The cream of the world's house and techno scenes will descend on the Black Sea for the three-week long Kazantip Republic festival later this summer.

The ludicrously long event starts on July 31, winding up on August 21 on the Ukraine's Crimean coast.

Confirmed to play so far are Carl Cox, Josh Wink, Ricardo Villalobos, M.A.N.D.Y., Loco Dice, Hybrid, Guy Gerber, Stanton Warriors, Marco Carola, Hybrid, Meat Katie and Fergie.

Labels pitching up too include Get Physical, Poker Flat, Cocoon, Toolroom, Global Underground and Freak N' Chic.

On the site are six dancefloors, 30 bars and two open air spaces.

Details can be found at www.kazantipa.net, though be advised, it's all in Russian.