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Halfmoon Festival Reveals Next Wave of Line-Ups For A Dream Winter Getaway in the Thai Jungle

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Names like Blazy, Blastoyz, Ghost Rider and Reality Test are set to light up the Magical Forest on Koh Phangan from now until December

As Europe heads into winter and the festival calendar quiets down, Thailand’s iconic Halfmoon Festival is heating up and offering the perfect way to escape it all. From now through December 2025, Koh Phangan’s open-air jungle celebration will host a fresh run of bi-weekly shows featuring major international talent including WHITENO1SE, Blazy, Querox Berg, Ghost Rider, Blastoyz, Silver Panda, Mr.Black, Blanka, Ranji, Tezla, Reality Test, IRA, Tali Muss, Don’t Blink, Dirty Andy and Javier Gonzalez.

As the northern hemisphere heads into cold, grey months, Halfmoon offers the perfect alternative with sunshine, sea views, incredible music and a global community of like-minded travellers. Over more than two decades, Halfmoon Festival has been a bucket list getaway bridging international electronic culture with local artistry, spectacular visual performance and soul-stirring and spiritual celebration. For content creators, travel influencers, music lovers and thrill-seekers alike, this is the ultimate winter destination.

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With its unique two-day format and famously high definition and super sized production, all in idyllic island setting, Halfmoon Festival has long offered one of the most transportive dance music experiences in the world. From beach bliss to forest rave, each edition kicks off at the stunning Harmony Beach Club where you ease in with beachside beats, fire dancers and exotic performers, making for plenty of daytime fun. There are pool parties, games and endless tropical cocktails to enjoy as the sun sets over the Gulf of Thailand and leads into day two. 

The second night then transforms the Magical Forest into a surreal nighttime playground. Surrounded by palms and jungle canopy, three custom-built stages – The Prime Stage, G Floor, and The Cave – are all curated with their own soundtrack and host everything from melodic techno and psychedelic trance to house, indie, hip-hop and experimental live sets. Fire shows, LED visuals and vivid production make this a vibrant, sensory stimulating rave like no other.

With over 2,000 accommodation options on the island ranging from beachside bungalows to luxury resorts, Koh Phangan offers easy access to wellness retreats, waterfalls, hiking, local markets and the festival itself. Daily ferries from Koh Samui and a growing number of direct flights into Surat Thani and Samui Airport mean it’s never been easier to escape to paradise.

For full artist lineups, ticket packages and travel tips heads to www.halfmoonfestival.com

For more information about this unreal weekend experience visit halfmoonfestival.com.

Blacklist Festival Unveils Full Lineup for 2025 Edition at Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen

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New Additions Include Whales, Bou B2B Hedex, Flowidus, Holy Goof, Koven, VISSA’s floor takeover and more

Date: 11th October, 2025

Location: Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen 

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Germany’s Blacklist Festival cements its place as the premier bass event of the year, unveiling the full lineup for its highly anticipated return to Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen on October 11, 2025. Following an already explosive phase one reveal, the final additions bring even more global firepower across dubstep, trap, drum and bass, bass house and beyond. In all, over 50 acts will serve up 12 hours of music across four high-production stages for 7,000 bass fans from across the world. It’s an unmissable day of immersive production, heavyweight sets and unmatched atmosphere in an industrial temple of sound.

Newly announced highlights include Whales bringing his melodic-meets-heavy bass sound to the Blacklist stage, Bou B2B Hedex, who are two of the most in-demand DnB producers and team up for an explosive b2b, while high-octane energy comes from Australian / New Zealand drum & bass duo Flowidus, marking their only announced European date of the year so far.

Elsewhere, multi-genre maverick Holy Goof promises his signature bassline and UKG hybrid sounds, Koven is a cinematic UK powerhouse known for electric live sets that collide trap, bass, house and drum & bass, and Mozey, Used and Murdock represent the cutting edge of the drum & bass underground. 

There will also be a special floor takeover by ultimate rave practitioners VISSA featuring a genre-blurring mix of talent and collectives including Autodrive, Hammerhead, Explorers of the Internet, EH!DE, Terminite, Gladde Palling, Different Heaven, Dubtendo and STVG.

These names join a stacked lineup that already features Black Tiger Sex Machine, Sullivan King, DJ Snake presents: The Outlaw, Habstrakt, Code: Pandorum, Reaper, Modestep (Classics Set) and many more.

Known for championing both mainstage heavy-hitters and forward-thinking underground artists, Blacklist has grown into a cultural movement for the European bass community. Each year it transforms Turbinenhalle into a true bass haven with smart curation and mind-bending lights and visuals on a scale that cannot be experienced anywhere else. 

Tickets are now available, starting from 45€, with VIP options also on offer. For the full lineup, travel info, and more visit https://blacklist-festival.com

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Bootshaus Cologne announces action-packed Autumn and Winter events schedule

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Dates: September – December
Location: Cologne, Germany
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Events including Meduza, Above & Beyond, Unreal WKND, elrow, Nibirii w. Oguz, Kevin de Fries, Kölsch, Blacklist Festival and more

Germany’s world-renowned Bootshaus is gearing up for a typically fiery Autumn/Winter season packed with genre-defying sounds and boundary-pushing lineups. Across multiple sounds and scenes from melodic house to techno, hardstyle, bass, dubstep and more, Bootshaus continues its legacy of delivering unmatched and uncompromising energy and cutting-edge artists in an industrial-chic setting.

Since its rebirth in 2005 after originally being founded in 1991 as Warehouse, Bootshaus has become celebrated not just as a nightclub, but as an electronic music institution. There are no VIPs, no bottle service, no posers and no nonsense but affordable tickets and a powerhouse roster of in-house brands like Loonyland, Blacklist, Unreal, and Nibirii. 

The venue consistently delivers immersive experiences that blur the lines between club night and theatrical production, all housed in a converted shipyard warehouse with three distinct spaces: the cavernous main room, the gritty BLCKBX and the intimate Dreherei, each outfitted with state-of-the-art sound systems from Funktion-One to Seeburg Audio and spectacular visual effects, including strobes, lasers, flamethrowers and more.

Highlights of the new season include 19 September with chart topping Italian house outfit Meduza and 26 and 27 September when Unreal WKND offers two back-to-back nights of relentless hard techno. 

Into October, Marten Lou (112) x Solar offer more crossover dance sounds,  two genre legends Hakke & Paul Elstak invite you to dive deep into high-impact hardstyle. On the 17th of October, Hardstyle returns with Hardbrake’s high-voltage rhythms to rev up your weekend, the 18th is Nibirii featuring Oguz for a dark, atmospheric hard techno showcase featuring one of the most intriguing names in the scene. 

14th November is Chrome, a night inspired by the raw, unfiltered energy of Berghain-style techno, 15th is Wonderful Days, a throwback event revisiting acts and anthems for retro lovers.

On 5th December, global legends Above & Beyond mark a spectacular shift to melodic, euphoric techno and on 12th December, Elrow brings a crazy, immersive and colourful carnival to town then on 13th Kevin de Vries and Kölsch serve up emotive house and tech-house magic.

Bootshaus’s fearless approach has earned it unparalleled acclaim and it continues to rank among the world’s top clubs

Events List

19.09 Meduza
26.09 Unreal WKND

27.09 Unreal WKND
02.10 Marten Lou (112) x (Solar)

04.10 Tchami b2b AC Slater

10.10 Hakke & Paul Elstak

11.10 Blacklist Festival
17.10 Hardbrake

18.10.Nibirii w. Oguz
14.11 Chrome
15.11 Wonderful Days
05.12 Above & Beyond
12.12 Elrow
13.12 Kevin de Vries / Kölsch

New Music Venue ’77’ Set To Launch in Marylebone This September with 550 Capacity

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7 Will Bring Super-Club Level Sound and Light To An Intimate Subterranean Space Beneath The BoTree, Marylebone 

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This September sees the launch of 77; a new nightlife and event space hidden beneath the streets of Central London. Purpose-built for sound, design and experience, the 550-capacity space brings together world-class music, advanced technology and attentive hospitality in an intimate setting. The venue officially opens to the public on Friday, 26 September.

77 is designed to make music an experience you feel as much as hear. Its L-Acoustics sound system complete with KS21 subs delivers warmth and clarity throughout the room, while a high-spec visual set-up, including Robe lighting, lasers, CO2 jets, strobes and LED screens, creates a fully immersive environment. A split-level layout features an upper mezzanine with VIP tables spread across both floors, each with direct views of the floor and full-service hospitality.

Eniz Hilmi, Director of Music, says: “We’ve designed 77 to deliver the same world class production experience you’d expect from a huge venue, whilst ensuring the connection between the artist and the audience is at the forefront. Our focus is on creating a one-of-a-kind experience where both DJs and live acts can truly connect with the crowd. We’re also encouraging artists to play extended sets, and in some cases, even all night long, something DJs rarely get the chance to do in London, giving artists freedom to tell a full story with their music, while fans get to experience them in a way they can’t anywhere else in the city.”

The venue is fully soundproofed and acoustically treated, making it an adaptable setting for club nights, album launches, fashion events and brand activations. Every detail, from the modular design to the service style, has been shaped to heighten connection between artists and audiences.

Behind 77 is a team of industry leaders: Jonathan Wade, nightlife veteran and former Tao Group executive; Eniz Hilmi, tastemaker and programmer with credits across Rinse FM, Mas Tiempo and a host of major UK festivals; and Sebastian Banovic, hospitality operator with experience across some of London’s most iconic venues including KOKO, The Roof Gardens and Tramp. Together, they’ve turned an idea into a cultural movement, creating a space where music, people and culture stand together on equal footing.

For more information and to be the first to hear about artist announcements head to; 77london.com and follow 77 here @seventyseven77ldn

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DHB Portugal returns for third edition at Costa da Caparica

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The 3-day festival will return this month with artists like Dennis Cruz, Jamie Jones, Alex Wann, Rossi. and more

Date: 19th-21st September
Location: Irmão, Costa da Caparica
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DHB Portugal is back and bigger than ever. From September 19th – 21st, 2025, the iconic beachside venue Irmão, Costa da Caparica, will once again host an unforgettable weekend celebration of music, community, and art.

Now in its third edition, DHB Portugal has become a must-attend gathering for music lovers from around the world. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, the festival offers more than just music; it’s an immersive journey of sound, dance, and connection.

Attendees can look forward to a carefully curated lineup featuring some of the most exciting names in electronic music including Francis Mercier, Dennis Cruz, Jamie Jones, Adam Ten, Ahmed Spins, Alex Wann, Rossi. and Ben Sterling to name just a few.

Alongside the music, the 2025 edition will feature a large-scale production with live performers, creative stage design, brand activations, pop-up shops, makeup artists, and more, transforming the beach into a vibrant playground of culture and expression.

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From deep grooves, creating the perfect soundtrack by the sea, to a unique community that has come to define the DHB experience, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable closing to the summer season.

“This isn’t just an event; it’s a gathering of over 40 different nationalities” said the organisers of DHB Portugal, “Every year, we aim to create a space where people can connect, dance, and share moments they’ll never forget”.

Tickets for DHB Portugal 2025 are on sale now, with additional details to be announced soon. For more information and announcements, visit www.deephousebible.com

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Pacha Ibiza Unveils New Year’s Eve with Music On

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Before an unforgettable year comes to a close, Pacha Ibiza will host a New Year’s Eve celebration like no other with the legendary Music On making an unmissable return for one night only. On Tuesday 31 December, house and techno powerhouse Marco Carola leads an irresistible lineup featuring a back-to-back set from Nic Fanciulli and Franky Rizardo, plus UK trailblazers Mason Collective for what will be a world-class night of music.

This exclusive NYE edition follows another unforgettable summer residency where Music On cemented its place as the island’s definitive house and techno experience. From May through October, Carola and an expertly curated roster of global talent turned Friday nights at Pacha Ibiza into a ritual for dedicated electronic music lovers. Now, Music On returns to close out the year in signature style with its deep grooves and cutting-edge sounds all night long.

Italian legend Marco Carola will once again guide the dancefloor with his distinctive brand of rolling tech house. Joining him is a special back-to-back from two titans of modern house: Nic Fanciulli, the Grammy-nominated UK tastemaker known for his fresh selections, and Franky Rizardo, whose groove-driven style and dancefloor instinct have earned him a loyal global following. Rounding out the night are the red-hot Mason Collective, Manchester’s genre-blurring trio bringing big energy and bold, bass-heavy beats.

Expect a night of pure rhythm, elevated production and a dancefloor full of global party people ready to usher in 2026 in unique Pacha Ibiza fashion.

Mysteryland closes chapter in spectacular fashion with iconic end show

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A new concept will launch in 2027 

Mysteryland concluded its final edition in its current iconic form last night with a breathtaking, fully integrated grand finale featuring 800 drones. Next year, the festival will take a creative break, returning in 2027 with a brand-new concept. This year, Mysteryland welcomed 100,000 visitors from 81 countries. The redesigned mainstage was the largest to date, built in the shape of an arena where guests danced on and around the dancefloor across four levels. Tens of thousands gathered around the iconic pyramid, forming a pulsating sea of collective energy. 

This year’s final show was more immersive and expansive than ever before: 800 drones, fireworks, lasers, video, lights, and sound were choreographed into a 15-minute spectacle where every element seamlessly merged into one another. The sky above the pyramid transformed into a living canvas, as the crowd was enveloped in 360 degrees of fireworks and visual effects. New this year was the narrative character of the end show, centered around themes of love and connection. The result was a total spectacle – unprecedented in scale – that once again pushed the boundaries of festival production. The show was developed in collaboration with partner AB InBev / BUD. 

Sander Vermeulen, Creative Director of Mysteryland:

“We wanted to close this chapter of Mysteryland with a finale bigger than ever before: a show centered around love and connection. What we’ve created here with Mysteryland is about complete integration. Drones, lasers, video, fireworks, and sound all speak to one another, forming a single visual and musical story. It’s no longer just about the technology; it’s about what happens when everything truly comes together.” 

As always, this edition featured some of today’s biggest names alongside legendary acts. From Hardwell and Marlon Hoffstadt to trance icons Paul van Dyk and Eric Prydz, from FISHER to techno artists like Indira Paganotto, Adriatique, SNTS, Patrick Mason, and rising talent Benwal. The Dutch urban scene was also strongly represented, with fan favorites like Ronnie Flex and Broederliefde. New hosts this year included the beloved Bloemendaal beach club Woodstock ‘69, Radio De Koperen Hond, Indira Paganotto’s ARTCORE, and Amsterdam’s iconic nightclub Shelter. Longtime collaborators such as Vunzige Deuntjes, JOY, Trance Energy, Paardenrave, and Nachtcollege also returned. 

Mysteryland 2025 marked the final edition in its current iconic form. After a creative break in 2026, the organization will return in 2027 with a renewed concept – once again redefining the boundaries of music, creativity, and experience. Visitors can now pre-register via Mysteryland. The full end show will be available soon on Mysteryland’s YouTube channel. See first snippets here 

Best images from Nibirii Festival 2025

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The fifth edition of Nibirii Festival wrapped up at the scenic Dürener Badesee, hosted by Bootshaus Cologne. Over three days from August 22 – 24, 2025, more than 50,000 music lovers enjoyed five stages featuring techno, GOA, drum & bass, Afro and Melodic House, with Saturday completely sold out. A new dedicated stage for Afro and Melodic House made its debut, and over 100 artists performed, marking a new attendance record.

Set against golden beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush surroundings, Nibirii continues to combine top-tier production with an intimate, boutique festival vibe. Organiser Tom Thomas summed it up: “Nibirii is about more than music. It’s about connection, energy, and celebrating life.”

Early bird tickets for the next edition, August 28 – 30, 2026, are already on sale at nibirii.com.

Here’s a look at some of the best moments from the weekend:

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MOGA Essaouira completes full lineup for sixth edition in Morocco

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MOGA FESTIVAL

October 1 – 5 2025

Essaouira, Morocco

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MOGA Essaouira, one of the world’s leading boutique festivals and late summer getaways, completes its eclectic line up for 2025 edition

with new additions all adding extra depth and breadth to an already cultured line up. They include techno innovator Dorian Craft, Spanish house star Enzo Leep, Carpets and Snares label and record store boss Jorge Caiado, inventive tech house titan Luca Saporito (Audiofly), Items & Things’s dark minimal and disco queen Magda, Scorpios Mykonos and Bodrum resident Rita Soko and many more, with over 70 artists confirmed to perform at the festival. These latest names are in addition to the likes of the already revealed Apollonia, Bonobo, Cabanne, DJ Tennis, Folamour, Janeret, Patrick Mason, Saiorse and many more.

MOGA Festival is the ultimate destination festival for music lovers and cultural explorers alike. Set against the stunning backdrop of Essaouira, one of Morocco’s most underrated coastal gems, MOGA offers far more than just music – it is a full spectrum of experiences for all of the senses. Think golden beaches, Atlantic ocean breezes and sun-drenched afternoons that stretch deep into hedonistic nights which mean this boutique gathering allows you to extend your summer in style. The vibrant local culture of Essaouira is blended with a finely curated, eclectic soundtrack of house, electronic, Afro and global grooves so whether you’re dancing in the medina, soaking up sunset sessions by the sea, or connecting with the global MOGA tribe, this is a journey for mind, body and soul. 

The new additions have in part been curated by house music connoisseurs Deeproot, Bedouin Saga and Life & Death and bring even more depth to the lineup, favouring the underground with a focus on musical storytelling and organic grooves. These artists will soundtrack a truly unique experience across four distinct stages: Main, Garden, Wild, and Terrace, with each offering a different sonic journey beneath Essaouira’s sun and stars.

Running for five days, MOGA kicks off with its beloved OFF program on October 1–2 which has an array of free daytime activities, intimate parties and cultural activities scattered throughout the city’s historic medina. From October 3–5, the action shifts to Hôtel le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa, where the IN program takes over with full production, over 70 artists, two pools, four immersive stages and a palm-lined oasis perfect for dancing, connection and exploration.

Inspired by its surroundings, MOGA combines global electronic music with local rhythms, celebrating Essaouira’s rich Gnawa heritage and Atlantic soul. Like its sister edition in Caparica, Portugal, MOGA Essaouira also includes a holistic program of wellness sessions, creative workshops, culinary pop-ups, and artistic installations and is expected to welcome 16,000 attendees from around the world. 

FULL LINEUP

II FACES – ADASSIYA (LIVE) – ANTON – ANZAR – APOLLONIA – ARAPU – ARYMÉ – AVANGART TABLDOT – AVÖ – AWEN – BALOO – BARON – BEDOUIN – BONOBO – CABANNE – CHOUJAA – DANIEL BELL – DAOX – DEATRA – DJ TENNIS – DJUDAH – DJ SMEMO – DJ SWEET6TEEN – DORIAN CRAFT – ELISE  JILIAN – ENZO LEEP – FELIX ID – FOLAMOUR – GARRETT DAVID (LIVE) – GIU NUNEZ – HOLLY MOLLY – JANERET – JAWORA – JC [HoMe] – JNJS – JORGE CAIADO – JUSTIN SHAFFER – KOSH (LIVE) – LATO – LIVER J – LUCA SAPORITO (AUDIOFLY) – MAGA – MAGDA – MAGUPI (LIVE) – MANUEL COTTA – MASSALA – ME.DI – MIISHU – MILUHSKA – MIROLOJA – MOBLACK – MOLYNESS – NEYL & NADRUMS (LIVE) – NATHABES – NITEFREAK – NOMADS – OSFUR – PATRICK MASON – PRASLEA – PRIKU – RAMYEN – RITA SOKO – SAADOON – SAFAR – SAIORSE – STEVE O’SULLIVAN – THOMAS MELCHIOR – TOMAS STATION – UVITA – YAYA (MA) – ZEINA – ZULU NAWFEL

Marquee Nightclub Unveils Next Chapter with Stunning Remodels in New York and Las Vegas

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Tao Group Hospitality announces the highly anticipated debut of the newly remodelled Marquee Nightclub New York followed by the grand reopening of the reimagined Marquee Nightclub Las Vegas. These transformative renovations mark a bold new era for the iconic nightlife brand, blending cutting-edge design, world-class entertainment, and an elevated guest experience in two of the world’s most dynamic nightlife capitals.

Marquee New York will reopen this September after undergoing its third complete renovation in 22 years. 

Designed in partnership with Jack Hotho, the redesign is both a tribute to the original Marquee and a forward-thinking update built with today’s audience in mind. The space has been completely gutted and reimagined to feel warm, music-driven, and content-focused—highlighted by an upgraded LED system,  immersive visual technology and a more expansive dance floor. Rich dark oak finishes and subtle purple accents bring depth and a moody elegance to the room. Above all, the renovation is an ode to New York, rooted in listening to what the crowd wanted and delivering a refreshed, future-ready Marquee with an artist line-up that includes Steve Aoki, Kaskade, Oliver Heldens, Francis Mercier, Chris Lorenzo, Elderbrook, and more.

Hot on the heels of the New York debut, Marquee Las Vegas will reopen this October, revealing a dramatic transformation of  the main room of its legendary multi-level venue inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The remodel will introduce next-generation audiovisual technology with a high-resolution, 1.5 ton monolith LED screen, a moving LED centrepiece and an enhanced lighting and laser rig to bring festival-style production to the main room. Drawing inspiration from the amethyst stone, the space now features custom metallic wall coverings, bronze mirror panels, and lush burgundy and champagne velvets, all designed to let the music and visuals take the spotlight. Headliners at Marquee Las Vegas include Fisher, Alesso, Steve Aoki, Pauly D, Loud Luxury, Benny Benassi, Cedric Gervais, Claptone and more.

“Marquee has always been synonymous with energy, music, and unforgettable moments,” said Noah Tepperberg, Co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality. “It’s more than a nightclub, it’s a cultural touchpoint that’s evolved with the times while staying rooted in the pulse of nightlife. With these remodels, we’re honoring the legacy of the brand while elevating every detail to meet the evolving expectations of our guests.”

Jason Strauss, Co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality, added: “We’ve reimagined both Marquee New York and Marquee Las Vegas to deliver next-level experiences that reflect the future of nightlife. From design to technology to service, every element has been thoughtfully considered to raise the bar once again. We couldn’t be more excited to unveil this next chapter in two cities that mean so much to the brand.”

The updated venues will continue to host performances from the world’s top DJs and artists, paired with Tao Group’s signature hospitality and a renewed focus on immersive, experiential design.