Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business conference for electronic music, today announced the first selection of artists for 2019. Among them are Amelie Lens (BE), Carl Cox (GB), DJ Nobu (JP), Helena Hauff (DE), Identified Patient (NL), Jeff Mills (US), Martin Garrix (NL), Nastia (UA), New Order (GB), Sevn Alias (NL), SOPHIE (GB), Tchami (FR), The Black Madonna (US) and Tiësto (NL). The organisers expect to welcome 400,000 visitors for the 24th edition. Continue reading ADE 2019. Announces first confirmed artists.

For a superb six Tuesdays from June 25th, Kolombo and Loulou Players will host a joint party at B12 Ibiza. Joining them will be guests such as Tim Baresko, Betoko, Cj Jeff, Ante Perry, Maxim Lany, Malikk, Jose Maria Ramon, Kyri Markou and Roma. Continue reading MUSIC PLEASE. Loulou Records presents Music Please at B12 Ibiza.

It’s less than a month to the 14th edition of Bilbao BBK Live, to be held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of July on the Kobetamendi mountainside, a pilgrimage destination for live-music fans from around the world who will be flocking to the city of Bilbao to enjoy a top-notch roster and all that the city has to offer. Continue reading BILBAO BBK LIVE 2019. Over 100 artists and 12 stages for 14th edition.

A 360° creative, Virgil Abloh is undoubtedly one of the most influential characters in the world today. The founder of the most popular streetwear brand of the moment, Off-White, will be at Ortigia Sound System Festival as a DJ, for an exclusive set. His creativity has managed to seduce high fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and world-renowned musicians such as Kanye West, his collaborations with successful companies such as Nike and IKEA have travelled around the world. Continue reading ORTIGIA SOUND SYSTEM 2019. Five days of art & music at UNESCO World Heritage Site.

HYTE, the Berlin-based underground festival brand, is heading to the Netherlands for its Rotterdam debut to take over the main stage of “A Day at the Park” at Kralingse Bos on Saturday, September 21st, 2019. It’s a matter of love for the crowd in the Netherlands when it comes to the line-up, which features the best in techno and house. The soundtrack comes courtesy of leader of the techno-elite Chris Liebing, the guarantee for pumping basslines Nicole Moudaber, the house and techno craftsmanship of Nic Fanciulli, the inimitable Chicago charm of Green Velvet as well as Netherlands stalwarts Adin and Wouter S. And there’s one more big headliner on the bill, which is going to be announced in August. Continue reading HYTE 2019. Debut in Rotterdam at A Day In The Park with Chris Leibing, Green Velvet, Nicole Moudaber & more.

The third edition of MOGA Festival, a tasteful mix of electronic music and local culture, returns to Essaouira on October 11th, 12th and 13th 2019. Once again investing in the picturesque and richly cultural city of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones filming location, festival-goers will be invited to live a timeless experience, an unprecedented trip to the old “Mogador”, punctuated by strong musical moments and memories and a link between traditional and electronic cultures. The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa will host acts from the forefront of the international and Moroccan scene, with phase one including Bradley Zero, Praslea, DJ W!ld, Louise Chen, Konstantin Sibold, Behrouz, Terekke and more. Continue reading MOGA 2019. Festival returns to Game of Thrones filming location.

Last weekend, pioneering music festival and conference AVA hosted a forward-thinking programme of talks, workshops and lectures in Belfast, celebrating five years strong in the city. Continue reading AVA 2019. Festival recap: Len Faki, The Black Madonna, Avalon Emerson, special request and more.

Now with under two months to go and the countdown well and truly on, We The Fest has added yet more acts to this year’s stellar lineup. Joining the likes of Troye Sivan, Rae Sremmurd and 6LACK, is R&B newcomer and viral sensation Bazzi. Harnessing the power of Snapchat and Vine to carve out his early career, the LA-based songwriter has racked up millions of streams and become one of the most hotly tipped vocal talents around. Ticket holders can look forward to his huge collaboration with Camila Cabelo on ‘Beautiful’, a song which is sure to get the blood pumping and audience singing. Continue reading WE THE FEST 2019. Indonesia’s festival reveals phase 3 lineup.

Dimensions Festival reveal the day-by-day stage breakdowns for their final edition at Fort Punta Christo, their unique home on the edge of the Adriatic for the last eight years. Inviting ravers to party within the walls of this abandoned 19th Century structure, Dimensions have announced that Resident Advisor, Butter Side Up, Exit Records, Stamp the Wax, Love Muscle, Exit Records and more will host across some of their unforgettable venues including the Moat, Garden, Void, Ballroom and Subdub Arena from Wednesday 28th August – Sunday 1st September. Continue reading DIMENSIONS 2019. Festival announce Day-by-day stage splits for the 2019 edition.