GROOVE CRUISE CONTINUES ITS 20-YEAR LEGACY AS THE FIRST MULTI-DAY CRUISE SHIP FESTIVAL WITH THEMES AND DECOR CHANGING TWICE DAILY

The sold-out event announces the 2025 daily interactive themes for the largest music cruise in history 

Whet Foundation completes Hope for Haiti initiative to provide aid to local organization Second Mile Haiti 

Headliners include Eric Prydz, Nicole Moudaber, Seven Lions, James Hype, and MEDUZA

Thursday, January 23 - Monday, January 27, 2025

Sailing from Miami, Florida to Falmouth, Jamaica on one of the world’s largest passenger vessels, Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

Whet Travel’s flagship event Groove Cruise has just announced eight interactive themes for the sold-out 2025 event, sailing from Miami to Falmouth, Jamaica from Thursday, January 23 - Monday, January 27, 2025, on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. Selling out eight months in advance, the 2025 edition will make history as the largest music cruise ever.

Groove Cruise will continue its 20-year legacy as the first multi-day cruise ship festival to change themes and decor twice daily, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees. As one of the pillars of the Groove Cruise community, each year the festival hosts two daily themes for the daytime and evening, creating an inclusive and creative atmosphere for its beloved “Captains.”

The festival will kick off on Thursday, January 23 with the annual theme of Represent, where attendees can wear something to represent their hometown or favorite sports team. First-time Groove Cruise attendees or “Virgins” are encouraged to wear white and returning "Captains" can elect to wear a specific color based on how many Groove Cruise events they’ve attended. The first evening theme will be Nauti Sleepover, which is sure to be filled with naughty pajamas and lingerie. With nonstop music programming, attendees will dance the night away dressed in sleepover-inspired outfits. 

The following day, Groove Cruise will boast two vibrant themes for attendees to revel in. The festival will transform into 50 Shades of Candyland, with unlimited costume ideas from the nostalgic 1950s board game or any sweet treat. Attendees can explore the creative costumes of Queen Frostine, Princess Lolly, King Kandy, and more. In the evening, Hollywood attire and movie characters will flood the Allure of the Seas for Stars on Deck. The “lights, camera, action” theme will promote costumes such as the attendees' favorite cartoon character or movie star.

For the destination day on Saturday, January 25, attendees will disembark at the idyllic location of Falmouth with the tropical theme of Tropic Like It’s Hot. The beach day will excite Captains to wear hula costumes, fruit-forward gear, or island fashion. Back on the ship, the late-night hours will boast the playful theme OnlyFarms - to welcome cowboys, farm animals, and more. Transforming into a mystical farmland, Groove Cruise Captains will don themselves in their country best. 

The fourth and final day will feature the daytime Neon Splash to brighten up the ship with classic rave gear to soak up the sun. The festival will close out the evening with the fantasy-inspired Realm of Enchantment to welcome fairies, unicorns, dragons, witches, wizards, and so much more. 

In collaboration with the nonprofit organization Whet Foundation, Groove Cruise also recently completed its Hope for Haiti initiative to support local organization Second Mile Haiti with urgent aid. The organization aims to provide nutritional support and educational services to newborns and their mothers. Whet Foundation coordinated donations to be shipped to Second Mile Haiti including necessities such as medical devices, birthing supplies, newborn clothing, and more. The crucial supplies help the local organization to avert life-threatening complications and support the local Haitian community.

Groove Cruise 2025 will feature iconic global dance music stars who will make their festival debuts including headliners like audiovisual extraordinaire Eric Prydz, UK partystarter James Hype, Italian powerhouse trio MEDUZA, IN THE MOOD boss and global tastemaker Nicole Moudaber, as well as Ophelia Records founder Seven Lions as a special guest.

The festival will also feature performances from a bevy of electronic music acts including AIMMIA, ALLEYCVT, Amidy, Anabel Englund, Annicka, Anthony Attalla, Blastoyz, BUNT., Casmalia, Cheyenne Giles, Cristoph, Crystal Skies, Dada Life, Daxson, Deeper Purpose, Deepfake, DJ Ruckus, Far Out, Gem & Tauri, Gene Farris, Gudfella, Ida Engberg, It’s Murph, James Kennedy, Jeremy Olander, Joshwa, Kream, Layton Giordani, Luci, Maddix, Mark Sixma, Markus Schulz, Matt Sassari, Max Low, MitiS, Nilsix, Odd Mob, Orjan Nilsen, Pretty Pink, R3WIRE, Ranger Trucco, Roger Sanchez, Telykast, Tita Lau, Trivecta, Twinsick, Vavo, Yotto, and many more. 

Settled along the shores of the Caribbean Sea, Falmouth will serve as a captivating destination for Groove Cruise Captains. The coastal town is steeped in rich heritage with historic landmarks & museums and offers an array of thrilling activities and attractions including snorkeling, jet skiing, jungle excursions, zip lining, cultural walking tours, horseback riding, ATV tours, river tubing, and more. Falmouth’s alluring beaches, Doctor’s Cave and Burwood, boast crystal clear waters and vibrant coral reefs for attendees to divulge in. 

Following the success of the 20th-anniversary sailing in January 2024, the 37th sailing of Groove Cruise in 2025 will feature 96 hours of nonstop music, as well as the festival’s signature immersive programming which will include 11 stages with world-class production, globally renowned artists, daily themes with dedicated parties, Whet Oasis wellness experiences, artist-hosted activities, unique destination excursions, Whet Foundation volunteer experience, mental health panels & workshops, and so much more. 

TERMINAL V REVEALS DAY SPLITS FOR MUCH-ANTICIPATED FESTIVAL DEBUT IN CROATIA

Every shade of techno will be represented from rave-ready to dark techno, hard techno through to trance-tinged techno, and more in Croatia

From July 18-22, the UK's most celebrated techno festival Terminal V brings a wide arrange of styles and subgenres to the gorgeous Garden Resort in Croatia. Now the day splits have been revealed for what will be five unmissable days of world class techno in the open air, on boats and beaches.

Terminal V, which won an award for the best British festival in 2023, has long been leading from the front with its epic festivals in Edinburgh, Scotland. They are renowned for their next level production and multi-stage experiences as well as for offering a tasteful mix of techno styles from across the spectrum. Now the team brings all that know-how to Tisno’s blissful Garden Resort. It is a natural hideaway with a sweeping bay, glistening Adriatic sea and the chance to dance under a hot sun or twinkling stars at a range of different venues as well as on unmissable daily boat parties and late night afterparties which run until sunrise, while there will be plenty of adrenaline-pumping water sports to enjoy by day. 

Dancing will take place at the superb Barbarella’s, regularly voted as one of the best party venues in the world, the more secluded Olive Grove, the epic Main Stage and the superb Beach Stage, with club and boat party partners including abstract, Face 2 Face by 240, Free From Sleep, Hard Beats, Index, Music Reactions, Mutate, Roots, Resonance, Tribes and Underground DOD all bringing their own know how and unique takes on techno.

All styles are represented at Terminal V from thrilling hard techno to more heady deep techno, raw and industrial techno to late night and dark techno via trance-tinged techno high on emotion and throwback rave sounds, all from the scene's most red hot talents and new school tastemakers. 

Thursday features: Azyr, DJ Gigola, DJ Jock, Dominique, Dyen, Eargasm God, Horsegirl, JKS, Lucia Lu Mcr-T, Nastia, Rene Wise, Rar, Sikoti the Muffin Man and more, then Friday is comprised of: Adiel, Aida Arko, Aisha, Charlie Sparks, Elli Acula, Fjaak, François X, Justin Jay, KI/KI, Mall Grab, Parfait, Serafina, Tommy Holohan, X-Coast and Wilderich.

Saturday: Anima, Cera Khin, DJ Jock, Funk Assault, Funk Tribu, Gnro Gumja, Imogen, Insolate, Juicy Romance, Kettama, LB aka Labat Matan, ОТТО, Pusmus, Radios, Raven, SNTS and more. Sunday welcomes Alt 8, Bad Boombox, Caravel, Courtesy, Fka.m4a, Franck, Frazier, Julian Muller, Klangkuenstler, Kobosil, Korse, Laure Croft, Luca Agnelli, MRD, OTTA, SHDW and more. Monday’s closing sees another set from Alt 8 plus Callush, Caravel, Clemente Loffredo, DJ Fuck Off, Faster Horses, Hannah Laing, Kander, Malugi, Narciss, Novah, Rebekah, SDN and Yasmin Gardezi.

Terminal V Festival promises to be an immersive techno celebration of the sort this region has never seen before. Make sure you are a part of this new chapter in the Terminal V story by getting tickets now at www.terminalvcroatia.com.

DESTINATION ULTRA ANNOUNCE BUMPER LINEUP FOR CROATIA ISLAND EVENT SERIES - TCHAMI, SAM FELDT, KOROLOVA + MORE ALL SET TO PLAY

Embark on a unique musical journey through the Croatian islands with over a dozen world class performers.

Destination ULTRA is much more than a music festival. It is a unique concept that unites the crystal clear waves of the Adriatic sea, the magical Croatian islands of Brač, Hvar and Vis and the rhythms that have been enchanting Ultranauts all over the world for ten years. With its world-famous DJs, breathtaking settings and unrivalled soundtrack, Destination ULTRA is known as one of the most beautiful musical experiences and now the lineups for this year’s edition have been revealed.

The Regatta party marks the beginning of an unforgettable Destination ULTRA adventure. This first stop is right by the most beautiful beach in the world, Zlatni rat, in renowned open air Club 585. Famous Dutch duo Lucas & Steve, known for their hits Summer On You, Up Till Dawn (On The Move) and Perfect, will headline after warm up sets from Cats on Bricks, Vanillaz and Dadoo. Tickets are on sale, available at a price of €39.

The second day is reserved for the famous all-day Hvar party adventure. With summer sun warming the clear Adriatic sea around Pakleni islands the stage is set for a luxurious backdrop for the traditional ULTRA Beach event on July 16. In the last 9 years, this daytime party has established itself as an essential stop for all beach party lovers, and this year a spectacular DJ line-up is expected. Tchami, often described as a pioneer in the subgenre of future house music, will captivate the audience and besides him, Sam Feldt, a musical virtuoso from the Netherlands. Jonas Blue, Goldfish and CUEBRIK will also play on the sunniest island. The GA ticket price is €60, and the VIP ticket is €150.

After another miraculous sunset, a new musical journey begins. The venue is the same, but the experience is completely different. The RESISTANCE Hvar program this year features Briton Massan, while the night will be spiced up by a Polish born, London based Kasia, whose sounds can be described as something between house, dub and techno, with a healthy dose of deep groove and funk thrown into her interesting mix. The tickets, which are usually sold out quickly, are €39 for GA access, and €99 for VIP.

Destination ULTRA ends on Vis, with the RESISTANCE VIS program scheduled for July 17, in one of the most exclusive places on the Mediterranean, Fort George. It is a boutique event, which is reserved for 2,000 visitors, and this year another DJ and producer from Kiev, Korolova, oversees the music. She is the ultimate sensation in the melodic house and techno music realm, and her rapid rise speaks of great talent and a bright future. Last year alone, she performed over 100 shows in 20 countries, wowing audiences in person and online with over 100 million views on YouTube and racking up a whopping 80 million streams. Tickets for this event are €39.

The unique tenth edition of the festival starts in Split's Mladeži Park, which will light up in ULTRA Europe colours from July 12 to 14. Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Axwell, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Boris Brejcha, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Camelphat, Deborah De Luca, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Frankie Wah, Hardwell, Kasablanca, Kasia, Kapuchon, KSHMR, Martin Garrix, Maddix, Massano, Matroda, Mykris, Timmy Trumpet, Sebastian Ingrosso, Slander, Subtronics, Topic, Vintage Culture, Vini Vici and W&W are confirmed performers who will put a special stamp on the anniversary of the festival with their energy, mosaic of sounds and memorable emotions.

For all those who want the ultimate experience and bit of luxury, this unique perfect seven-day fusion of music, sea and extravagance comes via a Destination ULTRA yacht cruise. It is an ultimate high life experience that combines the best of both worlds - the beautiful landscapes of Croatia and the famous rhythms of the festival. It includes accommodation in a double cabin, with breakfast and lunch, and VIP tickets to all official parties of the tenth edition of the ULTRA Europe festival. There are only five free cabins left for all those who want to experience the ULTRA Europe festival in full. More information can be found at the link https://ultraeurope.com/tickets/yacht-package/. All other information about destinations and tickets can be found at the link: 

https://ultraeurope.com/tickets/festival/

TIER 3 tickets for ULTRA Europe are nearly sold out, with 3-Day GA ticket priced at €189, 3-Day VIP tickets at €389, and a 1-Day VIP ticket at €199. Fan Pit tickets are sold out. Tickets on sale now.

Can you hear the beats echoing across the crystal clear sea? Destination ULTRA is the ultimate music experience including some of Croatia's most stunning islands #CroatiaFullOfMusic

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