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Due to the cold and rainy weather set to hit New York City this Sunday, the Gray Area and Westend teams have decided to postpone the Trace Amounts boat party to Friday, May 24th from 7pm until 12am. 

Get ready to set sail on The Hudson in New York with tech house maven, Westend, takes over the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises for an unforgettable boat party on May 24! After a triumphant headline show on The Roof of Superior Ingredients this past May and a takeover of Manhattan nightclub Musica in November, Westend is back to command the decks and ignite the dance floor with his infectious energy and diverse sound.

With a string of chart-topping hits under his belt, including "Push To Start" with Noizu and No/Me, and his recent hit "Rhythm Machine" with Max Styler, Westend promises to deliver a dynamic set filled with electrifying beats that will keep you grooving all night long. Known for his versatility and global appeal, Westend's tracks have earned him a top spot on Beatport's tech house charts and garnered support from industry heavyweights like Diplo, MK, and Claude Von Stroke.

Join us aboard the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises for a Cinco De Mayo celebration like no other, surrounded by the breathtaking skyline of New York City while dancing to the pulsating rhythms of Westend's signature sound. This event marks a continuation of Westend's impressive partnership with Gray Area, highlighting his successful performances and his ability to captivate audiences not only at past events but also through his polished production and globally celebrated hits like "Maracuya" and "Aguila."

Fresh off standout sets at venues like Club Space and Insomniac's EDSEA, Westend has not only secured a top spot on Beatport numerous times but has also been featured in The New York Times for his contributions to the tech house community with valuable Ableton tutorials, shaping the next generation of talent.

More guests will be announced, so grab your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable journey along the Hudson, where the groovy rhythms of Westend's signature sound meet the breathtaking skyline of New York City under the starlit sky. We will see you on the boat!

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Westend [MDW Kickoff Boat Party] & Guests

United Kingdom

uk house

Sam Divine

Germany

Melanie Ribbe

uk tech house

Late Replies

Branqueeno

disco house

LEFTI

Superior Ingredients Roof

Sam Divine w. Melanie Ribbe, Late Replies & More

house

Martin Ikin

Robyn Balliet

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Madison Park

dance pop

Will Sass

Martin Ikin w. Bastian Bux, Robyn Balliet

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Sante Sansone

HVNLEE

Etienne

Vithz

Debut

Debut: ATARASHI NYC w. Blackchild, Sante Sansone + More TBA

melodic house

Durante

Sanvero

AXELA

artemis orion

progressive house

deep house

Braxton

Durante w. Braxton & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero808

BERK

bassline

kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

experimental house

Sofia Kourtesis

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

DuNE

Anish Kumar

BLUE

BLUE: Sofia Kourtesis, Laurence Guy, Lauren Murada

Deeper Purpose

electroclash

indie dance

Rex The Dog

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

Deeper Purpose w. Rex The Dog & Trace

Moldova

moldovan pop

progressive electro house

trance

Andrew Rayel

big room

4YÛ

PANTÉ

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Kitty Amor

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

breakcore

uk garage

Swami Sound

D'Eaupe New York

deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

deep techno

Ae:ther

polish techno

ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

Jonas Saalbach w. AE:THER & ANII

Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker & Friends

canadian electronic

electro house

electronic trap

fidget house

turntablism

A-Trak

Melé

Alessandra Jamarne

Doubleheader

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

Westend [MDW Kickoff Boat Party] & Guests

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