Pirate Station (Russian: Пиратская станция) was a drum and bass music festival, described as the world's biggest.[1][2] It's held every year since 2003, when St. Petersburg held the first event. It has spread to the biggest Russian cities (Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Samara etc.) and has also taken place in Estonia and Ukraine, which makes Pirate Station the biggest Russian dance project ever.[2][unreliable source?] Almost half a million people visited the festival during these years. The main St. Petersburg show hosts more than 25,000 fans annually. Pirate Station is not just about music – it is a mix of unique performances and special effects united by a concept which changes every year.[2]

Pirate Station
Moscow in 2009
GenreDrum and bass
Location(s)Russian cities (Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Samara etc.), Estonia, Ukraine, Belarus
Years active2003–present
WebsiteHomepage

Venues

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  • SKK Peterburgsky (Capacity: 25000 people) - Years hosted: 2007–2014
  • Yubileyny Sports Palace (Capacity: 15000 people) - Years hosted: 2003–2006, 2015, 2017
  • A2 Club (Capacity: 5000 people) - Years hosted: 2016
  • Tuning Hall Club (Capacity: 4800 people) - Years hosted: 2008
  • Crocus Expo (Capacity: 15000 people) - Years hosted: 2009
  • LFC CSKA (Capacity: ~10000 people) - Years hosted: 2010,2011
  • Stadium Live Club (Capacity: 8000 people) - Years hosted: 2012–2016

Lineups

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Lineups are different in all cities. These are only some of the artists.

2016

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CIRCUS

Saint-Petersburg (A2 Green Concert)

1st day:

2nd day:

Plus one more stage with local DNB-artists named "Gvozd & Friends"

Moscow (Stadium Live)

2015

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LOVE

Saint-Petersburg (SP Yubileyny)

Moscow (Stadium Live)

2014

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INFERNO

Saint-Petersburg (SKK Peterburgsky)

Moscow (Stadium Live)

2013

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REVOLUTION

2012

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APOCALYPSE

2011

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TEATRO

2010

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NETWORK

2009

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IMMORTAL

2008

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FUTURE

2007

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2006

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The 2006 Pirate Station IV was held in two arenas of the Yubileyny Palace of Sports, St. Petersburg.

2005

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2004

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2003

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pirate Station Network breakbeat.co.uk, 21 January 2010
  2. ^ a b c Description in English
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