PREVIEW: Summer Festivals: XLSIOR Mykonos

<p>Mykonos, Greece – A quiet unassuming island, popular with holiday makers from around the world each summer has been revolutionised by the introduction of Anastasios Kapetanias’ gay party festival XLSIOR Mykonos.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/AaronHolloway">by Aaron Holloway</a> | 23rd July 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612293800.jpg" width="460" height="305" alt="" title=""/></p> <p></p><p>It combines quality clubbing with dream holidays on this cosmopolitan and island, offering undoubtedly the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. XLSIOR Mykonos, is “a grand-standing festival being more friendly, happy and exclusive from what was existing on the gay circuit.” </p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612293803.jpg" width="461" height="307" alt="" title=""/></p> <p></p><p>Being different is the motive of XLSIOR even though since last year the other successful festival of Europe blackmailed all known DJs and party brands not to work with XLSIOR. That created a big buzz as these kinds of policies are not accepted any more and made XLSIOR even stronger.</p><p></p><p>In 2013, XLSIOR introduced a new party called "DEEP" with a concept never before seen on the clubbing scene. A unique atmosphere of the underworld was created in the famous Paradise Club right on Paradise Beach. The experience was unique and is due to be repeated again this year together with the new sexy party concept "VICIOUS".</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>A very important element of the XLSIOR success is its music. The resident DJs have amazed the world since then. DJ GSP is considered to be one of the best European circuit DJs. What made him famous to the international gay scene is his residency in XLSIOR Mykonos since 2011. GSP is also famous for his energy mash ups and remixes, lots of which plus original productions have been released since he started producing music. His podcasts are repeatedly hitting the number #1 House in the world.</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612293801.jpg" width="460" height="690" alt="" title=""/></p> <p></p><p>The Fresh Line Up is promising, and definitely brings new talents on the island and on the European gay scene. The newcomers like DJ Grind (USA), Dan Slater (Australia), Guga Rahner (Brazil) or Level 4 (Israel) prove that XLSIOR organisers are willing to innovate every year and keep it fresh. </p><p></p><p>The festival will start with two parties on Wednesday, the first one at Elysium Hotel from 18:00 with Brazilian theme with DJ Guga Rahner and DJ Grind, followed by a night party with new exclusive sexy party concept called "VICIOUS", with the XLSIOR resident DJ Dani Toro headlining. </p><p></p><p>Thursday is the big day expected by all the crowd as The Beach Party will take place on the gay beach Elia, with an amazing production built from scratch directly on the sand with DJ Brett Henrichsen (DJ and owner of the US leading brand Masterbeat), DJ Dan Slater, DJ Noor Q (new XLSIOR resident) and the XLSIOR Performer Soraya Naoyin. </p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612293804.jpg" width="460" height="307" alt="" title=""/></p> <p>The night will continue with an After the Beach Party reproducing the same concept of London, gathering several DJs from different European brands Davide Paoni (the Farm), Level 4 (FFF) and David Leroy (Muccassassina) at an amazing open air location with a big pool – Expect a big production here! </p><p>After these first two busy days, the crowd will head to Cavo Paradiso on Friday night for “WE Party”, the best and most famous gay brand in the world with Manuel de Diego headlining, along with the sexy DJs Thiago (Spain) and Sébastien Triumph (France). </p><p></p><p>The Saturday night party will see XLSIOR’s second new party "DEEP" with body painting and a unique atmosphere never seen before. The sexy Star DJ Aron (USA) will headline this party with GSP and Enrico Arghentini (Spain). </p><p></p><p>The XLSIOR Main Party will take place on Sunday night with DJ Paulo, who is the worldwide Star Gay DJ at the moment, together with the XLSIOR resident DJs Dani Toro, GSP and Noor Q in a location still kept secret at the moment. </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612293802.jpg" width="461" height="307" alt="" title=""/></p> <p>This is sure to be a fantastic festival and one hell of a way to spend your summer. The GayUK will be bringing you a beat-by-beat review of the festival, as well as interviews with some of the hottest performing DJs. </p><p></p><p>To get in on the action today, head to <a href="http://www.xlsiorfestival.com/">www.xlsiorfestival.com</a></p><p>XLSIOR Full-Access Pass at 199€ => SOLD OUT</p><p>XLSIOR VIP Full-Access Pass at 399€</p><p>Both in limited numbers... Get yours before it's too late.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>