REPORT: Local Miami Residents "Bribed" To Oppose Ultra Return At City Council Meetings

Arguably one the most important tales the previous month, if not this yr, is that the Miami City Council has ficially voted to not renew Ultra Music Festival’s contract in Bayfront Park. The want to kick Ultra out Bayfront is nothing new, however this marks the primary time that the …

Audiotistic Festival Returns to SoCal With Stacked Lineup

Audiotistic is making its method again to Southern California this 12 months! Insomniac’s iconic competition has been held in NorCal the previous few years, however can be returning to the southern half the state this December. The occasion can be on Saturday, December 29th on the Nos Events Center in …

Rezz Teases “Nightmare on Rezz Street” for Halloween… Here’s What We Know

This Halloween, you might have the selection going to an awesome quantity occasions and there are certain to be so much releases to concentrate to, as effectively. But one occasion that we’re trying ahead to earlier than Halloween even begins comes from Rezz, and it’s being referred to as “Nightmare …

Steve Angello Announces 2nd Swedish House Mafia Set Since Reuniting

Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, and Axwell, collectively often known as Swedish House Mafia, have now accomplished away with all pretense and are now not simply teasing their trio’s return, they’re downright confirming it. During a efficiency at Ultra Mexico this previous weekend, Angello took to the mic on the finish …

Insomniac Reveals New Festival Centerered Around Video Games

After Insomniac Events didn’t observe by way of on its psytrance, home and techno competition known as final month, the California-based occasions firm has now introduced a brand new competition merging dance music and video video games known as PLAY Festival. “PLAY Festival bridges the hole between music and gaming by …

Miami Set To Pass Extra Measures To Make Ultra's Return To Bayfront Park Nigh Impossible

It was that the Miami City Commission voted to not renew Ultra Music Festival’s contract at Bayfront Park (which the competition nonetheless goals to enchantment), and it looks as if the flood gates have opened. In a preliminary vote this morning, the identical fee unanimously agreed to restrict all exterior occasions …

Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison

Billy McFarland, the founder Fyre Festival—one 2017’s greatest music pageant disasters—has simply been sentenced to 6 years in jail. The prices have been for a number of counts fraud, which Fyre Festival was just one. Back in March, McFarland pled responsible to 2 counts wire fraud and admitted that he …

Ultra Issues Statement On Fate of Ultra Europe After Lawsuit & Resultant $866,000 Fine

Yesterday, we lawsuit between Florida-based Worldwide Entertainment Group Inc., promoters the Ultra Miami Music Festival, and Adria MM Productions Ltd., a Croatian firm that produces music festivals in Croatia and Europe, had ended. The closing judgement was that Worldwide be to pay $866,000 in damages to Adria; as well as, Adria owed $366,211 …

Defqon.1 Pushed To Move Cities After Drug Overdoses

The rampant drug use at Defqon.1 Festival in Sydney this 12 months left , three in vital situation, a number of extra hospitalized, and 700 others who sought medical help on website. The occasion has been plagued with overdoses for years, however the numbers from this 12 months’s installment had been …

Taylor Swift Speaks Publicly On Politics For The First Time Ever

For the primary time ever, pop star Taylor Swift is talking publicly about politics. With 112 million followers on alone, T-Swift is one the most important influencers on social media. While it’s a device for primarily sharing images and movies, the Tennessee resident is utilizing the platform to voice her …

Win Tickets To Any Of Three MAJOR Shows For Halloween Weekend [CONTEST]

Halloween falls on a Wednesday this yr (that’s not stopping artists like DJ Snake and Jauz from throwing large events in Los Angeles), so so much artists are enjoying their massive reveals and festivals the weekend earlier than. This contains Two Friends, Cedric Gervais, and Chromeo, who’re all descending on …

This Massive Festival Just Sold Out In 30 Minutes with No Lineup

Glastonbury Festival simply bought out in 37 minutes with none lineup. The iconic music competition returns subsequent June after a two-year break, and followers are past stoked to expertise Glastonbury in 2019. Unlike most occasions, this one is ready to promote out with none trace as to who may headline. …

This Popular & Long-Running EDM Venue Just Announced It's Shutting Down

In an announcement posted to social media as we speak, Chicago’s well-liked venue The Mid has introduced its imminent closure in February 2019. The venue has been dwelling to many if not most EDM’s touring artists who come by way of the Windy City, and its closure will greater than …

Wynn Hosting Techno and House Weekend: Art of the Wild

‘Art the Wild’ promotional poster. Photo cred: Broadway World One probably the most celebrated nightlife teams in Las Vegas, Wynn Nightlife, is lastly catering to techno and home followers. The nightlife big is foregoing its typical lineup big-time artists to introduce an occasion referred to as Art the Wild from October …

Zedd Ignites Debate Over One Of The Biggest Songs Of The Summer

A tweet from Zedd questioning the standard “Mo Bamba” by Sheck Wes has creating some critical debate amongst producers like Alison Wonderland and A-Trak, the latter whom known as it the “finest music the yr” in no unsure phrases. Even for those who’re undecided what music we’re speaking about, we …

Skrillex Surprise b2b with Fisher and QUIX in Sydney Slays Lucky Fans

Always with a aptitude for the dramatic, Skrillex continues his run surprises. Not on the docket for a present at Australia’s The Ivy, Sonny thrilled the gang by becoming a member of Fisher for some b2b motion. He then popped over to be part of QUIX – some critically fortunate followers! The b2bfest occurred …

Wynwood Fear Factory Touts Galantis, RL Grime and More for Halloween Weekend

Wynwood Fear Factory is making a giant return to 1 Miami’s premiere nightlife districts. DiskoLab, who’re curating the music pageant’s third 12 months, have crafted a star-studded lineup and secured the most effective venue for the vacation weekend. The lineup Wynwood Fear Factory is boasting incorporates some digital music’s prime …

Possible Lollapalooza Lineup Leak Reveals Skrillex As Headliner

Skrillex has been making headlines for a lot of new occasions introduced in his New Year’s Eve run, however he doesn’t appear to be stopping there! According to a Stubhub web page for Lollapalooza Argentina, Skrillex shall be taking part in the occasion. The web page comes up when looking …

The Glitch Mob Deliver Enthralling New Theme Song for League of Legends [MUST LISTEN]

League Legends has an extended historical past teaming up with artists for distinctive items music for his or her occasions, together with previous submissions from Zedd, Arty, Jauz, Marshmello, and extra. Mako once more, accompanied by The Glitch Mob & The Word Alive for brand spanking new tune “RISE” for the …

REPORT: Two Of UK's Favorite Festivals In Danger Of Getting Axed

Bestival and Camp Bestival, two  Britain’s most famed music festivals, are in danger getting the axe — and ticket-holders concern they might quickly be out cash spent on the occasions. High Court admin notices have reportedly been filed towards the corporate, as initiated by British businessman and billionaire James Benamor. He …

Insomniac Boss Pasquale Rotella & Wife Holly Madison Are Divorcing

Pasquale Rotella could be the shining mild behind all Insomniac’s greatest occasions world wide, however not all that glitters is gold. Today, Rotella introduced social media that he and his spouse practically 5 years, former The Girls Next Door actress Holly Madison, had been separating. “It is with love in our …

The Biggest DJ Snake Collab Ever Finally Has A Release Date

With all information popping out occasions from this previous weekend, you couldn’t be blamed for lacking the announcement the discharge date for DJ Snake’s latest track with Cardi B, Selena Gomez And Ozuna. “Taki Taki” will ficially be out Sept 28. Not a lot is thought concerning the single, other than …

So Many Industry Insiders Are Teasing New Skrillex Music & We Aren't Ready

The strain has been on for Skrillex all yr to launch new music. It’s nothing new – his fanbase is usually voracious for any variety new content material, although we actually can’t blame them. As one probably the most prolific and proficient producers in music as of late, it’s been …

Insomniac's New "Psychedelic" Festival Has Already Been Cancelled

Some issues have been by no means meant to be, like Insomniac‘s new psytrance, home and techno competition. Called Sacred Valley, the competition was set to happen subsequent weekend on the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation in Southern California. Unfortunately, Insomniac has cancelled the competition solely. Sacred Valley introduced the information …

REPORT: Ticketmaster Recruiting Professional Scalpers To Make More Money On Fees

It’s exhausting sufficient to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster when tens 1000’s persons are attempting to safe maybe solely 5,000-10,000 tickets at main musical and/or sporting occasions, nevertheless it’s made a lot more durable when the corporate offering these tickets is obscenely obsessive about prit. According to an undercover investigative report …

Late Founder Larry Harvey is Remembered by Burning Man Drone Swarm

Most Burners have finally recovered from the festivities Burning Man which occurred almost two weeks ago. Of all the spectacular events that took place, one event that many attendees won’t forget is the drone swarm. This mesmerizing display was in honor Burning Man’s co-founder Larry Harvey who passed away back …

Win the Ultimate Bass Pass to Eight Shows in Chicago

Hey Chicago bass fans, are you ready?! This coming fall and winter are absolutely slammed with shows nearly every weekend, it’s honestly hard to keep track , even for us. We know making it to all these events can be tough on the wallet which is why we have once …

3LAU Confirmed to Perform with Blue Man Group at Life Is Beautiful

Las Vegas is very well-known for its extraordinary performances and one a kind shows. Adding to the long list epic events this year, it has been reported that 3LAU is gearing up to perform with one the globe’s most critically acclaimed trio’s, the legendary Blue Man Group! On September 21 to …

ADE Refuses To Drop DJ From Lineup Despite Petition To Over Sexist Remarks

There’s little room for acceptance fenders in the era #MeToo and general sexual harassment and assault awareness. However, that hasn’t stopped massive music festival and conference Amsterdam Dance Event from removing a label head and DJ who made sexist remarks last year. ADE has even defied a petition asking for …

GRiZ Announces Fifth Annual GRiZMAS with Double Header Shows In Detroit

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time the year! The 5th annual GRiZMAS is going down December 14th and 15th at the Masonic Temple Detroit, with an unmissable double header performance from the funkiest man in dance music. This year, GRiZ is spoiling us rotten with not one but two different shows, a model that …

Some Of The Virtual Self Visuals Were Partially Designed By Porter Robinson's Brother

Porter Robinson’s younger brother, Mark Robinson, was answering some fan questions on Instagram earlier today. One the questions asked was if he had a hand in designing any the visuals or merch for the Virtual Self brand. His answer? Simply “yes.” He failed to specify if he had only worked …

EDC Mexico 2019 Dates and Details Announced

Mexico’s largest dance festival, EDC Mexico 2019, is back! Promoters Insomniac Events and Ocesa have dropped new information in regards to the sixth edition the event. Returning to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, it will take place on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th, 2019. The festival features brand new stage designs, …

This Festival Got Cancelled But DJ Snake Still Showed Up To Hang Out with Fans

In a super unfortunate turn events, North Coast Music Festival had to shut down yesterday due to close proximity lightning and could not reopen the within the time the permit. DJ Snake was scheduled as the headliner for the evening. After a long day travel he was ready to go, …

HARD Day of the Dead Returns As One-Day-Only 21+ Festival

After from HARD Events, the events company has now confirmed that their Halloween-season festival, Day Of The Dead, is ficially returning in 2018. Even better, it’s coming back to its original venue at the LA State Historic Park. The festival’s last ficial iteration was in 2015 at the Pomona Fairplex, …

Surprise! EDC 2019 Tickets Are On Sale Now

Insomniac Events fans got a surprise in their email this morning when they learned that tickets to EDC Las Vegas 2019 were on sale! There was no advance notice this on-sale period, but Insomniac is making sure their most loyal fans get in on the action before anyone else. Fans …

Former Dash Berlin Frontman Jeffrey Sutorius Announces Solo Project

Former Dash Berlin frontman Jeffrey Sutorius has announced his return to music after from the popular trance group. Beginning in October, he’ll be making music and performing under his own name. The DJ cites “mismanagement” as the reason for leaving Dash Berlin and its fellow members, Eelke Kalberg, Sebastiaan Molijn and Erick van …

Paul Oakenfold Sets His Eyes On Another Insane Location For His Next Set

Legendary producer Paul Oakenfold has been known to perform at some the world’s most historic locations as late, including Mount Everast and the Great Wall China. Now, he will perform at yet another spectacular monument, Stonehenge. Oakenfold will be the first ever artist to play at the sacred stones site …

Germany Opens Up UNESCO World Heritage Site To Host Actual Underground Raves

Germany is known for many things – beer, starting world conflicts and, course, Techno. Germany has always held its Techno roots in high esteem, protecting dance music fans and allowing for unbelievable clubs to operate on a near 24/7 hour basis. Most are familiar with Berghain. The most exclusive club …

REPORT: 2/3 Of Women Worried About Sexual Harassment At Festivals

Sexual harassment is a major problem at music festivals — and a new study has exposed some extremely upsetting statistics. According to Durham University , 30% women say they have been sexually harassed and 10% sexually assaulted. Safety at music festivals is a huge concern, as almost seven out 10 women worry …

This Legendary DJ Is Making History with The First Ever Set At Stonehenge

There are seven wonders in the world (depending on whose list you go by), and by the end this September, Paul Oakenfold will have performed at three them. The legendary English record producer and trance DJ is full firsts, going on tour with U2 in the early ’90s, playing a …

Gramatik Releases Powerful Aretha Franklin Tribute "Let Me Know The Way" [MUST-LISTEN]

This week, music one its greatest legends — Aretha Franklin, The Queen Soul. It seems everyone has been inspired by the singer’s voice, undisputedly one the very best our world has ever known. Take any artist any genre and chances are they’ve been impacted by Franklin’s soulful sound at one point …

Amsterdam Dance Event Releases First Wave of ADE Live Artists

Amsterdam Dance Event, the annual, globally-renowned conference that takes over the city every year from October 17-21, is fast approaching. And that means one thing: the lineups are coming. ADE Live has released the first wave artists participating in this year’s programming, known for bringing live sets from an array …

REPORT: 2017 Barcelona Terrorists Looked Into Concerts, Festivals Ahead of Attacks

It’s been learned that the terrorists responsible for the 2017 in Barcelona also looked into venues and music events as possible targets leading up. Nearly a year ago, on Aug. 17, 2017, a group terrorists killed a total 15 people and wounded 130 in the attack on La Rambla, a tourist hotspot in Barcelona. …

Shambhala Introduces Highly Advanced New Drug-Testing Technology

Shambhala Music Festival is one the greatest leading forces dedicated to harm reduction in the music events circuit — and this year, organizers have upgraded in a major way to keep the farm safe. Unlike many commercial events, Shambhala takes a stand as a “dry” festival. No alcohol is sold …

Mainstay Miami Nightclub Announces Closure After 10 Years Running

The Electric Pickle has been located in the Wynwood Arts District Miami for ten years, but will cease operation in June 2019. The Venues operators Will, Tomas, Diego, and Mitch announced the sad news on their  page.  “It’s been a crazy ride and we’re not done yet. It’s time for …

23 Hospitalized, 19-Year-Old Dead After HARD Summer

This year’s HARD Summer, the first without HARD Events founder Gary Richards and being led solely by Insomniac, was a resounding success. Featuring dozens in-demand artists and over 73,000 people each day, most people went home with memories for a lifetime. Unfortunately, some weren’t so lucky. Twenty three individuals were …

Oliver Tree Uploads Satirical "Debut Tour Disaster" Documentary

I’m sure you all know how much a character Oliver Tree is. With his absurd style clothing to his questionable musical antics and interesting music videos. There seems to be no other artist today that is like him, truly in a league his own both comedically and musically. Recently Oliver …

Adam Beyer X Cirez D Present B2B Shows in New York and Los Angeles

Los Angeles & New York — The answer to the Factory 93 and Teksupport teasers has arrived! Today, Insomniac has announced their next underground affair and it’s going to be one the most anticipated sets 2018. Adam Beyer and Cirez D will be performing at the Los Angeles Palladium on Friday, November …

Police Investigate Pepper Spray Attack At Tomorrowland

In a post being shared on Facebook, one woman claimed to have had her phone, her ID, and bank cards stolen after she was hit with pepper spray in the crowd at Tomorrowland this past weekend. The incident allegedly took place right in front the festival’s Main Stage on Saturday, according …

Tomorrowland Crowd Pepper-Sprayed; Woman Gets Valuables Stolen

Belgian police are investigating an incident which allegedly took place in the front Tomorrowland‘s Main Stage on Saturday, reports RTL. Festival organizers have confirmed the reported information. In a post that circulated through social media online, a woman claims to have had her phone, her ID card, as well as her bank …

Lollapalooza 2018 Heightens Security Measures This Year

Lollapalooza 2018 returns to Grant Park this Thursday. For those attending, please note that enhanced security measures will take place. Entrances will hold more Chicago police ficers, additional fencing, new bag restrictions and airport style screening. These enhancements come months after the deadliest mass shooting in Las Vegas. The festival has …

Catch Boyz Noise, Audiofly, Christian Martin And More At This Year's Minimal Effort: All Hallow's Eve

Feature Photo: Jamie Rosenberg Minimal Effort is returning to Los Angeles for their annual Halloween event, All Hallow’s Eve, carrying in tow quite the top-tier lineup artists to perform. On October 28th, the historic Belasco Theatre will be transformed into a one-night-only playground for ghosts and ghouls from all walks life. The first …

Fyre Festival Founder Pleads Guilty to Ticket Scams for Coachella, the Grammys and More

The Fyre Festival saga is entrenched in our memories now. The founder, a scummy con artist by the name  Billy McFarland, is currently in the midst a court case about the infamous festival. Beyond Fyre Festival, McFarland ran other scams for events like Coachella, the Grammys and more. McFarland previously …

Ticket Scalping Just Got Banned In This Country & The US Needs To Follow Suit

Finally, after years ticket scalping and ticket bots worsening the state the live music industry, a country has responded. Ireland has passed legislation banning ticket scalping (defined as reselling tickets for more than face value) and ticket bots. Quick disclosure: the legislation won’t ban ticket scalping from all events, just …

Kraftwerk Performs 'Spacelab' with Astronaut Alexander Gerst

With a name like Kraftwerk, you know that the epic techno band will commit to making everything work! Their most recent project involved teaming up with a fellow German-born celebrity Alexander Gerst, and trust us, the outcome is out this world! This past weekend, Stuttgart, Germany’s Jazz Open Festival attendees were …

Outside Lands Introduces New 420 Friendly Experience, "Grass Lands"

With the legalization marijuana occurring in many US states, people have wondered when music festivals would begin incorporating 420-friendly events. State laws and regulations likely make it complicated, but one music festival has rolled out a 420-friendly experience: Outside Lands. Outside Lands has announced the Grass Lands experience, coming to …

Zhu & Tame Impala Drop New Music Video & Remix Pack

First released back in March this year, ZHU & Tame Impala’s hit collaboration “My Life” finally has an ficial music video. The video is definitely influenced by Tame Impala’s psychedelic rock vibes as it goes through a variety different settings and scenarios, most ten focusing on the relationships two couples. …

Burning Man PSA: Stop Pooping On The Playa

Pretty much anything goes at Burning Man — but, please, don’t poop on the Playa. Too many Burners have apparently done their business on the dusty grounds their own rave haven, and not only is that pretty disgusting, but it’s raising some serious concerns with an environmental agency. Local publication  has issued …

Billboard CEO John Amato to be Replaced After "Internal Investigations"

Billboard has consistently delivered some the world’s best news, opinions, events, reviews, clips, and style since its launch in 1894. Today, the company is making headlines for another hot topic: they have booted CEO John Amato out the company. The drastic move is not likely shocking to most as he has become …

Red Bull Music are hosting a Warehouse Party and it’s not where you’d think!

Red Bull Music’s creativity knows no bounds in terms venues and this time they’ve really shown it through venue choice. The Overseas Passenger Terminal’s Cargo Hall in Sydney and the iconic Night Cat in Melbourne are set to host their upcoming events. If the venues didn’t have you sold, check out some the artists …