The dream started in May 2014, where the first figments of an idea for an annual event started to pour forth and multiply. These figments eventually fermented into the first ever Bolsoul on 7th-14th October 2015 featuring Jarrod Lawson, Tracy Hamlin and Rose Vincent as our live artists.
Since then, Bolsoul has provided a tradition of featuring many new upcoming artists and established veterans over the years and we are proud to have welcomed Roberto Angrisani, Chris Ballin, Trina Broussard, Cornell C.C. Carter, Darien Dean, Princess Freesia, Laura Jackson, Romina Johnson, Janine Johnson, Glenn Jones, Joe Leavy, Rachel Matthews, Tahira Memory, Cool Million, Tony Momrelle, Carmichael Music Lover, Alicia Myers, Soulpersona, Keni Stevens, Molly Tentarelli, Eli Thompson, Kim Tibbs and Tanqueray Hayward.

Bolsoul has also been lucky enough to attract most of the biggest DJs in the Soul world over the last 10 years including Akim B, Andrea Robertson, Ash Selector, Bigger, Bob Povey, Carl Webster, Chris Box, Chris Phillips, Clinton Cambridge, Dan D, Dave Ryan, DJ Friction, DJ Hughie, DJ Spen, Eddie Piller, Ellie Cee, Fitzroy, Fitzroy Williams, Franklin Sinclair, Greg Edwards, Ian Dewhirst, Jester Groove, Jigs, Jim Hargreaves, Jim Jackson, Jon Jules, June Furlong, Kenny B, Kevin Oxberry, Kingpinn, Lin Taylor, Marcus Bee, Mark Merry, Markus Kater, Mick Farrer, Mike Stephens, Natasha 'Kitty Kat' Probert, Paul Garland, Paul Goldsmith, Paul Mac, Paul Ross, Phil Levene, Ralph Tee, Roger Moore, Roger Williams, Sofiane Hadjazi, Steve Aggasild, Steve Collins, Steve Hobbs, Steve King, Terry Jones, Thierry B, Trevor Cox and 2 Damn Funky.

As per usual the hotel, the facilities, the incredible location of Bolsoul and the warmth of the Croatian people have been key factors in the success of Bolsoul and we’re blessed to be working with the Blue Sun organization who sure know how to run beautiful hotels and resorts. In 2021 we moved the event from the Elaphusa Hotel to the Borak Hotel which is now 100% exclusive for Bolsoul and which has undoubtably made the event even more of an inclusive experience for everyone.

And so, as we approach the 10th Anniversary of Bolsoul, we are still filled with the same enthusiasm that we had way back in 2014 when Bolsoul was still a dream yet to be fulfilled. That dream turned into a decade of fun, friends, laughter, sunshine, beautiful music and good times and long may that continue.
Here’s to the next 10 years!
Carl & Ian X