Editorial
The Best DJ B2B Sets In 2025
A breakdown of the most notable DJ back2back sets across festivals and clubs in 2025.
DJ B2B sets appeared across the electronic music circuit throughout 2025, with high-profile collaborations involving Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Anyma, Solomun, DJ Snake, Skrillex, ISOxo, Zedd, Knock2, R3HAB, KSHMR, Oliver Heldens, Armin van Buuren, and Maddix. These back-to-back and B3B sets took place at major events including Ultra Music Festival Miami, Electric Forest, Escape Psycho Circus, Niteharts Festival, and ADE, alongside club and destination appearances at UNVRS Ibiza and open-air locations across Europe. Across festivals, clubs, and special venues, the best DJ B2B sets across 2025 were tied to specific lineups and locations, bringing together artists from different touring circuits and genres within the same performance setting.
Anyma B2B Solomun
Anyma B2B Solomun appeared multiple times across 2025, with confirmed sets at Ultra Music Festival Miami and Tomorrowland, placing the pairing on two of the year’s most visible festival stages. The collaboration reflected a clear overlap between Anyma’s recent melodic techno output and Solomun’s long-standing Diynamic catalog, with selections closely aligned to records both artists regularly feature in their solo sets. Outside of festivals, their connection was visible through shared appearances at industry events and after-parties, including a widely circulated sighting at a private afters in Los Angeles, indicating an ongoing professional relationship rather than a single booking. That continuity extended into the studio with the release of “Till I Die” on Diynamic, linking their 2025 B2B performances directly to a broader creative collaboration.
Crankdat B2B Levity B2B Tape B
Crankdat B2B Levity B2B Tape B took place at Electric Forest 2025, held in Rothbury, Michigan from June 19–22. The B3B set became one of the weekend’s most circulated performances after full recordings began appearing online shortly after the festival. While the Electric Forest appearance came first, the connection between Crankdat and Levity continued later in the year with the release of “Let’s Get It Started (Levity x Crankdat Remix)” in October 2025, adding further context to their shared presence at the festival. Tape B’s involvement completed the three-artist format, tying the set closely to the bass-focused side of Electric Forest’s lineup.
DJ Snake B2B Marshmello
DJ Snake B2B Marshmello took place at Escape Psycho Circus 2025, held at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino across the Halloween weekend. The pairing brought together two artists whose solo careers rarely intersect live, despite both operating at the top end of global festival circuits. DJ Snake’s catalog of bass-heavy and internationally influenced records sat alongside Marshmello’s widely recognized crossover material, resulting in a set built around familiar releases rather than unreleased experiments. The Escape appearance stood as one of the more unexpected collaborations on the 2025 festival calendar, driven by name recognition rather than an ongoing joint project.
HΛLØ (DubVision B2B Third Party B2B Matisse & Sadko)
HΛLØ, the collaborative project between DubVision, Third Party, and Matisse & Sadko, was officially introduced during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, marking the first time the trio presented their long-running joint appearances under a formal name. Throughout 2025, the three artists had already performed together in multiple B3B configurations at international festivals, with recordings from those sets circulating widely online before the project name was announced. The ADE appearance clarified HΛLØ as a dedicated collaboration rather than an occasional shared set, bringing together three acts closely associated with modern progressive house through years of releases, remixes, and shared stages. The project later confirmed a large-scale live show at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in 2026, establishing HΛLØ as an ongoing collaboration beyond its 2025 festival run.
ISOxo B2B Skrillex
ISOxo B2B Skrillex took place at Niteharts Festival 2025 in San Diego, bringing together two artists with an established musical connection rather than a one-off pairing. The set featured recognizable material from Skrillex’s recent catalog, including tracks such as “Fine Day Anthem” and “Push,” alongside selections closely associated with ISOxo’s live performances, including records from his kidsgonemad! era like “dontstopme!” and “inhuman.” A key point of overlap between the two artists is “fuzE,” a shared Skrillex and ISOxo release, which provided a clear link between their catalogs and helped anchor the B2B around music already familiar to fans of both names.
KI/KI B2B Marlon Hoffstadt
KI/KI B2B Marlon Hoffstadt took place on the beach in Belgium during 2025. KI/KI is known for DJ sets built around acid techno, trance, and early rave records, and has become closely associated with European club circuits through regular appearances at events such as Intercell and similar platforms. Marlon Hoffstadt, often referred to as DJ Daddy Trance, is widely recognized for tracks including “It’s That Time” and “Call Me,” and for DJ sets that focus heavily on modern trance and club records rather than crossover material. The beach appearance brought both artists together in a setting that matched the type of music they regularly play, without shifting away from their established sound.
KSHMR B2B R3HAB
KSHMR B2B R3HAB took place at Escape Psycho Circus 2025 in San Bernardino, California. The pairing followed an existing studio connection between the two artists through the track “Karate,” which had already circulated widely across festival sets before the live appearance. At Escape, KSHMR leaned into records associated with his melodic and big-room catalog, while R3HAB contributed selections tied to his club-focused and crossover releases that regularly appear in his solo shows. The set stayed within the musical lanes both artists are known for, presenting a shared performance built around established material rather than new collaborative releases.
Martin Garrix B2B Marshmello
Martin Garrix B2B Marshmello took place at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2025, marking a rare shared DJ set between two artists who usually appear separately on lineups. The Red Rocks show stood out due to the venue itself, which is more commonly associated with solo headline performances than collaborative formats. During the set, both artists played material closely associated with their individual catalogs, keeping the focus on recognizable releases rather than debuting new joint material. The appearance remained a standalone B2B rather than part of a wider run of shared performances.
Oliver Heldens B3B Armin van Buuren B3B Maddix
Oliver Heldens B3B Armin van Buuren B3B Maddix took place at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2025. Oliver Heldens played records tied to his Heldeep output, including material in the lane of tracks such as “Gecko (Overdrive)” and “Koala,” which have remained staples in his festival sets. Armin van Buuren brought selections consistent with his ASOT catalog, referencing the trance side of his live shows through tracks and edits similar to those featured in recent A State of Trance broadcasts. Maddix contributed records aligned with his recent releases on Revealed and Extatic, including material connected to tracks like “Heute Nacht” and “My Gasoline,” which have appeared regularly in his 2024–2025 performances.
Zedd B2B Knock2
Zedd B2B Knock2 took place at Niteharts Festival 2025, bringing together two artists from clearly different points in the electronic music timeline. Zedd’s contribution reflected a catalog built through globally recognized releases such as “Clarity,” “Spectrum,” and “Stay,” alongside instrumental records that have remained part of his DJ sets for years. Knock2 entered the set following a rapid rise through club and festival circuits, driven by tracks including “dashstar,” “murda,”* and “gettin’ hott,” which have circulated heavily in recent live sets across North America. The Niteharts appearance placed both artists in the same performance without shifting away from the music each is already known for, making the B2B notable for contrast in catalog rather than shared release history.
Axwell B2B Steve Angello B2B Sebastian Ingrosso
Looking Back at DJ B2B Sets in 2025
Across 2025, DJ B2B and B3B sets became a regular feature across major festivals and destination events, with notable appearances from Anyma B2B Solomun, ISOxo B2B Skrillex, DJ Snake B2B Marshmello, KSHMR B2B R3HAB, KI/KI B2B Marlon Hoffstadt, Zedd B2B Knock2, and the progressive-focused HΛLØ project featuring DubVision, Third Party, and Matisse & Sadko. These pairings appeared at events such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, Electric Forest, Escape Psycho Circus, Niteharts Festival, and Amsterdam Dance Event, showing how B2Bs are now planned parts of lineups rather than rare surprises. The format reached a clear peak of attention with the world debut of Hardwell B2B W&W at Neon Countdown, reinforcing how anticipated certain pairings have become when tied to major moments. With 2026 approaching, attention is already shifting toward which collaborations could realistically follow, as fans continue to watch for studio-linked pairings and long-discussed connections finally reaching the stage.
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Seven Stars 2026: 7 Most Anticipated Sets at GRiZ’s Cosmic Campout
As the second annual Valley of the Seven Stars approaches, bass music fans across the country are prepping their gear and locking in their set times. Taking over the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia from October 8–11, this gathering marks the long-awaited payoff of GRiZ’s two-year hiatus. The event has quickly earned a reputation as one of the bass community’s premier “homie” festivals, trading commercial refinement for deep curation and authentic energy. Whether you are hunting for ground-shaking low end or sunset grooves, here are the 7 most anticipated performances to highlight on your schedule:
7. Richard Finger
Set Time: Saturday, 4:50 PM – 5:50 PM
Operating entirely behind anonymous masks, Richard Finger has become one of bass music’s most intriguing underground phenomena. The mysterious duo popped onto the radar with relentless sound design and uncompromisingly heavy drops, rapidly earning a rotation in festival sets worldwide. While internet investigators continue trying to uncover their true identities, the project lets the sheer sound of low end rhythm do the talking. Catching them in the afternoon heat on Saturday is guaranteed to wake up the crowd.
6. Hedex
Set Time: Sunday, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hedex has been at the forefront of the modern drum and bass explosion. He has been taking jump-up rhythms out of underground UK clubs and pushing them onto major American festival stages. This performance serves as the official launch for his North American “Nu Era” tour. Known for quick double drops and explosive crowd control, his Sunday slot will deliver a shot of pure adrenaline just as festivalgoers enter the final night.
5. GRiZ (Chasing The Golden Hour)
Set Time: Saturday, 6:05 PM – 7:20 PM
GRiZ has always known how to curate a vibe, but his Chasing The Golden Hour (CTGH) concept holds a legendary place in the scene. It was originally conceived as a mixtape series built around vintage samples, mellow hip-hop beats, and live sax riffs. CTGH offers a soulful counterweight to his heavy dubstep headline sets. Following packed-out demand at past events, this sunset window is made for collective unwinding. It is the defining emotional anchor of the weekend, best experienced surrounded by friends on an open hill.

4. Mersiv
Set Time: Saturday, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
DJ & producer Anderson Gallegos, known professionally as Mersiv, has carved out a dedicated subculture with his trademark “Pretty Dark Loud” sound design. Mersiv crafts sets that feel simultaneously meditative and heavy by combining hypnotic downtempo atmospheres with distortion-heavy basslines. Dropping into Saturday prime time, his set will steer the valley into its deepest, most psychedelic sonic territory.
3. Seth David (R&Bass)
Set Time: Friday, 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM (After Hours)
Returning to the Seven Stars lineup for a second run, Seth David brings his signature R&Bass sound to the Satellite Stage. The project fuses classic 90s and 2000s R&B vocals with sub-bass frequencies. This set gives night owls a refreshing alternative to the standard festival sound anding directly in the after-hours slot,
2. Distinct Motive
Set Time: Sunday, 6:50 PM – 7:50 PM
Hailing from Ontario, Distinct Motive has spearheaded the revival of pure 140 BPM sound system culture in North America. His productions emphasize sub-bass, surgical mixing, and deep roots in old-school UK dubstep. Since his anthem “Wait A Minute” dominated stages everywhere, his profile has skyrocketed. Sunday evening marks his debut on the mainstage, bringing chest-rattling low frequencies to the festival’s largest sound system.
1. Kaleena Zanders
Set Time: Thursday, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Revered as one of modern dance music’s most captivating vocal powerhouses, Kaleena Zanders channels gospel roots through classic house grooves. With major collaborative releases alongside fellow headliners, her live sets go far beyond ordinary DJ performances. Slotted into Thursday evening, she will set an uplifting, soulful tone for the entire cosmic campout before the heavier bass takes over.
With four days of music spread across The Valley, pacing is going to be everything. Set conflicts are inevitable when a lineup has this much variety. Be sure to leave room in your schedule to wander between stages and stumble onto artists outside your radar.
Grab the official festival app to stay updated on any last-minute schedule shifts and look out for your crew.
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MiNT XL: Leeds’ Newest Nightclub Opens With A Bang
MiNT XL opens its doors in Leeds with a sold-out party for 2,500 ravers, as Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa and Sonja Moonear launch the new nightclub
MiNT XL officially opened its doors on Friday, 25 September, with a sold-out opening party featuring names like Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa and Sonja Moonear. 2,500 ravers gathered in the heart of Leeds city centre to experience the latest addition to the city’s rich rave culture, marking a memorable beginning for MiNT XL.
Taking over the former nightclub, PRYZM Leeds, MiNT set themselves the challenge of giving the venue a new identity through their own production and iconic signature. In an interview with EDM House Network earlier this year, MiNT marketing manager, Mikey McMahon said they wanted people to walk into MiNT XL and feel like they were part of something forward-thinking. There is no doubt they have achieved this, with the opening night already setting MiNT XL apart from other venues in Leeds.

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Exploring The Venue’s Layout
Arriving at the venue, you could feel the excitement in the air as people made their way into the club. Music was bumping through the walls and the night was just getting started. Walking inside, the dark environment immediately made it feel like a rave and not a regular nightclub.
Heading up the stairs from the entrance, we reached the main hall of the venue, which houses two of the three rooms at MiNT XL, as well as an open-air terrace. The ‘Clubroom’ was the first room people encountered on the floor, while the main room, also known as the ‘Ballroom’, sits to the left of the hall.
The second floor is a great extension of what the main floor has to offer, hosting the venue’s third room, ‘Cage’, as well as an additional bar with sofas and seating for those wanting a quick break from the dancefloor. The VIP area is also located on this floor, providing a comfortable chill-out space with its own bar and seating area.

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The Rooms at MiNT XL
1. Ballroom
The largest of the three rooms, the ‘Ballroom’ is a warehouse type of space hosting the headlining names on MiNT XL’s line-ups. Some of the lighting features that stood out as soon as we walked into the room included the large ring structure above the dancefloor, as well as the linear rigs placed horizontally across the ceiling, which rotate to create a wave-like effect through light.
Another standout piece of the room is the newly installed Funktion-One Vero sound system, delivering bass that pumps through your body and an overall premium sound quality. The same system can also be found in the other two rooms, where its impact is even greater due to their smaller capacities.

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2. Cage
Probably the most interesting room of the three, and our personal favourite, ‘Cage’ delivers an experience like no other. Its design feels unique and fresh out of the box, while still maintaining a lush feel. Throughout the opening night, the room was lit up with orange lighting, creating a somewhat comfortable atmosphere amid all the chaos going on.

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‘Cage’ also has a few sofas placed around the room, helping complete its luxurious feel. The cherry on top, however, is the fact that the space will often welcome DJs playing on vinyl. We had the chance to witness this live, and let me tell you, seeing the artists flip and swap records behind the decks totally elevates the experience.

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3. Clubroom
With a large light panel on the ceiling covering the centre of the dancefloor, ‘Clubroom’ is an ode to MiNT Warehouse, the brand’s second ever venue. Sharing similar characteristics, the room brings the MiNT Warehouse spirit to MiNT XL, carrying over the energetic vibes that have become a trademark of the brand.
While the room has a great design from a production perspective, the air conditioning isn’t felt as well in some corners, often making it a very hot space.

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4. Terrace
An open-air space with a nice view of some of Leeds city centre’s tallest buildings, the terrace is a well-arranged spot for those who want to unwind a little and take a breath of fresh air. Located close to the ‘Ballroom’, the path to the terrace can, however, become very busy at times.

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The Music at MiNT XL
The venue opened with the brand’s own event series, ‘system.’, taking over the decks. Across the three rooms, a well-curated line-up delivered the soundtrack to MiNT’s new beginning.
From the perspective of EDM House Network, our highlights were Foehn & Jerome at the ‘Cage’, Craig Richards B2B Francesco Del Garda at the ‘Ballroom’, and then back to the ‘Cage’ for a vinyl session with Fumiya Tanaka.

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Beyond the opening night, a wide range of renowned DJs are set to follow at MiNT XL, with the likes of Ewan McVicar, Riordan, Morgan Seatree and a Worried About Henry (WAH) takeover among those already announced. While so far only electronic music events make up the calendar, organisers have said they are excited to expand into new genres and live music.
Atmosphere Inside The Venue
MiNT XL operates a no-phones policy at all events, meaning attendees can fully immerse themselves into the music. Having experienced an event with such policy for the first time, it was impressive to see how big of a change it makes.
Seeing people living in the moment and having fun truly gave everyone a taste of what some mean when they say ‘raving was better in the 90s’. The no-phones policy genuinely made the night feel like a time machine that teleported us back to a time when people used to socialise and not chase Instagram clout at raves.

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With three state-of-the-art rooms, a 2,500-capacity venue, a sound system that blows the roof off and a no-phones policy, MiNT XL has real potential to become one of the best nightclubs in the entire UK. The opening party was not just the green light for a new venue in Leeds, but felt more like a statement that MiNT XL is here, and for good.
The club season is only just getting started, with a packed list of upcoming events already lined up at MiNT XL.
Friday 9 October – Marsolo Invites: Marsolo + more TBA
Saturday 10 October – Airspace: Notion, Kyle Starkey, Camille Doe + more
Saturday 17 October – Mint XL Presents: Cam Stockman b2b Tommy Phillips
Friday 30 October – Airspace: Riordan, Stef Davidse + more
Saturday 31 October – Ewan McVicar Presents: Halloween – Ewan McVicar, Special Request, Olive F
Saturday 7 November – Mint XL Presents: ALISHA, Robbie Doherty + more
Saturday 14 November – Mint XL Presents: Morgan Seatree + more TBA
Friday 20 November – Framework Presents: Ben UFO, Papa Nugs + more
Saturday 21 November – Jampacked Would Tour Leeds Edition: Jamback, Anil Aras, A For Alpha
Saturday 19 December – Framework x Mugpie Presents: Christian AB, Unai Trotti + more
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EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss
EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss worldwide as major events fill the month across North America, Asia, Europe, and South America
October 2026 brings another busy month for the EDM festival calendar, with events taking place across North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. In the US, 808 Festival, Breakaway Utah, We Belong Here Central Park, Experts Only at the Gorge, Niteharts, Head Trip, III Points Miami, Escape Psycho Circus, BOO! Seattle, BOO! Arizona, and Hocus Pocus Miami fill the month. Meanwhile, EDC Korea and Chill O’posite Festival add major dates in Asia and Africa. No Art Lisbon and AMF represent Europe, while EDC Colombia and Ritvales bring two large weekends to South America. Here’s a full look at the EDM festivals taking place throughout October 2026.
808 Festival
Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Location: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
808 Festival returns to BITEC in Bangkok from October 2–3, 2026 for two days across two stages. The Phase Two lineup includes ILLENIUM, SLANDER B2B NGHTMRE, W&W, Argy, Ben Nicky, 999999999, Mesto, and KAAZE. Meanwhile, JUSTUS, RIVO, Dorian, Ian Asher, and Mary Droppinz are also confirmed. Several special performances are scheduled, including Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde and Nifra B2B Will Atkinson. Giorgia Angiuli will also perform live. More artists are still due to be announced before the festival returns to Bangkok in October.

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