Amnesia Presents - Opening Party 2023

Amnesia

World-renowned duo Tale Of Us return to Hï Ibiza with their Afterlife residency, kicking off on Thursday June 22.

With cutting-edge production, immersive visuals, and top-level talents from across the house and techno spectrum, the boundary-pushing event has defined the melodic techno landscape over the years, and there is no more authentic place to experience it than their White Isle home at Hï Ibiza. 

To close out the season, Tale Of Us will present a day into night odyssey across Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza for the final event on Thursday October 5.

With the LINE-UP still TBA, you can expect other Afterlife talents to join the Italian duo each and every week of this summer. Keep your eyes peeled for more info.

Tale Of Us Present Afterlife Opening Party 2023

Hï Ibiza

Eric Prydz Holo Opening Party 2023

Those lucky enough to see a set from DJ Sneak know they’re witnessing a master at work. We here at Gray Area are honored to welcome DJ Sneak to our home field of New York City this summer. As a true dance music legend, Sneak is known worldwide for his brilliantly crafted, floor-stomping tracks. Join us July 8, on The Roof at Superior Ingredients, for a hearty helping of Chicago house set against the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.





Before Sneak was a worldwide influence, he was a product of the second wave of Chicago powerhouse producers. After his family immigrated to the States from Puerto Rico in the 80s, he immediately took to local music. Since English wasn’t his first language, he felt innately drawn to instrumental music. Namely, house music. In 1996, he released his breakthrough album, Blue Funk Files, on Green Velvet’s notable Relief Records. And the whole world began to listen.




His musical approach was somehow both classic and innovative. He unabashedly injected house music with his classic filtered disco sound and splash of Latin flair. In this way, he would go on to influence some of the biggest stars in house music. Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, and Armand Van Helden have all outwardly revered him as a significant inspiration. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say Sneak’s contribution to the scene has been immense.



He’s long been a staple in Ibiza and the worldwide festival and club circuit. Recently, he’s also impressively taken total creative control of himself as an artist. He fully controls his past masters and meticulously curates his performance schedule. So, when given a chance, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see a true legend command the dancefloor.

So join us under a balmy summer sunset at Superior Ingredients and dance the night away with some straight-up house and one of dance music’s most iconic figures, DJ Sneak.

DJ Sneak

Superior Ingredients (Roof)

The UK's most sought after DJ trio Mason Collective return to their hometown of Manchester, UK for the second edition of their epic MVSON World festival, Saturday July 15 at City Airport. 



More info TBA...

Mason Collective present MVSON WORLD 2023

In today’s saturated festival landscape, few events need no introduction, Tomorrowland is one of them. As one of the most famous music festivals in the world, Tomorrowland is heralded as a Mecca of sorts for dance music. Rave kids around the world dream of making the special pilgrimage to Belgium. This summer–the fest’s 18th anniversary–the Tomorrowland team will host nearly 600 DJs on 14 stages over two weekends this July.


Though the team behind Tomorrowland is excellent at curating a diverse lineup, we here at Gray Area are most interested in their killer roster of house and techno, highly-anticipated stage takeovers, and our GA family of artists who will be making an appearance.




During Weekend one, Adam Beyer’s imprint Drumcode takes over the Atmosphere stage. Juliet Fox, Eli Brown, and a rocking HI-LO B2B Layton Giordani performance will welcome you to the darker side of dance with an all-out techno rager.

On weekend two, Black Girl Magic pioneer and Beyoncé collaborator Honey Dijon will take over the Core stage. Exhale, Anjunabeats, and Glitterbox are also granted stage takeovers during the sprawling six days of music.



On the singular artist front, it’s hard to choose just a few standouts. Beatport’s #2 artist of all time, Purple Disco Machine, and “no nonsense” tech house superstar Cloonee will play The Crystal Garden. Amelie Lens and Anfisa Letyago ring in the mainstage on night one. And that’s only the beginning. Wax Motif, Afrojack, Black Coffee, Dixon, Vintage Culture, I Hate Models, Above & Beyond, and Armin Van Buuren are all slated to play. Did we mention that this is a really, really big event?

But of course, the music is only partially what draws people in throngs to De Schorre. For five days, tens of thousands gather in DreamVille - Tomorrowland’s manifested fairytale village of indescribable wonders and magical secrets. From DIY camping to private countryside mansions, there are innumerable ways to experience Tomorrowland.




Sprawling across over 9,000 acres and featuring the largest and most elaborate stage of any festival, walking into Tomorrowland truly makes you feel like you’ve entered another world. This is why people come in droves from all across the globe year after year to experience Tomorrowland’s magic.










































Tomorrowland 2023

De Schorre

Junction 2 London 2023 

Boston Manor Park

The traveling Elrow Town showcase returns to London this summer for another explosive yearly addition, on Saturday July 22, 2023.

Located at Parsoles Park in a quirky district of East London, this time round, organizers have claimed this to be their most immersive show yet.

With 9 different stages and over 200 performers, theatrical shows, games, and a bunch of newly announced elrow themes, the park will be transformed into an interactive, colorful, and magical utopia of confetti, cool characters and dancefloor fun.

For their only UK show this summer, they have reeled in over fifty of the best house & tech-house DJs on the circuit, for ten hours of non-stop music and a truly immersive and interactive fiesta - the kind you’d only get from an elrow party.

Expect unparalleled commitment to production and endless amounts of fun, all soundtracked by the most in-demand DJs in the game.





Elrow Town London 2023

Parsloes Park

Okay, it’s about time we talked about elrow New York. It seems like ages since we danced together under the blast of a confetti cannon. This is the longest we’ve ever waited for the return of the wildest party in the world to touch back down in New York. And if we’re being honest, we are hungry for a night of technicolor madness, larger-than-life decorations, and a hailstorm of inflatables—it’s been too long! We’re excited to announce that the wait is nearly over. elrow will make its triumphant return to Brooklyn on July 22nd, 2023.




Yes, that’s right, New York’s favorite two-stage mini-festival is back for an epic journey into the absurd and fun-loving world of infamous Spanish party purveyors, elrow.










And speaking of music, you’re probably wondering what the lineup will look like. Of course, we must keep some things under wraps for a bit longer. However, with previous lineups that have included house heavyweights like Cloonee, Paco Osuna, Lee Foss, Skream, and LP Giobbi, you know that we’re curating a remarkable and singular sonic experience.




elrow NYC: Summer Festival 2023

The Brooklyn Mirage

Tickets go on sale 02.24.23

The most anticipated weekend in the Ibiza clubbing calendar awaits - BBC Radio 1 has announced the return of its acclaimed Dance Weekend to the white isle for 2023.

For those unfamiliar, BBC Radio 1 is the largest, most popular and most listened to radio station in the UK, airing a round-the-clock programme of fresh new dance music from the most exciting upcoming and established artists.

Every year during peak summer, BBC R1 takes to Ibiza for an extended weekend of live broadcasts and explosive sets from the best artists and DJs in the scene right now.

Friday 28 July is the start date you are looking for, with the programme continuing through to Sunday 30 July (which, from experience, typically means a Monday morning finish), giving you plenty of time to plan your trip accordingly.

The eccentric 528 Ibiza (former home of the island’s infamous Zoo Project party) will be taking the lead for 2023. The first time hosting an event of this caliber, the quirky venue will lay on 4 epic stages including - Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1’s Dance Anthems, Radio 1 Relax and BBC Music Introducing.

Keeping us firmly on our toes, they have already revealed the first five names on the line-up and as always, they have not disappointed. Eats Everything, Hannah Wants, Fisher, Patrick Topping and LP Giobbi are set for San Antonio at the end of July, with many more names still to be announced. 

Keep your eyes peeled for more line-up announcements and tickets!



Radio 1 Dance Weekend - Ibiza

528 Ibiza

Your favorite Aussie selecta and ours, Wax Motif, returns to New York for his biggest headline play yet on Friday, August 25, 2023. After his last sold-out show at the Musica during NY Fashion Week, we couldn’t wait to bring him back for another incredible performance at an iconic location - Knockdown Center. If you are a Gray Area Inner-Circle member, check your email for exclusive access to pre-sale tickets. If you aren’t an Inner-Circle Member, sign up now to lock your spot. 






Wax Motif's high energy, coupled with his silky genre-defying sound that flawlessly blends elements of the deep, bangin', and gangsta with some smooth notes of R&B and hip hop thrown in for good measure, is oh-so-fun to experience. Throughout his decade-long career, he's stood out as an innovator of cross-genre pollination and pioneer in bass-forward house music.




If you think you're unfamiliar with Wax Motif's sound, think again. Hits like his 2017 remix of Chris Lorenzo and AC Slater's "Fly Kicks" on Night Bass helped establish him a reliable and sought-after producer/remixer, while recent chart-toppers like "Bump, Bump, Bump" and "On The Low" with Longstoryshort prove his ability to find the confluence between nostalgia and modern day swag,




If you've caught performances from artists like Diplo, John Summit, and Oliver Heldens, chances are you've heard his music woven throughout their sets. And you can even count cultural icons like Diddy, featured on his thumping 2019 turn to tech house "Divided Souls," among his many supporters.




Wax Motif's been on a major tear in recent years. His most recent release, "Traga" ft STO Cultr marks his debut on Repopulate Mars, and this techy, Latin house track is already a fan favorite. And the rest of 2023 shows no signs of slowing with his upcoming collab with UK newcomer Riordan, "La Samba," dropping on Nervous Records on March 17.

While Wax Motif has some notable releases on labels like Interscope Records, Mad Decent, and Insomniac Records, he's also an industry tastemaker, a talent he expresses through his imprint Divided Souls Records, which he started in 2019. There he released his landmark debut album, House of Wax, fully encapsulating the imprint's ethos. Composed of 17 songs (many of which were older jams he didn't think fit with other labels) that genuinely showcase his ingenuity, range, and versatility, House of Wax produced many a banger, including "Skank N Flex" (with Scruzfizzer), which has 13.5 million streams on Spotify.


A true man of his community, he's famously eschewed the idea that he has "fans" at all, as he feels a close kinship with all those who listen to his music. So much, in fact, that he's composed his team of people he met through his social media and Discord channels.




Yes, Wax stands out when you consider his nearly two million monthly listeners on Spotify, his many sold-out shows, and his appearances at festivals like Ultra, ARC, CRSSD, Electric Zoo, HARD, EDC, and Holy Ship. Yet, beyond the indelible mark on house music, he impacts the community because of his massive personality and humble and encouraging spirit.



Don't miss your chance to be in the building for Wax Motif's biggest headlining show. We're proud to be part of his journey and hope you will join us to be a part of it too.
































Wax Motif 

The Knockdown Center

ARC Music Festival–Chicago's premier house and techno festival–has just announced its initial lineup for 2023. Following its successful expansion to three days last year, ARC has firmly established itself as a hard-hitting festival in the global circuit, consistently attracting top-tier international talent. This year ARC Festival will return to the home of house music at Union Park from September 1-3.



As expected, the ARC Music Festival boasts an impressive roster of world-renowned house and techno artists. Among the slew of notable names are ARC favorite Eric Prydz, who will showcase his iconic and innovative HOLO show, and Adam Beyer, returning for a solo set after last year's monumental back-to-back performance with Prydz under his Cirez D alias. Other headliners include Afterlife duo Tale Of Us and Chicago-born John Summit, making his ARC Festival debut.



But Summit isn’t the only Chicagoan on the lineup. A pillar of the ARC ethos is the celebration of house music’s foundations. The fest always works to celebrate those who’ve helped to build house music culture. This year, modern heavyweights like Summit sit beside pioneers such as Derrick Carter, Gene Farris, Dj Lady D, and DJ Heather.

Looking at the 2023 festival circuit, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better dance music showcase than ARC Festival. From the lilting Afro house of South African Themba to the atmospheric progressive of Tinlicker, there’s something on this lineup for all dance fans. Mochakk, Nina Kraviz, Eli Brown, and Anifsa Letyago bring some hypnotic, driving techno. Hot Since 82, Walker & Royce and Fleur Shore serve some tech house heat. Vintage Culture brings the deep house pop blend. Miss Monique has your happy progressive house, and Boys Noize brings his industrial take on electro house



Something else exciting about the ARC Festival lineup is the killer B2B performances on the docket. Fisher b2b Loco Dice b2b Nic Fanciulli will be the tech house trio to end it all. Chloe Caillet and Carlita will go back to back with their kaleidoscopic, funky sound. Emotions will fly at Crisoph and Franky Wah’s b2b set. Mall Grab and KETTAMA will combine their raw and gritty house in a b2b, plus Hiroko Yamamura and DJ Minx will join forces for what is sure to be some floor-rocking techno and house.


Other highlights include Grammy-winning South African artist Black Coffee, serotonin soldier The Blessed Madonna, and South Korea's sensation Peggy Gou. Also on the bill are Innervisions label leaders Dixon and Âme with a special B2B, and the legendary UK pioneer Fatboy Slim, returning after last year's triumphant performance on the elrow stage.



Elrow, the beloved Spanish party collective, is set to make its highly anticipated return to ARC Music Festival with its exclusive stage takeover, making it the only US festival to host elrow this year. Known for its signature psychedelic production and over-the-top surprises, elrow has become one of the most celebrated brands in the world, with bespoke events taking place annually in Barcelona, Ibiza, New York, London, and Dubai, to name a few.



Set amidst the sprawling 14 acres of Union Park, ARC Music Festival promises curated, immersive production at each of its four stages. The Grid stage will feature its traditional industrial vibe, while Spain's beloved elrow promises to be as wild and outrageous as ever. Meanwhile, the Expansions Stage will showcase deeper sounds, and a new fourth stage will highlight international and national acts alongside the Midwest's top talent. 



Whether attendees yearn for the vibrant atmosphere of elrow or the more intimate setting of the Expansions stage, ARC has something for everyone.



Full ARC Music Festival Lineup (A-Z):
Adam Beyer
Âme
Anfisa Letyago
Black Coffee
The Blessed Madonna
Boris Brejcha
Boys Noize
Carlita
Carl Craig
Chloé Caillet
Collette
Cristoph
Dennis Cruz
Derrick Carter
Dixon
DJ Heather
DJ Lady D
DJ Minx
Dombresky
Eli Brown
Eric Prydz presents HOLO
Fatboy Slim
FISHER
Fleur Shore
Franky Wah
Gene Farris
Hiroko Yamamura
Hot Since 82
Ilario Alicante
James Hype
John Summit
KETTAMA
Kevin de Vries
Kyle Walker
Lee Foss
Loco Dice
Mall Grab
Miss Monique
Mochakk
Moodymann
Nic Fanciulli
Nina Kraviz
Patrick Topping
Peggy Gou
Sam Divine
Tale Of Us
Themba
Tinlicker
Toni Varga
Vintage Culture
Wade
Walker & Royce


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