Music festivals
FISHER Is Curating His Own Summer Music Festival In Malta In 2023
FISHER is entering the world of artist-led festivals. The house music superstar is embarking on his first-ever curated event, TRIIP Festival, which is in the cards for summer 2023. TRIIP is a destination festival set to take place on the European island of Malta, situated between Sicily and the coast of North Africa. Aside from the lush island locale smack dab in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, FISHER has already given fans even more to be excited about ahead of his foray into the festival circuit. The inaugural TRIIP lineup includes a spectrum-spanning array of house music talents, including Chris Lake, Claptone, Loco Dice and Nora En Pure, among others. Come for the music, stay for the summer vacation. Malta has it all, from coastal restaurants and water sports ...
Day Zero Tulum Announces Colossal 2023 Lineup With Major Lazer Sound System, Damian Lazarus, Joseph Capriati, More
Offering a mesmerizing electronic music experience in the heart of Tulum’s jungle, Day Zero is gearing up for its anticipated return early next year. Launched by Damian Lazarus in 2012, Day Zero draws inspiration from the area’s indigenous Mayan culture. The transformative party is now celebrating 10 years of world-class music and communal experiences on January 9th, 2023. Day Zero’s 2023 Tulum edition also coincides with the 20-year anniversary of the launch of Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels imprint, which has long championed many of techno and house music’s most exciting trailblazers. Day Zero’s lineup has now finally been unveiled, and it includes captivating performances from Lazarus, AMÉMÉ, Jamie Jones, Major Lazer Sound System, Joseph Capriati, Major League DJz, Danny Tenaglia and ma...
Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Dimension, More Announced for Balaton Sound 2023
After this year’s eye-popping return to the majestic rolling hills of Zamardi, Balaton Sound is gearing up for 2023 after announcing its first wave of artists. Europe’s biggest beachfront music festival will again return to the crystal clear waters of Hungary’s Lake Balaton with a massive 2023 lineup. Organizers recently revealed its first phase, giving prospective attendees plenty of time to start planning their European festival getaway. Primed to headline Balaton Sound 2023 are Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Dimension and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, alongside Don Diablo, Joel Corry and Vini Vici, among others. More artists will be announced in the weeks ahead. Balaton Sound 2023 is scheduled for June 28th to July 1st, 2023. You ...
Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Alison Wonderland, More Announced for Hangout Music Festival 2023
Hangout Music Festival is giving us signs that next year’s festival circuit will be absolutely stacked. Returning to the beaches of Gulf Shores in spring 2023 is Hangout, the Alabama-based festival that has made a name for itself with its diverse lineups spanning dance, rock, hip-hop and pretty much everything in-between. Now, organizers have announced Hangout’s 2023 lineup just in time for those who might add festival tickets to their Christmas list. On the electronic music side of things, fans will be able to enjoy headlining performances from Calvin Harris, Skrillex and Flume, alongside a stacked undercard featuring Alison Wonderland, Rezz, John Summit, Gryffin, Said The Sky and more. Hangout Music Festival 2022 lineup. Hangout Music Festival Scroll to Continue Rec...
Imagine Dragons and Armin van Buuren Confirmed as Headliners for UNTOLD Festival 2023
It’s looking like 2023 will be a monster year for Romania’s beloved UNTOLD Festival. Following the release of their official 2022 aftermovie, UNTOLD, one of Europe’s largest electronic music festivals, has announced the first major artists for next year’s fest: Imagine Dragons and Armin van Buuren. The chart-topping electro-pop and rock outfit are known for their deep discography of contemporary hits, like “Demons,” “Enemy,” “Thunder,” “Radioactive,” “Whatever It Takes” and many more. Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Imagine Dragons have won one Grammy and 10 Billboard Music Awards, among other accolades. By enlisting Imagine Dragons, UNTOLD’s organizers are making a stat...
EDM.com’s Best of 2022: Performances & DJ Sets
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. To honor their creativity and deeply influential work to challenge the boundaries of performance, we’ve recognized 10 of the year’s best sets from around the electronic music world. Alison Wonderland Alvarado Laundry, Los Angeles If you asked us to think of a rarer show than a rave with Alison Wonderland in a laundromat, our hands would be Tide. In celebration of her remarkable third album, Loner, the superstar DJ and singer-songwriter rinsed out a slew of filthy tracks live from a vacant L.A. laundromat. Organized by Brownies & Lemonade, the pie-in-the-sky performance was attended by less than 100 people, who raved away as strobe l...
MDLBEAST Welcomes 600,000 Fans to Rave the Night Away at Soundstorm Festival
You can do a lot with over 5 million square meters of festival space. Just ask MDLBEAST, the Saudi Arabian entertainment company behind the massive Soundstorm festival. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, they welcomed over 600,000 people to the capital of Riyadh for the giant festival, which they’ve dubbed “the loudest week in the Middle East.” The three-day Soundstorm fest was the culmination of a weeklong celebration of music via MDLBEAST’s XP Music Futures conference. Perhaps the festival’s most notable feat was BIG BEAST, the largest of its seven stages at a towering height of 135.5 feet. It’s here where a slew of electronic music superstars threw down electrifying DJ sets, including Tiësto, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, R3HAB and Dav...
Imagine Dragons Confirmed as 2023 Headliner for UNTOLD, One of Europe’s Largest Dance Music Festivals
It’s looking like 2023 will be a monster year for Romania’s beloved UNTOLD Festival. Following the release of their official 2022 aftermovie, UNTOLD, one of Europe’s largest electronic music festivals, has announced the first major artist for next year’s fest: Imagine Dragons. The chart-topping electro-pop and rock outfit are known for their deep discography of contemporary hits, like “Demons,” “Enemy,” “Thunder,” “Radioactive,” “Whatever It Takes” and many more. Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Imagine Dragons have won one Grammy and 10 Billboard Music Awards, among other accolades. By enlisting Imagine Dragons, UNTOLD’s organizers are making a statement in unfolding the 8th...
ODESZA, Madeon, ILLENIUM, More to Perform at Electric Forest 2023
As we count down the days until 2023, fans can already dart their calendars for one the year’s biggest festival lineups. It’ll be tough to beat the organizers of Electric Forest, who have revealed a lineup for the ages before the beloved Rothbury festival returns next year. The four-day fest will feature performances by ODESZA, Madeon, Zeds Dead, ILLENIUM, Above & Beyond, Rezz, Gryffin, Gorgon City, Virtual Riot and SVDDEN DEATH’s VOYD, among many others. Since 2008, fans have descended on West Michigan’s Double JJ Resort for Electric Forest, one of the nation’s most popular music, art and camping festivals. The event is somewhat of a haven for electronic music enthusiasts, who flock to the spellbinding Sherwood Forest for its...
ODESZA, Madeon, ILLENIUM, More to Perform at Electric Forest 2023
As we count down the days until 2023, fans can already dart their calendars for one the year’s biggest festival lineups. It’ll be tough to beat the organizers of Electric Forest, who have revealed a lineup for the ages before the beloved Rothbury festival returns next year. The four-day fest will feature performances by ODESZA, Madeon, Zeds Dead, ILLENIUM, Above & Beyond, Rezz, Gryffin, Gorgon City, Virtual Riot and SVDDEN DEATH’s VOYD, among many others. Since 2008, fans have descended on West Michigan’s Double JJ Resort for Electric Forest, one of the nation’s most popular music, art and camping festivals. The event is somewhat of a haven for electronic music enthusiasts, who flock to the spellbinding Sherwood Forest for its...
MDLBEAST Unveils Full Soundstorm 2022 Lineup With DJ Snake, Carl Cox, NERVO, Tiësto, More
Returning to Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh from December 1-3, MDLBEAST’s flagship festival, Soundstorm, is back with another massive lineup. More than 200 artists from across the globe are slated to perform at Soundstorm 2022, which will feature seven stages designed to resemble a futuristic metropolis. The Big Beast, the event’s towering mainstage, will host DJ sets from the likes of Tiësto, DJ Snake and Hardwell on opening night, while Salvatore Ganacci, Luciano, Swedish House Mafia, Peggy Gou, Afrojack, David Guetta and Marshmello will follow suit over the next two nights. Fans will also be able to enjoy performances from the likes of Zedd, MEDUZA, Eric Prydz, Claptone, NERVO, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki and EDM.com Class of 2022 artist ACRAZE, among man...
Insomniac’s Unique Hotel Experience for EDC Las Vegas 2023 Is a “Rave Wonderland”
Insomniac’s iconic EDC Las Vegas is getting even bigger for its 30-year anniversary in 2023. The renowned promoter has revealed “Hotel EDC,” a new initiative taking over Resorts World’s Las Vegas Hilton into a centralized hub for all things EDC. According to a press release issued to announce the first-of-its-kind festival experience, the 88-acre property will transform into a “rave wonderland” with a slew of unique fan experiences. Pass-holders will be able to experience EDC Las Vegas through a variety of onsite activations, such as exclusive parties at Ayu Dayclub, special art installations and EDC-themed cocktails and food, among many other perks. “Hotel EDC” will also provide a number of premium add-on experiences, like shuttle service to...
