THE BPM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMATIVE REAWAKENING WITH BRAND-NEW DATES AND LOCATION FOR 2025 EDITION

JANUARY 8-12TH, 2025

COSTA RICA

The BPM Festival, known globally for its pulsating energy and unparalleled music experiences, has announced its upcoming 4th edition in Costa Rica with new dates and a new location. Its flagship 5-day event will debut at a brand-new festival site in Costa Rica where the jungle will come alive from January 8-12, 2025. The next iteration of the festival will mark a transformative reawakening as it enters a new chapter, brimming with fresh inspiration and perspective. Under new management and with a refreshed team at the helm, a reborn experience of the renowned event awaits. Early bird tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, July 30th  at 11 AM ET / 9 AM CT. Fans can sign up to unlock early bird pricing HERE.

The BPM Festival 2025 will unfold across a sprawling 200-acre venue, featuring two nighttime jungle stages and one daytime beach stage, while select events will continue in Tamarindo, including daytime parties at beach clubs and Chiquita's as a mainstay. This new setting will offer an immersive day-to-night journey set against Costa Rica's stunning sunsets and lush landscapes. With a focus on elevated production quality, including enhanced sound, lighting, and stage design, the BPM is pulling out all the stops as it ushers in its next era.

Behind the scenes, The BPM Festival has recently onboarded Driss Skali from Talent 1st Management - formerly the talent buyer for the likes of SXM Festival and more, Skali joins the bookings team at BPM. This addition, along with a reinvigorated team working diligently, signals the festival's commitment to delivering a finely curated lineup that will be announced as the event draws closer. The organizers are also crafting unique activations and spontaneous pop-up events in town. To further streamline the new and improved experience, The BPM Festival has partnered with high-end hotels and is implementing efficient transportation plans. 

The BPM Festival remains dedicated to creating unique experiences while staying true to its roots and the community that has supported the brand throughout the years. As preparations for its upcoming edition are underway, the excitement builds, and anticipation for this monumental event reaches new heights. 

For more information about The BPM Festival: Costa Rica 2025, including future lineup announcements and ticket details, please visit https://thebpmfestival.com/.

Since its inception in 2008 as a post-New Year's Eve industry gathering for bartenders, promoters, and musicians, The BPM Festival has evolved into a globally recognized beacon for the best in techno and house music. With a rich history spanning picturesque locations such as Mexico, Portugal, and Tel Aviv, as well as satellite events in Bali, Brazil, Dubai, Ibiza, Miami, and Toronto, BPM has become a staple on the international festival circuit. Now, under new management and with a refreshed team, The BPM Festival is embarking on its most ambitious chapter yet. Its upcoming 4th edition in Costa Rica marks a transformative reawakening, featuring a sprawling 200-acre venue near Tamarindo that promises an immersive day-to-night journey amidst stunning sunsets and lush landscapes. With enhanced production, curated lineups, and a commitment to its roots, The BPM Festival continues to push boundaries, offering unparalleled experiences for die-hard fans and newcomers alike in its quest to redefine the global electronic music landscape.

HULAWEEN 2024 COLLABORATES WITH WOMEN-LED COLLECTIVE DEF FOR DEBUT OFF LIMITS STAGE

THE INTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE WILL BE AN IMMERSIVE, 360-DEGREE STAGE THAT BRINGS HULAWEEN ATTENDEES UP-CLOSE-AND-PERSONAL TO THE UNDERGROUND’S MOST IN-DEMAND ACTS ACROSS HOUSE, TECHNO, DRUM AND BASS, UKG AND BASS

PERFORMING ACTS INCLUDE AZZECCA, IAN ASHER, WILL CLARKE, GUDFELLA, BOU, TAIKI NULIGHT, AYYBO, EAZYBAKED, CHROMEBODIES, RIORDIAN, JUSTIN JAY B2B NALA, & MANY MORE

Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida

“We are excited to officially welcome DEF to the Hula Fam! Their unique curation and thriving community will be the magic that helps launch our new 360 experience OFF LIMITS at Spirit Lake. Their long standing history of attending Hulaween gives us great confidence and excitement in what’s to come.” - Michael Berg, Hulaween founder & co-owner

"This is truly a full circle moment for us. Our DEF team, friends and fans have all been a part of the Hulaween family for nearly a decade and now we have the opportunity to merge both worlds. We’re so excited to bring DEF energy to the magic of Spirit Lake, and showcase some of our favorite artists from across the world. We used to joke about a DEF360 stage at Hulaween and now it’s actually happening."  - DEF founder

Hulaween 2024 has teamed-up with the women-owned and led event company DEFINE EVERYTHING FUTURE (DEF) to unveil the debut OFF LIMITS Stage lineup. Designed to be an intimate fan experience, the brand new activation will offer a cutting-edge, immersive 360-degree stage nestled within the enchanting festival grounds. It will also bring Hulaween-attendees closer to the underground dance scene than ever before, featuring a medley of the most in-demand acts across house, techno, drum and bass, UKG and bass.

Hulaween will inaugurate the OFF LIMITS Stage at this year’s event, taking place Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 at its long-time home of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.

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The first installment of OFF LIMITS will feature underground luminaries across the genre spectrum, including Chicago-bred techno producer Azzecca, SoCal house savant Ian Asher, Filipino producer GUDFELLA, GRAMMY-nominated techno purveyor Will Clarke, Manchester-based DJ, producer and label boss Bou, Mongolian-British producer Taiki Nulight, Orange County-native and party music hustler AYYBO, experimental bass duo Eazybaked, UK-based tech-house producer Riordan, and a special b2b between Los Angeles-based house selectors Justin Jay and Nala.

Additional artists performing at the first-ever OFF LIMITS stage include Bianca Oblivion, BOSSA, CHROMEBODIES (the collaborative project between Manila Killa and Hotel Garuda), 33 Below, Angrybaby, CLB b2b NIK P, Crucial b2b Kollapse, gad’m, Know Good, MPH, Oppidan, and Soukii.

The innovative stage experience will complement its underground dance music programming with pyro effects from Incendia and a Funktion-One sound system. Importantly, it will also blend DEF’s event signature production style with the singularly beloved capabilities of Spirit Lake, merging the 360-degree concept with lakefront projection mapping, hypnotizing light shows, and interactive installations that seamlessly integrate visual and performance art.

The Atlanta-based event production entity DEF has made a name for itself as a fully independent, women-led team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences with musical legends and up-and-comers alike. They’ve put on shows across the genre spectrum with artists such as Sara Landry, ISOxo, Of The Trees, Dr. Fresch, and many more.

Hulaween is similarly proud of its status as a fully-independent, genre-blending event, and it is excited to join creative forces with a company that is so philosophically aligned - and who are also long-time friends and patrons of the legendary festival. Together, they will underscore each other’s commitments to fostering community and celebrating artistic expression amidst the magical backdrop of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

Since Hulaween’s inception in 2013, the Halloween-themed music, arts, and camping festival has evolved into one of the country’s most coveted cross-genre affairs. Over the course of the past decade, Hulaween has hosted a plethora of genre-crossing artists at the Spirit of the Suwannee’s idyllic grounds, which serves as the perfect setting for attendees to fully immerse themselves in Florida’s lush, enrapturing nature.

Hulaween offers a variety of ticketing tiers for the 2024 festival, including the newly-added, officially sold out GA+, which offers a dedicated lounge with a private bar, access to air-conditioned restrooms and a concierge service. GA, GA+, and VIP all include primitive camping, with car/RV camping passes available for an additional purchase.

VIP tickets (which are 90% sold out) include VIP admission, indoor bathrooms, VIP viewing areas, swag bags, complimentary golf cart rides, and VIP primitive camping included in the Mummy and Werewolf VIP options. The Witch, Vampire, Goblin, and Zombie VIP packages are all sold out.

Secure your 2024 passes for Hulaween now! Explore all available ticketing options right here.

VERKNIPT ARENA SHATTERS RECORDS: THE BIGGEST HARD TECHNO EVENT EVER

40.000 hard techno enthusiasts came to rave all night long for Verknipt ArenA, setting records and a new trajectory for a once-niche music genre.

Verknipt, one of the world’s leading hard techno event organizers, has proven its cultural significance and influence on the hard techno scene, bringing together 40.000 ravers for the biggest hard techno event ever. Held at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday, July 20th, the night was a resounding success, filled with epic performances and a vibrant energy that lasted until well after dawn.

Verknipt ArenA hosted more than a dozen of the hard techno scene’s most prolific performers from 20:30 when the doors opened on Saturday until 08:00 when they closed the show on Sunday morning. Sets that stood out included the opening b3b with Cynthia Spiering, Franky-B and Ketting, as well as epic performances by heavyweights like Sara Landry whose electrifying sound ignited the entire stadium. 

The stage at Verknipt ArenA also proved to be the perfect venue for artists to release all new tracks. Shlømo debuted “Meet Me In São Paulo,” which is part of the special release Verknipt ArenA album by Verknipt Records. DIØN also unveiled the official Verknipt ArenA anthem during his set, a masterful rework of Tiësto’s legendary track ‘Traffic,’ which you can also find on the Verknipt Records Album.

As the night progressed, the energy only intensified. The crowd was treated to a series of stellar performances from Onlynumbers, CARV, Basswell, Alignment, DYEN, Oguz, 6ejou, Raxeller and KARAH, each artist bringing their unique style and passion to the stage. The closing set by Fantasm was nothing short of spectacular, keeping the energy levels high until 08:00.

This monumental, all-night-long event not only showcased the incredible scale of the hard techno movement but also Verknipt’s pivotal role in its growth and evolution. The overwhelming success of Verknipt ArenA is a testament to the thriving global hard techno community and the unifying power of music. 

The Album: Take home a piece of Verknipt ArenA
Verknipt ArenA also illustrates how Verknipt as an organization is continuing to push boundaries and elevate the hard techno scene, creating spaces where emerging talents can shine and established artists can explore new creative heights with the most enthusiastic and dedicated crowds out there.

This sentiment is most evident at Verknipt ArenA itself, as well as with their latest project, the release of an exclusive Verknipt ArenA album by Verknipt Records and Be Yourself Music. This Verknipt Records special album was made to commemorate the world’s biggest hard techno rave and showcase both established names and rising stars in the scene.

"Verknipt Records is thrilled to unveil the Verknipt ArenA album, a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of hard techno and the scene,” Mer Hajbarati, Verknipt founder explained. “This album not only showcases the immense talent of our contributing artists but also embodies the energy and spirit of this landmark event. We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation in the hard dance scene."

The album features big hitters like Shlømo, Fantasm, CARV, PER PLEKS, ANSBRO, and Luca Agnelli amongst exciting newcomers like Franky B and Ketting. The album is available both as a digital release and a vinyl for €34,99 (excl. shipping and service costs) — the vinyl will be delivered to customers by the end of September. You can listen to the Verknipt ArenA album here or listen to Spotify’s Hard Techno playlist curated by the hard techno organization this month.  

After last weekend’s success Verknipt ArenA is confirmed for 2025, more info will be released later this week.

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