New year, new line-up, and a fantastic one at that. Confirmed artists include: The Roots, deadmau5, Hot Chip, Modeselektor, James Blake dj, Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin, Amon Tobin’s ISAM, Squarepusher, Nicolas Jaar, Luciano, Azari & III, Jacques Lus Cont, Friendly Fires, Metronomy, John Talabot, Mouse On Mars, BBC Radio 1 presents Annie Mac and guests and showcases from Hyperdub, Brainfeeder and 100% Silk, among others.

As of this year, Sónar has a new payment system, in which there are two installments for purchasing the three-day pass for the festival in Barcelona, with an initial payment of €80 when the booking is made (before March 31st) and a second payment of €75 before May 5th.

Leave your tent behind, as Sónar is a city festival. Here are a few of our suggestions for accommodation in Barcelona

Performance locations are yet to be announced, but the two main locations are already known: by day - CCCB/MACBA (Montalegre,5), by night - Fira Gran Via (M2) L'Hospitalet (Av. Botànica, 62). More information to follow.