EXIT 2024 COMPLETES UNRIVALLED ELECTRONIC PART OF LINEUP FOR ITS DANCE ARENA AND MANY OTHER STAGES AT PETROVARADIN FORTRESS

ARTBAT, Argy b2b Vintage Culture and many more are added to an impressive roster led by Carl Cox, Bonobo, Black Coffee, Sara Landry, I Hate Models and more than 100+ acts!

EXIT Festival’s mts Dance Arena has long been a temple of electronic music with top-notch lineups soundtracking dancing in the mediaeval trenches and this year will be no different. Joining this year's already announced names are Carl Cox, Bonobo, ARTBAT, Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Sama' Abdulhadi, Klangkuenstler, Carlita, I Hate Models, Patrick Mason, Franky Wah, Barry Can’t Swim, ARTBAT, Argy b2b Vintage Culture, Avantika, Human Rias, and Lanna to make for the best ever event. EXIT is the largest electronic music gathering in Europe and ticket prices will go up on June 15th so move fast to get yours now. 

EXIT offers a wide spectrum of electronic sounds from the scene's most innovative names across several unique stages. It is the ultimate electronic sanctuary for dance music lovers from all over the planet and year on year tens of thousands travel to Serbia and to the heart of EXIT, a cutting-edge haven of sound that immerses them deep into the party with high-spec production and world-class sound systems.

One major new addition is the Ukrainian duo ARTBAT, fresh off their performance at EXIT's Sea Star Festival having recently made waves with their cover of the legendary Chemical Brothers hit “Hey Boy Hey Girl,” while a world premiere of house titans Argy b2b Vintage Culture will also be a highlight and Lanna, EXIT's 18-year-old wunderkind, will bring plenty of energy from her Ibiza performances.

The famous setting for this is the legendary Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia, which was completed in 1780 and has more than 40 different stages to hear music. This year on July 11 it will welcome long-time techno titan Carl Cox, the rich sounds of Klangkuenstler and Palestine’s leading export Sama’ Abdulhadi, while July 13 brings Ellum Audio boss Maceo Plex, harder techno from I Hate Models, and Berlin favourite Patrick Mason. Other standouts include Grammy-winning South African DJ Black Coffee who is the global leader when it comes to Afro house and has worked with a who’s who of stars from across the music world while also holding down a key Ibiaz residency each summer. He will close down the whole festival, and also playing is Bonobo, the eclectic musician, cultured producer and revered live performer who brings many influences from hip-hop to soul to jazz to his richly evocative and escapist sounds.  

Across the weekend, the NSNS Refreshed By Heineken Silver stage will welcome plenty of unique talents including Carlita, Sara Landry, Kobosil, Yotto, Helena Hauff, Cassie Raptor, Francis Mercier, Estella Boersma, Henry Saiz, and Oguz.

Meanwhile the Together X House by IQOS stage, Gaia Trance stage and Urban Bug stage will all keep people doing all weekend long with a broad and brilliant mix of sounds from the worlds of house, techno and trance such as ANTDOT, Alex Wann, Sasson, Kitty Amor, Mont Rouge and Sparrow & Barbossa and tens more. 

VERKNIPT FESTIVAL 2024: A MASSIVE SUCCESS

Verknipt Festival 2024 was nothing short of epic performances and a record-breaking crowd, setting the stage for its 2025-edition.

This past weekend, Verknipt Festival 2024 electrified the shores of Strijkviertelplas in Utrecht with an unforgettable celebration of hard techno, industrial beats and rave culture. The two-day festival, held on June 8th and 9th, was a spectacular display of energy, music and community, cementing Verknipt's status as a premier event in the global techno scene.

An Unforgettable Experience

Over 25.000 ravers gathered at Verknipt Festival 2024, the biggest crowd ever since the festival began back in 2012. Verknipt Festival 2024 featured four dynamic stages — The Lake, Hangar, Ponton and Bunker — each offering a unique sonic experience. Ravers were treated to performances by top-tier artists and rising stars alike, including unforgettable sets from Sara Landry, OGUZ, DIØN, SHLØMO, 6EJOU and many more. The festival's signature light and laser shows, paired with immersive visuals created an atmosphere that was nothing short of epic.

From the pulsating outdoor vibes of The Lake and Ponton stages to the intense indoor energy of the Hangar and Bunker, every corner of the festival was alive with the sound of hard techno. “My favorite moments were too many to point out, but I feel that Shlømo's closing set at The Hangar on Saturday and Sara Landry’s set on Sunday made a lot of impact on the crowd,” Mer Hajbarati, Verknipt’s co-owner said. “The crowd was in total awe and craving more, which I think is really the best kind of response you can ask for. And for those who just can’t get enough, luckily we have the massive Verknipt ArenA show around the corner on July 20th, too.”

Verknipt 2025

As Verknipt celebrates the success of Verknipt Festival 2024, the organisation is also excitedly opening up Community Pre-Sale tickets for its 2025 edition. Verknipt Festival 2025 Community Pre-Sale tickets are available for 48-hours only — from June 10-12 —  €55.55 (excl. tax) for Community Day Tickets and €99.99 (excl. tax) for Community Weekend Tickets. Click here to learn more.

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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.