EVENTS
Floatie Races, Firetruck DJ Sets and More: Anything Goes at Dirtybird Campout
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to describe a weekend at Dirtybird Campout. Sure, the generalized depiction can be epitomized as a music festival, but that would be a disservice to the team at Dirtybird and everyone in attendance. It’s not just another music festival. Ivan Meneses At its core, Campout is the antithesis of the cliché festival formula. The three-day camping experience differentiates itself from the rest thanks to its ability to forgo all the rules, allowing artists and fans alike to relinquish their egos in the name of fun. Teamwork and good old-fashioned fun are the name of the game at Dirtybird Campout. Of course, music plays a major role at Campout as well. The weekender featured an array of talent from the esteemed Dirtybird label, with a mix of genr...
Why Costa Rica’s Utopian Jungle Festival, Envision, Is “Much More Potent Than Just a Good Party”
Picture this: You wake up in a custom two-floor bamboo treehouse, go to an hourlong Acro-Yoga session and then treat yourself to a refreshing elixir from The Village Witches. Then you attend a mind-blowing workshop about the mycelium network from none other than Paul Stamets himself, grab a bite to eat and you’re on your way to the beach to howl at the sunset before dancing the night away. Sounds dreamy, right? Believe it or not, this experience is real. Returning February 27th to March 6th for its 11th year, Envision Festival has been offering it for years. While many hear the word “festival” and conflate it with partying, the organizers of Envision have proven that it can—and should—be so much more than that. The festival’s bedrock comprises seven pillar...
Usher, Quinta Brunson & Tems Among Honorees at EBONY Power 100 Gala
EBONY’s Power 100 Gala, a night of Black excellence, released its list of 100 honorees on Wednesday (Oct. 12). The gala is set to be hosted by Emmy-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin and will include names like Emmy award-winning Quinta Brunson, Usher, and TikTok influencer Khaby Lame. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The annual gala is dedicated to honoring Black trailblazers in various professions and crafts such as business, entertainment, and science and technology. The formal event’s 10 categories range from Entertainment Powerhouses to Community Creators. In addition to announcing its return, executives shared their reimagined commitment to “Moving Black Forward.” “The EBONY Power 100 Gala is one of our tentpole events,” said Eden Bri...
Lollapalooza Reveals Lineups for 2023 Festivals In Argentina, Brazil and Chile
Lollapalooza has announced three lineups for the famed festival brand’s trip to South America in 2023. Organizers this week revealed the artists for Lollapalooza’s offshoots in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Taking place over the course of one week in each country, the festivals share nearly identical lineups. Drake, Billie Eilish, Blink-182 Tame Impala and more have been confirmed as headliners. And while they headlining slate doesn’t feature any electronic artists, the undercard more than makes up for it. Alison Wonderland, Armin van Buuren, Gorgon City, Purple Disco Machine, SOFI TUKKER, Jamie xx, Claptone, Fred again.. and many more will grace the stage. Lollapalooza’s Argentina and Chile editions will take place March 17-19 and the Brazil iter...
Las Vegas Nightclubs Reveal New Years Eve Headliners to Ring In 2023
2023 is creeping up on us, and a bevy of Las Vegas’ most revered nightclubs are revealing explosive lineups to ring in the new year. Headlining artists who have been revealed so far include Tiësto, who will spin at Zouk; Steve Aoki, who’s set to take the decks at Omnia; and ILLENIUM, who has been confirmed to throw down at Hakkasan. The Grammy-nominated artist recently released a stunning track with Skylar Grey, “From The Ashes.” Grammy-nominated DJ, guitarist and dance music producer ILLENIUM. Christian Wade/EDM.com Beloved for its adoption of electronic dance music, Las Vegas is prevalently considered the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The city is chock full of iconic clubs, offers some of the best live shows in music and is known for its ...
An Insider’s Guide to Creamfields North 2023
After celebrating its 25th event in 2022, it’s tough to question the power of Creamfields, whose organizers seem to further separate the festival from its contemporaries each year. A giant in its own right, Creamfields was there at the explosion of the U.K.’s rave scene, which dates back roughly 30 years ago. They’ve since captured the hearts of the electronic dance music community at large—and haven’t let go. Creamfields takes pride in curating a diverse lineup each year, covering the electronic music spectrum in a way few festivals are able to. From hard-hitting techno and high-energy house music to uplifting trance and frenetic drum & bass, Creamfields’ annual lineups have something for everyone. And the festival’s stages are equally as impressive, with the m...
Watch the Heartwarming Moment When Zedd’s Audience Sung “Clarity” During Rare Anniversary Show
Over the weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, electronic dance music fans shared a true singalong moment. October 5th of this year marked the milestone 10th anniversary of Zedd‘s debut album, Clarity, a record which spawned several global electronic hits and helped catapult Zedd to international acclaim. For one night only he honored the occasion with a rare, front-to-back symphonic performance, accompanied onstage by a 50-piece orchestra. Of course the marquee event of the evening was the performance of the album’s titular track. “Clarity” presently has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone, and so it’s no surprise the audience opted to join in—and they sung along to every word. There’s a select few songs like &#...
Watch the Heartwarming Moment When Zedd’s Audience Sung “Clarity” During Rare Anniversary Show
Over the weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, electronic dance music fans shared a true singalong moment. October 5th of this year marked the milestone 10th anniversary of Zedd‘s debut album, Clarity, a record which spawned several global electronic hits and helped catapult Zedd to international acclaim. For one night only he honored the occasion with a rare, front-to-back symphonic performance, accompanied onstage by a 50-piece orchestra. Of course the marquee event of the evening was the performance of the album’s titular track. “Clarity” presently has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone, and so it’s no surprise the audience opted to join in—and they sung along to every word. There’s a select few songs like &#...
Parties, Panels and Pro Tips: 22 Things You Can’t Miss at the 2022 Amsterdam Dance Event
It’s hard to believe the Amsterdam Dance Event is less than two weeks away, but here we are. Our community is abuzz ahead of the world’s largest electronic music summit, which returns to Amsterdam from October 19th to the 23rd. And despite its billing as a conference, this year’s ADE is more akin to a dance music utopia. Between its Lab, Pro, Festival and Arts & Culture programs, there are enough events to make even the most experienced ADE veteran’s head spin. So we dug deep into the programming to highlight various must-attend parties, panels and more. Read on to discover 22 events you can’t miss at ADE 2022, in no particular order. And if you’d like to connect with the team at EDM.com in Amsterdam, RSVP to our first-ever global networkin...
Here’s the Advice Quincy Jones & Mary Mary Gave to Chloe Bailey
Chlöe Bailey is an R&B diva in her own right. The 24-year-old Atlanta native has carved out her own lane as she discovers her sound outside of Chlöe x Halle, her duo with equally musical genius sister Halle Bailey. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But that doesn’t mean the superstar — with music approval from the likes of Beyoncé — doesn’t need guidance to navigate an industry that has become obsessed with social media crazes from TikTok, Instagram and Twitter. At the New Yorker Festival on Saturday (Oct. 8), Chlöe, who dazzled in a long-sleeve crystal-embedded dress, chatted with journalist Lauren Michele Jackson after an intimate but rocking performance that had the crowd on their feet, giving a standing ovation. During the convers...
‘I Still Find It Hard to Surrender’: 6 Takeaways From Bono’s New Yorker Festival Interview About His New Book
You may know Bono as the lead of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, U2, but the rock star is so much more than that. The 62-year-old Irishman is activist in the fight against AIDS and campaigns for Africa while being a 22-time Grammy Award-winning artist. A man known for his social justice philanthropy and unique voice, Bono kick-started the night at the New Yorker Festival on Friday (Sept. 7) with a performance of “With or Without You,” “City of Blinding Lights,” and “Vertigo.” Then ahead of the release of his debut book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, in November, Bono chatted with renowned New Yorker journalist David Remnick to discuss the upcoming memoir about his life. He spoke of the loss of his mother, how he came up with the name of the book, his bandmates reading the boo...
Creamfields Opens Ticket Portals for 2023 Festivals
A little over a month since the festival’s momentous 2022 edition, which saw more than 70,000 attendees gather in Cheshire to celebrate their shared love of electronic music, Creamfields has now opened its ticket portal for 2023. The organizers of the iconic U.K. fest celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer with headlining performances by Hardwell, Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Carl Cox and many more, who threw down across 10 mind-blowing stages. Last year’s Creamfields also featured special brand and record label takeovers from the likes of Axwell’s Axtone and Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS, among others. Additionally, 2022 marked the debut of Creamfields South, the festival’s sister edition, which took place in Chelmsford June 2-4 and attracted tens of thousands of ravers. Ja...
