SLANDER AND INSOMNIAC PRESENT STARBASE: A NEW 2-DAY MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL CURATED BY THE GRAMMY-NOMINATED DUO

Taking place at Lake Perris, CA, on April 25-26, 2025, the duo’s first-ever hosted festival will focus on delivering a unique experience for their loyal community, with a meticulously curated lineup of 35+ artists and an immersive camping experience in a stunning location at its core. 

GRAMMY-nominated electronic music titans SLANDER, in partnership with global live events experience creator Insomniac, announced the launch of their new collaborative music festival, Starbase. The highly anticipated festival, set to take place April 25-26, 2025 at Lake Perris in Southern California, marks the culmination of years of planning and creative collaboration. Fusing the SLANDER signature melodic and bass sounds with Insomniac’s world-class event production, Starbase promises to deliver a transformative experience for their dedicated community. 

Rooted in the SLANDER distinct musical style, Starbase embodies the duo’s diverse sonic palette with a carefully curated lineup of 39 artists, including the duo’s FIVE scheduled sets, SLANDER, SLANDER B2B NGHTMRE, SLANDER B2B Dimension, and two techno sunrise sets on the beach as their side project Before Dawn. Fans can also hear heavy-hitters like SVDDEN DEATH: VOYD, Kill The Noise, and Space Laces, alongside emotive sets from William Black, Trivecta, and Fairlane. Additional acts include rising stars such as A Hundred Drums, FrostTop, and Vastive, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Finally, a host of elite underground Techno artists will keep the energy alive until sunrise each morning at the official lakeside after-parties.

Inspired by their many years attending Burning Man, SLANDER envisioned Starbase as an exclusive, intimate lakeside camping festival with limited capacity, music until sunrise, and in a breathtaking setting at Lake Perris. What will truly set Starbase apart is its unique approach: ZERO SET TIME CONFLICTS, giving fans the chance to experience every single artist on the lineup if they so choose. With only a handful of camping festivals in Southern California, Starbase aims to elevate the region’s offerings by delivering a one-of-a-kind experience featuring unparalleled views, sunrise sets on the waterfront, and a carefully curated lineup that promises unforgettable moments.

Fans can now register at STARBASE.WORLD for presale access to be able to secure priority access to purchase both festival tickets and camping packages. The presale for two-day GA and VIP tickets, along with camping options, opens on Wednesday, December 18. Camping packages are designed to enhance the festival experience, offering options such as Tent Camping ($399.99 + fees) for up to four campers, Car Camping ($599.99 + fees) for up to eight people, and RV Camping with full hookups ($699.99 + fees) for up to eight people. Each package includes lakeside camping spots, an exclusive Thursday night pre-party, exclusive merch item, free water stations, showers, and more.

For those that don’t purchase during the presale, tickets will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, December 19, at 10 a.m. PT, with payment plans available starting at just $9.99. Visit STARBASE.WORLD to secure your spot.

SLANDER, or Derek Andersen and Scott Land, have dominated the global dance music sphere for the better part of the last decade. Known for their emotional, airy, yet pulsating soundscapes and coining their own sub-genre, ‘heaven trap’, SLANDER has graced some of the world’s biggest stages, including EDC (Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico), Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, Nocturnal Wonderland and Ultra Music Festival. Having initially met at their alma mater, the University of California, Irvine, the two went on to graduate from music production school Icon Collective together. They eventually went on to establish the record labels Heaven Sent and Gud Vibrations under Insomniac Music Group. 

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KEINEMUSIK’S ICONIC KLOUD SERIES TO DEBUT IN ALULA IN 2025, PRESENTED BY MDLBEAST

The globally renowned, Berlin-based Keinemusik collective will bring their groundbreaking Kloud event series to AlUla on April 4, 2025 for the first time, presented by MDLBEAST. This one-of-a-kind performance will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage site of AlUla, a breathtaking destination where ancient history crosses over with modernity. Offering an unparalleled experience for lovers of arts, culture, and travel, AlUla has emerged as one of the Middle East’s most dynamic cultural hubs.

Adding to this cultural renaissance, Keinemusik—a Berlin-based collective composed of DJs and producers Adam Port, &ME, Rampa, and Reznik, alongside visual artist Monja Gentschow—will bring their signature style to this iconic location on April 4, 2025. Known for their mantra "if you feel it, it’s art," Keinemusik’s unique blend of techno, deep house, afrobeats, and hip-hop influences has captivated audiences worldwide. Their Kloud series, celebrated for its immersive fusion of music and digital art, has been hosted in iconic destinations such as Bali, London, Tulum, and Amsterdam. Now, for the first time, Kloud will transform AlUla into a multisensory masterpiece.This monumental event will be powered by MDLBEAST, the Middle East’s premier entertainment powerhouse. Renowned for reshaping the region’s music scene through events such as XP Music Futures, Balad Beast, and Soundstorm Festival, as well as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix entertainment program, MDLBEAST continues to develop the music scene in the region.On April 4, Keinemusik will perform in the stunning setting of AlUla’s canyons, combining their unique sound with the area's natural and historical charm.Pre-registration for tickets is now open. For more information and to register for tickets, click here.

Keinemusik is a network with the label as the pulse pumping centre. Driven particularly by the spirit that moves the collective behind the imprint. The spirit to find your own agenda and let nobody get in the way. The spirit of refining House and Techno off the beaten path. Be it within their own tracks, within productions of other sorts or DJ-sets. The spirit of recall value within record- and flyer-artworks and everything intermediate in word and image surrounding releases and parties. And the spirit of diversification – Rampa’s effect-gadget-venture TEILE being one example. Keinemusik’s own booking department ‘Worldwide Dancing Club’, established in 2018, being another.

Keinemusik has been around since 2009. It has been naming an existing friendship and linked interests of five members – four DJs and one graphic designer and painter. A more or less constant count of five releases per year have been released ever since, solely laid down by members of the crew. And a considerable count of label-parties went down, not only in Berlin, but around all international focal points for electronic music. And surely, there’s plenty more where those came from. So see you soon in a record store or on a dancefloor in your area!

MUSIC ON PRESENTS MARCO CAROLA FOR PACHA ICONS AT PLAYA PACHA, FIVE LUXE (DUBAI)

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• Pacha Icons is a bold, multi-genre and day-into-night open-air musical celebration that brings the world’s biggest international talent to Playa Pacha, a stunning private beach club with unparalleled Ibizan party spirit

• Following the sensational success of two events - featuring an incredible inaugural set by 

• Keinemusik duo, Adam Port and Rampa, and a show-stopping night with Joseph Capriati - the stage is set for the next big music-led extravaganza.

• Next up is house and techno titan, Marco Carola going b2b with house innovator, PAWSA on 13 December 2024 

Pacha Icons pays tribute to music’s most legendary artists, powered by Pacha Ibiza’s iconic 50-year legacy. Featuring Grammy-nominated DJs and a scintillating soundtrack, this is where champagne-fueled revelry meets a discerning, music-loving community. Already the talk of Dubai, Pacha Icons is redefining the city’s event scene this season.

Following an unforgettable debut by Keinemusik duo, Adam Port and Rampa at Pacha Icons in April 2024, Italian heavyweight Joseph Capriati stepped up for a buzzing, second edition on 23 November 2024. East End Dubs and Frank Storm backed him up with thrilling sets of their own, ensuring the party never stopped.  

Turning it up again on 13 December 2024 is ‘Play it Loud!’ master, Marco Carola. Renowned for his energetic and impressive three-deck mixing style, the Neapolitan maestro is a true icon in the underground scene, having pioneered his own stripped back and loopy sound which veers across the house and techno spectrum. 

Marco Carola brings his signature musical style and energy to Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE (Dubai), for an exclusive back-to-back set with one of the scene's most-loved DJs and producers, PAWSA. Known for his viral hit ‘Dirty Cash (Money Talks)’, PAWSA is also the co-founder of Solid Grooves Records and a global force in dance music, with chart-topping hits and sold-out shows around the world. Rounding out this powerhouse lineup are Ale De Tuglie and FABRICE, ensuring the night is filled with nothing but pure, irresistible beats.

This is a strictly limited series with only the world’s most-sought after DJs, making it the most in-demand music experience in Dubai - so make sure you book your tickets and make yourself part of the story.