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Ivy Sydney Reveals Summer 2026 Program

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A high-energy, blue-lit crowd at the Lost Sundays Block Party in ivy Sydney's open-air venue, featuring lush tropical plants and immersive lighting.

Australia’s leading open-air club, ivy Sydney, has unveiled its landmark Summer 2026 program, uniting global icons like Dombresky and MaRLo with breakthrough local innovators in the heart of the city.

A new season arrives at ivy, defined by global icons and local innovators. This summer, Australia’s leading open-air club presents a landmark program that captures the full spectrum of electronic music – uniting globally-acclaimed headline artists, breakthrough talent, and the city’s most dedicated music community. With an already standout line-up and fresh additions still to come, ivy continues to set the benchmark for world-class nightlife in the heart of Sydney through exceptional programming, state-of-the-art production, and nearly two decades of cultural influence.

After already showcasing artists such as Mochakk, Joel Corry, Golden Feature, Arielle Free, Baby J, Luuk Van Dijk and Bella Claxton, ivy unveils the next wave of highly-sought after artists set to perform this sumer.

ABOVE – Sydney’s Saturday night heartbeat
For the best Saturday night out in Sydney, there’s ABOVE, bringing immersive experiences and the city’s most in-demand acts. Set across ivy’s multi-level terraces, ABOVE showcases global powerhouses and homegrown heroes spinning house, disco and techno in Sydney’s premium open-air club. With new talent announced each week, ABOVE has so far revealed a dynamic line-up, featuring: Dombresky (January 3), and MaRLo (January 17), and with many more names to follow.

Each Saturday is amplified by ivy’s renowned production: a formidable d&b Audiotechnik system, immersive lighting, and an electric atmosphere that consistently sets the benchmark for nightlife in Australia.

Lost Sundays – A Boutique Festival in the CBD

Lost Sundays continues its reputation as Sydney’s favourite Sunday ritual – an intimate, festival-inspired series that champions the next wave of global and local electronic music. This summer’s editions feature artists already announced, including: SWIM, Fcukers (December 21), Lost Sundays Block Party ft. Pegassi, Channel Tres, Diffrent, Clouds, Bad Boombox, ATRIP, and Mischluft (January 4), DJ Seinfeld, X-Coast, Ned Bennett, Locklead, D Stone + more (January 25), with much more to follow.

With more announcements to follow, Lost Sundays will present a season of sharp curation, forward-thinking sounds, and day-into-night moments unique to ivy’s open-air atmosphere. Lost Sundays remains a platform where emerging artists break through, international talent debuts in Australia, and the city’s most discerning crowd comes for the music first.

ivy Thursdays, WAO Superclub & Unmissable One-Off Events

ivy continues to shape Sydney’s nightlife throughout the week, cultivating landmark moments every Thursday and Friday. ivy Thursdays remains the city’s biggest and most iconic Thursday night – an essential ritual defined by high-energy crowds, cutting-edge music, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Sydney’s premier open-air club. Every Friday, WAO Superclub amplifies the precinct’s late-night DNA, delivering genre-blending sets, large-scale production, and a dynamic mix of RNB, tech house, techno and hardstyle.

Across the season, ivy will also host a series of one-off headline events and special showcases, including globally-renowned Ibiza favourite Glitterbox with Mousse T, Jellybean Benitez, Breakbot, Irfane, Yasmin, Close Counters (Jan 24), a massive Mardi Gras party featuring Mel C, Michael Gray, Absolute, Torren Foot, and many more (Feb 28), with further major announcements still to come. Together, these weekly staples and standalone moments create a continuous rhythm of world-class programming that drives the heartbeat of Sydney’s nightlife.

This summer’s program reinforces ivy’s place at the centre of Sydney’s nightlife, bringing together global names in electronic music with the local artists shaping the city’s evolving sound. The season is anchored by ivy’s hallmark production – the open-air setting, immersive staging, and powerful d&b Audiotechnik system that elevate every event. Nearly two decades on, ivy remains a defining force in Australia’s club culture, a space where communities gather and new local talent emerges. With many artists already announced and further additions on the way, the months ahead promise standout moments that highlight why ivy Sydney continues to be one of the most influential venues in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Breakaway Houston Lineup Announced For Debut Edition

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Breakaway Houston makes its debut on November 13-14 at Shell Energy Stadium, headlined by Cloonee, Dom Dolla, GRiZ and Tape B. Tickets on sale June 16.

Breakaway Music Festival, the nation’s largest touring dance music festival, today unveiled the lineup for its inaugural Breakaway Houston event, taking place November 13–14 at the Festival Grounds at Shell Energy Stadium. The two-day festival will span multiple stages and specially curated interactive areas, bringing together some of the most in-demand names in electronic music alongside emerging artists shaping the next generation of dance culture. 

Leading the lineup are global dance music heavyweights Cloonee, Dom Dolla, GRiZ and Tape B. Joining the headliners are Ares Carter, Big Gigantic, BLOND:ISH, CELO, Daniel Allan, Frank Walker, Hans Glader, HOL!, INZO, Jake Shore, JIGITZ, Kade Findley, Kaleena Zanders, Know Good, Lavern, Linska, Riordan, Steller, and Wreckno, with support from 2ŁØT, DEM1GOD, Kendi, and Soar

Breakaway Houston will also feature Beatport’s ‘The Block’, a mobile stage experience and artist discovery platform from Beatport, as part of a multi-city partnership spanning select Breakaway Music Festival tour stops, with the lineup for ‘The Block’ stage to be announced at a later date. 

Presale registration is available beginning today, where fans can sign up for exclusive access to purchase 2-Day tickets on Monday, June 15, one day before they go on sale to the general public on June 16. Pricing will vary by ticket type, with 2-Day GA passes starting at $159 and VIP passes at $269. Fans seeking an elevated experience can also choose from Terrace and Ultimate VIP ticket options, which include premium Main Stage viewing areas and other perks. Space Deck Tables are available by inquiry for guests seeking the most exclusive festival experience.

Known for delivering sold-out events and unforgettable fan experiences across the country, Breakaway Music Festival has become a staple of the electronic music landscape, connecting hundreds of thousands of fans through community and culture each year. Houston will serve as the final stop of Breakaway’s 2026 touring season, closing out the festival’s biggest year to date. 

“We’re incredibly excited to bring Breakaway to Houston for the first time and to close out what has been an unbelievable festival season,” said Adam Lynn, co-founder and CEO of Breakaway. “Houston has been a city we’ve had our eye on for a while, and we’re thrilled to finally bring the Breakaway experience here. There’s no better place to close out the season and share it with fans for the first time.” 

CELSIUS® returns to Breakaway Music Festival as the official Presenting Sponsor for the third consecutive year. The brand’s presence at Breakaway Houston will include a variety of interactive fan experiences and complimentary product sampling to keep attendees energized throughout the weekend. Additional sponsor highlights for Breakaway Houston include the White Claw Surge VIP Lounge and the Silent Disco presented by Jimmy John’s®. BeatBox, Jack Daniel’s, Fumi x Cloud Nurdz, Instant Hydration, BELLA+CANVAS, Hiyo, NOYZ, Loose Lucy’s, Garage Beer, and End Overdose will also host various branded integrations and more opportunities for a fully immersive fan experience onsite. 

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EDC Colombia 2026 Lineup Announced For Debut In Medellín

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A spectacular night shot of the EDC kineticFIELD main stage featuring the iconic owl centrepiece surrounded by intricate steampunk-style structures, with teal and pink laser beams firing across the sky above a massive crowd holding flags, and the EDC logo illuminated by a drone display in the sky above.

Insomniac announces the full lineup for debut EDC Colombia at Medellín’s Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot on October 10-11 2026.

Global dance music experience curator Insomniac, in partnership with Colombia’s Páramo Presenta, today announce the artist lineup for the debut edition of EDC Colombia. Initially announced in May 2025, the festival will take place at Medellín’s Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot on SaturdayOctober 10 and SundayOctober 112026.

The first edition of EDC Colombia will be led by global dance music icons, including festival heavyweights AlessoAfrojack B2B Green VelvetALOKDeadmau5Illenium, and Kaskade, techno powerhouses 999999999Boris BrejchaARTBATNico MorenoRestricted, and Richie Hawtin, and trance music standouts Above & BeyondAstrixCosmic GateInfected MushroomHannah Laing, and Vini Vici.

House and tech-house will take center stage throughout the weekend with several internationally respected selectors and producers, including Beltran, DombreskyHoneyLuvDJ HolographicLP GiobbiArmand Van HeldenStavros (DJ Set)Pachanga Boys, and Felipe Gordon B2B Marcellus Pittman. Added highlights include melodic and progressive specialists Miss MoniqueKorolova, and Augusto Yepes and global groove innovators BLOND:ISHFrancis MercierCarlita, and Diossa.

Electric Daisy Carnival stage mainstays will appear at the Medellín festival: kineticFIELDcircuitGROUNDSneonGARDENbionicJUNGLE, and stereoBLOOM. EDC Colombia 2026 will also feature stage takeovers from some of Insomniac’s own brands, including underground-forward Factory 93, trance-oriented Dreamstate, and Germany-born Time Warp.

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Shyra Sanchez Releases New Operator Remixes Package

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Shyra Sanchez Releases New Operator Remixes Package With Dave Audé, Bimbo Jones, Until Dawn, Marc Baigent, and Try Harder

Shyra Sanchez releases new Operator remixes package as her debut single continues to gain support across dance radio, club charts, and international airplay. The original version of Operator has already reached No. 37 on the Billboard Dance Mixshow Airplay Chart, No. 34 on Mediabase, and No. 1 on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart for two consecutive weeks, while also picking up UK Music Week club chart action and spins on Kiss FM’s Future Dance Anthems. With the record already moving across the US and UK dance music space, the remix package gives Operator a wider club run through new versions from Dave Audé, Bimbo Jones, Until Dawn, Marc Baigent, and Try Harder.

Operator Extends Its Run Beyond The Original Release

For a debut single, Operator has already gathered a strong amount of early support across several dance music channels. Its Billboard Dance Mixshow Airplay position points to US radio traction, while the Mediabase placement and two-week run at No. 1 on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart show that the record has found movement beyond one isolated chart. The UK response adds another part to that story, with Music Week club chart activity and Kiss FM’s Future Dance Anthems giving the single more visibility on the other side of the Atlantic.

The remix package now extends that original run by giving DJs, radio programmers, and club selectors different versions of Operator to work with. Instead of treating the remix release as a separate add-on, the package keeps Shyra Sanchez’s vocal performance as the thread that connects each version back to the original. That helps the release stay focused on her as the artist behind the record, while still allowing each producer to take the single into a different club direction.

Dave Audé, Bimbo Jones, Until Dawn, Marc Baigent, And Try Harder Rework Operator

Dave Audé brings one of the strongest remix profiles to the package, arriving off the back of remix work for Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez. His version of Operator leans into a heavier club direction, with the press release pointing to its chunkier kick drum approach. Bimbo Jones, whose remix credits include Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Kylie Minogue, takes the single into funkier house territory, giving the package a brighter and more groove-led version while keeping the vocal hook recognizable.

The rest of the package widens the single further without pulling it away from its original identity. Until Dawn takes Operator into a more bass-heavy version, adding extra weight to the release, while Marc Baigent and Try Harder complete the lineup with additional club-focused interpretations. Across the package, the remixes give Operator several routes into DJ sets, club floors, and dance radio, from funky house movement to heavier bass and kick-led versions.

As Shyra Sanchez prepares for her next single, Dance With Me, scheduled to arrive in June 2026, the Operator remixes package keeps her debut single active before the next release begins. With chart movement, radio support, club chart action, and a handpicked remix lineup now behind the record, Operator continues to introduce Shyra Sanchez to a wider dance music audience.

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