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Toddler Techno Goes Mainstream As Disney Signs Lenny Pearce
Toddler Techno Goes Mainstream As Disney Signs Lenny Pearce as Disney Music Group confirms Disney Jr. remix album and animated content project
Who would have thought one day that techno would take over the toddler world? What started as a niche idea from Lenny Pearce has now moved into a global rollout, with the DJ and producer signing a new deal with Disney that brings his Toddler Techno concept into mainstream children’s media. Through Disney Music Group, he is set to release Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno on May 15, featuring reworked versions of familiar tracks including the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme, alongside music tied to shows like Sofia the First and Spidey and His Amazing Friends. The deal also extends into animated content built around these remixes, pointing to a longer-term rollout across both music and visual platforms. For Lenny Pearce, whose Toddler Techno sets have expanded from small home edits into sold-out family shows across the US, UK, and Australia, this move pushes his work into a system that already reaches millions of households, setting up a shift that didn’t exist a few years ago.
From Home Edits To Global Shows: The Rise Of Toddler Techno
Before the Disney deal, Lenny Pearce had already developed Toddler Techno into a working live format with a clear audience. The idea began at home after the birth of his daughter, when he started remixing nursery rhymes and children’s TV themes into simple house and techno arrangements that were easier for kids to follow. Clips of tracks like The Wheels On The Bus and If You’re Happy And You Know It gained traction online, which pushed the concept beyond short-form content into ticketed shows. By 2023, he began testing the format live, shifting from digital uploads into daytime events designed for families, where the structure of a DJ set remained intact, but the track selection shifted to familiar melodies and simpler transitions that younger listeners could follow more easily.
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Those early events quickly scaled into what he now runs as “baby raves,” staged across venues in cities across the US, UK, and Australia. The setup mirrors a stripped-back festival environment with a DJ booth, lighting, inflatable props, and recurring characters like Kuma the Monkey appearing on stage, while sound levels are kept within safe ranges for children. Reports from shows such as his sold-out date at August Hall describe crowds of hundreds to thousands, with parents and toddlers engaging with the same set in different ways, children reacting to familiar melodies while adults recognise the structure of club-style mixing. Alongside touring, Lenny Pearce has also expanded his releases across streaming platforms, building a catalogue of Toddler Techno edits and original material that supports both the live shows and a growing audience, setting the stage for what comes next.
What The Disney Deal Means For Lenny Pearce And Toddler Techno
The deal between Lenny Pearce and Disney goes beyond a standard release, bringing Toddler Techno into a structured music and content pipeline under Disney Music Group. The first step is the album Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno, set for May 15, built around reworked versions of songs from the Disney Jr. catalogue. This includes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme (Toddler Techno Remix), along with tracks tied to shows like Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, SuperKitties, and Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Instead of introducing new material, the project focuses on adapting existing songs that already have strong recognition among younger audiences, placing Toddler Techno directly inside a catalogue that is already part of daily viewing for families.
Alongside the music, the agreement includes the development of animated content based on the Toddler Techno format, extending the concept into Disney+ through video releases tied to the same tracks. These include animated sequences and short-form episodes built around each remix, where the structure of the song is matched with visual storytelling and character appearances from the original shows. The rollout follows a clear sequence, with singles released ahead of the album, followed by full track releases and accompanying video content that expands on the same material. For Lenny Pearce, this places his work inside a system where each remix is paired with visual content, allowing the same track to appear across streaming platforms and video releases while maintaining the core format of Toddler Techno.
Where Toddler Techno Fits In The Current Music And Family Entertainment Space
Outside of his releases, Lenny Pearce has already taken Toddler Techno on the road through branded runs like the Toddler Rave World Tour, which has travelled across Australia, the UK, North America, and parts of Asia. His routing includes multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand before expanding into the US and UK, with further dates announced across Asia and the Middle East. These shows are set up as standalone events, not club bookings or festival slots, with daytime scheduling, controlled sound levels, and stage production designed specifically for families. The format stays consistent across each stop, with the same setup, structure, and audience focus, separating Toddler Techno from DJs who only adapt their sets for occasional all-ages shows.
Tour data places Lenny Pearce closer to established children’s touring acts than most electronic artists. His official figures list more than 200,000 tickets sold across over 30 cities, with repeat runs across Australia before expanding into international markets including the UK and North America. Each stop is promoted as a full standalone event, with tickets sold directly to families instead of being attached to nightlife or festival circuits. Sets are structured with shorter track cycles, repeated hooks, and faster transitions to match attention spans in the crowd, while keeping the core DJ format intact. The combination of fixed show design, consistent routing, and repeatable event structure allows Toddler Techno to run as a touring product across multiple regions without relying on local lineups or one-off bookings.
What Comes Next For Lenny Pearce And Toddler Techno
With the release of Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno set for May 15, Lenny Pearce is entering a phase where new music, video content, and live shows are being developed alongside each other. Upcoming dates under the Toddler Rave World Tour continue across multiple regions, while the partnership with Disney introduces releases tied directly to shows and characters already part of the Disney Jr. catalogue. This links each track to a wider set of releases, where the same material can appear as a standalone remix, a video segment, or part of a scheduled show.
As these releases roll out, Toddler Techno is no longer limited to individual tracks or one-off events. Each remix now connects to a broader catalogue and a set of ongoing tour dates, with Lenny Pearce continuing to expand his schedule across Australia, North America, the UK, and parts of Asia. The next stage will be defined by how these releases continue across both streaming platforms and live shows, with the same material appearing in multiple formats tied to the same set of songs and characters.
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Breakaway Music Festival unveils phase one of 2027 festival tour with Tampa, Atlanta, Ohio and Minnesota announced
The nation’s leading independent live music and entertainment platform, Breakaway Music Festival Presented by CELSIUS®, today announced the first four festival weekends of its 2027 schedule. As the U.S. touring festival series approaches the conclusion of a record-breaking 2026 season, Breakaway is making its biggest investment yet in each market, raising the bar across talent caliber, production quality, and the overall fan experience.
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Breakaway Music Festival Announces First Four 2027 Stops
Next spring, Breakaway Music Festival will kick off in sunny Florida with Breakaway Tampa on April 16-17, ushering in the season before traveling through a series of signature markets across the country through November. Following Tampa, the nationwide tour will continue with Breakaway Atlanta May 14-15, Breakaway Ohio over Memorial Day Weekend on May 28-29, and Breakaway Minnesota June 25-26. Additional cities will be announced later this year.
“Our festivals will always be the foundation of Breakaway, and in 2027 we’re investing more than ever to make each stop on the tour bigger and better than ever before,” said Adam Lynn, Breakaway Co-Founder & CEO. “This is a sneak peek at what’s ahead, with much more to be announced this fall.”
Breakaway Continues To Expand Its Platform
Breakaway continues to expand its platform through several growing business verticals, led by Breakaway Studios, its media arm focused on developing and producing original content and IP, and Breakaway 360, the in-house experiential agency. Together with its concerts division, Breakaway Presents, and its record label and artist development arm, Breakaway Projects, these pillars shape Breakaway’s broader entertainment ecosystem and create new ways for the brand to connect with fans year-round.
Breakaway Music Festival Continues Its 2026 Season
With the 2026 season still underway, Breakaway Music Festival has already welcomed nearly 160,000 attendees across its first seven event weekends, with six festivals still to come, including Breakaway Michigan August 14-15, Breakaway Mass August 21-22, Breakaway Philadelphia September 11-12, and Breakaway Carolina September 25-26, before concluding in Breakaway Utah October 2-3 and Breakaway Houston November 13-14, both first-time stops for the brand.
This year also marked Breakaway Music Festival’s landmark debut in New York City at Under The K Bridge Park earlier this summer. 2026 lineups were anchored by globally renowned electronic music artists including FISHER, John Summit, KETTAMA, Subtronics, Tiësto and more, reinforcing Breakaway’s reputation for delivering world-class talent and unforgettable live experiences to fans nationwide.
Breakaway Music Festival 2027 Tickets
Tickets for Phase One markets will go on sale to the general public on August 19 at 10 AM ET. Fans who sign up for presale access today will have the opportunity to purchase tickets one day early, on August 18 at 10 AM ET.
Register for presale access here: breakawayfestival.com/2027-season
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Ahead of Labor Day weekend at Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium, here are the ten artists to watch at North Coast Music Festival 2026.
Each year, over 100,000 ravers descend upon the birthplace of house music for one important mission: Labor Day weekend in Chicago. Now, North Coast Music Festival is back once again at SeatGeek Stadium to honor that cherished tradition. With EDM legends like Zedd, Deadmau5, ODESZA, and more having headlined the legendary Chicago festival, North Coast Music Festival is bringing the heat once again for its 2026 edition. Now, we’re taking a look at the biggest names to watch for at North Coast Music Festival 2026.
1. Richard Finger, Friday, The Vega
For bassheads everywhere, Richard Finger isn’t just another EDM DJ meme, they’re a dubstep movement. Making their claim to fame off 2024 SoundCloud IDs, the anonymous DJ duo has since taken the dubstep scene by storm, playing at some of the biggest festivals and venues the dance music scene has to offer. Now, Richard Finger brings their iconic act to NorthCoast’s “The Vega” stage on day one.
2. Jigitz, Friday, The Stadium
There may be no faster-growing genre in dance music right now than UK garage and speed house—part of that growing genre: the Brooklyn-based phenom known as Jigitz. With shows featuring live ballerinas and inflatable tube men any car wash would envy, Jigitz has paved his own creative and captivating brand in the UK garage scene. In fact, his energetic and one-of-a-kind live performances have quickly cemented Jigitz as one of EDMHouseNetwork’s rising stars to watch in dance music. Now, Jigitz brings his high-energy production and electric live show to North Coast Music Festival, ready to rock the main stage “Stadium” crowd.
3. Porter Robinson, Friday, The Shipyard
Ask anybody to list off the most visionary artists in dance music history, and nine times out of ten, Porter Robinson is near the top of that list. With genre-defining records like his 2012 progressive house hit “Language,” and his 2016 Madeon collaboration “Shelter,” Porter Robinson has cemented himself as one of EDM’s all-time great musical minds. Now, Porter Robinson brings his unique sound and die-hard fanbase to North Coast Music Festival 2026 – promising a show you just won’t forget.
4. Fisher, Friday, The Stadium
When Fisher steps onto “The Stadium” stage for day one of North Coast Music Festival 2026, he will instantly become one of the biggest names in dance music history to ever do so. Ever since the Australian pro surfer turned tech house legend released “Losing It” in 2018, it’s been off to the races. One hit after another complimented by one of the most infectious personalities in all of EDM, Fisher has cemented himself in the hearts of dance music fans everywhere. Now, Fisher will look to close out night one of Chicago’s biggest EDM weekend of the year, bringing the tech house heat to the house music capital of the world.
5. Marie Vaunt, Saturday, The Shipyard
Friday at North Coast Music Festival may be for the house heads, but Saturday is for the hardcore s***. Marie Vaunt is bringing the energy with nonstop acid techno … and that’s just the beginning. With techno legends like Charlotte De Witte spinning her tracks to close the Tomorrowland main stage, Marie Vaunt has taken over the techno scene. Now, Vaunt will look to bring the energy to North Coast Music Festival… taking Chicago into a heavenly nightmare of techno rhythm.
6. ALLEYCVT, Saturday, The Stadium
Continuing Saturday’s trend of electric female talent, ALLEYCVT takes over the North Coast main stage as one of bass music’s most meteoric rises. Fresh off the back of big-time performances at Electric Forest, the Las Vegas Sphere, and Tomorrowland: Belgium, now ALLEYCVT is set to take over North Coast Music Festival with a dubstep performance like no other.
7. Levity B2B Tape B, Saturday, The Vega
Levity and Tape B are two forces to be absolutely reckoned with in the dubstep genre… and now they’re joining forces for their Summer Program tour. Playing in venues all the way from Bonner, Montana, to Brooklyn, New York, the two iconic dubstep groups have taken the EDM scene by storm in 2026. Now, bassheads can rejoice in all their wook glory, as Levity and Tape B bring their electrifying back-to-back act to Chi City for North Coast 2026.
8. BUNT., Sunday, The Stadium
BUNT. has become synonymous with what it means for an EDM DJ to truly connect with their audience. Categorized by interactive 360 stages, emotional anthems thousands can all sing in unison, and the biggest venues in dance music, BUNT. has created a live experience you just have to be there to understand. Now, the German speed house sensation is back and taking over the North Coast main stage for the very first time.
9. Tchami, Sunday, The Vega
Born in Paris, France in 1985, Tchami has since spent his life single-handedly pioneering the future house genre in EDM. Tachmi first gained global attention in 2013 with his massive original single “Promesses,” before co-producing tracks for pop music queen Lady Gaga on two different albums. Tchami now makes his rounds to Chicago for Labor Day 2026, bringing all the grooves needed for the final day of North Coast Music Festival 2026.
10. Illenium B2B Slander, Sunday, The Stadium
What better way to close out North Coast Music Festival 2026 than with a bass music trio as classic as it is iconic. Illenium and Slander have both cemented themselves among the absolute pinnacle of melodic bass music, bringing a match made in heaven whenever they go back-to-back. It all started in 2019 when Slander released their iconic remix of Illenium’s “Good Things Fall Apart.” Ever since, the two have been inseparable, marked by iconic B2B sets and performances to never forget. Now, the Chicago-born melodic bass legend and Los Angeles duo are closing out North Coast Music Festival the only way they know how: in absolutely breathtaking B2B fashion.
With all the legendary acts set to be brought to North Coast for its 2026 edition, it’s worth wondering… who are you most itching to see?
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Andrea Casta unveils ‘The Sounds Of Marble’ live project from Italy’s Botticino marble quarry
Italian violinist, DJ, and producer Andrea Casta has unveiled The Sounds Of Marble, a new audiovisual project recorded inside the Botticino Marble Quarry in Brescia, Italy. Filmed during his “Cava Experience” event in June, the project includes a 22-minute live set and the official music video for his latest single, Fragments. Released through Gameroom / Black Hole Recordings, the track reached No. 1 on Beatport’s Hype MainStage chart. The performance brings together Casta’s DJing, electric violin, illuminated laser bow, and live audio effects inside the working quarry. Across the set, he plays his own releases alongside music from Cosmic Gate, Anyma, Joji, Meduza, Hayla, and Hans Zimmer. The project also continues the “Digital Renaissance” concept introduced through Reconnection, linking the physical history of the quarry with themes surrounding technology and digital fragmentation.
Inside ‘The Sounds Of Marble’
Months of preparation went into the project, with Light & Magic handling the video production and BeNow s.c.p.a. working on the wider setup. Extracted marble blocks were used to construct the stage, while projections covered the quarry walls and a lighting and laser installation extended across two levels over a distance of 300 metres.
Casta performs throughout the set using electric violin, his illuminated laser bow, and real-time audio effects alongside the DJ mix. The full performance was captured using eight cameras, showing the scale of the quarry, its industrial structures, and the production built inside it from several angles.
Speaking about the project, Andrea Casta described creating music inside an active marble quarry as both a conceptual and visual challenge. He explained that Fragments follows the ideas first explored through Reconnection, combining trance influences with a stronger MainStage sound. The track’s focus on digital fragmentation is placed alongside the history of Botticino, its workers, and the physical process behind marble extraction.
The Full Set and Tracklist
The 22-minute performance begins with an original The Sounds Of Marble introduction before moving into Cosmic Gate’s Take Me. Casta then performs Fragments, followed by Panama and Keanler’s Don’t Let Go, Anyma and Joji’s Beautiful, and the Nico de Andrea remix of Meduza and Hayla’s Another World. His previous single Reconnection appears near the end of the set, before the performance closes with Hans Zimmer’s Leaving Caladan from the Dune soundtrack.
‘The Sounds Of Marble’ Tracklist
00:00 – Intro: The Sounds Of Marble
00:36 – Cosmic Gate – Take Me
04:01 – Andrea Casta – Fragments
07:47 – Panama, Keanler – Don’t Let Go
10:34 – Anyma, Joji – Beautiful
14:10 – Meduza, Hayla – Another World (Nico de Andrea Remix)
17:11 – Andrea Casta – Reconnection
20:18 – Hans Zimmer – Leaving Caladan
Andrea Casta and ‘The Space Violin’
Known through “The Space Violin” project, Andrea Casta performs around 200 shows each year across more than 30 countries. His career has included appearances at the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monza, Rome’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Circo Massimo, the Cortina Alpine Ski World Championships, Expo Dubai 2020, and the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
He has also opened two Vasco Rossi concerts in front of more than 140,000 people, while his theatrical tour sold out shows in Rome, Milan, and Verona. Casta entered the DJ Mag Top 100 in 2022 and has built a digital audience of 500,000 followers, more than 40 million total video views, and over 10 million music streams.
Fragments is out now through Gameroom / Black Hole Recordings, with its official music video and the full The Sounds Of Marble performance available on YouTube.
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