Music festivals
Nero and Pendulum Are Performing On an Innovative, AI-Powered Festival Stage
An in-depth review of Pennsylvania’s newly announced Boss Wave Massive may very well beg the question, “Who—or what—is really running the show?” Organizers of the upcoming two-day event, a product of Obskure and the founder of Boss Wave, NXTLVL, are committed to giving the stage a “mind” of its own with an ambitious, AI-powered production. It may seem like a big ask for an artist to surrender direction over the stage, but a formidable selection of electronic music producers have joined the innovative effort, including Nero, Pendulum, Space Laces and many more. Boss Wave Massive Boss Wave’s AI entities, Master Kontrol and SHODAN, are said to play critical roles in shaping what audiences are witnessing onstage while directly playing off of t...
Zamna Festival Gears Up for Momentous Return to Tulum for NYE 2023
With its mesmerizing jungle ambiance, Zamna Festival is quickly solidifying itself as one of the most exciting electronic dance music experiences on an international scale. Since 2017, Zamna’s yearly takeover of Tulum has emerged as a must-attend event for attendees from more than 110 countries, who gather to celebrate some of dance music’s very best in the natural paradise of the Quintana Roo jungle, surrounded by verdant forestry, sandy beaches and cenotes. This lush natural scenery is where Zamna’s stages will be set up December 31st to January 14th, 2023, in an event that has the feel of the festival’s biggest to-date. Zamna Festival 2021. Zamna Festival Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Celebrated Ukrainian duo ARTBAT will be hosting the festival’s New Yea...
5 Reasons Not to Miss Submersion 2022, a Stimulating Festival Experience
It would be an understatement to say Submersion Festival has plans to live up to its name in 2022. Enhanced visual production and a rare lineup are just a few things organizers have on tap to plunge attendees into the illusory Submersion experience this year, a pivotal one for the New Jersey electronic music event. Scheduled for October 7-8 at Paradise Lakes Campground in Hammonton, the 2022 outing marks the first multi-day camping event under the Submersion name. And the weight of the moment is not lost on the festival’s organizers, Jesse Boyer of The Rust Music and Ryan Karolyi of Aspire Higher. They’ve curated a lineup of epic proportions to usher the festival into its next chapter, tapping Chase & Status, Emancipator, Justin Martin, KOAN Sound, Totally Enormou...
Accessible Festivals Launches Ticket Grant Program to Bring Live Music to All
Non-profit organization Accessible Festivals has launched its Dan Grover Memorial Ticket Grant Program, which provides free access to concerts, festivals and conventions for disabled music fans and their loved ones. Partnering with a number of the largest festivals in the country, the program has already granted complimentary admission to Electric Daisy Carnival, BottleRock Napa Valley, Lollapalooza, Rolling Loud, Stagecoach and more. All participating festivals have made a commitment to disabled fans by adhering to ADA Compliance programs, according to a press release. The grant program was born from the personal experiences of founder Austin Whitney. In 2007, Whitney sustained injuries from a car accident that severed his spinal cord and left him paralyzed from the waist down, leading to...
How to Virtually Watch the Sights and Sounds of Burning Man 2022
The sheer size and scale of Burning Man is difficult to comprehend. When the roughly 80,000 veteran visitors of Black Rock City are asked, “What’s Burning Man like?” a common answer is: “Just go.” For those not able to make the journey to Burning Man’s fabled home for its 2022 theme of “Waking Dreams”, the Burning Man live webcast provides insider access to the sights and sounds. Broadcasted from a tower high above Black Rock City, the stream offers an intimate glimpse into the playa. Whether or not you’re at the gathering, there’s no denying the allure of Burning Man and its dizzying spectacle of LED lights, mind-bending art cars and bikes. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The Survival Guide strongly encourages parti...
The Chainsmokers, Galantis, More to Headline Blended Festival 2022
Presented by My Wine Society, Blended Festival has announced the return of its two-day music, art, wine and culinary extravaganza. Blended will return to Nashville on September 10th and 11th. The event will then head to Austin on the 24th and 25th before hitting San Diego on October 8th and 9th. Additionally, the fest’s organizers recently announced their expansion to a fourth city, Tampa, which is scheduled for November 19th and 20th. The headliners for Blended 2022 include dance music heavyweights such as The Chainsmokers, Galantis, Loud Luxury and Timmy Trumpet. The eclectic lineup also boasts Lil Jon, Borgeous and a bevy of local DJs and musical acts to be announced in the coming weeks. BLENDED FESTIVAL 2022 LINEUPS Prospective attendees can expect multiple stages, a 100-foo...
Pendulum Debut New Music During Secret Set at Reading Festival 2022
Pendulum are gaining some momentum again. The revered electronic music group performed a surprise set at Reading Festival 2022 and dropped a fiery, unreleased remix of Enter Shikari’s “Sorry You’re Not a Winner.” Pendulum teased the secret set prior to jumping on the fest’s BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage. The ensuing performance marked the iconic group’s first U.K. show as a full band since 2018. They opened with “Driver, which was their first new song in over a decade after it dropped in 2020. “We are Pendulum,” shouted the band’s Gareth McGrillen. “Surprise motherfuckers. Let’s blow this fucking roof off.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The remix came about when McGrillen and Rob Swire g...
deadmau5 Announces Destination Music Festival In Cancún
Friends take “friend5” on holiday to Cancún. The latest artist-led destination festival, We Are Friends, has arrived courtesy of deadmau5, with the promise of a luxurious, all-inclusive weekend at Paradisus. The idyllic resort has recently become an oasis for electronic music events after accommodating ILLENIUM’s Ember Shores, Kaskade’s Sun Soaked and more in recent memory. With multiple lagoon-style pools, restaurants, bars and 525 rooms, this upscale party hotspot is the perfect place to beat the winter blues. Individual and group packages are now available for We Are Friends, which kicks off its three days of action on December 16th. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles We Are Friends builds off of deadmau5’s prior experience hosting multi-day festivals,...
Here’s How to Watch the Creamfields 2022 Livestream With Tiësto, David Guetta, More
The highly anticipated return of Creamfields is finally underway. Over four days and nights, the storied brand is celebrating 25 years of deeply influential dance music festivals. And organizers have once again curated a staggering lineup comprising many of the industry’s most celebrated artists. Boasting performances from electronic music superstars like Carl Cox, Calvin Harris, Alesso, Hardwell and Amelie Lens, Creamfields’ monumental 2022 lineup features over 250 acts. Creamfields is also slated to feature a number of stage takeovers from a bevy of renowned dance labels, among them Axwell’s Axtone, Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS, Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats and Michael Bibi and Pawsa’s Solid Grooves. In collaboration with Beatport, Creamfields has annou...
BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival to Debut In Cyprus With Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, More
Landing in Cyprus for two weekends of incredible techno and house music, BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival is gearing up to make its debut later this year. Taking place at a scenic beachside venue that spans over 20,000 square meters, BeOn1x Open Mind boasts a staggering lineup featuring a number of iconic electronic music artists. The festival’s stages will be set up on Larnaca’s CTO Beach, a sun-kissed location with a rich history of Cypriot culture. The lineup slated to take over the decks at BeOn1x is masterfully curated and will certainly enchant the event’s expected 12,000 daily attendees. BeOn1x’s headliners include Carl Cox, Sven Väth, Deborah De Luca, Jamie Jones, Sasha and John Digweed, among others. BeOn1x Open Mind 2022 lineup. c/o BeOn1x Open Mind Music Festival Scroll...
5 Things You Can’t Miss at Electric Zoo 3.0, a Technicolor Dreamscape
Choosing the best things to do at Electric Zoo is like choosing your favorite child—it’s impossible. With a lineup featuring Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions and many more of EDM’s corps d’elite, it’s tough to imagine anything else eclipsing the music at Electric Zoo 3.0. But that’s certainly not the case. E-Zoo is returning over Labor Day Weekend, when over 100,000 ravers will take in the sights and sounds of New York City’s premier electronic music festival. And thanks to a number of new, ambitious ventures, organizers are gearing up for perhaps the most exciting event in the festival’s history. Tickets are on sale now. Here are five things to look forward to at Electric Zoo 2022: Electric Zoo. Alive Coverage Brand...
Closing Out the Festival’s Newly Expanded 2022 Season, Splash House Makes Waves
For the final time this summer, the desert resort city of Palm Springs played host to thousands of partygoers eager to beat the heat at this year’s Splash House. The pool party-festival hybrid deepened its presence in the city this year, expanding to three weekends for its 2022 season and offering three times the fun under the SoCal sun. Splash House 2022, August Weekend Two. Mallory Turner Held in June and August, Splash House showcases an array of techno and house music artists spread throughout four different venues, each offering unique experiences. Three resort hotels host daytime festivities where guests can relax poolside, partake in balcony-decorating contests or bust a move on the dancefloor. At night, an air museum opens its doors to partygoers, offering a chance to dance a...
