Summer Music Festivals Guide

Metamorphose 2011: the season closer

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Posted: Tue May 17 2011

Before Taico Club, there was Metamorphose. Started by Tokyo clubland veteran DJ Mayuri, the techno-centric festival is actually a lot more eclectic than its reputation would suggest – the only consistent complaint is how bloody long it takes to get from one stage to the other. Like Taico, it's par for the course to bring a tent. Trust us: at 7am, you'll be grateful for it.

The lineup

DJ Baku, Cut Chemist, Deep Cover, Tim Deluxe, Dub Squad, Eye, The Flaming Lips, Galactic, Galaxy 2 Galaxy, Gold Panda, Rei Harakami, Leftfield, Derrick May, Minilogue, Moodymann, Tavito Nanao, Nisennenmondai, Orbital, Rega, Stevie Salas, Ebo Taylor and Afrobeat Academy

The verdict

It's all about the curveballs, and Metamorphose has done well so far with bands like The Flaming Lips, Nisennenmondai and Ebo Taylor and Afrobeat Academy. Tim Deluxe and Derrick May offer some comfort to the dance music faithful, and aging ravers will be ecstatic at the prospect of getting to see both Leftfield and Orbital at the same event. Assuming there isn't a repeat of the Great Washout of 2008, this should provide a fitting end to the festival season.

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