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United Kingdom

house

pop dance

progressive house

uk dance

Duke Dumont

Sweden

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

tech house

ALISHA

Belgium

acid techno

belgian techno

electra

Amelie Lens

Ammara

drum and bass

jungle

uk dnb

Andy C

Argy

Arielle Free

uk house

Ben Hemsley

Germany

german house

german techno

high-tech minimal

Boris Brejcha

deep tech house

CamelPhat

dancefloor dnb

Chase & Status

Chloé Robinson

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chris Stussy

melodic house

Cristoph

uk tech house

Danny Howard

France

big room

dance pop

David Guetta

belgian dance

belgian edm

dutch house

electro house

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Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire transforms into the epicentre of the UK's electronic dance music scene. Creamfields, an event now synonymous with world-class DJs, groundbreaking production, and an unparalleled high-energy atmosphere, draws vast crowds from across the globe. Widely regarded as the nation's premier electronic music festival, its journey spans over a quarter-century, reflecting the evolution of dance music culture itself.

The festival's origins are inextricably linked to Cream, the legendary Liverpool nightclub founded in 1992 by James Barton, Andy Carroll, and Darren Hughes. Cream rapidly became a cultural phenomenon, instrumental in establishing Liverpool's clubbing credentials and fostering the rise of the superstar DJ. Leveraging this powerful brand identity, Creamfields was launched in 1998, not in Liverpool, but as a one-day event in Winchester, Hampshire, attracting 25,000 attendees with acts like 

. Its immediate success necessitated expansion, leading to a move in 1999 to its "spiritual home" at the Old Liverpool Airfield, doubling capacity and solidifying its connection to its roots.

A pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when, having outgrown the Liverpool site, Creamfields relocated to its current, expansive home in Daresbury. This move was transformative, providing the physical space required for exponential growth. It facilitated the crucial introduction of camping around 2008-2010, shifting the event from a day or two-day gathering into the immersive, multi-day experience it is today. The festival's duration steadily increased - becoming a two-day event for its 10th anniversary in 2008, expanding to three days from 2011, and eventually settling into its current four-day format, typically running Thursday to Sunday over the bank holiday. Daily attendance figures swelled correspondingly, now reaching capacities of 70,000 to 80,000.

Musically, Creamfields remains dedicated to the electronic spectrum. While born from house music, its numerous stages now host everything from mainstream EDM, techno, and trance to drum and bass, hardstyle, and more. This sonic diversity is matched by a relentless commitment to cutting-edge production. Creamfields is renowned for investing heavily in spectacular light shows, pyrotechnics, and powerful sound systems. Over the years, it has debuted iconic, often record-breaking stage structures like the colossal Steel Yard, the visually stunning Arc Stage, the immersive Runway/Halo concepts, and most recently, APEX - billed as the world's largest indoor festival superstructure with a 30,000 capacity.

The festival consistently attracts the titans of electronic music. Line-ups feature a blend of global superstars (such as 

), and leading figures from various sub-genres (including 

), alongside platforms for emerging artists.

Creamfields' evolution also included significant international expansion, with events staged across the globe. Domestically, a notable strategic development occurred in 2022 with the launch of 

 in Chelmsford, running alongside the original Daresbury event (rebranded Creamfields North) for its 25th anniversary. While this dual-festival format ran for a couple of years, recent indications point towards a consolidation back into a single, unified large-scale event at the Daresbury site.

From its nightclub origins to its current status as a globally recognised, four-day festival institution, Creamfields' journey is one of continuous adaptation and growth. Its enduring success stems from its ability to consistently deliver world-class line-ups, push technological boundaries in production, cultivate an electric atmosphere, and evolve in response to the dynamic landscape of electronic music, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of UK festival culture.

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United States

Knockdown Center

Anabel Englund

Ukraine

ukrainian electronic

ARTBAT

Azzecca

bass house

Biscits

Martin Ikin

Indonesia

indonesian edm

Bleu Clair

Born Dirty

Brazil

brazilian edm

Carola

stutter house

Disco Lines

diva house

vocal house

David Morales

Dombresky

Eli Brown

deep groove house

James Hype

Patrick Topping

Australia

australian house

FISHER

Loco Dice

Wax Motif

ACRAZE

AFROJACK

pop nacional

slap house

Alok

pop edm

melbourne bounce

Chris Lake

Dom Dolla

Michael Bibi

Kaskade

deep disco house

Hot Since 82

Mochakk

Spain

spanish techno

Paco Osuna

Noizu

Mau P

Ferreck Dawn

Westend

minimal tech house

The Martinez Brothers

Layla Benitez

Canada

brostep

canadian electronic

dubstep

Zeds Dead

dutch edm

Martin Garrix

gauze pop

Lane 8

electronic trap

Yellow Claw

Will Clarke

Finland

finnish edm

Yotto

J. Worra

Deeper Purpose

deep house

uk funky

Dennis Ferrer

Franky Wah

Joshwa

Sonny Fodera

Marshmello

Chris Lorenzo

detroit house

DJ Minx

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EDC Las Vegas 2023

Low Steppa

Italy

pop house

MEDUZA

Miane

Tinlicker

BLOND:ISH

Claptone

Jaden Thompson

Kaysin

Oden & Fatzo

Ron Carroll

Lee Foss

Walker & Royce

Archie Hamilton

Beltran

Josh Butler

South Africa

swiss pop

Nora En Pure

Secondcity

Insomniac

Queen Mary Waterfront

Day Trip Festival

SOFI TUKKER

Solardo

alternative dance

indie poptimism

nu disco

The Knocks

Dr. Fresch

Rezz

downtempo

drill and bass

filthstep

Liquid Stranger

jam band

jamtronica

livetronica

STS9

glitch hop

Big Gigantic

bass trap

TroyBoi

Elements Music Festival

Duke Dumont

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