The game-changing 808 Festival is back for its biggest and best edition yet from 9 – 11 December 2022. The leading event in all of Southeast Asia offers up three days of musical madness and brian-bogglign production with the likes of Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren, Gareth Emery, DJ Snake, Hardwell, Madeo Live, Zedd, Morten, Illenium and more all playing at Bangkok International Trade Centre. Get your tickets now at https://808festival.net/
Bangkok International Trade Centre will become a whole new party dimension with epic stage production, mesmerising lights and world class sound systems all ready to deliver an experience unlike any other in the region. This will be the ninth edition of 808 Festival and each year it makes lasting memories from all those in attendance. Think explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours and towering bass bins all serving up world class music.
t comes from some of the biggest international stars of the dance music world including the likes of the record breaking Dutchman Hardwell, frequent David Guetta collaborator and Future Rave pioneer Morten, trance icons Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren and Gareth Emery, a live show from Madeon, plus more from DJ Snake, Zedd and Illenium with further acts to come.
There is no other event on the scale of 808 Festival anywhere in the region. It is an event that leads from the front and cannot be missed for lovers of maximal club experiences. Tickets:www.808festival.net
After the hugely successful debut, Verve Festival is back with a huge Winter Edition on Saturday December 17th, this time in the Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt. The first wave of headliners include Joris Voorn, Mathame, Clara Cuvé, Juliet Fox, Luke, Massano, Øostil, The Element, DSTRCT 7, Nelle and Sebastian Konrad. For early bird tickets head to the website.
Verve brought something all new to Lucerne back in May, 2022. The much-anticipated first edition transformed the Allmend/Messe 1 arena into a state of the art space with sleek futuristic lighting, dark boxes that became innovative rave spaces and a punchy sound system with standout sets for across the techno spectrum.
Now the team is back with a winter edition that will once again offer a futuristic techno experience. You can expect world class production in an atmospheric venue in Andermatt, a gorgeous village in the Ursern Valley in the Swiss Alps with cable car offers access to the Gemsstock ski area and beautiful narrow streets lined with stunning traditional chalets.
The line-up is a mix of pioneers and new school stars including Dutch titan Joris Voorn, Italian pair Mathame, Live From Earth’s Clara Cuvé, the multi-talented Juliet Fox, minimalist Øostil plus Lyke, Massano, The Element, DSTRCT 7, Nelle and Sebastian Konrad.
Get the date in your diary as more will be revealed soon about this unmissable winter techno gathering.
Global afro house ambassador THEMBA is heading to Fteliá by Pacha Group in Mykonos for an exclusive four date residency this summer. After kicking off in June, he is set to play once in July and twice in August. Head to here for tickets.
THEMBA has very quickly risen through the ranks. After establishing himself at home in South Africa his global hit ‘Who Is THEMBA?’ announced him on the world stage. He has released his warm, deep and spiritual sounds on labels such as Armada Music, and in 2021 served up an ambitious and far-reaching album ‘Modern Africa Volume 1 (Ekhaya)’ which took him to another level. This summer he continues to play some of the world’s most notable clubs and festivals, as well as hosting his own Colours party in Ibiza.
Next to that, the compelling DJ is to play four more special parties at Fteliá by Pacha Group, which is on one of the wildest and prettiest beaches on the island of Mykonos, and welcomes the likes of Marco Carola, Solomun and TaleOf Us this summer. It is a real surfer’s paradise and a venue where luxury meets this nautical beauty with a world class sound system making for some truly special parties. He kicked off his summer sessions on Monday June 27th, then returns on July 12th, August 9th and August 16th, playing from 8pm until midnight after a warm up by Da Mike.
These parties offer the chance to catch an Afro house star playing extended four hour sets in a truly beautiful setting.
Pacha Group is a world-renowned lifestyle brand that operates in the music, leisure, entertainment, hospitality, fragrance, and fashion sectors, among others, with an international presence through its brands: Pacha Ibiza (nightclub), Destino Hotels, El Hotel, Casa Pacha Formentera, open beach club experience Fteliá Pacha Mykonos, and its modern-day cabaret dining experience Lio, that is being rolled out internationally. Pacha Group is committed to sharing the Ibizan lifestyle with the world; a carefree, fun, sophisticated way of life with creativity, music, and acceptance at its heart.
Alignment is back on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label for a fourth time with his Attack EP. It offers four more forward-thinking tracks of trance infused techno.
Berlin-based, Italian-born artist Alignment, whose real name is Francesco Pierfelice, has emerged as a real force in the techno world in recent years. He has had an outstanding array of vital productions, and his sound helps carry forward the diversity and musical identity KNTXT stands for. His sound has smartly evolved since as he continues to pick up new influences. All that comes out on this superb new release.
Says the artist, ‘I am more than happy to contribute with ‘Attack EP’, another release on such a renowned imprint like KNTXT. Charlotte has supported me since day one, and I am hugely grateful to release for the fourth time on her label. Four tracks that are straight to the floor, they are the outcome of touring clubs and festivals again now in 2022. Enjoy this selection and see you soon on the dance-floor!’
Says label boss Charlotte de Witte, ‘Alignment is one of my favourite producers out there. His high energy style and sound always deliver on the dancefloor. I’m very proud and honoured to have him once again on board for another four killer tracks on KNTXT.’
Attack opens up with hammering drums and turbo-charged synths. It is an all powerful track that drills deep and brings a real sense of rave to the club. There is an ever present sense of euphoria to Dream State as the trance synth loops bring real light and emotion to the flat footed and slamming drums. Some steamy vocals add that all important hook and ensure real dance floor destruction. Multiverse brings bouncing techno funk beneath edgy synth stabs and industrial percussion design for soot-black warehouse spaces. Last of all is The Way, another unstoppable and supersized techno offering with hands-in-the air synth designs and drums that just don’t quit.
This is another fiery offering of new school techno from Alignment.
Artist: Alignment Title: Attack Record Label: KNTXT Cat.Number: KNTXT016 Release Date: 24th June 2022
Tracklist: A1) Attack A2) Dream State B1) Multiverse B2) The Way
Sumdayz is a new electronic music festival set to revolutionise Rome’s clubbing landscape on September 10th and 11th, 2022. Sumdayz Festival: The Experience Begins will take place at the old paper mills of CityLab 971 with headliners including Apollonia, tINI, Traumer, Raresh, Praslea, Priku, Barac, Black Loops, Giammarco Orsini, Christian AB, Quest, Jeremy Underground, Onur Özer, Sugar Free and many more. Tickets are on sale now at www.sumdayz.com/tickets with a tiered structure providing different pricing and experiences for ticket holders.
Sumdayz was founded by a creative team of long-term collaborators, with the sole aim of creating the most experience-based music festival in Italy. The company’s ambitions don’t stop in Rome either, envisaging Sumdayz Festivalshowcasing in other cities across the globe. “The Sumdayz team have been working since late 2019 to put this multi-day festival together.” said Will Muir, Sumdayz’s Co-Founder. “So, to finally make this happen for a generation of music lovers in one of Europe’s most iconic cities is our dream come true. We want to bring the joy of live music back with a bang and rebuild lost connections through a joint love of experience, music and dance.”
Sumdayz promises to be the most crucial new event on the city’s calendar. The multi-stage festival in the capital will provide immersive audio and visual experiences across the entire weekend from some of the biggest and brightest names in electronic music. As well as this, the festival will showcase many entertainment and artistic experiences including a unique digital art exhibition from different curatorial productions and creative fields, an artisanal expo and a selection of the best Roman street food vendors serving quality food.
National and international acts lined up include French house legends Apollonia, tech house queen tINI, the sleek sounds of Traumer, Romanian minimal pioneers Raresh, Praslea, Priku and Barac, Turkish underground favourite Onur Özer, deep digging French selector Jeremy Underground, plus the likes of Black Loops, Giammarco Orsini, Christian AB, Quest, Sugar Free, Elliot Schooling, Liam Palmer, GNMR, Triad, Ageless, Marcolino, Domenico Rosa, Fabrizio Sala, Koko, Peter LC, and Sumdayz resident Vithz.
The festival caters to over 6000 people with general as well as backstage VIP access, individual private lounge areas and bars for an exclusive and luxurious experience.
Tickets are on sale now to what will be the most talked about event in Rome for many years.
Ageless Apollonia Barac Black Loops Domenico Rosa Elliot Schooling Fabrizio Sala Giammarco Orsini GNMR Jeremy Underground Koko Liam Palmer Marcolino Onur Özer Peter LC Praslesh (Praslea b2b Raresh) Priku Quest b2b Christian AB Sugar Free tINI Traumer Triad Vithz
The 30 Years of Vicious celebrations will continue over 2022 with remixes from Mark Knight, Joshwa, The Cube Guys, Sgt Slick, Pax, Mighty Mouse, Needs No Sleep, Super Disco Club, KPD, CASSIMM, Soul Central, Hotmood, and more.
Kickstarting 30 Years of Vicious celebrations with over 20 new remixes of their biggest hits and club anthems from the world’s top artists. Leading the charge is Don Diablo, who is considered one of the planet’s hottest producers right now.
Don delivers an outstanding version of the iconic Avicii and Sebastien Drums hit “My Feelings For You”. Both Don Diablo and Vicious pledge all profits from this remix donated directly to the Tim Bergling Foundation in memory of Avicii and his ongoing legacy.
Don Diablo highlights “My Feelings For You” was the first Avicii record I came across twelve years ago. I have always been a fan of the original record by Cassius whom I had just remixed around that same time. So the record always held a special place in my heart, especially since both Tim and Zdar from Cassius are no longer with us.” “Mental Health and losing important people have always been a big part of my personal journey in this life and I know many of us struggle with the same issues on a daily basis. I am happy to use my creativity together with the Vicious team to help the Tim Bergling Foundation in memory of Avicii to help make the world a better place, one small step at a time.”
Here, Don Diablo takes the former Beatport number 1 “My Feelings For You” into new territory with his trademark Future House style. Maintaining the core elements of the Avicii and Sebastien Drums classic, yet providing a fresh approach with searing hooks. Supporting this historic project, Don Diablo joins Vicious for a very special edition with all proceeds going to an amazing cause.
More about: Watch the elrow mini historical documentary HERE. Watch the making of the elrow performances and decors HERE.
The world’s most vividly imaginative and colourful party is coming back to New York City’s Brooklyn Mirage on Saturday July 23rd. Featuring 10+ hours of music across two stages with indoor and outdoor dancing, special sunset sets and much more under their twisted Wild Wild West theme of Far Rowest! Soundtracked by special guest Paco Osuna, along with Cloonee, Francis Mercier, Honeyluv, Franky Rizardo, Jean Pierre, Joshwa, Martin Ikin, Mele, Neo, Shermanology, Toni Varga with more to come. After a sold out pre-sale, limited tickets are now on sale to the public here.
elrow is known all over the planet for its out of this world production and spectacularly immersive themes. It is a carnival experience unlike any other – one that overloads you with sensory delights and takes you a million miles away from everyday life. There is no expense spared when the team rolls into town and this time it is at the all new Brooklyn Mirage.. The Wild Wild West theme means you can expect all manner of cowboy designs, Western props and vibrant decor that will transport you into another world.
PRAISE FOR elrow:
Now elrow is a “worldwide sensation” (Forbes) powered by a “nightlife dynasty” (Resident Advisor) rapidly becoming “The Medicis of raving” (The Guardian). To put it simply: “Fun cannot be created, marketed, or bought, and the family-run business of elrow house parties encapsulates such vibes with effortless finesse.” (Complex)
ABOUT elrow
elrow is an award-winning experiential event concept and party series founded in 2010 by Cruz and Juan Arnau Lasierra; the sixth generation from a dynasty of entrepreneurs also responsible for creating Monegros Festival and legendary Club Florida 135 in Fraga, Spain.
From their head-quarters in Barcelona, elrow have taken the world by storm with their unforgettable party style, pairing elaborate production, interactive performers and zany characters with the best electronic music, placing them as a global reference for circus inspired parties with tickets to the visual spectaculars usually selling out in minutes.
A myriad of different themes and concepts makeup elrow’s zeitgeist with sub-brands including ‘Rowlympics’; their own take on the Olympic games, their Brazilian jungle carnival theme, ‘Sambodromo de Brasil’ and flag-ship theme ‘Singermorning’.
ABOUT AVANT GARDNER — A one-of-a-kind gem, the 80,000 square foot venue is home to The Brooklyn Mirage, The Great Hall, and The Kings Hall. Prominently boasting a state-of-the-art KV2 sound system, a 200-foot video wall, mesmerising laser displays, and pyrotechnic capabilities, the multifaceted indoor and outdoor events space was nominated for ‘Best Club’ in the 2019 International Dance Music Awards. Having hosted everything from live music to EDM, underground house, and techno, the venue has become the crown jewel for New York nightlife aficionados. Since re-opening its doors last summer, the venue has already welcomed the likes of Above & Beyond, Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Christina Aguilera, John Summit, Jungle, Kaytranada, Skrillex, Tycho, and many more, setting an exciting glimpse as to what to expect within the next year.
Led by Avant Gardner’s founder, owner, and chief creative officer, Billy Bildstein, The Brooklyn Mirage’s latest iteration boasts its most intricate and impressive design yet. A collaboration between Bildstein and new multi-media studio Conveyor, the new design features one of the world’s largest outdoor video walls at 200 feet in length and 30 feet high. Displayed over 1000 LED panels at 15K ultra-wide resolution, the roughly 30 million pixels will allow for film grade visual effects. With a custom-built media server and its processing technology, leading visual content creators from around the world will have the ability to go beyond traditional show visuals and create real-time generated experiences set in hyperrealistic environments, a first at this scale. With construction and roof design led by NYC-based construction studio HEINI, The Brooklyn Mirage’s new stage roof spans over 100 feet wide and 50 feet in depth and features an eye-catching floating effect as a result of its modular space frame system, the first fully domestically fabricated stage of its kind.
Axwell’s Axtone Records is to host their first ever label residency in Ibiza at Tox Club. It happens two Mondays a month from June until September with DJs such as D.O.D., Chocolate Puma, Deniz Koyu, Kryder b2b Tom Staar, Cat Dealers, Cedric Gervais, Arty and more. Get your tickets now at https://toxibiza.com/axtone.
Tox Club is a venue operated by Pacha that offers underground nights across a range of genres. It is a cosy, personal space with world class sound, golden walls and a giant disco ball all ready and waiting to become a party cauldron.
Axtone Records started life in 2005 as an imprint to release Axwell’s own material and in recent years expanded to a wider musical universe. It has a fresh sound with quality house music from all around the globe, and that will be represented at each of these events.
Say the label, “We’re delighted to have found our Ibiza home for the summer at Destino’s not-so-secret enclave, Tox where we’ll be bringing a host of Axtone Family favourite DJ’s both established and fresh to the White Isle.”
It kicks off on June 20th with D.O.D, Deniz Koyu and Alexander Som, then returns on June 27th with Chocolate Puma, D.O.D., and Nausica, July 18th is Kryder b2b Tom Staar, 25th is Cat Dealers and in August Cedric Gervais, Deniz Koyu, Kryder and Arty play, then September sees Arty Magnificence, Ali Story,D.O.D and Tom Staar.
This is a rare chance to catch some of house music’s finest in an up close and personal setting. Do not miss.
Electric Bay is a game changing new music weekender situated on Torquay’s historic Seafront. This dedicated open air dance music festival brings something totally new to the area, with the stunning Torre Abbey Meadows hosting the two-day event. Touching down will be world class international DJs from house, techno and bass including Carl Cox, Chase & Status (DJ Set), John Digweed, Alan Fitzpatrick, Alisha, Syreeta, Eric Powell, Wilkinson, Hybrid Minds, Example, Friction, Luude and Girls Don’t Sync.
Electric Bay brings a fresh experience to Torquay with a sun kissed open-air party at Abbey Meadows on Torquay Seafront, known as the English Riviera and one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations. The historic Torre Abbey itself is a UNESCO global key site within a large and open green meadow with sweeping views out of the stunning bay and its famous beaches. Revellers can expect a carefully curated main stage, a world class sound system and explosive production offering an unmissable two days of fun including plenty of food and drink offerings.
Carl Cox headlines day one and returns to this part of the South West for the first time in years. The Ibiza kingpin is known for his high energy and infectious performances which have made him one of the most sought after artists on the circuit. His INVITES concept ensures there’s a stellar cast of artists joining him for this all-day show, including the very special guest John Digweed. The Transmissions radio show host and Bedrock label head has been at the forefront for over a quarter of a century and remains one of the most technically skilled DJs in the game.
Also playing on Day One will be Drumcode king and all round big room maestro Alan Fitzpatrick who has a famously rolling and heavyweight take on techno, and tech house rising star Alisha a purveyor of peak time rollers. Syreeta and Eric Powell close out this sure to be epic day.
On day two, electronic music heavyweights Chase & Status head up a bill filled full of stars. The legendary duo have been at the forefront of the bass scene for nearly two decades and show no signs of slowing down and will be performing their biggest hits to a capacity crowd. Joining them will be men of the moment, Hybrid Minds, superstar Example and dnb star Friction. Completing the bill will be the imitable multi-genre specialist Wilkinson as well as Luude, Girls Don’t Sync, Oppidan + more.
Louder co-promote this essential new offering with one of the longest-running club nights in the UK, BEATZ & BOBZ, who have also hosted at Glastonbury and Glade and promoted at the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Meanwhile, Louder is an influential name in the electronic music world, thanks to putting on over 250 events a year at iconic venues like Printworks, O2 Academies, Ministry of Sound and The Warehouse Project. They host their own Electric City and Electric Woodlands Festivals, run an Ibiza residency at Eden and are behind On The Beach series in Brighton.
JBM Music and Fever are going forces for a historic party that will see John Digweed play an extended three hour set in the awe inspiring surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. It takes place on Friday June 3rd and listed tickets are available now from https://feverup.com/m/110824.
This is set to be unlike any other dance party you have been to: the Medieval Manchester Cathedral stands at 135ft tall and stunning stone work and towering arches will have your mouth agape once inside. It has breathtaking stained glass windows, a vast organ and for this night only, an impressive Void Acoustics sound system. The vast space is a perfect chamber in which to immerse yourself in epic house and techno by one of the world’s best DJs.
For this historic party, a special DJ booth will be set up in the centre of the venue with a dance floor surrounding it on all sides. The full 360 experience will mean you are up close and personal with John Digweed as he holds sermon on the decks and serves up his scintillating sounds.
The Bedrock label head needs little introduction and has been a pioneering force in electronic music for 30+ years. His sleek and technical mixing style, his always forward-facing sounds and his mastery of building a mood and layering in melody is second to none. His spine tingling, trance-inducing style is perfectly suited to this venue which makes it all the more special.
Support on the night will come from 909 Liverpool and Hush Hush Leeds residents so you can be sure of a night like no other.
