Music festivals
Seismic Dance Event Quakes the Status Quo—By Prioritizing the Ultimate Techno and House Music Experience
After concluding it’s milestone fifth year of action in the “live music capital of the world,” it’s clear Seismic Dance Event has not only found its flow, but is also actively reaching higher for the next rung on the ladder to festival greatness. There’s frequently a misplaced notion when it comes to the live events space that bigger is always better. To an extent, it’s easy to see the underlying logic—a festival which sells a larger volume of tickets generally is likely to have more resources available at their disposal. More monetary resources generally affords higher profile talent bookings, more jaw-dropping production and effects, increasingly extravagant amenities and more. Seismic Dance Event is among the few notable event brands where the best of...
22 Images That Illustrate the Stupefying Sights of EDC Orlando 2022
We’re running out of superlatives for EDC. What more can be said of Insomniac’s flagship festival brand at this point? It’s long been a lynchpin of the electronic music community, but even though EDC is considered the apotheosis of dance music hedonism, its architects are seemingly hellbent on raising the bar year after year. And after this year’s fest in Orlando, the star of EDC’s legend somehow got even brighter. There was no ambiguity when it came to Insomniac’s commitment to fan experiences. Tinker Field became an adult playground where ravers could frolic through swaths of giant mushrooms by day before they transformed into polychromatic art installations by night. Towering LED daises glittered beneath the night sky, which ultimately became a c...
Tomorrowland Reveals 2023 Theme to “Take Its Creative Storytelling to New Heights”
Tomorrowland is returning to Boom, Belgium next year with a new story to tell. The iconic EDM festival has revealed its 2023 theme, “Adscendo,” which organizers say “will take its creative storytelling to new heights,” per a press release shared with EDM.com. Details are scarce at the moment, but we’re able to confirm a “new digital experience” launching in late January for pre-registered ticket-holders. Tomorrowland is also releasing a fantasy fiction book, which was developed over the past two years and tells the story behind the “Adscendo” theme. It’s most likely the first installment of a trilogy revealed earlier this summer. The 2022 Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. Tomorrowland Scroll to Continue Recommended Artic...
Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, More Confirmed for EDC México 2023: See the Full Lineup
Insomniac has announced a massive lineup for the 2023 edition of EDC México. The Méxican offshoot of the promoter’s beloved EDC festival returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from February 24-26. Fans will be raving at the brand’s patented stages, including kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS and the intimate neonGARDEN. Organizers have now revealed a typically staggering lineup featuring a laundry list of electronic music stars. The lineup features Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, ILLENIUM, Tiësto, Marshmello and many, many more. You can purchase tickets here and check out the full lineup below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles EDC México 2023 lineup. Insomniac Events FOLLOW EDC MÉXICO: Facebook: facebook.com/ElectricDaisyCarnivalMe...
Carl Cox, Solomun, DJ Snake, More Confirmed for MDLBEAST’s 2022 SOUNDSTORM Festival
MDLBEAST‘s flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, is gearing up for its third edition in Saudi Arabia. Following last year’s blockbuster fest in Riyadh, prospective attendees from across the globe will be returning December 1-3. And they’re in for yet another huge lineup. MDLBEAST has announced the first wave of headliners for this year’s event, which will feature Carl Cox, Solomun, DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Zedd and David Guetta. SOUNDSTORM, the region’s largest music festival, will also invite Marshmello, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiësto and Eric Prydz, among others, to its stages in 2022. This year’s lineup also represents an expansion for MDLBEAST, who have tapped a number of crossover artists from outside the world of EDM, like Bruno Mars, C...
Boys Noize, SG Lewis, More Confirmed for Defected Croatia 2023
Defected Records has revealed the first wave of artists for the 2023 edition of Defected Croatia, the label’s house music festival in the land of a thousand islands. The seventh Defected Croatia fest returns to the sun-kissed town of Tisno for “six days of house hedonism” from August 3-8. Organizers today announced a stellar lineup of returning DJs and first-time appearances alike. Artists confirmed to perform at next year’s fest include Boys Noize, Chloé Caillet, SG Lewis, Todd Edwards, Archie Hamilton, Ash Lauryn, Riva Starr and many more. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, prospective attendees can expect “more A-List debuts” to be announced soon. Defected Croatia will go down at The Garden resort in Tisno with three...
5 Reasons Why Seismic Dance Event Is a Must-Visit for Fans of Techno and House Music
While it’s often referred to as the “live music capital of the world,” Austin may not ordinarily be your first thought when it comes to discovering the latest and greatest in techno and house music. However, Seismic Dance Event is rapidly changing Austin’s reputation when it comes to dance music, helping to define the culturally rich Central Texas city as a hub for discovering the electronic sounds of tomorrow. As Seismic Dance Event gears up for a return this November, during what is arguably the biggest boom cycle in techno and house in recent memory, there’s plenty to be excited for in this year’s milestone edition. Tickets to Seismic Dance Event are on sale now. Seismic showcases what’s next in techno and house music ...
Zedd, deadmau5, More Confirmed for Countdown NYE 2022: See the Full Lineup
The countdown to Countdown NYE is on. This year’s event is fittingly branded “Rize of the Ravebotz” and features a lineup of over 80 artists. Insomniac Events today unveiled a massive lineup featuring Zedd, deadmau5, Madeon, ZHU, Maya Jane Coles, DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Galantis, VNSSA and many more. Scheduled for December 30-31 at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center, the alien-themed festival will feature four stages: The Mothership, Area 51, Twilight Zone and The Nebula. Just like years past, attendees will also encounter and interact with extraterrestrial performers throughout the event. Tickets to Countdown NYE 2022 will go on sale Thursday, November 3rd at 12pm PT. You can check out the full lineup below and find out more about the fest here. ...
Party In the Jungle: Tomorrowland and Zamna Festival Join Forces for CORE Tulum
One of the world’s most iconic music festivals is set to land in the lush jungles of Tulum. Thanks in part to its sumptuous locale, Tulum has emerged as one of the world’s top dance music destinations, locking horns with Ibiza and Mykonos, among others. It’ll now play host to the fabled Tomorrowland, who will assemble their fan-favorite CORE stage at the closing of Tulum’s paradisiacal Zamna Festival. Located in the heart of Tulum near a natural cenote, Zamna is the city’s most popular music festival. The event’s organizers are currently gearing up for its return to Mexico’s Quintana Roo jungle from December 31st to January 14th. c/o Tomorrowland Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Tomorrowland debuted the eye-popping CORE stage,...
HiJinx Announces Lineup for 2022 NYE Festival With Flume, DJ Snake, Rezz and More
HiJinx is ready to ring in the new year with yet another stellar lineup. The organizers of the Philly-based fest have revealed a massive two-day lineup, tapping DJ Snake, Flume, Ganja White Night, Gigantic NGHTMRE, GRiZ B2B Zeds Dead and Rezz for headlining performances to ring in 2023. HiJinx 2022 also features a huge undercard, with EPROM, JOYRYDE, MitiS, Rossy, TroyBoi and more. EDM.com Class of 2021 and 2022 members Blanke and Ray Volpe, respectively, are also set to throw down. On December 29th and 30th, 2022, HiJinx will transform the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a unique festival experience with immersive sound, mind-bending lighting and video, art installations, flow art performances, a craft and food bazaar, and more for the ultimate year-end celebration. Scroll to Con...
Creamfields Vietnam to Debut With Headlining Set From Hardwell
Hardwell has been called upon to usher in a new era of electronic music in Southeast Asia. The REBELS NEVER DIE artist has been announced as the marquee act at the debut of Creamfields Vietnam, scheduled for December 2022. Founded by Cream, now a Live Nation company, the Creamfields festival property rose to prominence after becoming a staple of the U.K. dance music festival scene over the past two decades. The flagship event was founded in 1998 and today boasts an annual attendance of over 250,000. Creamfields Vietnam will take place at the Phú Quốc United Center on Phu Quoc Island, the largest tropical island off the coast of Vietnam’s mainland. The area is a regional travel destination known for robust entertainment experiences, resort getaways and more. Scrol...
Firefly Music Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Cancellation
After celebrating its 10th anniversary last month, Firefly Music Festival will not return in 2023. The famed Delaware festival will not move forward in 2023 in order to “take a year to recharge our lights,” according to a statement released by its organizers. The announcement did say the fest will return in 2024. Since its inaugural event in 2012, Firefly has remained a staple in the Northeast music festival scene. The festival became so successful that it was ultimately acquired by AEG, the entertainment giant who runs Coachella, in 2018. This year’s fest celebrated a decade of Firefly with high-profile performances by Halsey, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Porter Robinson, Seven Lions, Jamie xx and more. Past editions have featured headlining sets f...
