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MITCH DB Releases Hypertechno Cover ‘Rockstar’ Via Soave Records
MITCH DB builds on his momentum, returning to unleash his Hypertechno cover, ‘Rockstar.’ Released via Soave Records, the talented Producer and DJ this time collaborates with Aurelios and Mingue to bring his fans more dynamic music and once again highlight his collaborative spirit and passion for uniting with like-minded creators. A blend of styles, visions, and approaches, this new single exemplifies MITCH DB‘s ability to seamlessly fuse creative influences into a cohesive and energising track that will no doubt resonate with listeners worldwide.
Joining forces with Aurelios, an Italian DJ and Producer known for releases on renowned labels such as Spinnin’ Records, Revealed Recordings, and Hexagon, with support from industry VIPs like Calvin Harris and Hardwell, and Mingue, a songwriter and vocalist recognised for her expansive collaborations with names like LUNAX, Jerome, and EDX, MITCH DB has created a track that is as bold in its sound as it is intricate in its sonic detail.
With bouncy energy, ‘Rockstar’ establishes its up-tempo groove from the start; featuring dynamic basslines and punchy rhythmic details that anchor the arrangement, the track keeps the momentum high as Mingue’s crisp vocals lead the way, guiding the listener through a vibrant and driving soundscape. The layered arrangement of gritty synths, squelching hits and a shimmering melodic motif creates an immersive sound, building tension and energy through breakdowns and powerful drops.
A culmination of talent and unique styles, ‘Rockstar’ by MITCH DB, Aurelios and Mingue comes as a high-energy release poised to excite dancefloors around the globe and bring a fresh edge to the Electronic Music scene.
Having been making himself known for his collaborative projects, building his catalogue with recent releases like ‘Summer,’ a track alongside ZIGGY and Felixx, and ‘Hot N Cold’ with Wrex and Gulmee, this latest single from MITCH DB reinforces his growing reputation within the genre and solidifies him as a force to be reckoned with within Electronic Music today.
Out now via Soave Records, discover the high-octane vibes of ‘Rockstar’ and be sure to keep up with MITCH DB, Aurelios and Mingue by following each of their journeys via social media today.
Listen and Buy ‘Rockstar’ Here:
MITCH DB Online
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Aurelios Online
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Mingue Online
Spotify | Instagram
Soave Records Online
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Calvin Harris sells out entire 2027 Australian tour as 10-show run becomes the country’s largest electronic headline tour
After years of playing major Australian festivals, Calvin Harris is finally bringing a full headline tour to the country in 2027. What started with four dates has since expanded to 10 sold-out shows across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. More than 330,000 tickets have been sold, making it the largest electronic headline tour in Australian history.
From Australian Festivals to His First Headline Tour
Long before planning a tour of his own, Calvin Harris had already performed at some of Australia’s biggest dance festivals. He first appeared at Big Day Out in 2010 before returning for Stereosonic in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Years later, Festival X brought him back in 2019 and 2022, keeping his Australian appearances largely tied to major festival events.
When the 2027 tour was first announced, Calvin Harris was set to play just one show per city. Langley Park in Perth would open the run before stops at RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane and The Domain in Sydney. The original schedule would then finish at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
As demand increased in Sydney, Calvin Harris added more nights at The Domain, eventually taking the city to five consecutive shows from February 20 to 24. More than 150,000 tickets have been sold across those dates alone. No other headline act has previously played as many shows during one run at the venue.
Strong demand also brought two additional Melbourne dates at Flemington Racecourse, while Perth received a second show at Langley Park. Those additions took the original four-date tour to 10 shows, with Melbourne hosting the final night on February 28.
Calvin Harris Continues a Record-Breaking Year
The Australian response comes during a year in which Calvin Harris has already broken another major live record. In February 2026, an estimated 1.6 million people attended his Bloco Skol performance in São Paulo. Guinness World Records later recognised the event as the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.
More than two decades into his career, Calvin Harris is now drawing audiences on a very different scale from his earlier Australian appearances. His previous visits placed him on festival lineups alongside dozens of other artists, while 2027 will mark the first time he has taken his own headline show across the country.
When the tour begins in February, it will also bring his relationship with Australian audiences into a new chapter. From Big Day Out and Stereosonic to Festival X, they have followed his career through some of the country’s biggest dance events. In 2027, they will finally experience Calvin Harris across a full Australian headline tour of his own.
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Calvin Harris sets a Guinness World Record after performing to 1.6 million people at Bloco Skol in São Paulo, marking the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist
Few artists have had the kind of long-term impact on the electronic dance music scene that Calvin Harris has, with a career that has included major festival appearances at Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival and Creamfields, as well as collaborations with Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith. His work has crossed electronic music and mainstream charts for years, but his latest achievement takes that success in a completely different direction. After performing to an estimated 1.6 million people at Bloco Skol in São Paulo, Harris has now officially earned a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.
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Inside Calvin Harris’ Record-Breaking São Paulo Set
The performance took place on February 8, 2026, when Calvin Harris joined Bloco Skol during São Paulo’s pre-Carnival celebrations. The free event took over Rua da Consolação, where Calvin Harris performed from a traditional Brazilian trio elétrico near Avenida Paulista. It marked his first time performing on a trio elétrico and brought him back to Brazil after around a decade, alongside Brazilian artists Nattan, Xand Avião, Zé Vaqueiro and Felipe Amorim.
During the set, Calvin Harris wore a Brazil football shirt with “Calvinho” and the number 00 printed across the back while playing music from across his career. Guinness World Records lists This Is What You Came For, One Kiss, I Need Your Love and We Found Love among the tracks heard during the performance, as an estimated 1.6 million people gathered in central São Paulo. The Carnival setting also gave the Scottish producer a very different format from the festivals, arenas and residencies that have featured throughout his career.
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A New Guinness World Record For Calvin Harris
That 1.6 million-person attendance is officially listed by Guinness World Records as the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist. The record page names Calvin Harris as the holder, with São Paulo, Brazil and February 8, 2026 recorded as the location and date of the achievement. The category applies specifically to a DJ set by one artist, giving the Bloco Skol performance its own place in the organization’s record database.
For additional context, Guinness World Records also notes that Madonna’s free Celebration Tour concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro attracted an estimated 1.6 million people on May 4, 2024. Reaching the same estimated attendance for a single DJ set puts the scale of Calvin Harris’ performance far beyond the audience size normally associated with festivals or stadium shows. Celebrating the recognition on social media, Calvin Harris wrote that he now held the world record for the category before adding, “only in Brazil!!!”
More than two decades into his career, the record gives Calvin Harris another major achievement alongside his international festival appearances, chart success and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. His Bloco Skol performance will now be remembered not only for bringing him back to Brazil, but for attracting an audience large enough to earn a place in Guinness World Records.
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Head Trip announces set times for its debut festival at Empire Polo Club with Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex and more
Following Desert Trip in 2016 and Power Trip in 2023, Goldenvoice is returning to Empire Polo Club with Head Trip, a new one-time-only electronic music festival taking place in Indio on October 10–11. Its debut brings together Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Under Construction, Peggy Gou b2b Four Tet, Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA and more across one main stage, with the set times now confirmed for both days. Saturday will close with Under Construction followed by Calvin Harris, while Sunday brings Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA, Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia through the final part of the weekend. Floating Points’ Sunflower Sound System will also make its U.S. debut inside a dedicated dome, adding another element beyond the main-stage lineup.
Inside Head Trip’s Debut Lineup
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With only nine main-stage performances across the weekend, Head Trip keeps its debut centered on a small group of major names and several notable collaborations. Saturday opens with Seth Troxler b2b Ben Sterling, before Peggy Gou b2b Four Tet and Under Construction, the project from FISHER and Chris Lake. Calvin Harris takes the final slot of the night, closing a first day where three of the four main-stage performances are b2bs.
Among them, Peggy Gou b2b Four Tet is one of the bookings worth watching most closely, bringing together two artists with very different histories across house and club music. Under Construction brings FISHER and Chris Lake back together for another major festival appearance, while Seth Troxler b2b Ben Sterling adds a deeper house and techno pairing earlier in the day. The schedule places the three collaborations at 4:30 PM, 7:20 PM and 9:10 PM, before Calvin Harris closes from 11:00 PM.
Sunday starts with DJ Harvey and The Blessed Madonna, before Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA takes the 6:50 PM slot. Their set leads into Skrillex at 8:40 PM, followed by Swedish House Mafia from 10:30 PM. Between Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA and two major closing performances, the final hours give Sunday some of the most anticipated names on the entire lineup, while DJ Harvey and The Blessed Madonna bring respected selectors into the earlier part of the day.
What Else Head Trip Has Planned
Alongside the main stage, Floating Points’ Sunflower Sound System will make its U.S. debut at Head Trip and continue throughout both days. The custom setup includes 10 speaker stacks, mycelium acoustic panels and artwork by Josephine Chime, with Floating Points also expected to DJ alongside special guests. For anyone attending, the dome is worth keeping on the radar alongside the headline performances, especially as one of the few parts of the weekend happening away from the main stage.
Visual production comes from Romain Pissenem and High Scream, whose previous work includes [UNVRS], Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony. Early previews released ahead of Head Trip have already shown the stage planned for Empire Polo Club, bringing another major production name into the festival’s debut weekend.
The Indio grounds also connect Head Trip with two earlier one-time events from Goldenvoice, after Desert Trip in 2016 and Power Trip in 2023. This edition turns the attention to electronic music, with four b2bs alongside Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia, DJ Harvey and The Blessed Madonna. Peggy Gou b2b Four Tet, Under Construction and Dom Dolla b2b KETTAMA are among the sets to watch, while the U.S. debut of the Sunflower Sound System gives attendees another reason to explore beyond the main schedule. With Goldenvoice presenting Head Trip as “2 nights. One stage. Just this once,” the festival has plenty to make its debut at Empire Polo Club one to watch on October 10–11.
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