Stuttgart based company Contour Concertbüro have announced the dates for their festivals Summerjam and Bashment. As in previous years the outdoor event Summerjam will take place at the recreational area "Fühlinger See" in Cologne. The very popular Reggae and Dancehall event, which again sold out in 2003, will retain its first weekend in July date.

For Bashment, which took place for the first time this year the 2004 dates are June 5&6. The Bashment Festival is dedicated to sound systems and will, according to Klaus Maack, managing director of Contour, become one of the first events with 24 hours of show time.

Next year's billing will feature DJ teams and selectors that play Reggae, Dub and Dancehall, plus Electro music acts and DJ's. The festival will again be located at the Airport in Hahn. While Maack reported that he sold 3.900 tickets for this year's festival edition, he intends to increase the 2004 visitor figures to 6000 to 7000 people. His concept is to run on 4 different floors; 2 will take place in aircraft shelters, while the others will be located in big tents, one with a 3.500 capacity and another with 2.500.

The date and the site for the Zillo-Festival will be announced shortly. Contact: +49-(0)711-238 500