Music festivals
Excision, ILLENIUM, Madeon, More to Perform at Imagine Music Festival 2021: See the Full Lineup
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article reported on the first phase of Imagine Music Festival’s 2021 lineup. The article has been updated to include the full lineup, which was announced nearly seven months later. After abandoning the event’s 2020 iteration due to COVID-19 concerns, organizers of the beloved Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia music fest Imagine Music Festival have announced the fest’s full 2021 lineup. The three-day festival, which will go down September 17th to 19th, 2021, doubles as a “who’s who” of electronic music’s most notable artists. In addition to headliners Excision, ILLENIUM, GRiZ, and Kaskade, the lineup features an awe-inspiring list of collaborative DJ sets. Those include Kayzo B2B Subtronics, Virtu...
Lollapalooza Founder Perry Farrell Hints at 2021 Edition
Jane’s Addiction frontman and the face of Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell, has shared an optimistic outlook on the festival’s prospects for a 2021 event. Farrell appears eager to get the show back on the road after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, taking to Instagram to hint at the 2021 edition of the iconic Chicago music fest. “I hold in my hands my license to party,” Farrell stated while holding up his COVID-19 vaccination receipt. “I will see you at Lollapalooza – soon.” Lollapalooza would be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and currently the four-day event is on the books for July 30th through August 2nd. Last year’s event was held virtually and blended in new live performances alongside “best of” sets pulled from the archi...
TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, More to Perform at Dirtybird CampINN 2021: See the Full Lineup
As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many music festivals have announced their joyous returns after a year of unprecedented cancellations. One such event is the three-day Dirtybird CampINN, which has announced a stacked lineup for its grand debut in Orlando from May 14th to 17th. True to form, Dirtybird has recruited the finest in house music and beyond for the Orlando fest, which will operate at a reduced capacity in the name of public safety. Scheduled to perform are TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, Walker & Royce, Shiba San, VNSSA, Soul Clap and, of course, beloved Dirtybird co-founders Claude VonStroke and Worthy, among many others. CampINN’s Bird Bath stage will feature a flock of house music pioneers, including legendary Chicago producers Derr...
Martin Solveig and Kungs are Streaming a DJ Set Atop the French Alps for Tomorrowland Winter
Since the 2021 edition of Tomorrowland Winter was frozen by the icy bite of COVID-19, the iconic festival brand is going virtual. In lieu of the the snowy festival utopia, which debuted in 2019, Tomorrowland is hosting a one-of-a-kind streaming event live from Alpe d’Huez, a scenic ski resort situated in the Central French Western Alps. On Thursday, March 25th, they will air a series of live performances from the resort, which they transformed “into a stunning concert venue for a magical winter wonderland.” Tomorrowland Winter organizers have tapped an all-French lineup for the festivities, recruiting dance music superstars Martin Solveig and Kungs, who will perform a collaborative DJ set for the first time ever. Joining them at a skyscraping elevation ...
Kaskade and ILLENIUM to Headline Utah’s Das Energi Festival 2021
As the pandemic-era restrictions continue to wane across the country, promoters like Utah’s V2 Presents are confidently advancing their plans for the 2021 summer festival season. As the leading dance music promoter in Salt Lake City, the company has announced the return of its flagship event, Das Energi Festival. Taking on the role as headliners for the event will be former Salt Lake resident Kaskade and future bass titan ILLENIUM. Currently scheduled to take place August 13th and 14th, Das Energi will return to its home at the Great Saltair on the shores of The Great Salt Lake. A decadent venue known for its indoor space and sandy outdoor oasis, the site will be implementing major protocols to address the health and safety of its attendees during the pandemic. The loc...
Burning Man Issues “Gentle Nudge” to Campsite Organizers, Spurring Speculation of 2021 Event
While large scale events for 2021 have generally remained on ice, Burning Man has sent out a signal to its theme camps to consider planning for a possible event this year. To be clear: Burning Man organizers have not yet officially indicated that a 2021 event is in the cards. In mid-February the festival communicated to fans via an official blog post that it was “simply too early to make the call.” In that same correspondence, they committed to deliver a final answer to stakeholders by no later than the end of May. Despite the indecision, an email from Burning Man’s placement team was recently sent to camp organizers suggesting they engage their camps. “Consider this a gentle nudge to start talking about your camp again,” the email reads. “Put out your f...
Dirtybird CampINN Details Health and Safety Guidelines for Upcoming Event in Florida
Last year, Dirtybird CampINN was forced to reschedule due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the event is looking to move forward on its originally rescheduled dates of May 14th through 17th, barring any setbacks. Although a lineup is yet to be announced, Dirtybird has laid out staunch health and safety protocols for the event. Face masks, on-site COVID-19 tests, and temperature checks are all required for entry. Those who are already vaccinated will be able to skip testing procedures. It’s also important to note that the event will operate at a limited capacity. Attendees will be able to purchase single-day passes, night passes, and weekend passes. Those who have purchased weekend passes will be assigned a room and are required to stay on the premises at all tim...
Poland’s FEST Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup With Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, More
FEST Festival has announced a star-studded phase one lineup. After first launching the event in 2019, organizers have booked some of the hottest talents from around the globe for its second iteration. Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, Alan Walker, Kungs, Bakermat, Purple Disco Machine, Robin Schulz, and more are slated to take the stage on August 11th through 14th. As per standard practice in the pandemic age, FEST Festival plans to take all necessary precautions when it comes to sanitation and safety measures. The announcement of the festival comes at a somewhat troubling time for Poland in terms of the country’s response to the virus. While they’ve vaccinated roughly 6% of their population, they’ve recently seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to IQ. This ha...
Pasquale Rotella Says “Nothing Has Changed” With EDC Las Vegas 2021 Dates
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella took to social media to allay concerns regarding the potential postponement of EDC Las Vegas due to the impact of COVID-19. In a tweet, Rotella said that “nothing has changed” at this time and also promised a more comprehensive update in the near future. “Full EDC LV update coming soon. But as of now, nothing has changed,” he tweeted. “If we can have a safe show in May, then we’re going to make it happen.” At the time of this article’s publication, the dates of the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas are May 21st to 23rd. However, considering the extensive planning it takes to organize a music festival of this scale, a postponement seems like the most logical move for Insomniac amid the uncertainty of the...
Sources: Coachella is Moving to April 2022
It looks like the 2021 edition of Coachella has been dealt its final death blow. According to Variety, who spoke with two industry sources, the fabled Indio music and arts festival is planning to abandon its October 2021 dates and move to April 2022. The move would mark the music festival’s fourth postponement due to the impact of COVID-19. Citing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sources noted that Coachella could present an issue concerning the spread of the virus due to its sheer size. “There’s a big difference between having two weekend [sic] of Coachella in California and throwing a country festival in Florida,” one source told Variety. Sources say the 2021 edition of Indio’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will mo...
Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, More to Perform at Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea
The floodgates have been opened, and festivals are beginning to make their grand comebacks. Damian Lazarus‘ Day Zero festival has announced that it will be returning to the Dead Sea at the beautiful and historical ancient mountain of Masada. The event is expanding to two nights on September 9th and 10th, 2021 and the lineup is out of this world. Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, Luciano, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, DJ Holographic, Sasha, Nick Warren, and more were announced as performers for the unique music fest. Day Zero events are unlike any other, celebrating new beginnings through mind-blowing live performances and jaw-dropping locales. For Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea, they will bring the intimacy of their beloved Tulum staple, the Club Stage, to the des...
Tomorrowland 2021 Officially Rescheduled to August and September
Tomorrowland has officially been rescheduled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both weekends of the iconic Belgian music festival’s 2021 edition have been moved. Weekend 1 will now take place August 27-29 and Weekend 2is scheduled for September 3-5. According to an announcement shared on Tomorrowland’s website, organizers cautioned fans that the fest could be cancelled if safety concerns persist as the dates near. “We want to stay positive and hopeful towards an unforgettable end of summer of 2021, but realize that there is also a chance the 16th edition of Tomorrowland could take place in 2022,” the statement reads. Tomorrowland 2021 has been postponed to August and September due to the impact of COVID-19. Tomorrowland In an email, Tomorrow...
