EVENTS
deadmau5 is Returning to Red Rocks for Two “Day of the deadmau5” Shows This Fall
After a year of unprecedented cancellations and drive-in concerts, deadmau5 is officially making his grand return to Red Rocks. Fans of the legendary electronic artist can attest that his “Day of the deadmau5” shows aren’t quite like his normal DJ sets. deadmau5 brings a darker approach to these performances, highlighted by bespoke live production and kaleidoscopic, haunting visual elements. He famously performed at Red Rocks in 2019, offering a memorable “Day of the deadmau5” performance in his mind-blowing Cube V3 rig. The shows are slated for November 4th and 5th, with the former featuring an extended DJ set and the latter boasting performances from both deadmau5 and his techno alias, TESTPILOT. deadmau5 (via Twitter) Tickets to both shows ar...
Diplo, TroyBoi, SNBRN, More to Headline Beach House 2021
Beach House is the latest star-studded destination event hosted by travel and tourism agency LVIN, an affiliate company of Expedition America. Earlier this year, the agency announced their latest unforgettable getaway experience set in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, running from May 20th to 24th. From arrival to departure, LVIN has arranged activities such as pool parties, excursions, and outings to popular nightclubs. Each night guests will be shuttled to a new venue and enjoy live DJ performances from headliners Diplo, TroyBoi, Cut Snake, Croatia Squad, SNBRN, Sam Blacky, and more. Beach House attendees can choose from a selection of six stunning hotels in Los Cabos for their stay. Packages range in price from $649 to $2,149 per person, with varying ameniti...
Chris Lake and FISHER Announce 2021 Memorial Day Weekend Show in Arizona
As the live music scene slowly reopens, its artists are emerging from their studios ready to throw down the DJ sets we’ve missed so dearly. Next to announce their grand return are the house titans Chris Lake and FISHER, who recently took to their social media to share a comical FaceTime session revealing their upcoming collaborative concert. Lake and FISHER will recapture the magic of their beloved “Under Construction” live show in Arizona at the Rawhide Event Center this Memorial Day Weekend. Those lucky attendees will get to experience “Losing It,” “Turn off the Lights,” and more global dance hits in a normalized concert setting, since the show will not be a socially distanced pod experience. Masks will be required to be worn at all ti...
REZZ and RL Grime Announced as Headliners of Austin, Texas Music Festival ILLfest
ILLfest has announced a stacked Phase One lineup to descend on Austin, Texas in September 2021. The two-festival is scheduled for September 17th and 18th at Austin’s Travis County Expo Center. Organizers have recruited a bevy of high-profile EDM talent for the festivities, tapping bass music heavyweights REZZ and RL Grime as headliners along with house titans Chris Lorenzo and Malaa, electronic superstars What So Not and Mija, and famed dance-pop duo Snakehips, among others. ILLfest will also feature some iconic artists outside of the dance music spectrum. Texas native Devin The Dude, a fabled rapper known for his woozy hit “Doobie Ashtray,” and dream pop duo Phantogram will both hit the stage in September. A 10-day ticket window wi...
Winter Music Conference and VRJAM Announce Showcase Contest for DJs and Music Producers
Ahead of the first-ever virtual edition of Winter Music Conference, the organizers of the world-renowned electronic music summit have announced a one-of-a-kind contest for DJs and producers. In partnership with VRJAM and EDM.com, WMC has launched a competition for artists to secure a coveted showcase at the virtual convention, which will go down on May 20th and 21st. The “New Music Showcase” will be fleshed out live over the course of both days via VRJAM’s cutting-edge content platform and immersive VR music venue, 5th Dimension, as well as on Twitch. The contest will be open to both unheralded and established artists regardless of their size. Competing artists must be able to perform a live 30-minute DJ set consisting of original, unlicensed music, including re...
Bass Coast Music Festival Officially Postponed to Summer 2022
The beloved Canadian boutique festival Bass Coast has announced the postponement of its 2021 event. Bass Coast is the latest music festival forced to make the difficult decision to postpone due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an official statement, organizers explained that “without knowing what public health measures will be in place this July, we lack the critical information necessary to contract infrastructure, book artists and secure vendors.” Originally scheduled for July, the festival’s 12th edition is now tentatively set for July 8th to 11th, 2022. Organizers indicated that all current ticket-holders will have their 2021 passes automatically transferred to 2022 and that “subsequent years will [also] be bump...
Brownies & Lemonade Announce Stacked Lineup for First-Ever Weekend Takeover in Lake Havasu City
After a year of delivering memorable streaming experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned dance music event brand Brownies & Lemonade is getting back to what they do best—IRL shows. B&L have announced “Weekend at Havasu,” their first-ever weekend takeover scheduled for August 27th to 29th, 2021. The brand, which was named the Best Event Organizer/Promoter in EDM.com‘s 2020 Industry Leaders list, has invited a slew of top-notch electronic talent for the two-night, limited capacity fest. Set to perform in Havasu are Bauuer, Party Favor, Snakehips, Whethan, Moore Kismet, Eprom, and more. Flyer for Brownies & Lemonade’s “Weekend at Lake Havasu” featuring Baauer, Party Favor, and many more. Brownies & Lemonade B&...
Burning Man Officially Postponed to 2022
The candle of Burning Man’s 2021 edition has officially flickered out. Burning Man organizers have announced that the fabled Nevada music and arts festival has been moved to 2022, citing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new blog post published on the Burning Man Journal paints a picture of a jaded organization fraught with complex challenges to overcome. “All of us at Burning Man Project have been busy projecting all the possible scenarios that would allow us to bring our desert city back to life in 2021,” the post reads. “The variables are many, and our capacity to overcome challenges is high. It’s what we do.” “But, although here in the United States we may be feeling the weight lifting and the light at the end of the tunnel bright...
Louis The Child Announce Massive 32-Date “Euphoria” Tour With Whethan, What So Not, More
After a dismal year devoid of live music, Louis The Child are returning in a big way. The barnstorming electronic tandem have announced a massive North American tour called “Euphoria,” which will kick off this summer on July 24th in Phoenix before concluding in mid-September in Sacramento. The momentous announcement arrives after they wiped their Instagram page clean, puzzling their fan base. The famed “Better Not” duo are bringing along some huge artists for the ride. Set to appear along the way are Jai Wolf, K.Flay, The Knocks, What So Not, and Whethan, among many others. Louis The Child have also promised a new live production for fans, taking to social media to exult in the expansive new tour. “New music, new show, new energy,” th...
Ozuna Presents “Cancun Fest” Destination Festival in Mexico With DJ Snake, Wisin, More
Global Urbano music superstar Ozuna has teamed up with Pollen Presents—a brand that creates unique and exclusive experiences—to announce a four-day music festival that will be taking over The Grand Oasis Resort in Cancún, Mexico, November 4th to 8th. In addition to a headlining performance from Ozuna, the expansive lineup for the fest has been personally selected by the chart-topping Bourica. Cancun Fest will include performances from world-renowned producer DJ Snake, Wisin from the multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning Reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, and Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers. Also on the star-studded list are Nathy Peluso, Alex Sensation, and Boza along with DJ Camilo, Dimelo Flow, and Caleb Calloway playing sets on location. Cancun Fest offers attendee...
Porter Robinson Announces Return of Second Sky Music Festival and Dates
Nearly two years ago, electronic music wunderkind Porter Robinson held his inaugural Second Sky Music Festival in Oakland, California and received rave reviews for his performances under his main alias and Virtual Self project. In the time since, as the world crumbled under lockdown due to safety measures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Robinson hosted two streaming iterations of the festival, cleverly coined Secret Sky. The second of those streams took place last weekend, and Porter’s stunning set can be watched on YouTube. Now, Robinson has announced the grand return of the live in-person event. The return of Secret Sky will go down September 18th and 19th at Cesar E. Chavez Park in Berkeley, California. Fans can register for early access to tickets at the ...
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on effects of hair products containing formaldehyde
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of hair smoothing products containing formaldehyde. The agency says the U.S Food and Drug Administration has informed it of the short and long-term effects of formaldehyde exposure in hair smoothing products. The alert, No: 006/2021 – Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products, was signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. It said most hair smoothing or straightening products release formaldehyde gas, a known human carcinogen, as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, into the air during hair straightening or smoothing. According to the alert, when formaldehyde is re...
