EXIT AND P+US TO DEBUT STARLIGHT FESTIVAL AT THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA THIS OCTOBER

Three-time European Best Major Festival winner EXIT is bringing its globally recognised festival experience to Egypt this October with the launch of Starlight Festival, a brand-new multi-day concept taking place from October 8th-11th near the Great Pyramids of Giza in partnership with Venture Lifestyle and its electronic music platform P+US.

Leading the lineup are Charlotte de Witte with an exclusive first-ever performance in Egypt, Michael Bibi bringing his sound to the pyramids for the very first time, and global melodic techno phenomenon Adriatique, returning to the iconic location after previously delivering a monumental show attended by nearly 10,000 people. The programme further brings together Vintage Culture, Pete Tong, WhoMadeWho and Enrico Sangiuliano, alongside dozens of regional and international artists. 

Set against the desert sands beside one of the world’s most significant symbols of ancient civilisation, Starlight will unite the global electronic music community within a setting shaped by thousands of years of history, while bringing together one of the strongest electronic lineups the region has seen to date.

As one of the key stops of EXIT’s expanding global tour, the festival’s main nights will take place on October 9 and 10 near the pyramids, while opening and closing events will unfold across selected locations throughout Cairo. Across more than five festival stages and zones, Starlight will also feature one of the world’s most advanced VR experiences, originally unveiled at Expo Dubai.

Starlight’s two main festival nights will be held on October 9 and 10 against the Great Pyramids of Giza, while the opening and closing events will unfold across selected locations throughout Cairo. Across more than five festival stages and zones, Starlight will also feature one of the world’s most advanced VR experiences, originally unveiled at Expo Dubai. As with other events held in the area, Starlight will not be staged directly at the pyramids, which will serve as a monumental backdrop from a specially designated location developed in accordance with the site’s historical importance and protected status. 

Dušan Kovačević, founder and CEO of EXIT Festival, said: “It is a great honour to be invited to bring the premium festival concept near one of the grandest monuments in human history. EXIT has always been known for combining world-class entertainment with a strong social mission, which in this case will be dedicated to celebrating Egypt’s extraordinary cultural heritage to a global audience. We are especially pleased to have Venture Lifestyle as our partner on this project, given their reputation for delivering exceptional events in the region.”

Highlighting the growing importance of music tourism whose total value is over $100 billion globally, Rabih Mokbel, founder and CEO of Venture Lifestyle and its platform P+US, added: “It’s an honour for us at Venture Lifestyle to co-create Starlight alongside EXIT, a festival that has shaped the European scene for more than two decades. Bringing this legacy together in Egypt represents a major milestone for the region. We believe our collaboration will introduce a new generation of festival experiences and set a new benchmark for entertainment across MENA. Working hand-in-hand with EXIT’s team, we expect Starlight to attract a significant number of international visitors and contribute tens of millions of dollars to Egypt’s tourism economy, while establishing a long-term platform for cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East.”

Venture Lifestyle (VLS) is an Emirati-Lebanese entertainment and hospitality company based in Egypt, recognised for producing large-scale cultural, nightlife and live entertainment experiences across the Middle East and beyond. Through its electronic music platform P+US, the company has delivered globally recognised projects, including Anyma’s Quantum Genesys at the Great Pyramids of Giza, positioning itself among the region’s leading innovators in experiential entertainment. 

Tickets are available through the official Starlight Festival website.

ESCAPISM LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER WITH DEEP DISH, SMOKIN JO AND PATTN AT THE ICONIC VICTORIA BATHS

Geoff Oakes, founder and former head of legendary brand Renaissance, leads the new events venture that takes off on the 10th October!

This October, an all-new series of grown-up, immersive daytime events arrives in Manchester as Escapism launches inside one of the city’s most remarkable architectural spaces on 10th October 2026. Created from the visionary mind of Geoff Oakes and joined by founding partner Dez Derry, whose support reinforces a shared commitment to championing electronic music culture in Manchester and across the wider UK, Escapism promises a new chapter in elevated daytime experiences.

Geoff Oakes is the man behind the legendary Renaissance brand that helped redefine club culture in the UK and beyond. His influential 90s party became synonymous with legendary sets from Sasha & Digweed and defined the original prog house sound with local, then global events and dance music's first ever and still hugely revered mix series. 

Oakes has already left an indelible impression on the scene and Escapism is a new bespoke events company dedicated to creating carefully curated electronic music experiences in extraordinary locations. Due to the very limited capacity and demand for this intimate event, tickets are expected to fly. Designed for a discerning 25+ audience, the brand places equal emphasis on music, environment and atmosphere with world-class artists playing truly unique venues with elevated production.

Speaking on the new venture, Geoff Oakes, Co-Founder of Escapism shares, "Escapism was created to bring world-class electronic music and exceptional production into historic and extraordinary spaces. We’ve carefully considered every detail; from the line-up, acoustics and production to the visual environment and the food and drink offering, transforming remarkable venues into immersive and unique experiences that encourage you to spend the whole day with us. Escapism is much more than just a day rave!”

The inaugural Escapism event takes place on Saturday 10th October at the stunning Victoria Baths, Manchester, running from 3:30pm until 11:30pm. The Grade II Listed former Victorian swimming baths is one of Britain's finest historic buildings and will provide a breathtaking backdrop for the launch with spectacular stained glass, intricate mosaics and grand architecture all adding to the atmosphere. 

While the pools themselves are long since empty, the building's connection to Manchester's musical heritage remains firmly intact as the venue once famously hosted a live performance from Gerald Simpson aka dance music innovator A Guy Called Gerald back in 1988 during the formative years of the city's electronic music explosion. 

Musically, Escapism offers an expertly curated lineup headed by an extended 4-hour set from Grammy-winning duo Deep Dish, pioneering DJ Smokin Jo and rising talent Pattn. Deep Dish remain one of electronic music's most influential acts with a richly emotive sound spanning house, prog and techno and a number of classics from 'Chocolate City' to 'Flashdance.' One of the most respected figures in global dance music, Smokin Jo's legendary Space Ibiza residency and regular appearances at DC10 helped define generations of Balearic club culture. 

Completing the lineup is Pattn, a sonic storyteller hailing from Newcastle, who pushes a sound of deep, leftfield house. Pattn's technical productions have appeared on labels including fabric Records, Live At Robert Johnson, and Isolate, and he has performed alongside legends like Sasha, John Digweed, Sven Väth, Laurent Garnier, and Mano Le Tough. Pattn's booking is a choice that demonstrates Geoff Oakes' commitment to giving talented young artists the platform to become global household names, mirroring his work supporting artists like John Digweed early in their careers.

Beyond the music, Escapism is designed as a complete sensory experience with premium, carefully selected street food vendors, specialist barista coffee, fully stocked bars and immersive production throughout the venue. A second room will be transformed into a lush, immersive installation to create an alternate atmosphere that complements the music and encourages exploration throughout the day.

Central to the Escapism philosophy is a commitment to genuine connection on the dancefloor. To encourage presence and participation, the event will operate a strict no phones on the dance floor policy.

With a heritage rooted in one of dance music's most influential brands and a vision firmly focused on the future, Escapism is a refreshing alternative to conventional club events - a series dedicated to exceptional music, extraordinary spaces and real connections. 

Due to the very limited capacity and demand for this intimate event, tickets are expected to fly and further lineup announcements will be revealed soon.

ESCAPISM

Victoria Baths, Manchester

Saturday 10th October

3:30pm – 11:30pm

Featuring:

Deep Dish

Smokin Jo

Pattn

JOHN SUMMIT LAUNCHED HISTORIC [UNVRS] IBIZA RESIDENCY WITH GROUNDBREAKING OPENING NIGHT

A New Era of Ibiza Club Production Debuts as Thousands Experience the First-Ever Experts Only World Built Inside [UNVRS]

John Summit kicked off his debut residency at [UNVRS] last Monday, marking the start of one of the summer's most anticipated weekly events. Joining Summit for the opening night were Max Styler, AYYBO, and Cole Knight, as thousands of fans gathered to witness the launch of a new production created exclusively for [UNVRS].

Making its debut on the island, the show unveiled the most ambitious evolution yet of the Experts Only visual identity, transforming the brand's signature twisted double diamond into a monumental piece of kinetic architecture. Reimagined at an unprecedented scale, the iconic symbol became the centerpiece of a cutting-edge production that surrounded the audience and reshaped the venue throughout the night.

From the moment doors opened, it became clear that this was not a traditional club show. Rather than serving as a backdrop to the performance, the production placed fans directly inside the visual language of Experts Only, surrounding the dancefloor with kinetic architecture, monumental sculptural elements, synchronized lighting, video content, lasers, and special effects operating as one unified ecosystem.

Check out John Summit’s intro HERE. 

At the center of the experience was a monumental reimagining of the double diamond, elevated above the dancefloor and continuously shifting throughout the night. Automated diamond-shaped structures opened, moved, and reconfigured in sync with the music, while illuminated ceiling panels extended the visual language across the entire venue.

Throughout the evening, lighting, video, lasers, and architecture worked together as a single system, creating a production that evolved alongside the performance while maintaining a strong connection between artist and audience.

The opening night marked a major milestone for both John Summit and [UNVRS], establishing a residency concept designed specifically for the venue and its future-facing vision of nightlife.

As the residency continues throughout the summer, Experts Only at [UNVRS] is set to become one of Ibiza's defining weekly experiences.

Tickets are on sale now at unvrs.com/events/2026/john-summit-presents-experts-only.

John Summit is one of the most in-demand names in global dance music. The superstar DJ, producer, and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two #1 U.S. dance radio hits, and landed eight Top 10 tracks on the Billboard Hot Electronic/Dance Songs chart. Known for his explosive live shows, Summit consistently sells out major venues worldwide, from a lightning-fast, under-two-hour sellout at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to three packed nights at L.A.’s Kia Forum and a headline date at BMO Stadium. His global rise continued with a debut at London’s O2 Arena, followed by a sold-out year-ending performance at Folsom Field that drew 38,000 fans, and the launch of his groundbreaking Experts Only Festival NYC—a two-day event that brought 50,000 people to Randall’s Island in September 2025. John Summit will make his Ibiza residency debut later this year, headlining nine Mondays at [UNVRS] for his first-ever residency on the island. He’ll then return stateside for a hometown headline performance at Lollapalooza. Whether commanding an arena or an underground club, the Chicago native (now based in Miami) brings his signature high-octane energy to every set. 

Behind the scenes, Summit is a meticulous and thoughtful artist. Formerly a CPA by day and music tutor by night, he now spends long hours in the studio crafting dynamic, emotionally resonant tracks. As a touring artist, he’s headlined festivals around the world, including the Sahara Stage at Coachella 2024, and produced unforgettable events in unique locations — from the hills of Tennessee to snowy takeovers in Vail, Colorado, and Tahoe, Nevada — all under the banner of his label, Experts Only. Founded in pursuit of complete creative freedom, Experts Only is a global movement built on the principle of music without limits — blending house, techno, melodic, and everything in between. Summit’s global hits like “Where You Are” (feat. HAYLA), “Human” (feat. Echoes), and “Go Back” with Sub Focus (feat. Julia Church) reflect that ethos. He has also been recognized for his impact in the dance music genre through nominations Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. 

On July 12, 2024, he released his debut album Comfort In Chaos. Exploring themes of vice and virtue, highs and lows, and the duality of the human experience, the album reveals the man behind the icon — pairing Summit’s signature dancefloor energy with raw emotion and introspection. Building on this duality, Summit released his subsequent album CTRL ESCAPE on April 15th – reframing that tension through a new lens: the clash between 9–5 monotony and the electric release of the rave. Sonically and visually tracing Summit’s path from accountant to artist, the project positions music not just as an escape, but as a communal force—where collective euphoria becomes both rebellion and belonging. This Fall he is set to embark on a North American CTRL ESCAPE arena tour, marking his biggest headline run to date.

Event information
Event: John Summit Presents Experts Only
Location: [UNVRS] 
Date: On Mondays from June 1 to July 27, 2026
Time: doors open at 23:30h

Line-up 
June 08
John Summit 
SG Lewis 
Eliza Rose B2B Sally C
Fallon

June 15
John Summit
Chris Avantgarde B2B Innellea 
Colyn
Maesic

June 22
John Summit
Layton Giordani B2B Patrick Topping
Tini Gessler
Greg 99

June 29
John Summit
MK
Kilimanjaro B2B TSHA
Mesto

July 06 
John Summit
Sofi Tukker
Deer Jade B2B LP Giobbi
Alt Control

July 13
John Summit 
Eli Brown
Dreya V
Wild Comet: Bender 

July 20
John Summit
Cassian
Adam Sellouk B2B Script
Airrica

July 27
John Summit 
Gorgon City
Odd Mob
Roddy Lima