News // PAUS on Optimus Alive 2012

They are the first Portuguese band confirmed on this year's edition of Optimus Alive.

PAUS, composed by Joaquim Albergaria, Hélio Morais, Makoto Yagyu and João "Shela" Pereira are going to perform on the main stage - Palco Optimus - along with bands like Radiohead and Metronomy, on July 15.

The confirmed names for Optimus Alive'12 are:

• July 13: Stone Roses; Justice and Snow Patrol
• July 14: The Cure and Florence + The Machine
• July 15: Radiohead; Mazzy Star; Metronomy; Caribou and PAUS

Read everything about this festival right here.

News // The Cure on Optimus Alive 2012

The English band The Cure are the newest confirmation to this festival.

The band was confirmed on a Press conference about Optimus Alive'12 becoming part of names like Radiohead, Snow Patrol or Justice.

The Cure are going to perform on July 14th, the same day as Florence And The Machine.

According to Álvaro Covões from Everything is New - responsible for this festival in Algés - The Cure were initially thought to perform on the last year's edition but as their manager revealed Robert Smith decided only to play in one festival, not including Optimus Alive.

On the same press conference, Álvaro Covões revealed big Portuguese names would be announced very soon.

Once again, the festival will have a partnership with CP and you can purchase a daily ticket with the train ticket for Cascais line included for 55€, or a three-day pass for the same line for 111€.
Like the other editions, CP will have special trains after the shows.

Due to setbacks like happened last year, with some concerts being forced to cancel, Everything is New's representative revealed that a new stage was built.

Read all the important information about this festival, clicking here.

News // Snow Patrol on Optimus Alive 2012

The Irish band confirmed their presence on the festival's first day, July 13.

Snow Patrol are the newest confirmation on the first day of Optimus Alive'12. The Irish band is going to perform on the first day, July 13, on the same day as Stone Roses and Justice.

With a new amazing record Fallen Empires, the band return to Portugal after their performance on Rock In Rio in 2010.

Called Out In The Dark is the new single taken from Snow Patrol's sixth album Fallen Empires.

Read all the important informations related with Optimus Alive 2012 right here.


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News // Justice on Optimus Alive 2012

The French duo is the new confirmation of Optimus Alive 2012

The French Justice are going to stage on July 13, playing on the first day of the festival - on the same day as Stone Roses - promoting their second album Audio, Video, Disco, and possibly playing songs like D.A.N.C.E.

The confirmations for Optimus Alive'12 are:

July 13:
Stone Roses
Justice

July 14:
Florence + The Machine

July 15:
Radiohead
Mazzy Star
Metronomy
Caribou

Read all the important informations related with Optimus Alive 2012 right here.

News // Stone Roses on Optimus Alive 2012

The British band Stone Roses is confirmed to Optimus Alive, on Passeio Marítimo de Algés.

(Photo: Pennie Smith)

The band is going to perform on Optimus Alive'12 on July 13. The band confirmed their presence (read here) on the first day of this festival, as headlines for that day.
They've recently announced their return in 2012, confirming a new record and a contract with two labels: Universal in the UK and Columbia on the USA.

Remember Radiohead, Florence + The Machine, Metronomy, Caribou and Mazzy Star are the other confirmations for this festival next edition happening in 2012.
To know more about Optimus Alive 2012 - bands, tickets info and everything else - click here.

News // Caribou on Optimus Alive 2012

The Canadian artist who's recently has work with Radiohead on their remix album, check Mike Bek's post here, is going to perform on July 15.

Caribou is the new confirmation on the Portuguese festival Optimus Alive'12, returning to Portugal after a performance on Paredes de Coura.
The artist is going to stage on the same day as Radiohead, Mazzy Star and Metronomy. The other confirmation is Florence + The Machine on July 14.

Remember the next Optimus Alive is going to happen between July 13 to 15, on Passeio Marítimo de Algés - the same place as the last years.
Check everything about Optimus Alive 2012 edition here.

News // Metronomy on Optimus Alive 2012

This English band is confirmed to the festival, being add to confirmations like Radiohead and Florence and The Machine.

Metronomy are going to be on Optimus Alive 12, on July 15, playing near names like Radiohead and Mazzy Star.

This year, Metronomy released their album English Riviera, ending the year on several lists considering it one of the best albums of the 2011.

This will be Metronomy's second visit to Portugal, participating this year on another Portuguese festival Paredes de Coura.

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News // Florence + The Machine on Optimus Alive 12

Florence and her band return to Algés to perform on Optimus Alive 12.

The new confirmed artist for the Portuguese summer festival Optimus Alive, happening between July 13 to 15, is the British Florence and the Machine.
The project led by Florence Welch is going to play on July 14.

This is the third visit to Portugal, they return after a gig on Aula Magna and performance on Optimus Alive (on a secondary stage) both in 2010.
This show is to promote their recent work Ceremonials.

To know more details about this festival, check our previous posts here.

News // Radiohead on Optimus Alive 2012

Radiohead are officially the first confirmed band on Optimus Alive 2012.

Today the organisation confirmed the first big name to be part of Optimus Alive'12 lineup would be the English band led by Thom Yorke, Radiohead. They are the heads of July 15, the last day of the event.
The news were shared this morning by Everything Is New.

As usual, the festival is going to be on Passeio Marítimo de Algés, in Oeiras, between July 13 to 15.
The tickets are going to be available tomorrow (December 1) on the usual places: 50€ the daily ticket and 99€ the three-day pass - from January 1, thanks to the VAT (IVA) rate change, the prices grow to 53€ (daily) and 105€ (three-day pass).


The Fan Pack Optimus Alive'12 is now available, with the same prices as the tickets. Check the details here. On the press release, the promoter guarantees "Until January 31 all the necessary quantities to exchange the daily ticket for July 15".

This is the first Radiohead gig since 2002, when they gave five shows in Portugal, three on Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon and two on Coliseu do Porto. The latest work was release this year - The King Of Limbs.

News // Tickets for Optimus Alive 2012

The tradicional fan packs - Fan Pack Fnac Optimus Alive - for the Portuguese festival Optimus Alive 2012 are now available on Fnac stores or fnac online.

These packs have tickets for one or three days of that festival, an unique t-shirt and also guarantees the entry to Optimus Alive through an exclusive door.

The available vouchers can be trade for a ticket costing, 50€ for a day (by choice) or 99€ for a three day pass.

There are going to be 5 golden tickets, hidden in 5 aleatory packs. This special ticket will give access to the VIP zone and a guide tour to the stage and backstage.

Remember the next Optimus Alive edition will happen on July 13,14 and 15 and there's no official names but in a few days, the first names will start to come out.