The first round of names has been announced for this year's Big Beach Festival in Japan, with Fatboy Slim once again stepping up as a headliner. Carl Cox will drop in for a set. VIVa MUSIC boss Steve Lawler will play as well, joined by Visionquest front man Seth Troxler . As in previous years, the party will take place on two stages at Makurahi Seaside Park, and will draw in something like 20,000 revelers. Proceedings kick off before lunch and run through until 8:30pm. More names are due to be confirmed in the weeks ahead.
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