I was meant to witness the ceremonial happening, that was Lisbon Psych Fest 2016, a détournement, accessed via this Port(ug)al, perched on the rugged edge of the European mainland…

This Friday, 15th April sees the return of Lisbon Psych Fest.

In keeping with the success and momentum garnered by the 2105 inaugural event, this year boasts a stellar line-up!

The second band announcements have been made for the 2016 edition of Lisbon Psych Fest, produced by Killer Mathilda;

LISBON PSYCH FEST 2016 | Teatro do Bairro | 15 & 16 de Abril

The first band announcements have been made for the 2016 edition of Lisbon Psych Fest, produced by Killer Mathilda;

LISBON PSYCH FEST 2016 | Teatro do Bairro | 15 & 16 de Abril

I have been a fan of Purple Heart Parade since their Manager, 5th wheel and sound-man extraordinaire, Stephen De Sarasola, pointed me in their direction around the happening of Eindhoven Psych Lab 2014.

Stephen led me to Purple Heart Parade, who in turn led me to fellow noise-cohorts Helicon, Helicon then led me to François Sky, François Sky and Guests played at Reverence Valada in 2104, through François I made contact with Jason Fletcher, one half of the dynamic duo, along with Nick Allport, responsible for bringing us the “celebration of the best in heavy psych, stoner and space-rock”, extravaganza, that is Reverence Valada. Reverence Valada brought me and Purple Heart Parade to Portugal on this balmy, 2015 festival opening Thursday evening – everything is connected, what goes around comes around…