"Sonar inspires me continually, it's one of the highlights of the electronic music calendar. It's credibility and astute music booking is to be admired in a world of mainstream music, and there is no greater spectacle than Sonar by Night in mid-summer. Sonar, so good..."
(Ben Turner, Graphite Media/IMS, UK)
“There’s a lot to say about that smart, sexy and funny Sonar full of surprises…
without expecting you can meet there almost everyone of the international electronic scene on that great atmosphere… It really rocks Barcelona across these days… So, don’t miss it…”
(Fernando de Sousa, Programming Department, Fundação Casa da Música, Portugal)
“Sonar 2008 was an unbeatable experience. I met peers from all over the world and experienced some of the most exciting artists and musicians of our time... in one of the world's truly fabulous cities. Sonar is wonderful!”
(Ashley Capps, President, ACENTERTAINMENT.COM, Bonaroo Festival, USA)
“Sonar is always one of the highlights of the year and for me and the first summer date in the diary. Sun, sea and the best of the world’s electronic music, all in the great city of Barcelona. You can catch up with the music industry from around the world, hangout with your mates and of course party like its 2099!”
(Jonas Stone, EPM-Music.com, UK)
“My experience at Sonar was spectacular! The line up was so diverse, it had a little something for everyone. Everything was so well organized, the staff and festival goers were so polite, and I will definitely be back.”
(Stacy Vee, P.A. del President, Goldenvoice - Coachella Festival, USA)
“Sonar is not only the most established electronic festival in Europe but one of the premier festivals on the continent too. Not only does it provide an invaluable opportunity to explore different avenues with others in the music community, but it makes for a pleasurable experience meeting these associates in this fantastic setting with great music!”
(Martina Connors, Head of UK Press and Radio Promotion, Warp Records, UK)
“Every year, we have such a magical time at Sonar, not only because all of our most favourite forward-thinking artists are all in one place, but also because it’s an incredible opportunity to meet like-minded people from all over the world. It’s a beautifully inspiring chance to converse with artists, agents, managers, journalists, editors, photographers, labels and different walks of life – all of which are from very different corners of the globe, yet all share a similar vision. We can’t recommend it high enough.”
(Danna Hawley, Head of Press & Tom McCarthy, FABRICLIVE Promotions, UK)
"Sonar 2008 was as educating as it was entertaining. It was a wealth of resources, and contacts with a vast spectrum of high calibre art from all mediums, from music to film. I have a number of artists flagged that now need to play the US. The whole Sonar experience was reaffirming to my belief in the future of music and art and an awakening to the senses."
(Brian Keigher, Department of Cultural Affaire, Chicago Cultural Centre, USA)