{"id":155054,"date":"2023-07-20T17:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T08:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=155054&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:28:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:28:57","slug":"dance-to-the-caribbean-beat-isla-de-salsa-2023-music-festival","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/dance-to-the-caribbean-beat-isla-de-salsa-2023-music-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance to the Caribbean Beat: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 &#8211; Music Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t miss this summer&#8217;s ultimate musical experience: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 &#8211; World Beat Festival! This unique event, brought to you by Tiempo Iberoamericano, isn&#8217;t just a salsa festival. It&#8217;s a vibrant cultural melting pot, boasting an exciting lineup that includes the electrifying rhythms of Caribbean legends LOS VAN VAN and a host of renowned international artists.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155060\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dance to the Caribbean Beat: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 - Music Festival, ISLA DE SALSA 2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-001.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With two stages offering 7 hours of non-stop performances, set amid the scenic Nokonoshima Camp Ground, the festival is set to be a memorable day out. The return of LOS VAN VAN to Japan, after thirteen years, under the expert musical direction of Samuel Formell, is sure to be a highlight.<\/p>\n<p>ISLA DE SALSA goes beyond music, aiming to foster a cross-cultural exchange that transcends race, gender, age, and nationality. Beach vibes, delicious food, refreshing mojitos, and top-tier music all combine in a celebration of unity and shared experience.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 27th, 2023. Gates open at 12:30, with the event commencing from 13:00 until 20:00. Advanced tickets are priced at 5,500 yen, and children under 15 years get in free when accompanied by a guardian.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155061\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-002.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dance to the Caribbean Beat: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 - Music Festival, ISLA DE SALSA 2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-002.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-002.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIAL DISCOUNT TICKETS!<\/strong><br \/>\nThe organizers offer foreign nationals discounted tickets for \u00a53,500. BUT, if you use the code \u201c<strong>NOW<\/strong>\u201d, you save an extra \u00a5200 &#8211; so just \u00a53,300\/person!<\/p>\n<p><em>(Note: ID proving you are a foreign national must be shown at the venue&#8217;s gate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Book your ticket via <a href=\"https:\/\/peatix.com\/sales\/event\/3586553\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEATIX<\/a> soon!<br \/>\nCode: \u201c<strong>NOW<\/strong>\u201d (be sure to use ALL CAPS)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/peatix.com\/sales\/event\/3586553\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155068\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-008.jpg?resize=1400%2C865&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dance to the Caribbean Beat: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 - Music Festival, ISLA DE SALSA 2023\" width=\"1400\" height=\"865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-008.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-008.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-008.jpg?resize=1024%2C633&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-008.jpg?resize=768%2C475&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 8\/27 (Sun.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Doors open at 12:30, start at 13:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Adv.: \u00a55,500 and others<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Special Discount for foreigners using \u201cNOW\u201d code <a href=\"https:\/\/peatix.com\/sales\/event\/3586553\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on PEATIX<\/a> (just \u00a53,300)<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Tickets are available on E+, Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano.<br \/>\n\u2022 Nokonoshima Camp Ground<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wTACnkZjCbUpScaBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/isladesalsa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/isladesalsa.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isladesalsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isladesalsa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-155062\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fn_isla-de-salsa_2023_cl-004.jpg?resize=1400%2C2100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dance to the Caribbean Beat: ISLA DE SALSA 2023 - 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