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SXM Festival Reveals More Exciting Names For Return to Saint Martin in 2025

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Location: Saint Martin | Sint Maarten, The Caribbean

Date: March 12-16, 2025

Dim Kelly, Divine, Maz, Mark Knight, Nomis, Paax, 

The Element, Tinlicker (DJ Set), Vite, Yass, Yanik Coen and many more have been added to the final lineup phase.

The idyllic Caribbean island of Saint Martin will once again become the home of one of the most unique and exciting island parties when SXM Festival arrives from March 12-16th, 2025 and now another irresistible list of names of world class names have been added to the line-up. This expertly and meticulously-curated mix of music, art, culture and tropical escape is unlike anything else on the planet and now the final countdown has begun to five more days of unforgettable fun. 5-Day Passes are currently on sale with 3-Day Passes live on December 13th at https://www.sxmfestival.com/ 

However you like to get your music, art and travel thrills, SXM Festival has you covered and then some across five impossibly-magical days. The island is of stunning natural beauty and a real jewel in the Caribbean Sea that hosts parties in bespoke and bohemian locations from decadent villas to marvellous mountain tops, sweeping beaches to secret jungle clearings. In 2025, new venue additions await as the festival expands its footprint across the island, opening up new partnerships and exposing fans to more art and cultural experiences that SXM has to offer.

These latest additions again show SXM leads from the front when it comes to mixing established stars, cutting edge talents and amazing new acts to discover across the whole spectrum of house music. Primarily amongst them are New York legend, marathon DJ specialist and house music titan Danny Tenaglia, Toolroom’s label head and hero Mark Knight, Tulum’s Afro house innovators Paax, global electronic music iconic Sander Kleinenberg fresh off some Destination SXM events in Ibiza this summer with Julian Prince and Frau Blau’s frontman Kadosh, plus the likes of red hot house selectors SOSA, acclaimed Dutch duo Tinlicker, Malta’s melodic house master.

The Element, plus Vagalume Tulum resident Vite, Haute Couture co-founder Yass, Miami-based mainstay Yanik Coen and many more.

These names come on top of those already revealed such as 16BL, Âme, Antdot, Anvaya, Azzecca, Bora Uzer, Camelphat, Chris Luno, Ella Romand, Ferreck Dawn, Francis Mercier, Julia Sandstorm, Kadosh, Kahani, Kitty Amor, Kunal Merchant, Layla Benitez, Lica, Made By Pete, Manti, Maz, Miluhska, Nico De Andrea, Nicole Moudaber, Nicolas Masseyeff, Notre Dame, Oxia, Peace Control, Rio Tashan, Sam Divine, Sébastien Léger, Share, Sparrow & Barbossa, Themba, Trikk, Yulia Niko and Wild Dark.

This year’s festival will include some exclusive and immersive showcases from the world’s best house music label Defected Records as it turns 25, the tastemakers at FRAU BLAU, and the underground powerhouses from New York, Indo Warehouse. 

SXM Festival has eliminated its VIP program this year in an effort to stress SXM Festival’s ethos of unity. Designated bottle service areas will still be available however and any special requests can be catered directly at [email protected].  

LATEST LINE UP 

16BL, Âme, Antdot, Anvaya, Azzecca, Bora Uzer, Camel Phat, Chris Luno, Danny Tenaglia, Daox, Divine, Dim Kelly, Ella Romand, Ferreck Dawn, Francis Mercier, Jayson Miro, Julia Sandstrom, Kadosh, Kahani, Kitty Amor, Kunal Merchant, Layla Benitez, Lica, Ludo Lacoste, Made by Pete, Manti, Mark Knight, Marwan Dua, Maz, Miluhska, Nico De Andrea, Nicolas Masseyeff, Nicole Moudaber, Nomis, Notre Dame, Oxia, Paax, Peace Control, Rio Tashan, Sam Divine, Sander Kleinenberg, Sébastien Léger, Share, Sleepy & Boo, Sosa, Sparrow & Barbossa, Themba, The Element, Tinlicker, Trikk, Vite, Wild Dark, Yass, Yanik Coen, Yulia Niko.

Support by

Atlassi, Ajay Raw, Golden, Calum, Del Arte, Famu, Gone Deville, DJ Ghast, Ivan De La Ganesherie, Kosta Kritikos, Jameson, Lucas & Alex, Micajova, Manella(FR), MØB, Monitors, Moodsh!ne, Nico Barcel, Owlish, Peter Sweet, Phil Conti, Piste Noire, Rudy, Soleben, The Edge, Tommy Kimpton, Vito, Wako Drums.

THEMBA Announces Mykonos Residency at Ftelia Beach Club

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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 Tale Of 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.

South African House Pioneer THEMBA Announces Season Line ups for Colours Party Residency at Club Chinois 

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Artists include Dubfire, David Morales, Nic Fanciulli, Floyd Lavine, Culoe De Song, Sébastien Léger, Willian Djoko, Salomé Le Chat, Sef Kombo, Eagles & Butterflies, Eli & Fur and many more

Ibiza’s all-new and much anticipated Club Chinois welcomes South African house star THEMBA for his very own Colours party. It kicked off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday June 22nd and now runs every week until September 28th. The the season will feature a handpicked list of cutting-edge DJs from across the electronic music spectrum including David Morales, Dubfire, Nic Fanciulli, Floyd Lavine, Culoe De Song, Guy Mantzur, Sébastien Léger, Willian Djoko, Salomé Le Chat, Sef Kombo, Eagles & Butterflies, Eli & Fur and many more. 
THEMBA is the groundbreaking South African artist who burst onto the dance scene in 2018 with a series of high-profile sets and releases such as ‘Who Is THEMBA?’ which became a chart-topping global smash. THEMBA’s sound is forged from his African roots, incorporating local singers, songwriters and percussionists to create his own unique take on electronic music. He has released on top labels including Knee Deep In Sound, and his ambitious 2021 album ‘Modern Africa Volume 1 (Ekhaya)’ set another high standard. 
THEMBA is a regular presence on the world circuit and was a much-loved Ibiza guest at various clubs in 2019. Now he heads up his own unique Colours party which sees him curate line-ups of world-class international talent and showcase his signature sound just as he intends it. 
On June 22nd, he was joined by long-time progressive house innovator Guy Mantzur, Angelos and China. On June 29th, he will play with acclaimed French melodic house DJ Sébastien Léger plus Cristina Tosio and Ricardo Da Costa. On July 6th, an all-female line-up features Fiona Kraft and Rebellion artist Salomé Le Chat while July 13th brings Badbox and house dream team ANDHIM. A week after on the 20th is South Africa’s house talent Julian Gomes with the dreamy sounds of Eagles & Butterflies and Italo-Albanian talent &LEZ. Lastly, on the 27th is Miami-based duo Andretta, plus the moody and melancholic house of Eli & Fur and Anastacia. 
August brings the sophisticated grooves of Laolu, Nico De Andrea and Paris-based duo Birds of Mind on the 3rd, and South African mainstay Chynaman plays with techno connoisseur Dorian Craft and Ibiza favourite Serge Devant on the 10th. Spaniard Chus and Robin Tordjman then play on the 17th, and 24th August is leading Greek selector Da Mike, plus Cincity and the charismatic William Djoko. On the 31st, another South African star in Floyd Lavine is joined by longtime house legend David Morales and FNX Omar. 
September brings one half of Force of Nature, aka DJ Kent, and West African talent Amémé with Airrica on the 7th, then Gab Rhome, Bekzin Terris and SCI+TEC boss Dubfire all play on the 14th. The 21st welcomes Afro house pioneer Culoe De Song, Sef Kombo and Kitty Amor, and the same week THEMBA plays an extended set. Finally, Manoo and Saved label head Nic Fanciulli play on the 28th. 
The 3,000-square-meter Club Chinois has already become the most anticipated opening on the island and has been meticulously designed by award-winning Parisian design studio Laleh Assefi. Located in the former HEART Ibiza venue and inspired by the decadent but iniquitous jazz clubs of 1930’s Shanghai, Club Chinois will host international talent from acclaimed resident DJs to superstar artists and headliners, providing an immersive experience of the highest quality. 


WEEK BY WEEK LINE UPS

June 29th
THEMBA
DJ Sébastien Léger 
Cristina Tosio 
Ricardo Da Costa

 

July 6th
THEMBA
Fiona Kraft
Salomé Le Chat 

 

July 13th 
THEMBA
Badbox 
ANDHIM
Francis Mercier

 

July 20th
THEMBA
Julian Gomes 
Eagles & Butterflies 
&LEZ

 

July 27th
THEMBA
Andretta
Eli & Fur
Anastacia

 

August 3rd
THEMBA
Laolu
Nico De Andrea
Birds of Mind

 

August 10th
THEMBA
Chynama
Dorian Craft 
Serge Devant 

 

August 17th
THEMBA
Chus
Robin Tordjman
DJ Fresh

 

August 24th 
THEMBA
Da Mike
Cincity
William Djoko

 

August 31st
THEMBA
Floyd Lavine
David Morales
FNX Omar

 

September 7th
THEMBA
DJ Kent
Amémé
Airrica

 

September 14th
THEMBA
Gab Rhome
Bekzin Terris
Dubfire

 

September 21st 
THEMBA (extended set)
Culoe De Song
Sef Kombo + Kitty Amo

 

September 28th
THEMBA
Manoo
Nic Fanciulli