Release Athens

About

Release Athens is one of the most important summer music events in Greece centered on Plateia Nerou, a beautiful seaside venue within minutes of downtown Athens. While the festival took form in turbulent times, with extroversion and optimism as its main mottos, Release rejuvenated the concert events in Greece, believing in the liberating power of music – from which, after all, it took its name. Release Athens strives to satisfy as many musical genres as possible, without any limits or boundaries. Throughout its 4 years of existence, it has presented a multitude of outstanding artists: Iggy Pop, P.J. Harvey, Richard Ashcroft, Sigur Ros, New Order, Jamiroquai, Alice In Chains, Cypress Hill, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Beirut, Hozier, Rag’n’Bone Man, Thievery Corporation, Johnny Marr, Manowar, Disturbed, Clutch, Anthrax, The Black Angels, Slowdive, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Fu Manchu, 1000mods, Cigarettes After Sex, Planet Of Zeus, Parov Stelar, Moderat, Royksopp, DIIV, Shame, Fontaines D.C., Morcheeba, Roisin Murphy, Daughter, Archive, Third World, Kadebostany, Postmodern Jukebox, Hollie Cook are some of the acts who have graced the festival with their presence thus far, and there is much more to come. This year, as of June 8th, Release Athens presents a dynamic lineup with international artists & bands from all music genres, such as BAUHAUS, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Parov Stelar, ArtBat, Slipknot, Sepultura, Judas Priest, Pet Shop Boys, Thievery Corporation, Liam Gallagher, Sleaford Mods and many more.