Optimus Alive!
Optimus Alive!, or simply Alive!, is a music and arts festival which takes place in the Algés riverside, in Oeiras, Portugal. The first edition took place in 2007. Despite its recent creation, the festival has achieved considerable popularity both inside and outside of Portugal, with the UK magazine NME placing in one of the top 12 European festivals in 2009. It is organized by the Everything Is New and its main sponsor is Optimus.
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[edit] Oeiras Alive!07
The first Alive!, was held between the 8–10 June 2007, in Algés, Oeiras, and the main attraction was the return of Pearl Jam, Linkin Park and Smashing Pumpkins, and the first time in Portugal for bands like The Used, White Stripes and Beastie Boys.
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| 8 June | 9 June | 10 June |
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The Smashing Pumpkins |
Beastie Boys |
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| Sagres Mini Stage | ||
| 8 of June | 9 of June | 10 of June |
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Shantel e Bucovina Club Orkestar |
Dezperados |
Buraka Som Sistema |
[edit] Optimus Alive!08
The second Optimus Alive! was held between 10–12 June. The second edition gainned considerable international attention having both Bob Dylan and Neil Young in the line up, among other popular artists like Within Temptation. It was also helped by the U.K. magazine NME, which placed it in a list of Europes 12 best festivals outside of the U.K. along with Benicasim and Roskilde. The low cost of tickets and the optimum weather conditions ensured the festival's success.
| Optimus Stage | ||
| 10 June | 11 June | 12 June |
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| Metro Stage | ||
| 10 June | 11 June | 12 June |
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[edit] Optimus Alive!09
The third Optimus Alive! was held at the same place between 9–11 July.
| Optimus Stage | ||
| 9 July | 10 July | 11 July |
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The Prodigy |
Dave Matthews Band |
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| Optimus Discos Stage | ||
| 9 July | 10 July | 11 July |
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Mr Mitsuhirato |
DJ Kitten |
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[edit] Optimus Alive!10
The Fourth installment of the Lisbon Festival will take place, as usual, in Passeio Marítimo de Alges.
Fan Packs are available from Fnac which as well as the single or three day tickets they also include an Alive! t-shirt. In 5 of these packs there are five Golden tickets, these tickets grant the winner entrace to the Festival through the V.I.P. entrance, backstage access, a guided tour and a chance to meet and greet the Stars in the Optimus Fan Zone. A three day pass is 90€, and 15€ for the camping access, single day tickets cost 50€.
| Optimus Stage | ||
| 8 July | 9 July | 10 July |
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Faith No More |
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| Super Bock Stage | ||
| 8 July | 9 July | 10 July |
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Calvin Harris |
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Simian Mobile Disco |
| Optimus Clubbing Stage | ||
| 8 July | 9 July | 10 July |
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Planet Turbo Presents: Tiga |
Enchufada Showcase Laidback Luke |
The Legendary Tigerman Presents: The Legendary Tigerman presents Femina[disambiguation needed |
[edit] Optimus Alive!11
The Fifth installment of the Lisbon Festival will take place, as usual, in Passeio Marítimo de Alges.
Fan Packs are available from Fnac which as well as the single or three day tickets they also include an Alive! t-shirt. In 5 of these packs there are five Golden tickets, these tickets grant the winner entrace to the Festival through the V.I.P. entrance, backstage access, a guided tour and a chance to meet and greet the Stars in the Optimus Fan Zone. A three day pass is €90, and €15 for the camping access, single day tickets cost €50.
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| 6 July | 7 July | 8 July | 9 July |
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Foo Fighters |
The Chemical Brothers |
Duck Sauce |
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