Editorial
Top Female DJs 2026: 38 Women Dominating Electronic Dance Music
Top female DJs of 2026 in honor of International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the incredible female DJs shaping the global electronic music landscape. Across techno, house, bass, trance, and festival EDM, women continue to break barriers, headline major festivals, and influence the future of dance music.
From underground innovators to global superstars, these artists are defining the sound of clubs and festival stages around the world. The Top Female DJs of 2026 represent a diverse mix of styles, cultures, and creative visions, proving that the electronic music scene is more exciting and inclusive than ever. Here are 35 female DJs dominating electronic music in 2026.
Alison Wonderland
The Australian DJ, producer, and vocalist continues to blend emotional songwriting with powerful bass-driven drops. Alison Wonderland remains one of the most influential names in bass music with high-energy festival performances around the world.
ALLEYCVT
One of bass music’s fastest-rising artists, ALLEYCVT has been gaining momentum with explosive dubstep releases and energetic festival appearances.
Amelie Lens
Belgian techno powerhouse Amelie Lens continues to dominate the global techno scene with hypnotic, high-energy sets and her influential Exhale brand.
Anfisa Letyago
Italian techno DJ Anfisa Letyago continues to rise with high-energy productions and performances at major festivals.
ANNA
Brazilian techno artist ANNA is known for powerful melodic techno productions and atmospheric festival sets.
B Jones
Spanish DJ B Jones has quickly become a staple on the global festival circuit, delivering energetic EDM and house sets after making history on Tomorrowland’s main stage.
Blond:ish
Blond:ish combines deep house grooves with spiritual and organic sounds while promoting sustainability through the Bye Bye Plastic initiative.
Charlotte de Witte
Charlotte de Witte remains one of the biggest names in techno, known for her dark, driving sound and commanding festival performances worldwide.
CloZee
CloZee blends electronic bass music with world music influences, creating immersive sonic journeys during her performances.
Deborah De Luca
Italian techno DJ Deborah De Luca continues to captivate fans with powerful sets that blend melodic elements with hard-hitting techno beats.
DJ Mii
DJ Mii is quickly building recognition across the techno scene thanks to energetic sets and powerful club-ready productions.
Eli & Fur
London duo Eli & Fur blend melodic house and techno with atmospheric vocals, creating immersive sets that have made them a favorite on the global festival circuit.
Fatima Hajji
Spanish techno DJ Fatima Hajji is known for her intense, high-energy techno sets that dominate underground clubs and major festival stages alike.
Hannah Laing
Scottish DJ Hannah Laing has rapidly become a breakout name with euphoric techno and trance-inspired productions that energize dancefloors.
Honey Dijon
Honey Dijon is a globally respected house DJ and producer whose deep roots in Chicago house culture have made her a powerful figure in modern dance music.
HoneyLuv
HoneyLuv is one of house music’s fastest-rising stars, known for infectious groove-driven sets and releases on major dance labels.
Hysta
One of the standout names in hard dance, Hysta delivers relentless hardcore performances packed with high BPM energy.
Indira Paganotto
Indira Paganotto continues to rise in the techno world with psychedelic influences and powerful, hypnotic sets.
Jessica Audiffred
Mexican DJ Jessica Audiffred is one of the leading names in bass music, delivering heavy dubstep tracks and festival-ready sets.
KI/KI
Dutch techno artist KI/KI has become a major name in the underground scene thanks to her fast-paced techno sets and rave-inspired energy.
Korolova
Ukrainian DJ Korolova has built a massive following with emotional melodic techno and progressive house sets.
Level Up
Level Up has established herself as a key figure in dubstep with heavy bass music and a distinctive horror-inspired aesthetic.
Lilly Palmer
German techno DJ Lilly Palmer continues to rise in popularity with deep, driving techno sets and a strong presence on the global techno circuit.
LP Giobbi
LP Giobbi blends piano-driven house music with uplifting dancefloor energy, becoming a standout artist through her performances and the Femme House movement supporting women in music.
Mary Droppinz
Mary Droppinz has become a rising name in house music with fun, groove-heavy tracks and energetic performances.
Merow
Merow is gaining attention across the festival scene thanks to dynamic sets and a growing global fanbase.
Miss Monique
Miss Monique remains one of the leading names in progressive house and melodic techno, gaining global attention through her livestream sets and melodic productions.
Nifra
Slovakian trance DJ Nifra continues to represent the global trance scene with uplifting, high-energy productions.
Nina Kraviz
Nina Kraviz remains one of techno’s most influential figures, pushing boundaries through experimental sounds and her трип (Trip) label.
Nicole Moudaber
Nicole Moudaber continues to dominate the techno underground with deep, powerful sets and her globally recognized InTheMood brand.
Nora En Pure
Known for her nature-inspired deep house sound, Nora En Pure continues to deliver melodic festival performances worldwide.
Nostalgix
Canadian DJ Nostalgix has built a reputation for energetic house and bass house tracks that ignite dancefloors.
Peggy Gou
Peggy Gou remains a global dance music icon, blending house, techno, and retro influences while shaping music and fashion culture.
RayRay
Taiwanese bass music star RayRay brings explosive energy with sets that fuse trap, dubstep, and future bass.
Rezz
Known for her hypnotic midtempo bass sound, Rezz continues to captivate audiences with immersive performances and dark electronic productions.
Sara Landry
Sara Landry has become one of the most talked-about names in hard techno thanks to her intense, industrial sound.
Tita Lau
UK-based DJ Tita Lau continues to make waves in the tech house scene with infectious club hits.
Zulan
Zulan is gaining attention as an emerging electronic music artist with energetic sets and a growing international following.
Celebrating Female DJs in 2026
The top female DJs of 2026 are shaping the future of electronic music across every genre. As more women rise to prominence behind the decks, the dance music scene continues to grow more diverse, creative, and inspiring.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the artists pushing boundaries, commanding festival stages, and inspiring the next generation of DJs around the world.
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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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