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Trance Retreat 2018 Summer Edition

April 8, 2018 by PrimeEV

Trance Retreat 2018 Summer Edition

Trance Retreat 2018 Summer Edition occurs between June 17 and 24 in the mountains of Bulgaria. Accommodations include transportation, food, and beverage in five identical luxurious countryside estates.

Since this is an intimate and exclusive experience, capacity is limited. Applicants undergo a screening process that includes an interview. Selection of the course material matches the participants. This way, the course curriculum is tailored specifically for you.

Four world-class trance music producers teach you the intricacies of trance music production in a beautiful atmosphere. You’ll form new friendships with like-minded individuals with similar musical interests.

If you love trance music and dream of creating dance-floor worthy productions, then this retreat is for you. Not only will you partake in group seminars, but you will also have one on one instruction with some of the best producers in the business.

Pricing and accommodations details include travel to Sofia, Bulgaria. You have the choice of a shared room with one other person or a single room. You can view the FAQ section here as well.

Your Instructors

The instructors for this retreat include Dennis Sheperd, Nifra, Estiva, and Orjan Nilsen.

View the Bali 2017 Retreat after movie below.

View the Berlin 2018 Winter Retreat after movie below.

Strakton Miami 2018

April 4, 2018 by PrimeEV

downtempo, EDM, future house, House Music, tech house, trap

Strakton Miami 2018

UK-based record label Strakton Records proudly released their mind-blowing compilation, ‘Strakton Miami 2018.‘ The EP features music from Kapes, Pais, Joseph, Guccii, Fabio Angeli, Giovanni Angelucci and Ameryka, Virox, and AloR.

Giovanni Angelucci kicks things off with his soothing house anthem, ‘You & I‘. A light-hearted marimba, wooden percussion, vocal chops in the second drop and warm bass all combine to give this track the easy-listening summer vibe that fans will instantly fall in love with.

Ameryka’s track ‘Ocean Drive‘ keeps the summer vibe alive. It’s a smooth transition from ‘You & I’ and takes things up a notch with his funky, disco-inspired house anthem. Driven by a groovy bass guitar, a subtle strat guitar in the background, and subtle male vocal chops, evident in the breaks.

Fabio Angeli takes us deeper with ‘Funky Sound.’ A darker atmosphere with smooth male vocals and a warm saturated bass. Velvety claps and hats fill the air with swing, while a gorgeous piano slowly high-pass filters throughout the track.

Guccii appears with his bass massive tech house tune, ‘Dirty‘. Like Valentino Khan, ‘Dirty’ has heavy kicks, deep bass, and pitched-down vocals. The elements of this track combined, give it a deep vibe. However similar to Khan, ‘Dirty’ has its own identity. The detuned piano in the final drop has a distinct effect.

Joseph brings a deep dark future house energy in his hard-hitting release, ‘Fuse In The Club.’ Elements of fluctuating pluck synths, scintillating bass, and heavy growls, ensures this track will be a club hit.

Pais combines trap and future bass with ‘On That.’ Trap-inspired breaks create a hard-hitting influence on this future house-inspired arrival. Dirty electro synths and resounding bass flood the airwaves.

Kapes delivers his uptempo ‘Androids‘. With the break beginning with a low-pass filter on the master, it eventually eases up before reaching the enticing climax, where significant, coruscating lead synths dominate the drop.

Virox changes things up. He brings a dark house sensation with South American elements in the aptly titled track, ‘Flamingo‘. Grim, brooding horns, synths, and bass flood the track’s breaks. The flamenco guitar and authentic Latin-percussion elements follow, arousing listeners with a unique sound and experience.

Closing out the EP is AloR, who goes against the grain with his downtempo, ‘The Wakandian‘. Driven by pitched-down African vocals, resonating sub-bass, horns and subtle screech synths, the first drop his heavily trap inspired. However, he changes things up in the second drop when he implements a 4/4 kick pattern, which is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Check out the entire ‘Strakton Miami 2018’ compilation album below and purchase or stream it here.

Tomorrowland 2018

April 4, 2018 by PrimeEV

EDM, festival, Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland 2018

Tomorrowland 2018 De Schorre in Boom, Belgium announced nine phases of artists so far. The most prominent electronic music festival in the world takes place on two weekends. The first weekend is Friday, July 20th, 2018, to Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. The second weekend is Friday, July 27th, 2018, to Sunday, July 29th, 2018. This year’s themes is, ‘The Story of Planaxis,’ described as

On 20-22 and 27-29 July 2018, the holy grounds of Tomorrowland will be transformed into a magical gathering. A magical tale is about to unveil… Be part of this fascinating new adventure and discover a magnificent new world ‘The Story of Planaxis’

The official Tomorrowland website has tickets and travel partner information. However, Billboard magazine posted that the festival sold out in the first hour of release. If you want tickets, you will most likely find them on the secondary market.

PHASE 1:

&ME vs. Rampa, Armin van Buuren, Axwell^Ingrosso, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettman, Camelphat, Charlotte De Witte, Claptone, Da Tweekaz, Hardwell, Kolsch, Netsky, Partyraiser, Patrice Baumel, REZZ, RL Grime, Solomun, Stephan Bodzin and Sven Vath.

PHASE 2:

Alesso, Alison Wonderland, Andhim, Ben Nicky, Coone, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Eric Prydz, French Montana, Jamie Jones, Kayzo, Mark with A K, Martin Solveig, Recondite, Richie Hawtin, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us, Vini Vici and Yellow Claw.

PHASE 3:

Alan Fitzpatrick, Aly & Fila, Carl Cox, Cherry Moon Traxx, Infected Mushroom, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, Martin Garrix, Mind Against, Nico Morano, Paul Kalkbrenner, Paul van Dyk, San Holo, Sandy Warez vs. Goetia, Sean Tyas, Slander, Solardo, and Wildstylez.

PHASE 4:

Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, Fatboy Slim, Gunz For Hire, Korsakoff, Len Faki, Luciano, Maceo Plex, Mambo Brothers, Markus Schulz, Neophyte, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Paul Oakenfold, Sam Paganini, Simon Patterson, W&W and YVES V.

PHASE 5:

Alle Farben, Andrew Rayel, Astrix, Bonzai All-Stars, Claude VonStroke, Dave Clarke, DVS1, Jax Jones, Klingande, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Nicky Romero, Paco Osuna, Paul Elstak, Sasha, Seven Lions, Technoboy, The Magician, and Tiesto.

PHASE 6:

Andrea Oliva, Boris Brejcha, Cold Blue, Cosmic Gate, D.O.D, DJ Marky, Don Diablo, Fedde Le Grand, Ferry Corsten, Friction, Jauz, Joris Voorn, Mele, NGHTMRE, Robin Schulz, Steve Angello, Timmy Trumpet, and Vaal.

PHASE 7:

Ace Ventura, Andrew Bayer, Anna Lunoe, B-Front, Dense & Pika, Disciples, DJ The Prophet, Edu Imbernon, Hernan Cattaneo, Ida Engberg, Johan Gielen, Jonas Blue, Kiasmos DJ, Krewella, Matthias Tanzmann, Mattn, Miss K8 and Zatox.

PHASE 8:

2MANYDJs, Armand van Helden, Bedouin, Curtis Alto, Dua Lipa, Henri PFR, Lil Pump, NERVO, Nora En Pure, Pan-Pot, Rødhåd B2B Âme DJ, Roger Sanchez, Sam Feldt (LIVE), Slushii, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Todd Terry, and Underworld.

PHASE 9:

Afrojack, Alan Walker, Benny Benassi, Blasterjaxx, Chuckie, Craig David (Presents TS5), Duke Dumont, Erick Morillo, Galantis, Gui Boratto, Idris Elba, Nicole Moudaber, Ookay, Quintino, Ricardo Villalobos, Salvatore Ganacci, Tujamo, and Ummet Ozcan.

PHASE 10:

Alpha 9, Alok, Bassjackers, Coely, Danny Avila, David Guetta, Dixon, Ilan Bluestone, John O’Callaghan, KSHMR, Laidback Luke, Monika Kruse, Multiples: Speedy J | Surgeon, Otto Knows, Pendulum (DJ Set), Sigala, Tchami x Malaa No Redemption, Tiga, Virgil Abloh, and Virtual Self.

The schedule for the following stages as of April 23 thus far:

Garden of Madness

Anjunabeats (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Above & Beyond, Amy Wiles, Andrew Bayer, Gabriel & Dresden, Genix & Sunny Lax, Grum, Ilan Bluestone, Jason Ross, Oliver Smith, Spencer Brown, Tinlicker.

Diynamic (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Adriatique, DKA Live, HOSH, Karmon, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Lehar, Magdalena, Solomun.

Ants (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Andrea Oliva, Camelphat, Francisco Allendes, Goldfox, Kolsch, Nukov & Yelmet, Solardo, WAff.

Sexy By Nature (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Bruno Martini, Burak Yeter, Cedric Gervais, DJ Licious, Double Pleasure, Fedde Le Grand, Laidback Luke, Sam Feldt Live, Sander van Doorn, Siege, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano.

Garden of Madness (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Amare, Capoon Live, Hunter/Game, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Mind Against, Recondite Live, Tale Of Us, Vaal.

Ants (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Andhim, Andrea Oliva, Anotr, Bollen & Fichtner, Iris Menza, Joris Voorn, Matthias, Tanzmann.

The Rose Garden

Monstercat (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Dion Timmer, Grant, Kayzo, Lowriderz, Myrne, Nghtmre, Ookay, Pegboard Nerds, Rezz, Seven Lions, Slander, Tokyo Machine.

Bonzai (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Airwave, Bonzai All Stars, Bountyhunter, DJ Fire, DJ Ghost, Franky Jones, Franky Kloeck, Jan Vervloet, Oliver Lieb, Yves Deruyter. Hosted by Mc Pyro & Mc Reign.

Robin Schulz & Friends (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Alle Farben, Cheat Codes, Deepend, Feder, Hugel, Klingande, Lovra, Plastik Funk, Robin Schulz, Sylvain Armand.

Netsky & Friends (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Alison Wonderland, Codeko, DJ Marky feat Mc GQ, Holy Goof, Jauz, Netsky DJ set & Script Mc, Ookay, Qrion, San Holo.

Bonzai (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Airwave, Bonzai All Stars, Bountyhunter, DJ Jan, DJ Ghost, Franky Jones, Franky Kloeck, Jan Vervloet, Oliver Lieb, Yves Deruyter. Hosted by Mc Pyro & Mc Reign.

Spinnin Sessions (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Blasterjaxx, Carta, Curbi, Jay Hardway, Kriss Kross Amsterdam, Lucas & Steve, Lvndscape, Mike Williams, Special Guest, Trobi Tujamo.

Tulip Stage

Cafeina (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Alec + Phill Da Cuhna, b2b Soundsystem & Delafino, Bastin, Cemode & Philip, Disco Dasco, Edu Imbernon, Mambo Brothers, Mr Grammy & Dj Licious, Roma, Sam Divine.

Trance Classics (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Fred Baker, Jochen Miller, Johan Gielen, Marcel Woods, Mark Sherry, Menno De Jong, Rank 1, Scott Bond, Talla 2XLC, Ton T.B ( Three Drives). Hosted by Mc Gunner.

Thunderdome (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Buzz Fuzz, Kristof, N-Vitral, Neophyte, Noize Suppressor, Nosferatu, Panic, Promo, Rob & Mc Joe, Tommyknocker, Unexist. Hosted by Mc Da Mouth of Madness.

Anjunadeep (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : 16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Bohmer, Compuphonic, Eli & Fur, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant, Lane 8, Luttrell, Secret Guest.

Future Sound of Egypt (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : A&Z vs Omar Sherif, Ahmed Romel, Alessandra Roncone, Aly & Fila, Ciaran Mcauley, Gold Blue, Ferry Corsten, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Hazem Beltagui, Paul Thomas, Stoneface & Terminal.

Ketaloco (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Caspar, Don Carbon, Gui Boratto, Hernan Cattaneo, Kagge & Bowen, Nico Morano.

Tomorrowland organizers released the lineups for the following stages on April 24.

Atmosphere

Drumcode (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Dense & Pika, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ida Engberg, Michael Thoelen, Richie Hawtin, Sam Paganini.

Q-Dance (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Atmozfears, Audiotricz, Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Demi Kanon, Korsakoff, Ran-D, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, Unsenses, Wildstylez, Zatox. Hosted by Mc Villain.

Fuse & Dave Clarke (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Dave Clarke, Downside, Len Faki, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Pan Pot, Pierre.

Pryda Arena (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Adam Beyer, Broux, Cristoph, Dubfire, Eric Prydz, Sasha.

Q-Dance (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : B-Front, Bass Modulators, Code Black, Frequencerz, Mandy & Adrenalize, Mark with A.K & Mc Chucky, Noisecontrollers, Partyraiser, Psyko Punkz, Ransom, Refuzion, Wasted Penguinz. Hosted by Mc Villain.

Atmoshpere (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Boris Brejcha, Fred Hush vs Nakadia, Len Faki, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Rob Hes, Sven Vath.

Cage

Forma.T x Ed Banger (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Boston Bun, Breakbot & Irfane, Busy P, Cyrk Live, DC Salas, Myd, Surfing Leons.

Glitterbox (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : FCL feat Lady Linn, Purple Disco Machine, Roger Sanchez, Sheridan, Simon Dunmore, The Shapeshifters, Todd Terry.

Loudness (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : B-Front, Bass Chaserz, Clockartz, D-Sturb, Deetox, E-Force, Myst, Phuture Noize, Requiem, Warface. Hosted by Mc Noiz.

Onraad (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Arkline, Dave Brody, Double U Jay, Gary Beck, Himperson, Marcel Fengler, Oscar Mulero, TWR72.

Star Warz (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Cedex & Higher Underground feat 3XB, Doctrine, ED:IT b2b Pola & Bryson, Fourward, Friction & Linguistics, Icicle b2b Ulterior Motive, M&T feat Mc Seko, One87 feat Mc Mush, Pamb & Harsh feat Mc Swift, S.P.Y, Svb. Hosted by Mc AD & Mc Lowqui.

Footworkxx (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Blaster vs Richie Gee, D-Fence, Detest vs Edub, Dr.Peacock, Hatred vs The Punisher, Miss K8, Sandy Warez vs Goetia, Se12ure, Tymon Live, Vandal, Warface.

The Rave Cave

Winterclubbing (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : 5napback b2b Freaquency, Bram Delux, Deve & Matizz, Dimitri Wouterz, DJ Luk, Double-U feat Eugene, Foncky Time, Funk D, Partyshakerz, Structure, Winterclubbing All Stars.

Woody Weekend (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Basement Sounds, Bouncing Rhytms, Greg Lamore vs Jay Lee Hudson, Jackless & The Fox, Many Moore, Maximo, ORB, QUE 9, Samyn, Seelen, Thim, Wezlee.

Crystal Events (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Arno Stolz, Deuxfwa, Himperson, Karl, Monta, Soulcity, That’s Who, White Noise.

Krankenhaus (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Bafana, Bjeor, Goldfox, Jensen, Jp Enfant, Karawane, Kimman, Krankenhaus Selektion.

Sirkus (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Adeline, Arado, Federico Grazzini, Nukov & Yelmet, Reus & Cekes, Simon Dobbs & Benji, Tolstoi and Andsan.

Coincidence (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Amekmar, Psytox, Rupert Harvey & JLN, Seba Lecompte, Stranger, Tom Hades, Trixy, Twan.

Tomorrowland organizers announced that more artists are forthcoming. Watch the Tomorrowland 2018 promotional video if you still need convincing.

If you missed your opportunity to get passes, Tomorrowland announced the inaugural Tomorrowland Winter 2019.

Amelie Lens Stay With Me

March 27, 2018 by PrimeEV

Amelie Lens, techno

Amelie Lens Stay With Me

Amelie Lens Stay With Me EP features an excellent remix by Perc of the title track. It is our techno track of the month for March 2018. Amelie returned to Pan-Pot’s label, Second State. Second State is close-knit techno label showcasing Pan-Pot’s work, as well as works from some of their closest peers.

They described Amelie’s latest EP as,

Her return was imminent. Now she’s back, and like her current rise among the industry’s elite, Amelie Lens delivers an astonishing three tracker of her signature pulse-pounding expeditions. Pair that with a massive remix by the legendary Perc and you’ve got ‘Stay With Me,’ an EP headed straight for the charts.

One way to describe Perc’s remix of ‘Stay With Me’ is that it has a squelchy acid techno bassline. Even though repetition exists, it still has a sense of randomness to it.

Brent Rix Borealis

March 20, 2018 by PrimeEV

Brent Rix, Trance

Brent Rix Borealis

Brent Rix Borealis original mix is our trance track of March 2018. Rix has boundless energy, and he channeled it into his incendiary trance creation, ‘Borealis.’

This offering is unique, and trance fans should not miss it. ‘Borealis’ has a fervent sound from beginning to end.

Energetic madness coupled with a signature lead and an out of this world atmosphere that’ll have you ready at your core.

Chart

Currently, ‘Borealis’ is number two on the STEEM SL Uplifting Trance Chart Volume 67. Jakob Celar, aka Steem SL is a trance producer from Slovenia.

TAR#138

‘Borealis’ was released on March 12, 2018, on TAR#138 records. TAR#138 is a sub-division of Trance All-Stars Records, which is in the Czech Republic and founded in 2009. Other sub-labels include Beyond the Stars Recordings, Cinesphere Records, Liquid Energy Digital, and Reclublic Recordings.

Trance All-Stars Records releases music from well-known industry leaders. They also are always looking for new talent. If you have something to offer the world of trance, you can send your demos to [email protected]

Brent Rix – Borealis (Original Mix) [TAR#138]

BPM Festival Portugal 2018

February 26, 2018 by PrimeEV

BPM, festival, techno

BPM Festival Portugal 2018

BPM Festival Portugal 2018 returns to the stunning southern Algarve coastal municipalities of Portimao and Lagoa. The dates are September 20 to 23. Last year’s inaugural event saw over 180 of the world’s top DJs and most significant up and comers in underground dance music. Registration is now open for Super Early-Bird Festival Passes via The BPM Festival website.

The 2017 debut Portugal edition hosted fans from over ninety countries. They partied at seven distinct venues alongside the beach and city centers for four days and nights with no sleep and little rest. Prominent record label showcases included All Day I Dream, elrow, Paradise, Stereo Productions, Warung, Vatos Locos, and The BPM Festival’s signature all-star events, YA’AH MUUL and This Is The End. The festival defended its global reputation as the preeminent festival for lovers of quality house and techno.

True believers and newcomers made the pilgrimage to the southern Algarve region in 2017. They enjoyed the music of top house and techno artists as Apollonia, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia, Dubfire, Ida Engberg, Jamie Jones, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Nastia, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, and many more. The BPM Festival Portugal 2018 will once again be the perfect way to celebrate the end of the European summer festival season.

Highlighting the Algarve’s striking cliffside blue water, gold sand beaches and all the unforgettable moments on the dancefloor, fans and artists can now watch the official The BPM Festival: Portugal 2017 ‘Thank You’ Video. Select live sets from the festival are also available for streaming on The BPM Festival’s SoundCloud playlist and on BE-AT.TV.

For photos and information about The BPM Festival Portugal 2018 and more, stay connected on social media for upcoming news and announcements.

Phase 1 Artist Lineup

(in alphabetical order)
ALBUQUERQUE
ALEX KENNON
ANDREA OLIVA
ANIMAL & ME (LIVE)
ANNA TUR
APOLLONIA
ART DEPARTMENT
BEHROUZ
BILL PATRICK
BORIS WERNER
CALEB CALLOWAY
CARL CRAIG
CARLO LIO
CHUS & CEBALLOS
CONTI & LEO
CUARTERO
CUKY
DANNY SERRANO
DANNY TENAGLIA
DAVINA MOSS
DENNIS CRUZ
DJ VIBE
EGBERT (LIVE)
FER BR
FRANCISCO ALLENDES
FRANKY RIZARDO
GUSTA-VO
GUTI (LIVE)
HECTOR
JOEY DANIEL
JOSH WINK
JULIAN ALEXANDER
JULIAN JEWEIL
JULIEN LORETO
LAUREN LANE
LAUREN LO SUNG
LEE BURRIDGE
LEO POL (LIVE)
LEON
LOCO DICE
LUIGI MADONNA
MAR-T
MARCO CAROLA
MARK KNIGHT
MICHELANGELO
MISS SHEILA
MOLLY
NASTIA
NATHAN BARATO
NEVERDOGS
NICK CURLY
NICK MONACO
NICOLE MOUDABER
NITIN
NO REGULAR PLAY (LIVE)
OSCAR L
OXIA
PACO OSUNA
PILLOWTALK (LIVE)
POPOF
RAFA BARRIOS
RYAN CROSSON
SAMUEL DEEP
SECONDCITY
SERGE DEVANT
SETH TROXLER
SHAUN REEVES
STACEY PULLEN
STEFANO NOFERINI
TECHNASIA
THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS
THE MEKANISM
TOBI NEUMANN
wAFF
WILLIAM DJOKO
WOLF + LAMB
YAYA

Phase 2 Artist Lineup

(in alphabetical order)
ACID MONDAYS
ALAN FITZPATRICK
ALI
AMIR JAVASOUL
ANDRADE
ANDRE BULJAT
BARAC
BLANCAH
BORIS
CAIN
CALI LANAUZE
CALVIN CLARKE
CARLOS CHAPARRO
CHAD ANDREW
CHRIS LIEBING
CRUZ
D’JULZ
DA VID
DARIUS SYROSSIAN
DAVID BERRIE
DAVID GTRONIC
DAVIDE SQUILLACE
DJ DEP
DJ V
DUSTY CARTER
EMANUEL SATIE
GONCALO
HECTOR COUTO
HUGO BIANCO
II FACES
INGI VISIONS
JAMIE JONES
JAMIE LIE A KWIE
JAVIER CARBALLO
JEAN PIERRE
JESSE CALOSSO
JOEY DANIEL
JOHN ACQUAVIVA
KENNY GLASGOW
KINNERMAN
KYLE HALL
LEE CURTISS
LIL’ LOUIS
LUCIANO
MAGAZINO
MAHER DANIEL
MAHONY MANDANA
MATT TOLFREY
MATTEO GATTI
MATTHIAS TANZMANN
MAX CHAPMAN
MR. G (LIVE)
NIC FANCIULLI
NICOLA BERNARDINI
NOUR
PAPA LU
PEGGY GOU
PETE ZORBA
PIRATE COPY
RANDALL M
RHOOWAX
RICHIE HAWTIN
RONY SEIKALY
SAMMY DEE
SEBASTIAN LEDHER
SKIZZO
THE LEGEND
UNER
VICTOR CALDERONE

History

The BPM Festival is an annual electronic music festival, founded in 2008 by Craig Pettigrew and Phillip Pulitano. For ten years, the celebration was held in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico in January over ten days and nights featuring over 400 underground house and techno artists and drawing an annual crowd of 70,000+ attendees.

In September 2017, The BPM Festival made its European debut in two beautiful coastal towns Portimao and Lagoa in the Algarve region of Portugal over four days and nights. BPM, which stands for ‘Bartenders, Promoters, Musicians.’ Initially conceived as a post-New Year’s gathering of industry professionals, it has grown to a global collection of DJs, producers, revelers and industry professionals. The gathering is a must for any music lover with a taste for quality underground dance music.

As The BPM Festival moves into its 11th year, the festival is excited to bring their signature event YA’AH MUUL to Warung Beach Club Brazil in January 2018. They debut in the Middle East with a three-month residency at BASE Nightclub in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates starting in February 2018. In September 2018, The BPM Festival will once again return to Portugal’s sunny Algarve coast. As the globally renowned festival expands to new regions, The BPM Festival continues to cater to discerning lovers of dance music from around the world.

Accolades

In 2013, The BPM Festival won ‘International Festival’ from the DJ Awards in Ibiza. In 2016, International Dance Music Awards nominated The BPM Festival for ‘Best Music Event’ for the third year in a row. Electronic Music Awards & Foundation nominated it ‘Festival of the Year’ in 2016. Also, The BPM Festival won ‘Best Festival’ in the EMPO Awards in 2015 with a nomination in 2016. In 2018, Iberian Festival Awards nominated it in three categories: Best Major Festival, Best New Festival, and Best Lineup.

Rapture Electronic Music Festival 2018

February 25, 2018 by PrimeEV

festival, House Music, techno

Rapture Electronic Music Festival 2018

Rapture Electronic Music Festival 2018 is a twenty-hour techno and house music oasis event. Taking place on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 7 am to March 23 at 3 am during Miami Music Week. The lineup by stage for their second edition headlined by Luciano, as well as Guy Gerber, Chris Liebing, Art Department, ZIP, RPR Soundsystem and more top names in underground electronic music.

Taking place in the breathtaking beachside surrounds of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Rapture Festival now in its second year is the perfect alternative to the usual Miami South Beach pool party scene. Alongside the stellar lineup, a partnership with ocean conservation non-profits The Big Blue and You, Ocean Generation, and a wealth of wellness activations will ensure Rapture Festival pleases fans of quality house and techno by connecting human souls with nature through music.

Terra Stage

Playing at the TERRA STAGE, Swiss/Chilean DJ and Cadenza Records label head Luciano of Ibiza fame will touch down for a special headline slot, and Rumors party starter Guy Gerber will bring his deep house vibes next to German techno pioneer and veteran, Chris Liebing. After an amazing performance at the festival’s inaugural edition in 2017, Canada’s Art Department will once again return as will Audiofly + M.A.N.D.Y under the hybrid known as ‘MANFLY’ for an exclusive set. Watergate’s Butch, Amnesia resident Archie Hamilton and versatile DJ and producer Marco Faraone will round out the lineup at the TERRA STAGE.

Un_Mute Stage

Over at the UN_MUTE STAGE, playing exclusively at Rapture Festival are Perlon label co-founder ZIP, and returning favorites Petre Inspirescu and Rhadoo of [a:rpia:r] this time with fellow mainstay Raresh who will be opening with an extended morning set from 7am-1pm. Making their Rapture Festival debuts are producer Ion Ludwig as well as DJ and producer Sammy Dee and Romania’s Cristi Cons who are both playing exclusive sets. Back by popular demand are Germany’s highly acclaimed techno talent tINI as is eclectic DJ and producer DeWalta.

Soundgarden Stage

Keeping things melodic at THE SOUNDGARDEN STAGE will be Sudbeat label head Hernan Cattaneo, The UK’s Nick Warren, plus progressive house favorite Guy Mantzur (exclusive set). Playing Rapture Festival for the first time are Yotto of the Anjunadeep imprint, as well as Dutch DJ and movie soundtrack composer Eelke Kleijn and tech-house talent Danny Howells who are both playing exclusive sets.

Rapture Festival is also pleased to welcome ocean conservation non-profit Big Blue & You as an official festival partner in 2018. This volunteer and youth-led organization aim to inspire today’s young leaders to live an ocean-loving lifestyle by educating people about ocean conservation through art and media. Festival-goers are encouraged to make a change for the oceans and environment while enjoying interactions with the Mocha Mermaids or by visiting their information booth about the importance of ocean conservation through artistic expression.

Further asserting their dedication to environmental awareness, the festival will also be partnering with Ocean Generation on the #thelaststraw campaign by going ‘straw-free,’ and all food and beverage containers are 100% recyclable materials. For those willing to volunteer their time to a good cause, potential volunteers can sign up to be part of the beach clean up crew in exchange for a free ticket by emailing [email protected].

Wellness

Complimenting Rapture’s stacked music lineup, a broad range of wellness activations including yoga will be on offer from 7 am until sunset for those looking for some inner tranquility to start their day or to take a break from the dancefloor. Located just a 15-minute drive from Downtown Miami set in the stunning surrounds of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Rapture Festival is the perfect oceanfront festival catering to discerning lovers of underground music who also share a keen interest in wellness, the environment, and transformational experiences.

Tickets for Rapture Electronic Music Festival are available via Resident Advisor.

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 Phase 2

January 27, 2018 by PrimeEV

EDM, festival, Phoenix Festival

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 Phase 2

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 is presented by Relentless Beats. It is Arizona’s premier annual Electronic Music Festival spanning two days, April 7th and 8th. The festival takes place at Azul Park at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona 85266.

2018 marks the festival’s fourth appearance. It is open to all ages. However, those under eighteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be NO RE-ENTRY for this event.

This festival is CASHLESS. You will be able to link a card to your wristband for purchases or top up with cash. The cost for replacement wristbands is $20.00 regardless of circumstances.

Gates open daily at noon and ends at midnight.

Ticket Information

As of January 26th, 2018, General Admission weekend passes for all ages are $159.00 with a fee of $31.10. VIP weekend passes for all ages are $239.00 with a fee of $43.10. VIP Platinum weekend passes for those over 21 years of age are $649.00 with a fee of $104.60. Individual day passes are available and range from $89.00 up to $399.00.

For further ticketing information, see the Ticketing Page.

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