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Touch Bass Announces 2026 Return with 10-Year Anniversary Tour Across Australia & New Zealand. Australia and New Zealand’s premier bass music event, Touch Bass, has officially announced its return for 2026, celebrating a major milestone with a 10-Year Anniversary Tour. Since its inception in 2016, Touch Bass has become a cornerstone of the region’s electronic music calendar, renowned for delivering cutting-edge bass, drum and bass, and trap across world-class arenas. The 2026 edition will roll out across four cities in April, uniting fans for a high-impact, multi-city celebration of bass culture. Touch Bass 2026 will feature a stacked international lineup led by some of the most influential names in the scene. Touch Bass 2026 Line-Up The anniversary lineup showcases a powerful mix of bass and drum & bass heavyweights, including: Dimension RL Grime A.M.C Crankdat Arcando Taiki Nulight Anaïs Alleycvt With a reputation for immersive production, towering sound systems, and precision lighting, Touch Bass continues to push the boundaries of large-scale electronic events in the Southern Hemisphere. The 2026 tour promises an evolved audiovisual experience designed to honour the festival’s legacy while looking firmly toward the future. Tour Dates & Venues Thursday 2 April 2026 – Auckland, Trusts Arena Friday 3 April 2026 – Perth, Wellington Square Saturday 4 April 2026 – Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds Sunday 5 April 2026 – Sydney, Hordern Pavilion Presale registrations are now open, with tickets available via touchbass.com.au. Given the significance of the 10-year anniversary and Touch Bass’ history of sell-out events, fans are encouraged to secure tickets early. After a decade of redefining bass music events in Australia and New Zealand, Touch Bass 2026 is set to be its biggest and most impactful edition yet.

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.

The highly anticipated Touch Bass tour is back in 2025, ready to deliver an unparalleled bass music experience across Australia and New Zealand this April. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of global heavyweights, Touch Bass once again cements itself as the premier event for bass music lovers across the Southern Hemisphere. Headlining this year’s electrifying tour is none other than Excision, bringing his groundbreaking ANZ-Audio-Visual experience to select cities for an audiovisual spectacle like no other. Joining him are a roster of international and local legends, including: Hedex & K Motionz: Two of the UK’s biggest drum and bass names bringing their signature energy. Camo & Krooked back-to-back Mefjus: An exclusive showcase of Austrian drum and bass mastery. HOL!: The French bass phenomenon who’s redefining the scene. Emily Makis: The vocal sensation known for her infectious collaborations. YDG: The rising star bridging dubstep and future bass. Adding to the hype is special guest host P Money (LIVE), whose lyrical finesse will elevate the energy at every show. With even more names to be announced, this lineup guarantees a night of adrenaline-pumping beats and jaw-dropping performances. Tour Dates & Locations The Touch Bass 2025 tour kicks off in New Zealand before hitting six cities across Australia: April 17: Auckland – Trusts Arena April 18: Perth – Wellington Square April 19: Brisbane – Brisbane Showgrounds April 20: Sydney – Hordern Pavilion April 24: Adelaide – Hindley Street Music Hall* April 25: Melbourne – The Timber Yard* *note: Excision will not be performing in Melbourne and Adelaide. With cutting-edge production, breathtaking visuals, and an atmosphere like no other, Touch Bass 2025 is set to deliver an unforgettable journey through bass music. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre, this tour is a must-see. Touch Bass 2025 Tickets Tickets for all shows go on sale soon, head over to the official festival website and be sure to secure your spot and prepare for the ultimate bass music experience of the year.

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.