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Pasquale Rotella, founder and CEO Insomniac, announced the launch of the company’s 30th Anniversary celebrations in a video highlighting three decades of peace, love, unity and respect – the foundation of the global entertainment lifestyle group. The video shines a light on Rotella’s day one goal of bringing back the incredible experiences and feelings of the underground rave scene of yesteryear to today’s burgeoning and ever-evolving festival culture. In the past year, the Los Angeles-based Ins

In response to the severe wildfires taking place in California, Insomniac has announced three benefit shows aimed at supporting those impacted by the crisis. This initiative comes after the unfortunate cancellation of Nocturnal Wonderland, which had to be called off due to the fires. The shows will be held at two prominent venues: the Hollywood Palladium, which will host two of the events, and Academy LA, which will feature the third show. These concerts will not only bring together a diverse ra

Insomniac has officially locked in the dates and initial details for the 2026 return of EDC Thailand. After bringing its flagship Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) festival to Southeast Asia for the first time ever this past January, the powerhouse promoter will bring the three-day festival back to a new venue, Rhythm Park Phuket from January 16-18, 2026. Though lineup details for EDC Thailand 2026 are under wraps at the time of writing, this year’s debut brought a bevy of global superstars to Tha

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the world’s largest dance music festival, officially begins tonight. Those already in Vegas will be able to witness hundreds of artists perform, but those at home can still watch the largest festival live stream in its history, for the first-time ever streaming all eight festival stages across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Lomotif and Roblox. More than 75 cameras will transport viewers at home directly into the heart of EDC Las Ve

For the EDC Las Vegas devoted, the (relatively) new Camp EDC option will remain your most direct mode of access to the daily festivities of the festival itself as well as the activities offered by the Camp including exclusive DJ sets, unique camping experiences with neighbors, and more. However, if you’ve wanted to be closer to the action but couldn’t stomach the idea of camping, Insomniac is offering a new official partner hotel experience in 2023 that should be right up your alley. Hotel EDC,

It’s been four years since Holy Ship! last sailed the open sea, having since transformed to the land-locked Holy Ship! Wrecked in Mexico, an all-inclusive festival at Cancun’s best resorts. Now, Insomniac is announcing a brand new festival on the ocean as EDC goes mobile with EDC Sea, lovingly truncated to just EDSea. EDSea was first teased yesterday on Pasquale and Insomniac’s socials, as well as launching their own social media profiles with a thrilling teaser of boat activities and make-up’d

It’s already time to begin planning for EDC Las Vegas 2026, as today, Insomniac dropped official dates and details for the return of Hotel EDC next year. The powerhouse festival promoter will again team up with music-led destination experience company Vibee to offer the exclusive resort-stay experience during the week of its sold-out flagship Electric Daisy Carnival event, which returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 15-17, 2026. After debuting at the off-strip resort last month, Hot

Insomniac is bringing Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) to Colombia. Moments ago, the powerhouse festival promoter announced on social media that its hallmark event will debut in Medellín, the South American country’s second-largest city, in October 2026. In partnership with Páramo Presenta, a division of the powerful Latin American promoter and Insomniac’s longtime EDC Mexico partner, OCESA, EDC’s signature blend of energetic electronic music and immersive art will take over the Unidad Deportiva

HARD Summer returned to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino this past weekend for its 14th(!) edition and its first ever foray as a 3-day festival. Boasting a stacked lineup featuring some of the biggest names in dance music and hip-hop, this year’s HARD was one for the ages. The stages were epic, the layout was friendly and convenient, the vibes and energy of the crowd were off the charts. Despite the sweltering heat and humidity over the weekend, Insomniac made sure that all it’s headliner

With this year’s edition of EDC Las Vegas in the rearview, Insomniac has continued its tradition of donating hundreds of thousands of dollars in plants and trees to local residents. After the promoter’s flagship festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway came to a close on May 19, Insomniac partnered with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick on Tuesday to give away roughly $200,000 worth of flora used to decorate the event site to county residents, News3 Las Vegas reports. Back for a fi

Insomniac’s premiere trance festival, Dreamstate, is getting even bigger and better this year, relocating to the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. This will be the second Insomniac festival that takes over the space following two years of Day Trip. While the two different festivals take on a decidedly different vibe, the results should be the same, an immaculate seaside experience in an iconic Southern California landscape all while top tier music soundtracks the experience. In addition t

Insomniac has unveiled the full lineup for this year’s edition of Nocturnal Wonderland. The powerhouse promoter’s longest-running festival returns to San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Regional Park for two nights of music and camping this September 13-14. Back for redemption after Nocturnal Wonderland’s scheduled 2024 edition was canceled due to the Southern California wildfires, this year’s event marks 30 years of the foundational SoCal rave. This year’s lineup is stacked with progressive house tit

Insomniac has just dropped the lineup for Nocturnal Wonderland, North America’s longest running rave. Featuring Adventure Club, Armand van Helden, Dillon Francis, Dr. Fresch, Illenium, JSTJR, Lee Foss, Liquid Stranger, Rezz, R3HAB and Yellow Claw, Nocturnal provides another edition of eclectic programming. The main stage will be in full effect; Bassrush and Insomniac Records will be hosting stages as well. Once again taking place at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, Nocturnal remains

If you weren’t at HARD Summer last month, you might have missed that Insomniac dropped the lineup for Escape, North America’s largest Halloween festival. Featuring some of the biggest names in dance music, Escape will have multiple stages dedicated to the best in EDM from main stage, bass, techno and house. This year’s lineup features heavy hitters like Alesso, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Marshmello, Kayzo, Oliver Heldens and a special Deorro b2b Valentino Khan set. Taking place at San Bernardino’s

As the month of January progresses, the lineup drops keep coming at a furious pace. Both Tomorrowland and Movement Detroit just recently dropped their upcoming lineups. However, if you’re Insomniac, and you put on dozens of shows not just in their Southern California homebase, but, increasingly nationwide, lineup announcements are a year round thing. Enter the freshly dropped lineup for Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge. Alice continues down the rabbit hole at the iconic venue in Washington state.

Insomniac has always been synonymous with bringing larger-than-life experiences to Dance music fans. From their flagship Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) to Nocturnal Wonderland, they have dominated the U.S. scene for decades. Now, Insomniac Europe is poised to take things to the next level, with two of the most iconic European events — Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) and A State of Trance (ASOT)— set to expand under their umbrella. A Big Move with ALDA: The 50% Acquisition Back in 2018, Ins

Insomniac and Tomorrowland are teaming up in unprecedented fashion to launch “UNITY,” a new collaborative live experience. After several cryptic social media posts shared by the companies in recent days appeared to hint at a major collaborative announcement, the respective producers of the world’s two largest electronic music festivals shared another joint post today, announcing a mystery experience dubbed “Insomniac x Tomorrowland present UNITY.” Alongside a promo video combining the brand id

Known as one of Insomniac Events' most immersive experiences, Escape Halloween is about to envelop its guests even further into the confines of the underground. In a partnership announced today, the team behind the world's largest Halloween dance music festival will join forces with Boiler Room to program a brand-new, two-day stage experience at this year's event. Revered worldwide as a cultural curator, Boiler Room's alliance with Escape will bring its signature 360° atmosphere to the confines

After many months of waiting, we finally have more details regarding for EDC Thailand! Although we have yet to see a line up, we now know the event takes place at the Boat Avenue Lakefront area of Phuket on January 17th – 19th, 2025. Information on travel, hotels, and other amenities is not yet available, but will eventually be found at thailand.electricdaisycarnival.com. You can signup for more news regarding EDC Thailand here. Pasquale Rotella, owner of Insomniac Events initially reve

Insomniac Events announced today it has acquired the venue previously known as OMNIA San Diego and is set to reopen as NOVA SD, with Tao Group Hospitality as a minority partner. This marks the first business partnership for Insomniac’s Founder and CEO, Pasquale Rotella, and Tao Group Hospitality. Insomniac will manage and operate the San Diego nightclub. The 22,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor space will open its doors this February. NOVA SD will feature an expanded main room dance floor to g

Insomniac is launching in one of Arizona’s top multi-use venues, WestWorld of Scottsdale. The powerhouse dance promoter announced two debut shows from Insomniac Arizona on social media today, including Bassrush Arizona, a showcase from its dubstep-focused events brand, and a “Night Trip” event from its West Coast house music party, Day Trip, landing at the massive open-air venue on consecutive nights this August 15-16. Southwest bassheads are in for booming performances from heavy dubstep tita

What brings warmth to our chilly North American winter is the thrill of Miami Music Week. As that time of year approaches, excitement builds for the legendary pool parties and the incredible music experiences leading up to Ultra Music Festival. The pool parties at the National Hotel are not just events; they are unforgettable gatherings that seamlessly blend world-class electronic music with a luxurious outdoor setting. From March 26th to 30th, immerse yourself in five exhilarating days filled w

This past February, Insomniac launched Lost In Dreams as a vessel for showcasing the next generation of producers who are shaping the sounds of future bass and melodic bass music. It’s an amazing mission statement and a great way for new talent to have representation by one of the most powerful and innovative companies in the music industry. The imprint hosted its first Lost In Dreams festival in Downtown Las Vegas in September, boasting a massive lineup including Seven Lions and Gryffin. Along

In response to a rise in pickpocketing at raves and festivals since the pandemic, Insomniac Events has introduced a new set of security measures aimed at protecting festival goers. Insomniac now checks bags as attendees leave the event, a new yet effective method designed to prevent theft at some of the biggest EDM events. The rave scene in the US has seen a surge in reported thefts. Pickpocketing rings, often working in groups, have targeted festival goers, taking advantage of the packed enviro

The fires that have engulfed the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and surrounding regions for the past week have caused deaths, injuries, and evacuations of over 200,000 residents. Additionally, tens of thousands of properties suffered destructive, economic impact for the Greater LA Metro Area, in particular the Palisades and Altadena areas, with predicted estimates of damage costs going up to $250–275 billion. Los Angeles for many decades has received global recognition for being the world