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Boots ‘N Beats: The Hit Concert Series Blending EDM And Country Music

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The worlds of EDM and country don’t often cross paths but live events brand Boots ‘N Beats is blending them together with some spectacular shows.

Operating around North America, Boots ‘N Beats is a rapidly growing brand that’s created something unique. Their events start off with an acoustic set of some of the best country music to get the crowd going. From there the night kicks on with a headlining DJ set that mixes EDM anthems with country classics creating a super fun energy. The concept was born of the desire to bring fans of both genres together. EDM is all about unity so uniting with another genre to bring more people together is a wonderful idea.

This young millennial-led operation has seen phenomenal growth this year from hosting 1 event per month in February to hosting 10-15 per month now. With over 100 events under their belt, 40,000 tickets sold, and over $1,000,000 in sales, Boots ‘N Beats has come a long way from its humble beginnings. They’ve brought their spectacular shows to over 50 cities from coast to coast and they’re not stopping there. Co-founders Ryan Sterne and Brendan McLaughlin are looking to the future with plans for going international along with booking major artists.

Ryan shares “the fan response has blown us away. Country fans, EDM fans—it’s been amazing watching two worlds collide and build a completely new kind of concert experience.

The concept of mixing country and EDM is inspired with past ventures into crossing over the genres being legendary. A certain artist named Avicii springs to mind. Getting to go to an event and witness both an acoustic set as well as a DJ set is a treat in itself, let alone getting to experience such an eclectic mix of music. 

Boots ‘N Beats have plenty more events planned for the remainder of 2025 so get your cowboy boots on and your rave goggles ready.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

  • Oct 17 – Fort Myers, FL – The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
  • Oct 24 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
  • Nov 7 – Anderson, SC – Wendells
  • Nov 7 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
  • Nov 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Lincoln Theatre
  • Nov 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
  • Nov 8 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • Nov 15 – Portland, OR – The Den
  • Nov 15 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • Nov 21 – Las Vegas, NV – A-Loft at AREA15
  • Nov 21 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • Nov 22 – Long Island (Wantagh), NY – Mulcahy’s

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Hi I'm Mackenzie and rather unsurprisingly, I love electronic music. After over 10 years of blasting my ears with everything from Martin Garrix to San Holo, I've found myself forever digging deeper into this world. If I were to name my top 5 favourite artists I'd say Martin Garrix, Oliver Heldens, The Prodigy, Hardwell, and Avicii make up that list. Alongside writing I'm also a producer who makes whatever comes to mind. Big room house, drum & bass, hardstyle, it's all fun to dig into. See you out in the fields people :)

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This was: Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

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Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved once again why it’s the world’s premier electronic music conference and festival. From October 22-26, the Dutch capital transformed into a 24/7 celebration of dance music culture. The city hosted over 1,000 events across five incredible days. Attendees caught sunrise sets on moving trains, danced at plastic-free raves, and got up close with superstar DJs in intimate venues. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 delivered unforgettable experiences at every turn. Here’s our roundup of the standout moments that defined this year’s edition.

Dannic Pizza Party

One of the most unique experiences at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 came courtesy of Dannic’s innovative pizza party concept. This wasn’t your typical DJ set. Attendees got to make their own pizzas, including vegan options. They participated in an intimate Q&A session and heard unreleased tracks before anyone else. Fans could even submit their own productions for Dannic to review and provide feedback. This created an invaluable learning opportunity. Only at ADE do you get this close to massive DJs. This pizza party perfectly captured what makes Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 so special—the accessibility and genuine connection between artists and fans.

 

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AVAION at Paradiso

For two straight hours, AVAION commanded the packed upstairs room at Paradiso. He delivered an intimate showcase that felt worlds away from massive festival stages. True fans dedicated to his sound filled the legendary venue. They created an electric atmosphere where you could get genuinely close to the artist. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 excelled at creating these special moments. Established acts could connect with their most devoted followers. The energy in that room proved that sometimes the most memorable sets happen in the smallest spaces.

 

Verknipt: The Big Opening

Kicking off Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 with relentless hard techno energy, Verknipt’s Big Opening at AFAS Live set the perfect tone for the week ahead. The sold-out event featured jaw-dropping lasers and incredible back-to-back sets. Verknipt’s signature good vibes kept the crowd moving until 8:00 AM. The diverse lineup included impressive female representation, with women crushing it on the decks throughout the night. Despite the exhaustion that comes with dancing until sunrise, everyone agreed it was the ideal way to launch into ADE week. It delivered the high-energy introduction that Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 deserved.

 

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Tomorrowland Expo

A beautiful departure from the usual club circuit, the Tomorrowland Expo offered an interactive museum experience. It celebrated the festival’s journey from its humble 2005 beginnings to today’s global phenomenon. Attendees wore headphones to hear curated music while exploring different aspects of the Tomorrowland brand. The exhibition featured everything from housewares and wine to exclusive merchandise. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved it’s not just about the parties—it’s about celebrating dance music culture in all its forms. This thoughtful exhibition reminded everyone why Tomorrowland has become synonymous with festival magic.

 

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Wobbles & Waffles

Only in Amsterdam during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 could you attend a drum and bass rave in a waffle shop. This packed pop-up event perfectly embodied the city’s creative spirit. Stroopwaffles were passed around while DJs delivered high-energy beats. The combination of free waffles and quality drum and bass made for one of the week’s most talked-about events. Sometimes the best moments at ADE happen in the most unexpected places. This sweet-meets-bass experience proved that innovation knows no bounds during Amsterdam’s biggest music week.

 

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Recycle Rave

Hosted by Droppie and Bye Bye Plastic, the Recycle Rave stood out as Amsterdam Dance Event 2025’s most sustainable event. To gain entry, attendees recycled their cans and trash. This transformed what’s usually just a recycling point into a full-fledged party. The completely plastic-free rave featured organic drinks served in biodegradable PHA cups. It proved that environmental consciousness and incredible vibes can coexist. In a festival week known for excess, this event showed that Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 was thinking about the future of our planet while celebrating dance music culture.

Revealed Presents Legacy Meets Destiny

Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings took over the stunning Koepelkerk Amsterdam, a venue that felt more like an opera house than a club. This special label night allowed fans to get up close and personal with DJs they’re used to seeing on massive festival mainstages. It created intimate moments that felt exclusive and personal. The perfect blend of new releases and classic Revealed throwbacks kept the crowd moving all night. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 excelled at these moments where big names stripped back the production. They focused on pure musical connection in beautiful, unexpected venues.

 

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Transmission Presents 25 Years of Gouryella

Celebrating Ferry Corsten’s Gouryella alias reaching its 25-year milestone, this daytime party brought together trance lovers for a spectacular laser-filled experience. The lineup featured heavy hitters from the trance scene. Each brought unique visuals that perfectly paired with their sound. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved that trance culture is alive and thriving. This wild afternoon party delivered the euphoric energy the genre is known for. For dedicated trance fans, this was an unmissable celebration of one of the scene’s most beloved projects.

Elrow

Elrow’s “Delusionville” theme took Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 to another level of sensory overload. Giant monkey marionettes, Statue of Liberty puppets, endless confetti, and beach balls created an atmosphere of beautiful chaos. Special activations included a Desperados spin-the-bottle experience and a nail bar. The psychedelic stage design and ceiling-to-wall decorations showed Elrow’s total commitment to their theme. From the moment you walked in, you knew you’d entered another world. Normal rules don’t apply here. The only goal is pure, uninhibited fun.

Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode

Awakenings’ Drumcode night at the Sugarfactory, a former 19th-century refinery with concrete floors and multiple levels, marked the promoter’s debut in this raw, industrial space. Led by Adam Beyer, the night delivered pure big room techno with support from heavyweights like Enrico Sangiuliano, Bart Skils, and Marco Faraone while immersing fans in an environment that had never before hosted a rave.

 

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Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF)

The stacked lineup at AMF coincided with Amsterdam’s 750-year celebration. This created a particularly meaningful edition of the festival. Dutch legends Oliver Heldens, Hardwell, and Armin van Buuren took the stage representing their home country on the global dance music stage. Epic lasers and next-level visuals elevated every performance. They reminded everyone why Amsterdam Music Festival remains one of Amsterdam Dance Event 2025’s flagship events. The combination of local pride and international superstar talent made this year’s AMF feel like both a homecoming and a glimpse into dance music’s future.

Amelie Lens Presents Exhale

The Exhale showcase on Sunday night closed out Awakenings with a ferocious two-hour set from Amelie Lens. Near the end of her performance, she welcomed Sara Landry on stage, and earlier Kobosil’s raucous Schranz set drew huge cheers. Nico Moreno’s hard techno finale kept the energy peaking until seven in the morning.

 

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Lilly Palmer Presents “Bigger Than Techno”

Lilly Palmer’s “Bigger Than Techno” debut album launch at WestWeelde gathered her extended family of collaborators. She played her first ever back to back with her husband Egbert, trading sets with Joyhauser, Space 92, and Marie Vaunt, and a surprise appearance by dance music legend Armin van Buuren brought Palmer to tears as the pair closed the night together.

 

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50:HERTZ Presents “TAKEOFF” Label Showcase by Space 92

Saturday morning’s 50:Hertz Club Train, a sunrise showcase for Space 92’s Takeoff label, departed Amsterdam Central Station at 5.30 a.m. for four hours of raving on the rails. Space 92 curated the lineup with Alan Fitzpatrick, Joyhauser, Amber Broos and emerging talent Yozē, who hails from Turkey and now lives in Berlin. The train’s carriages were transformed into multiple stages and chill spaces, creating a packed high energy journey with panoramic views and all the amenities of a full fledged rave.

 

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Top 10 Sets You Don’t Want to Miss at EDC Orlando 2025

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EDC Orlando 2025 lineup

EDC Orlando 2025 is almost here, and this year’s lineup is stacked from start to finish. With massive stage takeovers, sunset moments, and genre-defining sets across three days at Tinker Field, there’s no shortage of must-sees.

To help you plan your schedule, here are 10 sets you absolutely can’t miss at EDC Orlando 2025.

Porter Robinson [Sunset, Friday – Kinetic Field]

A guaranteed highlight of the weekend, Porter Robinson’s sunset set is going to be pure magic. Expect euphoric melodies, stunning visuals, and a journey that bridges nostalgia with forward-thinking production.

Tiësto [Sunset, Saturday – Kinetic Field]

The dance music icon returns to EDC Orlando for another legendary mainstage moment. Tiësto’s blend of high-energy anthems and fresh club cuts makes his sunset slot one for the books.

Charlotte de Witte [Sunday – Circuit Grounds[

Techno takes over as Charlotte de Witte brings her pounding, hypnotic sound to Circuit Grounds. Expect pure energy and dark, driving beats to close out your weekend with intensity.

Subtronics [Sunday – Kinetic Field]

The bass god himself returns to EDC with a new arsenal of face-melting drops. Expect lasers, pyros, and crowd energy levels that push EDC’s mainstage to its limits.

Excision [Saturday – Circuit Grounds]

If you like your bass extra heavy, Excision’s set is a must. Expect earth-shaking drops, visuals that melt your brain, and one of the loudest crowds of the weekend.

Zedd [Saturday – Kinetic Field]

Zedd’s timeless hits and festival-ready edits always bring pure joy. Expect fireworks, confetti, and thousands singing along to ‘Clarity’ under the Florida night sky.

Dom Dolla [Sunday – Kinetic Field]

House grooves meet mainstage energy as Dom Dolla takes over EDC Orlando’s final day. His infectious beats and slick transitions guarantee nonstop movement.

Max Styler [Sunday – Circuit Grounds]

A breakout artist in 2025, Max Styler’s sets are equal parts deep, melodic, and club-ready. Catch him early and brag later, this one’s destined to be a “I saw him before he blew up” moment.

Sara Landry [Friday – Kinetic Field]

The “High Priestess of Hard Techno” brings her dark, industrial energy to EDC’s mainstage for the first time. Expect one of the most unique and high-intensity sets of the weekend.

James Hype [Sunday – Kinetic Field]

The master of live mixing and quick transitions, James Hype is guaranteed to bring the energy. Expect viral edits, creative drops, and a wild Sunday crowd ready to go all out.

 

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From mainstage moments to underground takeovers, EDC Orlando 2025 is stacked with unforgettable sets. Whether you’re chasing sunsets or bass drops, these ten artists are sure to define the weekend.

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Britney Spears’ ‘I Wanna Go’ Gets a John Summit Remix

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John Summit Reworks Britney Spears’ 2011 Hit Into a New House Remix

For months, John Summit has been teasing his remix of Britney Spears’ “I Wanna Go” in live sets across the world, playing snippets during headline shows and festival performances. Each preview drew attention online, as audiences recognized Britney Spears’ vocals paired with John Summit’s distinctive house production. The DJ and producer later confirmed on social media that an official version was on the way, setting off steady anticipation for its release. Now officially out, the remix revisits the 2011 pop hit with a modern house framework while preserving the playful spirit of the original.

The Legacy of a Pop Classic and the Rise of a Modern Headliner

Originally released in 2011 as part of Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale album, “I Wanna Go” remains one of her most recognizable singles of the 2010s. The track captured the playful, carefree edge that shaped her later pop era, supported by sharp electronic production that still feels relevant more than a decade later. Its whistle hook and confident lyrics helped it stand out globally, and it continues to hold a place in playlists celebrating early 2010s pop.

 

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For John Summit, this remix comes at a time when his profile in house music is higher than ever. Over the past few years, the Chicago-born DJ and producer has established himself with tracks such as “Where You Are” featuring Hayla and “Go Back” with Sub Focus. His performances span major cities from Miami to Mykonos, while his label Experts Only has reinforced his reputation as a steady presence in both club and festival scenes. Taking on a song as universally familiar as “I Wanna Go” reflects both his confidence and his position at the point where pop and contemporary house connect.

The Social Media Moment

When John Summit shared his thoughts online about working on “I Wanna Go”, it immediately caught attention. “Britney is an icon and deserves nothing but love. It’s an absolute honor to be releasing a remix of one of her songs,John Summit wrote in a tweet that fans quickly circulated across platforms. He also hinted that the door was open for Britney Spears herself to join the fun.

The post raised a few interesting questions. What does it mean when one of house music’s biggest names remixes a pop track from a completely different era? How does John Summit, who built his career through club records and festival appearances, connect with a song that belongs to another corner of pop history? His message was more than an announcement; it became a bridge between two generations of dance music.

The connection between John Summit and Britney Spears shows how far electronic music has stretched into the mainstream without losing its roots. This remix links two eras that once felt worlds apart: early-2010s pop and today’s house scene. It also highlights how a well-known song can evolve when placed in the hands of a producer who understands both rhythm and nostalgia.

It leaves one question hanging for listeners , could we ever see Britney Spears join John Summit on stage to perform it live? Whether or not that moment happens, the remix stands as a reminder that good pop never really fades; it just finds new ways to move people.

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