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J Worra is making a rare headlining club appearance at Quantum in Brooklyn on Independence Day weekend, squeezing in a more intimate set between bookings at major festivals like Bonaroo, CRSSD, Elements, and direct support for Swedish House Mafia's tour. 



J. Worra’s journey began even before she fell in love with house music after moving to Chicago. Long before she started crafting tech house anthems like “Burn This House” with Little Boots and “Lose My Mind” with Taylor Moody, she taught herself how to play the piano and the intricacies of production on her favorite DAW. The embers that were ignited when she moved to the city that built house music have caught fire as she continues to set festival stages from EDC to Bonaroo ablaze with her irresistible beats.





And it all started with the intention to share the music she loved while making space for more women in a male-dominated space.









A masterful producer and technician behind the decks, her recent evolution as a musician and selector has further cemented her star status. It’s incredible to think that for much of her career, through marathon weekends of club shows, festivals, and releases on venerated labels like Insomniac, Diplo’s Higher Ground, Gorgon City’s REALM, and Thrive Music, she also managed to hold down a high-level corporate day job.




In 2021 she finally made her passion her profession. Devoting herself completely to music has only served to confirm her life’s path. She’s more comfortable, committed, and in control than ever. She’s totally tapped into her inner voice in a way that allows her to tell a compelling story of love and passion through music.





The move away from corporate life has freed her mind and spirit to pursue her music in a new way. Without the stress of attempting to balance both, she feels more open to exploring her relationship with music with more joy. She’s settling into the role of a storyteller, sharing more of her personal journey like her beautiful relationship with partner Sierra.




All the while, the accolades continue to roll in. A clear fan favorite throughout the country, her 2022 festival highlights read like the bucket list for any tried and true raver, including Elrow, Groove Cruise, Buku, Splash House, Skyline, Elements, and Diplo’s Higher Ground.







Adored by fans, praised by her peers, and celebrated by curators and industry authorities her music has put her on the cover of Dance Rising, Housewerk, and Operator, three of Spotify’s most-followed dance music playlists.




In addition, she’s currently in the midst of her 30-city Check Out Tour that’s quickly selling out all over the country. And none other than the legendary Swedish House Mafia just announced that she would join them for seven dates on their much-anticipated Paradise Again come back tour.




Clearly, the industry has noticed what fans and followers have known for years: J. Worra is a singular talent. Her ability to seamlessly blend the nostalgic energy of classic house with a firebrand new school swag has made her a favorite of Chris Lake, Pete Tong, Oliver Heldens, John Summit, Claptone, Martin Garrix, Lee Foss, and so many more.





She effortlessly occupies a space that keeps a foot firmly planted in the underground with an energy and musicality that is turning heads in the mainstream. She’s well on her way to even more incredible heights as she prepares to release remixes for the likes of superstar artists Sofi Tuker and the one and only Lizzo.





Experiencing the inimitable artist in a more intimate setting will soon be a rare treat. So, don’t sleep on the chance to catch J. Worra in Brooklyn. She’s pumped for her return to New York as she told Gray Area, “The energy of NYC is always on fire. It always shows at the clubs I play. It’s def one of my fave cities to perform in, the fans really get after it, so I’m always excited to come back.”










Joining J Worra is underground sensation Sante. Well-known in the house music community for his releases on in-demand labels like Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound, Matthias Tanzmann’s Moon Harbour, and Solardo’s Sola Nauts, the German-born Portugal-based artist has spent years building a sound that favors musicality and a more thoughtful approach to moving the dancefloor. He’s a frequent guest at legendary house music institutions like Amnesia and Eden in Ibiza and Watergate in Berlin. He’s also been called upon multiple times to play for lauded industry brands like Abode, elrow, and Fuse.






He recently released his much anticipated collaborative album Road To Sanrey with his brother Re.You. The nine-track long-player is their most ambitious project to date seeing them take deep, vocal house into new sonic territories.




J. Worra Check Out Tour

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“A five-day festival bringing together beach vibes, boat parties, pool parties, exclusive headline shows in five open-air venues, and the most respected electronic artists in the world.” 

After some downtime, Hideout returns to Zrcé Beach for five days of non-stop partying. From Sunday, July 3rd to Thursday, July 7th, 2022, this event is undoubtedly a more enjoyable time than your 9-5 workweek.

The 2022 edition marks Hideout’s 12th anniversary and over a decade of being one of Europe’s leading electronic music festivals. The first festival was in 2011 and landed itself a spot on The Guardian’s list of best European festivals that same year. Since then, tickets have sold out every year. That’s an incredible feat for the event producers, Global. Global Media and Entertainment are experts in the live event space and produce over 150 events per year.

With experience under their belt, Global knows what they’re doing. Selecting the idyllic Island of Pag makes this event unmissable. Apart from high-quality production, the picturesque backdrop elevates the Hideout experience. This little slice of paradise is stunningly sandwiched between a cool-blue beach cove and steep mountains. Clubs dot the idyllic coastal retreat, and stages are set up on the sandy beach, giving festival-goers a variety of dancefloors. Apart from dryland areas, boat parties are a quintessential tradition of Hideout. Hundreds of partiers sunbathe in the sizzling sun while dancing along to the musical selections of an outstanding bill of artists. 

In addition to the electric dance parties, Hideout offers tons of water sports that you and your friends can go check out if you’re looking for a change of scenery. You can take your pick from banana boats, pedalos, and jet skis. The more adventurous guests can even take on the famous bungee jump on Zrcé beach, where you can take in the beautiful view across the bay. The entire beach becomes a hotbed of entertainment that will keep your pulse racing for the entire five days.

Hideout continually curates on-point lineups that span house, techno, garage, drum & bass, and more. This year fans will catch acts by scene leaders like Ninja Tune’s Jayda G, rising superstar TSHA, and recent Fabric mix entrants and techno innovators Overmono.

House and techno lovers will be delighted to see the likes of Grammy winners CamelPhat, Aussie house maestro Sonny Fodera; turntable technician Eats Everything, and rising techno star Anfisa Letyago.

If you’re looking for party-starting beats and breaks, then make sure to check out the exciting breakout star, Sherelle, and the social media sensations Bad Boy Chiller Crew. In addition, Andy C, Dimension, Shy FX, Holy Goof, Jaguar, My Nu Leng, and Flava D are among the titans who cover drum & bass, garage, and all things bass. And of course, you won’t want to miss sets by Hideout favs like Solardo, Jamie Jones, Hot Since 82, and Sam Divine.

Hideout Festival

Zcre Beach

Exit Festival made history in 2021 as the first major festival to return to Europe since the beginning of the pandemic. In a glorious reunion after years of silence, more than 180.000 visitors passed through the festival gates that summer. Many notable publications hailed it as a historical event. The 2022 edition of Exit Fest is happening this summer, July 7 - 10 in Novi Sad, Serbia. This epic, four-day fest covers rock, techno, hip hop, and more, so be sure not to sleep on this heavy-hitter.



Held at the Petrovaradin Fortress on the banks of the Danube River, Exit Festival boasts more than 1000 artists who play on over 40 stages and festival zones. The massive hilltop fortress overlooks the city center of Novi Sad, keeping young festers close to other city attractions, monuments, and beaches. Those attending can choose from accommodations in the nearby Exit Camp or a selection of local hostels and hotels.





Youthful rebellion and raw spirit are at the core of Exit Fest. What began as a movement for freedom in Serbia and peace in the Balkans is now a massive brand that organizes seven events in five countries in South-East Europe.



Exit starts on Thursday, July 7th with a headlining slot from Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. Azalea’s debut album The New Classic was a chart-conquering mashup of southern-style hip-hop and EDM beats. If you’re not feeling the “Fancy” vibe, then we might suggest supporting another badass female musician. Anfisa Letyago is Serbian-born, and quickly becoming a rising star in cutting-edge techno and new wave.




On Friday, don’t miss the surely cathartic set from Shouse. The Australian-New Zealand duo consisting of Jack Madin and Ed Service are known for their anthemic, community chants. Their most notable single, “Love Tonight” was featured as the opening track to Exit Fest’s 2021 after movie and was a global dancefloor sensation in 2021.





More of a dancer, less of a singer? Check out Honey Dijon’s zesty blend of Chicago-bred house and downbeat funk.



Saturday, as some say, is for the kids. Scottish superstar Calvin Harris headlines the Exit Fest in a sure-fired night of drop-heavy rave anthems. Looking for something deeper? Mathame is minimalist techno that will surely get you dancing. The duo’s very first single "Never Give Up" was named 'Essential New Tune’ by BBC Radio in 2020 and went on to be remixed by the likes of Diplo, Lost Frequencies, and ZHU.



Speaking of ZHU, we can’t wait to see the Grammy-nominated artist’s Sunday night set at Exit Fest. He’s said that after spending a year stuck inside, he’s ready for “pure rave energy to overtake a crowd of writhing bodies yet again.” Same, man. Same.

Exit Festival

Petrovaradin Fortress

For over 30 years, Dour Festival has been bringing their multi-genre music affair to the city of Dour in Belgium. Over 250,000 people attend the European music festival annually to enjoy a diverse range of sounds and talent. Spanning five days, this year’s Dour Festival takes place on July 13-17, 2022 at Rue d’Elouges.



The five-day festival features over 200 artists that encompass nearly every genre, including electronic, rock, R&B, pop, hip-hop, indie, punk, reggae, house, and techno. The diverse roster of artists will perform across nine stages, with music playing from noon to past midnight each day. Each stage presents a genre or style-specific programming.





The Last Arena is the main stage, which hosts many of the festival’s headliners. In previous years this stage has hosted Flume, Mac Miller, Mura Masa, Snoop Dogg, and Wu-Tang Clan. This year’s edition will see Flume yet again, as well as Rico Nasty, Trippie Redd, KAS:ST, and more.



De Balzaal is home to non-stop electronic music from 3 pm to 3 am every day. This area is accompanied by a vibrant light show to add to the mind-blowing sounds of DJs like Carl Cox, I Hate Models, Logic1000, BLOND:ISH, Sven Väth, and more than a dozen others. Previous events enjoyed leading acts like Adam Beyer, Kölsch, Tale Of Us, and Charlotte de Witte.





The new La Chaufferie stage by Eristoff is also 100% dedicated to electronic music, with genres like techno, drum and bass, and dubstep.



The Boombox stage is where you’ll find hip-hop, soul, R&B, and swing artists during the day, then a huge dance hall dub at night. ODESZA, Danny Brown, Flying Lotus, Kaytranada, and Yung Lean have taken the stage in the past, while Sub Focus, Benny The Butcher, and GoldLink are set to perform there this year.



La Petite Maison Dans La Prairie is the place to discover and enjoy up-and-coming indie artists and big names alike. This is where you’ll catch the artists of the future and those that have recently taken off, with talents like Mac Demarco, Death Grips, and Yaeji at past events. This year, Honey Dijon, Metronomy, SHERELLE, Ross From Friends, and many more will take over this stage.





The Rockamadour stage by Kiosk Radio is also another great place to discover local and up-and-coming artists in an intimate setting, with artists like Otis, Yung Singh, and Mankyan performing this year.



Dub Corner is dedicated to dubplate culture, which stems from dancehall reggae culture. Artists performing at Dub Corner this year include Young Warrior, Channel One, and Women Soldier.



For experimental sounds, Le Labo facilitates a laboratory for new ideas and musical sonics at Dour Festival. Previous performers at the stage include 070 Shake and Flavien Berger, while this year attendees can catch MADMADMAD, AliA, Regal86, Los Bitchos, and more.





The campgrounds also feature multiple stages and a lengthy lineup of talent for late-night dancing.



Despite the exceptional lineup year after year, Dour Festival always brings a first-class major festival experience to Europe between its talent, campsites, atmosphere, and community.



Single-day and full festival passes are currently available, and all passes include camping. Don’t miss out on one of Europe’s largest multi-genre happenings.




Dour Festival

Rue d’Elouges

Get up-close and personal with Shermanology at ATV Records. The sibling duo of Andy and Dorothy Sherman headline at the Miami venue on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Shermanology will bring their brand of soul-infused tech house to the Arts & Entertainment District.




Channeling Dutch and Caribbean roots, Shermanology cooks up a creative blend of cultures, significantly inspired by 1970s R&B courtesy of family act the Sherman Brothers. Carrying on the musical traditions of their relatives, Dorothy is the epitome of a modern soul and gospel songstress with her signature vocals. And Andy’s experience in producing and as an MC emerged via the UK garage and underground Dutch scenes.




Dubbing their brand of dance music “soultec,” Andy and Dorothy have garnered fans thanks to their breakthrough “Move Out of My Way” with Dennis Quinn in 2019. The following year they grabbed the attention of The Martinez Brothers, MK, and Jamie Jones when they dropped “Hot,” the latter signing Shermanology to his Hot Creations label.




Caribbean flavor melded with grooving tech house, punctuated by moving vocals, made their Bon Bini EP a breakthrough moment, and distilled their unique sound perfectly. Shermanology was even honored with Annie Mac’s BBC Radio One “Hottest Record in the World” title for “Boyz N Da Club,” which caught the ear of industry heavyweights such as Roger Sanchez, Diplo, Oliver Heldens, and more.




This brother-sister pair shared the studio with Eats Everything, Fisher, and Will Clark and released on Cuttin’ Headz, Higher Ground, and Rawthentic.




Join Gray Area and Third Eye Hospitality for Shermanology on July 21 at 10 p.m. as ATV Records picks up where the shuttered Electric Pickle left off. It’ll be a body-moving evening of Chicago house mixed with Andy and Dorothy’s Curaçao influences sure to keep you dancing.





Shermanology (Extended Set)

ATV Records

In the modern music scene, a lot of festivals have fallen into the fold of the capitalist machine. Happening every year in the same location with mostly the same lineup and attracting the same crowd.



The counterculture ideas upon which the festival movement was built are gone in so many places, but they are still alive and well today at Boom. This event embodies everything mainstream society is not, and thus offers a pure and authentic escape.





The first Boom came together in 1997 in Herdade do Zambujal, Águas de Moura, Portugal, and beginning in 1998, the event has only been produced every two years, placing quality over quantity. Production over profit.



2022 will be the first time Boom has waited four years in between events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taking place July 22-29 at Idanha-a-Nova lake in Portugal, in line with the new moon.



Musically, Boom started out as a psytrance festival, and that trend continues today. Within the internationally revered Dance Temple, thunderous beats will be playing day and night from some of the genre's most prolific names like Liquid Soul and Ace Ventura.





In 2018 there were 12 DJ sets, 51 live sets, and four live bands at the Dance Temple, so attendees can expect the full range of trance expression here. Attendees can enjoy the raging techno of Rødhåd and the precise electronics of Pantha Du Prince in the Alchemy Circle.





Boom is far from just a music festival, though. Its new theme of Anthropocene—which alludes to the current geological age in which human action has the strongest effect on the planet—the event aims to educate attendees into how they can live harmoniously with the world around them.



There will be over 206 hours of talks at the Liminal Village on a plethora of topics such as sustainability, mindfulness, and physicality. Prominent organizations within these spheres such as Sea-Watch, Queer Art Lab, and Climate Fresk will also participate, providing information to attendees to take home after Boom concludes.





One of Boom’s many goals is to unite the world in the values it promotes, and in that regard they have seen success. Over 184 countries were represented in 2018, and even if it is the exact same crowd returning to the same location (Boom’s been in Idanha-a-Nova lake since 2010), they will be different people at heart.



They will have seen what happened to mainstream society throughout the pandemic, and there will be a newfound passion to realign.




Boom Festival

Idanha-a-Nova Lake

Imagine entering a city where instead of skyscrapers, there are stages, and these stages match the Empire State Building and the Sears Tower in all their architectural glory.



The only difference is instead of hundreds of business people coming in and out all day, every day, these stages only host one or two of the world’s most talented DJs at a time.





Citizens of this city leave their temporary homes nearby to come and see and dance with these artists throughout three days of unimaginable fun.


The name of this city is PAROOKAVILLE, and it’s coming back to Weeze Airport in NRW, Germany, on July 22-24, 2022.




There are many festivals in the world that could claim a resemblance to a city, but PAROOKAVILLE takes it one awesome step further. Launching in 2015, the city started with 40,000 residents, and by 2019 there were 210,000 residents all living amongst one another.



Within PAROOKAVILLE, these hundreds of thousands of people can visit the town hall to get their passport and daily PAROOKAVILLE newspaper or head to the post office to mail postcards or other mementos from the city to loved ones.





There’s a boulevard with dozens of artisan shops, a church ready to marry your new festival beau, a forest with a stage for the chilled-out artists on the lineup. There’s even a jail, that is not actually a place for miscreant attendees, but rather a tattoo shop.



This all comes before the music as well. With nearly 200 artists performing across the weekend this is one of the largest festivals in the world. Such an extensive roster is sure to satisfy every kind of dance music fan., but the headliners themselves are already very diverse.





Amelie Lens, Yellow Claw, Afrojack, and Armin Van Buuren will all play headlining slots as fans of trance, techno, and bass all come together within PAROOKAVILLE.



When the music finally ends, the city disappears, but it will come back again next year. The buildings, the stages, the people. They may be different, but the important parts will stay the same.




Parookaville

Airport Weeze

Summer in New York is the perfect time to experience an elrow festival. It’s perfect weather for being immersed in a colorful world of hilarious characters, while inflatables bounce above and confetti streams down. And as luck would have it the only North American elrow festival is making a stop at the Brooklyn Mirage for a two-stage 11-hour take over on Saturday, July 23. And for the first time ever, elrow is going sunset to sunrise.




The Brooklyn Mirage is the perfect location to host such a spectacle. The newly redesigned venue has been outfitted with state-of-the-art festival-sized production, including a custom-built 30-foot tall, 200-foot wide, 15K resolution video wall.

Elrow consistently curates lineups of the world's best in underground house talent. And this will be no different with an all-star cast of elrow regulars and established stars in dance music who will keep you dancing all night long.


However, an elrow party is so much more than the music. In fact, they are so dedicated to providing the most incredible fan-focused experiences that when they first began in Barcelona, they refused to book headlining acts, keeping the focus on the dancefloor.



Elrow is all about getting into the spirit of the theme. And they are experts at building immersive worlds full of larger-than-life deco, towering stage designs, and inviting colorful performers to keep everyone in character. Keeping the focus on the fans and the spectacle on the dance floor  has been a part of the model since the party began in Barcelona in 2008, elrow founder and CEO Juan Arneau told Festival insider in 2021.




You won't want to miss the Western-themed show that will spread out across two stages with an all-star cast of the world's finest underground house DJs.The only thing you need to do is bring your dancing shoes and create your own colorful persona for the night. Think cowboy boots, dusty landscapes, chaps, and ten-gallon hats.


Heading up the incredible lineup is veteran DJ and producer Paco Osuna. The owner of Mindshake Records, he has a career that spans over two decades. A titan of techno, his intense creativity has led him to be a pioneering artist with releases on Defected, Snatch!, Insomniac, and Toolroom. His elegantly crafted DJ sets have made him a sought-after performer with appearances at Space Miami, Coachella, BPM, EDC Vegas, and practically every Ibiza hotspot.







HoneyLuv is a rising star in house music whose trajectory since 2020 has only grown more potent. Fast becoming a regular on the festival circuit, she's played at Coachella, EDC, Seismic, Skyline, and Space Miami for Chris Lake's Black Book Records Showcase. In her short time in the scene, her songs like "Thr33 6ix 5ive" and "Your Tongue" have earned the praises of industry greats like Pete Tong, MK, and Mark Knight.







Joshwa's collaboration with Repopulate Mars frontman Lee Foss "My Humps" was a solid summer slumper in 2021. The London-based producer burst onto the scene in 2018 with his smashing tech house rework of Fat Boy Slim's "Praise You." He's continued dominating with releases on venerated labels like Spinnin Deep, Solotoko, and Sink or Swim and support for his dynamic discography from the likes of John Summit, Vintage Culture, and Claptone.







Tech house man of the moment, Cloonee's rise over the last two years has been felt across the whole of underground house. His recent collaboration with Chris Lake, "Nightmares" and his remix of Lake's "Turn Off The Lights" exemplify the producer's trademark hip-shaking, low-end rocking style. No wonder he's become such a sought-after performer frequenting the best clubs and festivals.






Martin Ikin returns to the elrow New York stage again to prove why he's been such a pivotal part of the underground dance scene for so long. The British producer's tracks like "How I Feel," "Hooked," and "Ready 2 Dance" have redefined the sound of modern house music and racked up over 50 million streams on Spotify alone.




Brother sister duo Shermanology's ability to fuse the sultry funk of house music with the Caribbean sounds of Curaçao has made Dorothy ad Andy Sherman two of the most exciting artists in recent memory. In 2021 their track "Boyz N Da Club" took over the charts and radio waves, getting spins from everyone from BBC Radio 1's Danny Howard to Laidback Luke, Eats Everything, and Annie Mac.


Mele's unique tribal house meets disco-funk style has put him at the forefront of the UK house movement. He frequently appears on Defected Records and at their parties all over the world. His recent Busta Rhymes sampling collaboration with Diplo "Right 2 Left" has his trademark ass moving drums all over it.

Haitian-born New York-based Francis Mercier expertly infuses the sounds of his Afro-Caribbean roots, disco, and soul onto a melting pot of melodic, tech, and funky house. The Deep Rppt Records founder has become a regular on stages from Ibiza to Paris, Stockholm to Munich, and beyond. He is heavily supported by Black Coffee, Diplo, Carl Cox, and Pete Tong.




NEZ seamlessly melds the worlds of hip hop and house music with a sense of style and energy that's impossible not to dance to. With collaborative work ranging from ScHoolboy Q and Flo Milli to Jamie Jones and Moodyman, the recent Circoloco Records resident has even seen his music featured in Grand Theft Auto.




Long-time friend of Defected Franky Rizardo is also a regular at ANTS and elrow events, having played shows with the colorful Spanish brand everywhere from Amsterdam, London, and Spain to New York. His ability to bring the sounds of classic house into the modern arena has made him a renowned name across the world. And his party brand LTF has given him the platform to build immersive musical environments and host stages at festivals Like Tomorrowland.

One of elrow's earliest resident DJs, Toni Varga's impact on the Spanish house music scene is immense. He's spread his warm and elegant sound through his previous residency at Amnesia and frequent appearances at Pacha, Space, Monegros, Creamfields, and Dreambeach. And the industry has spent over 15 years singing his praises with releases on Octopus, Rawthentic, and Desert Hearts.







Jean Pierre is a legend of the New York house scene, but his sound has spread far beyond the shores of America. Beautifully blending deep and soulful house with big room techno, Pierre's Colombian roots are just as much an influence as the city he grew up in. With releases on Cuttin' Headz, Defected, and Hot Creations, Support from Marco Corolla, Seth Troxler, and Jamie Jones, and a touring schedule that includes a residency at the legendary Pacha Ibiza for Jamie Jones' Paradise, Jean Pierre s clearly has a global footprint.



















Elrow NYC: Summer Festival 2022 at Brooklyn Mirage, Far Rowest 

The Brooklyn Mirage

Sitting on its own private bay off the coast of Croatia, Outlook Origins almost seems too good to be true. With glistening beaches for sunbathing and boat parties, three killer stages, and choice after-parties to take you deep into the night, don’t be surprised if you have to force yourself to leave. The yearly festival takes place at the highly coveted Garden Resort, and this year Outlook Origins lands for a luxurious six days on July 28 - August 2, 2022. If you’re looking to combine the audio quality of a great music event with the luxury of a beach holiday, you might have found your ticket.



Outlook Origins was birthed in 2020 as a celebration of “sound system culture.” Though it’s a newer festival, Outlook Origins attracts dance music fans from across the globe who want to enjoy the best in drum & bass, dubstep, reggae, grime, and beyond.




One of the things that makes Outlook Origins so iconic is their infamous boat parties. For an extra cost, festival-goers can set sail on the Adriatic Sea with some of the festival’s headliners (along with some of their record label and promoter buddies). Are you more of a night owl than a sunbather? You can forgo the boat bash and keep the dance floor alive all night long at Barbarellas Discotheque, a highly revered outdoor venue located 20 minutes away from the festival site.




Equally opulent are the festival’s available accommodations. You can choose to stay in an on-site luxury airstream, or camp beneath the fig trees in boutique bell tents. They’re all just a short walk away from the seaside and all the danceable action. If you need a bit more R&R, there’s also a range of local apartments and villas available for visitors.






On the lineup, Outlook boasts an impressive array of drum & bass artists. A standout for us, Alix Perez, describes his live DJ style as “eclectic.” Others have coined the term “liquid funk” for his deep rhythms. Whatever you want to call it, we couldn’t imagine a better soundtrack for a sunset, beach dance party. If dub is more your type, check out Breaka. The UK-based artist combines glitchy dubstep and reggae for the ultimate island party vibe. Our final pick, IZCO, brings the future bass and sexy funk to the Outlook Origins stage.




No matter what you choose, Outlook Origins promises to have the vibe dial on 10 all weekend long. Be sure to drink a mimosa on your luxury boat cruise for the rest of us.




Outlook Origins

The Garden Resort

In the historic riverside town of Płock, Poland, just 100 km northwest of Warsaw, all seems quiet. That is, of course, until the yearly Audioriver Festival infuses the city with a vibrant festival crowd and dance music. The yearly house and electronica festival takes place on July 29-31, 2022. Hosted along the banks of the Vistula River and throughout the city, festival-goers can opt to camp at the nearby festival grounds or venture out into the charming city of Płock. Odds are, there will be a party anywhere you go.




Audioriver takes a very unfussy, Euro-tech approach to their lineup. You likely won’t find the drop-obsessed, festival anthems à la Coachella or EDC. What you will do is dance your ass off unstoppably for three days. Old school house and techno are at the forefront of Audioriver. With 2022 performances from the likes of Âme, Dixon, and KAS:ST, this 15th-anniversary showcase isn’t one to miss.



Artist announcements for Audioriver usually come in waves. And while the AR team is still teasing more announcements to their Facebook fans, we’re already impressed with the lineup they’ve accrued.




We’re particularly excited for the special Âme B2B Dixon performance. Between Dixon’s impressive ear for the perfect remix and Âme’s expressive, dense production style - you’ll have to keep your ears sharp for this set. 



Another obvious heavy-hitter on the lineup is Gorgon City. As a duo, their bass driven house music has amassed over 1.5 billion global streams. Beyond the numbers, the chance to dance to tracks like “You’ve Done Enough” and “Ready For Your Love” alongside a picturesque European river is totally priceless.



Friday and Saturday night at Audioriver light up the Old Market Square, right on the beaches of the Vistula River. Flanked by forested nature parks and wetlands, Audioriver has been selling out year after year, and it’s not hard to see why. Between the festival and their accompanying free concerts at the Music Fair, Audioriver attracts thousands of festival attendees every year.


While many festivals leave their big she-bang for Saturday, Audioriver culminates in a sunbathed soirée on Sun/Day. Taking place in a beautiful park between Mostowa and Rybaki Street, one lazy Sunday afternoon is transformed into a paradise garden of color, decorations, and the sounds of dance music.



For 2022, the festival team has announced bigger festival grounds, grander decorations, and a brand new stage. In total, over 100 artists are heading to Płock for Audioriver this year. Now the real question is, are you?




Audio River

Vistula River

The extensive list of festivals in the Netherlands proves the Dutch people love their parties. While Amsterdam hosts most of the country’s largest dance music festivals, neighboring cities such as Utrecht, Spaarnwoude, and Rotterdam have their own, electric Dutch celebrations. Coming July 29th – 31st, 2022, Hilvarenbeek will be added to that list as it hosts Awakenings Summer for the first time. After missing two Awakenings Festivals, festival organizers decided they wanted to make a mighty come back and celebrate their 25th anniversary in style by throwing two Awakenings festivals in 2022. 

This edition of the festival will be their biggest and best yet! This year they are moving to a brand-new location, Hilvarenbeek, and turning the production up a notch. For the first time since its inception, this massive dance party extends over three days, making it the only three-day techno festival in the Netherlands.

When speaking about the addition of another day, Rocco Veenboer, Awakenings founder, said, “Awakenings Festival started as a single-day event, and expanded to two days in 2014. But, we felt like there was still room for more, especially because the community had so much to say about missing a multi-day techno event here in the Netherlands. With this renewed concept, we’re extremely happy to make that dream come to life.”

Awakenings is also adding camping at the illustrious event. The added campsite offers several possibilities in terms of accommodations and hangouts. There will be options to bring your own tent, buy one pre-built ready to move in on arrival, or luxury bungalows, catering to everyone’s wants and needs.

Awakenings has historically relied on Gashouder and other venues around Amsterdam for their all-night affairs, but now with camping, dancers can techno into the night. Opting to stay at the campsite also comes with some extra perks. Although messaging around this topic has been purposefully vague, those who stay on-site are definitely in for surprises.

In true Awakenings fashion, the lineup is teeming with international and up-and-coming DJ sensations to fit a 131-name bill. Veterans such as Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, and Eats Everything will be making their grand return to the Awakenings’ stage. 

The ladies of techno are impressively represented by acid techno queen Charlotte de Witte, Palestinian punchy techno DJ Sama Abdulhadi, Lazy Tapes imprint owner Cera Khin, rising talent Grace Dahl, the stunning Amelie Lens who recently released her Raver’s Heart EP, instant success Indira Paganotto, and many others.

The commitment to acid, industrial, and higher BPM techno will be showcased by one of techno’s most vital new artists Airod, no-nonsense techno producer Milo Spykers, Italian duo 999999999, and techno non-conformist I Hate Models. Other notable names on the lineup are local talent Philou Louzolo and Nicky Elisabeth, up-and-coming international acts Hector Oaks and Adiel, and global mainstays making their Awakenings debuts such as Skream and Denis Sulta.

Awakenings Summer will host nine custom-built stages, a combination of open-air and tented arenas, all in the visually striking Awakenings style. Veenboer and his team continuously look for ways to make their events more beautiful more impactful. The acknowledgment that there’s always room for improvement is the true catalyst that keeps Awakenings festivals getting better and better. Their new location is a product of this thinking. The change of scenery will undoubtedly impress as festival-goers get lost in the forest exploring art structures or taking in the view of the lake as the light shows reflect off its shimmery surface.

Come cut loose and kick off your Covid-blues at Awakenings Summer 2022. Tickets are on sale now.

Awakenings Summer Festival

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"The only place in Europe where you will discover the true meaning of R.A.V.E." This bold claim belongs to the Monegros Desert Festival. The yearly festival in the remote Spanish desert city Fraga is one of the leading electronic music events in Europe. The festival has roots that lead back to 1994 when the Arneau family decided to give the Spanish people a taste of the epic covert raves they experienced on their travels through Europe. Nearly 30 years later, their kids Juan and Cruz Arnau have taken the torch and continue pushing boundaries, and are set to produce the biggest festival of their storied family history.

This event takes place, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere. With the nearest major city 124 miles away, it seems counterintuitive to hold a music festival as far away from civilization as possible. However, the upside of partying in the desert is that there are no noise restrictions, which means the party never stops. 

Monegros, which packs what could easily be a three-day lineup into 24 hours, is not for the faint-hearted. Regarding itself as a one-day Burning Man, this festival is similar to it in that it has an arid landscape, sand dancefloor, a special kind of wind reserved for the desert sky, and a spirit of radical self-expression that's permeated for over 25 years.



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The desolate Area 51 feel of the festival only adds to the mirage that is Monegros. Hidden in the depths of Spain, attendees are immersed in bass so heavy it creates thick clouds of dust that dance in the wind, punctuated by vibrant lasers. 

Beyond the music, impossible architecture rises from the dusty landscape. Implausible visual and performing arts spark the senses. And the festival holds the unparalleled energy of a late-night warehouse. 

The Monegros vision is to create a "unique radical, audiovisual, and extreme experience [that] will make anyone who steps in the desert have a memory for the rest of their lives."

The Spanish electronic music festival started as a purely house and techno show. However, as the festival has grown, the Arneau family opened their ten stages to include hip-hop, dubstep, hardcore, drum and bass, acid, tech-house, and more. Just like all people are welcome at Monegros, so is all of the music.

This year the headliner is one of hip-hop's most revolutionary acts, Wu-Tang-Clan. It's been a decade since the groundbreaking New York crew last hit the desert festival, and it's a rare opportunity to catch these innovators of East Coast hip-hop in full form.

Alongside the NYC group is a cast of Monegros regulars. Like German producer Paul Kalkbrenner whose live performances are transcendent experiences. Dance music pioneer Richie Hawtin has been a close friend of the Arneau family for decades. And French underground champion Vitalic.

There's a fabulous mix of live acts and DJ sets from in-demand acts like Georgia Anjuli, Charlotte De Witte, Adam Beyer, Michael Bibi, Hector Oaks, 999999999, Ben Sims, Amelie Lens, Pan-Pot, and Seth Troxler. 

And the immense diversity of sounds is on full display with acts like Chase and Status, Sub Focus, Benny Page, Chris Liberator, Joseph Capriati, and more.

On July 30th, 2022, people worldwide will gather to watch these music masters take the decks in the Monegros desert.

The Arnau siblings who own the festival are the founders' grandchildren and have been coming to the desert every year since they were children. They also own the Barcelona-born experiential party brand, Elrow. So you know that they are well attuned to packing out parties and creating diverse, immersive, and breathtaking experiences. 

When you consider that they have an entertainment industry pedigree that dates back to 1870, it's easy to understand why Monegros has become such a premier destination. 

The hotly-anticipated event has already sold out four different tiers of ticket releases. The remaining 2000 tickets will go on sale as their "Christmas Edition" on December 15th at 12:00 pm. 

Hydrate, brave the desert climate, and prepare yourself for Twenty-four hours of dusty fun, with 50,000 Monegrinos who are soon to discover the true meaning of R.A.V.E.  

Monegros Desert Festival 2022

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When ravers think of dancing to premiere house music under the warm summer sun by the shores of the Adriatic Sea, chances are they’re thinking of Defected Croatia.



Started in 1999, Defected is surely one of the most influential house music labels in history. Over the years they’ve signed practically every notable four-on-the-floor artist from seasoned veterans like Armin Van Buuren and Gene Farris to exciting newcomers like SIDEPIECE and Dom Dolla.



(Plus its Defected that trademarked the proclamation “House Music All Life Long”)





Like many solid labels around the world, events have become a standard offering from their repertoire, serving as another avenue to promote their artists. Except now over 20 years after the label launch, Defected events are some of the most respected and sought after in the scene, and the Croatia festival—which first took place in 2016—is at the top of that list.





Running from August 4-9, 2022, six days in total, at The Garden, Tisno, over 80 of the world’s best in dance music will perform in a variety of different settings. But before the hedonism begins, there are mindfulness sessions on the beach with meditation and yoga to ensure everyone’s minds and bodies are ready for what’s coming next.



When it is time to dance, all six days include two different boat parties for some raucous action on the water with more than enough time after returning to the beach to keep the evening going.




Inside the main garden there are four primary stages, each with its own expert curation. Playing on the main stage this year are various impressive artists including the Aussie alternative electronic project, Flight Facilities, Chicago’s prince of house music John Summit, and the piano queen LP Giobbi.





Those who would prefer to stay waterside after getting off the boat can stick to the beach stage with the funky sounds of Derrick Carter, Jayda G, Louie Vega, and more. For a break in the shade, the Olive Grove is the place to be, welcoming rising talents like Ash Lauryn and TSHA.





It wouldn’t be a proper house music function without after hours, and Barbarella’s night club delivers all anyone could want from an authentic clubbing experience. Numerous artists who are playing the larger stages during the day like Eats Everything and Darius Syrossian will play again at night, keeping the music going until 7AM or later.





Throughout all of this four-on-the-floor goodness, however, the core of Defected Croatia is the original values of house music: inclusivity, togetherness and escapism. There is no VIP in this festival. Everyone dances together, shares the moment together, enjoys the beautiful setting together. Anyone who wasn’t preaching “House Music All Life Long” before this festival will certainly adopt the philosophy once the security forces them to leave the final DJ leaves the decks.

Defected Croatia

Words can't begin to describe the magical feeling of attending a festival. The energy starts from the moment you buy your tickets. It sludges along during the months of anticipation and becomes palpable as you get ready and drive to the event. Now, imagine the festival is at a venue in London famously called the "The Airfield of Dreams." Oh yes, oh yes, the feeling intensifies.

Celebrating their 12th anniversary August 6 – 7, 2022, We Are FSTVL makes their triumphant return to the Damyns Halls Aerodome in Upminster, Essex. This hugely popular UK festival is situated on the central line, marking it as London's and the South East's largest dance music festival. Since its debut in 2013, We Are FSTVL has seen unprecedented growth. The stages have gotten significantly larger, allowing the capacity to increase dramatically. The fest's groundbreaking visual production has also improved drastically. Over the years, We Are FSTVL has won five awards, proving itself as one of the most prominent players on the dance festival circuit.   

We Are FSTVL brings together some of the most established brands in dance music, with Defected, ABODE, and Glitterbox hosting full stage takeovers.


They've evolved into one of the United Kingdom's most popular electronic festivals. Its lineup spans multiple genres, from house and techno to garage, grime, and drum and bass. The fest will have over 70 of the greatest electronic artists across eight stages, each arena having its own distinct identity.  



The festival announced phase 1 of its lineup, and it already proves that this year's music extravaganza will be its biggest yet. Phase 1 acts include chart-topping UK jewel Craig David performing his hybrid DJ and vocal TS5 concept, techno royalty Marco Carola, Desolate label founder Loco Dice, Italian sensations Joseph Capriati and Deborah de Luca, homegrown London favorite Michael Bibi, and the mythical Carl Cox.

Playing alongside these impressive artists are some contemporary house and techno tastemakers such as The Blessed Madonna, Apollonia, Jamie Jones, Tale of Us, Sonny Fodera, and the New York pioneers Armand Van Helden and Jellybean Benitez. There are also the drum & bass stars Andy C, King of Rollers, High Contrast, Rudimental, Shy FX, and many more.

There are several purchasing options for entrance into the festival. Fans can choose to attend either Saturday, Sunday, or go for the entire weekend (and unless you have pressing plans, it makes more sense to go for both days to maximize the experience).

We Are FSTVL is offering a deal for a limited time – if you buy three tickets, you get the fourth one free! This kind of group deal is unheard of! Not only does it apply to general admission tickets, but also VIP tickets. So, if you appreciate the finer things in life and have at least three other friends to attend the festival with, then why not go big?

The VIP ticket comes with the expected upgraded bathrooms, shorter entry lines, and of course, a designated area for this lucky group to enjoy. However, We Are FSTVL also offers VIP ticket holders an exclusive lineup with sets that are only accessible to them. Early bird tickets are sold out, but tier one is available.



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