MEO Sudoeste

MEO Sudoeste (Portuguese pronunciation: [suˈðwɛʃtɨ]; currently also known as Sudoeste)[1] is a large, five-day music festival that began in 1997, taking place every August in Odemira, in southern Portugal. It is currently sponsored by telcom company, Meo. The festival has three stages which play different music simultaneously.

MEO Sudoeste
GenreRock, Pop, Hip hop, EDM
Location(s)Odemira, Alentejo, Portugal
Years active1997–present
Websitewww.meosudoeste.pt/en

In the 2006 festival, the main stage (Palco TMN) had such acts as The Prodigy, Daft Punk, Zero 7 (with José González), Brazilian Girls, Long Beach Shortbus and Madness, among others. The second stage (Mundo Sudoeste) featured Breakestra, Afrika Bambaataa, José González, and many others. The style of the second stage is more alternative than that of the main stage.

Festival Sudoeste, exterior space
Festival Sudoeste (SW), entrance and main stage

The third stage (Palco Positive Vibes) is a reggae-orientated area. In 2006, Jimmy Cliff, Israel Vibration, Anthony B and other prominent reggae artists performed there.

Camping is free for anyone who purchases a four-night ticket. During the day, the festival features a jazz bar and a free shuttle service to the nearby town of Zambujeira do Mar for shopping, eating, and beach activities.

1997, first edition

The 1997 edition went through the 8, 9 and 10 August . It was mainly sponsored by 'Cerveja Sagres' (Sagres beer).

Artists attending Sudoeste 1997
8 August
9 August
10 August

1998

The 1998 Festival went through 7, 8 and 9 August. It was sponsored by Sagres.

Artists attending Sudoeste 1998

7 August: The Cure, Therapy?, Ratos de Porao, Sergio Godinho, Family, Three and a Quarter, Hipnotica

8 August: Sonic Youth, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Yo La Tengo, Pinhead Society, Los Tomatoes, Blue Orange Juice, Velveteen

9 August: Silence 4, PJ Harvey, Portishead, Placebo, Cool Train Crew, Kintaldo Dub

2002

The 2002 Festival took place between the 1 and 4 August.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2002

1 August: Rinocerôise, Beta Band, Belle & Sebastian

2 August: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thievery Corporation, Air, Chemical Brothers

3 August: Orishas, Alanis Morissette, Peter Murphy

4 August: Blasted Mechanism, Muse, The Cure

2003

The 2003 edition went through the 7th, 8, 9 and 10 August .

Artists attending Sudoeste 2003

2004

The 2004 edition went through the 5th, 6, 9 and 8 August . It was mainly sponsored by Optimus and was called 'Optimus Sudoeste'.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2004

2005

The 2005 edition went through the 4th, 5, 6 and 7 of August. TMN, one of Portugal's cellphone company, sponsored the festival, naming it 'TMN Sudoeste'.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2005
Palco TMNPalco Planeta SudoestePalco Positive Vibes
4 August
5 August
6 August
7 August

2006

The 2006 edition went through the 3rd, 4, 5 and 6 August .

It was mainly sponsored by TMN and was called 'TMN Sudoeste'.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2006
Palco TMNPalco Planeta SudoestePalco Positive Vibes
3 August
  • DJ Marlboro (03:30)
  • Gentleman (01:55)
  • Mattafix (00:35)
  • Animal Liberation Orchestra (23:15)
  • Brazilian Girls (22:05)
  • Souls Of Fire (21:00)
  • Gaiteiros de Lisboa (20:00)
  • Stereo Addiction (03:30)
  • Afrika Bambaataa (01:20)
  • Seu Jorge (23:55)
  • The Kooks (22:45)
  • The Twilight Singers com Mark Lanegan (21:35)
  • White Buffalo (20:30)
  • Pedro Tochas (stand-up)
4 August
  • DJ Nuno Reis (03:30)
  • X-Wife (02:35)
  • Brakes (01:25)
  • Toranja (00:05)
  • Dengue Fever (23:00)
  • Nouvelle Vague (21:40)
  • Cibelle (20:30)
  • Linda Martini (19:00)
  • Oioai (18:00)
  • Hiena (17:00)
  • Supersonic (02:00)
  • Max Romeo (00:15)
  • Jahcoustix (22:00)
  • One Sun Tribe (20:45)
5 August
  • Dezperados (03:00)
  • Buraka Som Sistema (01:50)
  • WhoMadeWho (01:40)
  • Loto (23:30)
  • Los de Abajo (21:40)
  • Pedro Luis e a Parede (20:30)
  • Houdini Blues (19:00)
  • Rock Group Tiger (18:00)
  • If Lucy Fell (17:00)
  • Firestarter Soundsystem (02:10)
  • Jimmy Cliff (00:15)
  • Quaiss Kitir (22:15)
  • Sir Giant (20:45)
6 August
  • Rui Vargas (03:10)
  • Ivan Smagghe (01:20)
  • Breakestra (23:50)
  • The Legendary Tiger Man (22:40)
  • Final Fantasy (21:40)
  • José Gonzaléz (20:30)
  • Kalibrados (19:00)
  • Factos Reais (18:00)
  • Olivetree (17:00)
  • Pow Pow Movement (02:00)
  • Israel Vibration (00:15)
  • Anthony B. (22:20)
  • Prince Wadada (20:45)

2007

The 2007 edition went through the 2nd, 3, 4 and 5 August . It was mainly sponsored by TMN and was called 'TMN Sudoeste'.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2007
Palco TMNPalco Planeta SudoestePalco Positive Vibes
2 August
  • Nuno Reis 04h30 – 05h30
  • 2 Djs do C*** 03h30 -04h20
  • Noisettes 02h10 – 03h10
  • Wraygunn 00h50 – 01h40
  • Camera Obscura 23h20 – 00h20
  • Loney Dear 21h50 – 22h50
  • Filarmonica Gil 20h40 – 21h25
  • Claud 19h30 – 20h15
  • Cassius 01h00 – 02h00
3 August
  • Mary B 03h50 – 05h10
  • Mary Ann Hobbs 02h30 – 03h40
  • Bonde do Rolê 00h50 – 02h10
  • Data Rock 23h20 – 00h20
  • Balla (musician) 22h00 – 22h50
  • Os Lambas 20h45 – 21h30
  • Nástio Mosquito 19h30 – 20h15
  • Manif3stos 20h45 – 21h30
  • Soldiers of Jah Army 22h00 – 23h30
  • Steel Pulse 00h15 – 01h45
  • General Levy + Robbo Ranx 02h00 – 05h00
4 August
  • Australian Pink Floyd Show 02:30 – 03:30
  • Groove Armada 00:50 – 02:10
  • The Streets 23:30 – 00:30
  • Sam the Kid 22:20 – 23:10
  • Sérgio Godinho 21:10 – 22:00
  • Air Traffic 20:00 – 20:50
  • Hugo Santana 04h20 – 05h20
  • Sonic Júnior 03h10 – 04h10
  • Vanessa da Mata 01h50 – 02h50
  • Koop 00h20 – 01h20
  • Patrick Wolf 22h50 – 23h50
  • Sondre Lerche 21h20 – 22h20
  • Tiago Bettencourt 20h05 – 20h50
  • Eta Carinae 19h00 – 19h40
  • Stepacide 20h45 – 21h30
  • Martin Jondo 22h00 – 23h30
  • Saian Supa Crew 00h15 – 01h45
  • Sounds Portugueses 02h00 – 05h00
5 August
  • Rui Vargas 04h20 – 05h20
  • Stereo Addiction 03h20 – 04h10
  • The National 02h00 – 03h00
  • Trail of Dead 00h30 – 01h30
  • Of Montreal 23h00 – 00h00
  • Guillemots 21h30 – 22h30
  • Tara Perdida 20h15 – 21h00
  • 2008 19h00 – 19h45
  • Alioune K 20h45 – 21h30
  • Yellowman 22h00 – 23h30
  • Tiken Jah Fakoly 00h15 – 01h45
  • Pow Pow Movement 02h00 – 05h00

2008

Sudoeste 2008 went between 7 and 10 August. The official sponsor was TMN. During this edition, a fourth stage was established: Kubik, Samsung Experience. Only Lonely Bon Jovi Cover

2009

BryanAdams Cover

2010

I Need Your Love (Calvin Harris Cover)

2011

Artists attending Sudoeste 2006
Stage TMNStage Santa CasaStage GrooveBoxStage Positive Vibes
3 August
4 August
  • Dj Enigma
  • Faya Fex
  • Richie Spice
  • Asian Dub Foundation
  • Like the Man Said
5 August
  • Raresh
  • Cassy
  • João Maria & António Alves
  • Miguel Neto
  • Sentinel
  • Big Badda Boom
  • Junior Kelly
  • Queen Ifrica feat. Tony Rebel
  • Bloco Bleque
6 August
  • Rui Vargas & André Cascais
  • Mara Trax
  • Zip
  • Agir
  • Tony Matterhorn
  • Nu Bai
  • Alpha Blondy
  • Mr. Vegas

2012

The 2012 edition went through the 1st, 2, 3, 4 and 5 August . It was mainly sponsored by TMN and was called 'TMN Sudoeste'.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2012
Palco TMNPalco GrooveboxPalco MEO Reggae Box
1 August
2 August
  • Rui Vargas & André Cascais
  • Dorian Paic
  • João Maria
  • Wraygunn
  • Miguel Neto
  • Tensnake Live
  • The Twelves
  • Ramboiage
  • Saxon Sound
  • Lee "Scratch" Perry, Max Romeo & The Congos
  • Half Pint + Cornell Campbell + Far East Band
  • Freddy Locks
3 August
  • Irration Stepas
  • Dreadzone
  • Jamaican Legends feat. Bitty McLean
  • UrbanVibsz
4 August
  • Overproof SoundSystem
  • Jah Mason, Fantan Mojah and The Dub Akom Band
  • Little Roy
  • Chapa Dux
5 August
  • Andy C
  • Borgore
  • DJ Ride
  • Nuno Forte B2B Alif
  • Dogz United B2B Jamie Boy
  • Balkan Beatbox
  • Throes + The Shine
  • DJ Slimcutz B2B DJ D-One

2013

The 2013 edition will be 7th, 8, 9, 10 and 11 August. It was mainly sponsored by MEO and is called MEO Sudoeste - www.meosudoeste.pt.

Artists attending Sudoeste 2013
Stage MEOStage Moche RoomStage Moche Vibrations
7 August
8 August
9 August
10 August
11 August

2014

Artists attending Sudoeste 2006
Stage MeoMoche RoomStage Santa Casa
6 August
7 August
  • DJ Riot
  • Octa Push
  • Dealema
  • XEG
  • Orelha Negra
  • Dillaz
  • GROGNation
  • Jimmy P
  • NGA
8 August
  • Melech Mechaya
  • Time For T
9 August
  • DJ Overule
  • DJ Glue
  • Zona 5
  • Sensi
  • Diabo na Cruz
  • Los Waves
10 August
  • Rui Vargas
  • DJ Bl3nd
  • Miss Sheila
  • Dengaz
  • Asterisco Cardinal Bomba Caveira
  • Maria Bradshaw

2015

Artists attending Sudoeste 2006
Stage MeoMoche RoomStage Santa Casa
5 August
6 August
  • Juicy M
  • Jordy Dazz
  • Mundo Secreto
7 August
  • Julian Jordan
  • Blinders
  • Yannick Afroman
8 August
  • DJ Oder
  • King Kong
  • DJ Ride
  • Mundo Segundo & Sam the Kid
  • Tribruto
  • Mike El Nite
  • Mundo Segundo
  • João Só
  • Alberto Indio
9 August
  • DJ Bl3nd
  • TV Noise
  • NTS
  • Frankie Chavez
  • Sara Paço
  • Tom Mash

2016

Artists attending Sudoeste 2016 [2]
Stage MeoMoche RoomStage Santa Casa
3 August
4 August
  • Big Nelo & B26
  • Slimcutz & Ace
5 August
  • Orelha Negra
6 August
  • DJ Overule
  • Vondi Carlo
7 August
  • Pete Kingsman
  • Ben Ambergen
  • Deejay telio & deedz B

2017

Artists attending Sudoeste 2017 [3]
MEO StageMoche X SpotLG StageSuper Bock Stage
1 August
  • DJ Overule
  • DJ Ride
2 August
  • Piruka
  • Andrezo
  • JêPê
  • A-Gold
  • CRI$E
  • HYPE MYKE
  • Liga Knock Out
3 August
  • Putzgrilla
  • Malabá
  • ProfJam
  • Leandro 300
  • Liga Knock Out
4 August
  • GROGnation
  • Valas
5 August
  • Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman
  • Stereossauro
  • Van Breda
  • SaÍdos Da Casca
  • Liga Knock Out
  • Sebastián Yatra
  • Mika Mendes

2018

On 9 August, Wet Bed Gang and KURA replaced Hardwell, which cancelled his performance due to sickness.[4]

Artists attending Sudoeste 2018 [5]
MEO StageLG Stage by Mega Hits
8 August
9 August
  • Eva RapDiva
  • Papillon
  • Rich Fellas
10 August
11 August

2019

Artists attending Sudoeste 2019 [6]
MEO StageLG Stage by Mega Hits
7 August
8 August
  • X-Tense
  • Spliff
  • Mike Lyte
9 August
10 August
  • ÁTOA
  • Biya
  • Mi Casa
  • João Moniz
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