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MOGA Essaouira 2025 Returns To Morocco This October
MOGA Essaouira confirms first 2025 lineup with iconic artists and cinematic backdrop.
MOGA Festival is set to return to Essaouira, Morocco from October 1 to 5, 2025, bringing with it a carefully curated mix of electronic talent. The first phase of artists includes Bonobo (DJ set), Apollonia, Arapu, Cabanne, Janeret, Folamour, Nitefreak, Priku, and Saoirse. Once a filming location for Game of Thrones and Star Wars, Essaouira offers more than just music. It’s a setting layered in history and cinematic allure, and MOGA’s sixth edition continues to honor that unique cultural backdrop by combining music, wellness, and local experiences in one of Morocco’s most atmospheric cities.
Photography by Eddy Hubble @hubble_photo for Here & Now @wearehereandnow
A Festival Experience Across Historic Streets and Ocean Views
The 2025 edition of MOGA Essaouira opens on October 1 and 2 with the OFF program, inviting attendees to explore the city’s UNESCO-listed medina through art installations, workshops, wellness sessions, and DJ pop-ups. These opening days take place across Essaouira’s historic center, where scenes from Game of Thrones and Star Wars were filmed. From the stone ramparts overlooking the Atlantic to the maze of narrow streets, the setting blends history and contemporary music culture.
The main portion of the festival runs from October 3 to 5 at Hôtel le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa. There will be four stages named Main, Garden, Wild, and Terrace. More than 70 artists from around the world are scheduled to perform across these three days, with music running from 2 PM until 3 AM. Festivalgoers can spend the afternoon by the pool, walk through palm-lined paths between sets, or stay late into the night for deeper sounds under the stars. The entire experience is built around a sense of place and discovery, rather than large-scale spectacle.
Photography by Eddy Hubble @hubble_photo for Here & Now @wearehereandnow
Photography by Eddy Hubble @hubble_photo for Here & Now @wearehereandnow
Lineup Highlights Across House, Minimal, and Global Sounds
The 2025 lineup brings together a well-balanced mix of international and local talent rooted in house, minimal, and Afro-electronic styles. Artists already announced include Apollonia, Bonobo (DJ Set), Bedouin, DJ Tennis, Folamour, Arapu, Janeret, Priku, Patrick Mason, Saoirse, and Moblack. The selection reflects the festival’s focus on depth and variety rather than popularity alone.
Local representation includes artists such as Zulu Nawfel, Adassiya (live), and Yaya (MA), offering regional sounds alongside a global cast. Performances span both daytime and late-night hours, across four distinct stages: Main, Garden, Wild, and Terrace.
As the full schedule continues to take shape, MOGA remains consistent with its identity. Rather than relying on big-name trends, the curation leans toward artists with distinctive approaches and a strong connection to the culture of the festival.
More Than a Festival, A Cultural Destination
MOGA Essaouira continues to stand apart as more than just a stop on the festival calendar. Set against a backdrop that once staged scenes from Game of Thrones and Star Wars, the event merges music, history, and community in a way few festivals attempt. Whether you come for the deep grooves or the coastal views, MOGA invites you to experience something layered, intentional, and truly rooted in its Moroccan home. From wellness to workshops, art to afterparties, it’s not just about who’s playing, but where you are when you hear it.
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deadmau5 takes over Red Rocks for Halloween on October 30 and 31 with two special shows and the return of mau5hop
For more than 15 years, deadmau5 has returned to Red Rocks Amphitheatre each fall, with the Colorado venue becoming a regular part of his seasonal live shows. This year, that tradition reaches a new point as he performs at Red Rocks on Halloween itself for the first time, with DEADMAU5 HALLOWEEN taking place on October 30 and 31. The two-night event will feature VOWWS, joined by Josh Freese and Danny Lohner, alongside special visuals, selections from deadmau5’s catalogue and new music. The weekend will also include the return of the mau5hop pop-up in Denver, with exclusive merchandise, collectibles and meet-and-greet sessions across both days.
VOWWS Joins deadmau5 For The Halloween Shows
VOWWS will join deadmau5 across the two nights, with Josh Freese and Danny Lohner also part of the performance. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based duo of Matt James and Rizz have long worked across darker alternative and electronic sounds, with previous collaborations involving Gary Numan, Chino Moreno and Chelsea Wolfe.
Josh Freese, whose credits include A Perfect Circle, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails and The Vandals, also appears on VOWWS’ latest album I’ll Fill Your House With An Army. Danny Lohner, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and The Black Queen, will join the duo at Red Rocks as part of the expanded live lineup.
What deadmau5 Has Planned For Halloween
The October 30 and 31 shows will feature special Halloween visuals alongside selections from deadmau5’s catalogue and new music. Attendees are also being encouraged to come in costume across both nights.
The shows add a new chapter to deadmau5’s long history at Red Rocks, where his fall appearances have become a regular fixture over more than 15 years. He was back at the venue in 2025 for Day of the Dead, where he debuted new music and parts of a new touring production.
That period has continued into 2026 with ‘Science’ featuring Stevie Appleton, his first vocal single since ‘My Heart Has Teeth’. The track later reached No. 1 on US Dance Radio and also entered Billboard Dance/Mixshow Airplay and Canada CHR/Top 40.
mau5hop Returns For Halloween Weekend
The Halloween weekend will also include the return of mau5hop in Denver, opening on October 30 and 31 at 95 S Cherokee Street. The pop-up will run from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM each day with specialty merchandise, limited-edition apparel, pins and collectibles not available online or at the shows.
deadmau5 and friends are also due to appear for meet-and-greets and signings from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM on both days.
With the Red Rocks shows and mau5hop both returning across Halloween weekend, this year’s edition adds more around a tradition that has already become closely tied to deadmau5 and the venue. The biggest difference in 2026 is simple: for the first time, one of those shows will actually fall on Halloween night.
With VOWWS, Josh Freese and Danny Lohner joining the shows, new music expected and mau5hop returning to Denver, DEADMAU5 HALLOWEEN has plenty planned across the weekend. Limited tickets remain for both nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with more from deadmau5 also expected in the months ahead.
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Scottish producer BETH returns on The Cross Records with new single Wait, following a breakout 2026 of festival slots, Ibiza dates and Radio 1 support.
In the space of a year, BETH has gone from respected up and comer to a genuine festival act. Her debut on The Cross Records, “Keep It Movin’,” is closing in on 1 million streams, and she’s kept up a steady run of releases on labels like TSHA’s Jackfruit, Eats Everything’s Edible, and Melon Bomb Records, along with a well received remix of Karen Harding’s “Island.” That output has earned her support on BBC Radio 1, with plays from Sarah Story and Arielle Free.
Her live schedule has kept pace too. This year she’s played TRNSMT Festival, Sub Club, Cabaret Voltaire, and SWG3 in Scotland, Mas Que Nada in London, and Lakota in Bristol, plus Ibiza dates at Hï, Cova Santa, and Pikes.
“Wait” marks a step forward in her production. Where “Keep It Movin'” leaned into sultry, harmonic melodies, “Wait” goes bigger and brighter, built around euphoric piano chords, a driving 90s inspired break, and deep reese bass. It’s a feel good summer record from an artist whose rise shows no signs of slowing down.
Listen to “Wait” here: https://thecrossrecords.lnk.to/wait
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2026 marks the 20th anniversary of The Warehouse Project and to celebrate they’ve got a stacked lineup heading to the Warehouse in December.
On October 5th it was 20 years to the day since the very first WHP event which was held at the old Boddingtons Brewery. In the 20 years since Public Enemy kicked off The Warehouse Projects history they’ve grown exponentially and now call the legendary Depot Mayfield home. The Warehouse Project is not only one of Manchester’s most iconic venues, it’s one of the most iconic venues in the world. They’ve already been marking this huge anniversary with incredible events selling out and now they’ve added another to the calendar.
On December 19th they’ll be holding they’re official 20 years of The Warehouse Project event with a litany of legends on the bill. The lineup includes icons such as Carl Cox, Chris Stassy, Ewan McVicar, Seth Troxler, and many more. All 4 of The Warehouse Projects stages will be in play with over 20 DJs spread across the Depot, Concourse, Archive, and Vault stages. 10 hours of heavenly electronic music are on the table for all ravers to get stuck into and enjoy experiencing a part of history. On their social media Warehouse Project said, “WHP has always been about much more than just a lineup… but we are particularly proud of this one.”
With 2027 being a quiet year for The Warehouse Project as they have stated they’ll be taking a breather, they’re looking to close out 2026 strong. They’ve made a lot of history over the last 20 years and WHP is looking poised to create even more before the years out. Tickets go on sale on October 9th 2026.
To sign up for pre-sale tickets click the link below:
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