Insomniac Events’ storied EDC brand is heading to Southeast Asia in 2025.
According to a new website launched for the festival, it’s scheduled for January 17-19 at Phuket’s Boat Avenue Lakefront in southern Thailand.
Phuket’s city streets boast a colorful life of their own, in which the lights and vibrancy EDC are likely to mesh seamlessly. The capitol city also lies right along the lush shores and crystal waters of the Andaman Sea, providing a scenic backdrop for the debut of EDC Thailand.
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Earlier in the year, Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella accidentally let news of the festival slip during a livestreamed lineup reveal for EDC Las Vegas, according to our friends at EDM Identity.
Insomniac has not yet revealed any further details about EDC’s expansion to Thailand. In the meantime, the company is currently gearing up for EDC China in September and the second iteration of its cruise festival, EDSea, in November.
Tickets for the inaugural EDC Thailand event are not available at the time of this writing, but fans of the brand can register for updates here.
Six years ago, Pretty Lights dimmed. Now, after his surreal comeback flipped the switch back on, he’s returning to Las Vegas for a pair of epic arena shows.
The influential electronic music producer stepped away from the industry and had remained out of the public eye since the summer of 2018, when he performed for a sold-out crowd at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With five years of pent-up creativity, he emerged with a momentous tour, “Soundship Spacesystem,” and officially returned to the stage in August 2023.
Pretty Lights, whose real name is Derek Vincent Smith, has now announced a rare Vegas doubleheader as part of his “Soundship Spacesystem 2024 Check Your Vector Tour.” The concerts are scheduled for Halloween weekend, October 25-26.
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The twin bill in the nation’s entertainment capital signals more than just another tour stop. For longtime fans, these shows offer a chance to reconnect with Smith’s signature sound. And for newer audiences, it’s an opportunity to experience firsthand an artist who helped shape the art of live electronic music performance.
Taking over the illustrious MGM Grand Garden Arena, Pretty Lights will command the same stage as The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and countless other music icons have in years past. The arena has also played host to a number of boxing’s most legendary fights, including the infamous 1997 championship bout in which Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear.
An artist pre-sale will launch at 10am PT on Tuesday, July 30th. In an effort to mitigate bots and resellers, it will only be accessible via a password sent by Seated, according to AEG. Prospective ticket-holders can sign up for the pre-sale on Pretty Lights’ official website to retrieve the password, which will be delivered via SMS and email 20-60 minutes prior.
If there’s one thing Suwannee Hulaween is known for, it’s the festival’s ability to raise the bar with new experiences year after year.
Just when we thought the camping festival’s captivating Spirit Lake area—which is loaded with mesmerizing art installations and jaw-dropping performances everywhere you look—couldn’t get any cooler, its organizers have revealed a collaboration with DEF on a brand-new stage.
This year, the woman-led collective will debut their 360° “OFF LIMITS” stage at Hulaween to showcase the sounds of the underground. DEF in 2022 was named the best YouTube channel in EDM.com‘s list of the year’s best industry leaders.
“We are excited to officially welcome DEF to the Hula Fam,” said Michael Berg, founder and co-owner of Hulaween, in a press release. “Their unique curation and thriving community will be the magic that helps launch our new 360 experience OFF LIMITS at Spirit Lake. Their long standing history of attending Hulaween gives us great confidence and excitement in what’s to come.”
From drum & bass and UK garage to techno and house music, the stage will highlight an array of genres and is designed as an intimate ode to underground dance music. Its inaugural lineup features Will Clarke, Taiki Nulight, Bou, EAZYBAKED, Justin Jay b2b Nala and Manila Killa and Hotel Garuda’s CHROMEBODIES, among other artists and surprise guests. The stage will also include booming Funktion-One sound and Incendia’s fire effects.
“This is truly a full circle moment for us,” DEF added. “Our DEF team, friends and fans have all been a part of the Hulaween family for nearly a decade and now we have the opportunity to merge both worlds. We’re so excited to bring DEF energy to the magic of Spirit Lake, and showcase some of our favorite artists from across the world. We used to joke about a DEF360 stage at Hulaween and now it’s actually happening.”
Beyond the “OFF LIMITS” stage, Hulaween’s beloved Spirit Lake venue will include a massive spread of mind-melting art, including the festival’s signature visual projections on the lake, large-scale sculptures and thespian performances.
The festival’s stacked 2024 lineup includes Tipper, Chris Lake, Chase & Status and many more. Plus, Grateful Dead co-founding member Bobby Weir will join The String Cheese Incident to debut a new collaborative alias, The Bobby Weir Incident.
Suwannee Hulaween will run from October 24-27 in Live Oak, Florida. Head here for tickets and more information.
Sunshine, cool breeze and a big city skyline made for one unforgettable weekend in Brooklyn for Chris Lake‘s Black Book Records.
The British superstar showcased the sounds of his beloved label on July 19th and 20th, transforming the Brooklyn Army Terminal into a house music haven. Fans there were treated to two days of pristine house selections on a waterfront stage with panoramic views of New York City’s iconic skyline.
The first of Lake’s two curated lineups featured Andruss and Jojo Lorenzo alongside a special performance by Lake’s Anti Up partner-in-crime, Chris Lorenzo. The second evening featured the music of Harry Romero and Cole Knight as well as a special guest appearance by the legendary Green Velvet. This incredible cast of DJs provided an outstanding showcase of Black Book’s ethos.
The twin bill was produced by the renowned New York City-based dance music event organizer EMW Presents. Check out a photo gallery from “Black Book on the Pier” below.
Fresh off the release of a massive EP, electronic music icon deadmau5 is now landing in Bentonville, Arkansas for a special summer performance.
Taking over the stunning Momentary Green, deadmau5 will land in Arkansas on August 24th to light up the venue’s “Live on the Green” concert series on the Coca-Cola Stage. The sprawling, picturesque venue is the perfect host for his transformative live show, offering an intimate open-air experience. Tickets are are on sale now.
Fans attending the rare show will hear music from some EP, which deadmau5 released last week. The stunning project includes the first single released in 10 years from TESTPILOT, his shadowy techno alias.
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The Momentary opened in Northwest Arkansas in early-2020 as an extension of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, serving as a hub for contemporary visual, performing and culinary arts.
The renowned team behind the Momentary launched the 2024 “Live on the Green” series in April with a performance by Jon Batiste, and has since featured John Legend and Portugal. The Man, among other contemporary music superstars. Forthcoming shows will include the likes of TLC and Shaggy, Gary Clark Jr., Omar Apollo and deadmau5’s Kx5 counterpart, Kaskade.
You can find out more about deadmau5’s headline show at the Momentary here.
The electronic music superstar has grown into one of the scene’s most authoritative artists in recent years. He operates his own festival, Summoning of the Eclipse, and launched high-profile joint endeavors alongside Mello as well as Space Laces and Eptic, with whom he launched the MASTERHAND supergroup. Not to mention his headlining alter ego, VOYD, and house music project, DEADROOM.
Now, SVDDEN DEATH will travel across the country for a fall 2024 tour, “Heretic.” The tour will feature special guest performances from Kill Safari, the collaborative alias of electronic music veterans Kill The Noise and Bro Safari, who also joined SVDDEN DEATH at the last iteration of Summoning of the Eclipse. The “Behemoth” producer is also set to bring out VAMPA, yvm3, PYKE and BEJALVIN on select dates.
You can view the full list of cities and dates on the first phase of SVDDEN DEATH’s “Heretic Tour” below.
SVDDEN DEATH will kick off the “Heretic” tour on November 7th, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday, July 25th at noon local time with code “HERETIC.” You can register for the pre-sale here and check out the full list of dates below.
Dubbed “the world’s wettest party,” S2O Festival is gearing up to make a splash with its U.S. debut at the Brooklyn Mirage over Labor Day Weekend.
S2O Festival, one of Asia’s premier festival brands and the biggest Songkran (Thai New Year) celebration, has held massive events in Thailand, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam. Following the event’s inception in Bangkok back in 2015, S2O has soared across the world’s largest continent with consistently top-tier dance music lineups and their signature, breathtaking water effects.
S2O Festival is now heading stateside for the very first time thanks to Pulse Events, an accomplished event producer and promoter who has previously hosted the likes of Martin Garrix, SLANDER, Afrojack, Gryffin, Seven Lions and many more.
Headlining S2O Festival on August 31st and September 1st, respectively, Marshmello and Subtronics are bound to enchant as they take the decks at the Brooklyn Mirage. The lineup features additional sets by Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, ARMNHMR, LEVEL UP and a special B2B between Said The Sky and EDM.com Class of 2021 star William Black, among others.
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In partnership with S2O Festival and Pulse Events, EDM.comis hosting a special, exclusive contest for an opening DJ slot at Brooklyn Mirage. Entrants are invited to submit 30-minute mix, and the winner will be selected by the festival’s organizers through a combination of votes, comments and the overall quality of their mix.
Contestants must be at least 21 years old to enter and individuals from all countries are eligible. Submissions for the contest will close on August 3rd, 2024 at 11:59pm ET (9pm PT). Find out more and enter the S2O New York DJ Contest here.
Hold onto your synapses because Anyma is rewiring Las Vegas’ nervous system after selling out his historic residency at the Sphere.
The superstar Italian DJ is set to become the first electronic dance music artist to perform at the arena inside the $2.3 billion venue, the world’s largest spherical structure.
After revealing a landmark New Year’s Eve headlining show, the Sphere added five more events due to “incredible ongoing demand,” per a press release. All six concerts comprising the groundbreaking residency from December 27th to January 1st sold out in less than 24 hours.
Anyma, who is beloved within the electronic music community for his haunting and immersive visuals, will be remixing the laws of physics in the giant orb, which contains the world’s largest- and highest-resolution wraparound LED screen. The DJ in 2016 co-founded the Afterlife label and touring brand, whose cerebral approach to techno has effectively reinvented the genre for today’s generation, mutating it into a dazzling—and oftentimes chilling—live music experience.
Anyma’s residency is a watershed moment for the pioneering Sphere, where only a handful of legendary rock and jam bands have performed prior: U2, Phish, Dead & Company and The Eagles. And as this EDM-fueled spectacle takes shape—quite literally in spherical form—he’s promised “the best show” of his remarkable career thus far.
“Three years ago when I started Anyma I would have never believed we’d come this far – all I can say is Thank You,” he said. “To all 100,000 of you attending I promise to give you the best show of my life, with special surprises and guests lined up.”
The iconic Hospital Records is known for taking drum & bass to places it’s never been, but the team behind the label outdid themselves this time.
Hospital literally took their music to new heights in the skies of Bristol, where they recently hosted the city’s first-ever hot air balloon rave. The ambitious event came to life via a collaboration between Hospitality (the label’s global events arm), the summertime event organizer Siren and the nonprofit RIOT Noise.
Together, they organized the skyward rave and brought in Hospital Records artist Anaïs to DJ. A small group of contest winners packed into the gondola and partied to her blistering blend of jungle and drum & bass as a drone followed in close pursuit to capture stunning, panoramic views of Bristol.
“When you think of Bristol, a couple of things come to mind, and that’s an unbeatable nightlife, and hot air balloons,” said Tom Hoyle, co-founder of Siren. For us, this was a no brainer… It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and what I love about Bristol is that it encourages you to make these wild ideas actually happen. We ran a competition for anyone to apply for a spot in the basket, and we were overwhelmed with the amount of responses we got.”
The event arrived ahead of Hospitality on the Harbour, scheduled for August 3rd at Lloyds Amphitheatre in the heart of Bristol. Anaïs features on the bill, which is topped by drum & bass superstars Andy C and Netsky.
Check out a photo gallery from the rare UK rave below.
South Florida techno and house-heads know that Factory Town is the place to be over Halloween weekend for sunset-to-sunrise grooves.
Hocus Pocus annually hosts some of the biggest artists from across the globe to celebrate spooky season with a bang. And its organizers, Link Miami Rebels, have booked their biggest lineup to-date for the festival’s fourth installation in 2024.
The Martinez Brothers, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Cassian, ARTBAT, Dennis Cruz, Eli Brown, Patrick Mason and EDM.com Class of 2023 stars AMÉMÉ and Indira Paganotto are just a few of the artists to DJ at Hocus Pocus, which is also debuting a brand-new stage. Fast-risers like X CLUB, Shlømo, LF System and more will also showcase their skills.
Plus, for the first time ever, Hocus Pocus will feature a special Haunted Warehouse add-on experience for those who enjoy a good scare. Combined with the event’s four stages and top-tier audiovisual production, attendees are in for a can’t-miss Halloween festival experience.
The festival will take place over three nights at Factory Town, from October 31st to November 2nd. Music will run all night long, from 7pm to 7am, across four haunted stages. You can purchase passes to Hocus Pocus 2024 and the special Haunted Warehouse add-on here.
