Hospitality on the Beach: UBB Festival Preview

May 29, 2024
Kate Webster

Summer is never-ending here in San Diego and it’s no secret that our recent Daydream events have been heating up our beloved Drum and Bass community this year! That being said – there is nothing like a proper vacation (or “holiday” as they say across the pond)! For the first time ever, the United By Bass squad is excited to be heading to the coast of Croatia this July for Hospitality On The Beach. We are so excited to spend seven days under the sun, soaking up the sounds of some of the world’s top drum and bass producers against the scenic background of the Adriatic coast. European DnB festivals are truly a whole different style, and we are excited to represent stateside and California junglists on this adventure!

Some background for the newer heads: Hospital Records was founded in 1996 in South London by the legendary London Elektricity. You’ll understand if you were lucky enough to witness his amazing performance at SD Union Daydream in March. (Plus, who could forget that epic b2b2b that closed out the night?) London Elektricity has paved the way for the drum and bass genre in many ways, but the foundation of Hospital Records might be one of his most influential moves. The independent label has signed some of the most influential drum and bass acts in the world including Camo & Krooked, Danny Byrd, S.P.Y, High Contrast, and more. Aside from releasing top-tier tracks, Hospital Records has managed to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of electronic music distribution. In 2023 the label announced their partnership with Believe UK to increase digital distribution of its extensive catalog to a global network of DSPs. Hospital Record’s artist roster spans multiple nationalities and supports the very best in a range of sub-genres of Drum and Bass music.

“Hospitality” was coined as the label’s event brand, which over the past years has grown from London club events to multi-day festivals overseas and takeovers of some of the most iconic venues in the world. Though Hospitality in the Woods in the UK (previously Hospitality in the Park) boasts over 12,000 ravers in attendance – our eyes have been set on the picturesque vision of Hospitality on the Beach for a more intimate, laid-back festival experience!

This July, Hospitality on the Beach returns to its previous home at The Garden in Tisno, Croatia for seven days of non-stop drum and bass! We couldn’t be more excited to dance on the sun-kissed beaches, cruise aboard their daily boat parties on the coast of the Adriatic sea, and experience some mind-blowing performances across the multiple festival stages. This year’s lineup features heavyweights like Sub Focus, Kings of the Rollers, Fred V & Grafix, A.M.C, Dillinja, DJ Hype, Skeptical, Mefjus, and so many more. Stage takeovers include labels like 1985 Music, Shogun Audio, Spearhead, Critical, and California’s very own Respect Los Angeles.

United By Bass is so excited to make the pilgrimage to one of the most iconic drum and bass events of the Summer, and we hope you’ll join us every step of the way! You can still grab a last-minute ticket from hospitalityonthebeach.com to join in on the fun, but if you’d rather watch from afar– stay tuned to our UBB socials for an inside look at the festival, exclusive interviews, and video content. With just over one month to go, the countdown is ON! See you on the beach!