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Brooklyn Mirage Sold to Pacha Parent FIVE Holdings: Rebrand to Pacha New York
If you thought the Brooklyn Mirage saga was finally over, after multiple summers of almost-openings, unpaid refunds, permit chaos, and bankruptcy filings (plus whatever 2023’s Electric Zoo was supposed to be), things just got a lot more interesting. And honestly, this might be the biggest shift we’ve seen in NYC nightlife in years with the introduction of Brooklyn Mirage Pacha New York.
On January 1, 2026, reports broke that the iconic Avant Gardner complex has officially been sold to the global nightlife heavyweight behind the Pacha brand: FIVE Holdings. This Dubai-based powerhouse is set to finalize a deal with Axar Capital Management to acquire Avant Gardner and convert the former Brooklyn Mirage into Pacha New York. This sale stems from a bankruptcy court decision that allowed longtime lender Axar to purchase most of Avant Gardner’s assets, including Brooklyn Mirage, at a discounted rate after its August Chapter 11 filing.
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Now, Pacha is far from ‘just another club.’ It’s a name that has defined Ibiza club culture for decades — twin cherries, pulsing rooms, unforgettable (and often questionable) nights. It’s an institution in dance music, credited with helping shape the modern super-club era and setting the tone for what “destination nightlife” really means at venues like Brooklyn Mirage Pacha New York.
So let’s unpack this:
Why this isn’t just another ownership flip
The Brooklyn Mirage had, for years, been the promise of what NYC could be: immersive production, massive outdoor rave energy, big-name bookings, and that unmistakable skyline party vibe. But over the past two seasons, things went sideways: shows were overcrowded and then canceled, permits were revoked, refunds lagged, and the company behind it all slid into Chapter 11.
Now imagine a hedge-fund-level nightlife brand stepping in with deep pockets. For some fans, that’s cash flow + survival. For others, it’s corporate takeover vibes. And if the rumblings in the underground are any indication — some are wary that a global brand will steamroll the DIY, community-driven spirit that made Mirage feel like our home in the first place.
Will it still feel like NYC?
That’s the real question. The transformation into Brooklyn Mirage Pacha New York could redefine local nightlife.
Pacha’s legacy is rooted in destination nightlife — a sleek aesthetic and crazy energy — which could bring fresh production budgets, even bigger international bookings, and global name recognition back to Brooklyn. On paper, that’s exciting. On the street, however, ravers are already debating whether this means old Mirage will feel like our space again, or like a transplanted club with its own identity.
And let’s be honest: there’s still unresolved baggage. People are still waiting on refunds (including me). Trust has to be rebuilt. A rebrand doesn’t magically erase the past, does it?
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So, what’s next?
Expect a chapter of reinvention. Brooklyn Mirage Pacha New York will bring new bookings, new production rigs, and (hopefully) no permit fiascos. But also expect the rave community to pay attention: because this will either mark a new era for NYC dance music culture, or just feel like a polished corporate makeover of a venue that was already struggling.
Either way: 2026 is starting with a seismic shift in NYC’s nightlife landscape. Grab your tickets responsibly, and maybe keep a side eye on permit applications from here on out — because at the Mirage, nothing has ever been straightforward.
Stay tuned. And let’s hope the dance floors get the justice they deserve.
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.
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.
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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