The headliners of the seventh Sea Star Festival are ready to set the Stella Maris lagoon ablaze.
The first major festival stop of the summer in Umag will host pop stars with billions of streams, electronic superheroes shaping new dance genres, and regional next-gen icons moving thousands of fans.
Kicking off the summer of 2025, this techno paradise will launch fans into euphoria with an incredible lineup of 21 beloved artists.
Taking over the Sea Star Main Stage are some of the most exciting new names on the global techno scene: Indira Paganotto, I Hate Models, Patrick Mason and Paolo Ferrara.
They’ll be joined on this mission by DJ Jock, Innēr Sense, Lanna, Gumja, Purple Mash, Carnero, Grenco, Juno, Makarun b2b Rilejt, Marin Biočić, Minolta, One N and Sven, along with previously announced local forces from the Electric Waves stage: Antonio Zuza, Elena Mikac, Laseech, Marcel and Mimi.
These leading names from the electronic scene will join many other stars in the magical Stella Maris lagoon in Umag.
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Representing the pop side of the lineup is icon Loreen, while hit-maker Lost Frequencies, Eurovision sensation Tommy Cash, and regional favorite Voyage are also joining the party.
The trap wave will be led by powerful artists like Senidah, Grše and Miach. Nautilus Arena will shake with performances by Peki, 30zona, Baks, Špiro & Tej, Micka Lifa and Thicc Boi.
DJ Jock, a fan favorite, versatile DJ and producer from Split and a frequent Sea Star guest, is back to ignite a techno party at Nautilus Arena.
On the Electro Waves stage, part of Welcome Day, EXIT’s echosystem and label EXIT Soundscape return with irresistible duo Innēr Sense and rising star Lanna.
For a darker, harder and more intense techno experience, DJ Gumja will deliver a high-energy funky set full of surprises.
The eclectic Italian DJ and producer Purple Mash will bring a mix of techno, hard techno and acid to the Nautilus Arena to make sure the summer opening sounds unforgettable.
Carnero, a young DJ and promoter known as co-founder of the All/One and Metz Attack collectives, will take the Electric Waves stage with his versatile style blending everything from ambient to fast-paced psychedelia.
Expect booming bass and hi-hat-driven beats from Grenco, a young DJ who effortlessly experiments with house, trance and garage.
Juno is also set to enchant the crowd, while Makarun and Rilejt will serve a b2b set.
Marin Biočić and Sven will bring the dance vibes, and the lagoon will also welcome the ever-versatile and crowd-favorite Minolta, whose sets resonate with a wide range of tastes.
One N will carefully curate tracks for the Sea Star audience.
Completing the Techno in Paradise lineup are local representatives of electronic genres whose sets will light up the Electronic Waves stage: Antonio Zuza, Elena Mikac, Laseech, Marcel and Mimi.
The seventh edition of Sea Star Festival will open both the summer and festival season on multiple stages in the breathtaking Stella Maris lagoon.
As in previous years, the two main days of the festival are Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, while Thursday and Sunday are reserved for the Welcome Day and After Party.
This year’s Sea Star Festival is supported by the Croatian National Tourist Board, Istria County, the City of Umag, the Tourist Board of the City of Umag, the Tourist Board of Istria County, and Plava Laguna.
For further information visit https://www.seastarfestival.com/it
