Music festivals
Dirtybird CampINN Details Health and Safety Guidelines for Upcoming Event in Florida
Last year, Dirtybird CampINN was forced to reschedule due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the event is looking to move forward on its originally rescheduled dates of May 14th through 17th, barring any setbacks. Although a lineup is yet to be announced, Dirtybird has laid out staunch health and safety protocols for the event. Face masks, on-site COVID-19 tests, and temperature checks are all required for entry. Those who are already vaccinated will be able to skip testing procedures. It’s also important to note that the event will operate at a limited capacity. Attendees will be able to purchase single-day passes, night passes, and weekend passes. Those who have purchased weekend passes will be assigned a room and are required to stay on the premises at all tim...
Poland’s FEST Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup With Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, More
FEST Festival has announced a star-studded phase one lineup. After first launching the event in 2019, organizers have booked some of the hottest talents from around the globe for its second iteration. Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, Alan Walker, Kungs, Bakermat, Purple Disco Machine, Robin Schulz, and more are slated to take the stage on August 11th through 14th. As per standard practice in the pandemic age, FEST Festival plans to take all necessary precautions when it comes to sanitation and safety measures. The announcement of the festival comes at a somewhat troubling time for Poland in terms of the country’s response to the virus. While they’ve vaccinated roughly 6% of their population, they’ve recently seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to IQ. This ha...
Pasquale Rotella Says “Nothing Has Changed” With EDC Las Vegas 2021 Dates
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella took to social media to allay concerns regarding the potential postponement of EDC Las Vegas due to the impact of COVID-19. In a tweet, Rotella said that “nothing has changed” at this time and also promised a more comprehensive update in the near future. “Full EDC LV update coming soon. But as of now, nothing has changed,” he tweeted. “If we can have a safe show in May, then we’re going to make it happen.” At the time of this article’s publication, the dates of the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas are May 21st to 23rd. However, considering the extensive planning it takes to organize a music festival of this scale, a postponement seems like the most logical move for Insomniac amid the uncertainty of the...
Sources: Coachella is Moving to April 2022
It looks like the 2021 edition of Coachella has been dealt its final death blow. According to Variety, who spoke with two industry sources, the fabled Indio music and arts festival is planning to abandon its October 2021 dates and move to April 2022. The move would mark the music festival’s fourth postponement due to the impact of COVID-19. Citing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sources noted that Coachella could present an issue concerning the spread of the virus due to its sheer size. “There’s a big difference between having two weekend [sic] of Coachella in California and throwing a country festival in Florida,” one source told Variety. Sources say the 2021 edition of Indio’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will mo...
Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, More to Perform at Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea
The floodgates have been opened, and festivals are beginning to make their grand comebacks. Damian Lazarus‘ Day Zero festival has announced that it will be returning to the Dead Sea at the beautiful and historical ancient mountain of Masada. The event is expanding to two nights on September 9th and 10th, 2021 and the lineup is out of this world. Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, Luciano, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, DJ Holographic, Sasha, Nick Warren, and more were announced as performers for the unique music fest. Day Zero events are unlike any other, celebrating new beginnings through mind-blowing live performances and jaw-dropping locales. For Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea, they will bring the intimacy of their beloved Tulum staple, the Club Stage, to the des...
Tomorrowland 2021 Officially Rescheduled to August and September
Tomorrowland has officially been rescheduled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both weekends of the iconic Belgian music festival’s 2021 edition have been moved. Weekend 1 will now take place August 27-29 and Weekend 2is scheduled for September 3-5. According to an announcement shared on Tomorrowland’s website, organizers cautioned fans that the fest could be cancelled if safety concerns persist as the dates near. “We want to stay positive and hopeful towards an unforgettable end of summer of 2021, but realize that there is also a chance the 16th edition of Tomorrowland could take place in 2022,” the statement reads. Tomorrowland 2021 has been postponed to August and September due to the impact of COVID-19. Tomorrowland In an email, Tomorrow...
Electric Zoo Announces Schedule for Day One of 2021 Festival
Those interested in spending their Labor Day Weekend at Electric Zoo can now begin planning their festival itineraries. Announced on Friday was the phase one lineup of the event’s first day. On Twitter, organizers shared a graphic revealing who would be performing at the opening of the weekend festival. Assuming vaccination rates continue to climb and large-scale events become permitted in New York once again, the festival will host a wide range of both superstar talent and rising stars in the electronic music scene. On Friday, September 3rd, fans will be able to catch sets from Alesso, Zeds Dead, Moore Kismet, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Nina Las Vegas, and more. The aforementioned artists join the phase one cast of performers announced last fall. Electric Zoo takes place this Lab...
Tomorrowland Rescheduled to September 2021, Says Liv of NERVO
As fans wait patiently for updates on Tomorrowland‘s highly anticipated 2021 edition, a new update has thrown a wrench into their plans. In a new interview with The Telegraph, Liv Nervo of famed dance music duo NERVO claimed that the fabled Belgian music festival’s dates have been postponed from July to late September 2021. She also dives into a number of other topics in the sweeping interview, such as traveling with her child and navigating the pandemic. “For now, we’re just going with the flow. You think you’re heading in one direction then suddenly the situation changes,” Nervo said. ” The big news is Tomorrowland in Belgium, one of our biggest festivals, has rescheduled this summer to late September. It’s something to aim for.” Rumors of th...
Insomniac Announces Skyline, a Massive Techno Festival in Orlando
Insomniac East recently released a cryptic post announcing a new rave set to take place this Memorial Day Weekend 2021. Thankfully, we now have all the details after Insomniac announced Skyline, a techno-themed music festival going down on May 28th and 29th in Orlando, Florida at The Vanguard. Skyline will be flying high under Insomniac’s famed Factory 93 brand, featuring a meld of the finest underground music and digital art installations. Check out the official promo video below. The announcement came hand in hand with a jam-packed lineup that would melt any techno lover’s heart. The fest will feature performances from a number of trailblazing artists, such as The Martinez Brothers, BLOND:ISH, Maceo Plex, Sacha Robotti, and DJ Tennis, among othe...
Excision Announces Lost Lands Ticket Launch Date, Shares Update on Other 2021 Music Festivals
As the live music industry slowly inches toward reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Excision is eyeing a safe return. The superstar bass music producer and DJ took to Twitter today to share a lengthy statement about the immediate future of Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, and other music festivals navigating the impact of the virus. “Even though we are still unable to host and play shows like we used to, it’s slowly becoming safer as the weeks go by. We don’t know when live shows will come back in full force, maybe it will be earlier than predicted, or maybe it will be later,” Excision wrote. “But no matter what, we have to be ready. Large scale festivals take many months to plan properly, so we have to accept that if we want live events to be waiting for ...
ILLENIUM, Dillon Francis, FISHER, More to Perform at Life Is Beautiful 2021: See the Full Lineup
Life Is Beautiful has announced a star-studded lineup for the festival’s 2021 edition. A bevy of major electronic music artists will grace the stages of the beloved Vegas music festival, including ILLENIUM, Dillon Francis, FISHER, San Holo, and CloZee, among others. Billie Eilish, Green Day, and Tame Impala were tapped as headliners for the fest’s grand return, which will go down September 17th to 19th, 2021. Check out the full lineup below, courtesy of the event’s official flyer. Billie Eilish, Green Day, and Tame Impala are set to headline the 2021 edition of Life Is Beatiful in Las Vegas. Life Is Beautiful (via Twitter) Life Is Beautiful CEO Justin Weniger recently opened up about the struggles of navigating the erratic nature of the pandemic while planning t...
Burning Man Announces 2021 Theme: Terra Incognita
On February 18th, organizers of Burning Man 2021 released a highly anticipated update on the event via the Burning Man Project‘s blog. However, they were unfortunately unable to confirm many details regarding the prospects of the event’s 2021 edition, saying it was “simply too early to make the call.” A new post published today has announced the 2021 theme for the beloved Burning Man community: Terra Incognita. The Latin phrase, which translates to “unknown land,” traces back to the Egyptian scholar Ptolemy. While the possibility of reconnecting in Black Rock City remains unclear, the team has extended a spiritual invitation of sorts. “This year’s Burning Man theme is an invitation to emerge from our collective isolation, to ex...
