EVENTS
Want to Know How Tomorrowland Pulled Off Its First-Ever Virtual Festival? Watch Their Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
When Tomorrowland went virtual due to the impact of COVID-19, it developed an online haven for the brand’s millions of fans. Dubbed Pāpiliōnem, the magical island organizers created for the inaugural edition of Tomorrowland Around The World doubled as a digital utopia, devoid of the incessant warnings and revolving door of news related to the virus. Tomorrowland has now released an intimate mini documentary that delves into how organizers pulled off the momentous virtual fest, which amassed over 1 million viewers from an exhaustive list of countries. Transporting one of the world’s biggest and most illustrious dance music events to an online medium is a daunting task—to say the least—so the 17-minute short film is worth a peek. Never stop the music – Th...
Watch Skrillex Join Ty Dolla $ign for Scintillating “Tiny Desk” Live Performance
Fresh off the release of his third studio album, the Grammy-worthy Featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Ty Dolla $ign teamed up with NPR Music for a remarkable live set as part of their venerated “Tiny Desk” concert series. In addition to his live band, the hip-hop and R&B superstar tapped Skrillex to help out with the performance, which is nothing short of breathtaking. The group kicks off the concert with the “Temptations,” a standout Featuring Ty Dolla Sign cut with Kid Cudi that Skrillex produced alongside Hit-Boy. What follows is a raw and gorgeous cycle of stripped back performances of Dolla $ign tracks. Highlights include a funkfied version of his double-platinum 2013 single “Paranoid” and an aching i...
SnowGlobe Music Festival Postponed Due to Impact of COVID-19
The 10th anniversary of SnowGlobe Music Festival has been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. The unfortunate news should be unsurprising to most due to the country’s rising case counts and the fact that other major festivals have not taken place since March. SnowGlobe representatives took to Twitter to share the update with fans, including a photo of Skrillex from last year’s event in the post. Organizers stated that they consulted with local and state health officials before making the decision to hold off on this year’s event. They also note that the safety of attendees, staff, and performers was the deciding factor, and thanked all those who supported the fest over the years. Snowglobe Music Festival will now take place December 29th to 31st, 2021 in South L...
Watch Sébastien Léger Perform Once-in-a-Lifetime Set at the Great Pyramids of Giza
Dance music has returned to the Great Pyramids of Giza. Back in 2015, legendary Egyptian trance duo Aly & Fila performed at the pyramids and made dance music history. Now, French electronic music producer Sébastien Léger can etch his name into the history books after his once-in-a-lifetime set at the pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Léger performed a dazzling no-audience set for Cercle, a distinguished dance music event brand known for planning and streaming concerts in breathtaking locations around the world. Cercle Music Flanked by the towering pyramids, Léger unveiled his new live set-up in epic fashion. Rocking a killer modular synth, he dropped a slew of his own originals, including “Oasis” and “Secret.”...
David Guetta and MORTEN Announce Special B2B “Future Rave” DJ Set
Fresh off the release of their “Future Rave” remix of David Guetta and Sia‘s “Let’s Love,” Guetta and MORTEN are teaming up for their debut B2B set under the umbrella of their patented sound. MORTEN took to Twitter to announce the forthcoming DJ set, which is going down this Friday, October 30th in celebration of 1001Tracklists‘ “Top 101 Producers” reveal. In the tweet, the Danish super-producer told fans to expect “a lot of new IDs” before playing out a track that serves as a preview of what to expect during the performance, a high-energy electro house sound. To pump yourself up for Guetta and MORTEN’s first-ever “future rave” B2B set, check out their interview with EDM.com from earlier this summer in whic...
Red Hat’s Sub-Saharan Track Event Goes Virtual
Red Hat is preparing for the 2020 edition of its annual Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Regional Forum. Dubbed “the open-source event of the year”, the forum is moving to a region-specific virtual experience. The event will take place on 3 November 2020 from 10:30 to 16:00, and promises inspiring presentations, technical sessions, and live demos – all set to take place from 12:00. After the general sessions, breakout sessions have been scheduled, so open source enthusiasts can learn more from regional customers and local Red Hatters. The Sub-Saharan Africa track will discuss codeless integration, digital transformation, Ansible, virtualisation, Linux®, and more. Red Hat, strives to develop software that pushes the boundaries of technological ability. Our Sub-Saharan Africa tra...
Watch Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland Discuss the Evolution of Their Sounds in ADE Chat
The 2020 edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event was fully virtual this year. Adapting to the new normal of the Zoom age, organizers opted to broadcast an expansive slate of programming via video conference and brought in a bevy of dance music industry vets to offer courses, workshops, and more. A highlight, however, was “The Evolution Of Our Sounds,” a discussion between Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland. Moderated by BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard, the chat featured an exclusive and rare glimpse into how each of the panelist’s respective artistries have grown throughout the years from their humble beginnings. It’s interesting to hear the perspectives of Timbaland—who remains one of the most prolific producers in the contemporary scene—since ...
Defected Records to Staff New Livestream Festival Series With Nightlife Professionals Displaced by Pandemic
Standing in solidarity with the global events industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Defected Records is launching a series of livestream events featuring a roster of top dance music talent. The announcement follows in the wake of the venerated UK imprint’s successful virtual festivals, which were delivered weekly in the first half of the year. Defected’s We Dance As One livestream festivals will see DJs playing from their favorite local nightclubs, which currently lay dormant due to ongoing event restrictions. In the first livestream fest, Sam Devine will broadcast from the historic Ministry of Sound while CamelPhat will take to their own club, Mansion Liverpool. Carl Cox, Dennis Ferrer, Natasha Diggs and more will also be taking part. Defected is using the opportunity...
Subtronics to Rattle Arizona With Back-to-Back Pod Concert Shows
Socially distant pod concert series continue at Arizona’s Rawhide Events Center with back-to-back shows from Subtronics on deck. It is the fifth pod concert series being thrown by Relentless Beats, who have brought out fellow bass music heavyweights Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and more in recent months. The outdoor venue maintains CDC guidelines by dividing groups into distinct sections, each 8×10 and 6-feet apart. Face masks will additionally be required at the venue. The timing couldn’t be more ideal for Subtronics to hit the road, given his recent mind-melting EP, String Theory. It’s the bass music producer’s second EP this year following the release of Scream Saver in early 2020. With a pipeline of new music ready to be tested out live, there’s li...
Ferry Corsten Announces Three-Part Livestream Series, “Chronos”
Fresh off his rare back-to-back vinyl set with Armin van Buuren, veteran trance producer Ferry Corsten has announced a three-part livestream series as he celebrates 20 years in the industry. Titled Chronos, the series will find Corsten showcasing a trio of unique sets, allowing viewers to choose which journey the trance legend will take them on. The first of these performances will take place on Friday, October 30th and will be a retrospective, featuring Corsten’s early works. Fans tuned in to the broadcast will step back in time as they see the trance tastemaker reach into his extensive collection to play the music that has helped shape his career. The second livestream will coincide with Corsten’s birthday on Friday, December 4th. Viewers will have a front-row ticket to ...
Insomniac Reveals Reimagined Dreamstate SoCal Park ‘N Rave
Insomniac Events has announced the return of its all-trance festival, Dreamstate SoCal, albeit in a more COVID-friendly atmosphere. Presented as part of the company’s “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, this year’s edition will see a change in format, allowing for safe revelry while adhering to local pandemic guidelines. Scheduled to take place Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, the grounds of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California will once again play host to ethereal beats and entrancing melodies. Headlining the two-day event are acts that span the entire spectrum of the genre, from psytrance to progressive. Notable artists scheduled to perform include Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, Jason Ross, Paul Oakenfold, Fatum, K...
Look Inside REZZ’s Limited Run of Intimate, Socially Distanced Drive-In Raves
Last week, EDM’s “Space Mom” REZZ took to the road in the United States for a limited and intimate run of drive-in concerts. With fellow rising star and collaborator Grabbitz in tow, REZZ made stops in Atlanta, Columbus, and Chicago to bring her astounding performances and visuals to audiences hungry for some semblance of a normal music event amid the chaos contrived by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the drive-in format is a novel concept for concert-goers, it appears that REZZ and Grabbitz put on three delightful events to help those fans get their fix of live electronic music in the quarantined United States. In accordance with all nationwide and local regulations, REZZ’s concerts last week provided a safe and exciting experience for her fans in those three c...
