GERMANY’S ICONIC DOCKLAND VENUE REOPENS FOLLOWING MAJOR RENOVATIONS WITH KANELLO OPEN-AIR SERIES

THE VENUE REOPENS ON 10 MAY WITH THE KANELLO OPEN-AIR SERIES, CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN THE SCENE FOR THE TEAM BEHIND THE VENUE. DJ TENNIS, JIMI JULES, BUTCH, OLIVER KOLETZKI AND MANY MORE WILL PLAY THIS SUMMER.

Münster’s open-air urban haven Dockland has been completely redesigned and renovated and on 10 May, KANELLO Opening welcomes production genius Jimi Jules and DJ Tennis who kick off the season with a 4 hour b2b which cannot be missed. Support comes from Berlin’s own DJ Norma b2b Greta Spark and Dockland's local heroes Alyf, Cutmaster Jay b2b Khetama and Marco Mesem as well as rising talents Krackk, Dilliboi_91 and Valeby. 

On 17 May there's another very special show with contemporary star Monika Kruse making a welcome return to the scene after three years away. Later in summer, Oliver Koletzki's label Stil vor Talent celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special KANELLO showcase, Marlon Hoffstadt plays one of his only seven European club shows in 2025 at Dockland and much more is still to be announced. 

Named in homage to the first club the Dockland crew opened up in 1995, the second incarnation sits on the banks of the canal at a former harbour in Münster. It has hosted some of Europe's most legendary parties and now boasts a 600 m² transparent industrial roof which covers almost the whole area and makes it weather proof while retaining the open-air character. There is also a brand new, top of the line d&b audiotechnik sound system, LED screens, LED Asteras and much more to make the space even more of a sensory experience while the low DJ booth is surrounded by immersive stage elements to ensure maximum intensity.

The vast renovation project is almost complete and after much anticipation the venue reopens on 10 May with a new season of KANELLO, a tastemaking house and melodic techno party that takes its name from the old Münster slang word for Canal. It attracts a cosmopolitan and music-loving crowd who have a real passion for high-quality house and electronic sounds and top-tier sound systems and production with previous guests including ÂME, Chloé Caillet, Desiree, Dixon, DJ Tennis, Kölsch, Modeselektor, Gerd Janson, Love Foxy, Colyn, Innellea and many more. 

KANELLO is the perfect place to escape everyday life and get lost in a stylish urban oasis amongst like-minded music lovers. Stay tuned for further line-up announcements. Get tickets at dockland.de or via instagram @kanello_official or  @dockland_official

LEVITY, SULLIVAN KING, DR. FRESCH, AND NGHTMRE TO HEADLINE GRIDLIFE MIDWEST 2025, THE 12TH ANNUAL EDITION OF THE PREMIER MOTORSPORTS MUSIC FESTIVAL

SUPPORTS ACTS INCLUDE LAYZ, ROSSY, CHYL, SUPER FUTURE, DENNETT, OKAYJAKE, AND MORE

‘THE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HIGH SPEED’ COMBINES ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING ON-TRACK MOTORSPORTS EXHIBITIONS AND HIGH-CALIBER CAR SHOW WITH TOP-DRAWER FESTIVAL PRODUCTION AND TWO NIGHTS OF PERFORMANCES FROM INDUSTRY-LEADING DJS.

TAKING PLACE FROM FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025, AT THE FESTIVAL’S BELOVED HOME OF GINGERMAN RACEWAY IN SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN

"GRIDLIFE Midwest is leveling up for year 12. We're launching the all-new GLGT class—our fastest, most intense wheel-to-wheel racing yet—alongside the high-speed Rush Series. With more action on track and bigger performances on the main stage, plus a refreshed festival layout and upgraded production, this is the biggest party of the year for us. It’s a celebration that has something for everyone—from festival-goers to die-hard car culture fans—and this year’s experience is going to be one for the books." - Chris Stewart, GRIDLIFE organizer

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival will return to Gingerman Raceway from Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8, 2025 for its 12th edition, where it has annually welcomed thousands of adrenaline-seekers for the premier ‘Speed Meets Sounds’ experience.

The festival has revealed a star-studded lineup for the three-day affair including festival veterans like Chicago trio Levity, who will mark a full-circle moment at the 2025 event, returning as headliners after their 2022 performance on a side stage. Dubstep/heavy metal virtuoso Sullivan King will also return to GRIDLIFE Midwest after his unforgettable performance and high-speed ride-along in 2023.

GRIDLIFE Midwest will also usher in debut headlining performances from versatile party starter Dr. Fresch, and GUD VIBRATIONS label boss NGHTMRE.

The festival will feature a handful of support acts that will make their GRIDLIFE Midwest debut such as dubstep queen LAYZ, versatile trap artist Rossy, LA-based speed house act CHYL, experimental bass maestro Super Future, melodic bass wizard Dennett, and Atlanta-based bass artist OkayJake.

The 2025 lineup is rounded out by additional supporting artists including QLANK, Dino Munaco, Matty Cants, Flats Stanlie, QURL, Veronica Eileen, DEVA, Prim, RO LOW, N8 b2b Kacper Kawala, Lachjaw, Tarrow, Key Mitch, Choccy Milk b2b Hush, Lowke b2b Ronan, S’moores, Rob D’Shawn, Kavic, and INV3RTED.

Known for bridging the gap between music lovers and car enthusiasts, GRIDLIFE Midwest has showcased top-tier musical acts throughout its previous 11 editions, including Outkast rapper Big Boi, Grammy-nominated producer Kaskade, trailblazing trap artist Waka Flocka Flame, superstar indie prankster Oliver Tree, acclaimed DJ/producer A-Trak, dubstep virtuoso Subtronics and Canadian bass music legends Zeds Dead. These genre-bending lineups have been curated alongside breathtaking drift exhibitions, races, and artist ride-alongs, creating a unique fusion that distinguishes GRIDLIFE Midwest as one of the world's most exceptional cross-cultural events.

For the festival’s 11th edition last year, they invited GRIDLIFE Midwest artist Mersiv to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in a 750HP ride-along with Formula Drift Veteran Justin Pawlak. Amidst the roar of engines and billowing smoke, the illustrious drifter and renowned bass artist shared an unforgettable ride-along, thrilling fans as this exhilarating journey was captured in stunning detail.

Fueled by the mission of motorsports inclusion and sparking car curiosity, GRIDLIFE organizes a series of annual motorsport events and festivals across North America, with GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival, GRIDLIFE Laguna, GRIDLIFE South Carolina and GRIDLIFE Summer Apex standing out as four weekends that include musical programming. At these four preeminent destination events, attendees range from music aficionados to car enthusiasts, and “car curious” individuals alike are welcomed to explore GRIDLIFE’s accessible celebration of car culture.

Whether you grew up on the track or are a complete car novice, GRIDLIFE Midwest attendees are guaranteed a weekend to remember, featuring world-class music from national headliners and local talent, hundreds of race cars on track, the world’s best drifters, E-sports, and car shows, as well as vendors, camping & amazing food all in an open all access environment. With three days of automotive enthusiasm, ‘The Music Festival At High Speed’ gathers hundreds of grassroots and professional drivers from around the country and fuses car and music cultures.

For attendees looking to transcend the high-octane spectator experience, GRIDLIFE on track presentation includes top-tier drifting featuring amateur and pro drivers, hair-raising sprint races with the GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC), and heavily-modified time attack race cars. Attendees can apply to exhibit their vehicle in the #GRIDLIFE Showcase, test their driving skills in the Virtual Racing Arcade, explore a wide array of vendors, see high-profile builds up close and personal, and so much more.

The best way to get the full GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival experience is to camp on-site. The festival offers multiple camping options, including reserved Trackside Camping between turns 2 and 3, which provides some of the best on-track viewing action throughout the weekend. The event offers Thursday early-access passes that allow attendees to start the weekend of fun early. VIP Packages include all GA amenities plus VIP access, including Thursday early-arrival, exclusive Trackside VIP viewing area, a VIP-Only bar, two free drink tickets, limited edition swag bag, a drift taxi raffle entry, and more. Camping prices start at $189 for GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025 - view more information on camping options here. 

GRIDLIFE Midwest ticket tiers currently start at $129 for General Admission and $269 for VIP. Secure your GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival tickets now! Explore all available ticketing options right here.

LES PLAGES ÉLECTRONIQUES ANNOUNCES FULL LINE UP WITH TIËSTO, PEGGY GOU, CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, BOOBA, ERIC PRYDZ, MOCHAKK, LAYLOW & KUNGS

AGORIA, ALEX WANN, SAM FELDT, ANNA, BRINA KRAUSS, AND MORE ALL GET ADDED TO THE 18TH EDITION

After revealing Teletech’s takeover of the Main Stage and many other names on the lineup, the full lineup for Les Plages Électroniques 2025 has finally been announced with Agoria, Sam Feldt, Anna, Alex Wann, Brina Krauss, Amor, Deron and more joining Tiësto, Peggy Gou, Charlotte de Witte, Booba, Eric Prydz, Mochakk, Laylow, Kungs, Trym and many more at Plages Électroniques 2025.

First up is Sam Feldt, known for his unique blend of deep house and pop sensibilities. His iconic track with RANI has racked up nearly one billion streams. Also joining will be Anna, delivering powerful, textured techno rhythms, and Brina Krauss, fusing immersive deep house and techno with transcendent vocals, smooth melodies, and driving beats. 

French talent will shine with Alex Wann, Parisian DJ/producer behind the global 2023 afro house hit 'Milkshake', Sara Costa who is returning after lighting up last year’s Mainstage, Agoria, lauded for his genre-blending innovation in techno, house, and ambient, Louis Bekk, a must-watch DJ promising a standout performance, Claraa, who “channels the power of music” and Marion Di Napoli, an iconic figure in French electronic music and creator of “Musical Techno”.

Also representing the new generation is Amor, the duo of Julien and Darko, delivering powerful sets that blend afro house, tech-house, and indie dance. Rising French Riviera talent Deron, local DJ No2theG, who juggles deep house, tech house, pop, groovy hip-hop, and funky soul; Didi Han, a DJ from Seoul gaining global popularity (London, Paris, Tokyo, Bali...); and Ekloz, with raw energy bringing rich nuance to French rap while exploring trap, electro, cloud, and experimental sounds.

On top of this comes Romano Vivarelli from the Seize Degrés roster, Milana Alex, Mowgli, Le Sud fait mieux, Miki, and Arøne. Meanwhile, three collectives will ignite the Solarium stage by RiffX: Sublife, treating music as a ritual and inner journey celebrating pure existence and unity; Sixtion, celebrating Afro-descendant culture and musical discovery for all; and Jetlag Gang, DJs and performers mixing reggaeton, dembow, and neoprene—guaranteeing top-tier perreo vibes.

An unmissable part of Plages Électroniques is the official After Parties delivering 4 hours of live sets and high-caliber lineups, so keep your eyes peeled for details. 

Ticket Prices (excluding booking fees):

1-Day Pass (Fri or Sat, no afters): €62

1-Day Pass (Sun, no afters): €68

1-Day Pass with afters: €103

1-Day Premium Pass (Fri or Sat): €110

1-Day Premium Pass (Sun): €120

1-Day VIP Pass (Fri or Sat): €230

1-Day VIP Pass (Sun): €250

3-Day Pass (no afters): €166

3-Day Pass (with afters): €295

3-Day Premium Pass: €305

3-Day VIP Pass: €620