GALACTICA ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FOR 4 DAY NYE EXTRAVAGANZA

ELECTRO PIONEERS KRAFTWERK TO HEADLINE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT
FIERA DI RIMINI 

CARL CRAIG, FRANKY RIZARDO,
I HATE MODELS, INDIRA PAGANOTTO, MARCO CAROLA AND MANY MORE SET TO PLAY ACROSS THE FOUR DAYS

29 DECEMBER 2023 (ROCK ISLAND, RIMINI)

30 DECEMBER 2023 (ALTROMONDO, RIMINI)

31 DECEMBER 2023 (FIERA DI RIMINI, RIMINI)

1 JANUARY 2024 (COCORICÒ, RICCIONE)

Italy’s leading electronic festival has dropped the sensational lineup for its annual New Year’s Eve event. Taking place over 4 days, across three venues between Rimini and Riccione, Galactica has pulled out all the stops to ensure this year’s festivities will be one for the record books. 
 
After their hugely worldwide concert tours, electro pioneers Kraftwerk will ring in the New Year with a special live show brimming with their unique experimental electronic soundscapes. Renowned for their innovative live performances, the Grammy-award winning duo will headline the Fiera di Rimini for what promises to be an unmissable show, and will no doubt be a phenomenal start to 2024. 
 
A key player in the Detroit techno scene, dancefloor experimentalist Carl Craig will kick off proceedings, taking to the decks at the unique Rock Island venue in Rimini on 29th December. 
 
Getting those pre-New Year’s Eve celebrations underway, Naples-born global techno goddess Deborah De Luca is confirmed to headline Rimini’s Altromondo Studios on 30th December. Bringing her hard-hitting blend of techno, de Luca will take revellers into the early hours of the morning with a special 4-hour extended set.
 
Undoubtedly one of the biggest nights of the party calendar, Galactica never fail to impress with their astounding New Year’s Eve lineups – and this year is no different. Joining the already announced Kraftwerk, Spanish sensation Indira Paganotto will be on hand to bring her trademark psy-trance meets techno sound. Joining the roster of international stars on the night, French talent I Hate Models will also take to the decks, for what promises to be an emotionally charged performance. 
 
Kicking off 2024 in impeccable style, Galactica attendees are in for yet another treat with Galactica’s stellar New Year’s Day lineup at Cocoricò, Riccione. On 1st January 2024 iconic pyramid venue will open its doors to thousands of partygoers for a mammoth 12-hour techno showcase. Italian techno veteran Marco Carola is set to return to the notorious club, alongside Dutch prodigies Franky Rizardo and Chris Stussy, as well as a host of well-known names from across the Italian techno scene. 
 
Renowned for curating some of the hottest lineups in the world, Galactica’s NYE 2023 Festival is no exception. Playing host to a world class mix of homegrown talent and international superstars from across the electronic and techno spectrum, there is only one place to be this New Year’s Eve. Tickets are available via galacticafestival.com.

WHOMADEWHO ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING WORLD LIVE TOUR

+ TEASES NEW STAGE DESIGN BY  GLOBALLY RENOWNED ARCHITECTURE FIRM BJARKE INGELS GROUP (B.I.G.)

Danish band WhoMade Who is thrilled to announce their forthcoming and highly anticipated new live tour. This run promises to be a groundbreaking and unforgettable experience and will feature a brand-new mesmerizing stage design crafted in collaboration with the worldwide renowned architecture group BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), cutting-edge visuals brought to life by flora&faunavisions, EyeMix Studio, and Christopher Mulligan, and, of course, all of the signature sounds that have defined WhoMadeWho as a globally renowned electronic live-act.

Since their creation, the Danish trio has been a driving force in pushing the boundaries of music, seamlessly blending Indie, Disco, and Techno into an electrifying fusion that continually leaves audiences in awe. Comprising Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod, and Jeppe Kjellberg,  the band has built a discography that spans over a decade. With a legacy that stretches from Circoloco to Coachella, their live performances have garnered a reputation for being nothing short of legendary. Memorable performances, such as the legendary Cercle appearance at Abu Simbel temple in Egypt, and their widespread collaborations with electronic music elites, have solidified their reputation as trailblazers in the industry. Their musical evolution is evident in their seven studio albums, with the 2022 release UUUU receiving widespread acclaim for its fresh and innovative sound.

The world tour will kick off on November 2023 and will reach audiences across multiple cities, such as Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Istanbul, New York City, Los Angeles, Santiago de Chile, and London as well as their hometown Copenhagen, with more cities being announced soon. Høffding, Barfod, and Kjellberg express their excitement about the upcoming tour:

"We cannot wait to present this new project, which is by far the most ambitious and elaborate we have ever worked on. With the help of several astonishing artists of different fields, we will this year, be able to connect with our fans in a new progressive and immersive way."

For this upcoming world tour, the trio aimed to merge their forward-thinking sounds and visuals with an enthralling new stage setup to create a fresh, new audiovisual experience that further elevates their knack for creating boundary-pushing performances. For this, the group enlisted fellow Danish architecture firm, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). BIG's involvement promises a concert experience that transcends traditional boundaries. Their creations frequently intersect with the electronic music realm, especially evident in their contribution to Burning Man: "The ORB", an 85-foot-diameter inflatable mirrored sphere that floated over Nevada's Black Rock Desert. “Our design for WhoMadeWho's stage draws from our previous ventures into inflatable creations like SKUM and THE ORB," Jakob Lange, Partner and Head of BIG Products, shared, “With maximum visual impact, the inflatable sphere serves as a canvas for captivating three-dimensional video projections, elevating the concert experience to a new level.”  With its remarkable portfolio, BIG is behind some of the world's most ingenious architectural designs. From the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Switzerland to New York's unique twisted towers, BIG pushes the boundaries of what's achievable in design. Their cutting-edge, sustainable approach and industry collaborations mark their commitment to holistic and innovative solutions.

On incorporating such distinct architectural prowess into WhoMadeWho's electrifying performances, flora&faunavisions, the visionary team behind stage designs for music giants, steps in. "Our collaboration with WhoMadeWho has been an exploration beyond genres, crafting visual systems that respond real-time to the band's tracks, while simultaneously taking audiences on a deep emotional journey," they revealed. Rounding out their powerhouse creative team, the band tapped EyeMix Studio to head their visuals. Known for their work with various notable producers, including Tale of Us’s MRAK, the LA-based agency combines the power of AI with other advanced visualization tools to bring their art to reality. “To me, WhoMadeWho's sound captures the electronic essence of Pink Floyd,” founders Solo Avital & Ariel Vromen say, “In today's live performance landscape, audiences expect visuals as a fundamental part of the experience. We aim to harness this audio-visual synergy to strengthen the artist's connection with their fans.”

This tour is expected to showcase the band's creativity, energy, and commitment to providing an unforgettable live experience. The future of live performance and electronic music is unfolding, and WhoMadeWho stands at its forefront.

Emerging from Denmark, WhoMadeWho has etched its mark on the global music scene with its genre-defying sound. Their journey spans groundbreaking productions, transformative performances, and collaborations with electronic music giants. Their passion, innovation, and dedication to their craft have established them as stalwarts in the world of music.

WHOMADEWHO GLOBAL LIVE TOUR DATES -

11.11.2023 – Life Park, Istanbul
25.11.2023 – Fauna Primavera, Santiago de Chile
01.12.2023 – DGTL at Brooklyn Navy Park, New York City
02.12.2023 – DGTL at Exhibition Park, Los Angeles
15.12.2023 – Secret Location, Limasol
07.01.2024 – Papaya Playa, Tulum 
02.02.2024 – La Cigale, Paris
03.02.2024 – Troxy, London
01.03.2024 – M3F Festival, Phoenix
09.03.2024 – The Midway, San Francisco
06.04.2024 – FORUM, Copenhagen

Further dates in Paris, Madrid, Zurich, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Stockholm, Barcelona, Athens, Dubai, San Diego, and more will be announced soon.

WATCH LAIDBACK LUKE DEMONSTRATE HOW HE USES DJ.STUDIO TO CREATE HIS RADIO SHOW IN JUST A 1/3 OF THE TIME

THE REVOLUTIONARY ‘DAW FOR DJ MIXING’ DJ.STUDIO DEBUTS PIONEERING INTEGRATION WITH 1001TRACKLISTS 

ALSO ANNOUNCES UPCOMING BEATPORT INTEGRATION DURING THIS YEAR’S
AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT

Having only launched a matter of months ago, DJ.Studio – the only DAW designed specifically for DJ mixing – continues to make impressive advancements, a number of which were debuted during the app’s first ADE since it hit the market.  
 

With the platform still only in development this time last year, DJ.Studio have made unbelievable progress to earn their place as one of the most talked about pieces of DJ software around today. This year’s Amsterdam Dance Event was a resounding success for those who have been working tirelessly on the app, with DJ.Studio making a number of impressive moves throughout what is undoubtedly one of the busiest weeks in the electronic music calendar. 
 

Testament to the app’s phenomenal capabilities, Dutch dynamo Laidback Luke has been one of the world-class DJs championing the software, since discovering how effective it was in helping him create mixes for his radio show. Presenting a masterclass alongside CEO Siebrand Dijkstra, Luke’s excitement was evident throughout as he led an in-depth demonstration of how he uses DJ.Studio to create his radio shows in just a third of the time. Referencing the host of features that are “intuitive even for DJs that have never produced”, he went on to emphasise how impressed he was with the unique algorithm which captures the energy of the tracks, ensuring that the “DNA of real DJing is in there”.

During this session, DJ.Studio also confirmed two brand-new integrations, the first of which was presented by Helen Sartory, SVP Creator Services at Beatport who announced that users will soon be able to use Beatport’s online streaming services to create their mixes in DJ.Studio. Explaining how she had been “watching [DJ.Studio] with such anticipation”, Sartory went on to provide a whistle stop tour of the Beatport integration in action, highlighting how the hybrid workflow was a gamechanger for them, and even remarking on the phenomenal speed of which it operates. 
 

Next up, DJ.Studio unveiled another mind-blowing integration with online DJ tracklist database, 1001Tracklists. The ground-breaking feature allows all users to directly import any tracklist on their site into DJ.Studio, and make their own version of it, using it as a starter template, with the option of tweaking, removing, adding or just adjusting the order of tracks as they see fit. Showcased during the masterclass by 1001Tracklists’ CEO Evan Sacks, ADE marked a wider partnership between the two platforms, with DJ.Studio the official partners of 1001Tracklists’ annual Top 101 Producers and Future of Dance events that week. 
 

Perhaps one of the most remarkable aspects of DJ.Studio is the team’s commitment to user experience. Speaking out during ADE, Dijkstra spoke of their attitude to the feedback they receive - “If it’s not already in there, and we like the idea - we’re going to build it!”. With the latest integrations from 1001Tracklists live and Beatport imminent, fans of DJ.Studio can also expect to see further new developments such as sample tracks, offline support and advanced automations - watch this space!

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