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Folamour, Seth Troxler and Jamie 3:26 to headline Balagan World’s biggest open-air event on Brussels canalside

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The Brussels collective takes over a 5,000-capacity site at Quai de Heembeek on the Port of Brussels for a day of house music on Saturday 29 August 2026 – its largest production to date

Brussels collective Balagan World has revealed the line-up for its largest event to date, a 5,000-capacity open-air on the Port of Brussels canalside at Quai de Heembeek on Saturday 29 August 2026, headlined by Folamour, Seth Troxler and Jamie 3:26.

Headlining is Folamour, one of the most distinctive and sought-after names in European house music following standout performances at Coachella, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland among many more. Seth Troxler, the Detroit-born party starter and Grammy-nominated producer for his collaboration with Diplo brings his characteristic deep knowledge and ability to move between underground sounds with equal authority. Completing the international headline trio is Jamie 3:26, a true legend of Chicago house whose roots in the music run as deep as anyone.

Two Belgian names complete the bill. TOOLATE Groove is a Brussels producer whose soulful, jazz-inflected house has picked up wide support in the industry, while Rozental, a Balagan World resident has become one of the more compelling figures in the country’s current electronic landscape.

Quai de Heembeek is a working stretch of the Port of Brussels, industrial, waterside, and a long way from a conventional festival field. It is the kind of site Balagan World has built its reputation on, following the collective’s first open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025 and marking a significant step up in production scale.

Founded by Brussels friends Johan Kirszner and Alon Zur, Balagan World has since expanded from Brussels to Paris, Milan and London.

Alon Zur, co-founder of Balagan World, said: “After a first successful open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025, Balagan World is taking a new step with a larger-scale production in the heart of the Port of Brussels. Quai de Heembeek will offer a unique industrial setting by the water for a day dedicated to house music.”

Tickets are available now via Xceed

Bateleur Festival Crete takes over a five-star resort with open-air parties, wellness and international DJs

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A new destination festival format arrives in Crete as Bateleur takes over an entire five-star resort in Elounda from October 22 to October 25, 2026 for a 500-capacity house music experience unlike any other. Bringing together international DJs, a full wellness programme and five-star hospitality, Bateleur creates a fully immersive weekend where the resort itself becomes the festival, set against one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful coastlines.

Unlike festivals hosted at hotels or resorts, Bateleur takes over the entire property, creating a private environment exclusively for its guests. Accommodation, music programming, wellness and hospitality are designed as one continuous experience, allowing the weekend to unfold organically from poolside afternoons and private beach sessions to open-air parties that continue through to sunrise.

Music sits at the heart of Bateleur, but the experience extends far beyond the dance floor, with a full wellness programme which includes yoga, sound healing, ice baths, workshops and more, creating a balance between celebration and relaxation throughout the weekend.

Leading the first artist announcement is Dennis Ferrer, the New York house music pioneer whose career has helped define the sound of underground house music across three decades. He is joined by Rafael, whose deep, groove-led sets draw on the classic house sound of Chicago, alongside his recently launched label Cheetah Print. OMRI. brings his own distinctive take on house music, with the artist also behind Collecting Dots, a new label quickly establishing its presence within the scene.

Located in Elounda, the resort is just 45 minutes from Heraklion Airport in one of the most exclusive corners of the Greek island. The town is known for its impossibly clear water, dramatic landscape and some of the finest resort properties in the Mediterranean.

Nearby attractions include the traditional fishing village of Plaka, the submerged ruins of the ancient city of Olous, the secluded Kolokytha Beach and a picturesque harbour lined with seafood tavernas, cafés and bars, with plenty to explore. 

Taking place in October after summer crowds have gone, Bateleur promises a new, truly intimate way to experience a music festival like never before. 

More information and tickets can be found at https://festival-bateleur.com/

HAAi, Daniel Avery, Erol Alkan, Sofia Kourtesis Announced for PHILLGOOD Electronic Music Stage, PHILLRAVE

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17 – 19 July | 19:00 – 01:30 

Rowing Canal, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

PHILLGOOD is stepping into its next phase. Alongside a new wave of artists, the festival has announced a third stage dedicated entirely to electronic music, expanding its eclectic programming across 17–19 July at Plovdiv’s Rowing Canal. The 2026 edition now unfolds across three distinct spaces: the main PHILLGOOD Stage, the leftfield PHILLCOOL, and the newly launched electronic hub, PHILLRAVE.

Designed as a home for electronic music and contemporary club culture, PHILLRAVE brings together internationally recognised artists from across techno, acid, house and leftfield electronic scenes. Opening night sees Acid Arab, Daniel Avery and Erol Alkan set the tone, joined by Ison. On 18 July, the focus shifts to forward-facing club sounds with Sofia Kourtesis, HAAi, Bulgarian favourite KiNK and Raredub. The final night closes with Kelly Lee Owens, Pretty Girl, Swimming Paul and Liubo Ursiny, bringing the stage to a close with immersive, dance-led sets.

Alongside the new stage, PHILLGOOD has announced a further wave of artists across its already revealed programming, continuing to expand its musical scope. The festival’s growing international profile is reflected in its audience, with over 25% of tickets already sold outside Bulgaria, including attendees travelling from across Europe as well as Iceland, China, Mexico, Brazil and Kazakhstan, positioning Plovdiv firmly on the global summer festival map.

On the PHILLGOOD main stage, new additions join The Cure, Gorillaz, Moby and Wolf Alice. British indie mainstays The Subways arrive on 17 July with their high-energy live show and sharp guitar hooks. Son Lux take the stage on the final day, bringing their cinematic blend of electronics, post-rock and experimental composition, while Los Bitchos appear on 18 July with their vibrant, instrumental surf-exotica sound that has made them a consistent festival favourite.

PHILLCOOL continues to champion cult, modern and genre-defying artists. Highlights include a rare appearance from Bulgarian pioneers KLAS, marking 40 years on the country’s music scene, alongside contemporary acts such as Bulgarian Cartrader, Zhluch & Gena, Jin Monic, Lunikk and Hug or Handshake, offering a snapshot of Bulgaria’s current independent landscape.

More details about the program and festival format are available at https://phillgood.ink/ Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketstation.bg. 

LINE UP
THE CURE. GORILLAZ. MOBY. SUEDE. WOLF ALICE. SLEAFORD MODS. KNEECAP. EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN. THIEVERY CORPORATION. SON LUX. DANIEL AVERY. EROL ALKAN. KELLY LEE OWENS. LOS BITCHOS. KADEBOSTANY. ACID ARAB. KINK. HAAI. SOFIA KOURTESIS. PERTURBATOR. APACHE & BRASS ORCHESTRA. THE SUBWAYS. JUST MUSTARD. KLAS ISON. ALI, HAYES & Y, КЛАС, PRETTY GIRL. SWIMMING PAUL. BULGARIAN CARTRADER. ГЕНА / ЖЛЪЧ. LIUBO URSINY. LUNIKK. RAREDUB. HUG OR HANDSHAKE. JIN MONIC

PhillGood Festival
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Higher Love Malta Unveils Epic First Names for 2026 Edition

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After a sold old debut, the second edition raises the bar with Josh Baker, Prospa, Gene On Earth, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles and more set to play in 2026

29 April – 4 May

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Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026. Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night. 

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavours and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon. 

Sign up now at wearehigherlove.com, with tickets on sale on Tuesday, 13th January.