Following Thursday night’s ‘Music On Music’ megamix of songs from each artist on the lineup, Insomniac today revealed the lineup for EDC Las Vegas 2024. To no one’s surprise, it’s stacked with EDM’s hottest up-and-coming and legendary talent for its expected 525,000 dance music fanatics to enjoy. Insomniac Events’ flagship festival and the world’s leading electronic dance music event will feature over 230 DJs and producers descending upon the Vegas Strip for the three-day show on May 17-19.
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Among the heavy hitters returning to the stage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are Excision, Kaskade, Tiesto, Zedd, deadmau5, Diplo, Illenium, Kaskade, Dom Dolla, Eric Prydz, Alesso and more.
The hype is real with a 4-way b2b from Worship (Sub Focus b2b Dimension b2b Culture Shock b2b 1991), and collabs from ACRAZE b2b Kream, FrostTop b2b RemK, John Summit b2b Green Velvet, EDC LV debuters Peggy Gou b2b Marcel Dettman, and more. To add to the excitement, other debut appearances include Trym, Four Tet, Mersiv, LAYZ, Bou, Lilly Palmer, Klangkünstler, and Sara Landry.
Promising to be “one of the most memorable ever”, this year’s theme of #kineticCIRCLE embraces circles of community and memories with new venue layouts, larger dancefloors, and a saloon-style bar called YeeDC. NeonGARDEN, bionicJUNGLE, quantumVALLEY, bassPOD, and wasteLAND will be relocated, and the neon lights will reach several downtown chappels and into Vegas’ famous wedding chappels.
EDCLV seems like a cant-miss this year and we’re excited to hear the surprises don’t end there. Keep an eye out for new art, attractions, and even a few unannounced acts making their way to play the world’s favorite grooves. Who are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments below and keep an eye out for more details. See you under the electric sky!
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We have all seen sets listed as “live” on festival lineups or tour announcements. They typically include the DJ/producer or other musicians playing live instruments like drums, guitar, and keyboard or a vocalist singing. These live sets generally aren’t seen in the hard dance genre because this style of music relies on heavily distorted drums and typically does not include vocals or many melodic elements. So when Dutch hard dance producer Kruelty announced he would be doing a live show, I was definitely intrigued to see what live elements he would include. After all, he is known as “The most sinister and shocking act in the hard dance scene.”
“This Is Kruelty Live” premiered on YouTube on Halloween, but was actually filmed at Trinity: The Extreme Society in the Netherlands on September 9, 2023. It is thirty minutes of hard-hitting rawstyle that Kruelty is known for, but with added performers and theatrical elements. He takes the stage in his signature black mask, but he is also wrapped up in chains and being held by two cloaked figures. As his intro ends, he breaks free from the chains and dives in with distorted kicks. In between tracks, there are short intermissions where the performers on stage act out a scene while specially created visuals are displayed on the LED screen. All of these additions help to heighten the emotion behind each track. It is a full-blown audio-visual experience, and you can watch the whole performance for yourself to see what I mean.
After watching this, I am excited to see more hard dance artists incorporate live elements into their sets. American hard dance producers Death Code and KAMI announced a live set at Bullseye coming up next month. Will they do something similar or something else completely to set themselves apart? We can’t wait to find out!
Imagine Music Festival lived up to the hype and exceeded expectations this past weekend, September 14 – 17, 2023. As a first-time Imaginer, it was thrilling to explore a festival that was new to me. After three days filled with music, dancing, and revelry, Imagine lived up to its reputation for being the best immersive electronic music festival in the Southeast.
The Kingston Downs property used for the event the past two years is expansive and provides a grand setting for the festival grounds as well as the surrounding campgrounds. Imagine featured four large stages inside the festival grounds and the production was incredible! While they weren’t the biggest stages I’ve seen, the designs were captivating with the most jaw-dropping laser and pyrotechnic displays I’ve ever seen.
The largest stage, Oceania, was home to many of the B2Bs we discussed in our preview article, and they were among the best sets of the weekend. From the multitude of Imaginers I spoke to, Subtronics B2B Ganja White Night was the most anticipated set of the weekend — and they both delivered. However, the Dillon Francis B2B Knock2 performance stood out for me. Knock2’s excitement to be playing alongside one of his idols and Dillon Francis’s goofy antics on the microphone made the vibes of the set extra special and brought the crowd back to life on Sunday.
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I spent more time at Oceania than at any other stage and for good reason — there were just so many great artists scheduled to play there. From Squired and Leah Culver getting the party started to international superstars Dom Dolla and Zomboy bringing the heat as the sun went down, Oceana was the place to be on Saturday. Dab the Sky and Slander closed it out for a spectacular second day.
The bass stage, Amazonia, had the most spectacular stage design despite its more compact design. It had the most magical laser effects of the four stages, and the angled 4×4 LED panels above the artists provided a new viewing experience. The artists that shined the brightest at Amazonia include Big Gigantic, Mersiv, A Hundred Drums, and Tripp St.
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The Disco Inferno, home to many of the house acts, had two levels of pyrotechnics and LED boards. Kasablanca and Cloonee were both in their element at this stage, bringing out big crowds for their distinctive sets. Finally, the Aeria stage was the most minimal of the four, but it fit the vibes perfectly for the dark techno and trance sets from Slander Presents: Before Dawn and the 25th-anniversary performance by Infected Mushroom.
Outside of the music, I enjoyed many memorable moments at the Imaginarium — the activity and workshop space on the main drag with stages and concessions outside of the main festival grounds. Megan and Sydney from Highland Yoga facilitated much-needed vinyasa flow practice on Saturday and Sunday to help me stay loose. I also learned a few lessons that will last a lifetime: the power of sigils taught by David and the art of maintaining conscious relationships taught by Sonali.
I’m thankful that Imagine made space to allow for these teachers and practitioners to share their knowledge with us at the Imaginarium because expanding my consciousness and growing as a person is a vital part of my valuable festival experience. One of my core memories of Imagine was sharing Saturday’s noon yoga practice with two other Imaginers as the rain began pouring down all around us. Even as the heavy rain brought trickles of water under the Imaginarium tent, we went happily along with our yoga flow on little foam mat islands provided to us by Celsius fitness drinks.
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Two other notable details that the team at Imagine provided for its festivalgoers that made the event stand out from the pack — the pool party and the painters’ plateau. Before the main festival gates opened on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, there was a pool party inside the main festival grounds available for an additional fee and it was well worth it. Disco Dom headlined on Saturday and Kai Wachi headlined on Sunday.
While not officially named the painters’ plateau, there was an area at the top of the hill looking down at the Amazonia stage that was lined with artists painting different festival scenes. It was magical at night, with the artists’ lamps illuminating their artwork while they toiled at their craft. It’s these little details that bring a big festival to life and Imagine exceeded expectations.
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Southern hospitality was in full effect all weekend. People were courteous and kind, and I immediately felt welcomed by all the Imaginers I interacted with. I came down to Georgia with only a backpack of clothing and returned to Brooklyn with a smarter mind, a stronger body, and a soul radiating with positivity. While I would never recommend my hometown NYC festival to anyone, after my experience at Imagine Music Festival, I would wholeheartedly recommend this festival to anyone looking for a good time down South. I’m already looking forward to IMF2024, so if you’re like me, then you’ll want to connect with Imagine’s social links below.
Imagine Music Festival is now less than three weeks away, running from September 14 – 17, and it is looking better than ever before. In its second year at the family-owned, 5000+ acre property Kingston Downs in Georgia, the team at Imagine has put together the Southeast United States’ most immersive electronic festival. In addition to a stacked lineup with a range of talent, Imagine will also feature unique art installations, meaningful wellness programming, and some of the country’s most scenic camping spaces along the Etowah River.
Highlighting Imagine’s outstanding artist lineup are some iconic back-to-back sets from EDM’s top trendsetters. The festival will showcase the world premiere of Subtronics B2B Ganja White Night and Dillon Francis B2B Knock2, as well as the reuniting of NGHTMRE B2B Diesel and Dab The Sky, a collaboration of Dabin and Said the Sky. There will also be appearances from a slew of label bosses like Black Book Records’ Chris Lake, HypnoVizion’s Rezz, Off the Grid’s John Summit, and Gud Vibration’s Slander, who will play a second techno-inspired set as its Before Dawn project. Check out the festival flyer to see the impressive full lineup, including a Thursday pre-party hosted by Brownies & Lemonade with ISOxo presenting one of his first-ever performances of his debut album KidsGoneMad!
“Imagine Festival was founded with a simple but powerful belief – that through the transformative power of music, art, and community, we can ignite the imagination and inspire positive change in the world where our dreams become a reality,” shared Imagine co-founder Madeleine Goodhand. “It’s a celebration of creativity, diversity, and possibility, and I am constantly in awe of the incredible energy and passion that our attendees bring to the event. Together, we are building a vibrant community, one beat, one brushstroke, and one moment at a time.”
To accomplish the belief of its founder, the team at Imagine has planned numerous immersive activities to complement the electronic musicians, including workshops focused on topics like yoga, flow arts, meditation, consciousness, mindfulness, art, and more. The event will also feature visionary artists creating artwork on-site, performance artists doing cirque-style acts, and some of the best festival food from local establishments and renowned national vendors. Another unique aspect of Imagine is the daytime pool parties over the weekend. Saturday’s pool party will enjoy sets from Dombresky’s Disco Dom project and Never Dull, and Sunday’s will have heavier bass sets from Kai Wachi and Ruvlo.
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For those looking for a top-shelf festival experience, look no further than the VIP and PLATINUM ticket options. VIP tickets include expedited entry, premium restrooms, shaded VIP areas, exclusive vendors, and VIP areas such as the Oceania VIP Club, Mermaid Lounge, VIP Pool Access, and more. The PLATINUM ticket includes everything VIP and the added perk of unlimited access to the Platinum Viewing Deck featuring an open bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres all weekend long.
Of course, there are still GA tickets available and a plethora of camping options too. But if you want to snag a ticket, whether it’s a single-day pass or the full three days, do it today, Friday, August 25, because ticket prices will go up at midnight! For those still on the fence, just check out the official after movie from last year’s Imagine Music Festival. Hopefully, Moon Lvnding will be seeing you out at Kingston Downs this September 14 – 17 for the Southeast’s most immersive electronic music festival.
