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• EDC Las Vegas Reveals 200+ Artist 2026 Lineup

  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 Crowd in Brazil

  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

• Anyma Unveils “ÆDEN” World Tour Dates

  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  

• ABGT700 Announced at The Gorge Amphitheatre

  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    

• Sub Focus Announces 2026 Circular Sound Australian Tour

  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.