EDM news
Pollen Presents & Aluna Announce New Orleans Experience Featuring an All-Black Lineup of Dance & Electronic Artists!
Renowned British artist Aluna has announced a new experience in partnership with leading technology company Pollen Presents. Taking place May 27-30, 2022 in New Orleans, Aluna’s Noir Fever will bring together a diverse group of artists to celebrate the Black and LGTBQ+ origins of dance music in a city renowned for Black and brown musical excellence.
Throughout the experience, guests will get the chance to take part in late-night warehouse parties and raves, a speaker series with keynote talks, workshops, a marketplace for innovative Black-owned brands, and much more to be announced.
The all-Black lineup showcases multiple generations of boundary-pushing artists who continue to pioneer the genre, while also shining a light on LGTBQ+ performers as well. Aluna will be joined by Haitian-Canadian artist KAYTRANADA, Compton vocalist and producer Channel Tres, Canadian-born house act and Ninja Tune icon Jayda G, rapidly emerging London talent TSHA, Chicago house music legend Derrick Carter, and Detroit techno hero Kevin Saunderson.
Additional artists on the lineup include South Los Angeles rapper and songwriter Duckwrth, the acclaimed Harlem beatmaker Austin Millz, Chicago producer and vocalist known for high-profile collaborations in the hip-hop and dance world NEZ, self-proclaimed Jersey club queen UNIIQU3, one of dance music’s favorite vocalists Kaleena Zanders, East Coast singer, songwriter, DJ, and model MAAD, Toronto DJ and producer Bambii, the Jamaican-born New York-based artist Tygapaw, and more to be added ahead of the experience.
For Aluna, this experience is a chance to educate people on the culture and music she loves. Originally getting her start as one half of the beloved duo AlunaGeorge, she has now gained attention as a solo artist while releasing her debut album Renaissance on Diplo’s Mad Decent and more recently a batch of catchy collaborations with Austin Millz and Tekno. She is also the host of her own radio show on SiriusXM called Noir Fever, a stronghold for her curatorial excellence and a platform for both rising and established artists.
This announcement follows Aluna making headlines after releasing an open letter to the dance music industry after calling out the lack of Black representation, while also recently highlighting the fact that no Black woman has ever been nominated for best dance/electronic album at the Grammys. “When I started looking at all the challenges I face being a Black woman making dance music, I realized I wanted to do more than just create a space for myself – I want all Black people to know that the genre of Dance is their heritage and they should feel included and encouraged to create under that banner by expanding the genre to be culturally and racially inclusive,” Aluna shared in her letter.
The full statement from Aluna can be found here. She also continues to work with major event and festival promoters to ensure more diverse lineups are being booked, and the all-Black lineup for Noir Fever New Orleans is based around this goal.
Speaking on Noir Fever New Orleans, Aluna states that “This unique experience of honoring dance music’s heritage and getting a taste of what’s to come will reignite a much-needed connection back to what dance music is about – creating a place where people from all different communities can come together and dance their hearts out while feeling free to be themselves.”
For more information about the experience, including lineup, pricing, payment plans and FAQs, visit pollen.co.
EDM Festival News
Breakaway Houston Lineup Announced For Debut Edition
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.

EDM Festival News
EDC Colombia 2026 Lineup Announced For Debut In Medellín
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 Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The first edition of EDC Colombia will be led by global dance music icons, including festival heavyweights Alesso, Afrojack B2B Green Velvet, ALOK, Deadmau5, Illenium, and Kaskade, techno powerhouses 999999999, Boris Brejcha, ARTBAT, Nico Moreno, Restricted, and Richie Hawtin, and trance music standouts Above & Beyond, Astrix, Cosmic Gate, Infected Mushroom, Hannah Laing, and Vini Vici.
House and tech-house will take center stage throughout the weekend with several internationally respected selectors and producers, including Beltran, Dombresky, HoneyLuv, DJ Holographic, LP Giobbi, Armand Van Helden, Stavros (DJ Set), Pachanga Boys, and Felipe Gordon B2B Marcellus Pittman. Added highlights include melodic and progressive specialists Miss Monique, Korolova, and Augusto Yepes and global groove innovators BLOND:ISH, Francis Mercier, Carlita, and Diossa.
Electric Daisy Carnival stage mainstays will appear at the Medellín festival: kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, neonGARDEN, bionicJUNGLE, 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.

Editorial
Shyra Sanchez Releases New Operator Remixes Package
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.
-
EDM news3 weeks agoThese Were The Most Played Songs At EDC Las Vegas 2026
-
Editorial3 weeks agoEDC Las Vegas 2027 Expands To Two Weekends
-
Afrojack News4 weeks agoTomorrowland Thailand 2026 Confirmed Artists So Far
-
Defqon.1 News2 weeks agoEDM Festivals June 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss Worldwide
-
EDM news3 weeks agoJohn Summit Announces CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
-
EDM news1 week agoSkrillex Teases SOMA With 13-Song Tracklist
-
EDM news4 weeks agoMartin Garrix & Ed Sheeran Release ‘Repeat It’ After 12 Years
-
Anyma News3 weeks agoEDM Events Held At The World’s Most Historic Sites

