Music Festival
Photo Gallery: From Swedish House Mafia to Skream, Relive Coachella Weekend Two
Coachella‘s run may have come and gone, but the memories made by those in attendance will live on forever. Just over a week ago, April 22-24, Goldenvoice hosted the second weekend of Coachella, once again packing out the Polo Fields of Indio with fans from all over the globe for another high-profile fest. With gigantic art installations and experiential activations around every corner, Goldenvoice transformed the venue into an adult playground. From Harry Styles to Fred again.. to Louis The Child, Weekend Two also delivered a healthy dose of live music. Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2022. brphoto.co With over 125,000 people gathering in the desert each weekend, Coachella is one of the largest music festivals in the nation. Drawing in an internati...
Here Are the Stage-By-Stage Lineups for Shambhala Music Festival 2022
Ahem: there are only 81 days until Shambhala. After a two-year hiatus, Shambhala Music Festival—Canada’s longest-running independent dance music gathering—will return for its 23rd edition from July 22-25, 2022. In anticipation of the return to the farm, organizers have now unveiled Shambhala’s stage-by-stage lineups, highlighting one per day. Having trouble deciphering each stage? To make life easier, we’ve rounded up each lineup below. SHAMBHALA 2022: THE VILLAGE STAGE The Village Stage is a unique experience as attendees have the option of roaming the crowd at ground-level or climbing the stairs to the treehouse, where walkways above weave and intertwine around the entirety of The Village’s parameters. At the end of Shambhala 2019, organizers announced they w...
The Chainsmokers, Alesso, Moore Kismet, More to Perform at Pride In The Park Chicago
Get your dancing shoes ready, because Pride In The Park is back. Hosted in Chicago’s iconic Grant Park, Pride In The Park is a two-day music festival and inclusive experience organized to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Scheduled for June 25th and 26th, this year’s fest will feature two stages, a slate of activist speakers and a bevy of remarkable electronic music talent. Headlining performances from The Chainsmokers and Alesso will lead the weekend, with support from Joel Corry, Rebecca Black, Daya, Moore Kismet, J. Worra and Mz Worthy, among others. The festival will also feature Spencer Brown, a renowned dance music producer who came out in 2020 and was named one of EDM.com‘s Best Music Producers last year. RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Shea Couleé, Monet...
Bass Coast Announces 2022 Lineup With Claude VonStroke, The Funk Hunters, More
Emerging from a two-year hiatus, Bass Coast is scheduled to return from July 8th to 11th in Merritt, B.C., on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Bass Coast has a global reputation for showcasing innovative international artists alongside innovative Canadian talent. And the organizers of the beloved boutique festival have now unveiled its full 2022 lineup, staying true to their goal of booking diverse artists. This year, Bass Coast attendees will be treated to nuanced performances from the likes of AceMoMa, Claude VonStroke, Anz and Mikey Lion. Additionally, a 20/20 LDN showcase will feature Sicaria Sound, Tim Parker, OAKK and Ivy Lab. The docket also boasts a diverse lineup of regional and Canadian talent, including Fort Knox Five, The Funk Hunters,...
Annual Harlem Festival of Culture Launches In 2023 After Questlove’s ‘Summer Of Soul’ Oscar Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was the backdrop for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson‘s Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul, and a reimagining of the original format was announced this week. Titled the Harlem Festival of Culture, the annual event will kick off in 2023. The Harlem Cultural Festival began in 1967 as a series of music concerts held in the famed New York borough and in 1969 the event, also known as “Black Woodstock,” would emerge as the most notable of these events. The 1969 concert was the focus of Thompson’s documentary and the film displayed the wide scope of musicianship and artistry that was the hallmark of the times. On April 13, organizers of the Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC) made the official announcemen...
Average Citizens, Fort Knox Five, RUMPUS, More to Headline Rise & Shine 2022
Party with a purpose. The Rise & Shine FamJam Fundraiser is a music festival that donates 100% of its proceeds to send underprivileged children and teens to the Rise & Shine Foundation’s Captain’s Camps. At Captain’s Camps, youths in need are empowered to pursue their passions and develop a well-rounded skillset. The curriculum is specifically built around creating a balance of professional mentorship, elite sports training, beginner-level DJ training, and all-encompassing life skills. Rise & Shine Foundation’s Captain’s Camps 2021. Rise & Shine Inspired by the award-winning documentary film Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story, the Rise & Shine Foundation promotes key beliefs such as hard work, perseverance, self-be...
LL COOL J Announces Brand New ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty LL COOL J famously delivered the blistering 1980s hit “Rock The Bells” in the early days of his recording career, and the phrase holds weight today. This week, the Queens Hip-Hop legend announced the ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL coming later this summer in the rapper’s home borough. On Monday (April 4), the artist born James Todd Smith announced the music festival that shares the namesake with his pioneering single, lifestyle brand, and radio station. Related Stories The stacked lineup includes Ladies Love Cool James himself alongside DJ Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim, The Diplomats, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, N.O.R.E., and the Digable Planets. Other acts are expected to be added to this already stellar lineup. Hostin...
There’s an Epic Drum & Bass Festival, LOCUS, Going Down In Tulum This Weekend
Have you ever wanted to experience drum & bass in the jungle? Well, now’s your chance. From April 7th to 10th, 2022, a gaggle of major drum & bass artists will assemble for the LOCUS Festival in Tulum, Mexico. In a place where techno and house music reign supreme, this event will mark the first of its kind. LOCUS Festival 2022 is a dreamy, four-day drum & bass experience in paradise. It’s set to take over Tulum’s iconic Mia Beach Club from Thursday to Saturday, with the final night taking place at an undisclosed location. This Thursday, festivities kick off with Brazilian drum & bass legend DJ Marky, dBridge of Exit Records and Bad Company fame, Instra:mental, and Breakage, who will be joined by one of the U.K.’s rising stars, Harriet Jaxxon, as well a...
5 Reasons Why You Should Attend Summer Camp Music Festival 2022
Summer Camp Music Festival lives up to its name. At its core, the annual event is a celebratory festival that revolves around music, culture and family. But Summer Camp offers so much more than music to its attendees, hosting insightful and immersive activities all weekend long—just like you’re back under the starry skies of summer camp. Following multiple postponements due to the onset of the global pandemic, the organizers were able to host a successful 20th edition last fall. Gathering 25,000 people to celebrate, the festival saw its highest attendance to date. Now, this Memorial Day Weekend, Summer Camp will be returning to Chillicothe, Illinois’ Three Sisters Park for its 21st edition. Here are five reasons why you should attend Summer Camp Mu...
ÎLESONIQ Announces Full Lineup, Run of Show Ahead of 2022 Festival
îLESONIQ has been one of Canada’s premier electronic music festivals since 2014, hosting an impressive array of DJs and even extending beyond EDM to include hip-hop heavyweights. Presented by Bell, îLESONIQ returns to Montreal’s stunning Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 5-7. The fest’s organizers pulled out all the stops for the 2022 edition when they announced the first phase of the lineup last month, revealing one of its biggest lineups to date with headlining performances from Eric Prydz, Swedish House Mafia, and a massive B2B set by ILLENIUM and Excision. But they didn’t stop there. Phase two has now been revealed, adding Montreal’s own Black Tiger Sex Machine, German techno stalwart Dixon, and future house pioneer Don Diablo. Other major artis...
Relive the Magic of Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2022 With These Photos
Nestled away just miles outside of the small town of Okeechobee, Florida, stands a large acreage of land where music, arts, and incredible people come together once a year for the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. In early March, Sunshine Grove hosted the 2022 edition of the fest—and EDM.com was on the ground to capture all of the most memorable moments. The brainchild of Pasquale Rotella and his team at Insomniac, Okeechobee is a wonderland for creativity to thrive. The grounds are an oasis, a sun-kissed utopia of kinetic dance music and colorful art installations. Art installation in the Chobee Wobee village at Okeechobee 2022. brphoto.co For four days and four nights, Okeechobee featured some of the biggest named acts in the EDM sphere, such as Porter Robins...
CloZee, G Jones, Opiuo, More to Perform at Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival 2022
Prepare to be transported back to the middle ages at Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival. Hosted at one of the most unique locations, the fest takes place at Sleepy Hollow’s Renaissance Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The park features multiple real-life castles that will be used as stages, as well as over 35 fully functional Renaissance buildings. Kosmic Kingdom organizers have now announced the official lineup for the three-day event, which is scheduled for June 3rd and 4th, with a pre-party on the 2nd. The multi-genre festival features an array of DJs across experimental bass music, electro-funk, dubstep and beyond. Headlining Kosmic Kingdom 2022 are CloZee and G Jones, followed by Of The Trees, Opiuo, VCTRE and NotLö, among others. The undercard is filled with emerging electro...
