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Festivals and Events

17.06.2010 / Sonar Festival 2010

Another one of Barcelona’s must-see  music festivals, Sonar is back in town!

Between Thursday the 17^th and Saturday the 20^th, Barcelona will once again be alive with the Sonar buzz. Internationally renowned artists, DJs and audiovisual pioneers will be taking the city by storm.

The fun begins with Sonar de Día (Sonar by day), every day at 12:00 at CCCB.

 On Friday and Saturday, this continues well into the early hours of the next day with Sonar de Noche (Sonar by night) at Fire Gran Via (M2)

2manydjs, The Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal, Flying Lotus, Hot Chip and The Sugarhill Gang will be playing to name but a few (click here for full listing).

Sonar by night is mostly music based, but during the day sessions you can enjoy some alternative cinema, robotic art exhibitions and if you’re interested in producing your own music, then SonarPro is right up your street with `product demonstrations and opportunities to chat with experts and industry professionals.

The cost of a complete Sonar pass is €155, or €165 on the door.

Day and night tickets are available (for €45 and €65 respectively).

For details on how to get there, click me.

So rock out, have fun, and enjoy this City of Sound.

Festivals and Events

10.06.2010 / Avenida Parallel Street Party

I walk to work every day down the Avenida Parallel, one of the city’s main thoroughfares. And never once have I thought “Maybe they should shut the traffic off for 30 hours and have a big party in the middle of the street.” Maybe I’m just lacking in imagination, but it would have seemed a little unfeasible anyway.

Well, they’ve found a way, and that’s precisely what they’re going to do! From 00:00am this Saturday, the 12^th, until 11:00am on Sunday, traffic will be diverted away from this enormous street and the party can begin!

Avenida Parallel has been called “the Broadway of Barcelona” because of its many theatres and venues. This Saturday, the theatres will be coming out on the streets to you, with scenes from popular plays, comedy sketches and more.

There’s plenty of music and dancing as well: DJ sets, hip-hop, rumba, tango, samba, break-dancing and capoeira (which if I’m not wrong is half dance and half martial art).

The sports section will include athletics, tennis, basketball and of course, football.

See you there!

Tours

03.06.2010 / Montjuic Adventure!

Do you think you have seen everything about Barcelona? Be hostels suggest you an alterative tour to discover the Olimpic Mountain called Montjuic.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and let us guide you through this little paradise of Barcelona. It is filled with history,culture,sport and art.With breathtaking panoramic views over Barcelona and the Mediterranean. We take the cable car to the "Castell de Montjuic" at the summit and make our way down through this green haven of Barcelona, where nature meets with culture.

Morning Adventure: 10am-14:30pm (Tues-Sun)PS! (Bring something to eat,we will break for a Pic-Nic in one of the gardens,comfortable shoes and sunscreen).

Sunset Magic fountain Adventure: 5pm-21:30pm (Thur-Sun).The tour finishes at the spectacular Magic Fountain show with lights and music in front of the old national palace at plaza Espanya.

The price is 25€ per person and includes: Funicular, Cable car, Friendly English speaking guide.

You can buy tickets at recepction or show up at the meeting point 15 min before the tour begin. Look for your guide wearing a black MDA t-shirt with orange baseball cap with a big smile. Meet in front of DinoPan, in the little square just up from Paralel metro station (the one ant the end of carrer Sant Pau). The meeting point is at walking distance from Barcelona Mar Hostela and Barcelona Sound Hostel.

Have fun amigos!