Music festivals
The Ultimate European EDM Festival Tour for Summer 2022
Sadly, summer has come and gone. But there’s always next summer. While you may have been able to squeeze in a music fest or two close to home this year, festivals across Europe felt the wrath of COVID-19, navigating the pitfalls of countless postponements and cancellations. Despite the hardships, major European events are setting their sites on 2022 and it looks like a promising summer for the return of international music festivals. We’ve put together the ultimate 30-day electronic music European tour for 2022, plus our firsthand recommendations on how to travel to them on a budget. Travel Europe has one of the best train systems in the world. It’s fast, cheap and comfortable. Traveling from country to country can be stressful and tiring—and you’re going to wa...
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...
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...
Feast Your Eyes on the Mesmerizing EDC Las Vegas 2021 Drone Show
EDC Las Vegas 2021 has come and gone, and it’ll go down as the most memorable music festival of the year. As attendees decompress the surreal weekend and the memories begin to crystallize, one will go down as a timeless “you had to be there” moment: the drone show. In a music festival that featured the world’s best DJs and more fireworks than a Fourth of July bash at the White House, the unquestioned pièce de résistance was the coordinated drone performance. 600 iridescent drones took to the skies of Sin City, transforming into multiple polychromatic patterns. Gobsmacked ravers watched in awe as the machines changed from the iconic EDC owl to silhouettes of two people embracing under a glittering heart, among other configurations. The dazzling drone displa...
Police Report 34 Felony Arrests Made During EDC Las Vegas 2021
In the wake of the return of EDC Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has reported 34 felony arrests made during the music festival’s 2021 edition. According to a spokesperson for the LVMPD, six more arrests were made for driving under the influence. Police also issued an additional 43 misdemeanor citations, reports local NBC affiliate KSNV News 3. Approximately 500,000 people attended the festival throughout the weekend. Aerial view of the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. EDC Las Vegas (via Twitter) Police did not provide any additional information pertaining to the 34 felony arrests. The amount represents a considerable decline compared to the number from the festival’s 2019 edition. According to the Reno Ga...
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 ...
Look Inside Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge, Insomniac’s Dazzling Festival in the Pacific Northwest
Following delays, weather speculation, and uncertainty from Gorge veterans, Insomniac Events hosted an unforgettable two-day experience at their inaugural Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge. Pacific Northwest music festival-goers took a huge blow following the downfall of USC Events. Many wondered if Paradiso was replaceable. Those worries have undoubtedly been wiped away after Insomniac has proven they’re capable of putting together something far more than comparable. Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge was immaculate in all facets. From a one-of-a-kind pre-party to REZZ’s mind-melting, festival-ending set at the Fractal Valley, the execution was excellent. PRE-PARTY DONE RIGHT Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge kicked off the weekend with a bang, inviting attendees into ...
Here Are the EDC Las Vegas 2021 Set Times
The official set times and schedule for EDC Las Vegas, the biggest rave in North America, have arrived. With the best artists in dance music, the set times for all eight stages are overwhelming in the best way. Every day after the opening celebrations, all of the stage’s lineups begin at 7PM and last until 5:30AM. Ticket-holders are already shook up over the clashing sets. One of the most heartbreaking choices to make will be between Tiësto, Gryffin, and Martin Garrix, who all play Saturday from midnight to 1AM. Another difficult choice will be having to choose between Kaskade and Eric Prydz, who each have a midnight time slot on Sunday. EDC LAS VEGAS 2021: KINETICFIELD Hit EDC’s legendary main stage for a top-tier experience featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world l...
ILLENIUM’s Ember Shores Festival Announces 2021 Schedule
ILLENIUM‘s Ember Shores festival will be kicking off on December 4th, 2021 in Cancún, Mexico with an impressive lineup across three uniquely curated stages. The famed Fallen Embers artist will close out each night while 3LAU, Big Gigantic, Ray Volpe, Wooli, Blanke, and more will perform in support and light up the afternoon and evening skies. There won’t be a shortage of excursions or things for Illenials to do. Offsite activities include trips to Tulum and Cenotes, catamaran expeditions, deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, and more. These are add-ons to your package, and transportation to and from the resort is included. Recommended Articles “I’ve always wanted to create an event where Illenials from all over the world can gather as a...
Here Are the EDC Las Vegas 2021 Stage-by-Stage Lineups
With EDC Las Vegas only weeks away, there’s no better time than now to start planning which stages you’ll be checking out all weekend long. And we’re here to help. Deciding which stages you’ll want to visit is a daunting task with the festival’s staggering lineup, especially considering the sheer size of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Whether you plan on camping out at the bassPOD or running between the kineticFIELD and circuitGROUNDS, here you can find every artist and discover which of the eight stages they’ll perform on. EDC Las Vegas 2021: kineticFIELD Needless to say, the kineticFIELD lineup is huge. From Kaskade to The Chainsmokers to a collaborative DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky, Insomniac has booked something for everyone at their flag...
Porter Robinson, REZZ, GRiZ to Headline Okeechobee 2022
Okeechobee is celebrating its 5th birthday with more than 125 artists across a staggering number of genres. To the delight of music fans in Florida and beyond, Insomniac announced the lineup for the next chapter in the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival saga. Pulling no punches, headlining the event are Tame Impala, Porter Robinson, Megan Thee Stallion, REZZ, and GRiZ. Joining the all-star headliners are performers representing a substantial number of genres both in and out of the electronic sphere. Festival-goers are gearing up for sets from TroyBoi, Flying Lotus, Four Tet, The Glitch Mob, Eprom, Of The Trees, Chee, Elderbrook, CloZee, Caribou, and many more. It’s also been revealed that the event will showcase a “superstar mashup featuring special guests,” b...
Study Suggests “Dance, Drums, Sleep Deprivation, and Drugs” Lead to Meaningful Bonds at Concerts and Festivals
Researchers might have figured out why you miss your festival neighbors so much. A new study conducted by the University of Kent called “I Get High With a Little Help From My Friends’ – How Raves Can Invoke Identity Fusion and Lasting Co-operation via Transformative Experiences” claims to explain this phenomenon scientifically. Researchers Martha Newson, Ragini Khurana, Freya Cazorla, and Valerie van Mulukom, focused on the “4Ds” of a concert: “dance, drums, sleep deprivation, and drugs.” They recruited fans of electronic music and active clubbers and asked them to share their concert experiences with them. They then ranked how much each of the “4Ds” applied to each participant in the situation and then asked about how th...
