Chris Brown will perform in Croatia this summer for the first time as the newly confirmed headliner for Fresh Island 2016. For the first time ever a headliner will takeover the whole of Zrce beach on a specially built stage in one of the biggest shows the beach has ever seen. Big Narstie returns to the festival to perform and will also MC poolside with Sian Anderson and Julie Adenuga for the return of Noisey's grime karaoke. Taking over Zrce Beach, 12th - 14th July, Fresh Island welcomes some of the best names in hip-hop, grime and r&b including Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, Chip, DJ Premier, Tim Westwood and more for the ultimate urban music escape this summer. Tickets are selling fast and start at just £89 for three days, VIP options are also available via the Fresh Island website.

 

One of the biggest names in r&b, Chris Brown needs little introduction. Skyrocketing to success after his debut single Run It hit the top of the Billboard chart back in 2005, Chris Brown has since released seven studio albums, five of those platinum, along with a multitude of singles and major collaborations. For the first time a huge stage will be built on the beach for thousands of fans to watch the Grammy winner perform right next to the water on the final night. A renowned live tour-de-force and with no performances planned for the UK for the next year, Brown's Fresh Island debut will be one of the musical highlights of the summer.

 

Following the success of last year, VICE's Noisey return to the shores of Croatia to host another Adriatic edition of their famed Grime Karaoke series. Last year saw Stormzy, Big Narstie and hundreds of revellers spit bars in the sun for the ultimate grime pool party. Following Big Narstie's spiritual awakening on the beach in 2015, the BDL MC returns to bring the bass along with Radio 1Xtra's Sian Anderson delivering the beats, while Beat 1 DJ Julie Adenuga is onboard to host the madness.

 

Returning for its fifth anniversary in 2016, Fresh Island takes over the open air clubs of Aquarius, Kalypso and Papaya on Zrce beach and is the only beach festival in Europe where you'll see DJs, MCs, boat parties, pool parties and more representing the absolute best in hip-hop, r&b and grime. Three day tickets are on sale from just £89 and VIP tickets are available from £239. Those who just want to catch the Chris Brown's performance can buy day tickets from £55. Tickets and more information can be found on the Fresh Island website.

 

 

Fresh Island is partnering with Croatia Wave to offer exclusive packages at affordable prices to accommodate every festival need and want. Packages start at a 5 night standard package from £314 including a three day pass to the festival, five nights stay, entry to Croatia Wave's Fresh Island parties, entry to Fresh Island's 5th birthday BBQ. At the premium end the Fresh Island VIP package starts at £419 and includes a three day VIP pass to the festival, seven nights stay in premium accommodation, access to all VIP areas and Q jump, drinks vouchers, entrance to exclusive pre-parties and an invitation to the official Fresh Island welcome party. Packages can be viewed here.

 

FRESH ISLAND PROGRAMME 2016

 

Chris Brown / Wiz Khalifa

Kehlani / Ty Dolla $ign / DJ Premier

Big Narstie / Shakka / Chip /Statik Selektah / Tim Westwood / Logan Sama / Latin Prince

Applebum . Cheese On Bread / DJ Cut Supreme / Demr Cesar & Kidcut / DJ Phox / Faded / D.O. Gibson / Fame & Luck & Cliqme / Illvibe / Julie Adenuga / Mahreen Luv / Masterstepz / Melody Kane / Miss DJ Candy & Truth / Pfund 500 / Rompa's Reggae Shack / Shorebitch / Sian Anderson / Sladica / So Fresh So Clean / The Menendez Brothers / Two Crooks / Yard