ATHENS GOES GLOBAL: PRIMER UNVEILS EPIC 2025 FESTIVAL LINEUP

THE LEADING GREEK FESTIVAL, RANKED #42 IN DJ MAG'S TOP 100 FESTIVALS, SHOWS EXACTLY WHY IT EARNED ITS SPOT WITH A LINEUP INCLUDING ARMIN VAN BUUREN, BORIS BREJCHA, ALESSO, FAITHLESS (LIVE), AND MANY MORE.

Following its move to the iconic Olympic Athletic Center of Athens, Primer Music Festival now announces its full 2025 lineup, showcasing just why the star-studded event is seen as the beating heart of Greece's thriving electronic scene. Brimming with industry heavyweights, indelible icons and local favorites alike, this year's event ups the ante for the European festival season at large.

With a billing that binds talent across both genres and generations, this year's Primer offers more than a top-heavy lineup - dialing in an immersive festival experience built to stand the test of time. Kicking off the festivities each day is Primer resident DJ, Maus, whose dynamic sets will open both days, setting the perfect tone and energy for what's to come.

Saturday's action begins at its brand new mainstage for 2025: the stunning Helios Stage with local duo MĪMĪ x FY and Purple Disco Machine laying the foundation for a weekend to remember. As the sun sets, the music will pull fans deeper and deeper, as sets from AMÉMÉ and ARTBAT promise to tap into lush spiritual rhythms and melodic techno overtones. As night falls, the Helios Stage reaches a zenith point, with trance icon Armin van Buuren filling the headlining slot with his unrivaled brand of blissful rave energy.

Throughout the evening, the action shifts to the Lunar Stage, where German techno maestro Boris Brejcha takes center stage as the headliner. Joining the lineup are Italian duo Fideles, bringing their signature melodic techno energy to the night. The festivities are set to continue through the night however, with additional performances from Greek trance-titan Hi Profile, breakout artist Afshin Momandi, and Kalamo, one of the country's freshest faces, will carry fans to the brink of dawn.The party continues on Sunday with a revamped energy, where fans at the Helios Stage will be treated to timeless live sets from Faithless (Live) and Paul Kalkbrenner (Live) before a headlining set from none other than Alesso. Living up to its multi-genre premise, Sunday also brings an undeniable dose of rhythm with afro-house star Massuma and the new wave house and techno sounds of SKINNY both set to take the stage.

With a new home at OAKA, a growing international presence, and its most ambitious lineup yet, this year's Primer Music Festival is set to be its most defining edition yet. With tickets moving quickly, there's no better time to lock in your place on the dancefloor.Guarantee the prime time of your life and book your tickets for PRIMER Music Festival on September 6 & 7 now here

ABOUT PRIMER Music Festival
Since its debut in 2018, PRIMER Music Festival has swiftly ascended to become Greece’s premier dance and electronic music event. Held annually in the Greek capital, the festival offers an atmosphere that unites the biggest names in electronic music with an audience of passionate fans for a weekend of extraordinary performances, spectacular visuals, and unforgettable memories. From heart- pounding house to mind-bending techno, PRIMER showcases all genres of electronic music, ensuring there’s something for every fan to rave to. Every year, the festival transforms into a vibrant playground where unforgettable performances, dazzling visuals, and high-energy sets come together to create an immersive experience that captivates from start to finish.

Ranked #42 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Festivals, PRIMER isn’t just a festival; it’s a celebration of the global dance music community. The event has hosted the most sought-after DJs and producers in the industry, featuring performances from world-renowned talent who push the boundaries of sound and creativity. Whether you’re dancing under the stars or experiencing the awe-inspiring stage productions, the sheer scale and intensity of PRIMER is unmatched. Year after year PRIMER continues to redefine the future of dance festivals, making it the must-attend event for electronic music lovers from around the world.

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KDYN UNVEILS REFLECTIVE NEW EP ‘FINDING PROMISE IN NEW FRONTIERS AND WONDERS’ VIA EMI!

South London’s genre-blurring producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist KDYN releases his most ambitious project to date, the emotionally rich and sonically expansive EP ‘Finding Promise In New Frontiers & Wonders’ via EMI.

Built over several years, the six-track EP is a time capsule of personal and creative growth. Fusing lush live instrumentation with gospel-infused synthwork, soul grooves, UKG energy, and chopped vocal samples, KDYN delivers a deeply textural and future-facing sound. The EP was entirely self-written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered in his fully built-out home studio.

“This EP sits somewhere between the electronic world and live musicianship - it’s textured, soulful, and built on real instruments, but with the energy and precision of electronic production,” KDYN explains. “It’s my first real attempt at fusing pop with funk, soul, gospel - all while keeping the creative direction sharp and artist-led. Most of these tracks were made two, even three years ago - but I knew they needed the right moment to be heard. This feels like just the beginning.”

His latest single “Feel This Way”, blends gospel chords with funk-driven bass and cinematic house production, capturing KDYN’s emotive storytelling and genre-spanning artistry. Previous single “Feel The Same” also made waves, landing no.3 on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Dance and receiving playlist support from Capital Dance, BBC Radio 1’s Rave-Up with Arielle Free, and BBC Introducing. The EP’s focus track, “I Just Want U,” is a bold, groove-led anthem rooted in soulful vocal samples and raw emotion, showcasing KDYN’s ability to straddle the intimate and the anthemic.

A true DIY force, KDYN runs his own label, Origins Inconclusive, while also earning early accolades from industry powerhouses. This year has seen him featured by DJ AG x Defected LIVE, championed by BBC Radio 1’s Jaguar, Sian Eleri, Jess Iszatt, and Abbie McCarthy, and named Rebecca Judd’s Ascending Artist on Apple Music 1.

Rooted in a musical upbringing steeped in UK garage, gospel, and soul, KDYN’s sound draws influence from Kaytranada, Cleo Sol, SAULT, Little Simz, James Blake, Jai Paul, and early Mura Masa. Fans of Fred again.., Tom Misch, Barry Can’t Swim, and House Gospel Choir will also find a natural resonance.

With Finding Promise In New Frontiers & Wonders, KDYN closes a formative chapter shaped by breakthroughs, experimentation, and self-belief. Now he steps boldly into a new era. It’s not just a reflection of where he’s been, but a confident signal of where he’s headed next.

EP TRACKLIST – Finding Promise In New Frontiers & Wonders:

1. Feel This Way 

2. Proud

3. I Just Want U (EP focus track)

4. Never Giving Up

5. Feel The Same

6. We Are

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SOPHIE FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2025 OPEN-AIR SERIES WITH BICEP, RICHIE HAWTIN, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, ANOTR, APOLLONIA AND HELENA HAUFF

THE BOUNDARY-PUSHING OPEN-AIR SERIES RETURNS TO MÁLAGA FOR SIX MASSIVE WEEKENDS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC AT OGUS PARK, WELCOMING OVER 80,000 ATTENDEES AND HOSTING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST REVERED ARTISTS.

Sophie is back this summer and it’s bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever. With six electrifying weekends planned from June to September at the stunning Ogus Park, just ten minutes from central Málaga, Sophie is set to reshape the region’s cultural landscape with its most ambitious series to date.

Today, Sophie reveals its full 2025 season line-up, adding a new wave of electronic icons to an already world-class roster. Newly announced names include Bicep (presenting their rare CHROMA AV show), ANOTR, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Apollonia, and Helena Hauff, joining previously confirmed headliners including Solomun, Charlotte de Witte, Ricardo Villalobos, Nina Kraviz, Âme, The Blessed Madonna, and Maceo Plex.

The line-up blends heavyweight names with underground innovators: tINI, Raresh, Nicolas Lutz, Octave One (Live), Gene on Earth, Ryan Elliott, Ogazón, Quest, Sonja Moonear, Traumer, John Talabot, Marino Canal, Onur Özer, Paramida, Sugar Free & Fonte, The Ghost, Paquita Gordon, Young Marco, and more. A special highlight comes from Dekmantel Soundsystem, curating a showcase that underscores their global influence on forward-thinking club culture.

With over 80,000 people expected, Sophie’s 2025 edition introduces a new “Weekender” format, running Friday and Saturday across three weekends, as well 3 additional stand alone dates, each designed for deep sonic immersion across both cutting-edge stages.

“The goal is clear: to put Málaga firmly on the global map of world-class electronic music destinations,” says Felipe Kuo, Director of Sophie. “We believe this season will mark a cultural turning point for the city.”

Sophie isn’t just a festival. It’s a celebration of nature, technology, music, and community. An open-air experience that connects the pulse of the global underground with the soul of southern Spain.

Last tickets for the Grand Opening are available now at sophie.es

Sophie is changing the game this summer. Make sure you’re part of it!

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