Germany's Melt Festival announces Die Antwoord, Bonobo, Phoenix, and more
13 December 2016, 13:30
| Written by
Laurence Day
Germany's Melt Festival has announced the first artists for its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Die Antwoord, Glass Animals, Bonobo, MØ, Phoenix, The Kills, Kate Tempest, Jon Hopkins (DJ), Gus Gus, Honne, Nao, and more are set to play the famed fest, with many more confirmed across the stunning City Of Iron.
Melt is hosting a launch party at London's new Printworks space on 18 March - Kiasmos, Recondite, Chris Liebing, and more are on the bill. Find out more.
Melt Festival 2017 takes place 14-16 July at Ferropolis in Gräfenhainichen. Tickets are on sale now.
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