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Group Therapy Returns to One of the World’s Most Iconic Venues. Above & Beyond have announced the return of Group Therapy to the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State, with ABGT700 set to take place across a three-day celebration from September 11–13, 2026. First visiting The Gorge in 2017, the venue has since become one of the most cherished locations in the Group Therapy story. Nestled within the breathtaking natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest, The Gorge has grown into a spiritual home for the global Anjunafamily. Nearly a decade on, the time has come to return. “When we first visited The Gorge in 2017, we couldn’t imagine how important this space would become for our Anjunafamily. We’ve come a long way since then, and felt it was time to bring ABGT back.” ABGT700 will be presented as a multi-stage weekend experience, celebrating the music, community, and shared moments that have defined the Group Therapy radio show for over a decade. Set against one of the most scenic backdrops in live music, the weekend will unfold as follows: Friday, September 11 – Pre-party on The Gorge festival grounds Saturday, September 12 – Group Therapy 700 with Above & Beyond Sunday, September 13 – Anjunadeep Open Air at The Gorge From uplifting and progressive sounds to deep, melodic journeys, the weekend promises an immersive experience that blends music, nature, and connection on a truly global scale. Further information, including ticket details and lineup announcements, will be released soon. ABGT700 at The Gorge is more than an event; it’s a reunion, a celebration, and a reminder of what brings the global Anjunafamily together. Tickets will be available to purchase in the coming weeks, sign up here for your first access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Flpfo-_5c    

Above & Beyond Confirm Bigger Than All of Us Australian Tour Dates. Global electronic music icons Above & Beyond are returning to Australia in 2026, bringing their highly anticipated Bigger Than All of Us album tour to Brisbane and Sydney. Known for their emotional songwriting, transformative performances, and dedicated Anjuna community, the trio are set to deliver two unforgettable nights celebrating connection, unity and the power of shared musical moments. The tour will kick off at Fortitude Hall, Brisbane on April 10, followed by a headline show at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney on April 17. Presented by Symbiotic, these exclusive dates mark Above & Beyond’s first Australian performances since their last major tour, and anticipation across the Anjunafam has already reached a fever pitch. “Music has always connected us in ways words never could. Bigger Than All of Us is our reminder that community, love and shared moments are what truly matter,” the group shared. The album and tour represent a renewed creative chapter for Above & Beyond — one that invites fans to feel deeply, dance freely, and reconnect with the global community that has formed around their music. With a catalogue of beloved classics and brand-new material from their forthcoming album, these shows promise to be among the most memorable Above & Beyond performances ever staged in Australia. Tickets Fans can register now for early access: https://arep.co/t/above–beyond-bigger-than-all-of-us-tour Presale: 12pm Monday 8 December General On Sale: 12pm Tuesday 9 December Prepare to experience something truly bigger than all of us.

Dreamstate Australia Returns in 2026 With A Journey Through the Sounds of Trance. Australia’s premier trance experience, Dreamstate, returns in 2026 with a stellar lineup that promises to transport fans into another dimension of sound and light. Presented by Insomniac, Symbiotic, and Hardware, Dreamstate Australia will take place across two massive dates — Saturday, 7 February 2026 at Sydney Showground and Sunday, 8 February 2026 at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. Since its debut, Dreamstate has become a global symbol of pure trance culture, uniting dreamers under one banner to celebrate the euphoric melodies and driving rhythms that define the genre. The 2026 edition is shaping up to be its most impressive yet, featuring a world-class roster of international heavyweights and Australian favourites. Dreamstate Australia 2026 Lineup A-Z Amy Wiles, Ben Hemsley, Ben Nicky pres. Field of Dreams, Billy Gillies, Bryan Kearney, Color K!d, DYEN, Ely Oaks, Factor B, Gareth Emery, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Holy Priest, Juliet Fox b2b Lee Ann Roberts, Paul van Dyk, Restricted, Victor Ruiz, Vini Vici.* *Field of Dreams set exclusive to Sydney. From uplifting trance to tech, progressive and psy, Dreamstate 2026 delivers a perfectly curated journey through every corner of the trance spectrum. Fans can expect world-class stage design, cutting-edge production, and the kind of immersive visual storytelling that Dreamstate has become globally renowned for. Following a sold-out edition in 2024, Dreamstate’s return marks a new era for Australia’s trance family, going bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever before. Register for tickets online here.

Celebrating 25 Years of Dance Culture with a Night That Bridges the Past, Present and Future. This Melbourne Cup Eve, Monday, November 3rd, Melbourne’s underground dance legacy comes full circle with a landmark event: the launch of Tribes Festival 2025 and the Two Tribes Reunion, celebrating 25 years of Australian rave culture. Held at the iconic Melbourne Pavilion, this one-night-only experience pays homage to the legendary Two Tribes Festival, a defining force in Australia’s electronic music history; while officially launching the next chapter: Tribes Festival. With a powerful message at its core “25 Years Deep: The Underground Never Dies” the event promises to unite generations of ravers under one roof for a night of music, memories, and momentum. Featuring an all-star lineup across two stages, the celebration brings together some of the most influential names in global and Australian dance music. International trance titans Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, and Estiva (Armada) headline the night, bringing euphoric energy and decades of iconic tracks to the mainstage. Joining them are pioneers of the Australian scene, including Papa Smurf, Mark James & Peewee Ferris, Sgt. Slick, Andy Van, Sean Quinn, Steve Bleas, Jason Midro, Ahmet Atasever, and Ben Evans, each of whom helped shape the sound and spirit of the original Two Tribes era. But this event isn’t just about nostalgia. It marks the official unveiling of Tribes Festival 2025, a bold new concept infused with the same energy, community, and underground ethos that powered the scene 25 years ago. Expect a fresh wave of sound, connection, and creativity as the next generation of dance music culture takes the stage. This is more than a party. It’s a tribute. A time capsule. A launchpad. A reunion for the soul. Whether you were there from the beginning or just discovering the magic now, this is your moment to rave, reconnect, and reignite the spirit of the tribe. Tribes Festival 2025 Lineup Ferry Corsten Markus Schulz Estiva (Armada) Papa Smurf Mark James & Peewee Ferris Sgt.Slick Andy Van Steve Bleas Sean Quinn. Jason Midro Ahmet Atasever Ben Evans Event Information When: Monday, 3 November 2025 (Cup Eve) Where: Melbourne Pavilion, 135–157 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031 Tickets: Available now, secure your tickets online here.

Above & Beyond announces their new album ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and drops the first single ‘Quicksand.’ If much of the mindset and mantra behind Above & Beyond over the last quarter of a century has been born from the idea of connection, then their fifth artist album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us,’ is best summed up in one word: reconnection. It’s been seven years since Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, and Tony McGuinness released their fourth electronic album, Common Ground. A #3 on the Billboard charts – an achievement that speaks to the British band’s huge, arena-to-amphitheater scale profile in America, a level of success replicated in almost every other corner of the world. The time since has seen a series of projects come to life both collectively and individually: 2019’s ambient, yoga-and-meditation-friendly album Flow State, streamed over 400 million times worldwide; a series of club-ready instrumentals under the Tranquility Base moniker; radio records “See The End,” “Over Now” and “Crazy Love.” In the meantime, the band embarked on personal projects outside of the Above & Beyond framework. Grant collaborated with long-time friend Daren Tate on 2022’s self-titled synthwave JODA album. In 2023, Siljamäki reprised his P.O.S. alias, releasing the dance floor-focused album ‘Deeper Tales.’ Last year, McGuinness dug in his own crates for ‘Salt,’ an album based on a studio-freshened selection of emotional singer-songwriter compositions originally written as the ’90s rave and Britpop fever dreams faded. A worldwide touring schedule, their weekly Group Therapy radio show, and overseeing a family of iconic dance labels, Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, and, most recently, Anjunachill – it’s never quiet in the world of Above & Beyond. But it’s the spirit of music uniting us all championed through their studio albums ‘Tri-State’, ‘Group Therapy,’ ‘We Are All We Need,’ and ‘Common Ground,’ that has been their most enduring appeal. Real-life stories of hope, heartbreak, and healing that bring together dance music’s biggest global community. Introducing, then, “Quicksand (Don’t Go),” the new single that is, in all the right and best ways, the comeback of Above & Beyond. The lead track from a record where the band’s power, strength, range, appeal, and adaptability is baked into the title: their fifth album is ‘Bigger Than All of Us.’ Debuted during the band’s sold-out global Group Therapy 600 broadcast in Mexico last October, it reunites Jono, Paavo, and Tony with Zoë Johnston, who is the partner in “We’re All We Need,” “Good For Me,” and “Love Is Not Enough,” among countless other favorites. “It’s classic Zoë Johnston,” explains Above & Beyond. “We’ve been working with her for 22 years, so she’s a part of the band. By that token, a song with her vocals is a very reassuring thing for our audience. It says: Above & Beyond are back, in a very recognizable form.” As Johnston describes her deeply personal but sublimely universal lyrics: “I think most of us can relate to that feeling of desperation and dread when it comes to losing someone we love so deeply. The despair can be massive when you’re watching the grief rattle down the track toward you for quite some time before the moment of impact actually happens. Disappearing into quicksand. It’s scary, it hurts, and it’s lonely. Hopefully, a song like this will make anyone going through the pain of a seismic loss feel a little bit less alone.” Above & Beyond and Zoë Johnston’s “Quicksand (Don’t Go)” arrives today, the first of several records that will see them reunite with their family of collaborators alongside some new storytellers on the album. “There are songs on here that have stood the test of time in our little world and have had a new life breathed into them by the process that we’ve adopted. But they’re classic Above & Beyond songs, and I think they speak to the huge, worldwide effect that Above & Beyond has. A worldwide meaning. A worldwide connection.” – Above & Beyond “This album is us appreciating how amazing this thing we have is. The realization of how lucky we are that we get to be part of something like this for 25 years, and to have built a community that cares for each other in the way it does. It’s not about any of us individually. When we all work together to make something happen, something bigger happens.”  – Jono, Paavo, and Tony – Above & Beyond

Sydney’s harder styles scene is set to erupt once again as EPIK returns for its 2025 edition — a monumental celebration of sound, energy, and unity brought to life by HSU Events. Taking over the Sydney Showground on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, EPIK promises a full-scale harder styles experience with some of the biggest international names in the genre. Renowned for its breathtaking production, thunderous sound design, and unmatched atmosphere, EPIK stands as one of Australia’s premier indoor festivals dedicated to the harder styles movement. The 2025 lineup reads like a who’s who of the global hard dance elite, with performances from Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Devin Wild, Gunz For Hire, Mish, Ran-D, Sub Zero Project, and Wildstylez, plus local support from Dua. The event will once again be hosted by the iconic Villain, ensuring energy levels stay at their peak from start to finish. Backed by HSU’s signature large-scale production and immersive festival design, EPIK 2025 will deliver a multi-sensory experience unlike anything else in Australia — featuring state-of-the-art visuals, custom stage architecture, and the kind of laser and pyro shows that have become synonymous with HSU’s legendary events. Hard dance fans from across Australia and beyond will unite under one roof to celebrate the raw power and euphoria that define the harder styles. EPIK 2025 Event Details Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025 Venue: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Tickets: Register online here.

The hard dance music scene is set to explode with excitement as Midnight Mafia returns for its eighth installment, “Gangs of the Galaxy,” on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at the Sydney Showground. From 4:00pm to 12:00am, attendees will be transported into the exhilarating world of intergalactic turf wars, where respect is scarce, but the energy is boundless. Experience the ultimate showdown between gangs from across the cosmos, where human and non-human factions collide in a battle for supremacy. “Gangs of the Galaxy” promises a mind-bending journey through space and sound, as revelers reach for the stars in an epic rebellion against the status quo. Prepare to be mesmerized by Midnight Mafia’s most impressive lineup yet, featuring over 10 of the hottest acts in the hard dance scene. From chart-topping headliners to underground favorites, the stage will be set for an unforgettable night of pulsating beats and electrifying performances. As a testament to Midnight Mafia’s commitment to pushing boundaries, the event will showcase its renowned Journey Style Sets, pioneered by HSU. Following the overwhelming success of previous years, attendees can look forward to an exclusive 90-minute journey through sound, promising an immersive experience like no other. Don’t miss out on Midnight Mafia VIII: Gangs of the Galaxy – where music, spectacle, and intergalactic warfare collide to create an unforgettable night of pure adrenaline and excitement. Ticket Information HSU PreSale Release: $159.00 + Booking Fee First Release: $169.00 + Booking Fee Final Release: $179.00 + Booking Fee Hard Copy Tickets: $180.00 (Extremely Limited) Secure tickets online here. PreSale Access: 12:00PM – Friday, 2nd February 2024 General Public Sale: 12:00PM – Saturday, 3rd February 2024

The team at HSU Events is set to return to Sydney’s Giants Stadium this September for the another installment of Knockout Outdoor. Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf 2023 is confirmed to open its gates on Saturday September 30 and host the largest outdoor hard dance music festival in the southern hemisphere. Knockout Outdoor is set to host over 40+ artists across 3 massive areas in and around the Giants Stadium. As the production and capacity continue to scale for HSU Events, Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf is marked as one of the most anticipated dance events for the 2023 calendar year. Festival organisers are set to bring the biggest acts and world class production to Sydney this September. Performing at Knockout Outdoor 2023 is none another than the likes of Headhunterz, Darrren Styles, D-Block & S-St-Fan, Malice, Wasted Penguinz and more. HSU has also revealed the festival will feature three key areas: The Stadium (Main Stage) – Inside GIANTS Stadium. The Biggest Stage & End Show HSU has ever produced! The Pit 2.0! – A huge NEW Open Air Marquee with added production and lighting – RAW/CORE all day long! The Oasis – A custom built stage featuring the best in French/Happy Hard/Uptempo/Classics! Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf Lineup Event Information: Event Time: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (AEST) Date: Saturday, Sep 30th, 2023 Location: GIANTS Stadium, Sydney Showground Tickets: HSU PreSale Release: $199.00 + Booking Fee Second Release: $209.00 + Booking Fee Final Release: $219.00 + Booking Fee PreSale Access: 12:00PM – May 11th – Thursday General Public Sale: 12:00pm – May 12th – Friday SECURE TICKETS ONLINE HERE.

EDC Las Vegas 2026 to celebrate 30th anniversary with 200+ Artist Lineup. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas has officially unveiled the artist lineup for its landmark 30th anniversary edition, set to take place May 15–17, 2026 at the iconic Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The milestone festival will feature more than 200 artists performing across EDC’s signature multi-stage landscape, with organisers expecting to welcome over 500,000 attendees across the three-day celebration. Marking three decades of dance music culture, this year’s festival introduces the theme “kineticJOURNEY” described by organisers as “a tribute to the vibrant path we’ve traveled together and will continue on” honouring EDC’s evolution from underground rave to global phenomenon. Main Stage Highlights EDC’s flagship kineticFIELD stage will host some of the world’s biggest electronic names, including Kaskade, John Summit, GRiZ b2b Wooli, Martin Garrix, and FISHER delivering a mix of melodic, bass and mainstage festival energy. Over at cosmicMEADOW, fans can expect a genre-spanning program featuring Underworld, San Holo, Seven Lions, San Pacho, and MPH. The stage will also host a dedicated HARD showcase, with performances from Interplanetary Criminal, MALUGI, Snow Strippers, The Prodigy, and Hannah Laing. A Multi-Genre Playground Across the wider festival grounds, EDC continues its tradition of championing every corner of electronic music culture. circuitGROUNDS will feature performances from Chris Stussy, Tiësto, Lilly Palmer, Nico Moreno, Beltran, Levity, and KETTAMA, while techno stronghold neonGARDEN welcomes artists such as Joseph Capriati, Eli Brown, Indira Paganotto, Klangkuenstler, Peggy Gou, and Prospa, with curated nights from Time Warp and Factory 93 Experience. Bass music remains a cornerstone of the festival, with Bassrush’s bassPOD hosting heavyweights including ATLiens, GHENGAR, HOL!, AHEE b2b Liquid Stranger, and INFEKT b2b Samplifire. Meanwhile, hard dance and harder techno fans will converge at wasteLAND, presented by Basscon and Unreal Germany, featuring Sub Zero Project, Holy Priest, Restricted, Lil Texas, GRAVEDGR, and Kuko b2b Johannes Schuster. House, Trance and Underground Sounds Insomniac’s stereoBLOOM stage will spotlight house and tech-house talent including Noizu, OMNOM, Wax Motif, BOLO, Luuk van Dijk, Luke Dean, and Josh Baker. Trance and melodic enthusiasts will find their home at quantumVALLEY, curated by Dreamstate and Interstellar, with performances from Gareth Emery, Paul van Dyk, Darude, Ilan Bluestone, Paul Oakenfold, Tinlicker, and Eli & Fur. Rounding out the experience, bionicJUNGLE programmed by LA collective Take It Outside, Beltools, and HARD Recs will deliver a cutting-edge underground program featuring DJ Tennis b2b Red Axes, MCR-T, Paramida, SALUTE b2b Chloé Caillet, BAUGRUPPE90, Heidi Lawden b2b Masha Mar, and HAAi b2b Luke Alessi. All tickets for EDC Las Vegas 2026 have officially sold out, reinforcing the festival’s status as one of the most in-demand events on the global dance music calendar. Fans still hoping to attend can register via the official Insomniac waitlist for three-day GA, GA+ and VIP passes. As EDC celebrates three decades of music, art and community, the 2026 edition is shaping up to be one of its most ambitious and culturally significant chapters yet.

Calvin Harris Draws Record 1.6 Million Fans at Historic São Paulo Street Performance. Calvin Harris has added another milestone to his already record-breaking career, delivering a landmark performance to an estimated 1.6 million people in São Paulo, Brazil. The Scottish superstar headlined the Bloco Skol pre-Carnival street celebration on Sunday, 8 February, transforming the city’s streets into one of the largest electronic music gatherings ever witnessed. Stretching for kilometres, the crowd formed a sea of fans that effectively turned the event into a sprawling open-air dancefloor. The sheer scale of attendance has positioned the show among the biggest electronic music events ever staged in Brazil — and widely regarded as the largest single-artist DJ performance in history. Taking to social media following the event, Harris shared his astonishment and appreciation for the Brazilian audience: “1.6 MILLION people they told me and I didn’t believe them until I saw this video… nowhere else like Brazil 💛💚🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷.” Brazil has long held a reputation for hosting some of the world’s most passionate dance music crowds, and this historic turnout further cements the country’s standing as a global powerhouse for electronic music culture. Footage from the event continues to circulate online, capturing the staggering scale of the performance and the electric atmosphere that defined the night.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Calvin Harris (@calvinharris) Article Photos Source – Will Dias / Brazil News

Italian electronic music visionary Anyma has announced an ambitious new global tour titled “ÆDEN,” set to roll out across 12 countries following the debut of his next-generation live show at Coachella this April. The melodic techno pioneer will headline the iconic festival on April 10 and 17, where audiences will witness the premiere of an entirely new audiovisual production; one described as his most advanced live concept to date. The Coachella performances will serve as the official launchpad for the wider ÆDEN World Tour. Building on Anyma’s reputation for cinematic storytelling and technological innovation, “ÆDEN” is said to fuse science fiction futurism with ancient mythological symbolism, continuing the thematic world-building that has defined his recent work. His live shows have become synonymous with immersive visuals, AI-driven design, and large-scale digital art installations that blur the line between concert and visual theatre. The announcement follows a landmark year for the artist. In 2025, Anyma delivered a rare headline performance at the Pyramids of Giza, one of the most culturally significant backdrops in live music history. He also secured a historic residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, becoming the first electronic artist to headline the state-of-the-art venue. The ÆDEN World Tour officially begins May 2 in China before moving across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas. Confirmed stops include major cities such as London, Milan, Madrid, Istanbul, Mexico City, Sydney and Paris, with additional dates expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Alongside the tour, Anyma will return to Ibiza for a renewed summer residency at [UNVRS]. Running from June through September, the Tuesday residency follows a completely sold-out run on the island last year. Pre-sale tickets for the ÆDEN World Tour will be available February 18 via Anyma’s official website, with general tickets going on sale the following day. ÆDEN World Tour Dates May 2 – China June 6 – Brussels June 27–28 – London June – September – Ibiza Residency, [UNVRS] July 10 – Beirut August 8 – Gdańsk August 22 – Mexico City September 12 – Istanbul September 19 – Milan September 26 – Madrid October 17 – Sydney November 21 – Mumbai December 12 – Paris  

Group Therapy Returns to One of the World’s Most Iconic Venues. Above & Beyond have announced the return of Group Therapy to the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State, with ABGT700 set to take place across a three-day celebration from September 11–13, 2026. First visiting The Gorge in 2017, the venue has since become one of the most cherished locations in the Group Therapy story. Nestled within the breathtaking natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest, The Gorge has grown into a spiritual home for the global Anjunafamily. Nearly a decade on, the time has come to return. “When we first visited The Gorge in 2017, we couldn’t imagine how important this space would become for our Anjunafamily. We’ve come a long way since then, and felt it was time to bring ABGT back.” ABGT700 will be presented as a multi-stage weekend experience, celebrating the music, community, and shared moments that have defined the Group Therapy radio show for over a decade. Set against one of the most scenic backdrops in live music, the weekend will unfold as follows: Friday, September 11 – Pre-party on The Gorge festival grounds Saturday, September 12 – Group Therapy 700 with Above & Beyond Sunday, September 13 – Anjunadeep Open Air at The Gorge From uplifting and progressive sounds to deep, melodic journeys, the weekend promises an immersive experience that blends music, nature, and connection on a truly global scale. Further information, including ticket details and lineup announcements, will be released soon. ABGT700 at The Gorge is more than an event; it’s a reunion, a celebration, and a reminder of what brings the global Anjunafamily together. Tickets will be available to purchase in the coming weeks, sign up here for your first access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Flpfo-_5c    

Renowned UK producer and DJ Sub Focus is set to bring his acclaimed live show Circular Sound to Australia in February 2026, marking one of the most anticipated drum and bass tours of the year. Known for pushing the boundaries of electronic performance, Sub Focus will deliver an immersive audiovisual experience that redefines the connection between artist and audience. Blending cutting-edge production design with Sub Focus’ genre-defining sound, Circular Sound combines live instrumentation, hypnotic visuals, and a 360° stage setup that fully immerses fans in an energy-fuelled experience. Following sold-out shows across Europe and the UK, the Australian leg promises to showcase the full power of the Circular Sound concept for the first time Down Under. With a career spanning over a decade, Sub Focus has become one of the most influential figures in electronic music, known for chart-topping hits such as “Tidal Wave,” “Desire,” and “Ready To Fly”. His live performances continue to push the envelope, merging music, light, and motion into one cohesive spectacle. Fans can expect a journey through Sub Focus’ signature anthems and new, unreleased material designed exclusively for this next evolution of his stage show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFZ4qKteOzs Circular Sound Australian Tour Dates Melbourne – Timberyard, 13 February (DJ Set) Brisbane – Eatons Hill, 14 February (Circular Sound) Sydney – Roundhouse, 20 February (DJ Set) Perth – Ozone Reserve, 21 February (Circular Sound) Sign up for tickets online here.