EPIC POOL PARTIES COMPLETE STANDOUT LINE UPS FOR 2024

Joseph Capriati, Louie Vega, Arielle Free, Ferreck Dawn, Kerri Chandler, Damian Lazarus, Hot Since 82 & Danny Tenaglia headline

Miami Music Week now has its most essential parties series completed as Epic Pool Parties add the likes of Joseph Capriati, Louie Vega, Arielle Free, Ferreck Dawn, Kerri Chandler, Damian Lazarus, Roger Sanchez, The Shapeshifters and many more to their superb 2024 series which already includes the likes of Hot Since 82, Danny Tenaglia, Joseph Capriati and many more. Tickets will sell out and Friday’s event now only has VIP tickets left so get yours now at LINK. 

The iconic Epic Pool Parties play out in beautiful sun kissed surrounds on the roof of the luxurious Sagamore hotel. It is in the heart of the Art Deco region and right on the oceanfront on South Beach. The famously action packed parties run from March 20th - 24th 2024 with world renowned brands, music-loving crowds and of course the gorgeous pool surrounded by loungers and iconic palm trees with world class production and on-point sound systems. 

As always there are five chances to party this year starting with world leading dance music magazine DJ Mag, who have already announced ANOTR and now add US house legend Louie Vega, the multi-genre Italian specialist Joseph Capriati plus Aqutie and Chloé Caillet with more to come. 

The iconic house label Defected is in charge on Thursday with plenty of its key associates all ready to serve up a master class across every shade of house. They are the Radio 1 tastemaker Arielle Free, Dutchman Ferreck Dawn, chart topper Low Steppa, party starter Mele, plus bass driven Sam Divine, Noizu and Shermanology. 

On Friday, Hot Since 82 arrives with his popular tech house label Knee Deep In Sound and a mix of close label friends and associates such as standout New jersey deep house pioneer and all round loveable hero Kerri Chandler, plus the red hot likes of Alex Wann, Alex Kennon and Mai Iachetti. 

Saturday is another unmissable session with none other than Danny Tenaglia joined by the superb selector and Crosstown Rebel boss Damian Lazarus, who has a truly unique take on house and tech. Get ready for two extended sets at the Sagamore Hotel

Sunday is always historic as the series draws to a close with an extra special air of celebration and this year will be no different as Glitterbox brings plenty of vibrant sights and sounds from stars of the scene like Roger Sanchez, a live show from funk and soul man Dame Brown, timeless grooves from the Girls of the internet collective, vocal delights from the unstoppable The Shapeshifters, house and disco from across the ages from influential artist Jellybean Benitez plus more from Heidi Lawden, Melvo Baptiste and Rich Medina. 

New to 2024, fans can elevate their Miami Music Week experience with very limited single day VIP tickets or a full 5 day VIP pass, they include access to two dedicated VIP areas, an elevated viewing balcony overlooking the dance floor and stage including a private bar, backstage VIP Tent area including private bar, 5 Days fast track entry and Q-Jump and re-admission as well as come and go as you please. Single day VIP tickets include all of the above but are valid for one day only on the day of the event chosen. Prices start at $200

Do not miss your place in pool party paradise and get your tickets now. 

FULL LINE UPS

Sagamore Hotel

Wed, March 20

DJ Mag

A-Z

ANOTR

Aqutie

Chloé Caillet 

Joseph Capriati 

Louie Vega

More TBA

Thu, March 21

Defected Records

A-Z

Arielle Free

Eliza Rose

Ferreck Dawn

Low Steppa

Mele

Noizu

Sam Divine

Shermanology

Fri, March 22 

Knee Deep in Miami 

Hot Since 82 

Kerri Chandler

Alex Wann

Alex Kennon

Mai Iachetti

Sat, March 23

The Epic Pool Party

Danny Tenaglia (Extended set)

Damian Lazarus (Extended set)

More TBA 

Sun, March 24

Glitterbox

A-Z

Dame Brown (Live)

Gir:ls of the internet

Heidi Lawden

Jellybean Benitez

Melvo Baptiste

Rich Medina

Roger Sanchez

The Shapeshifters

Yasmin

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.