EVENTS
An EDM Show is Going Down at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza—But You Can’t Go
As the live music industry continues to mutate into a Frankenstein-like monster of drive-in shows, pod concerts, and quasi-legal raves in the wake of COVID-19, the livestreaming landscape remains as robust as ever. Considering the virus’ unwavering impact on our beloved music scene, artists and event promoters have adapted to a digital lifestyle to offer fans unique streaming experiences, reaching them during a time when they simply can’t connect via live music. Enter Cercle, a prominent dance music event brand who is hosting a show at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On Monday, October 26th, Cercle will stream a performance live from Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza. However, in order to comply with safety guidelines, Léger’s sh...
Robyn Announced as Musical Headliner of Upcoming Adult Swim Virtual Festival
Electronic music icon Robyn is one of a bevy of artists set to appear at Adult Swim‘s upcoming virtual festival. In addition to the fabled “Dancing On My Own” artist, whose musical performance is slated as “Robyn Presents Club Domo,” the fest will include heavy metal band Mastodon as well as exclusive livestreams with talent from Rick and Morty and The Eric Andre Show. Fans can also expect comedy, panels, and meet-and-greets as well as exclusive festival merchandise and “unexpected surprises,” according to Deadline. Adult Swim Fans of hip-hop super duo Run the Jewels are also in for a treat. The Adult Swim Festival will feature the exclusive world premiere of the Run The Jewels x Cyberpunk 2077 musi...
New Theater and Rave Fusion Show Explores the History of Women in UK Grime
For one night only, theater and rave are coming together under one roof, all in the name of grime. Lil.Miss.Lady, a UK show that is “part rave, part drama,” according to its website, will stream live on October 23rd, including pre- and post-show DJ sets from DJ Kaylee Kay, who is also mixing the show live. During its 60-minute run time, Lil.Miss.Lady tells the story of a woman MC finding her way in the male-dominated world of grime music. Written and directed by Dominic Garfield, it was inspired by interviews with women who played a formative role in the genre, including Lady Stush, Lioness, Queenie and Baby Blue. Event attendees will venture from the early stages of jungle through the evolving sounds of garage, sub-low, funky house, dubstep and grime, set ...
Insomniac Announces In-Person 2020 Halloween Festival
Insomniac has announced an in-person Halloween festival in Florida amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Boo! Orlando is scheduled for Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st at Orlando’s Lot 54 at The Vanguard. Friday night will feature performances from Carnage, Loud Luxury, SayMyName, ATLiens, and Jinx while Saturday’s billing boasts Valentino Khan, Nitti Gritti, Schade, Sloth, and a yet-to-be-named surprise artist. As those in the live music industry continue to experience the pitfalls of the virus’ impact, shows like this may become more frequent in the coming months. It’s important to note that a lot of artists depend on booking fees to generate income, and since streaming isn’t exactly a cash cow, many of them feel they must resume to...
Gud Vibrations’ Virtual Music Festival Is Now Live
Gud Vibrations label heads NGHTMRE and SLANDER took to social media last week to announce their debut virtual fest, Virtual Vibes Music Festival. The show has just begun, so strap in and prepare for six hours of bone-crushing bass and fresh sets from some of the best bass music acts around. The lineup for Virtual Vibes Music Festival features both NGHTMRE and SLANDER as well as Gud Vibrations favorites SVDDEN DEATH, Wavedash, and Kraysh. SLANDER is opening the night while SVDDEN DEATH will be closing things out from 12:30AM to 1:30AM PT. Fans hoping for unreleased music should be head over heels after SLANDER confirmed they’ll be playing out some new tunes. We can only hope the rest of the lineup will follow suit. FOLLOW GUD VIBRATIONS: Website: gudvibrations...
ADE Shares Programming Schedule for Virtual 2020 Edition
Thanks to the unrelenting wrath of COVID-19, the road to ADE 2020 has been a rocky one. After cancelling the in-person iteration due to the impact of the virus and announcing a virtual edition, the organizers of the prestigious electronic music conference have unveiled the programming schedule for the brand’s first-ever digital event. Dubbed “ADE Online,” the conference is a free, immersive virtual conference featuring livestreamed performances, interactive workshops, masterclasses, DJ sets, films and documentaries, and shows from the ADE Specials arm. In early September, ADE announced that it was moving forward with a number of “Covid-proof seated concerts” to flesh out the ADE Specials program, including shows at Bimhuis, Concertgebouw, Melkweg, Pa...
Africa Tech Festival 2020 Speakers Announced
AfricaCom and AfricaTech are anchor events of the new Africa Tech Festival, which will take place – online – from 10-12 November this year. Acknowledged as the world’s largest Africa-focused digital infrastructure and emerging tech event, the Africa Tech Festival has always attracted a stellar line-up of critical thinkers, analysts, futurists, keynote and inspirational speakers. 2020 will more than deliver on that reputation, with a stimulating array of visionary industry presenters, raconteurs and even some sporting greats. The Africa Tech Festival kicks off with an opening keynote address by Abe Wakama, founder and CEO of African Innovator Group, who will chair the keynote sessions on Tuesday 10th November. Below are just some of the more than 200 speakers who will be joining...
Light at the End of the Tunnel: 15 EDM Shows to Look Forward to in 2021
2020 has been—for lack of a better term—a dumpster fire. It’s been a miserable year, marred by an unrelenting virus that continues to suck the soul out of the live music scene like a Dementor. However, myriad concerts and festivals have already been announced for 2021, serving as a light at the end of a tunnel that seemed bleakly boundless following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these shows are not set in stone due to the uncertainty of the virus’ impact and the mercurial safety ordinances instated by the government, fans can certainly hold out hope. Here are 15 EDM shows to look forward to in 2021, courtesy of the EDM.com staff. March 27: Chase & Status (DJ Set) at Victoria Warehouse Dimension, My Nu Leng, Notion, and Bou round out an absolutely massive lineup—...
Steve Aoki Announces First Ever Drive-In Concert
How much wiper fluid would it take to remove a splattered cake from a windshield? Barnstorming DJ, music producer, and cake-hurler Steve Aoki has announced his first-ever drive-in concert. Drive-in shows have become the new norm during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no surprise that one of the most popular artists in dance music has thrown his hat into the vehicular rave ring. Aoki will be descending on the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Henry County, Georgia on November 13th, 2020, bringing dubstep don Riot Ten along for the metaphorical ride. While the show of course offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience, it also represents a good opportunity for target practice for Aoki, whose arm is probably rusty after so much time in quarantine. How far can he hurl a cake,...
Watch The Flaming Lips Perform to an Audience in Giant Bubbles
In something out of a Black Mirror episode, psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips have hosted a concert wherein everyone was encapsulated in giant bubbles. Lips frontman Wayne Coyne has been using a bubble over the course of his career to walk on top of crowds, but the Oklahoma City show marks the first time the band has required fans to utilize them on a large scale. While the globes were primarily used to thwart a potential spread of COVID-19, they also offered quite a live music experience. More importantly, the use of the bubbles offers a glimpse into what the immediate future of concerts could look like as many regions continue to struggle to navigate the convoluted process of reopening. Check out footage from the unprecedented show below. Prior to the show, Coyn...
Insomniac Announces 2021 Return of EDC Mexico and Dates
The EDM festival scene is officially on the mend heading into 2021. The latest major festival brand to announce its return is EDC Mexico. One of Latin America’s biggest fests, the 8th edition of EDC Mexico is officially scheduled to make its grand return on April 16th, 17th and 18th, 2021. While the news is certainly welcome, it’s important to note that 2021 festivals are nowhere near guaranteed due to the uncertainty of the impact of COVID-19. At the time of this article’s publishing, Insomniac has yet to announce a lineup. However, fans can certainly expect a monster bill considering the 2020 iteration featured Diplo, David Guetta, Zeds Dead, Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, NGHTMRE, Madeon, and TOKiMONSTA, among many others. Check out the announcement below, courtesy o...
Watch Oliver Heldens Perform at McLaren Racing’s Mocktoberfest Virtual Afterparty
Over the weekend, Oliver Heldens headlined a virtual afterparty for McLaren Racing after the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix in Nürburg, Germany. Dubbed Mocktoberfest, the digital event was co-hosted by the tobacco-free nicotine pouch producer, VELO. In addition to Heldens, Purple Disco Machine was a featured performer and as a bonus, an exclusive Stanton Warriors track was premiered on the stream. Both sets featured the artists performing in front of green screens with various automotive imagery in the background. As expected, each injected their signature style into the show, perfect to help burn off some of the adrenaline racing fans might have picked up during the Grand Prix. You can watch both Oliver Heldens and Purple Disco Machine’s entire sets from ...
