NICOLE MOUDABER PREPARES TRANSCENDENTAL LIVE SHOW AT NY’S PIONEERING NEW IMMERSIVE SPACE ARTSDISTRICT

SATURDAY 29 JULY ALL NIGHT LONG
ARTSDISTRICT, BROOKLYN

On July 29th, Nicole Moudaber will return to New York for a one-of-a-kind, all-night-long DJ set accompanied by immersive visuals at ArtsDistrict Brooklyn. Moudaber will be one of the first DJs to play the dream venue, bringing with her an immersive show on a scale unlike anything that has been seen from the MOOD label boss before. 

The techno goddess is set to continue her exploration of the digital self with a transcendental production designed to transport viewers to another dimension. The DJ, producer, label owner and visionary teamed up with Cinetica in Mexico City to create a 3D world and avatar that champions the power of the feminine. 

The avatar will emulate Nicole’s own movements to depict a super-human, unstoppable female force. Taking inspiration from Ancient Greek mythology alongside the future-facing world of sci-fi, the animation and avatar will take the audience on a journey to a time and place where women reign supreme and the age-old question of “what does it mean to be a woman?” is as redundant as it is tired. 

Interactive design and experiential studio VolVoxLabs in Brooklyn’s post-production has curated a movie-like storyline, designed to accompany Nicole’s thundering techno set and keep the audience on a euphoric high all night long. 

Fans will be treated to an immersive visual journey, depicting Nicole’s avatar in a parallel universe, one where past and future merge and women rule. 

The combination of smoke, lights, animation and Nicole’s unparalleled selector skills will ensure this show is a spectacle like no other, and continue the artist’s legacy as one of the most forward-thinking, dynamic and powerful DJs on the planet. 

Nicole Moudaber says: “I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked “what does it mean to be a woman in music?” Well, my avatar sums it up: women are powerful, women are visionary, women are unbeatable. And this is our legacy.”
 
One of the world’s most forward-thinking immersive venues, ArtsDistrict will be the perfect venue for what will be Nicole’s most advanced live show to date. Featuring 360-degree projection technology and world class audiovisual technology, this is one event not to be missed. 

Remaining at the forefront when it comes to creating visual experiences within nonstandard spaces and canvases, Volvox Labs has become a key partner in bringing Nicole’s visions to life over the years, and the obvious choice for this event. 
 
“What we're doing with Nicole is pushing the limits of content scale and processing power. A super powerful element of the show will be the goddess representing Nicole. Nicole has gone through extensive mocap sessions with Cinetica to create a special character that will interact and toy with the audience during the show. Seamlessly weaved into a non-linear narrative the 'goddess' brings a unique element of humanity with a fantastical twist. The Volvox team has been manipulating and integrating the character into special moments and futuristic worlds that will transport Nicole's fans on a powerful emotional journey.” Volvox Labs

SPLASH HOUSE REVEALS ARTIST LINEUPS FOR AUGUST 2023 DOUBLE WEEKENDERS

Weekend One Featuring CID, J. Worra, LP Giobbi, ODESZA (DJ Set), Vintage Culture, Wax Motif & More

Weekend Two Featuring Chris Lake, DRAMA (Club Set), Matroda, Sidepiece, Skream, Tchami & More

10 Year Anniversary Season Continues August 11-13 & August 18-20 at
Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Host Hotels with After Hours Programming at Palm Springs Air Museum

Remaining Passes and Hotel Packages On Sale Friday, June 30 at 10am PT 

Splash House has announced the August lineups for its 10 Year Anniversary Season. Over the last decade, Splash House has continually redefined the summer festival, fostering a boutique experience in the heart of Palm Springs with ahead of its time music curation and a devout fan community. Taking place August 11-13 & August 18-20, Splash House will celebrate its second consecutive triple weekender season and complete a monumental year for the brand.

Fresh off of a June edition that ignited Splash House’s 10 year anniversary season, the August lineups continue to expand on the level of top tier electronic curation that makes the event a perennial favorite in the summer festival calendar.

August Weekend One enlists an array of longtime scene favorites including Australian tastemaker DJ, producer, and renowned radio host Anna Lunoe, fellow Aussie export Wax Motif, crossover songstress Aluna, and two-time GRAMMY-nominated house music veteran Felix Da Housecat. House hitters like Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture, GRAMMY-winning producer CID, party starters Lee Foss b2b Deeper Purpose, UK talent Sam Divine, new school producer and DJ J. Worra, and Elrow resident Tini Gessler will be in full force at Splash House, in tandem with crossover stylings from Femme House leader LP Giobbi and viral hit-making producer veggi.

Champions of the underground-leaning sound at Weekend One include lo-fi house phenom DJ Seinfeld, Detroit’s pioneering DJ Minx, Netherlands export Franky Rizardo, and fabric resident Jaden Thompson.

August Weekend Two is equally stacked, led by the likes of legendary UK multi-genre producer Skream, French icon and Confession label head Tchami, Nitti & Party Favor’s standout house project Sidepiece, the disco-inspired duo Classixx, and a club set from electronic-meets-R&B duo DRAMA. Household names like Terminal Underground’s Matroda, tech house hitmaker Chapter & Verse, Russian duo Volac, and globally supported UK producer Sosa will make appearances, along with rising names in the scene including Kyle Walker, Bleu Clair, Westend, and Ship Wrek.

Weekend Two continues with the hard hitting Sidney Charles, former breakdancer and graphic designer turned disco and electro beatmaker Demuja, and acclaimed Haitian DJ and producer Francis Mercier, plus next gen house riser Mary Droppinz, global clubland favorite waFF, and emerging Afro-Latina artist Juliet Mendoza.

By night, attendees can enjoy After Hours programming at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Weekend One features DJ sets by the GRAMMY-nominated ODESZA and indie dance duo Phantoms, along with UK house veteran Maya Jane Coles and fast-rising esoteric dance producer QRTR. Weekend Two features performances from Black Book Records founder Chris Lake, and DJ sets by versatile beatsmith Channel Tres and Norwegian brothers KREAM. The acclaimed venue provides an open-air dance floor and artists perform alongside historic aircrafts, all backdropped by the San Jacinto Mountains.

Splash House has evolved from a renegade poolside weekender into one of the most in-demand dance music festivals in North America, all the while retaining a distinct sense of style rooted in the culture and allure of Palm Springs. Vast desert landscapes and unique accommodations at the Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels converge with fashion-forward audiences and forward-thinking musical bookings to create a new way to experience the travel hotspot.

It remains the ease and comfort of the Splash House experience that makes it a favorite amongst its dedicated followers. All packages come with festival passes, a three-night stay at any of the three host resorts, and shuttle transportation between venues. Guests can relax in the comfort of a poolside room or catch their favorite artists from the balcony before making their way down to the dance floor.

New for this year, Splash House attendees will have the option to stay at offsite hotel options Palm Mountain Resort & Spa or L3 Oasis Hotel. Located right across the street from Margaritaville, L3 Oasis is just steps from the action and festival shuttles to take you between all host locations. There will be hourly shuttle service between Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and Renaissance Palm Springs only from 12-7PM (once per hour). Free for those with a festival wristband. Passes to Splash House will be included in these hotel packages.

All remaining passes and hotel packages will be available for purchase on Friday, June 30 at 10am PT at splashhouse.com. GA passes start at $195 + fees. Guests must be 21+ in order to purchase.

ARMIN VAN BUUREN ANNOUNCES FLAGSHIP A STATE OF TRANCE FESTIVAL TO MOVE TO ROTTERDAM IN 2024

Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance Festival in the Netherlands will move its flagship event from Utrecht to Rotterdam in 2024. The event is also expanding into a full weekend experience with day-time activities including artist Q&As, panels, pre-parties, demo-drops as well as two full nights of musical programming.

Armin van Buuren has announced major plans for the expansion of his world-renowned A State of Trance Festival in the Netherlands. After taking place in Utrecht for over a decade, van Buuren is moving the flagship event to Rotterdam. The newly unveiled plans include broadening the event’s programming into daytime with activities ranging from masterclasses and demo-drops to panels and artist Q&As. With the expansion into daytime and by becoming a multi-day event Rotterdam will truly become the global epicenter of trance music. A State of Trance 2024 will take place on the 23rd and 24th of February 2024 in Ahoy in Rotterdam. The expansion plans are partly due to the incredibly high demand for tickets and the wish of fans to improve their experience even further.

The news was revealed in a dedicated episode of A State of Trance Radio, recorded live from the top floor of the highest residential building in the Benelux. The live broadcast was followed by an exclusive performance by Armin van Buuren after which van Buuren reiterated his excitement for the future of the brand; “Utrecht has been an incredible place for the past years. We’ve all made countless memories there; I myself even went to my first rave in the Jaarbeurs venue back in 1993, and I’ve also hosted some of my Armin Only shows there. But unfortunately, they’re tearing down the iconic hall that housed our mainstage every year, so we’ve no choice but to look elsewhere. So I’m proud to say that we’re moving A State of Trance from Utrecht to… Rotterdam! The city offers infinite possibilities to build out and strengthen the legacy of A State of Trance and I’m thrilled for us to build an even more exciting future for A State of Trance in Rotterdam!” 

DESTINATION
The complete take-over of the city is the embodiment of A State of Trance’s next theme, DESTINATION, providing fans with an experience unlike anything a single entity in dance music has done. Part of the excitement comes from the city of Rotterdam’s dedication to the event, fully opening up the city to the arrival of A State of Trance. A State of Trance 2024 in Rotterdam will see performances of over 70 artists spread out across five different stages. The multitude of stages allow for musical diversification as well as playing host to the iconic A State of Trance sound.

A State of Trance Hotel
With over half of its visitors flying in from across the globe, A State of Trance is dedicated to provide the very best experience possible. 2024 will see the introduction of the A State of Trance Hotel, fully taking over the Room Mate Bruno Hotel for the weekend. Many of the daytime activities will take place at the A State of Trance Hotel, making the hotel the official hub for the weekend and the perfect place to come home to after a long night. Fans will be able to purchase a variety of travel packages for A State of Trance 2024, some including a room in the A State of Trance Hotel and others without. Travel packages will go on sale June 26th at 20:00 CEST via astateoftrance.com/register, starting at [price].

General information
A State of Trance 
Ahoy, Rotterdam
23 + 24 February 2024
22:00 - 06:00

Ticket Information
Since the announcement, it has been possible to register for ticket sales via astateoftrance.com/register. For registered users, the sale of weekend tickets and hotel packages will start on June 28th at 19:00 CEST through the website, with ticket prices starting at €69.00. The regular ticket sale will start one hour later at 20:00 CEST.

Before the regular ticket sale begins, it will be possible to secure the ultimate A State of Trance Hotel Experience starting from June 26th at 7:00 PM. This includes an overnight stay at the A State of Trance Hotel and weekend tickets. For registered users, the sale of the ultimate A State of Trance Hotel Experience will start on June 26th at 19:00 CEST via astateoftrance.com/register, tickets for the A State of Trance Hotel start at €387,50. The regular ticket sale will start one hour later at 20:00 CEST.