EVENTS
Creators of Tomorrowland Announce New Music Festival In Belgium
The People of Tomorrow family is growing. The creators of Tomorrowland, one of the world’s biggest and most popular electronic dance music festivals, have announced a new fest in the Belgian capital of Brussels. Dubbed CORE Festival, the event is being produced in collaboration with the organizers of Rock Werchter, Belgium’s largest music festival. CORE Festival will feature four different stages and over 30 artists at the sprawling Osseghem Park in Brussels, from noon to 1AM. According to a press release issued to announce the two-day boutique festival, attendees can expect an eclectic blend of indie, hip-hop, electronica, hyperpop and alternative dance music in a unique marriage of Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter’s approaches to curation. They aim to attract 25,000 atten...
Flume, Kaytranada, Madeon More to Perform at Governors Ball 2022: See the Full Lineup
Festival season is right around the corner, and the organizers of Governors Ball have thrown their hat into the ring with a stellar 2022 lineup. Scheduled for June 10-12 in Queens, New York, the 2022 edition of Governors Ball features a diverse lineup of electronic music artists. Flume, Louis The Child, Madeon, Kaytranada and more are set for performances at Citi Field this summer. Headlining this year’s fest are Kid Cudi, Halsey and J. Cole, who will perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Other major contemporary pop and hip-hop artists joining them on the undercard include Migos, Jack Harlow, Still Woozy, Joji, Glass Animals, Clairo, 100 gecs and Becky G, among many others. Governors Ball 2022 lineup with Flume, Madeon, Kaytranada, Migos...
Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge Unveils Star-Studded 2022 Lineup With Porter Robinson, Getter, More
Insomniac Events is going all out with their second year of Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge. The renowned dance music event promoter has unveiled a star-studded lineup fit for one of the most scenic venues in the world. The 2022 lineup features some of the most sought-after artists in the scene, including Porter Robinson, Kaskade, John Summit, Green Velvet, Elderbrook, Alesso and ACRAZE. Powerhouses like Zeds Dead, TroyBoi, Apashe, Getter, and Chris Lorenzo will also be joining their ranks, making this one of the most stacked lineups the Gorge has seen in years. Insomniac has once again done an excellent job at booking local talent for their return to the Gorge, enlisting Pacific Northwest favorites like Frida K, Weird Waifu, and Downlo to represent Seattle. While the lineup is enough...
Dirtybird CampInn Unveils Full Lineup for 2022 Festival
With just under a month left to go before the second iteration of Dirtybird CampInn, the full lineup has been revealed for the Orlando festival resort takeover. Scheduled to begin February 24th and conclude on the 27th, the Floridian event will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, hosting over 45 artists from across the electronic spectrum. The first phase of the roster revealed headlining performances from Chromeo, Claude VonStroke, and Walker & Royce. Joining them will be Dirtybird co-founder Mz Worthy, Court T., Astronomar, Ardalan, Justin Jay, Steve Darko, and Paul Woolford. Other noteworthy artists in the lineup include Black V Neck, Loco Dice, Wyatt Marshall, Bruno Furlan, Nala, Luke Andy, Lubelski, Escapade, Kevin Knapp, and Barclay Crenshaw. Guests attending the ...
Lost Lands to Add New Stage at 2022 Festival
Headbangers will have a brand new stage to enjoy at Lost Lands 2022. The organizers of the prehistoric-themed music festival, one of the world’s most popular for fans of dubstep and bass music, recently announced a slew of updates to the event’s infrastructure for its 2022 edition. And after revealing a brand new stage, it seems Excision and his team are planning to go bigger than ever. They took to social media to announce the new Village Marketplace Stage, adding that it will feature a blend of international and local artists. The stage’s name derives from the campgrounds’ Village Marketplace and Discovery Center, which offers food, shopping, workshops and more. Another major update coming to the festival this year is a revamped camping entryway. Organiz...
EDM Producer Lachi Launches Music Coalition Dedicated to Disability Culture and Inclusion
“Disability has color, disability has gender, disability has sexual preference, and disability is not straight, white, middle-America male,” Lachi recently told The New York Times. The EDM producer, whose body of work spans drum & bass, trance, and house music, has now founded RAMPD, a coalition of musicians and industry professionals dedicated to disability culture. “Disability Culture is a celebration of people who identify as disabled, while acknowledging the vast diversity of the disability experience and each person’s inherent and equal worth,” reads the RAMPD website. “It is unapologetic, creative, innovative, adaptable, imaginative, and rooted in problem-solving. It is based on the premise that disability needs to be seen, respected, included and ce...
New Women-Led Electronic Music Festival Seeks to Shake Up the U.K.
Calls to diversify the music industry have become louder and louder in recent years, but it seems the majority of festival organizers continue to ignore them. Now, the organizers of a new electronic music festival in London have taken the biggest leap yet by planning a groundbreaking event they hope will move the needle in the right direction for representation. The ethos of the festival, dubbed Risen, revolves around celebrating the spiritual concept of the divine feminine. Not only is Risen led by women, but it will also feature a lineup consisting only of women, trans and non-binary artists. The lineup is loaded with talent and features over 90 artists, including Angel D’Lite, Hannah Holland, Heléna Star, Madam X and many more. In an interview with the Evening Standard, Kitt...
Elephante Announces “Heavy Glow Live” Tour With All-Asian Support
In recent months, Elephante has been basking in the glow of his sophomore album, Heavy Glow, which debuted last October to critical acclaim. Now, the artist’s upcoming “Heavy Glow Live” tour will bring these songs to life—with all-Asian lineup of supporting talent to boot. Rotating openers for the 19-date run include yetep—who recently signed with Wasserman Music—Sabai, Hoang and nøll. “Elephante is an artist who inspired me to make music,” Sabai wrote on social media. “I’m so happy and grateful to be a part of this.” His first single of 2022, “Love For You” (with Madalen Duke), is out now. Kicking off in Sacramento on March 3rd, “Heavy Glow Live” will conclude on June 11th in Portland, notably hitting ...
AVA London Announces Speakers and Performers for 2022 Event at Printworks
AVA London is bringing out a large cast of industry players to share their knowledge for the fifth edition of the electronic music conference. According to a press release, this year’s outing will be focused on four themes: innovation, diversity, post-pandemic, and sustainability. Organizers have recruited a high-profile cast to discuss these timely topics affecting the industry, such as legendary techno producer Carl Cox, Irvine Welsh; famed author of Trainspotting, Niks Delanancy; co-founder of the Black Artist Database, and renowned visual artist Weirdcore, among others. They’ve promised masterclasses from artists, technology showcases, fireside chats, Q&As and more. Diving deeper into the event’s themes, speakers will talk about artist and brand management, divers...
Amnesia Ibiza Announces 18-Hour 2022 Opening Party
One of the most iconic clubs in Ibiza is coming back stronger than ever. The proprietors of Amnesia have announced the club’s 2022 Opening Party, which is scheduled for May 21st. A lineup has not yet been announced, but a press release shared with EDM.com said prospective attendees “can expect a mouthwatering lineup of global house and techno talents.” Past performers include Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones and Loco Dice, among other veteran DJs. Organizers have also teased a number of fresh features, like revamped live production, state-of-the-art tech developments and a “new and improved customer experience.” Doors will open at 6PM and close at noon for 18 hours of nonstop partying. The event was revealed in the wake of the news of the impending return of the island...
Dance Music Cultural Exhibition to Celebrate International Women’s Day With Performances, Workshops, More
Music promoter Laila McKenzie and writer Ian “Snowy” Snowball made waves last year with the release of a first-of-its-kind book celebrating the history of women in dance music. Titled Lady of the House, the landmark project has since transformed into an entire organizational banner that hosts women-led guest mixes, club tours and research initiatives—and now, a cultural exhibition in the U.K. The Lady of the House Cultural Exhibition is slated to kick off on March 8th with an “Under 18s” day dedicated to music industry education for students. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the event’s four additional days of 18+ programming will include speaker panels, workshops and performances by the likes of Anja Schneider, Candi ...
The Chainsmokers and Tiësto to Headline Super Bowl 2022 Parties
After Sunday’s drubbing of the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s only a matter of time until Tom Brady makes it to his eighth Super Bowl. And this year he’ll be joined by some of the dance music’s most popular artists for one of the biggest events of Super Bowl Weekend 2022. Tiësto and The Chainsmokers have been confirmed as headliners for Maxim’s “Big Game Weekend,” Billboard reports. The two-night event, where guests will reportedly have the chance to win Super Bowl tickets and cash, is sponsored by DIRECTV and is said to combine music, entertainment and sports. The Chainsmokers will perform on Friday, February 11th at “MaximBet Music At The Market,” which will highlight Maxim’s online sports betting pl...
