June 15, 2001 15:52

NAPSTER NET DANCE SPONSORSHIP

The new fest will feature a changing line-up of dance heavyweights including Armand Van Helden and Roni Size...

NAPSTER is set to co-sponsor a dance music tour in North America this summer.

The Internet file-swapping company will be joined by co-sponsors the Xbox video game system in putting on Mekka Entertainment's North American electronic music tour this summer.

The new dance music fest will tour across the US and Canada through late August and early September featuring a changing line-up that will include guest spots from Paul Oakenfold, Roni Size, Armand Van Helden, BT, Danny Tenaglia, Gatecrasher resident Max Graham, DJ Rap, Deep Dish and LTJ Bukem among others.

Each event is expected to host between 15,000 and 30,000 fans and details of the dates and venues are expected to be announced next week.

Check back to NME.COM for more details.