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Timmy Trumpet Releases ‘Mad World’, The Title Track For His Debut Album!

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5 years ago

November 16, 2020

Multi-platinum DJ, producer and live instrumentalist, Timmy Trumpet has unleashed his new single, ‘Mad World’, in collaboration with Grammy nominated Italian DJ/producer Gabry Ponte. Almost two decades since Michael Andrews and Gary Jules crafted ‘Mad World’ into a UK #1 smash-hit, Timmy & Gabry deliver a reimagining of a masterpiece, custom made for a time in history where the title has never been more fitting.

“I was in the middle of a 30-date U.S tour with Steve Aoki when global pandemic alarm bells rang out” says Timmy. “One night we were playing to 10,000, the next day I’m on a flight home to Australia. Since then I’ve focused on making music that speaks to our experiences of now. Mad World is timeless and timely. Its’ magic deserves to be shared with another generation and it was an honor to work with Gabry on bringing a new sound to an iconic composition.”

The music video was filmed in the heart and at the height of 2020’s narrative – the streets of Philadelphia. It was shot the day after the US election amidst protests, unrest and with the power of the free world hanging in the balance. This stunning story of an emotional rollercoaster captures the journey of a young woman with hopes of a new year that could have been.

The music video directed by Shaun David Barker & Matt Henry was the second time the film makers have worked with Timmy Trumpet this year. The trio teamed up on “Diamonds” Timmy’s first track released after lockdown, which was the first music video to be entirely shot and directed in isolation.

“We wanted to tell a story that embodies the constant frustration, the push and pull, the ups and downs of everyday life as we’ve come to know it. The logistics of shooting a music video during a pandemic were unbelievably challenging. Add full street closures and health, safety and security concerns with political turmoil, it was just the right mix of madness and resilience” says director, Shaun David Barker.

Timmy and Gabry’s reimagining of the production, pays respect to the earlier rendition by highlighting the piano section in all its glory. “It’s just too perfect to touch. It’s the song I wish I wrote, and it’s been

a rewarding musical experience reworking the arrangement with Gabry” says Trumpet. The infamous vocal is pitched up and present from the very start, quickly joined by a bed of drums laced with dark undertones that increase the intensity towards the drop. Timmy’s signature instrument offers accents throughout, accompanying the driving beat and bassline before returning us to a sense of calm in the classical breakdown.

Timmy has shot to global stardom in the electronic music scene over the past few years headlining festivals like EDC, Creamfields and Tomorrowland, and was just voted the #10 DJ in the world in the DJ Mag Top 100. He first began touring in the US in 2014 when his breakout hit ‘Freaks’ went Gold, and globally reigned in more than half a billion streams. It was only fitting that Timmy chose to continue the Mad World story in the epicenter of turbulent times, a place he holds dear to his heart.

Gabry Ponte is one of the influential producers in electronic music with a career spanning three decades. His debut production as part of the group Eiffel 65 was “Blue (Da ba dee)” – the global smash that would sell over 8 million copies. Last summer Gabry teamed up with LUM!X to release “Monster” which has surpassed more than 150 Million streams and has been certified platinum in Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria.

“Mad World” is also the lead single from Timmy’s upcoming debut artist album of the same name due to hit streaming platforms December 4.

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Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, Amelie Lens & Ewan McVicar Announced for Creamfields 2026

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3 months ago

October 30, 2025

Dylan Smith

Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields continues to raise the bar for its 20th Daresbury anniversary in 2026, unveiling Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, Amelie Lens, and Ewan McVicar in its latest lineup reveal.

Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields continue to raise the bar for their landmark 2026 edition, celebrating 20 years at Daresbury, with two more huge announcements revealed today. Chart-topping duo Disclosure will bring their acclaimed live show to Creamfields for the first time, delivering a UK festival exclusive performance, headlining the Arc Stage on Friday 28th August. Excitement is building as the full Creamfields 2026 lineup is gradually unveiled, promising an unforgettable experience.

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Cream HQ have also just revealed that global dance icons Swedish House Mafia will take over the APEX Stage on Sunday 30th August, rounding off an incredible day of announcements.

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Adding to the excitement, Ewan McVicar will make his APEX Stage debut with one of his trademark high-energy sets, on Sunday 30th August. A firm fan favourite, Ewan’s Creamfields journey has been nothing short of meteoric.

Techno powerhouse Amelie Lens has also been confirmed for a UK festival exclusive, set to debut her brand-new AURA show inside the legendary Steel Yard on Saturday 29th August.

These latest announcements follow last month’s headline reveals – Calvin Harris, Sonny Fodera, Armin van Buuren and Underworld – and cements Creamfields 2026 as one of the most anticipated dance events of the year.

With more acts still to be announced, and over 80,000 fans expected to make their annual pilgrimage to the fields of Cheshire from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th August 2026, Creamfields’ 20-years-at-Daresbury celebration is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable editions in the festival’s storied history.

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Creamfields Announce First Headliner For 2026, Calvin Harris

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4 months ago

September 12, 2025

Dylan Smith

Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields 2026 celebrate 20 years at Daresbury with Calvin Harris as the first headliner on the Arc Stage.

Following a record-breaking edition last month, Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields is already looking ahead to a landmark year in 2026, when one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals celebrates 20 unforgettable years at its iconic home in Daresbury.

To kick off the celebrations, Cream HQ has just announced its first headliner – GRAMMY Award Winning DJ & Producer Calvin Harris. A firm Creamfields favourite, Calvin makes his highly anticipated return to the festival, headlining the legendary Arc Stage on Saturday 29^th August Bank Holiday weekend.

Since his 2009 debut, Calvin Harris has risen to become one of the biggest names in electronic music, most recently dominating the charts with his Track of the Summer hit ‘Blessings’ and over the years, he has delivered some of the most iconic and talked about performances in Creamfields history, making his return for this milestone edition even more fitting.

Taking over the August Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th August 2026, Creamfields is set to once again welcome 80,000 fans from across the globe for four days of groundbreaking production, a world class line up and the electric atmosphere that has cemented its position as the highlight of the dance music calendar.

With unbeatable lineups, legendary moments, and 20 years of Creamfields magic at Daresbury, Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields 2026 is set to be a celebration like no other.

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Creamfields 2025 – Bigger And Better Than Ever

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5 months ago

August 26, 2025

Mackenzie Morris

For their 19^th edition this year, Creamfields expanded upon their improvements from last year with 2 new stages as well as the all-new Downtown area.

From the moment you entered the arena it was a jaw dropping experience with the new Halo stage towering over you. 360 degrees, and 45 meters wide, Halo made for a stunning replacement to what was originally the Runway stage. Not only was the scale of it impressive, but the visuals produced from it were excellent. Thanks to the clever way in which it was built, Halo created a great visual and auditory experience both in and outside of its structure. The open design paired with the 360 visuals allowed for the immersive feeling of an indoor stage as well as the sunlight and breeze of an outdoor stage.

Further across the arena towards the Arc stage was another new stage for this year, Forest. It offered yet another unique new design featuring colourful drapes over the top and some beautifully crafted sculptures. With delightfully sunny weather across the whole festival, Forest offered some much-welcomed shade. The artistry put into the making of the stage was truly special and was matched by the artistry on stage from the likes of Boris Brejcha, Franky Wah, and Luke Dean.

For those that wanted to step away from the arena for a slightly calmer time or just for something different, the new Downtown area had them covered. Made up of 5 different areas (The Ball Park, Sunrise Strip, The Boulevard, Electric Avenue and Pamper Street), you could easily spend hours there without getting bored. It featured a smorgasbord of activities including 5 a side football, yoga, a gym, mini golf, and much more. Along with this you could take the time to refresh yourself in luxury with the hot tubs, sauna, and chill out areas. 4 days at a festival can be a tiring affair so the Downtown area was a genius idea that’s sure to remain a popular feature in the future.

The new features and general improvements made for this year were yet another great success for Creamfields. After this year’s smooth implementation of Halo, Forest, and Downtown, Creamfields have set themselves up nicely for next year. The highly anticipated 20^th anniversary.

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