Music festivals
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...
Watch the Official Aftermovie for UNTOLD Festival 2022
This year, UNTOLD celebrated their seventh festival in a big way. Over 360,000 descended on the magical UNTOLD grounds in Cluj-Napoca, Romania for four days and four nights this past summer. With stellar performances from the likes of Alok, Above & Beyond, Claptone, David Guetta, Lost Frequencies, Major Lazer, MORTEN, J Balvin and many more, 2022 was a historic year for the beloved electronic music fest. Now, organizers have released the UNTOLD 2022 Aftermovie, highlighting the event’s immaculate stage production, the energy of its crowd and all the eye-popping sights and sounds of one of the world’s biggest EDM festivals. The short film encapsulates the fond memories and beautiful moments from the weekend in 4K resolution. UNTOLD will return to Romania Augu...
Primavera Sound Reveals Massive 2023 Lineup With Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Fred again.. and More
The organizers of Primavera Sound have announced a massive 2023 lineup. Next year’s Primavera Sound will be a historic one since it marks the first time the long-standing festival will be held in Barcelona and Madrid, on two consecutive weekends. And organizers are meeting the moment by revealing a staggering lineup of artists from the worlds of hip-hop, pop, rock, dance music and everything in-between. The 2023 fest will feature performances from Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Depeche Mode, Hudson Mohawke, Charlotte de Witte and Fred again.., among other electronic music stars. Headliners include Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía and Blur. Primavera Sound 2023 will kick off June 1-3 at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona before heading to Madrid’s Ciudad del Rock in A...
Music Festivals Are Notorious for Inaccessibility—This Organization Is Pushing for Change In 2023
Music festivals are notorious for being inaccessible. People with disabilities working in the music industry have overwhelmingly chose not to disclose their non-visible conditions to their employers for a number of reasons. Event accessibility organization Attitude is Everything (AIE) is working to expel this stigma by partnering with music festival associations to ensure there are more practical measures embedded into their booking and operational processes. As part of a campaign called #FestivalsWithoutBarriers, AIE has reportedly started working with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association of Festival Organizers (AFO) and the British Arts Festival Association (BAFA). These organizations’ employees and members are working on measures to establish a bet...
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. ...
