South Wales Evening Post - 28 February 2007
Get ready to party - the largest dance music event in Wales will return to Swansea's Singleton Park this summer with more than 50 acts already confirmed.
New York's Erick Morillo, Holland's Armin Van Buuren and Hacienda legend Graham Park will appear at the dance extravaganza.
An event spokeswoman said: "The 12-hour dance marathon takes place across four arenas and one main music stage."
The main stage will host spectacular sets from Erick Morillo, David Guetta, Fedde le Grand, Trophy Twins and a special live show from Dirty Sanchez."
Around 20,000 fans are expected to turn up for the event, but residents living near the park are likely to fight plans for a midnight licence.
Last year, organisers were forced to drop plans for a midnight finish after public opposition. Councillors refused to grant the midnight licence and revellers were forced to leave at 11pm.
People living near the park say a string of late-night summer events has made weekends miserable.
Speaking after last year's event ,Anthony Sansam, of Dysgwylfa, Sketty, said: "The madness of the unremitting noise generated by the Escape into the Park event at Singleton Park cannot be allowed to continue.
"My house is at least half-a-mile away from the source of this tuneless racket, but my windows were shaking and normal conversation and concentration were impossible from 10.15am to 11pm."
However, organisers are hoping to persuade councillors that a late licence will not cause problems to residents.
A spokeswoman said: "We are keen to go for the midnight licence because it enables us to fit in our schedule of world-famous DJs and artists.
"Our production team is highly experienced and dedicated to hosting a safe event that results in minimal disruption to residents."
