Groove Island 2019!

The sun-kissed, blissful paradise of Groove Island promises to be the most exciting new music and vacation experience in the world. Now, a world-class lineup of headliners and unique hosted stages are revealed and guaranteed to take the escapist gateway to the next level. This highly anticipated event comes from veteran music destination creators Whet Travel, who have envisioned and prepared an immersive festival in the idyllic surrounds of Catalina Island. The cinematic encounter takes place from September 27-30 with renowned artists Andrew Rayel, Chus & Ceballos, Mark Knight, Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, Shiba San, and many more who will add to a cultured and colorful house, techno, and trance soundtrack. Getting to Groove Island is easy and fun by sea or by air. Ferries run from four mainland ports in Southern California: San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach, or Dana Point and take about an hour, while a helicopter ride is just 15 minutes and available from Long Beach, San Pedro, Burbank Airport, and John Wayne Airport. Once on the island, the town of Avalon is easy to navigate by foot as it's just one square mile so getting anywhere is easy. Shuttle buses can take you to your destination, or you can rent bicycles or one of the island’s iconic golf carts (some vacation rentals include a golf cart.) The very special packages for Groove Island include a round trip ferry, three-night accommodations, and three-day immersive festival ticket. You have a range of fantastic options to suit all budgets with various hotels offering premium luxury from $617 per person and economy offerings starting at just $497 per person. Vacation rentals are also an option for groups, with prices starting at $928 per person for two people up to $667 per person for up to 12 people. Spinnin’ Records sub-label Heldeep was founded by Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens and is known for serving up some of dance music’s biggest tunes. Deep Space is a one-of-a-kind LA production powerhouse that mixes the best house music with the finest venues for events unlike any other. Deep House Brunch is a celebrated monthly event in Downtown LA with a reputation for deep, soulful, and jackin' house. Since 2015, Wicked Paradise has catapulted itself as the premier pool/boat party brand in Los Angeles thanks to intimate daytime settings and forward-thinking underground lineups, as well as its monthly residency at Delano Beach Club in Miami Beach and multiple boat parties in New York City and Chicago. While Anthony Attalla's Incorrect Music is a bastion of the scene, and DJ MAG is the world-famous dance music bible and arbiter of dance culture cool. Last but not least, Mark Knight’s iconic house music label, Toolroom, has very much set the big room agenda for more than a decade. The world-class headliners making Groove Island so unique are Moldovan superstar and Armada Records man Andrew Rayel who plays and hosts stages at the best festivals, including Electric Daisy Carnival. Spanish duo Chus & Ceballos are tech titans at the sharp end of the scene and have their own highly regarded Stereo Productions label, while Mark Knight needs little introduction having been a key player in the UK and global scene for decades. Add in Rotterdam tastemaker Oliver Heldens who is known for spreading his slick vibes and funky rhythms, Dutch deep house hero Sam Feldt, and Frenchman Shiba San who brings a hip-hop slant to his beats and you have a stunning lineup. For these magical few days, Groove Island has partnered with some of the most exciting record labels and event creators in the game such as DJ MAG, Toolroom, Heldeep, Deep Space, Deep House Brunch, Wicked Paradise, and Anthony Atalla's label Incorrect Music. These industry leaders will bring a unique mix of sounds and styles to a range of carefully curated stages. Furthermore, Groove Island allows fans to get up close and personal with their favorite artists via a number of memorable artist activations and activities. Spinnin’ Records sub-label Heldeep was founded by Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens and is known for serving up some of dance music’s biggest tunes. Deep Space is a one-of-a-kind LA production powerhouse that mixes the best house music with the finest venues for events unlike any other. Deep House Brunch is a celebrated monthly event in Downtown LA with a reputation for deep, soulful, and jackin' house. Since 2015, Wicked Paradise has catapulted itself as the premier pool/boat party brand in Los Angeles thanks to intimate daytime settings and forward-thinking underground lineups, as well as its monthly residency at Delano Beach Club in Miami Beach and multiple boat parties in New York City and Chicago. While Anthony Attalla's Incorrect Music is a bastion of the scene, and DJ MAG is the world-famous dance music bible and arbiter of dance culture cool. Last but not least, Mark Knight’s iconic house music label, Toolroom, has very much set the big room agenda for more than a decade. The venues for all this action include the sun-drenched Descanso Beach Club, with its uninterrupted ocean views, palm tree lined beaches and luxury teak Chaise Lounges all waiting to welcome you. A short stroll along the waterfront past the iconic Casino, it offers Cabanas to rent and is one of the only places in California where you can have a drink in your hand on the beach. Groove Island also takes over The Catalina Casino, which features the world’s largest circular ballroom right on the seafront at the entry to the harbor. The breathtaking art deco Casino has been a focal point and landmark on the island for over 80 years and will be the site of the Roaring ‘20s party, one of the six costume themes during Groove Island Sept 27-30. In addition to the perfect soundtrack, there is a wonderous wealth of elements to explore and enjoy on the famously beautiful island of Catalina, including the Whet Oasis: A Healing Journey curated by DJ Taz Rashid, consisting of interactive workshops such as meditation, yoga, poetry, a 3D sound experience, and much more to expand your mind and soothe your soul. Additionally, the non-profit Whet Foundation and group of volunteers will partake in community improvement projects as a way to give back to the locals of Catalina to thank them for inviting the Whet Travel team and their guests back to Catalina for a fourth time. For those who like to get their heart pumping and pulse racing, there is no end to the action-packed fun with hiking, zip lining, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, jet skiing, ropes courses, a freaky ghost tour, challenging escape room, and superb culinary class. Groove Islanders can also partake in a unique silent disco, enjoy side-splitting stand-up comedy, plus a golf tournament to keep festival-goers entertained from dusk till dawn. Catalina Island also offers endless opportunities to choose your own adventure as you explore the natural beauty of the island, including the breathtaking peak and stunning views of Mt. Orizaba. The natural beauty of Catalina is celebrated for its unique mix of flora and fauna with over 20 endemic species found no where else in the world, picture-perfect palm trees, beautiful harbors, and art deco architecture, all of which make for the experience of a lifetime. Whet Travel has produced more than 50 island destination parties, including 15 years of Groove Cruise, the world’s premier electronic music cruise, as well as Salsa Cruise, celebrating 20 years of sailing in 2018. Whet Travel was ranked as the #4 fastest growing travel company in the country by INC Magazine and has been awarded charter partner of the year by Norwegian and Carnival Cruise Lines. As such, Groove Island is guaranteed to be a truly memorable experience filled with fun, dancing, and adrenaline-fuelled activities. The full line-up for Groove Island covers the very best of cutting-edge house, techno, and trance with its mix of global superstars and the hottest new names in the game. Packages are on sale now at GrooveIsland.com. For those that have accommodations set up on the island or a boat, Event-only passes are also now available. HEADLINERS Andrew Rayel Chus & Ceballos Mark Knight Oliver Heldens Sam Feldt Shiba San WITH: Anthony Attalla Dillon Nathaniel Leftwing : Kody Mikey Lion Sage Armstrong Secondcity Wheats PLUS: Adam Auburn Astley Adam Frek Bryan Lubliner Drums of the Sun Dsk Chk Evan Mark Keith Christopher Kristina Sky Liquid Todd Lizzie Curious Rizzo Vassalo Scooter & Lavelle Scotty Boy Tommie Sunshine HOSTED STAGES: DEEP HOUSE BRUNCH DEEP SPACE DJ MAG HELDEEP INCORRECT RANDOM NIGHTS TOOLROOM WICKED PARADISE