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Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates 30 years with Jean-Michel Jarre as guest of honour

Amsterdam Dance Event has unveiled the first major moment of its 30th anniversary edition, confirming electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as guest of honour for ADE 2026. The legendary composer will headline the Opening Concert at AFAS Live on October 21, take part in an exclusive keynote interview at ADE Pro, and appear across the program as the festival celebrates three decades as the world’s leading platform for electronic music. […]

9 March 2026

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Dalt Vila Ignites Ibiza: line-up unveiled

The Ibiza summer doesn’t whisper into life, it erupts at Dalt Vila. IMS Ibiza has unveiled the line-up for its flagship IMS Dalt Vila celebration, the climactic moment of the three-day summit’s 17th edition, held at Mondrian and Hyde Ibiza. Presented by AlphaTheta in association with Appetite, the seven-hour showcase remains one of the most symbolic fixtures in the global electronic calendar. Set within the 2,500-year-old UNESCO-listed fortress overlooking Ibiza […]

13 February 2026

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BAD: Buenos Aires meets the future of electronic music

From February 11–16, 2026, Buenos Aires will become a global focal point for electronic music with the launch of BAD – Buenos Aires Dance, Latin America’s first fully integrated platform where music, technology and the future of the industry come together. Set just days before ULTRA Buenos Aires, BAD unfolds as a city-wide experience. From February 11–13, the iconic Usina del Arte hosts the core of the programme, while pop-ups […]

5 February 2026

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Carl Cox Reignites James Brown’s “Say It Loud”

Carl Cox continues to connect electronic music with cultural heritage through a new reinterpretation of one of modern music’s most iconic records. Set for release on February 6, 2026, “I’m Black And I’m Proud – Say It Loud (Remixes)” sees the British DJ and producer reimagine the artistic legacy of James Brown, bringing the track’s message back to contemporary global dancefloors. Originally released in 1968 at the height of the […]

4 February 2026

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Yann Pissenem to Receive IMS Legends Award 2026

Yann Pissenem, one of the most influential figures in global electronic music nightlife, has been announced as the recipient of the IMS Legends Award 2026. The founder and CEO of The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment will also take part in a headline keynote interview at IMS Ibiza 2026, returning to Cala Llonga from April 22–24, 2026. The award will be formally presented during an exclusive dinner on Wednesday, April […]

29 January 2026

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Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 Reveals Line-Up

Tomorrowland has officially unveiled the line up for its 2026 edition, set to take place across two weekends, July 17–19 and July 24–26, in De Schorre, Boom. The festival also introduces its new theme, CONSCIENCIA, promising a powerful and diverse musical journey that bridges generations, genres and global sounds. With Global Journey packages already sold out, anticipation is now building ahead of the Belgian and worldwide ticket sales. As always, […]

22 January 2026

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SHIFT Miami and WMC: Two Different Visions of MMW

Miami Music Week has long been a global hub for electronic music culture. In 2026, however, its structure appears more layered and complex. Alongside the historic Winter Music Conference, a new project enters the conversation: SHIFT Miami, positioning itself as a reimagining of how the industry connects during one of the busiest weeks of the year. With both events taking place in March, attendees are faced with overlapping choices that […]

22 January 2026

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David Guetta Returns to [UNVRS] Ibiza: Galactic Circus 2026

David Guetta is back in Ibiza with his most ambitious project yet. Galactic Circus returns to [UNVRS] every Friday from June 19 to October 2, 2026, promising an unforgettable club experience. Last season, Galactic Circus amazed the crowd. Guetta mixed music, light, and performance art. Fans called it a new standard for immersive nightlife. Now, he plans to push it even further. The production will be bigger, the anthems stronger, […]

8 January 2026

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Tomorrowland writes a new chapter: Consciencia

Tomorrowland is going global like never before. The world’s iconic electronic music festival has announced two major milestones for 2026: the first full-scale Asian edition, Tomorrowland Thailand, and the introduction of Consciencia, a global theme that will weave together all festival editions from 2026 to 2027, from Belgium to Brazil, passing through Asia. Thailand: Tomorrowland’s Magic Lands in Pattaya For the very first time in Asia, Tomorrowland Thailand will transform […]

7 January 2026

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Defected takes over Chinois for 2026 Ibiza Thursdays residency

Ibiza’s house music scene is getting a serious upgrade: Defected Records has announced its 2026 residency at Chinois, the Marina Ibiza hotspot known for its intimate, dancefloor-focused ethos. Every Thursday, from May 7 to October 8, Defected will bring its signature mix of top-tier house, combining both breakthrough talents and genre veterans. Defected CEO Wez Saunders highlighted the synergy: “Chinois’ sound system, room design and audience focus allow the music, […]

18 December 2025