Born in the heart of the pandemic, ¿PorQuéNo? was founded in 2022 by three Canadian friends who had relocated to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Immersed in the underground dance music culture of nearby Tulum—where the world flocked during lockdown for freedom, nature, and spiritual connection—they were inspired to capture and recreate that once-in-a-lifetime magic.

What started as a passion project in the jungle quickly evolved into a cross-border movement. Since its inception, ¿PorQuéNo? has produced three festivals in Tulum (including its flagship event every January 3rd & 4th), one in Playa del Carmen, and ten Tulum-themed events across Canada in cities like Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto.

This August, the magic continues, bringing the full Tulum Festival Experience to Canada’s three major cities:

August 16th – Vancouver, D/6 Rooftop
August 23rd – Montreal, Riverside (Debut Show)
August 29th – Toronto, Soluna Rooftop

Expect your favorite venues fully transformed into immersive boho jungle escapes, filled with:

• High-energy tribal house & underground techno
  
• Tulum-inspired fire dancers & go-go performers
  
• Boho dress code & jungle-style décor
  
• Live body painting & tattoos
  
• Artisan vendors (clothing, jewelry, and more)
  
• A global crowd of conscious partygoers

And now—for the first time ever—you can win a VIP getaway to join the experience.

One Lucky Winner Will Receive:

-2 round-trip flights to the city of your choice
-2 nights of accommodation
-2 VIP tickets to any of the August events

To enter the giveaway, visit the Instagram post linked below and follow the instructions:
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Don’t miss your chance to dance under the sun and stars with the global ¿PorQuéNo? tribe.

For full event details and tickets, visit their Eventbrite here.

Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves presents a bold capsule collection inspired by nightlife and nostalgia.

Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture has teamed up with Von Dutch Loves for an exclusive capsule collection that blends Y2K aesthetics with underground nightlife influence. Designed by Vintage Culture himself, the limited edition line includes distressed tees, trucker hats, jerseys, and crop tops that channel early 2000s street style with a rebellious edge. First unveiled during his headline set at Sónar Festival, the collection is now available for pre-order and reflects both the artist’s creative vision and Von Dutch’s legacy of fearless fashion.

A Personal Vision Brought to Life Through Fashion

The collaboration offers a deeper look into Vintage Culture’s creative identity beyond music. Rather than leaning into flashy logos or generic festival wear, the pieces are built with texture, contrast, and attitude in mind. Items like the black jersey and distressed tees carry hand-drawn graphics and layered details that reflect his connection to late-night culture and underground spaces. The women’s zip crop tops and trucker caps add a playful edge while staying rooted in club aesthetics.

This wasn’t just a branding exercise. The collection was shaped by Vintage Culture’s input throughout, down to design elements and styling choices that feel personal rather than performative. By debuting the looks during his headline set at Sonar, he gave fans a first-hand experience of how sound and style can evolve together.

Inside the Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Collection

The capsule introduces a gritty yet wearable mix of streetwear and club fashion. Distressed finishes, sketched graphics, and textured fabrics give the collection its edge. The men’s black tee features oversized Von Dutch Loves branding on the back, while the v-neck jersey with metallic silver trim brings a sporty twist to nightlife attire. Trucker caps arrive in bold two-tone colorways like orange and grey, with raw detailing that nods to early 2000s fashion.

On the women’s side, the high-neck zip crop tops in black and white are built for movement between day parties and nightclubs. Each piece reflects Vintage Culture’s commitment to creative control, from the stitching details to the choice of silhouettes. The result is a line that captures the raw individuality of underground culture without feeling forced or overdesigned.

Pre-Order the Drop Now

The Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves collection brings together music, fashion, and individuality in a way that feels intentional and fresh. It is not just a product launch, but a creative statement from one of dance music’s most influential names. From the distressed tees to the Y2K-inspired trucker caps, each item reflects a shared vision rooted in nightlife and self-expression.

Pre-orders are now open at vondutchloves.com, with limited quantities available. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Vintage Culture for the first time, this collection is a chance to own a piece of the movement.

Airbeat One has grown vastly since its debut in 2002 and this year for its 22^nd edition they pulled no punches.

250 DJs, over 225 hours of music, 200,000 visitors from over 50 countries, and countless unforgettable moments. The numbers only tell part of the story so here’s some of the many reasons you should be adding Airbeat One to your festival season for 2026.

The Stages

The amount of time and effort that goes into building stages is monumental and Airbeat One puts everything into creating jaw-dropping, vibrant, massive stages. The mainstage is a whopping 180 meters wide and 45 meters high. Changing its design every year according to the theme, the mainstage evolves from edition to edition. Words cannot describe the spectacle that is their mainstage, and it doesn’t stop there. Every stage boasts a unique style that catches your eye and boggles the mind from this years entrancing butterfly stage to the harder stage taking on the shape of a bulls head.

The Lineup

Afrojack, Maddix, Oliver Heldens, Steve Aoki, Vini Vici, Alok, Amelie Lens, Armin Van Buuren, Hardwell, Lucas & Steve, Timmy Trumpet, Dimitri Vegas, and Sebastian Ingrosso. All of these world-renowned artists took to the stage this year as part of the 250 DJ lineup. The pull that Airbeat One has for some of the best artists in the world is astonishing and makes for 3 days and 4 nights packed to the brim with talent. While it’s certainly a more techno and hardstyle centric festival, there’s still a diverse platter of genres to be heard to keep everyone entertained. In one visit you can tick off a whole lot of artists from your bucket list.

Pyro/lighting

Seeing pyro and fireworks at the end of the day at a festival is a lovely site. But what if there was more. A lot more. Airbeat One is full throttle all day with their visuals as even opening artists get pyro. Instead of fireworks only happening at the end of the day, they put on a show for hours with fireworks and pyro going off throughout DJ sets. This makes every set an astonishing spectacle that keeps on giving and giving. The flames go even further than just the stages though as on the arches over the walkways you’ll find more fire lighting your way to the next stage. For miles around you can see the sky being lit up by the array of lasers and other FX lights which are truly dazzling. Rounding off this years edition of Airbeat One there was an intense 15-minute firework show followed by Armin Van Buuren which is one hell of a way to end a festival.

The Themes

While a lot of festivals look fairly similar year on year, Airbeat One changes its look drastically each year to suit the theme. Every year they take on the theme of a different country with past editions celebrating the cultures of India, England, America, and this year Spain. The mainstages design is based around famous buildings from the country that’s acting as the theme as well as the other stages following the theme. The whole site is decorated to fully immerse you in the culture offering a fresh look every year. 2026 will see Airbeat One transform Neustadt-Glewe into a Dutch landscape with The Netherlands taking over the theme.

Site Design/Care For Festival Goers

The site, its design, and all the stalls make sure to cover you for everything you need in any kind of weather. They offer plenty of spaces with shade from the sun, shelter from the rain, and places where you can rest your legs. Comfy seating and hammocks can be found around the site which gives you the opportunity to take that much needed 10 minutes to recover before heading straight back into the crowd. In the event of rain there’s lots of solid paths around the site allowing you to get around without sinking into the mud. You’re also covered on the hearing protection front with plenty of stalls around the site where you can acquire ear plugs. Along with this you can enjoy a diverse selection of food with there being plenty of different food stalls to take your pallet on a journey around the world. All these things add up to make the festival experience a delight even when you’re away from the stages.

It has been another barnstormer of a year for Airbeat One as they have further solidified themselves as one of the best festivals in the world. It’s a sensory delight everywhere you go and it’s continuing to evolve with constant improvements being made every year. The festival will be taking place from July 8^th – July 12^th 2026 with The Netherlands as its theme. Make sure your calendar is clear.

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