STREAMING AND NFT PLATFORM MYX AIMS TO SHAKE UP MUSIC DISTRIBUTION WITH BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Artists will be able to Create, Collaborate, Connect and Stream on Myx 

Myx is a game-changing new platform that allows artists to take back control of music distribution. Built with blockchain technology that far outstrips any other Web3 music platform out there, it bridges the gap between both artists and fans as they create, collaborate and connect on a new and level playing field. Most importantly, Myx allows earnings to go back to artists. 

Myx is currently available and in soft launch phase - allowing artists ownership of their own music, distribution ownership and revenues, create NFTs for tracks, or even break down vocals, instrumentals and beats as their own NFTs. Streaming on Myx is due for launch in the second quarter of 2022. 

Decentralised streaming on Myx allows artists to earn up to three times as much as Spotify from streaming their music, with uncapped revenue potential. Artists can release unlimited tracks and collections as single (1/1) or multiple edition NFTs on Polygon and have them instantly and automatically be created and listed for sale on OpenSea, Web3’s most liquid marketplace, and customise secondary sales royalties so fees are earned whenever NFTs are traded in the future.

Artists can collaborate through a revolutionary Myx feature called Pods, which allows fans to invest and earn alongside their favourite artists. It is a tool that allows for multiple owners of music to collaborate and earn together on the economics and governance of that music. For example all tracks in a Pod when streamed on Myx earns revenue, all owners of that Pods token (“media fractions”) receive the revenue proportional to their Pod ownership. The same goes with NFT sales.


Harrison $First, one of over 150 artists already using the platform and its unique Pod feature, and says, "The most fascinating thing about Myx at this stage, seems to be their pod feature. I think this will give artists the opportunity to turn their music into a high commodity asset.”

On top of this, Music NFTs on Myx include proof of authority and digital signature, and files are encrypted using the utmost security and stored with IPFS, a Web3 file storage system that helps fight piracy. 

Myx artist Karyuu says, "I've been in the industry for a long time, and I've never seen an idea like this before. This is finally a fresh upgrade in the industry. It's clear to me this will be something huge, which finally brings together artists and listeners." 

All this is available in one easy-to-use platform that puts the power back in the hands of artists, rethinks existing revenue streams and reimagines new ones, and encourages real community amongst fans and creators.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS DAILY STAGE PROGRAMMING

Ultra Music Festival is incredibly honored to present the highly-anticipated performance of one of the most iconic artists in electronic music history as Sunday’s closing act

Main Stage closing sets from Kygo and Illenium

A State Of Trance celebrates 10 year Ultra anniversary with the worldwide debut of Armin van Buuren B2B Reinier Zonneveld [Live]

Carl Cox closes out all three nights of RESISTANCE Megastructure, debuting his 3-hour Hybrid Live set on Saturday

Dirty Workz curates Ultra’s first hardstyle stage featuring special ‘Coone Presents 15 YRS DWX’ performance

Boris Brejcha hosts his FCKNG SERIOUS stage for the first time in America

Live Stage closing sets from Pendulum, KSHMR [The Live Experience], and SLANDER in the duo’s first-ever live Ultra performance

Curated stages from GUD VIBRATIONS, STMPD RCRDS, and RESISTANCE

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Ultra Music Festival has unveiled daily stage programming for its celebrated return to the iconic Bayfront Park from March 25 - 27, 2022.

In addition to hosting the festival’s mysterious final closing act on Sunday, Ultra’s Main Stage will also welcome stadium-smashing end-of-night performances from superstar DJs Kygo and Illenium. The Main Stage will additionally feature high-octane heavy-hitters including David Guetta, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Alesso, Oliver Heldens, Afrojack, and Vini Vici, as well as the worldwide debut of Vintage Culture b2b Claptone, and humping beats from heralded selectors like FISHER, Tchami, and ACRAZE.

The Live Stage will host a plethora of dynamic performances, with Friday’s roster including Pendulum’s genre-crossing set, Alison Wonderland’s spellbinding magic, SVDDEN DEATH Presents VOYD's audio-visual experience, Sullivan King’s rock-fueled, guitar-centric live set, and Ookay’s multi-faceted show featuring dancers, inflatables, live instrumentation, and choreography. Saturday will close with KSHMR’s special rendition of The Live Experience, preceded by Madeon’s mesmerizing live performance, SOFI TUKKER’s inclusive, feel-good dance party, and Gareth Emery’s exclusive global debut of his Analog album and live show. Sunday will commence with SLANDER’s first-ever live Ultra performance alongside their pop singer-songwriter collaborator Dylan Matthew, which will follow debut festival sets from creative polymath Oliver Tree and singer-songwriter-producer Elohim.

The Worldwide Stage will kick off on Friday with Armin van Buuren’s world-famous A State of Trance hosting its 10th Ultra Music Festival takeover featuring two special performances from the ASOT founder: he and Reinier Zonneveld will play their first ever b2b set off the back of their new single “Dance Again,” followed by an unforgettable closing set from Armin himself. Additionally, trance lovers can catch Friday performances from industry trendsetters like Vini Vici,Gareth Emery,Andrew Rayel, Aly & Fila, Sander van Doorn, and Avira.

Saturday and Sunday's Worldwide Stage programming will see a deluge of bass-rattling performances, including headlining sets by Knife Party and Zeds Dead, a thunderous performance from Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, melodic bass stylings from Seven Lions, the Ultra debut of Kannibalen label heads Black Tiger Sex Machine, JOYRYDE and Ghastly’s rip-roaring b2b set as GHOST RYDR, and sizzling sets from Whethan, Kill The Noise, 4B b2b SAYMYNAME, Krewella, Slushii, Whipped Cream, Wax Motif, Roni Size, Mija b2b GG Magree, Hybrid Minds, and A Hundred Drums.

Carl Cox has been curating his own stage at Ultra Music Festival since 2005, and this year his iconic RESISTANCE MegaStructure will expand to take place over all three festival days for the first time ever at Bayfront Park. Each night, Carl Cox will close out the festivities on his own curated stage, including Saturday’s world debut of his 3-hour Hybrid Live performance.

The RESISTANCE MegaStructure will also host a brimming selection of house and techno’s most in-demand acts, including techno queen Nina Kraviz, Italian duo Tale Of Us, Drumcode label boss Adam Beyer, celebrated Ultra veteran Joseph Capriati, heavy-hitting techno guru ANNA, Belgian techno export Amelie Lens, Solid Grooves founder Michael Bibi, legendary duo Sasha & John Digweed, Grammy award-winning techno icon Dubfire, and more. On the live front, acts like Reinier Zonneveld, Giorgia Angiuli, Hannes Bieger, and Christopher Coe will showcase various instrumentation in their captivating performances.

RESISTANCE will also present a brand-new stage dubbed “The Cove,” nestled perfectly under the palm trees in the heart of Downtown Miami that will capture the vibe and spirit of RESISTANCE Island. To kick off the all-new stage on Friday, German minimal specialist Boris Brejcha will not only make his Ultra debut with a 3-hour set, but he’ll also host his label’s own stage, FCKNG SERIOUS, for the first time ever in America, featuring performances from the high-energy Ann Clue, fast-rising prodigy Moritz Hofbauer, and techno globetrotter Deniz Bul.

On Saturday, RESISTANCE Cove will welcome house music savants Solardo, chart-toppers Camelphat, Grammy-nominated producer Nic Fanciulli, hypnotic house purveyor Dom Dolla, tech house sensation John Summit, a highbrow techno set from Christian Smith b2b Cristian Valera, Spanish crowd controller Rafa Barrios, and Dirtybird flag-bearer NALA. To close the weekend, Sunday’s RESISTANCE Cove lineup will feature tastemaker techno duo Pan-Pot, Palestinian underground treasure Sama’ Abdulhadi, Deep Moves imprint founder Ilario Alicante, the revolutionary sounds of Matador, a triple-threat back-to-back set from Technasia b3b Hector b3b Carlo Lio, Parisian techno trailblazer Popof, and UMF Radio host Andy Pate b2b Rod B.

The UMF Radio Stage will host three taste-making label takeovers; Friday belongs to STMPD RCRDS and will close with a surprise headlining performance, Saturday will see SLANDER and NGHTMRE showcase their speaker-shaking GUD VIBRATIONS crew, and Sunday will commence with Dirty Workz curating Ultra’s first-ever hardstyle stage anchored by a special ‘Coone Presents 15 YRS DWX’ performance from the label boss himself.

îLESONIQ PRESENTED BY BELL IN COLLABORATION WITH BUD LIGHT

PHASE 1 OF THE LINEUP IS HERE!

Passes on sale this Friday, February 18 at noon

îLESONIQ, Canada's most influential dance event, is back to celebrate its 7th edition next summer and the lineup is finally here! The 3-day non-stop dance party will take place August 5-7, 2022 at Espace 67 on Montreal's picturesque Île Sainte-Hélène, with îLESONIQ en ville to launch the festivities in the city on August 4.

In addition to previously announced headliner Swedish House Mafia (who are only playing two North American festivals - îLESONIQ and Coachella), the îLESONIQ team has put together a stellar lineup of DJs and performers that will have the crowd in electronic rapture for 3 days straight - including several artists from the LGBTQIA2+ community, as well as the presence of female artists on each of the stages each day. The îLESONIQ family always strives to put together an inclusive event, where fans are encouraged to express themselves and to come as they are. The festival will continue to expand in exciting and diverse ways in the years to come!  

îLESONIQ 2022 PHASE 1 LINEUP :

Friday's lineup includes legendary Eric Prydz, who quickly gained notoriety as one of the world's most sought-after DJs early in his career and who continues to prove why he is at the top of the list. The versatile producer and DJ solidified his status as one of the all-time greats, winning DJ of the Year at the Electronic Music Awards in 2017, and playing to sold out crowds all over the world. Prydz hasn't rocked a Montreal stage since 2015, but that will all change when he headlines day 1 at îLESONIQ 2022.

Australian DJ/Producer and house music megastar, FISHER, will be on hand as well to turn the party up to eleven! The Grammy winner will unleash his own special brand of crowd control, with his signature brand of house music that will make fans freak out, left, right and center. Also on Friday, German DJ/Composer Ben Böhmer will serenade the sky; his Anjunadeep label-mate Ilan Bluestone, will make his triumphant return to his favourite city (to give back to a crowd that has been so supportive of him over the years); and UK drum & bass act, Koven, will move the crowd with powerful vocals that will surely stop fans in their tracks.

Saturday will be a special day, with two of the world's biggest bass acts performing an extremely rare B2B set. Illenium B2B Excision is reason in itself to attend this year's fest! The îLESONIQ team is thrilled to be able to present this set - a Canadian first - as it is one of those rare events that has only ever happened a few times in the past.

Saturday is also the day for hip-hop fans, with can't-miss performances from the likes of dancehall legend Sean Paul, who'll surely raise the temperature with his imperial blaze and all-in pop sensibilities; Gunna, who'll prove why he is the hottest hip-hop star on the planet right now; and American rapper Coi Leray, who has captivated the entire globe as a TikTok phenomenon with the massive success of her song, Twinnem.

Sunday's lineup is a juggernaut, with the much heralded return of Swedish House Mafia to the stage. Beloved DJ duo, Louis The Child, who colour their pop/EDM with shimmering tones and dreamy sounds; melodic house champion Lane 8 who will be taking the stage in support of his brand new album, Reviver - easily his most dance-floor focused album yet; Wooli, representing the ever evolving dubstep movement; and Markus Schulz, the globetrotting German DJ who will be performing a sunset set, which will undoubtedly bring the crowd into a euphoric state on the last day of a full weekend of ecstatic fun.

FESTIVAL PASSES GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT NOON

GENERAL ADMISSION 3-DAY PASS 

starting at $295 CAD (taxes and service fees included)

RBCXMUSIC GOLD 3-DAY PASS

starting at $500 CAD (taxes and service fees included)

RBCxMusic GOLD PASS holders will have access to the RBCxMusic GOLD Terrace, a platform offering a premium view of the main stage, with access to private washrooms, an exclusive beverage stand and a fast-lane entry onto the event grounds.


Stay tuned as many more acts are to be announced in the upcoming weeks!

The team behind îLESONIQ presented by Bell in collaboration with Bud Light would like to extend a huge thank you to fans, numerous sponsors and public partners, including : Bell, Bud Light, RBCxMusic, Bacardí, Monster Energy, Coca-Cola, the Government of Quebec through the Ministry of Tourism and the Secretariat for the Metropolitan Region, as well as Tourisme Montréal for their continuous support.