FNGRS CRSSD ANNOUNCES PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 LINEUP

Featuring Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, Chris Lake B2B Four Tet, Chris Lorenzo, Claude VonStroke, Disco Lines, Eli & Fur, Flight Facilities (DJ), Gorgon City, Green Velvet, Hamdi, Hayden James, HI-LO, it’s murph, Kaskade Redux, Layton Giordani, Max Styler, Noizu, Nora En Pure, Odd Mob, Purple Disco Machine, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), Sammy Virji, Sara Landry, Tinlicker (DJ), Walker & Royce
+ More To Be Announced

Returning to Petco Park in San Diego
December 31, 2025 - January 1st, 2026

Alumni Presale: Tuesday, 9/9 @ 12PM PT
SMS Presale: Wednesday, 9/10 @ 12PM PT
General On-Sale: Wednesday, 9/10 @ 2PM PT

FNGRS CRSSD has unveiled the lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD 2025. Taking over Petco Park on December 31 and January 1, San Diego’s iconic year-end celebration will bring together multiple stages of world-class electronic talent for two nights of nonstop energy in the heart of the city.

Entering its fourth edition, PROPER has cemented itself as Southern California’s must-attend New Year’s tradition. Known for pairing globally recognized artists with next-level production, the Petco Park takeover continues to raise the bar for how San Diego rings in the new year.

Leading this year’s lineup are global hitmakers Chris Lake and Four Tet, who will each deliver solo sets in addition to a rare back-to-back set, bridging genres and scenes for the ultimate new years celebration. They’re joined by drum & bass giants Chase & Status, Drumcode boss Adam Beyer, GRAMMY-winning disco-house icon Purple Disco Machine, techno priestess Sara Landry, and meteoric UKG powerhouse Sammy Virji.

Adding to the top-tier billing is dance heavyweight Kaskade Redux, pioneering Chicago force Green Velvet, groove-driven UK duo Gorgon City, and techno innovator Reinier Zonneveld (Live). They’re joined by fan favorite Layton Giordani, alongside melodic stars Nora En Pure, Tinlicker (DJ), and Yotto.

Other standout lineup talent includes house legend Claude VonStroke, UK house and bass favorite Chris Lorenzo, viral sensation Disco Lines, and the eclectic sounds of Flight Facilities (DJ). Additional highlights like hypnotic duo Eli & Fur, groove architects Walker & Royce, and party-starter Noizu add further firepower to the lineup.

Injecting fresh energy are breakthrough acts Hannah Laing, Hamdi, Odd Mob, it’s murph, and Max Styler - joined by rising standouts like MPH, Nicky Elisabeth, Riordan, Roddy Lima, Ranger Trucco, and Tinzo + Jojo.

Set against the sweeping views of downtown San Diego, the expansive lawns and open-air setting of Petco Park provide the perfect backdrop to welcome in the new year. PROPER will transform the stadium’s field and surrounding grounds into a multi-stage celebration.

This year’s edition will feature reduced capacity for a more comfortable experience, additional street closures for improved ingress and egress, and a footprint expansion via a fifth stage. Fans can also look forward to new touches like a happy hour to kick off the night. Presented by FNGRS CRSSD, the creators of the flagship CRSSD Festival, PROPER caps off a standout year for the brand following its successful 10th Anniversary Spring and Fall editions.

Tickets will be available through a staggered on-sale beginning with the Alumni Presale on Tuesday, 9/9 at 12PM PT, followed by the SMS Community Presale on Wednesday, 9/10 at 12PM PT, and the General On-Sale on Wednesday, 9/10 at 2PM PT. Both GA and VIP passes will be offered, with layaway options available for a limited time starting at 25% down.

Fans can opt in for pre-sale access here.

PROPER NYE/NYD is a 21+ event.

PROPER NYE/NYD 2025 Lineup (A-Z)
Adam Beyer
Amtrac
Ardalan
Chase & Status
ChaseWest
Chris Lake
Chris Lake B2B Four Tet
Chris Lorenzo
Claude VonStroke
CRi
Discip
Disco Lines
Eli & Fur
Flight Facilities (DJ)
Four Tet
Gorgon City
Green Velvet
Hamdi
Hannah Laing
Hayden James
HI-LO
it’s murph
Kaskade Redux
Layton Giordani
Max Styler
MPH
Nicky Elisabeth
Noizu
Nora En Pure
Odd Mob
Purple Disco Machine
Ranger Trucco
Reinier Zonneveld (Live)
Roddy Lima
Sammy Virji
Sara Landry
Tinlicker (DJ)
Tinzo + Jojo
Trace
Walker & Royce
Yotto

+ more to be announced

BEATPORT PRESENTS IMS DUBAI 2025 ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS

HUGEL, Nicole Moudaber & Bedouin Join Co-Hosts Pete Tong & Nooriyah

Plus Industry Heavyweights From AddMind, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Dazed MENA, DJ Mag, EMPIRE, Factory People, Meta, SceneNoise & more

A two-day summit exploring the intersections of Music, Culture, Finance, and Technology across the MENA Region

November 13 & 14

25hours Hotel, One Central

Gearing up for its highly anticipated second edition, Beatport Presents International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai, officially announces its first round of speakers, topics, and evening event partners.

Hosted by IMS co-founder and legendary BBC Radio 1 Broadcaster Pete Tong alongside Saudi-born and UK-based DJ, producer, and presenter Nooriyah, Beatport Presents IMS Dubai today announces its first speakers and keynote participants. Global superstar HUGEL joins the summit as a keynote speaker, alongside Lebanese-British techno sensation Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin made up of Jordanian Tamer Malki and Egyptian-American Rami Abousab, Egypt's beloved house maestro Misty, Lebanese heavyweight Rolbac, ADDMIND’S managing partner Elie Saba, The Beatport Group’s CCO Sofia Ilyas, Meta’s Strategic Partner Manager Samer Jamal, and Factory People’s co-founder and resident DJ Jade. The summit will also host the MENA premiere of the new film from legendary Northern Irish duo Bicep, TAKKUK.Pete Tong says - “The launch of Beatport Presents IMS Dubai last year showed just how much energy, creativity and ambition exists in our community in the SWANA region. Electronic music here is on an exciting upward trajectory, creatively, culturally, and as an evolving market with exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration. I’m thrilled to return and co-host alongside Nooriyah. Beatport Presents IMS Dubai provides the perfect backdrop to bring our values to life while showcasing and celebrating the amazing music and talent emerging from the region.”Summit Content & Key ThemesIMS Dubai’s second edition will tackle the most pressing issues shaping the global and regional industry. From a market focus on Lebanon, AI in music production, diaspora identity, grassroots investment, homegrown festivals, and the ‘habibification’ of house music to the intersection of music and fashion, the summit promises bold conversations and forward-thinking insight. It will also mark the launch of the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme powered by Little Pink Book, a platform that spotlights female talent & women in music through events, panels, and showcases.The ‘Finance & Technology’ Room 2, will spotlight conversations at the cutting edge of tech, web3, gaming, investment and finance, with a dedicated section on production presented by Beatport Connect. Speakers for this room will be announced soon.Additionally, a networking floor will feature live DJs throughout both days, hosted by Mixmag UAE and Kiss FM.Nooriyah says - “I’m so excited to be joining Beatport Presents IMS Dubai as co-host this year alongside Pete Tong. The SWANA region is one of the most inspiring places in electronic music right now, full of creativity and growth. This summit provides a platform to celebrate incredible artists, amplify the voices of the region, and create meaningful connections that will help shape the future of our culture across SWANA and beyond.”As day turns to night, delegates will experience Dubai’s nightlife across the city. Highlights include Beatport Live at Monkey Bar on 13th November and partner events at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Reunion, and Helipad from Wednesday 12th - Sunday 16th November, cementing IMS Dubai as a true citywide takeover.With early bird tickets sold out and last year’s summit a complete sell-out, demand for this year is higher than ever. Discounted badges are also available for full-time students, under-27s, and persons of determination.Expect additional speaker, topic, and evening programming announcements in the coming weeks. For full details around this year's event, visit the official website of the summit.

YOUR SHOT ANNOUNCES DEBUT US EVENT SERIES

WORLD’S ONLY NO-EXPERIENCE-NEEDED
DJ COMPETITION & MUSIC ACADEMY 

TAKING PLACE IN LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK CITY IN SEPTEMBER 2025

After transforming thousands of lives across Australia and New Zealand, Your Shot, the world’s only no-experience-necessary DJ competition and music academy, is making its highly demanded US debut this fall. The program will launch in New York City and Los Angeles, bringing its bespoke combination of training, mentorship, and community to aspiring American DJs.

Launched in 2010 with over 12,500 past participants, Your Shot was built on democratizing DJ culture by empowering young people to step behind the decks regardless of their background, income, or experience. Rooted in the belief that everyone deserves “their shot”, the program reimagines the traditional DJ competition format and provides basic training to complete beginners.  With a strong emphasis on social inclusion, accessibility, and community impact, Your Shot empowers young people of all backgrounds to explore their creativity and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

“Your Shot is about giving people a platform to challenge themselves, learn the basics, build a community outside their bedrooms, and take their passion for DJing and dance music to the next level. That’s what young Americans are asking for today,  just like young Australians,  and it’s so exciting to finally be able to answer the call.” – Steve Pillemer, Founder and CEO of Your Shot

Following a selection process, 200 participants in each city will receive six weeks of expert-led instruction at The Academy, learning the basics and fundamentals of DJ’ing: everything from mixing and music selection to live performance. After training, contestants showcase their skills at sold-out, festival-style events in front of fans, industry judges, and talent scouts. Throughout the competition, participants are provided with adaptive hands-on learning techniques and develop skills that translate outside the decks, from finding their creative voice to building self-confidence. Your Shot is about nurturing growth rather than fast-tracking talent, emphasizing the technical and emotional foundation needed to pursue a passion. Beyond the competition experience, Your Shot inspires its entrants with a refreshed mindset and newfound courage, motivating them to challenge themselves and foster their own supportive communities.   

Your Shot winners earn a coveted DJ slot at one of the world’s top music festivals, with past contestants performing at CRSSD (USA), Hideout (Croatia), BPM (Costa Rica), Snowbombing (Austria),  Snow Machine (Japan), and Awake (Indonesia). Past Your Shot winners have gone on to become globally renowned artists like Tigerlily, Sippy and Go Freek, who are among the program’s success stories and of the 62% of past participants who now perform regular gigs and hold residencies around the world. In partnership with the Australian Government, Your Shot has worked with countless disadvantaged youth by giving them tools and support to develop a new skillset that previously felt unachievable. The program continues to receive support from longstanding partners including JBL Audio, Pioneer, and Red Bull.

This year’s US advisors include visionary producer, instrumentalist, DJ, and FEMME HOUSE co-founder LP Giobbi, Harvey Cohen, President at Live Nation’s Vibee, and management company The Circuit Group (Chris Lake, FISHER). In their roles, they will help shape Your Shot’s upcoming inaugural US edition.  

More than prizes, every participant gains confidence, skills, and lifelong connections within a supportive community. Your Shot invites all passionate music lovers to take their shot and step into the spotlight. 

Online registration is now open for Your Shot US 2025 and AU/NZ/UK 2026. In person selection will take place at Catch One in Los Angeles on September 13th, and Elsewhere in New York on September 20th.