British John Hopkins joins Madrid MULAFEST

USPA NEWS - British producer Jon Hopkins, one of the reference names of the electronic scene, will be on MULAFEST musical program, which will take place at Feria de Madrid (Ifema) on 26 and 27 June. MULAFEST NIGHT is the musical programming of the Festival of Urban Trends Madrid.

MULAFEST NIGHT adds a new artist to his poster. British Jon Hopkins, one of the reference names in the international electronic scene today, act in MULAFEST NIGHT, to be held in the facilities of Feria de Madrid on Friday 26 and Saturday June 27, from 9 pm and until 6 am Saturday. Jon Hopkins is one of the most versatile and interesting musicians of today. Able to work with Brian Eno, Coldplay and King Creosote, British has signed soundtracks for films like 'Monsters' or 'The Lovely Bones' and albums like 'Insides' or 'Immunity' bands, with which he approached sounds more danceable and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

He has recently released the EP 'Asleep Versions', with alternative versions of some songs, and has remixed artists such as Moderat, Purity Ring or David Lynch. Hopkins will join previously announced artists in the festival poster, as Hudson Mohawke Scottish musician; the 2manydjs legendary Dj set; the duo Rhye; bass music of Mount Kimbie; the young producer Evian Christ Dj set, or the British band Is Tropical.

This edition will also feature the Austrian duo Klangkarussell Dj set; the Optimo Scots; the revelation of the national trap Pxxr Gvng; Barcelona John Talabot, and Sophie, one of the revelations of recent electronic music scene. Fono, one of the most promising new producers of the moment will also be present; Canadian Blue Hawaii, and collective Undermad Madrid.

Throughout the programming MULAFEST NIGHT, attendees can also enjoy the cuisine of the area Street Food, a wide range of foods from around the world, where you find everything from the tastiest hot dogs to the latest developments in tacos Mexicans. Return to the mythical festival food trucks, which bring the spirit of classic American food 'finger food'. An extensive outdoor market to enjoy from morning until dawn the next day, with rest areas and chill out where we get our strength.

MULAFEST is the Festival of Urban Culture Trends and Madrid, organized by Ifema and Mule, which this year celebrates its fourth edition from 25 to 28 June. It's a great umbrella of urban culture, where creativity and alternative talent is encouraged. In the same space -the Feria de Madrid- meet all tattoo lovers, motor, underground art, music, circus, breakdance and skateboard, among others, and it also will accommodate a wide area Food Street, where it can taste the latest international culinary trends of street food.

In its third edition in 2014, the festival drew more than 35,000 people. It is the height of the MULE Community, a network of information, people and events around urban trends merging through social networks, their websites (www.mulared.org / www.mulafest.com) and activities 'warming' the festival celebrated throughout the year. For four days, followers of the MULE Community will enjoy a full program.