Cult New York party Dance.Here.Now (a regular Thursday nighter at Cielo promoted by Rob Fernandez and Benny Soto) will evolve into a big name-DJ, open air festival this summer for the first time.

The Governors Island extravaganza, running for four nights, promises an epic six-hour set from Paul Van Dyk on July 1, Fatboy Slim and James Zabiela on July 2 (the Saturday), Benny Benassi and Laidback Luke on July 3, and house legend Victor Calderone on closing date July 4 (alongside Nicole Moudaber and Nicolas Matar).

In association with Pacha New York, Cielo, Glo Fridays and Massive Event, the Dance.Here.Now festival will provide ferry transport for guests (from Manhattan); its daily parties are set to kick-off late afternoon and wind down on the stroke of midnight. Check www.danceherenowfestival.com for further details.