EVENTS
Saudi Arabia’s Largest Music Festival, SOUNDSTORM, Announces Return With Over 150 Artists
SOUNDSTORM is brewing with the collective power of over 150 dance music artists. Soon Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be booming with the sounds of Armin van Buuren, deadmau5, The Chainsmokers, Charlotte de Witte, Cirez-D, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, and too many more to name in what has the looks of one the biggest electronic music festival lineups in recent memory. Best of all, the promise of a full phase two still to be announced is keeping us on the edge of our seats. In 2019, events promoter MDLBEAST opened the gates of SOUNDSTORM to a massive 130,000-person audience on day one. In total, the debut edition was said to be the largest music festival ever to occur in the region—but that isn’t stopping organizers from thinking bigger. Recommended Articles In f...
EDM and Hip-Hop Collided In Spirited Endgame Labor Day Expansion Bash
Labor Day 2021 in Arizona was dominated by a multi-genre romp called the Endgame Labor Day Expansion Bash, a triumphant celebration that went down in Mesa with over 80 artists. The event boasted four intricate stages, cosplay communities, and small businesses throughout Arizona, making for a diverse and vibrant club night in the Grand Canyon State. Powered by Nexstar Entertainment and coordinated by MarcTheSharkPresents (MTSP, formerly AE and DAE&NYT), the Bash coalesced the local EDM and hip-hop communities in ecstatic fashion, offering an eclectic night of music as over 1,000 attendees let loose over the course of three days. What made the event so special, however, was its cross pollination with gaming culture. The Endgame Labor Day Expansion Bash paid homage to ...
Inside Electric Zoo’s “Supernatural” Return to Randall’s Island
It’s rare for a festival to call a venue home for over 12 years. But barring the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Electric Zoo has returned to Randall’s Island Park in New York every year since its first edition in 2009. It’s grown from a modest 66-person event to a sprawling, 100,000-person festival, earning the title of New York’s premier electronic music festival. As always, taking place on Labor Day Weekend, the festival underscores a transition from summer to fall. One last hurrah before the autumn leaves blossom and the summer sun makes way for cool winds and overcast skies. “This may be the end of summer but it is the beginning of our comeback to the greatest city in the world,” said Michael Julian, Chief of Marketing for Electric Zoo. Electric Zoo’s hurdles to the...
“We Missed You”: Vancouver’s FVDED In The Park Festival Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
After months of uncertainty, two postponements and an emergency venue change, Blueprint Live’s flagship festival FVDED In The Park finally returned to Vancouver. Normally held in Holland Park, Surrey, 30 minutes outside of Vancouver with a 50,000 person capacity, the 2021 edition took place at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Amphitheater at less than 50% capacity. Festival attendees didn’t seem to mind the venue change and came out ready to support their favorite local DJs as well as international talent. Headliners included Canadian acts such as deadmau5, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and REZZ as well as superstar Australian DJ and music producer Alison Wonderland. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the downsized version of the festival featured two stages instead ...
ILLENIUM Reveals Massive Multi-Genre Lineup for Destination Musical Festival, Ember Shores
ILLENIUM has revealed the full lineup for his much-anticipated three-day event at the Paradisus Cancun resort in December. And needless to say, Ember Shores is set to be unforgettable. While ILLENIUM will of course be performing all three days at Ember Shores, the EDM star also has a slew of incredible talent from multiple genres in tow. Among the bass music acts to appear are Big Gigantic, Said The Sky, Blunts & Blondes, Wooli, and of course the world’s G.O.D. (Greatest Opening DJ), Fury with MC Dino. Outside the scope of bass music, Ember Shores will also see performances from Elephante, Cosmic Gate, Jason Ross, 3LAU, Golf Clap, HALIENE, Dr. Fresch, and OTR, covering all bases from deep house to trance. Following up a similar three-night run in Las Vegas last mo...
Goldenvoice and Splash House Curate New Palm Springs Festival, Desert Air
Goldenvoice has long dominated the Palm Springs music scene with events like Coachella, Stagecoach, and Splash House taking center stage. Adding to their repertoire of electronic music outings, the renowned event company has announced a new, two-day winter house and techno festival at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Aptly called Desert Air, the festival will take place December 10th and 11th, acting as a natural successor to the after-hours events held during Splash House weekends at the same locale. Being one of the more unique open-air spaces in Southern California, the museum offers attendees views of World War II aircraft and industrial hangars all under the arid desert skies. The inaugural affair will feature an array of underground electronic artists headlined by The Martinez Broth...
Here Are the Lost Lands 2021 Set Times and Day-to-Day Schedules
Lost Lands is back, baby. The prehistoric-themed Ohio music festival, which doubles as a utopia for fans of head-banging electronic music, is officially returning this Friday, September 24th. The biggest and baddest in bass music are primed for monumental performances, such as Getter, Virtual Riot, Rusko, Barely Alive, Space Laces, G Jones, and of course Lost Lands founder Excision. Check out the official Lost Lands 2021 set times below as well as the schedule for the Discovery Center at the campgrounds Village Marketplace, which includes workshops, dance battles, and even a speed-dating matchmaker session for head-bangers. LOST LANDS DAY 1 SCHEDULE: Lost Lands schedule for September 24th, 2021. Recommended Articles LOST LANDS DAY 2 SCHEDULE: Lost Lands schedule for September 25t...
Pete Tong and Carl Cox Are DJing Back-to-Back From 400 Miles Apart
Today, September 22nd, legendary DJs Pete Tong and Carl Cox will perform at a virtual event as part of their “Club Rewind” campaign to showcase the power of Gig1, Virgin Media’s state-of-the-art gigabit broadband service. Tong and Cox will go back-to-back, with the former performing in London and the latter from Glasgow. Gig1’s internet will power the technology that manages outputs for the master and headphones as well as connecting the “Club Rewind” event locations. This will allow crowds to share the experience and virtual set and give fans the option to tune in from the comfort of their own home. The event will take place between 7PM and midnight. “Music has the power to transport you back in time, relive memories and c...
Swedish House Mafia Announce First Music Festival Performance of 2021
After teasing their long-awaited return to touring last month, Swedish House Mafia‘s first music festival is officially on tap. Following the end of their nine-year hiatus, the legendary trio’s comeback campaign will shift into high gear at Audacy Beach Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The two-day fest is slated for December 4th and 5th, 2021 and will also feature Weezer, All Time Low, Twenty One Pilots, Glass Animals, Modest Mouse, and viral “Coffee” singer beabadoobee, among others. The news arrives as Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia gear up for the release of a new album called Paradise Again, which does not currently have a public planned release date. The group also recently revealed a hotl...
Tomorrowland Winter 2021 Reveals First Artists: See the Phase 1 Lineup
After revealing the 2022 dates last month, Tomorrowland Winter has finally unveiled the first phase lineup for the upcoming festival. Featured on the lineup are some of the most sought-after DJs in the world, including Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, Martin Solveig, and more. Fans will get to experience each of these sets in the unique setting of the snow-capped French Alps, making Tomorrowland Winter one of the most unique festival experiences out there. While the firepower is certainly already there, this is only a small sample of what’s shaping up to be an incredible lineup. Tomorrowland Winter 2022 Phase 1 Lineup c/o Press Tomorrowland Winter contends for the crown as one of the most coveted dance music festivals in ...
Here Are All the Events Going Down In Las Vegas the Week of EDC 2021
After the most tumultuous year in the event’s history, EDC Las Vegas is set to return to Sin City for its most memorable music festival to date. Considering its influence as a major boon to the city’s economy, EDC essentially takes over the city and annually transforms it into an electronic dance music oasis for a week. And after a lost year—marred by a controversial postponement and explosive backlash from fans contrived by the impact of COVID-19—Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella’s efforts to plan an unforgettable experience are but a foregone conclusion. EDC Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jake West/Insomniac EDC Week 2021 includes over 40 shows at a bevy of the city’s most iconic clubbing destinations as well as its newest venues, Zouk Group̵...
Wooli Announces 32-Date “Destination” North American Tour
Wooli is bringing his prehistoric sound on the road this fall and winter. A few days ago, the dubstep don shared a teaser video featuring a herd of woolly mammoths crossing through a snowstorm. While some fans speculated that this could refer to new music, it turns out the clip led up to the announcement of his upcoming “Destination Tour.” From November 2021 to February 2022, fans in the U.S. and Canada will have the chance to catch Wooli on the road at 32 stops. He took to Twitter to share the list of cities he would be taking over and which artists he’s hitting the road with. In addition to Wooli, the tour will feature performances from Trivecta, William Black, Calcium, Ace Aura, Jiqui, Shank Aaron, Soltan, and Ubur. This news comes just over two weeks after Wooli ...
