EVENTS
Tiësto Debuts VER:WEST Side Project at Tomorrowland Around the World
This weekend’s Tomorrowland Around the World digital festival showcased some of the best and brightest in dance music. Fans all over the world were able to tune in and see their favorite artists take the helm across a number of virtual stages. One of the most anticipated performances at the event was the debut of Tiësto‘s new side project, VER:WEST. Formally announced earlier in the month, VER:WEST is representative of Tiësto’s foray into melodic house music. Fortunately for fans who may have missed the debut performance, several clips have been circulating online. While short, you can still hear a bit of Tiësto’s melodic sound and see how he incorporates it in his live show. In addition to Tiësto, the virtual event features perfo...
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Steve Aoki: “Tomorrowland Is Where Technology and Magic Meet” [INTERVIEW]
Tomorrowland is known for creating one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, constantly pushing the boundaries of live event production and culture. With the announcement of Tomorrowland Around the World, the festival’s first virtual concert, expectations and anticipation are at an all-time high. Steve Aoki is no stranger to digital concerts, headlining the highly publicized Fortnite in-game concert experience, “Party Royale,” alongside deadmau5 and Dillon Francis back in May 2020. Ahead of Aoki’s Tomorrowland Around The World performance, EDM.com spoke to the Dim Mak Records founder about his thoughts on Tomorrowland’s debut in the digital concert space, his take on virtual events post COVID-19, and his new Latin music label Dim Mak En Fuego. ...
ADE Announces Virtual Event and “Extended Digital Program with Limited Physical Networking”
After rampant speculation regarding the future of iconic dance music convention Amsterdam Dance Event, organizers have announced a virtual edition. ADE representatives published a lengthy blog post on July 23rd, 2020 detailing the impetus behind their decision. “The past four months have been one of the most unprecedented and challenging times in ADE’s history,” the post reads. “During this period, we have closely followed each new development of the COVID-19 virus and the consequent countermeasures, while choosing to stay focused on the possibilities for our 2020 edition rather than this year’s limitations.” Organizers went on to announces the conference’s inaugural foray into theh virtual space, writing that an “online-first format” is on the hor...
GEM Fest Is Coming to the Greek Island of Zakynthos for Their Latest Edition
With most international festivals either canceling or rescheduling for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, music fans around the world are left with very few options when it comes to events that comply with government regulations and guidelines. GEM Fest is aiming to change that for European fans, moving to Greece in early August for three unforgettable days and nights. First created in 2015, GEM Fest was held on the beautiful beach of Black Sea pearl in Anaklia, Georgia. Now coming to the Greek paradise island of Zakynthos August 7th to 9th, the festival will be headlined by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, ATB, Swanky Tunes, dOP (live), Onur Ozer, Andrea Ferlin, Marikhi, and Efim Kerbut, among many more. More than 100 artists will perform across a number of stages throughout the 3-day even...
Boys Noize is Debuting New Music via Rare Modular Set This Weekend
New Boys Noize music is rare, and when it sees the light of the day, calendars must be marked. The iconic producer and DJ is primed for a unique performance this Saturday for The FADER’s “Digital Fort 2.0” virtual show. He will be performing a rare fully modular set, which will be imbued with his signature industrial sonic flair. Boys Noize’s camp has also confirmed that he will be premiering brand new material exclusively, which does not happen often. Considering Boys Noize is in the midst of a truly special year in which he released a scintillating analog record and received a credit on Lady Gaga’s historic Chromatica LP, this set is a must-see. The livestream will also feature exclusive content and live performances from Lauv, Liann...
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Eric Prydz Unveils New [CELL.] Stage for Tomorrowland’s Virtual Festival
Throughout his illustrious career, Eric Prydz has gone above and beyond when it comes to his stage production. More often than not, when you head to a live show, you expect an impressive LED panel set-up, lasers, and maybe the odd fireball every so often. Prydz, however, doesn’t settle for just that. He’s worked over the years to produce some of the most jaw-dropping visual spectacles electronic music has seen, including the V O I D and EPIC: HOLOSPHERE. The esteemed Swedish DJ and producer is back with his next design, reimagined for the livestreaming age. Dubbed [CELL.], it’s a stage specifically made for Tomorrowland Around the World, the virtual festival that will take place this weekend. In a teaser Prydz shared with his fans, you can ...
Bass Artists Minnesota and Buku Announced as Headliners of Forthcoming Denver Drive-In Rave
Following the successful launch of Denver’s first drive-in rave series, another monumental show is going down in the Mile-High City. Local electronic music events company Q-VENTS has announced 5280 Drive-In, a new drive-in rave concept taking place on Monday, August 3rd. The concert will be held at the Denver Mart, which establishes it as the first of its kind in Denver County. Bass music vets Minnesota and Buku are headlining the show, bringing their signature trap and dubstep flavors along with a lineup of soon-to-be-announced supporting artists. The concert will also feature festival-grade production courtesy of Potent Productions. Drive-in raves do, of course, come with many caveats in the name of public safety due to COVID-19 concerns. 5280 Drive-In organize...
Subtronics Is DJing at Phillies Ballpark in Hometown of Philadelphia
Live Nation Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Phillies are calling on hometown bass hero Subtronics as one of the featured performers of their new “Live-In Drive-In” concert series. As a Philadelphia native, this is a true full-circle moment for the DJ and producer. The four-week local drive-in concert series kicks off on Sunday, August 16th and runs until Monday, September 7th in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies baseball team. The series will feature an array of comedian and musical performances, including the fan-favorite dubstep artist Subtronics, who is set to perform Wednesday, August 26th. The setting will provide attendees with a unique live music experience all from the comfort of their car through an audio simulcast on a...
Dirtybird Postpones CampINN Due to COVID-19 Concerns, Announces Rescheduled 2021 Dates
Dirtybird‘s forthcoming CampINN festival in Orlando, Florida is the latest to feel the unrelenting wrath of COVID-19, which continues to stomp on the daisies of the live music industry. The venerated house music label announced the event back in January 2020. Dirtybird representatives took to Twitter to share the news. “There was absolutely nothing we wanted more than to reunite in Florida with you,” they wrote before divulging the fest’s rescheduled dates. “We are sad to announce that we are postponing [CampINN] until May 14-17, 2021. Thank you for your love and support, see you in May.” Current ticket-holders with a “Thursday Early Arrival Upgrade” will automatically receive a $20 food and beverage voucher to use at...
Suwannee Hulaween Abandons 2020 Event, Hints at Forthcoming Virtual Edition
Organizers of the North Central Florida music festival Suwannee Hulaween have pulled the plug on its 2020 event, citing COVID-19 concerns as the impetus behind the decision. The beloved Halloween-themed festival, which was set to take place at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, was originally scheduled for October 29th to November 1st. Those dates have now been abandoned as organizers look to plan for the 2021 iteration. Representatives took to social media to share the solemn news. “It has become clear that despite our consistent efforts in tandem with the spirit of Suwanee Music Park to create and maintain a safe onsite environment, the state of Florida is visibly not ready to host the Hulaween we all know and love,” the statement reads. “Unfortunately, gi...
Forthcoming Virtual Festival to Feature VR Experience of Electronic Artist’s Arctic Sonic Adventure
It takes guts to travel to the Arctic, where temperatures can drop as low as a bone-chilling −58 °F. After embarking on a Arctic adventure in the pursuit of sound, French electronic music producer Molécule wants you to see what he saw during his one-of-a-kind journey to the Far North. “-22.7°C” is a VR experience inspired by Molécule, who visited Greenland and plunged into a mission to capture the sounds of the Arctic to utilize in his musical compositions. The show, which will be available via the forthcoming virtual Carlow Arts Festival, will immerse viewers into the sonics he encountered in the region’s magnetic polar nature. Those sounds are designed to induce listeners into a state of blissful harmony. Molécule also released a concept album f...
Kansas City’s Dancefestopia Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Back in May 2020, we reported that organizers of the Kansas City electronic music festival Dancefestopia had announced the news that state and county officials gave them permission to move forward with the event’s 2020 edition. After being given the green-light, representatives acknowledged that “the situation could change.” Due to the unrelenting impact of COVID-19, they have officially announced Dancefestopia’s postponement to September 9th to 12th, 2021. The 2020 edition of Dancefestopia was set to feature many major dance music artists, including headliners GRiZ, Zeds Dead, and REZZ, along with Borgore, 12th Planet, Subtronics, Wuki, G Jones, and TroyBoi, among many others. However, a number of artists disassociated themselves from the brand...
