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SMAG Sundance - all info
The SMAG Sundance Festival is one of the most popular one-day open-air events for electronic music in Germany. The idea for this unique event was born in 2004, when the organizers were looking for a way to celebrate the vibrant club scene of the Ruhr region in the open air. From the very beginning, the aim was to create a festival that would delight music lovers and party enthusiasts alike. The SMAG Sundance Festival traditionally takes place at Seaside Beach Baldeney. Baldeneysee.Ruhr provides all the information.
The organizers
The SMAG Sundance Festival was created parallel to the SMAG magazine published by the Stegenwaller media group in Essen-Werden. The magazine was a fixture in the German music scene for many years and reported on the latest trends in electronic music and lifestyle. Today, the festival is organized by LUGANA Entertainment GmbH. The experienced organizers know what the party community needs and ensure that every festival is an unforgettable experience.
The history
Since its premiere in 2004, the SMAG Sundance Festival has continued to develop and expand. From the very beginning, the event has been held at Seaside Beach Baldeney. Here, the picturesque backdrop of sandy beach and green meadows provides the perfect atmosphere for a summer festival. Year after year, the event attracts thousands of visitors who dance and party to the beats of the hottest DJs and live acts. Due to its growing fame and popularity, tickets regularly sell out quickly.
The location
The atmosphere at the beach club directly on Baldeneysee is absolutely unique - especially when the weather plays along. The Seaside Beach Baldeney is easy to reach with the S6 from Essen main station and Düsseldorf main station. From Essen-Hügel station below Villa Hügel and Villa Hügel Park, the route leads down to Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße. There are public toilets here at the regatta grandstand. Parallel to the regatta grandstand and regatta course, it is about a ten-minute walk to the location.
Where the name comes from
The name "SMAG Sundance" is a tribute to the sun and summer, which play a central role in the festival. "Sundance" stands for dancing in the open air and symbolizes the carefree joie de vivre that the event aims to bring to life. The term "SMAG" refers to the magazine that launched the festival and is closely associated with it.
A look into the future
The SMAG Sundance Festival gets bigger every year. The organizers are constantly working to bring in new artists and attractions to offer visitors a more varied and spectacular experience. The combination of newcomers and top-class music acts, a unique location and an exuberant atmosphere makes the SMAG Sundance Festival a highlight in the event calendar of many music fans in the Ruhr region and beyond the borders of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Our conclusion
Whether you're attending for the first time or have been a loyal audience member for years, the SMAG Sundance Festival promises unforgettable moments and an exuberant party under the warm summer sun. Partying, dancing and simply unwinding - that's what makes this special Events so appealing.
