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Ben Böhmer is a Berlin-based producer and DJ from Göttingen, Germany. Known for his deep and progressive house style, Böhmer has become one of Germany’s brightest rising electronic music stars.

The young star has dozens of singles and two full-length projects under his belt, with his oldest work dating back to 2014 and plenty of new music in 2022 already. He’s worked with notable names like Monkey Safari, Nils Hoffman, and Boris Brejcha, amongst many others, collaborating, remixing, and getting remixed.

Böhmer has been signed to huge electronic labels, including Anjunadeep, Keller Records, and Cercle Music, solidifying his title as one to watch. He’s also released music with Ostfunk Records, Bade Records, Audiolist Records, Cartin-Pate Records, The Soundgarden Records, Sacrebleu, and Freundchen Records. In 2015, Böhmer founded his own label, Ton Töpferei, which he released his first single ever on.

, was released in September 2021 on Anjunadeep and has garnered tons of attention in just a short amount of time. The full-length project has attained over 40 million streams and has been remixed by the likes of HAAi, Barry Can’t Swim, and The Blaze. 

 is Böhmer’s most emotional project to date, being written entirely during the pandemic when he was separated on the other side of the world from his fiancé.

In 2022, Böhmer embarked on a headlining tour to support his recent album, selling out every show months in advance. He performed at industry-leading venues like Brooklyn Steel in New York, Roundhouse in London, and The Fonda Theatre in LA. This is just a few spots in the long list of places the German DJ has performed at. Böhmer has performed around the world at festivals like Dour Festival in Belgium, Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, Skyline Festival in Orlando, Electric Zoo in New York, and much more.

One of his most notable career highlights is his live stream with Cercle in 2020 where he performed 3,000 feet above the Turkish desert in a hot air balloon. This video now has over 20 million views and won Böhmer the AIM award for ‘Best Live Streamed Artist.’

Following his album release and tour, Böhmer continues making his way to the top. He has performances on the books for Tension Electronic Music Festival, Electric Island, and ARC Music Festival, as well as joining ODESZA on multiple tour dates, and much more around the world.

Germany

melodic house

Ben Böhmer

german techno

hamburg electronic

melodic techno

minimal techno

Solomun

Netherlands

dutch trance

pop dance

progressive house

trance

Armin van Buuren

Belgium

acid techno

belgian techno

dark techno

electra

Amelie Lens

big room

dutch house

electro house

progressive electro house

Hardwell

Sweden

Swedish House Mafia

France

dance pop

David Guetta

United States

Steve Aoki

dutch edm

Martin Garrix

Brazil

pop nacional

slap house

Alok

Charlotte de Witte

Job Jobse

brazilian techno

ANNA

Kevin de Vries

house

Eric Prydz

Australia

Cassian

belgian dance

belgian edm

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Tomorrowland is one of the world’s largest and most iconic electronic music festivals, held annually in Boom, Belgium. Since its inception in the mid-2000s, it has evolved from a modest one-day event into a multi-weekend extravaganza that draws hundreds of thousands of “People of Tomorrow” from around the globe. Each summer, the festival transforms the De Schorre park into a magical wonderland where music and fantasy converge amid elaborate stages and massive crowds.

Each edition of Tomorrowland is built around an immersive theme that influences everything from the décor to the Mainstage design. Over the years, the festival grounds have been turned into fairy-tale forests, enchanted kingdoms, and underwater worlds. Iconic Mainstage sets - from the giant open book of the “Book of Wisdom” to the carnival-style wonders of “Amicorum Spectaculum” - have set new benchmarks for festival production. Enormous moving stages, pyrotechnics, and synchronized light shows create a multi-sensory experience.

Tomorrowland boasts an unparalleled lineup of electronic music talent across all subgenres. Its stages have been headlined by superstar DJs like 

, and so many more. With dozens of stages hosting hundreds of artists, the festival caters to tastes ranging from house and techno to trance and hardstyle. Beyond the music, the atmosphere fosters a sense of global unity - attendees wave flags from every corner of the world, and Tomorrowland’s motto “Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever” is reflected in the crowd’s camaraderie. This celebration of diversity and togetherness has become central to Tomorrowland’s identity, turning the event into a cultural melting pot.

Tomorrowland’s success in Belgium led to international editions carrying its spirit abroad. 

 in the French Alps is a snowy spin-off blending a ski holiday with an EDM festival at the Alpe d’Huez resort. 

 brought the festival’s magic to South America, drawing huge crowds to Parque Maeda in São Paulo and uniting fans from over 60 countries. These offshoots mirror the flagship’s elaborate staging and top-tier lineups, extending Tomorrowland’s global reach.

Tomorrowland’s growth from a local Belgian event into a global phenomenon exemplifies how music can transcend borders and unite people. Its high-production spectacle and emphasis on storytelling have set new standards, inspiring other music festivals worldwide. Through its aftermovies and live broadcasts, Tomorrowland has helped push electronic dance music into the mainstream. Today, it stands not just as an annual festival, but as a symbol of global unity and the transformative power of music.

Tomorrowland

De Schorre

Tomorrowland 2025 - Weekend 2

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

Cirez D

high-tech minimal

Ann Clue

tech house

Azzecca

german house

Boris Brejcha

United Kingdom

uk tech house

Carl Cox

detroit techno

outsider house

Carl Craig

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

chicago house

classic house

Chip E.

bass house

melbourne bounce

uk dance

Chris Lake

Claptone

Cloonee

Spain

latin tech house

De La Swing

deep house

Derrick Carter

DJ Hyperactive

DJ Lady D

Italy

deep disco house

italian electronica

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

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

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.

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