COUNTDOWN REVEALS 75+ ARTIST LINEUP FOR 2026 EDITION

The festival’s 12th edition will feature performances from Alesso, DJ Diesel, DJ Snake, Gordo, Marshmello, S.Y.N (SVDDEN DEATH, YVM3, NIMDA), Subtronics, Tchami, & more

Global dance music experience curator Insomniac today announced the full artist lineup for the 2026 edition of Countdown NYE, one of Southern California’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations. This year’s edition expands to a two-day festival experience for the first time since 2023 and returns to NOS Event Center in San Bernardino from December 31, 2026 - January 1, 2027.

Ringing in the new year, Countdown NYE will welcome artists from across the electronic music spectrum including tastemaker acts such as Swedish progressive house pioneer Alesso, Shaq aka DJ Diesel, award-winning global phenomenon DJ Snake, trap icon Flosstradamus, venerated house selector Gordo, GRAMMY-nominated act Marshmello, infectious Canadian duo Loud Luxury, Dutch chart-topping artist Oliver Heldens, Dutch-Morcoccan star R3HAB, melodic bass maverick Seven Lions, fan-favorite Subtronics, French producer Tchami, and a relentless collaborative performance from S.Y.N (SVDDEN DEATH, YVM3, NIMDA).

Bass and UK garage can indulge in performances from AHEE, Chozen, Deathpact,, Ecchi.mp4, Ghengar, GorillaT, Green Matter, HEYZ B2B TYNAN, HOL!, Jessica Audiffred, LYNY b2b Peekaboo, MADVKTM, NGHTMRE, Smoakland, Space Laces, and Troyboi, Zingara. The festival will also welcome UK Garage artists like 33 Below, Arlo, borne, bushbaby, Jev, MESSIE, and SKILAH. 

Representing the sounds of the underground, Countdown NYE will host a diverse roster of house and techno artists including Archie Hamilton, Blaise Bracic, Brandon, BUNT., DJ Guestlist, Esse, HILLS, Jaden Bojsen, James Hype, Joshwa, Kelland, KHROME, KLOUD, Lavern, Lucky, Matroda, MIJA B2B SIM0NE, Noise Mafia, Ranger Trucco, Rinzen, RØZ, Taiki Nulight, TOBEHONEST, TOKiMONSTA, Walker & Royce, and Wax Motif. Hard dance acts will include DØMINA, GRAVEDGR, and Sincera. 

The 12th edition of Countdown NYE will feature some signature stage takeovers including bass-fueled sounds from Bassrush Experience and an Insomniac Records Takeover. Insomniac’s Discovery Project will also select a winner to be featured with a festival slot alongside the robust lineup. 

COUNTDOWN NYE 2026 ARTIST LINEUP (A-Z)

33 BELOW

ACRAZE

AHEE

ALESSO

Archie Hamilton

ARLO

AYCH

Bassrush Experience

BLAISE BRACIC

BORNE

BRANDON

BUNT.

BUSHBABY

CHOZEN

CRUMB PIT

DEATHPACT

DISCOVERY PROJECT

DJ DIESEL

DJ GUESTLIST

DJ SNAKE

DØMINA

ECCHI.MP4

ESSE

FLOSSTRADAMUS

GHENGAR

GORDO

GORILLAT

GRAVEDGR

GREEN MATTER

HEYZ B2B TYNAN

HILLS

HOL!

Insomniac Records Takeover

JADEN BOJSEN

JAMES HYPE

JESSICA AUDIFFRED

JEV

JOSHWA

KELLAND

KHROME

KLOUD

LAVERN

LOUD LUXURY

LUCKY

LYNY B2B PEEKABOO

MADVKTM

MARSHMELLO

MATRODA

MIJA B2B SIM0NE

NGHTMRE

NOISE MAFIA

OLIVER HELDENS

R3HAB

RANGER TRUCCO

RINZEN

RØZ

S.Y.N (SVDDEN DEATH, YVM3, NIMDA)

SEVEN LIONS

SINCERA

SKILAH

SMOAKLAND

SPACE LACES

SUBTRONICS

TAIKI NULIGHT

TCHAMI

Tobehonest

TOKiMONSTA

TROYBOI

WALKER & ROYCE

WAX MOTIF

ZINGARA

The festival will feature a fully-immersive production, including full-size carnival rides, the return of Galaxy Mall, Redlight District, and more at NOS Event Center. Additionally, Countdown NYE will have on-site afterparties until 6am each night to keep the festivities going.

Two-day GA, GA+, and 21+ VIP tickets to Countdown NYE 2026 are available for purchase on CountdownNYE.com.

 Media credential applications to cover Countdown NYE 2026 on behalf of a news publication are now open at press.insomniac.com. Please note that independent photographers and/or videographers will not be considered for credentials.

Stay tuned on the latest Countdown NYE news and updates via the Website, Instagram, X, and Facebook. 

SARA LANDRY CONTINUES TO BRING THE ENERGY WITH ALI JAMES

Her Latest Single, “Energy” Officially Arrives September 18

High Priestess of Hard Dance, Sara Landry returns with a pounding new single, “Energy.” A high-powered collaboration with Ali James, the latest single from her forthcoming album “Divine Intervention” officially arrives on Friday, September 18, 2026 via her HEKATE label.

The duo channels the raw, unrelenting energy of the underground, transcending listeners into Landry’s distinct sonic realm with driving beats at breakneck speed. A beckoning call to the dancefloor, “Energy” is an all-out demonstration of the high-intensity, unforgiving physical sound that’s come to define hard dance’s takeover, with Landry at the helm.

From Sara Landry: “Energy came from a really raw place – I wanted something for the album that would hit hard no matter where you hear it. I knew Ali would be the perfect collab on this – I remember when we played this out together in December last year at my ETERNALISM shows in Australia, the crowd just exploded. This one’s just pure energy.”

No filter, no build-up, just pure sonic intensity, “Energy” erupts with the same fervor no matter where it’s played. Listen to “Energy”

“Energy” arrives as the fifth single from Landry’s sophomore album, “Divine Intervention,” which drops on October 16, 2026 – find the official album countdown on Spotify HERE.

Sara Landry is a DJ, producer and record label head who transforms hard dance into high-pressure, transcendent experiences through her driving, divinely feminine lens. More than just an artist, Landry is a cultural architect operating at the edges of hard dance. With an undeniable influence and a cult-like following, she has entrenched herself as not only a serial chart-topper, but also a mainstay on some of the world’s most coveted stages, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC, Creamfields and more.

Equal parts tastemaker and cultural provocateur, the “High Priestess of Hard Dance” has opened a portal for both loyal fans and new audiences alike. From the underground to the pages of Rolling Stone, Interview Magazine, VICE, Refinery29, & MORE, Landry’s come-up has been nothing short of meteoric – carefully calculated but undeniably authentic as she continues to push what has long been considered subversive boldly into the mainstream. Landry's 2026 has already delivered major milestones: her Ultra Music Festival debut in Miami, featuring both a HEKATE stage takeover and a historic headlining back-to-back set with Amelie Lens, plus a return to Coachella for a Quasar stage takeover with BLOOD OATH. And the year is only getting bigger for the fierce arbiter of sound — a Red Rocks headline debut, two curated nights at Under the K Bridge NY, and a second back-to-back with Amelie Lens at Magazine London are all still to come. She'll also release her sophomore album this year, continuing to elevate the space in a way that resonates on a universally connective scale for a new generation of listeners.

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NICOLE MOUDABER DELIVERS GROOVE-FUELLED NEW SINGLE ‘BODY AND SOUL’

OUT NOW ON LAYTON GIORDANI'S MADMINDS

Global music queen Nicole Moudaber returns to the release radar with infectious new track ‘Body and Soul’ – out now via good friend Layton Giordani's rapidly rising imprint MADMINDS.

Marking almost exactly one year since Giordani launched the New York-based imprint in partnership with Armada Music, 'Body And Soul' sees Moudaber deliver a groove-laden cut that feels right at home on the label

Built around playful, funky female vocals, stabbing synth lines and an ever-escalating energy, 'Body And Soul' is a masterclass in dancefloor tension. Nicole layers rolling percussion and driving low-end grooves beneath infectious vocal hooks, creating a track that continually builds momentum while retaining the irresistible swing and personality that have become synonymous with her productions.

This release also celebrates a friendship forged through years on the global club circuit. Having shared stages and delivered numerous acclaimed back-to-back performances together around the world, Nicole and Layton have developed a mutual respect behind the decks. 'Body And Soul' now brings that connection full circle as Nicole makes her debut on MADMINDS with one of the label's most groove-led releases to date.

“This one has been living in my box for months. I’ve been testing it at selected shows and waiting for the right moment. When I finally sent it to Layton, I knew he’d get it. Ten minutes later he messaged me saying he wanted it for his label. The vocal nods to that classic New York house sound, while the groove keeps it fresh, sexy and built for today’s dance floor. Nothing about this release was forced. It all happened naturally, found the right home and now it’s finally ready for the world “ Nicole Moudaber

Arriving at the height of summer festival season, 'Body And Soul' is primed to become a standout weapon in DJ sets worldwide, delivering the perfect combination of groove, tension and peak-time impact.