Starting in 2017, Gorillaz run their own series of festivals. These events showcase several artists and DJ’s (typically ones who’ve worked with Gorillaz in the past); as well as exhibiting their other projects from time to time.
Demon Dayz Festival Margate
Date: 10th June 2017
Location: Dreamland Margate, Kent, UK
Sponsor: Red Bull
The first festival was live-streamed by its sponsor and all attendees were given free access to all the rides at the park. Gorillaz also allowed fans to look inside Kong Solar Studio; the first song to come from the studio, Lao Ra x Lully x Throwing Shade – Frequency (No Dormir), was recorded on the same day. Festival-branded Red Bull cups (that featured a Snapcode for a Gorillaz filter) & sticks of Margate rock were also sold during the event.
Line-up:
- Kilo Kish (Hall by the Sea, 15:00-15:30)
- Fufanu (Main Stage, 15:30-16:00)
- The Shapeshifters (GSS Presents Roller Rink, 15:30-17:00)
- Popcaan (Hall by the Sea, 15:50-16:20)
- De La Soul (Main Stage, 16:30-17:15)
- Kali Uchis (Hall by the Sea, 16:50-17:30)
- Remi Kabaka & Chris P Cuts (GSS Presents Roller Rink, 17:00-18:30)
- Vince Staples (Main Stage, 17:45-18:30)
- Little Simz (Hall by the Sea, 18:00-18:45)
- Claptone (GSS Presents Roller Rink, 18:30-20:00)
- Kano (Main Stage, 19:00-20:00)
- Danny Brown (Hall by the Sea, 19:15-20:15)
- Gorillaz (Main Stage, 20:30-22:30)
Demon Dayz Festival LA
Date: 20th October 2018
Location: Pico Rivera Sports Arena & Grounds, Los Angeles, US
Sponsor: Corona Extra
The second festival featured a wide range of things outside the musicians performing, including art murals, lucha libre, mariachi bands, a tattoo bus & a Gorillaz store which introduced Season 2 of G Foot with an early release.
Line-up:
- Metralleta de Oro (Main Stage, 13:00)
- DJ Ethos (Living Souls Arena, 13:00)
- Chulita Vinyl Club (Corona Extra Demon Dayz Dome, 13:30-15:00 & 18:30-20:15)
- Las Cafeteras (Living Souls Arena, 15:00)
- Tony Allen (Main Stage, 15:30)
- RIOBAMBA (Corona Extra Demon Dayz Dome, 15:30-16:45)
- Kilo Kish (Living Souls Arena, 16:00)
- Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Main Stage, 16:30)
- Ana Tijoux (Living Souls Arena, 17:00)
- Chico Sonido (Corona Extra Demon Dayz Dome, 17:00-18:15)
- DRAM (Main Stage, 17:30)
- Little Simz (Living Souls Arena, 18:00)
- Erykah Badu (Main Stage, 18:45)
- The Internet (Living Souls Arena, 19:15)
- Gorillaz (Main Stage, 20:45)
Originally, YOTA : Youth of the Apocalypse were intended to perform, but had to withdraw from the line-up.
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