EDM news
Pollen Presents, The Cityfox Experience, And The Brooklyn Mirage Announce Departure in Playa Del Carmen!
Teaming up, Pollen Presents, The Brooklyn Mirage, and The Cityfox Experience present Departure, a five day and night travel experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from January 6-11, 2022. Featuring a custom build mirage and two further unique stage builds, this innovation in creativity will host performances from the leading international names in electronic music, as well as fully immersive production created by the team behind New York’s beloved venue The Brooklyn Mirage and event curators The Cityfox Experience, the new experience represents an exciting new addition to the dance music calendar.
Departure’s phase one lineup is an eclectic line up of who’s who on the international circuit. From, South African house hero Black Coffee, former RA #1 Dixon and his long time partner and collaborator Âme for a special B2B set, Belgian techno sensation Amelie Lens and a plethora of other superstars. Michael Bibi, Solardo and CamelPhat represent the UK’s vibrant tech house sound, while there are performances from festival stalwarts and Mirage favorites Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers. Damian Lazarus returns to his spiritual home of Mexico, while there are special performances from a string of the leading artists in the global scene. Nora en Pure, Nicole Moudaber, Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, DJ Tennis, Andhim, Matthew Dekay, Monolink, Stephan Bodzin, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Zombies in Miami and many more round off a star-studded line up heading to the Mayan Riviera in January. Expect unique performances to match the unparalleled settings, with a string of exciting new names and collaborations guaranteed for Phase 2.
The production credentials of The Brooklyn Mirage, Cityfox and Pollen need no introduction, fans heading to Playa del Carmen in January can expect to discover a new Mirage in the Mayan Riviera sunshine. This venue will be custom designed and built for those attending Departure, alongside two further new venue space build outs, making this a unique and exclusive experience for all in attendance. Since the dawn of time, humans have celebrated the earth’s revolution around the sun and this cycle of new beginnings is intrinsic to our circadian rhythm and the cadence that governs the natural world. We celebrate this cycle with Departure.
This will all be set across luxury accommodations at a string of premium hotels including The Grand Hyatt, The Thompson, The Hilton, Panama Jack and Yucatan resort, all serving gourmet food & beverages. The unique experience eschews larger crowds for something far more intimate, combining the stress-free environment of high-end travel with the thrill and adventure of a one-of-a-kind festival.
Beyond the music itself, travelers heading to Mexico can revive themselves each morning with daily yoga and meditation at the beachfront Grand Hyatt, swim laps in each of the hotels’ swimming pools and eat their way through the gourmet food options available. Daily excursions are available to purchase, from cenote trips, to boat parties, scuba diving, jet skiing, hiking in ruins and more.
Perched on the Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, the bright yellow sand and azure sea of Playa del Carmen make it an ideal destination for some winter sun. A short drive from Cancun International Airport, guests will have accommodation options at five different hotels, with options for all budgets.
Departure represents a new standard in music and travel. An immersive experience with the world’s leading names in house and techno, partnering with behemoths in the North American scene, it’s the chance to experience once-in-a-lifetime performances in unparalleled settings.
For more information about the event, including payment plans, package upgrades and FAQs, visit pollen.co to stay up-to-date with the latest in lineup, pricing, and event news.
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.
Avicii News
Tomorrowland Honours Avicii With The Return Of A Tribute Experience
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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