EVENTS
Mysteryland “Lets Get High” Virtual Festival Will Feature DJs Performing from Hot Air Balloons
Mysteryland is taking virtual festivals to new heights with “Let’s Get High,” their debut digital streaming event that will host 50 artists across 8 channels for 6 hours of all things EDM, broadcasting Saturday, August 29th. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the Netherlands’ longest-running festival had to make adjustments to their original plans. Instead of seeing your favorite DJs playing the massive stages hosted every year at the Floriade terrain, fans will virtually watch various artists performing at jaw-dropping heights from inside a hot air balloon. Catch Joris Voorn, Paul van Dyk, Sander van Doorn, Vunzige Deuntjes Soundsystem, and Sefa soar through the sky throwing down sets you will not want to miss. The stream will feature a wide range of...
A-Trak to Headline Drive-In Show in Southern California
Since mid-March, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced traditional concerts to take an indefinite hiatus. Over the past few months, however, we’ve seen an emergence of drive-in shows to supplement the loss of live music. At the end of August, A-Trak will be headlining a drive-in show in SoCal hosted by GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC. Additionally, GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC has stated this will be the first of many shows in their “Drive-In Dance Party” series. The show will take place on Sunday, August 30th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with DJ Ruckus and DJ Tay James also slated to perform. GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC’s event flier Although some drive-in raves have gone off without a hitch, a handful have failed to host safe and responsible events. Last mont...
KPM Promotions Gears Up to Host Utah’s First EDM Drive-In Show, “Roll’N Rave”
While nothing will ever quite match the energy of a packed outdoor EDM show, drive-in concert organizers across the country are certainly trying their best to find a suitable replacement. Continuing the initiative in Utah is KPM Promotions, who are set to host the weekend-long “Roll’N Rave Drive-In” on September 11th and 12th. Scheduled performances include Subtronics, Boogie T B2B Dirt Monkey, and SoDown on the 11th, with Wooli, Kai Wachi, and more appearing on the 12th as well as a highly anticipated joint set from Riot Ten and Sullivan King. Health and safety are absolutely paramount to the event’s organizers in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We want our attendees to enjoy something that we all know and love...
MiTiS to Host Can’t-Miss “BORN” Livestream Event with Trivecta, Crystal Skies, More
Melodic dubstep maven MiTiS is taking the virtual decks tomorrow, August 21st for a can’t-miss livestream event called “BORN.” The Philly-born electronic artist has long been championed as one of the most forward-thinking producers in future bass and trance. His unique ability to blend the genres into one wholly authentic sound has caught the attention of heavy-hitters from each, including and Above & Beyond, Tritonal, and Seven Lions, among others, the latter of whom he collaborated with on the fan-favorite single “Break the Silence.” He has also produced monster official remixes for Gryffin, Dabin, Crywolf, and many more. Joining MiTiS for “BORN” are Benzi, Crystal Skies, Trivecta, and Rico & Miella. Take a look at the set times belo...
Outside Lands Announces Lineup for Virtual Edition Featuring ZHU, Gryffin, Major Lazer, More
Following their announcement that Outside Lands was entering the virtual concert space in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, organizers have now unveiled the lineup for its first (and hopefully last) livestream event, “Inside Lands.” The virtual fest will feature a number of electronic music stars, including ZHU, Gryffin, Major Lazer, Above & Beyond, SOFI TUKKER, Bob Moses, Louis The Child, and Disclosure, among others. The free streaming event will also broadcast artist interviews and iconic archival sets from Gorillaz, Kehlani, J. Cole, LCD Soundsystem, and more. Outside Lands, one of the most popular music festivals in San Francisco, is scheduled to return in-person from August 6th to 8th, 2021. The 2021 lineup features Tame Impala, ...
Untold and Neversea Music Festivals Offer Festival Tickets In Exchange for Blood Plasma
The organizers behind Romania’s biggest music festivals, Untold Festival and Neversea, are offering an attractive incentive for donating blood plasma—free festival tickets. The donation campaign, titled Blood Network, is a partnership between the festival and supermarket chain Kaufland Romania. The limited time offer is being extended specifically to recently recovered COVID-19 patients. Plasma from patients cured of the virus is highly sought after due to the presence of antibodies, which could help sick patients find the path to recovery. Donors through Blood Network will be rewarded with a free one-day pass to the 2021 edition of either Untold or Neversea. Donors will also receive a supermarket voucher of 100 lei for their efforts. “The medical system is curre...
Burning Man Asks for Donations to Ensure 2021 Return
This week, The Burning Man Project—Black Rock City’s prized mecca of international artists, free-thinkers, and other madcap creatives—launched a new microsite to collect financial donations. It packs a somber but encouraging message. “Sadly we will not be gathering in the Black Rock Desert in 2020. Though this will result in an unprecedented revenue shortfall for Burning Man Project, we remain optimistic,” the site reads. “We are committed to maintaining the critical infrastructure we’ll need, after cuts to expenses and staffing, to produce Black Rock City 2021 and continuing our vital off-playa work in the year ahead. We can’t do this without your help.” Curious Josh The suggested donation amount is $475—the price of admission. To some, that number ...
Shaq to Perform Virtual DJ Set for Penn State University Students
The biggest DJ in the world, Shaquille O’Neal aka DJ Diesel, is set to perform for new and returning Penn State University students later this week. Known for his hard-hitting mix of bass heaters, the NBA legend has performed at major dance music events like Tomorrowland, Lost Lands, Miami Music Week, and more. In addition to his on-stage presence, he’s released tunes with Nitti Gritti, Riot Ten, NGHTMRE, and most recently Eliminate. Hosted by the school’s Student Programming Association and funded by the students’ activity fees, the performance is free for all students who register. To ensure its exclusivity to Penn State, the show will be hosted on Zoom. Shaquille O’Neal’s Penn State University Student Programming Association perfo...
Join Our Watch Party for Seven Lions’ Gorge Amphitheatre Stream, Now Live
Following his August 10th announcement, Seven Lions is set to air a highly anticipated livestream set that was filmed at one of the world’s most idyllic live music venues, the Gorge Amphitheatre. To celebrate the event, we teamed up with Crewtify and allnight.fm for a can’t-miss watch party for diehard Seven Lions fans. Join us to watch the melodic dubstep and trance kingpin throw down at the illustrious amphitheatre at 6PM PT (9PM ET). Considering the fact that the Gorge is one of the most famous and beautiful concert venues the music industry has to offer, Seven Lions’ two-hour set could end up emerging as one of the best of the COVID-19 era. You can join the EDM.com x Crewtify x allnight.fm watch party here. FOLLOW SEVEN LIONS: Facebook: f...
Markus Schulz, Morgan Page, More to Play Groove Cruise’s “Virtual Sail Aways Live”
After two successful digital voyages this year, Groove Cruise is back with its end of summer “Virtual Sail Aways” livestream event, returning August 21st to 23rd. Continuing the ethos from the previous events, viewers will be able to donate in exchange for rewards on the Groove Cruise Twitch channel. Proceeds will go to the artists and the Whet Foundation, a nonprofit that gives back to those facing hardships and creates experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Joining this round of festivities will be over 30 DJs and vocalists, including Markus Schulz, Morgan Page, Nifra, Emma Hewitt, and more. Groove Cruise will be returning their “Night Swim After Hours,” which is now famous for lasting 24 hours pa...
UK’s First Socially Distanced Concert Provides a Look Into the Immediate Future of Live Music
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the live music scene due to the cancellation of major tours and global festivals, innovation and adaptation are rapidly taking place in an effort to save the industry. The UK’s new pop-up venue, Virgin Money Unity Arena, is leading the charge toward building back to normal, recently hosting the nation’s first socially distanced concerts featuring English indie rock artist Sam Fender. The venue has implemented policies every step of the way to ensure crowds remain segmented throughout the experience. Cars were parked two meters apart and each party was guided separately to their seating area. The grounds were populated with 500 raised metal platforms, which hosted groups of up to five individuals. Mask weari...
Dubfire, Guy Gerber, Ricardo Villalobos Among Artists Set to Play Caprices 2020
Ahead of its September event, Swiss Alps-based Caprices Festival just dropped a stellar lineup featuring some of techno and house music’s biggest tastemakers. Set to host 1,000 attendees, Caprices is likely to be one of the only major European festivals taking place in person this year. Caprices is slated to welcome Dubfire, Guy Gerber, Sonja Moonear, as well as longtime regulars Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Väth, and many more. The artists will be taking to a stage 2200 meters above sea level at the Crans-Montana resort and will perform against a breathtaking backdrop of picturesque mountains and clear skies to intimate crowds across two full weekends. Per the Swiss government’s current COVID-19 regulations, no more than 1,000 attendees are ...
