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Exciting news for music lovers! Breakaway will expand its electrifying festival experience, launching in six new markets in 2025. New Cities In 2025 Get ready for the Breakaway Music Festival 2025 coming to 6 new vibrant cities. The energy and culture will be experienced in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntsville, Alabama, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and a surprise city in Northern California that will be revealed in the future. Join the unforgettable two-day events that celebrate creativity and communi

Dallas, are you ready to dance? The iconic Breakaway Music Festival, presented by CELSIUS, is making its highly anticipated debut in the Lone Star State this spring! On April 4-5, 2025, the festival will take over Fair Park with an electrifying lineup featuring Slander, Zedd, Afrojack, Louis The Child, and Gryffin. Mark your calendars—this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. A Weekend Packed with Talent Breakaway Dallas isn’t holding back. Alongside its incredible headliners, the festiv

As the long tail of summer stretches into September, Breakaway is set to ignite Las Vegas with a three-day takeover at the Wynn, bringing the nation’s largest touring electronic music festival to the heart of the Strip. Breakaway has continued to expand its influence at a rapid pace and presently operates in nine states nationwide. This year alone has seen the brand's expansion into multiple new markets, including Tampa, Minnesota and Nashville, further establishing its status as a dominant forc

Breakaway Music Festival has taken major strides in transforming the festival experience into a more eco-conscious environment. As the festival tours across the United States, including stops in California, Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina, Breakaway has made significant progress in minimizing its environmental impact. From carbon emissions to waste management, the festival is paving the way for a greener future. A Powerful Partnership for a Greener Future  To address the environmental foot

If you missed your chance to attend a Breakaway Music Festival in 2024, fear not. With its rapidly expanding reach, the fest will likely be coming to a city near you in the year ahead. The nation's leading traveling EDM festival, Breakaway is set to bring its massive electronic music lineups and audiovisual production first to Dallas in April 2025, then Atlanta, Huntsville, Philadelphia and Phoenix throughout the year. "2024 was Breakaway’s biggest year to date," said Breakaway co-founder Zach R

In a groundbreaking move, the popular electronic music festival, Breakaway Festival, has announced $MOTHER as its official cryptocurrency payment for Breakaway Nashville. This partnership marks a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies in the entertainment industry. Launched in May 2024, Iggy Azelea’s Solana-based memecoin, $MOTHER, quickly skyrocketed, reaching a $200 million market cap within just four days. As part of the partnership, token holders will have the exclu

Breakaway has shared the full lineup for its debut festival in Philadelphia. The country’s top touring electronic festival will touch down in the City of Brotherly Love for the first time on September 12-13, bringing an eclectic roster of industry-leading DJs to the grounds of Subaru Park, just outside the city in Chester, Pennsylvania. Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 will feature headline performances from tearout dubstep titan Excision and chart-topping EDM hitmaker Zedd, joined by special appea

Just two weeks out, Breakaway’s Another World festival is gearing up for its massive debut in Charlotte, bringing an all-bass lineup filled to the brim with heavy-hitters. The nation's largest multi-city festival is set to light up Charlotte from May 3-4 with the debut of Another World, a music and camping festival promising two nights of explosive bass music from over 25 nationally recognized artists. Breakaway was recently awarded the "2024 Favorite Festival Series (U.S.)" title at the EDM Awa

Today, we’re excited to chat with DJ/Producer IND:RA, a key figure in advancing Electronic music culture in India and beyond; having his journey into Electronic music begun in 2001, this talented DJ/Producer has honed his skills to develop a sound that showcases his vision and influences, that have lead him to get the attention from top artists in the industry, an opportunity to become a resident at Hakkasan London, and developing the idea to found his own label Desert Disco Records.  Join us as

Get ready, Thailand—something extraordinary is about to shake the foundations of Bangkok’s music scene this December! DJ Snake, the global hitmaker behind anthems like ‘Turn Down for What’ and ‘Lean On’, is bringing his enigmatic techno  alias, Outlaw, to 808 Festival for the very first time. This isn’t just another headlining act; it’s a musical rebirth. Known for his genre-defying sound and unforgettable live performances, DJ Snake is diving deep into the techno underworld with Outlaw, showc

Insomniac just dropped the highly anticipated set times for their flagship event, EDC Las Vegas, and ooh boy, it’s a doozy. There are chart-topping headliners to be found everywhere, insane b2bs all over the place, rare art car performances, and some very tough decisions to be made. But, that’s okay; we’re here to help you figure out the best acts to see and maybe tip the scales on some of the many time conflicts you and/or your squad are sure to encounter. Let’s start with Day 1. Opening cerem

Breaking into the festival scene can be a challenging process. With so many talented artists and creative forces in the industry, finding that perfect opportunity to step forward and claim your spot in the culture can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing—but that doesn’t mean your dream isn’t worth pursuing. By harnessing the right skills, meeting the right people, and staying focused on your goals, you can land your first big-time gig and start taking your DJ career to the next level. So

If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect from Forbidden Society, it’s his unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and making bold, uncompromising moves. Whether it’s through his explosive productions, razor-sharp DJ sets, or entrepreneurial ventures, he has never been one to play it safe.  Forbidden Society’s journey began in earnest with his first official studio release in 2004. Since then, his trajectory has been anything but ordinary. He initially released music through respected la

This is an ongoing story and will be updated whenever more information is added. California has been facing a lot of wildfires unfortunately. The state is now in a time of year when the worst wildfires usually happen. In September and October, the plants on the ground are dry and can easily catch fire. This is because it’s been a dry and hot summer. Also, this is the time of year when winds from the ocean often blow. These winds can make fires spread much faster. Add intentionality to that a

As many of us are prepping our flimsy yet important eclipse glasses for the big moment in just a few hours, Texas Eclipse Festival in Burnet, Texas, just received news that the remaining two days of the festival have been canceled due to forecasted bad weather. The event began April 5th and was set to go until April 9th. Attendees are being asked to leave the venue immediately following the totality as long as they are packed and can leave immediately after. Despite some over the we

Staff is asking attendees to leave the festival site until further notice. Fresh, yet unfortunate news right here, as our on-site team has confirmed that Ultra Music Festival Miami has been suspended for the time being. This, due to a front of bad weather currently in the area. The entirety of Bayfront Park has been evacuated, anticipating the rain and winds, which had been present since the get-go on this year’s Ultra Miami, could get worse. Ultra has made an official announcement on th

Hamdi’s meteoric rise to prominence has garnered acclaim from renowned music critics and tastemakers worldwide, with support pouring in from electronic music heavyweights such as Zeds Dead, Skrillex, Knife Party, Fred Again.., and Porter Robinson. Last year, we included Hamdi on our annual 40 Artists To Watch list and the attention he’s been getting this year proves others are paying attention, as well. His latest release, “Counting,” comes via the Zeds Dead label Deadbeats and it’s a prime

Recognising the year’s most exciting newcomers, this award celebrates artists who have made a significant impact with their unique sound and creative vision. Sim0ne A UK-based DJ whose fast-paced techno and hard-hitting sounds have quickly gained global attention.TAAHLIAH A groundbreaking artist blending hyperpop and experimental club music with raw emotional intensity. Rossi A standout in the minimal house scene, known for his fresh, groove-driven tracks and dynamic sets. Pretty Girl An Au

We swore we were still jet-lagged from Vegas, but there it was — BrewDog Dubai, staring back at us like a mirage with craft beer. There’s a special kind of buzz that lingers after a weekend like EDC Las Vegas. The kind that doesn’t fade with the final drop or the closing fireworks. For some, it usually leads to a rooftop pint at BrewDog Las Vegas, a side quest we didn’t know we’d recreate so soon — 8,000 miles away in Dubai. BrewDog’s brand-new outpost on Bluewaters Island officially opened

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Non-profit organisation and record label Bridges For Music will return to ADE with their annual 500 KM charity cycle this October, continuing to incite social change through the power of music.  Finding continued kinship at Amsterdam’s yearly event celebrating the strength of dance music’s unique community, the ride has proven to be the most highly anticipated charity cycle in the music industry with past participants including Richie Hawtin, Parallelle, Maga, Joris Voorn, Chris Lienbing, Pa

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Non-profit organisation and record label Bridges For Music will return to ADE with their annual 500 KM charity cycle this October, continuing to incite social change through the power of music.  Finding continued kinship at Amsterdam’s yearly event celebrating the strength of dance music’s unique community, the ride has proven to be the most highly anticipated charity cycle in the music industry with past participants including Richie Hawtin, Parallelle, Maga, Joris Voorn, Chris Lienbing, Pan

The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event, is gearing up for its 12th edition this week.  Taking place from 21st to 23rd May 2025, the award winning BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a jam-packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. BMC is a hub for the next generation of talent. New Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Programme The new Health, Wellbeing and Life

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