MARTIN GARRIX AND MAEJOR OF AREA21 ANNOUNCE ‘LIVE ON PLANET EARTH’ TO WORLD PREMIERE APRIL 5

FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE FILM PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON HULU IN THE U.S., STAR+ IN LATIN AMERICA, AND DISNEY+ UNDER THE STAR BANNER IN ALL OTHER TERRITORIES

COMPANION ALBUM TO RELEASE SAME DAY

AREA21, the dynamic duo comprised of DJ/producer Martin Garrix and rapper, singer and producer Maejor have announced their first full live performance, ‘Live on Planet Earth,’ set to world premiere exclusively on April 5  on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories. The film will showcase live renditions of the duo’s popular songs with a full band, including Martin Garrix on guitar. The 46-minute-long performance promises to take fans on an out-of-this-world journey, mixing the world of the aliens with planet earth while diving into the true story behind AREA21’s journey here. 

After gracing planet earth with a streak of releases that ultimately led to AREA21’s debut album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, AREA21 is excited to finally release a live performance film.  Additionally, there will be an accompanying Live On Planet Earth album, released alongside the film’s premiere and available on all streaming platforms.  The album will feature live renditions of the songs as heard in the performance, allowing fans to experience the magic again and again. Fans can pre-save the album HERE.  

Martin Garrix: ‘’We’ve always been dreaming of having AREA21 on stage with a band. The music on the album has been made with a lot of live instruments like real bass, real drums, so it’s amazing to be able to put that into a full live performance now.’’

Maejor: ‘’This is the beginning of an evolution of the music and sounds of AREA21. It’s a great opportunity to show different sides of the project and introduce people to things they haven’t seen from us yet.’’

Pacing through album songs such as “La La La,” “Own The Night,” “Lovin’ Every Minute” and “Followers,” as well as earlier fan favorites like “Spaceships” and “We Did it”, the performance film and album showcase the songs as never heard before and brings AREA21’s music to life in a whole new way.

MUSICA, MANHATTAN’S PRIME HOUSE & TECHNO DESTINATION, ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF SPRING/SUMMER 2023 PROGRAMMING

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE CHRIS AVANTGARDE,
CRISTOPH, DOMBRESKY, ELI & FUR, FERRY CORSTEN,
GRAVEDGR, ILAN BLUESTONE, JOHN DIGWEED,
KOROLOVA, PEI PEI (NYC DEBUT), AND SAM PAGANINI

MORE NAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED, 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MUSICA NYC, Manhattan’s biggest nightlife destination, recently reopened its doors with enhanced audio-visual features and a calendar brimming with some of house, techno, and dance music’s most in-demand acts. Following a standout New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day double feature with Layton Giordani and Victor Calderone, the venue has welcomed a diverse array of talent from under the electronic dance music umbrella, including the likes of Tita Lau, Louie Vega, GORDO, Danny Tenaglia, Nora En Pure, Wax Motif, Green Velvet, and more. Now, venturing into the warmer months, MUSICA is thrilled to announce its stacked upcoming spring and summer lineup. Boasting top-tier names from all corners of the globe, such as Chris Avantgarde, Cristoph, Dombresky, Eli & Fur, Ferry Corsten, John Digweed, Korolova, Sam Paganini, and many more still to be announced, MUSICA prepares to welcome club-goers and underground marauders alike for its biggest season yet. 

Continuing to build upon an already impressive season of highs, MUSICA plans to continue expanding its domination with weekly events tailored to every type of dance music aficionado. Its upcoming season boasts upcoming performances by Italian techno maestro Sam Paganini on March 24th, enigmatic hardstyle phenomenon GRAVEDGR and dubstep don YDG on March 25th, followed by French house star Dombresky on April 1st. The following week, globally renowned duo and Anjunadeep favorites Eli & Fur, whose melodic strain of house and techno will grace MUSICA’s walls on April 8th. Also in April, Taiwanese EDM, hardstyle, and psytrance sensation Pei Pei will make her NYC debut behind the club’s decks on April 21st. A week later, on April 28th, global progressive and trance veteran Ferry Corsten will be curating a high-energy night for old and new fans alike, followed by rising Ukrainian DJ and producer Korolova on April 29th. Melodic trance extraordinaire and Anjunabeats mainstay Ilan Bluestone will make his MUSICA NYC debut on May 5th, followed by the highly-anticipated NYC debut of rising Afterlife Recordings star Chris Avantgarde on May 19th. Globally beloved Bedrock Records head honcho John Digweed, whose ties with NYC nightlife run deep, is slated to take the stage on May 20th. Finally, internationally celebrated talent Cristoph will take over the soundwaves with his signature blend of techno and progressive house on June 3rd. 

MUSICA NYC is a Dream Hospitality venue powered by a seasoned team of nightlife and marketing professionals - JonPaul Pezzo (Trust Us Events), Mario Danza (TTYL), and Real Talent Management - determined to revive the city’s house and techno ties and bring the beat back. Originally established in the 1970s, 637 50th Street, the building that houses MUSICA NYC has a colorful history, with its roots firmly planted in the city’s ever-evolving nightlife and underground dance music scene. Its multi-level dance floor, VIP balcony, and state-of-the-art sound system provide an immersive atmosphere that aims to provide its guests with intimate clubbing experiences soundtracked by some of dance music’s top-billed artists. The sprawling venue offers completely different experiences and endless possibilities on each floor of the venue. Donned as The Whisper Room, the ground floor offers an opulent stage, a private green room, private luxury booths, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound. A massive versatile event space, the Main Floor consists of 2 bars, a VIP lounge, a cocktail lounge, an intelligent lighting and sound system, and a newly-installed immersive video wall. Bringing tradition and charm to the edge of Manhattan, the illustrious venue offers attendees one-of-a-kind events that can’t be recreated, only experienced. 

As house and techno options continue to expand in Brooklyn, MUSICA aims to bridge the gap for Manhattan club-goers who are looking for a more local and accessible experience, without diluting the essence of what the underground nightlife scene has to offer. Setting itself apart from any other venue or nightclub in New York City, MUSICA’s upcoming calendar will provide an immersive musical affair quite unlike anything ever seen before. For more information about MUSICA NYC and its Spring and Summer lineup, visit https://www.musicanewyork.com/.

MUSICA NYC SPRING & SUMMER CALENDAR (MORE TBA)

March 24th: Sam Paganini 
March 25h: GRAVEDGR, YDG
April 1st: Dombresky
April 8th: Eli & Fur 
April 21st: Pei Pei
April 22nd: Victor Calderone 
April 28th: Ferry Corsten 
April 29th: Korolova 
May 5th: Ilan Bluestone
May 19th: Chris Avantgarde 
May 20th: John Digweed
June 3rd: Cristoph

SHAMBHALA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 100 MORE ARTISTS

Tickets are completely sold out, but fans are encouraged to volunteer or work at the festival.

March 23, 2023 - Nelson, B.C. 

Canada’s longest-running electronic music festival has released 100+ more artists following an initial stacked lineup announcement for 2023. The Living Room, the Grove, the Fractal Forest, the AMP, the Village and the Pagoda have each announced their own respective lineups.

Guests can catch a diverse range of sets including Black Tiger Sex Machine, Chase & Status, Excision, Gigantic NGHTMRE. Goldie, GRiZ, Hieroglyphics, John Summit, Justin Martin, Liquid Stranger, Maya Jane Coles, Mr. Carmack, Mura Masa, Nicole Moudaber, RL Grime, Rusko, Seth Troxler, Shiba San, S!CK!CK, Skream, Sub Focus, Tchami, Testpilot, Valentino Khan, Wilkinson, Zeds Dead, and many more. 

“At Shambhala, each stage curates their own diversified lineup. This format has proven to deliver unique atmospheres and musical experiences as you move from stage to stage. The Shambhala 2023 artist roster caters towards so many different tastes in music. If you weren’t able to get a ticket for Shambhala 2023 but still want to be part of it, we encourage you to apply to join our crew and hope to see you on the farm this summer.”   said Shambhala Music Festival CEO Neil MacLeod.

Tickets for the 24th Annual Shambhala Music Festival are completely sold out. Tickets sold out within 24 hours of the 2023 lineup announcement. Music fans interested in working or volunteering at the festival are encouraged to apply here. In addition to a world-class lineup, festival guests can also expect an array of workshops, performance art, food and artisan vendors, and yoga classes. 

Running from July 21-24, 2023, the 24th annual event will take place once again at its permanent location on the Salmo River Ranch in Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. Visit the FAQ page for more information, and RSVP to the Facebook Event for frequent social media updates.