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What’s happening in electronic music — right now
Hand-picked headlines across festivals, culture, tech and releases. Updated for mid-2025.
Breaking now
Tomorrowland 2025 goes ahead after mainstage fire
After a fire destroyed the iconic Mainstage, organisers confirmed the festival would still open on time with a rebuilt set-up.
New Tomorrowland main stage used parts from Metallica’s tour
Elements of Metallica’s high-tech rig were repurposed to fast-track Tomorrowland’s replacement main stage after the blaze.
Top 100 DJs Awards head to Ibiza’s [UNVRS] for 2025
For the first time, the ceremony lands in Ibiza on Sep 30, with fundraising for Bridges for Music.
Festivals & line-ups
ADE 2025 reveals 250+ artists in first drop
The city-wide conference and festival (Oct 22–26) leads with Black Coffee, Skepta, Helena Hauff, Octo Octa, KI/KI, DVS1 and more.
A’DAM Tower venues drop full ADE programmes
The Loft, Shelter and MADAM confirm five days of takeovers, sunrise sets and label showcases during ADE.
Awakenings Festival 2025 announces full line-up
Hilvarenbeek welcomes Richie Hawtin, Indira Paganotto, DJ Nobu, FJAAK, Adam Beyer, VTSS, Kettama, and more across July 11–13.
Monegros Desert Festival confirms 22-hour marathon
Laurent Garnier, Pendulum, Richie Hawtin and 150+ artists take over Spain’s desert rave on Jul 26, 2025.
EXIT confirms 2025 will be final edition in Serbia
The award-winning Novi Sad festival says its 25th birthday edition (Jul 10–13) will be its last in Serbia amid ongoing pressures.
Industry & culture shifts
Amsterdam’s A10 Highway Rave makes history
For the city’s 750th anniversary, a motorway became a sanctioned dancefloor — a landmark moment for club culture in public spaces.
Over 50 artists withdraw from Sónar 2025
Cancellations follow calls to distance from KKR; Sónar issued statements outlining its position and support actions.
Top 100 Festivals 2025: Tomorrowland tops the poll
The public vote crowns Belgium’s giant No.1 again, with Ultra Miami and UNTOLD rounding out the top three.
New music & charts
Charlotte de Witte reworks Scoop’s ‘Drop It’
The Époque release revives a 1999 rave staple with a peak-time techno twist — out now across platforms.
Beatport mid-year: top-selling tracks, artists & labels
Afro house, Latin-driven grooves and hard techno surge; the store reveals who dominated H1 2025.
Tours & live updates
ADE 2025 first names via Resident Advisor
RA’s roundup confirms 250+ acts with CCL, DVS1, livwutang, Skepta, Helena Hauff and more across 200+ venues.
Autechre announce four-date European run
Warp reveals August shows in Amsterdam, Helsinki, Warsaw and Berlin, ahead of autumn UK/NA dates.
fabric upgrades iconic Room 1 BodyKinetic floor
First refresh since 1999 adds new Powersoft tech and accessibility features for bass you can feel.
Brand collabs & partnerships
UNTOLD × ZAMNA launch global 2025 partnership
A Zamna takeover hits UNTOLD’s Galaxy Stage this August, with more co-branded events teased.
Top 100 DJs 2025 voting now open
Public voting runs through Sep 10. The awards show debuts in Ibiza on Sep 30.
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