode and Kings of Leon

Following a sell-out 2012 which featured the likes of Radiohead, The Cure and The Stone Roses, Optimus Alive is set to feature another heavyweight international line up in 2013 if the first acts are anything to go by. 

Taking place this year between 12th – 14th July, Saturday will be headlined by none other than Depeche Mode. Having announced their world tour a couple of weeks back, the quintessential new wave electro-pop trio are set to return with a highly anticipated incendiary new live show in support of their new record out next Spring. 

Sunday’s headliners need little by way of introduction. As Godfathers and pioneers of the Southern Rock, Kings of Leon are one of the pivotal bands responsible for reintroducing the sound to the forefront of rock culture, and are inspiration to bands today such as Alabama Shakes and Tame Impala. With confirmation from bassist Jared Followill that new material will be out next year, the band are the perfect choice for closing the festival, having graduated to arena filling status since their humble beginnings way back in 2003. 

Joining them will be energetic indie pop rockers Two Door Cinema Club, who have enjoyed success this year with Beacon, the sophisticated follow up to their 2010 debut Tourist History. Renowned for their high octane live shows, Northern Island’s finest are sure to deliver an electrifying set at this year’s festival.

To those that are new to the festival, Optimus Alive first launched in 2007 and traditionally features varied line-ups that give equal attention to stadium filling international headline live acts and DJs, alternative independent acts and home-grown Portuguese talent. With this year’s line-up set to total 90 acts, the five-stage, 55,000 capacity festival is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the international circuit; a statement that is enforced by NME who have cited it as one of the “best festivals outside the UK”. Previous artists to have played include Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, Coldplay and Blondie alongside legendary electronic acts and DJs such as The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy,Deadmau5 and Simian Mobile Disco to name but a few.   

In addition to the strong musical offering, Optimus Alive’s prime location is a seminal asset to the overall festival experience. Taking place in the town of Oeiras, the festival site is situated a mere 5 miles from the bustling Portuguese capital Lisbon, a 5 minute drive or 15 minutes away by public transport. The setting is also ideal for those after a sun, sea and sand, with Ericeira one of Portugal’s most famous surfing points only 15km away from the festival site. With the music taking place from late afternoon through to the early hours on each of the 3 days, Optimus Alive is very much a ‘beach by day, music by night’ destination festival. 

The camping site is 4* quality and boasts hot showers, a swimming pool www.lisboacamping.com and a free shuttle service back and forth to the festival. 

With a 3-day pass costing under £105, guaranteed sunny weather and more direct flights between the UK and Lisbon than ever before, Optimus Alive looks set to become a main fixture on many UK festival goers’ calendars.  


FESTIVAL OPTIMUS ALIVE
11 Passeio Maritimo de Algés
1495 Algés Portugal 

Links:
http://www.optimusalive.com/en
https://twitter.com/optimusalive
http://www.myspace.com/optimusalive
http://www.facebook.com/optimusalive 

Tickets:
1 Day Pass – £45.00
3 Day Pass – £89.30
3 Day Pass + Camping – £105.00

www.seetickets.com www.tickeline.pt 

Contact: Kitty Lester – kitty@anoraklondon.com / 020 7650 7840

November 5, 2012 10:36am ET by Anorak London   Comments (0)

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