{"id":80035,"date":"2013-06-12T13:03:16","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T04:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=37738"},"modified":"2016-04-01T02:15:47","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T17:15:47","slug":"isla-de-salsa-2013","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/isla-de-salsa-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Isla de Salsa 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year again! Stir yourself into the mix of Isla de Salsa, the 17th annual festival that is so packed with talented performers walls cannot contain it! Meet us at Seaside Momochi, Jihyo-hama the weekend of August 24th and 25th as musicians, dancers and performers from around the world splash onto the beachside stage.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s theme is \u201cWorld Beat\u201d, with a stunning line up of international acts from Cuba, Brazil, Ethiopia, France and Japan. Infectious rhythms, irresistible sounds and astounding performances will saturate the scene with joy and energy. Join in the fun on the special dance floor or under cooling sprinklers and shaded areas or among the food stalls and seep into two days of wonder. Add your pinch of spice to the \u201csauce\u201d of Isla de Salsa for a truly borderless event of boundless fun.<\/p>\n

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\nIsla de Salsa 2013 Line-up<\/strong>
\nHAVANA D’PRIMERA (Salsa, Timba | Cuba)<\/strong>
\nFounded in 2008, this salsa orchestra led by Alexander Abreu consists of the most significant artists of today\u2019s Cuban music scene. Take a first class musical trip to Havana and discover how Alexander Abreu is redefining Cuban Salsa! First ever shows in Japan!<\/p>\n

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PLUS!<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Skoop On Somebody (R&B | Japan)
\n\u2022 Paula Lima (Samba, Fank, Soul | Brazil)
\n\u2022 PE’Z (JAZZ | Tokyo)
\n\u2022 \u2192 Pia-no-jaC \u2190 (Hybrid Instrumental | Tokyo)
\n\u2022 EDDY-K\u2019| (Reggaeton, Rap, Hiphop | Miami)
\n\u2022 uKanDanZ (Ethiopian crunch music | Ethiopia)<\/p>\n

…and many, many more great acts to keep you dancing!<\/p>\n

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\nTickets<\/strong>
\nAdvance Tickets: Adult One Day: \u00a54,500, Adult Two Days: \u00a57,800
\n* Under 15 years – free!
\n* 50% discount (1 day adv. ticket only) for students (high school, university), seniors (over 65years), and disabled persons.
\n* 2-for-1 discount for married couples. (only 100 pairs, available online only)<\/p>\n

Tickets on Sale Now!<\/strong> (June~)
\nTicket Pia: P-Code: 200-746
\nLawson Ticket: L-Code: 86775
\ne- plus (Family Mart): http:\/\/eplus.jp<\/a>
\nNPO Tiempo Iberoamericano: * Advanced tickets for T.I. members are sold at Tiempo Iberoamericano.<\/p>\n

SOLD OUT!<\/strong> ISLA DE SALSA 1\/2 PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS<\/strong><\/del>
\nIn celebration of 17 years of one of Fukuoka\u2019s biggest and best summer festivals Fukuoka Now is offering our international readers a very special deal on tickets to the 17th annual \u201cIsla de Salsa\u201d music festival. Tickets through us are 1\/2 price! Just \u00a52,250 each! Hurry and grab yours now \u2013 quantities are limited!<\/del><\/p>\n

Edit (8\/22) Sorry, this year’s discount tickets are SOLD OUT!<\/strong>
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Isla de Salsa 2013<\/strong>
\nSeaside Momochi, Jigyo-hama
\n8\/24 (Sat.) ~ 25 (Sun.) Open: 12:30 \/ Start 13:00<\/p>\n

Access<\/strong>
\nIsla de Salsa is held at Seaside Momochi, Jigyo-hama in Fukuoka.
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