Sweden

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

Switzerland

house

swiss house

Andrea Oliva

Spain

melodic house

Arodes

United Kingdom

uk house

Jaden Thompson

France

french tech house

tech house

Sirus Hood

Ushuaïa Ibiza

ANTS Week 4

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electro house

pop dance

progressive electro house

progressive house

Eric Prydz

Cristoph

Patrick Topping

Canada

Heidi

bass house

Will Clarke

Hï Ibiza

Eric Prydz presents HOLO

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Boston Manor Park

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Netherlands

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Since 1996 Swedish DJ, Adam Beyer, has ruled modern techno, emerging from the depths of underground raves and climbing to the heights of international nightclubs. The power of Beyer remains strong today, the gravitational pull of his hard edge sounds leaving fans wanting more and more. Not only does this Stockholm-based trailblazer exist as a staple in festival lineups across the globe, his talents as a recording artist and substantial DJ presence are also hot commodities. Beyer’s expertise has shed light on the multifaceted capabilities of the techno sound, making his artistry a respected legacy of the genre.

Previous to his two decade influence and continuous growing force, Beyer proved to be extremely unique to his time, which led him to see the market for Drumcode Records, a Swedish techno label. Founded and run by this heavyweight artist, Drumcode has materialized into a dexterous and accomplished brand and label known all over the map. With its infectious musical imprint, Drumcode has produced branded events, built festival stages, and even brought its own branded radio show to more than 53 countries’ airwaves.

In 2016, Beyer celebrated the label’s 20th anniversary with the creation of 'A-Sides Vol.5', which masterfully displays Drumcode's variety of tastes within the techno genre. This fifth volume of the ‘A-Sides’ compilation, featuring artists like Alan Fitzpatrick and Pleasurekraft, also brings focus to Beyer's unprecedented skills as a curator and technical producer. The label continues to drop innovative, world-class records with Beyer’s distinctive style at the forefront. More credentials include the long-standing Junction 2 Festival in the UK, now 8 years old and developing into one of the most popular music events of the festival season. For the modern techno icon and his unparalleled musical gift, the world will keep showing up, sustaining Beyer’s well-deserved career through more electrifying global events than ever before.

Cirez D

brazilian techno

electra

ANNA

Germany

high-tech minimal

Ann Clue

United States

Azzecca

Ben Böhmer

german house

german techno

Boris Brejcha

uk tech house

Carl Cox

detroit techno

outsider house

Carl Craig

Belgium

belgian techno

Charlotte de Witte

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

chicago house

classic house

Chip E.

melbourne bounce

uk dance

Chris Lake

Claptone

Cloonee

latin tech house

De La Swing

deep house

Derrick Carter

DJ Hyperactive

DJ Lady D

Italy

deep disco house

italian electronica

melodic techno

microhouse

DJ Tennis

Eats Everything

italian techno

Enrico Sangiuliano

big beat

electronica

Fatboy Slim

Gene Farris

Get Real

Giolì & Assia

future garage

Gorgon City

Hiroko Yamamura

garage house

Honey Dijon

Joseph Capriati

fidget house

Justin Martin

Brazil

Kasablanca

ukg revival

kryptogram

gauze pop

Lane 8

arab electronic

canadian electronic

Maher Daniel

Mike Dunn

neue neue deutsche welle

Moritz

South Africa

swiss pop

Nora En Pure

Öona Dahl

Pan-Pot

spanish techno

Paco Osuna

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

acid house

Richie Hawtin

Ron Carroll

Palestine

palestinian alternative

Sama’ Abdulhadi

detroit house

minimal tech house

Seth Troxler

classic dubstep

uk bass

Skream

Tini Gessler

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Australia

Wax Motif

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

Union Park

ARC Music Festival

Mau P

big room

dance pop

dutch house

AFROJACK

Ukraine

ukrainian electronic

ARTBAT

acid techno

Amelie Lens

dutch trance

trance

Armin van Buuren

Alesso

Hardwell

John Summit

dutch edm

Martin Garrix

hamburg electronic

Solomun

Tiësto

 is a world-renowned electronic dance music (EDM) festival that began as a humble one-day gathering on the beaches of Miami. It was founded by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and originally held as a small concert in Miami Beach. Over the years it has evolved into a multi-day extravaganza known for its spectacular stage productions and an atmosphere of unparalleled energy. The flagship 

 draws tens of thousands of fans each March, cementing Ultra’s reputation as a pinnacle event in the global EDM calendar.

In subsequent years, Ultra expanded far beyond its Miami roots. Under the “Ultra Worldwide” banner, the festival now stages events across all six inhabited continents, with editions in countries from Brazil and South Africa to Japan and Australia. One notable international offshoot is Ultra Europe in Croatia, a weeklong destination festival that draws fans from across the globe. Ultra has also launched smaller single-day Road to Ultra shows and beachside events (such as Ultra Beach) to bring the experience to cities where full-scale editions are not yet held. This global expansion has made Ultra one of the most internationally recognized festival brands, helping spread EDM culture worldwide.

As the festival grew, its musical offerings and production scale also diversified. Ultra’s stages now showcase a spectrum of electronic music subgenres, from mainstream house and trance to techno and underground styles. The brand introduced its RESISTANCE sub-brand to spotlight techno and house artists in dedicated arenas, complementing the main stage’s blockbuster EDM acts. Ultra was also a pioneer in embracing live streaming, bringing “Ultra Live” broadcasts to millions of viewers worldwide since the early 2010s. This technological edge and constant innovation have helped Ultra set high standards for production quality and unite a worldwide community of dance music fans.

Over the past two decades, virtually every superstar DJ has performed at Ultra’s events. Frequent headliners include giants like 

, among many others. These artists often debut new music or deliver special sets at Ultra - including occasional surprise group reunions or once-in-a-lifetime collaborations on stage. Through its global reach and iconic performances, Ultra Music Festival has not only adapted to the evolving EDM scene but also helped shape it, establishing a blueprint for international EDM festivals and uniting a worldwide audience under the banner of electronic music.

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