West Coast Weekender has announced the full programme for its 2018 edition.
The line-up includes the likes of Cassy, Hyenah, Bamboozle from Soul Clap, King Britt, Doc Martin (Sublevel Live ft Lillia), Dara, Spectrasoul, Demuir, Eli Escobar, LSB, Fred Everything, DJ Mes, Hector Romero, David Harness, Nickodemus, Oscar P, Del, Julius Papp, Cris Herrera, Eric Medina, Adam Gibbons, Garva, MC Ridda, Urulu, Sunlightsquare, Mark Di Meo, MasterKev, Paluka, Masha, Red Sonya, Alien Tom, CaliParis, DJ Ala, Mikeytown, Eric Groove, Rebellion, Arielle Z, DJ Kincaid, Chrysocolla, Matthew Brian, Marshall Jones, Bumpy Nuggets, Vinh Sol, Andrew Wilkinson, WhoDaHell, Coflo, DiscoSupreme, Cole Vassallo, Drummer John and Francisco Moreno.
But that’s not all! West Coast Weekender has a very special experience in store for all the vinyl lovers out there; a curation of records from its diverse line-up of DJ’s. Expect to see rare finds and exclusive releases across many genres, a unique opportunity to browse the private collections of some serious collectors. You will also find the Artist Instore, where you will be able to meet and greet the DJs playing the San Diego music conference and festival this year.
As vinyl keeps growing in popularity and in terms of revenue, pop-up vinyl shops are becoming more and more commonplace. According to Billboard Magazine, vinyl sales went up 9% from 2016 to 2017, making up 14% of all physical album sales last year.
Artist In-store takes place at The Lafayette Hotel’s Louisiana Room. Store is open everyday Fri-Sun from 11am -5pm.
Artist In-store appearances include:
Friday May 4 / 3pm
Doc Martin
Dj Mes
Sat May 5 / 3pm
Cassy, Demuir, Eli Soulclap aka Bamboozle
Sunday May 6 / 3pm
Nickodemus
More Artists TBA soon.
This year’s edition of WCW features the following Panels & Workshops:
The NXWAV Ableton Courses Return To West Coast Weekender
Advance & Beginner Courses Available
Day / Time:
Sat May 5 / Sun May 6
10am – 12 Noon
Location: Lafayette Hotel
Panels:
Friday May 4
21st Century Perspectives : Music, Tech & Culture
Lafayette Hotel / Mississippi Room
Free For Ticket Holders
11:30 AM Limited Seating
12 Noon – 3pm
Moderated by Jim Tremayne (DJ Times)
Panelists / Artists – Demuir, DJ Mes, LSB, Urulu, Oscar P, Alien Tom, Raj Thomas (Bpm Supreme), Orlando Puerta, Wes Smith
Saturday May 5
Cannabis 101.
Lafayette Hotel / Mississippi Room
Free For Ticket Holders
11:30 AM Limited Seating
12 Noon – 3pm
Moderated by – Adelia Carrillo (Direct Cannabis Network)
Panelists –
Morgan Humphrey (Drug Policy Alliance)
Jody Guada (Real Estate & Business Professional)
Lauren Mendelsohn (Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Omar Figueroa)
Roni Stetter (Righteous Relations LLC)
LSB (D&B Recording Artist)
Sunday May 6
Nightlife Kings: The Not So Secret World Of The Club Promoter.
Lafayette Hotel / Mississippi Room
Free For Ticket Holders
11:30 AM Limited Seating
12 Noon – 3pm
Moderated by Jim Tremayne (DJ Times)
Panelists / Artists – King Britt, Fred Everything, Hector Romero, Nickodemus, Justin Navalle, Jimbo James, Tyler Rosier, Michael Vegh, DJ Ala
Friday May 4
Dance Workshop – 11am
Lafayette Hotel / Courtyard
Free For Ticket Holders
Space is Limited
Saturday May 5 / Sunday May 6
Yoga Workshop – 11am
Lafayette Hotel / Courtyard
Free For Ticket Holders
Space is Limited
Saturday May 5 / Sunday May 6
Qi Gong Workshop – 10am
Lafayette Hotel / Courtyard
Free For Ticket Holders
Space is Limited
Sunday May 6
Dance Workshop – 11am
Lafayette Hotel / Courtyard
Free For Ticket Holders
Space is Limited
Fri-Sun May 4-6
Featured Artist: Camilo Rojas
Lafayette Hotel / Louisiana Room
Free For Ticket Holders
Space is Limited
West Coast Weekender takes place at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, from May 3rd through 6th. Head here for more info and tickets.
