A STATE OF TRANCE UNVEILS FULL ‘DESTINATION’ ROTTERDAM LINE-UP

Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance reveals an awe-inspiring line-up for their inaugural Rotterdam edition, adding Argy, Ben Hemsley, Benwal, Colyn, Cosmic Gate, Eva Vrijdag, HI-LO, Innellea, Maddix, nilsix and 8KAYS among many others.

After lifting the tip of the veil on the line-up during Amsterdam Dance Event, A State of Trance has now revealed all of the performing acts at its inaugural edition in Rotterdam, DESTINATION. A staggering 57 artists have been revealed for the two-day event in February, catering to demand across the musical spectrum. 

Armin van Buuren will be performing on both Friday and Saturday, with special plans in the making for each set. Additionally, the event will see iconic trance acts such as Cosmic Gate, John O’Callaghan and nilsix return, as well as new generation making waves within the genre by way of Ben Hemsley, Benwal and Eva Vrijdag taking the stage. A State of Trance DESTINATION will also play host to various subgenres, with Colyn, Innellea and Mees Salomé representing their ethereal sound while HI-LO, Maddix and MORTEN provide a harder alternative. Notably, NWYR - W&W’s alter ego, known for their thumping take on trance music - will be making a comeback, adding an exciting climax to the weekend. 

With the move to Rotterdam, A State of Trance is at the dawn of a new chapter in its existence. Throughout the past two decades, Van Buuren’s brand has always  managed to stay relevant and the DESTINATION line-up is a testament to their capabilities. The line-up sees the return of icons of the trance scene, as well as offering a platform for the artists that are drawing in the future generation. All the while, A State of Trance continues to include alternative subgenres that seamlessly connect with the core of the brand.

A State of Trance is expanding in multiple directions in 2024, growing from a single day event to a weekender as well as introducing a daytime programming and the A State of Trance Hotel. Tens of thousands of (inter-)national fans are expected to descend on Ahoy Rotterdam on Friday for what will go down in history as the first page in A State of Trance’s next chapter. 

General information

A State of Trance 

Ahoy, Rotterdam

23 + 24 February 2024

22:00 - 06:00
 

Tickets

Tickets for A State of Trance DESTINATION in Rotterdam are available via festival.astateoftrance.com/tickets with final phase weekend tickets starting at €145,00 (ex fee) and day tickets starting at €69,00 (ex fee).

A State of Trance Hotel

While official A State of Trance Hotel packages have sold out, there are still combi-packages available at several hotels in Rotterdam via this link.

Line-up Friday (A-Z)

anamē | Armin van Buuren | AVIRA | Ben Gold | Ben Nicky Presents Emotional Havoc | Benwal | Bryan Kearney | Colyn | Cubicore | Eva Vrijdag | Factor B | Innellea | John Askew | Laura van Dam | Maddix | Mees Salomé | Miss Monique | MORTEN | MRPHLNDR | nilsix | Nina de Koning | NWYR | Omiki | Rose Ringed | Space Motion | SUPERSTRINGS | Will Atkinson

Line-up Saturday (A-Z)

8KAYS | Allen Watts | Amy Wiles | Argy | Armin van Buuren | AVAO | Ben Hemsley | Billy Gillies | Cold Blue | Cosmic Gate | C-systems | Coeus | David Forbes | Farius | Ferry Corsten | Hel:sløwed | HI-LO | John O'Callaghan | Kyau & Albert | Maria Healy | Nifra | P.O.S. | Paul Denton | Pretty Pink | ReOrder | Ruben de Ronde | Sneijder presents ALT1 | Solarstone | Trance Wax | Vini Vici b2b Infected Mushroom

Full line-up (A-Z)

8KAYS | Allen Watts | Amy Wiles | anamē | Argy | Armin van Buuren | AVAO | AVIRA | Ben Gold | Ben Hemsley | Ben Nicky Presents Emotional Havoc | Benwal | Billy Gillies | Bryan Kearney | Cold Blue | Colyn | Cosmic Gate | C-systems | Coeus | Cubicore | David Forbes | Eva Vrijdag | Factor B | Farius | Ferry Corsten | Hel:sløwed | HI-LO | Infected Mushroom | Innellea | John Askew | John O'Callaghan | Kyau & Albert | Laura van Dam | Maddix | Maria Healy | Mees Salomé | Miss Monique | MORTEN | MRPHLNDR | Nifra | nilsix | Nina de Koning | NWYR | Omiki | P.O.S. | Paul Denton | Pretty Pink | ReOrder | Rose Ringed | Ruben de Ronde | Sneijder presents ALT1 | Solarstone | Space Motion | SUPERSTRINGS | Trance Wax | Vini Vici b2b Infected Mushroom | Will Atkinson

EXIT 2024 BRINGS AN ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL DAY AND A NEW NAME FOR ITS MAIN STAGE IN HONOR OF NIKOLA TESLA!

EXIT Festival has just announced the theme of its upcoming edition called STARSEEDS. Exit's Star Children from over 120 countries around the globe will gather for a summer pilgrimage at Petrovaradin Fortress next year! The upcoming festival edition will be an invitation to awaken and unleash the potential of every individual, where each of us will have the opportunity to reach our unique purpose, under the motto - Let's awaken our superpowers together!

Under this slogan, the 24th edition of EXIT festival will take place, during which, in honor of our and the world's most famous inventor, futurist, and visionary, the main stage will be given a new name - Tesla Universe! The next edition of the EXIT festival will be held from July 11th to 14th, 2024, whist the day zero, July 10th, will celebrate Nikola Tesla's birthday with a special Starseeds Takeover performance at the previously mentioned Tesla Universe stage – honoring the most significant inventor who has left an indelible mark on the world we live in today.

For centuries, human history has produced unique souls, visionaries, and revolutionaries with a mission to change the world for the better with the spark of their inner light. Figures like Leonardo Da Vinci, Martin Luther King, Frida Kahlo, Michelangelo, Clara Zetkin,  and many others embody the essence of creation, they carry the wisdom of ages within them and the seed of inspiration that ignites the imagination of dreamers who come after them. They remind us that we are all interconnected, part of a cosmic symphony resonating throughout the universe.

We live in a time when each of us has the potential and the opportunity to achieve greatness and, gathered with like-minded individuals, raise the consciousness of humanity as a whole, creating unity, peace, and love among people. With this goal in mind, we will once again gather at the Fortress to, through the power of unity, awaken our hidden strengths and our own superpowers.

Nikola Tesla has always stood far ahead of his time, a beacon of innovation whose brilliance transcends the boundaries of conventional thought. In the annals of history, he is revered not only as an inventor and scientist but also as a true child of the stars whose insights and creations illuminate the path toward a future woven with harmony among people. The high-frequency energy of unity at the upcoming EXIT festival edition will leave an indelible mark and make a leap towards positive change, unity, sincerity, and closeness, celebrating the Star Children and visionary figures, which is why the main festival stage will bear the name Tesla Universe Stage, in honor of the scientist who perhaps left the brightest mark in history.

AMELIE LENS UPS THE EXHALE ANTE WITH THEIR FIRST EVER 2-DAY EVENT IN ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Following the success of their sold-out show in 2023 and an unforgettable Ibiza residency at DC-10, Amelie and her EXHALE brand return to Belgium with a reinvigorated multi-day experience…

EXHALE is thrilled to announce its first-ever 2-day event in Antwerp, scheduled for February 16th and 17th 2024. The event promises an immersive experience across two rooms, whilst offering more than 18+ hours of cutting-edge techno, hard groove, psytrance and more over the course of two days.

The event will feature a phenomenal line-up of 24 artists, including the highly anticipated return of Amelie Lens, as this will then be after the birth of her first child this winter. The line-up is extensive, with artists including Oguz, Daria Kolosova, Farrago, Hector Oaks, Indira Paganotto, Trym, DJ Heartstring, and Clara Cuvé and so many more.

With the official line up being announced today, expect tickets to go fast. Weekend tickets are available now, with individual day tickets going on sale from the 14th December, just after the team announce the day by day line up on the 11th December.

2024’s show aims to exceed the success of the 2023 event, which began with a capacity of 7,500 and ended with their largest cap at Awakenings, at 12,000 ravers. The 2024 event promises elevated production level, bringing the EXHALE experience to new heights, with some surprises to be revealed at the event, only for ticket holders.

Join us at EXHALE ANTWERP in February 2024 for this unforgettable two-day extravaganza!

FULL LINE UP (A-Z)

AMELIE LENS, ADIEL, AHL IVER, AIROD, ANFISA LETYAGO, BASSWELL, BYØRN, CARV, CLARA CUVÉ, DARIA KOLOSOVA, DJ HEARTSTRING, FARRAGO, HECTOR OAKS, HELENA LAUWAERT, INDIRA PAGANOTTO, JAN VERCAUTEREN, KOBOYO, LEE ANN ROBERTS, MILO SPYKERS, NOVAH, OGUZ, RAVEN, TRYM