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Music On Festival 2026 Cancelled Just Hours Before Opening

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A packed daytime crowd inside the Music On Festival tent at Meerpark Amsterdam, with a DJ performing at the decks in the foreground, thousands of attendees filling the space under a clear roof canopy allowing blue sky and sunlight to filter through, with Music On branding flags visible on either side of the stage.

Music On Festival 2026 has been cancelled after the Municipality of Amsterdam revoked the event’s permit hours before it was due to open its doors.

Music On Festival 2026 has been cancelled just hours before it was due to open its doors, after the Municipality of Amsterdam revoked the event’s permit this morning. The festival, scheduled to take place across 9 and 10 May at Meerpark Amsterdam in partnership with Loveland, will no longer go ahead. Thousands of ticket holders who had already made travel plans to attend are now being urged not to travel to the festival grounds, as entry will not be permitted.

The announcement came via an official statement shared by the Music On team on social media, who described the news as “devastating.” The organizers confirmed they had no prior warning, stating they only received the information themselves earlier today and were given no choice but to cancel. The statement did not specify the reason the Municipality of Amsterdam chose to revoke the permit, and the full details behind the decision remain unclear at the time of writing.

Music On is the festival arm of Marco Carola‘s long-running Music On brand, which has become one of the most respected names in techno and house music. Having previously held its Amsterdam edition in association with Loveland — one of the city’s most established electronic music promoters — the festival had built a loyal following among fans of underground dance music across Europe and beyond.

The cancellation comes as a significant blow, not only to attendees who had invested in travel and accommodation, but to the wider electronic music community in Amsterdam. The city has faced growing scrutiny around event permits in recent years, and last-minute revocations of this kind raise serious questions about the relationship between large-scale music events and local authorities.

The Music On team has promised to update ticket holders as soon as possible regarding next steps, including information on refunds and any further developments. No reason has yet been given by either the organizers or the Municipality of Amsterdam for the permit revocation. EDMHouseNetwork will continue to follow this story as more details emerge.

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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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Tomorrowland Honours Avicii With The Return Of A Tribute Experience

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An aerial shot at Tomorrowland of a massive blue and yellow Swedish flag bearing a portrait of Avicii and the words "One Day You Will Remember" and "Tim Bergling 1989–2018" being held aloft by hundreds of fans on the festival grounds, in a moving tribute to the late artist.

Tomorrowland honours Avicii with the return of a tribute experience, original artefacts, remastered live sets and an exclusive festival collection.

Fifteen years after his first unforgettable performance on the MainStage in 2011, Tomorrowland once again pays tribute to Tim “Avicii” Bergling, the artist who helped shape the sound of a generation and bring electronic music into the mainstream.

THE AVICII TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

At Tomorrowland Belgium 2026, festivalgoers will once again be invited into a dedicated Avicii Tribute Experience: a 144-square-meter immersive installation celebrating the music, creativity and legacy of one of dance music’s most influential artists. At the heart of the experience is a large-scale LED screen featuring an exclusive audiovisual piece that brings together iconic festival moments, intimate studio footage and personal creative moments, offering a unique perspective on Avicii not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter, producer and musical visionary.

The experience combines never-before-seen imagery, personal stories and audiovisual storytelling from Avicii’s Tomorrowland journey, inviting visitors to reconnect with the artist behind the music and the moments that defined a generation.

For the first time ever, original artefacts from Tim “Avicii” Bergling’s personal collection will be exhibited outside the walls of the Avicii Experience Museum in Stockholm. Several iconic items connected to Avicii’s career and creative process will be on display, offering fans a rare glimpse into his world.

Visitors will also have access to a dedicated Avicii space featuring exclusive collection and limited-edition pieces created especially for Tomorrowland Belgium 2026. Access to the experience is limited and requires advance reservation.

AVICII X TOMORROWLAND COLLECTION

To accompany the tribute experience, Tomorrowland will launch an exclusive Avicii x Tomorrowland collection, available online and at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026.

Inspired by the visual language of sound, the collection incorporates artwork based on sound waves and the Doppler effect, translating Avicii’s musical legacy into a contemporary visual identity. The limited collection serves as a tribute to his enduring influence on electronic music and festival culture.

REMASTERED TOMORROWLAND SETS IN SPATIAL AUDIO

As part of the tribute, fans around the world will be able to relive some of Avicii’s most legendary Tomorrowland performances through newly remastered recordings of his 2012, 2014 and 2015 sets. ​ Available via Apple Music and the Tomorrowland App, the sets have been remastered in Spatial Audio, allowing listeners to experience these iconic performances with a new level of depth and immersion.

A DEFINING TOMORROWLAND LEGACY

Avicii made his Tomorrowland debut in 2011, surprising festivalgoers on the MainStage with “Levels”, a defining moment in his career as the track had not yet been officially released. He returned in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, with his final MainStage appearance becoming one of the most memorable performances in Tomorrowland history.

Following his passing, Avicii’s connection with Tomorrowland has remained stronger than ever. In 2018, festivalgoers paid tribute to him during Nicky Romero’s MainStage set, when a giant Swedish flag bearing his image was spread across the crowd in an emotional moment of remembrance.

Today, his music continues to resonate throughout the festival grounds, with artists across the line-up regularly honoring his legacy through their performances. His iconic anthem “Levels” has been voted the number one track in the Tomorrowland Top 1000 three times, cementing its place as one of the most beloved tracks in the history of dance music.

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