The festival scene is one of the most mercurial ecosystems in the music industry, which will forever be maddeningly unpredictable. And if the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that a lot can change in a year. Despite past performances at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, EDC Las Vegas, and other illustrious music festivals, Bruno Martini has butterflies in his stomach as he prepares for his return to the stage after a lost year. The Platinum-certified dance music producer is now primed to touch down in New York for the Electric Zoo music festival, an annual three-day dance music spectacular held over Labor Day Weekend. Ahead of what promises to be a monster performance, Martini chatted with EDM.com about his post-pandemic mindset and what fans can expect at t...
Fresh off the release of their Flourish EP and rearing to go for post-lockdown events, prodigious electronic music producer Moore Kismet has some massive things planned for the remainder of 2021. The stunning Flourish release featured collaborations with Laxcity, Chuck Sutton, COOKIE., Summet, and torr. Kismet’s dazzling Pride 2021 mix for Apple Music received rave reviews, and now they’re ready to take on the touring circuit once again. With upcoming appearances at multiple festivals and some stellar support slots lined up, Kismet is gearing up for a rampage the rest of the year. EDM.com has lined up your itinerary for all of the top upcoming Moore Kismet appearances that you truly won’t want to miss. Check out a list of Moo...
Last summer the organizers of Electric Zoo declared they are “going hard in 2021 with BIG shows and NEW experiences,” announcing a destination event in Cancún from April 7th to 11th, 2021. Despite ongoing efforts, the festival has now been postponed to November 11-14, 2021. EZoo Cancún offers attendees standard, premium, or luxury packages at The Grand Oasis ranging in price from $759 to $849 per person. While the price tag does not include flights, it does cover all-inclusive food and drinks, accommodations, pool parties, beach activities, morning yoga classes, and of course, access to all music events. The initial lineup included headlining performances from Kaskade, Cash Cash, NGHTMRE, and Alesso, adding Diplo to the newly scheduled dates. Phase 2 adds performances from...
Back in October 2020, when Electric Zoo first announced their initial 2021 lineup, it seemed like an eternity until the festival date. Now, one brutal pandemic later, the festival’s organizers, Made Event, have released the Phase Two lineup—and it’s a massive addition. Featuring artists such as ILLENIUM, Destructo, Blunts & Blondes, PEEKABOO, JOYRYDE, LICK and more, the festival is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. As countless brands continue to roll out their 2021 lineups, the countdown to one of the most beloved dance music fests on the East Coast continues. Electric Zoo organizers have been hard at work to ensure the festival goes off without a hitch. Made Event has teamed up with a stable of labels and artists to host stages this year, inc...
Those interested in spending their Labor Day Weekend at Electric Zoo can now begin planning their festival itineraries. Announced on Friday was the phase one lineup of the event’s first day. On Twitter, organizers shared a graphic revealing who would be performing at the opening of the weekend festival. Assuming vaccination rates continue to climb and large-scale events become permitted in New York once again, the festival will host a wide range of both superstar talent and rising stars in the electronic music scene. On Friday, September 3rd, fans will be able to catch sets from Alesso, Zeds Dead, Moore Kismet, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Nina Las Vegas, and more. The aforementioned artists join the phase one cast of performers announced last fall. Electric Zoo takes place this Lab...
The organizers of Electric Zoo have dropped the first phase of the 2021 edition of the famed New York City music festival, and it’s a beast. After announcing that they were planning “the biggest line-up in the history of Electric Zoo” back in July, they are staying true to their word. Set to take the stage in the grand return of Electric Zoo’s “Supernaturals” event are Kaskade, Deorro, Seven Lions, Zomboy, Zeds Dead, deadmau5‘s TESTPILOT, Subtronics, Ekali, and Tiësto, among many others, with the latter performing a special sunrise set. The fest will go down on Randall’s Island in New York City over Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd, 4th and 5th. Check out the full lineup drop below. Electric Zoo Earlier this ...
Following the unfortunate cancellation of their 2020 event in New York due to the impact of COVID-19, the organizers of Electric Zoo are looking to the future. Representatives took to social media today to formally announce the festival’s expansion to Cancún in 2021. “We’re going hard in 2021 with BIG shows and NEW experiences,” they wrote in an Instagram post. “First up – EZoo Adventures: Cancun Edition. Imagine if the music and feel of EZoo married a Dream Beach Vacation, and made a baby. Well, #EZooFam, that baby is here.” Ticket packages start at $699 with hotel, music, events, food, and beverages, and monthly payment plans are available. It’s also important to note that packages are 100% refundable if the festival is ...
Following the announcement by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio that all large events in the city are to be cancelled through September, famed festival brand Electric Zoo officially pulled the plug on its 2020 event. Back in February 2020, organizers took to social media to share a pre-sale registration link and announce the 2020 theme, “Supernaturals.” In an official statement shared via the fest’s Instagram page, representatives shed some light on the impetus behind their decision. “On July 9th, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced all large events will be canceled through September 30th,” the statement reads. “Regrettably, we must stop all the preparations for 2020 Electric Zoo: Supernaturals and reschedule the festival ...