Editorial
EDM Best Moments Of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close we’re taking a look back on some of the best moments in electronic music.
Unforgettable performances, jaw-dropping comebacks, colossal collabs, this year has had it all. So let’s take a look back over some of 2025’s landmark moments and enjoy the memories.
Tomorrowland’s Miraculous Recovery
Tomorrowland’s a festival that has always been about unity and this year they had to really band together and put that unity on display. After the devastating fire that burnt down their elaborate mainstage only days before Tomorrowland was due to start it looked as though the festival wouldn’t go ahead. Despite this Tomorrowland showed great resilience and in only a matter of days constructed a new mainstage with help coming from an unlikely source. In a display of how music can unite people across genres, it was the legendary metal band Metallica who came to the rescue. The new mainstage was constructed using parts loaned from Metallica’s stage used during their WorldWired tour. The festival was able to go ahead without a hitch which was a miracle and shows why Tomorrowland is the world’s best festival.
The Prodigy Headlining Glastonbury
2025 has been another huge year for The Prodigy with them headlining festivals around the world, however it was their return to Glastonbury that really stood out. They were originally billed to play Glastonbury in 2019 but had to cancel following the untimely death of Keith Flint. As the first ever dance music act to headline Glastonbury back in 1997, The Prodigy has a great deal of history at the festival making their return a very welcome one. 28 years on from that legendary performance they once again brought the fire and reminded everyone of the power of The Prodigy.
EDC Debuting In Thailand
Electric Daisy Carnival has forever been a festival that just keeps on growing and this year they made the huge step of bringing the carnival over to Thailand. Festivalgoers got the full EDC experience with them bringing their iconic stages and rides to give everyone the time of their lives. The lineup was packed with some of the biggest names in dance music including Alesso, Fisher, Tiesto, Skrillex, and many more. The festival was a massive hit leading to the good news which soon followed. EDC will be returning to Thailand in 2026 with even bigger plans.
Tiesto Returning To Trance
It’s a moment that people have long been waiting for and this year Tiesto has had people on the edge of their seats waiting for his trance return. Throughout 2025 he’s been dropping hints and shining rays of hope with a big one coming at EDC Las Vegas with his ‘In Search of Sunrise’ set. Here he threw back to the days of the iconic trance mix compilations he used to do that started way back in 1999. Roll on a few months and Tiesto cleared his social medias and switched his profile image to his old logo which meant only one thing. Soon after he dropped ‘Bring Me To Life’ marking his return to trance and sending the dance music community into raptures. With the release of this single there was some more big news for next year as Tiesto announced a full trance album is coming.
Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Afrojack, and Amel Performing ‘Our Time’ At Ushuaia
As far as collaborations in electronic music go it doesn’t get any bigger than this. ‘Our Time’ has been one of the best tracks of 2025 and it’s no surprise when you look at the star power behind it. Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Afrojack, and Amel delivered an absolutely stunning track that got crowds bouncing around the world but none more so than at Ushuaia. To hear ‘Our Time’ performed by anyone is a joy and Ushuaia got an extra treat with seeing Garrix, Guetta, Afrojack, and Amel on stage together for it. It’s a moment that no one who was there will ever forget.
Armin Van Buuren Releasing ‘Breathe’
Armin Van Buuren has been everywhere, doing everything this year. From his 800 drone ‘Pillars of Creation’ set in Ras Al Khaimah, to releasing an acoustic album with him on the piano. His year’s been eclectic to say the least. Although there’s a lot to choose from it was his 51-track masterpiece ‘Breath’ that showed the best that Armin Van Buuren has to offer. After releasing the first part of the album ‘Breathe In’ back in early 2024, in June this year he concluded the saga with part two ‘Breathe Out.’ Featuring ventures into a myriad of genres including drum & bass, progressive house, and many more, it was a true show of the veterans undying skill.
Sub Focus’ Creamfields Mainstage Debut
Sub Focus has hit some massive milestones this year and his debut on Creamfields’ mainstage certainly shone as one of his biggest. He delivered a full throttle performance from start to finish giving the tens of thousands of festivalgoers one of the best sets in the festival’s history. Along with this he released his incredible 5th studio album ‘Contact’, made it onto the cover of DJ Mag, and released some of the biggest tracks of his career. There’s so much to choose from for Sub Focus but debuting on the mainstage of one of the worlds biggest festivals in his home country is absolutely the standout.
RUFUS DU SOL’s Record Setting Tour
It’s been a year where RUFUS DU SOL have been able to celebrate their past, present, and future. They celebrated the past this year with the 10th anniversary of their historic anthem ‘Innerbloom’, and the future with the announcement of their biggest-ever European tour in 2026. But it’s in the present where they’ve hit a new high as their Inhale/Exhale world tour became the biggest selling electronic tour of all time. Across nearly 50 headline shows they sold 750,000 tickets and performed to 1.5 million fans worldwide amidst festivals and their own shows. This included performances at iconic festivals and venues such as Lollapalooza, Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl, Coachella, Rock Werchter, and many more.
Martin Garrix Making His Red Rocks Debut
Red Rocks is one of the worlds most unique and historic venues. Pair it with the legend that is Martin Garrix and you’ve got a recipe for one hell of a time. In October Garrix took up a 3-day residency at the beautiful amphitheatre and blasted it with the wonderful sounds of electronic music. He brought along plenty of treats for the fans attending with amazing support acts including Afrojack and Mesto who kicked of the Wednesday night. Not only were there excellent individual acts, but there were also a couple of monumental back 2 backs with Garrix being joined on stage by Alesso and Marshmello. Every set was completely electrifying ensuring that Garrix left his mark on Red Rocks forever.
To read more about the highs of 2025, click the links below:
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