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Calvin Harris Announces First-Ever Virtual Concert
Chart-topping DJ and dance music producer Calvin Harris is set to debut his first-ever virtual concert via TikTok LIVE. According to a press release, fans of Harris can catch him DJing as a virtual avatar during the “immersive” gig, which will feature audio-reactive visuals in a nature-inspired virtual world. They’ll also be able to tune into the “Calvin Harris Experience” in VR via PICO. The groundbreaking concert, which can also be streamed on Wave, is Harris’ first foray into the intersection of music and the metaverse. “It’s an honor to host Calvin Harris’’ first-ever virtual concert, which will push the boundaries of what is possible for artists going LIVE on TikTok and PICO,” said Paul Hourican, Global Head of Music...
Not Even Teeming Rain Could Dampen the Sounds of Techno and House at San Diego’s Proper NYE Festival
As cloudy skies hovered over the usually sunny city of San Diego, not even the threat of rain could dampen the spirits of revelers eager to ring in the new year. All across downtown, partygoers could be seen gallivanting as they closed out 2022. However, out of the many celebrations scattered across the SoCal metropolis, only one had an elite lineup of techno and house music artists: Proper NYE. Produced by FNGRS CRSSD, the inaugural two-day celebration took over Petco Park, the stadium of MLB’s San Diego Padres, which has become a second home to the thriving event promoter. What’s normally a haven for baseball fans transformed into a three-staged music festival, welcoming thousands of electronic dance music aficionados. Situated in an obscure corner of the ballpark was the Ter...
Attendees of This Floating Music Festival Won’t Know Its “Surprise Lineup” Until They Board Cruise Ship
Have you ever gone to a music festival without knowing its lineup? That’s the case for holders of tickets to the 2023 FriendShip event, a floating festival featuring a “surprise lineup” that won’t be revealed prior to its start. In fact, attendees won’t discover the lineup or performance schedule until they board the Norwegian Pearl and enter their cabins, according to FriendShip organizer Gary Richards. The festival’s founder, who also DJs and produces electronic music as Destructo, took to social media to reveal the news after hosting a poll. “The results are in and the majority of you are on board with my dream of finally having a surprise lineup for ship! For those of you who are on the other side of the poll I promise 100% the surprise will be...
Kaskade, Excision, Rusko, More Revealed for Beyond Wonderland 2023: See the Full Lineup
Insomniac is wasting no time in 2023 after revealing a huge lineup for the 12th edition of Beyond Wonderland. The Alice In Wonderland-themed EDM spectacular is returning to the NOS Events Center March 24-25. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, January 6th at 12pm and you can purchase them here. After last year’s wondrous festival, North America’s preeminent electronic music festival promoter has once again set the tone for a massive festival in Southern California. The 2023 Beyond Wonderland lineup features Kaskade, Tiësto, Excision, Rusko, TroyBoi, Flosstradamus, WHIPPED CREAM, Dillon Francis, Cosmic Gate, Borgore and many more. Fans can also look forward to raving at the five psychedelic stages of Beyond Wonderland: the Queen’s Domain, Mad Hatter’s Cast...
Ultra Emerges As World’s Most International Music Festival Brand
The team behind Ultra Music Festival have secured their spot as the most international music festival brand. After expanding to Peru and Abu Dhabi, Ultra Worldwide further cemented itself as a festival powerhouse with festivals on all six inhabited continents. The inaugural Ultra Abu Dhabi was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, but it’s now been confirmed to take place March 4-5, 2023. Ultra’s booming beats and coruscating laser beams will debut at the largest open-air venue in the Middle East, Etihad Park. Ultra South Africa. Ultra Worldwide After the Abu Dhabi fest wraps up, the Ultra tour will make its way to South Africa for its eighth edition, hosting back-to-back events in Cape Town and Johannesburg on Friday, March 10th and Saturday, March 11th. Africa̵...
Here Are The Set Times For Countdown NYE 2022
We’re counting down the hours until Countdown NYE. The return of SoCal’s top NYE electronic music festival will pop off tonight and Saturday, December 31st at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center. Insomniac Events is gearing up to welcome thousands of guests for this year’s alien-themed fest, “Rize of the Ravebotz.” Attendees will be able to dance 2022 away with over 80 artist performances on four indoor and outdoor stages, which will feature ZHU, Zedd, Madeon, The Chainsmokers, deadmau5, ATLiens and many more. DJ Snake was slated to headline Saturday night, but Insomniac announced he “won’t be able join us Saturday.” His set is being replaced by a B2B performance from SLANDER and Sullivan King. Check out the set times for Countdown NYE 2022 below. We’...
From Producing Bangers to Sculpting a Six-Pack, These DJs Open Up About New Year’s Resolutions
Whether it’s a personal goal, like achieving a certain fitness level; or a professional goal, like attaining a coveted promotion; New Year’s resolutions are a key aspect of celebrating the holiday. These aspirations and objectives can mark a pivotal change in our lives—and yes, that includes DJs as well. Ahead of the celebrations set to take place at San Diego’s Petco Park for the debut of Proper NYE, a few of the festival’s noteworthy artists teamed up with EDM.com to share their own objectives for the new year. The debut Proper NYE is set to take place Saturday, December 31st and Sunday, January 1st. Curated by FNGRS CRSSD, the two-day festival will feature three stages with performances from top-tier techno and house music artists like Chris Lake, FISHER, Ka...
Watch The Caracal Project’s Insane DJ Set Live From ADE 2022
Among all the conferences and panels hosted throughout this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, there’s nothing quite like experiencing the week’s once-in-a-lifetime raves. Enter The Caracal Project, whose performance at Melkweg during ADE 2022 would give any drum & bass fan a serious case of fomo. The surging producer threw down an epic hourlong set at this year’s record-breaking event. Hosted by fellow drum & bass virtuoso IMANU as part of his debut live album performance for Unfold, The Caracal Project wasted no time making memories. “One of my favourite shows ever,” he wrote. The set is a stunning showcase of The Caracal Project’s transformative sound. It wasn’t long before he rinsed “The lights on your face.,” an anthem that...
Kaskade and John Summit Are Going B2B to Ring In 2023
Kaskade and John Summit are setting the tone for 2023. After Summit shockingly found out via Twitter that his own New Year’s Eve show in Sacramento was canceled due to incoming “heavy rain,” the house music star didn’t let the misfortune rain on his parade. It wasn’t long before Summit was booked to perform at Kaskade’s third annual NYE extravaganza in San Francisco, where he’s set to perform at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on December 31st. The last-minute turn of events will see Summit take the stage for an hourlong DJ set at 10:45pm before a momentous performance by Kaskade through 2am. But the early hours of 2023 will look even more glamorous, considering the two Chicago-born dance music superstars have confirmed a high-profile B2B set to k...
Everyone Made Santa’s Funk List at “Funk the Halls”
“Funk the Halls,” presented by The Funk Hunters, is a cherished holiday tradition and welcoming raver reunion. This year, snow and frigid temperatures couldn’t discourage legions of Canadian ravers to dress up as Santa’s and elves and attend seven shows across Cumberland, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. The snow was coming down in every city, but inside the temperature was hot, with ravers adorned in humorous Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, lights and more. Questions were commonly passed on the dancefloor about who made Santa’s naughty or nice list. No matter the answer, it was certain everyone knew they were on the funk list. The Funk Hunters opened their set with a remix of Mariah Carey’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”&...
5 of the Best Destination Music Festivals to Explore In 2023
Destination festivals blend travel with music, creating space for magical experiences beyond our comfort zones. Thanks to a number of ambitious artists and event organizers from around the EDM scene, there are tons of exciting destination festivals to choose from in 2023. Ravers can explore the world, from Malta to Tulum, Mexico, Fiji, Costa Rica and everywhere in between. Read on to discover five of the year’s best destination music festivals. Envision Festival Costa Rica’s Envision Festival. Eric Allen Envision is a conscious festival situated in the jungles and beaches of Costa Rica, blending sustainability with music, yoga, education, art and performance. The 2023 lineup features a huge variety of artists, including CloZee, Bonobo, Desert Dwellers and many more from Februar...
Watch Baauer’s Epic DJ Set Live From a Secret Warehouse Location In Atlanta
“Tonight is not about me. It’s about you,” a deep voice said at the start of Baauer‘s recent DJ set in Atlanta. “Strap on your dancing slippers, sweet cheeks. It’s going down.” The Grammy-nominated DJ and producer recently threw down at a secret warehouse rave hosted by DEF, a woman-owned media collective and event organizer. DEF’s goal is to provide safe spaces for fans to create “unforgettable memories,” hosting unique warehouse parties and recording DJ sets in striking 4K. DEF TV was named EDM.com‘s best YouTube channel of the year in our “Best of 2022: Industry Leaders” list. Baauer moved between genres with ease, effortlessly flowing between high-energy bangers and sultry club records. He took the crowd on a journey that had ...
