
Long John Silver himself (Captain Eddie) has been has been running boat parties for years across the globe and he has definitely perfected the art.
The Garden Tisno has its very own dock so those embarking on the twice daily boat parties can walk from Main Stage to boat in seconds and with the Kornati islands only a short distance away expect stunning scenery and sunsets on your voyage.
Two hundred revellers can take to the seas on each voyage for four hours of musical bounty on the high seas. The views from the boats are outstanding as you pass some of the Croatian islands whilst dancing above the gentle rolling waves.
The Boat parties are going to be hosted by some of your favourite dj’s, clubnights and record labels.
Boat Party tickets are not included in the festival ticket price due to the limited number of places on each boat.
Boat party tickets available through all Soundwave Ticket Outlets.
Boat Party 1: Hoya Hoya & Eglo Records
It’s a London vs Manchester ting as two of the UK’s heaviest future Hip Hop crews go head to head. There will be Bass.
Line Up: Alexander Nut, Johnny Dub, Illum Sphere, Jon K, Fatima, Funkineven, Olivier Daysoul
Date: Thursday 19th July, 1 PM – 5 PM
Boat Party 2: The Hyponik Bass Party
Bass bass bass is the password!
Line Up: KUTMAH, Throwing Snow, Pedestrian & Hypnonik DJs
Date: Thursday 19th July, 6 PM – 10 PM
Boat Party 3: The Doctor’s Orders
A heavy dose of Soul, Funk & Hip Hop is just what the doctor ordered.
Line Up: Mr Thing, Spin Doctor, Cris P Cuts, Kidkanevil, Yungun, MC Prankster
Date: Friday 20th July, 1 PM – 5 PM
Boat Party 4: First Word Records vs. Wah Wah 45s
Two of the finest independent record labels around take command of the Argonaughty. Expect the heaviest funk and club jazz played loud as f**k on a sunset tip.
Line Up: Gilla, Homecut, Souleance, Part Time Heroes, Dom Servini, Scrimshire
Friday 20th July, 6 PM – 10 PM
Boat Party 5: Soundcrash Boat Party
The great London promoters and Festival co-founders lay on a weighty world class line-up with two of the greatest DJs in the world at the helm.
Line Up: DJ Yoda, DJ Kentaro, Kathrin DeBoer, Mr Thing, DJ Cheeba, MC Yungun
Saturday 21st July, 1 PM – 5 PM
Boat Party 6: The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Boat Party
The legend that is Craig Charles takes his BBC Radio 6 show to the high seas. This will be a special one!
Line Up: Craig Charles (2h set) + Chris Read (BBE)
Saturday 21st July, 6 PM – 10 PM
Boat Party 7: One Taste Collective Takeover
The excellent London arts collective One Taste showcase their deep pool of talent. The perfect aural companion for a Sunday afternoon in the Sun!
Sunday 22nd July, 1 PM – 5 PM
Boat Party 8: Riot Jazz Boat Party
A Brass Band on a boat. ‘Nuff said. (limited tickets available)
Line-up: Riot Jazz (live)
Sunday 22nd July, 6 PM – 10 PM
Boat Party 9: Tru Thoughts vs. Departure Lounge
It’s Brighton vs Edinburgh via Japan through the medium of electronic soul and future funk.
Line-up: Anchorsong, Rich Reason, Departure Lounge DJs
Monday 23rd July, 1 PM – 5 PM
Boat Party 10: Soundwave Closing Party
Join the festival crew on the farewell voyage out to sea as the curtain closes this year’s edition of Soundwave.
Monday 23rd July, 6 PM -10 PM

There is no better place to listen to sunshine music than here on the beach terrace where your favourite dj’s will be playing beautiful sounds to match the gorgeous surroundings.
Positioned where the festival site meets the sea and surrounded by the crystal clear Adriatic, the panoramic views extend across to the Kornati islands opposite and beyond. The terrace is the perfect place to sit and sip cocktails on the seafront, dance in the warm waves as the sun disappears behind the festival site and take a night-time dip or just dance under the stars.
Absolute paradise.

The Main Stage is slightly bigger in capacity than in previous years and is now set in a tree lined area of parkland in the centre of the site just moments from the seafront… The perfect setting for the stunning live acts and dj’s we have lined up for this years festival.

Soundwave is pleased to announce that Barbarella’s will be hosting club nights throughout the festival weekend to keep everyone dancing until late! We didn’t enjoy having to turn people away in previous years because of limited capacity but the new and improved venue has a capacity of between 1,200 and 1,500.
Barbarella’s is located ten kilometres from the main festival. There will be fifty-seater buses every half an hour ready to ferry festival-goers back and forth. For those of you not wanting to travel, there will be Soundwave DJs on each of the three stages at the festival site on Friday and Saturday until 4 AM!
Keep an eye on this space as we announce DJ sets to feature!