Snowbombing is a ski resort festival, held annually in the spring at the

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History

The event has been run since 2000 when it was first held at the French resort of Risoul as an

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nightclub promotional exercise started by English promoters from Manchester called Outgoing Ltd.Taking music to the mountain

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, 28 November 2005"Snowbombing" by Gemma Freeman ''Ski and Snowboard Magazine UK'', 1 March 2008 However, since 2005, the Tyrolean resort of Mayrhofen in Austria has hosted the festival which has evolved into Europe's biggest snow and music festival. Originally a DJ and electronic dance music-themed event, live acts were added to the bill in 2008, reflecting the resurgence of indie/rock music. The event's format is designed to combine winter sports (primarily snowboarding) with on- piste and après-ski music performances and themed parties in unusual locations, including an igloo village (pictured), a forest clearing, a traditional remote alpine farmstead and an open-air street party. Artists who have appeared at Snowbombing include Fatboy Slim, Madness,

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, The Prodigy, The Vaccines, Skrillex, Pendulum, The Doves, The Cuban Brothers, Ton!c and James Zabiela. The event is also notable for giving those who attend an alternative to flying. The Snowbombing Road Trip is not a race but a leisurely international drive from the UK to Mayrhofen, involving collecting points en route, an overnight 'pit stop' in Frankfurt, and an arrival procession in Mayrhofen – which declares the event open.http://www.snowbombing.com/en/roadtrip/ The Snowbombing Road Trip With around fifty pools and saunas within easy reach, and a backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery, Snowbombing regards itself as a festival which, in addition to music, additionally offers luxury and comfort. European television channels and radio broadcasters have covered the event, including

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Previous host resorts

* 2005 to present:

, Austria * 2004: Les Arcs, France * 2002-2003: Villars, Switzerland"SNOWBOARDS, BEER, DJS ACTION!"
by Lucas Magoon Ryan Air Magazine 10 February 2009"Snowbombing"
, DJ Vibe 22 January 2003 * 2000-2001: Risoul, France

References

External links

Snowbombing Official Website
{{Coord missing, Austria Music festivals established in 2000 Tourist attractions in Tyrol (state) Electronic music festivals in Austria

History

Previous host resorts

See also

References

External links