For Left of the Dial 2024 photos click here (please always use photo credits).
The Skinny ‘Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial isn’t like other festivals. The organisers come at it with a unique vision, and the artists who make up its lineup are its beating heart . . . We had a truly magnificent time at Left of the Dial. It was refreshing, energising and eye-opening as to what a showcase festival can be.’
Clash Magazine ‘Almost every act on the bill displays a progressive, genre-fluid sound and experiencing it in such concentrated doses, in a city as likewise forward-thinking as Rotterdam, is enough to remind you that alternative rock music still has myriad new and exciting corners left to explore.’
The Line of Best Fit ‘In an industry of speed meetings and shmoozing, Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial is a showcase festival withs its priorities in check . . . Left of the Dial is a European showcase festival without the biz-baggage and fatigue of many of its peers, in turn affording them a refreshed sense of discovery and genuine fun.’
Beats Per Minute ‘Throughout its steady growth, Left of the Dial has maintained its status as a remarkably artist friendly event . . . Even better is the sheer density of artists that bring something compelling and/or exciting to the table.’
Sound of Violence ‘Perhaps the best emerging music festival in Europe’
Under the Radar Mag ‘Left of the Dial lives up to its leftfield reputation, summarising Rotterdam’s bold spirit and providing a seemingly endless roster of essential artists you need to know. By placing the emphasis on a constant stream of next-gen names bound for big things rather than relying on major names or obvious headlines, revellers can enjoy a non-stop high-quality experience.’
WhyNow ‘There’s buckets of fun and unconventional frolics to be had at Left of the Dial, but the onus is firmly on showcasing new alternative artists you need to know, or will be kicking yourself that you didn’t know sooner . . . Left of the Dial has rightly earned its place on the annual calendar due to its emphasis on exceptional new music.’
Tsugi ‘Are you going to Left of the Dial? Oh! (laughs) We were invited twice, you’re going to have a blast!’ Chalk’s bassist told us, while another member of the Irish band proudly showed off the festival’s t-shirt’
3voor12 ‘het is onbeperkt ontdekken in Rotterdam, ieder jaar weer’
Dansende Beren day 1, day 2, day 3 ‘Het stadsfestival gaat dit jaar zijn zesde editie in en groeide door de jaren heen uit tot het vaste adres voor iedereen die nieuwsgierig is naar nieuwe bands, maar zich evengoed wil vergapen aan gelauwerde nicheartiesten.‘
Add To Wantlist ‘The programmers of Left of the Dial deserve all the praise for this year’s lineup, which caused us quite a bit of choice stress.’
Musikabend 674.fm German radio show with a special on the festival
Boogaloo Radio London Radio show taking over Rotterdam’s Operator Radio for Left of the Dial.
Alvin Row TikTok interviews with artists.
Musiczine ‘Het is duidelijk dat de organisatoren een goed oog en oor hebben voor opkomend talent.’
Konzerttagebuch – ‘It’s just fun to see bands on their first live steps. Many will make the jump to other festivals in 2025.’
Luminous Dash ‘Van 17 tot 19 oktober was Rotterdam opnieuw de zaligmakende verzamelplek voor de muzikale toekomst . . . een chaotisch maar onovertroffen showcasefestival met zowat 130 bands die 2, 3 of 4 keer zouden optreden gespreid over een 25-tal podia.’
Muziscene ‘En opnieuw heel veel bands die hun dankbaarheid uitspreken dat ze hier mogen spelen – ‘this is the best festival in the world’.’
For press registrations please email: press@leftofthedial.nl
For Left of the Dial 2024 photos click here (please always use photo credits).
The Skinny 'Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial isn’t like other festivals. The organisers come at it with a unique vision, and the artists who make up its lineup are its beating heart . . . We had a truly magnificent time at Left of the Dial. It was refreshing, energising and eye-opening as to what a showcase festival can be.'
Clash Magazine 'Almost every act on the bill displays a progressive, genre-fluid sound and experiencing it in such concentrated doses, in a city as likewise forward-thinking as Rotterdam, is enough to remind you that alternative rock music still has myriad new and exciting corners left to explore.'
The Line of Best Fit 'In an industry of speed meetings and shmoozing, Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial is a showcase festival withs its priorities in check . . . Left of the Dial is a European showcase festival without the biz-baggage and fatigue of many of its peers, in turn affording them a refreshed sense of discovery and genuine fun.'
Beats Per Minute 'Throughout its steady growth, Left of the Dial has maintained its status as a remarkably artist friendly event . . . Even better is the sheer density of artists that bring something compelling and/or exciting to the table.'
Sound of Violence 'Perhaps the best emerging music festival in Europe'
Under the Radar Mag 'Left of the Dial lives up to its leftfield reputation, summarising Rotterdam’s bold spirit and providing a seemingly endless roster of essential artists you need to know. By placing the emphasis on a constant stream of next-gen names bound for big things rather than relying on major names or obvious headlines, revellers can enjoy a non-stop high-quality experience.'
WhyNow 'There’s buckets of fun and unconventional frolics to be had at Left of the Dial, but the onus is firmly on showcasing new alternative artists you need to know, or will be kicking yourself that you didn’t know sooner . . . Left of the Dial has rightly earned its place on the annual calendar due to its emphasis on exceptional new music.'
Tsugi 'Are you going to Left of the Dial? Oh! (laughs) We were invited twice, you’re going to have a blast!' Chalk’s bassist told us, while another member of the Irish band proudly showed off the festival’s t-shirt'
3voor12 'het is onbeperkt ontdekken in Rotterdam, ieder jaar weer'
Dansende Beren day 1, day 2, day 3 'Het stadsfestival gaat dit jaar zijn zesde editie in en groeide door de jaren heen uit tot het vaste adres voor iedereen die nieuwsgierig is naar nieuwe bands, maar zich evengoed wil vergapen aan gelauwerde nicheartiesten. De eerste festivaldag startte met veel energie en bood weer heel wat uiteenlopende snoepjes die in de smaak vielen.'
Add To Wantlist 'The programmers of Left of the Dial deserve all the praise for this year’s lineup, which caused us quite a bit of choice stress.'
Alvin Row TikTok interviews with artists.
Musikabend 674.fm German radio show with a special on the festival
Boogaloo Radio London Radio show taking over Rotterdam's Operator Radio for Left of the Dial.
Konzerttagebuch - 'It's just fun to see bands on their first live steps. Many will make the jump to other festivals in 2025.'
Musiczine 'Het is duidelijk dat de organisatoren een goed oog en oor hebben voor opkomend talent.'
Luminous Dash 'Van 17 tot 19 oktober was Rotterdam opnieuw de zaligmakende verzamelplek voor de muzikale toekomst . . . een chaotisch maar onovertroffen showcasefestival met zowat 130 bands die 2, 3 of 4 keer zouden optreden gespreid over een 25-tal podia.'
Muziscene 'En opnieuw heel veel bands die hun dankbaarheid uitspreken dat ze hier mogen spelen – ‘this is the best festival in the world’.'
For press registrations please email: press@leftofthedial.nl
