A STATE OF TRANCE DESTINATION UNITES OVER 40.000 VISITORS IN ROTTERDAM

A State of Trance DESTINATION was the flagship festival’s 10th edition on Dutch soil and also saw the introduction of the event in its new home, Ahoy Rotterdam. Armin van Buuren alongside 60 other acts performed for over 40.000 visitors

The highly anticipated A State of Trance festival brought together over 40.000 music enthusiasts from across the globe at Ahoy Rotterdam. The event hosted an array of musical genres from trance to melodic techno set against the backdrop of the festival’s new established home. A diverse line-up of 60 acts rocked Ahoy Rotterdam over the weekend including Ben Hemsley, Benwal, Colyn, Cosmic Gate, Innellea, MORTEN. Most notably, Armin van Buuren performed special back-to-back sets with Joris Voorn, HI-LO & the entire A State of Trance Radio team.

Head honcho Armin van Buuren, already reminiscing about the spectacular weekend, added: “I can’t begin to mention how special this weekend was! This year brought some really exciting changes, and I’d long been looking forward to welcoming so many people into the festival’s new home. I guess it’s no surprise I’m over the moon with the success of this year’s edition of A State of Trance; from the daytime programming to all of the incredible performances throughout the night and the fun I had playing back to back with Joris Voorn and HI-LO, this weekend shattered all of my expectations.”

After many years of calling Utrecht their home, A State of Trance entered a new chapter with the 2024 edition being the first ever held in Rotterdam. However, the new location was not the only significant change. This year's edition saw the introduction of a day programme that tackled the music industry in a unique way by referring to four themes: mindfulness, talent, art and knowledge. Armin van Buuren himself contributed towards the mindfulness segment of the programme, having been a recurring theme in his new album Breathe In that follows his mental health journey. 

The mini conference took place at the official A State of Trance Hotel, which was another addition to the fan experience. The A State of Trance Hotel was completely sold out and functioned as the epicenter of all activity outside of Ahoy during the weekend. 2024 truly marked the start of a new chapter in the history of A State of Trance, setting the brand up for an incredible future. Due to its huge popularity this year, the A State of Trance Hotel has already been confirmed for 2025. Pre-registering is now possible through this link.

Allan Hardenberg, co-founder and CEO of ALDA, who has been responsible for A State of Trance’s production since the very beginning, mentioned: “We couldn’t have wished for a better introduction to Rotterdam! We tested our limits this year for A State of Trance, with the expansion to a two day festival as well as the addition of the A State of Trance Hotel and the day time programme, which I proudly took part in. Fortunately it all worked out perfectly, it’s so rewarding to see all of our combined efforts come to life over the weekend. I believe we’ve shown the city what we’re capable of and I think it’s clear that A State of Trance is here to stay.”

Pre-registration for A State of Trance 2025 is possible through this link.

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GERMANY’S PANAMA OPEN AIR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA PERFORMANCE

Panama Open Air won’t just be this summer’s only show on German soil for the Swedish House Mafia, the Bonn-based festival also unveiled Chase & Status, Gryffin, Hector Oaks, MEDUZA, Miss Monique, James Hype and Patrick Mason as part of this year’s line-up.

Germany’s Panama Open Air, one of the country’s most exciting young festivals, has added a jaw-dropping batch of artists to their 2024 line-up. The Bonn-based festival has managed to sway the Swedish House Mafia into performing exclusively at Panama Open Air this summer season, after a six year hiatus from Germany. In addition, the event will see performances by Gryffin, Hector Oaks, MEDUZA, Miss Monique, James Hype, Patrick Mason and the iconic drum & bass duo Chase & Status. Panama Open Air Festival will take place in Rheinaue Park in Bonn on June 28th and 29th.

As Panama Open Air gears up for the 2024 summer season, the festival is dead-set on making this their best edition yet. With a monumental line-up, but also through perfectly utilising the amazing backdrop of the park, creating a true urban oasis. The event prides itself in offering a dynamic blend of world-renowned artists as well as local German acts. Through thoughtful curation, the event is able to create an inclusive setting for German natives as well as international visitors. The festival’s many stages ORIGIN, HEAT, POA808 and OASIS each boast a unique sound and offer the ultimate environment to explore new and diverse sounds.

TERMINAL V ANNOUNCES EPIC LINEUP FOR CROATIAN FESTIVAL DEBUT

TECHNO ARRIVES AT THE THE GARDEN RESORT LIKE NEVER BEFORE

 Klangkuenstler, Mall Grab, AZYR, Charlie Sparks, MRD, SNTS, Funk Assault. Horsegiirl, Dyen, KI/KI, Adiel, Hannah Laing, Kobosil, Kettama and many more

The UK’s foremost techno brand is bringing its world renowned line ups and famously electric atmospheres to the gorgeous Garden Resort in Croatia. From July 18-22, an expertly curated mix of techno tastemakers from across the spectrum will bring their a-game to four sun-kissed stages across five unmissable days of non-stop fun. 

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Terminal V just won DJ Mag’s best British Festival award for 2023 off the back of years of insiders leading events at home in Edinburgh, Scotland. Each one brings 40,000 people and hundreds of DJs together for one of the UK’s most electrifying experiences. Now all that is coming to Croatia and will offer the sort of innovative techno never before seen in the region.

Tisno’s blissful Garden Resort is a natural sweeping bay with beautiful beaches, lush green pine forests and stunning views out over the glistening Adriatic sea. For 5 days and nights  it will become a secluded and private adult playground with plenty on offer, from dancing under the sun or stars to adrenaline pumping water sports, unmissable boat parties and late night afterparties. It is also a place to soothe the soul and enjoy relaxing hours spent soaking up the vibes and a fine array of local food and culture. 

The four open air stages include the cult and world renowned Barbarella’s (which is regularly voted as one of the best in the world by DJ Mag), the secluded Olive Grove, the epic Main Stage and the superb Beach Stage. Each one has bespoke design and world class sound and will offer unique sounds that have all been perfectly curated to make for a diverse offering across the site. 

This first ever international Terminal V Festival will pull out all the stops for 6000 lucky people and is guaranteed to be the most talked about event of summer. Do not miss your chance to be part of history by getting your tickets now at www.terminalvcroatia.com.