The Sudoeste Festival (Portuguese pronunciation: [suˈðwɛʃtɨ]), currently named MEO Sudoeste for sponsorship reasons, is a music festival that takes places annually since 1997, in August, in Odemira, in the southwest of Portugal. It is organized by live entertainment company Música no Coração and is currently sponsored by the Portuguese telecommunications company MEO.

MEO Sudoeste
Entrance and main stage, in 2007
GenreHip hop, pop, EDM, reggae, rock, alternative rock, electronic
Location(s)Herdade da Casa Branca, São Teotónio, Odemira, Portugal
Years active1997–present
Websitewww.meosudoeste.pt/en

The festival started as a rock festival. Over the years, it has featured a considerable variety of headliners, such as Anitta, Marilyn Manson, Blur, Sonic Youth, The Cure, UB40, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Oasis, Daft Punk, Björk, Faith No More, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. It had a stage dedicated to reggae music from 2005 to 2013. In the early 2010s, it gradually changed its musical focus to mainly hip-hop, mainstream pop and electronic dance music.

Editions

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1997

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The first edition of the Sudoeste Festival happened on 8, 9 and 10 August 1997. Its main sponsor was Sagres beer.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 1997
8 August 9 August 10 August

1998

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The second edition took place on 7, 8 and 9 August 1998. The main sponsor was Sagres.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 1998
7 August 8 August 9 August

1999

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The third edition took place on 6, 7 and 8 August 1999. The main sponsor was Sagres.[1]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 1999
6 August 7 August 8 August

2000

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The fourth edition took place on 4, 5 and 6 August 2000. The main sponsor was Sagres.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2000
4 August 5 August 6 August

2001

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The fifth edition was the first with a duration of 4 days, taking place between 2 and 5 August 2001. The main sponsor was Sagres.[2]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2001
2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August

2002

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The sixth edition took place between 1 and 4 August 2002. The main sponsor was Sagres beer.[3]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2002
1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August

2003

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The seventh edition took place between 7 and 10 August 2003. The main sponsor was Optimus.[3]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2003
7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August

2004

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The eighth edition took place between 5 and 8 August 2004. The main sponsor was Optimus.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2004
5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August
Main Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
  • Adrian Sherwood Soundsystem
  • Manasseh Hi-Fi
  • Dubadelic Vibrations
  • Dezperados
  • Mr. Gentleman & The Far East Band
  • Navio Negreiro
  • Zen
  • More República Masónia
  • Bunnyranch
  • DJ AL (The Deal)
  • Koop (DJ set)
  • Two Banks of Four
  • Mike Stellar
  • Melo D
  • Sloppy Joe
  • Oioai
  • DJ Vargas
  • Gomo
  • Mercado Negro
  • Loto
  • Plaza
  • The Ultimate Architects

2005

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The ninth edition took place between 4 and 7 August 2005. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2005
4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Positive Vibes Stage

2006

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The tenth edition was held between 3 and 6 August 2006. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2006
3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Positive Vibes Stage
  • Supersonic (02:00)
  • Max Romeo (00:15)
  • Jahcoustix (22:00)
  • One Sun Tribe (20:45)
  • Firestarter Soundsystem (02:10)
  • Jimmy Cliff (00:15)
  • Quaiss Kitir (22:15)
  • Sir Giant (20:45)

2007

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All the stages of the Sudoeste Festival, in 2007

The 11th edition was held between 2 and 5 August 2007. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2007
2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Positive Vibes Stage
  • Sounds Portugueses (02:00)
  • Saian Supa Crew (00:15)
  • Martin Jondo (22:00)
  • Stepacide (20:45)

2008

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The 12th edition was held between 6 and 10 August 2008. The main sponsor was TMN.[4]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2008
6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Positive Vibes Stage

2009

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The 13th edition was held between 6 and 9 August 2009. The main sponsor was TMN.[5]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2009
5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Sapo Positive Vibes Stage
  • Marrokan & The Charly Skank Band

2010

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The 14th edition was held between 4 and 8 August 2010. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2010
4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August
TMN Stage
  • 2ManyDJs
  • Zé Pedro and Dr. Ramos
  • Zé Miguel Nora
  • Nuno Reis
Planeta SW Stage
Positive Vibes Stage

2011

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The 15th edition was held between 3 and 7 August 2011. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2011
3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August
TMN Stage
Planeta Sudoeste Stage
Positive Vibes Stage
Groovebox Stage
  • Raresh
  • Cassy
  • João Maria & António Alves
  • Miguel Neto
  • Rui Vargas & André Cascais
  • Mara Trax
  • Zip
  • Richie Hawtin
  • Hello? Repete SS
  • Stereo Addiction
  • Freshkitos

2012

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The 16th edition was held between 1 and 5 August 2012. The main sponsor was TMN.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2012
1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August
TMN Stage
Groovebox Stage
  • Rui Vargas & André Cascais
  • Dorian Paic
  • João Maria
  • Wraygunn
  • Miguel Neto
  • Tensnake
  • The Twelves
  • Ramboiage
MEO Reggae Box Stage

2013

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The 17th edition was held between 7 and 11 August 2013. The main sponsor was MEO.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2013
7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August
MEO Stage
Moche Room Stage
  • DJ Vibe
  • Rui Vargas & André Cascais
  • João Maria
  • Karetus
  • Ninja Kore
  • FunkYou2
  • Goldierocks
  • Xinobi Da Chick
  • Branko
  • Mind Da Gap
  • Orelha Negra
  • Regula
  • Kura
  • Henri Josh
  • FunkYou2
  • Tiago Santos
Moche Vibrations Stage
  • Jugglerz Sound vs Warrior Sound
  • Spit Fyah Sound
  • Don Carlos
  • The Uprising
Santa Casa Stage
  • Long Way to Alaska
  • Dengaz
  • Frankie Chavez
  • D.A.M.A.
  • Kumpania Algazarra
  • João Só
  • Salto
  • Ana Free

2014

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The 18th edition was held between 6 and 10 August 2014. The main sponsor was MEO.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2014
6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August
MEO Stage
Moche Room Stage
  • DJ Overule
  • DJ Glue
  • Zona 5
  • Sensi
  • Rui Vargas
  • DJ Bl3nd
  • Miss Sheila
  • Dengaz
Santa Casa Stage
  • Jimmy P
  • NGA
  • Melech Mechaya
  • Time For T
  • Diabo na Cruz
  • Los Waves
  • Asterisco Cardinal Bomba Caveira
  • Maria Bradshaw

2015

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The 19th edition was held between 5 and 9 August 2015. The main sponsor was MEO.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2015
5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August
MEO Stage
Moche Room Stage
  • Juicy M
  • Jordy Dazz
  • Mundo Secreto
  • DJ Oder
  • King Kong
  • DJ Ride
  • Mundo Segundo & Sam the Kid
  • Tribruto
  • Mike El Nite
  • DJ Bl3nd
  • TV Noise
  • NTS
Santa Casa Stage
  • Mundo Segundo
  • João Só
  • Alberto Indio
  • Frankie Chavez
  • Sara Paço
  • Tom Mash

2016

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The 20th edition was held between 3 and 7 August 2016. The main sponsor was MEO.[6]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2016
3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August
MEO Stage
Moche Room Stage
  • Big Nelo & B26
  • Slimcutz & Ace
  • DJ Overule
  • Vondi Carlo
  • Pete Kingsman
  • Ben Ambergen
  • Deejay Telio & Deedz B
Santa Casa Stage

2017

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The 21st edition was held between 1 and 5 August 2017. The main sponsor was MEO.[7]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2017
1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August
MEO Stage
Moche Room Stage
  • Piruka
  • Andrezo
  • JêPê
  • A-Gold
  • CRI$E
  • HYPE MYKE
  • Liga Knock Out
  • Putzgrilla
  • Malabá
  • ProfJam
  • Leandro 300
  • Liga Knock Out
  • Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman
  • Stereossauro
  • Van Breda
  • SaÍdos Da Casca
  • Liga Knock Out
Santa Casa Stage
  • GROGnation
  • Valas
  • Sebastián Yatra
  • Mika Mendes
SuperBock Stage
  • DJ Overule
  • DJ Ride

2018

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The 22nd edition was held between 8 and 11 August 2018. The main sponsor was MEO.[7]

On 9 August, Wet Bed Gang and KURA replaced Hardwell, which cancelled his performance due to sickness.[8]

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2018
8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August
MEO Stage
LG Stage
  • Eva RapDiva
  • Papillon
  • Rich Fellas

2019

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The 23rd edition was held between 7 and 10 August 2019. The main sponsor was MEO.

Lineup of Sudoeste Festival 2019
7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August
MEO Stage
LG Stage
  • X-Tense
  • Spliff
  • Mike Lyte
  • ÁTOA
  • Biya
  • Mi Casa
  • João Moniz

References

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  1. ^ "Ao vivo... Festival do Sudoeste 1999" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Ao vivo... Festival do Sudoeste" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "File:Sudoesteticket2.jpg – MuseWiki: Supermassive wiki for the band Muse". www.musewiki.org. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. ^ "BLITZ – Festival Sudoeste começa hoje: veja os horários". Jornal blitz (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Blog do Zig: Festival Sudoeste 2009 – Cartaz". Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Festivais 2016 - MEO Sudoeste 2016".
  7. ^ a b "MEO Sudoeste – Site Oficial – Zambujeira do Mar 06 a 10 Agosto 2014". www.meosudoeste.pt. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014.
  8. ^ Observador. "Hardwell cancela atuação no Meo Sudoeste devido a "doença súbita"". Observador (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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