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Boo! Seattle 2021: Everything You Need to Know
Just a month after their phenomenal showing at Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge, Insomniac is returning to the Pacific Northwest for Boo! Seattle. We’ve gathered all the info you need to make this Halloween as smooth as possible for you and your crew. COVID-19 GUIDELINES All attendees must either provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before the festival. Masks are required for indoor events, so make sure you bring one or two along with you each day. Additionally, the fest will be cashless and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue. Restrooms now have touchless amenities and there will be no physical tickets for the event. Onsite staff will be cleaning high-touch surfaces, ensuring that the spread of germs is mitigated. For m...
ADE Announces 2022 Dates, Return of Pro Conference
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced it’ll be returning in 2022. The event, scheduled for October 19th to 23rd, will also be bringing back its daytime business conference. 2021’s ADE exceeded expectations and is considered one of the most significant iterations in the organization’s history. It celebrated 25 years in the wake of the #UnmuteUs protests, which attracted tens of thousands in the streets of Amsterdam to speak out against the Dutch government’s clamp on the region’s music festivals. “Given the role that ADE fulfilled this year, it was perhaps the most important edition in its history,” according to Dutch newspaper Volkskrant. Chelsea Cutler performing at ADE Amsterdam Dance Event Recommended Articles Organizers did ...
DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, REZZ More to Perform at EDC México 2022: See the Full Lineup
Continuing the 25th anniversary celebration of their iconic EDC brand, Insomniac has announced a massive lineup for the 2022 edition of EDC México. True to form, the world’s leading electronic music festival promoter has once again delivered a staggering lineup, which consists of almost 200 artists. Some of the most popular in the electronic dance music scene are set for performances at the 8th edition of EDC México, such as DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Alesso, Carl Cox, REZZ, Grimes, Zedd, NERVO, and deadmau5’s techno alias TESTPILOT, among many others. One of Latin America’s largest dance music festivals, EDC México is scheduled for February 25-27, 2022 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a motorsport race track in Mexico City. The event will boast seven stage...
The Irresistible Fun of Dirtybird Campout In 24 Wild Photos
Just a week ahead of EDC Las Vegas this year, a wonderland for weirdos took place in California’s little city of Modesto. As the dust settled, one fact became abundantly clear to house and techno music lovers in attendance: Dirtybird Campout is pure insanity in all the best possible ways. Over the course of the weekend campers delighted in a star-studded lineup, which was unexpectedly complemented by a bevy of some of the most nostalgic games ever played at summer camp. Eardrums were pleasantly walloped by techno and house music icons like Damian Lazarus, Carl Craig, Boyz Noise, and Claude VonStroke, as well as hip-hop luminaries like Too $hort, Digable Planets, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Games took the event to a whole new level too. There were potato sack races and tug...
Ultra Music Festival Announces First Artists for 2022: See the Phase 1 Lineup
The journey to Ultra Music Festival is officially underway after organizers announced the first wave of artists to perform in 2022. In classic Ultra fashion, the festival, which is scheduled to return to its longtime home of Bayfront Park from March 25th to 27th, will feature the most popular artists in electronic dance music. DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Kygo, David Guetta, Madeon, and many more dance music superstars were revealed today. Other notable gigs at the “revamped” festival include a live performance from legendary drum & bass group Pendulum and a three-hour set by iconic techno artist Carl Cox, who will debut his new Hybrid Live production. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, fans can also look forward to a Sunday closing performance...
See SG Lewis Shine Bright at Sold Out “times” Show In Los Angeles
Earlier this year SG Lewis was enjoying a drink in his parents’ living room, celebrating the release of his debut album, times. Its 10 tracks practically bubble over with euphoric sound design and dance-pop spirit, both made for and inspired by the clubs we so sorely missed. But as they say, all good things take time. The renowned Brit’s long-awaited performance of times in Los Angeles was well worth the wait. Complete with live vocals, keys and guitar from Lewis, JAB provided support on percussion alongside Victoria Aycock on keys and bass. SG Lewis performs alongside JAB and Victoria Aycock for a sold out show at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. Rachel Kupfer Kicking off the sold-out show at Shrine Auditorium was indietronica duo NEIL FRANCE...
Aluna to Perform In 14 Cities for Upcoming “Diskotek” Tour
This winter, Aluna is inviting you to “cum c her DJ” on her debut solo tour, “Diskotek,” which was announced earlier this week. The run will kick off in Atlanta on December 2nd before concluding in Toronto on January 29th. Stops along the way include Los Angeles, Denver and Detroit, though it appears New Yorkers and Chicagoans will have to make special trips out of their cities for this one. While official support has yet to be announced, “Gold” collaborator Austin Millz is listed on the billing for January 20th in Boston. “This DJ tour is for the culture, a place where those who are excited by the future of dance music can come together and rave,” Aluna wrote on social media. “Y’all know what I’m about — bringing the ...
Swedish House Mafia Confirmed for Coachella 2022
It’s official: Swedish House Mafia will be returning to Indio for a landmark performance at Coachella in 2022. The news was announced October 20th by way of cryptic, “if-you-know-you-know” posts on the festival’s social media. Each one featured a grainy photo of the iconic Swedish trio, comprising Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, paired with the group’s signature black circle logo in the caption. A Goldenvoice rep reportedly confirmed that Swedish House Mafia will be performing at the 2022 iteration of Coachella. The trio have also teased other performances this week via mysterious billboards in Las Vegas, London, Amsterdam, and other major areas, signaling a potential global tour on the horizon. The next edition of Coachella will be the ico...
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Impressive Lineup at the 2021 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix
Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel, has been added to a unique lineup for the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, the largest outdoor venue in Austin. The event is expected to bring more than 360,000 attendees and will take place from Friday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 24th. Diesel will perform alongside Twenty One Pilots, legendary “Piano Man” singer-songwriter Billy Joel, and iconic soul-funk band Kool & The Gang. The Basketball Hall of Fame member-turned-EDM-star has continued to turn heads in the dance music space due to his heavy-hitting DJ sets and love of dubstep music. He even crowd-surfed at Lost Lands just last month. Shaq is also on the lineup for EDC Las Vegas 2021, which wi...
EDC Makes History and Becomes First Music Festival Held on Roblox
Roblox and Insomniac have bonded together to bring EDC Las Vegas, one of the world’s largest music festivals, to the metaverse. The experience, dubbed “World Party,” marks the first-ever music festival held on the popular online game platform. Within Roblox, fans will be able to attend 50 performances throughout the weekend and fully immerse in EDC’s beloved stages, like cosmicMEADOW and circuitGROUNDS. “To partner and create with a metaverse leader like Roblox is an exciting opportunity for Insomniac,” said Pasquale Rotella, Insomniac’s founder and CEO in a press release. “Bringing people from all over the world together through art and experience is a goal we’re always working hard to achieve, and together wi...
Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Black Coffee, More to Perform at Ibiza Spirit in Cancún: See the Full Lineup
Why toil through the throes of winter when you can spend it under the sun-kissed beaches of Cancún with the world’s best DJs? Ibiza Spirit will arrive in Mexico in February 2022 to offer a weeklong winter getaway for fans of electronic dance music, who can ditch their mittens and hot chocolate for bathing suits and beats. Channeling the culture of the world’s most illustrious clubbing destination, Pollen Presents have joined forces with Ibizan powerhouse The Night League to develop seven days and nights of dance music-fueled debauchery. The event is scheduled for February 19-26, 2022 and will include curated pool parties, boat excursions, and performances from a slew of electronic music superstars. Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Black Coffee, CamelPhat, Anfisa Letyago, ...
EDC Las Vegas 2021: Set Times, COVID-19 Guidelines, and Everything Else You Need to Know
EDC Las Vegas is making its triumphant return to Sin City, so we’ve gathered all the information you need to know to keep a pulse on the iconic music festival’s 25th anniversary spectacular. Whether it be COVID-19 guidelines, EDC Week events, camping tips, or anything else under the electric sky, we’ve got you covered to ensure your festival experience is the best one of the year. EDC Las Vegas. Jake West/Insomniac COVID-19 GUIDELINES Headliners will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of entering the festival. A photo of your vaccination card, digital vaccine record, or negative test results on your phone will also be accepted. Masks are not required but are recommended for your safety. Bring one along just in ...
