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UNTOLD Dubai Add More Names To 2025 Lineup
UNTOLD Dubai expands 2025 lineup with Alan Walker, KSHMR, NERVO, and more joining headliners Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren & Steve Aoki.
UNTOLD, Dubai’s mega festival, is back on November 6–9, and it will transform Dubai Parks and Resorts for 4 days and 4 nights into a place where the most relevant artists and amazing experiences will transform into precious memories for a lifetime. Alan Walker, KSHMR, NERVO, WizTheMc and DJ Bliss are coming to UNTOLD Dubai alongside the global superstar, J Balvin and some of the best DJs in the world, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Steve Aoki and many more to be announced.
UNTOLD Dubai will transform Dubai Parks and Resorts into a mesmerizing playground of music and entertainment from November 6th to 9th, 2025, in a strategic partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Alan Walker (born August 24, 1997) is a British- Norwegian DJ, music producer, and songwriter best known for his electronic hit ‘Faded’ (2015), which gained worldwide success and billions of streams. Recognized by his signature hoodie and face mask, Walker has developed a unique identity in the EDM scene. Over the years, he has built a strong global fan base known as “Walkers” and continues to perform at major festivals and produce chart-topping electronic music.
KSHMR is an American producer, DJ, and songwriter known for his fusion of electronic music and Indian cultural influences. Known for blending cinematic sounds with EDM and Indian influences, KSHMR has released festival anthems like ‘Jammu’, ‘Secrets’ (with Tiësto), and ‘Wildcard’, and is a regular headliner at major festivals worldwide.
NERVO, the most acclaimed female duo, with energetic live sets and nonconformist outfits, are coming to UNTOLD Dubai. NERVO has also collaborated over the years with Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Nicky Romero, Sofi Tukker, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet, Danny Avila, Quintino, Wolfpack and many other artists and producers from around the world. Known for their dynamic style and chart- topping collaborations, NERVO are among the most successful female DJs in the electronic music scene.
WizTheMc is a South African-German singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer based in Berlin. He gained international attention with his 2020 single ‘For a Minute’, and more recently his 2025 collaboration ‘Show Me Love’ with Bees & Honey, which achieved gold certification in the UK and high chart positions in both the UK and Germany.
Marwan Parham Al Awadhi, known professionally as DJ Bliss, is a prominent Emirati DJ, music producer, radio & TV personality, and entertainer based in Dubai. He began his career in his teens, performing in local settings, hosting radio shows, and eventually moving into television with shows like That’s Entertainment. Bliss has released his own music, collaborated with international artists like Wyclef Jean and Shaggy, founded the entertainment company Bliss Inc, and featured on the Netflix series Dubai Bling.
J Balvin is coming for the first time to Dubai, marking a historic premiere for UNTOLD Dubai. Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki and iconic artists brought by Zamna at the Galaxy Stage: Eric Prydz, Gordo, Luciano, Hot Since 82, Mestiza are part of UNTOLD Dubai’s line-up. UNTOLD Dubai is the only place in the Middle East to see J Balvin in 2025, a ‘Wonder Has No Borders’ place where reggaeton collides with electronic, house, techno, and world sounds.
Many artists will be revealed in the following weeks who will complete the line-up and the entire UNTOLD Dubai’s second edition. Five stages to be revealed, surprises and surreal experiences will create 4 epic days and 4 nights and unforgettable memories. This year’s event takes the UNTOLD Dubai experience to new heights. Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, one of the largest integrated entertainment destinations in the Middle East, serves as the ultimate venue. With over 25 million square feet of captivating experiences, the destination is home to MOTIONGATE Dubai, Real Madrid World, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and the LEGO®-themed LEGOLAND® Hotel, as well as RIVERLAND™ Dubai and LAPITA™ Hotel. Together, they offer more than 100 immersive attractions and themed environments, creating a seamless fusion between thrilling entertainment and musical enchantment, all right in the heart of the festival.
More than a festival, UNTOLD Dubai invites guests on a four-day journey of wonder, connection, and culturalconvergence at the crossroads of global level entertainment. Hosted at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park and hospitality complex, UNTOLD Dubai transforms into a city of music and entertainment.
Alongside the five spectacular festival stages, fans can enjoy on-site accommodation ranging from family-friendly hotels to premium resorts, placing festival-goers just steps away from the heart of the action. Guests can now immerse fully in UNTOLD Dubai’s wonder through on-site resort stays: Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Autograph Collection Hotel – a Polynesian-inspired retreat offering a unique festival-living experience, just steps away from the Main Stage.
LEGOLAND Hotel – a family-friendly resort at the festival’s doorstep, offering a playful experience for children and families. Both hotels provide direct access to all Dubai Parks & Resorts theme parks. Festival goers can enjoy the theme parks and attractions, offering thrill rides and entertainment between sets, the dining and lifestyle zones, with international cuisines, bars, and lounges for every taste, and the family-friendly areas, making UNTOLD Dubai unique among global festivals as a destination for all generations.
UNTOLD Dubai is more than a festival, it is a four- day world you step into. Tickets and packages are now available at untold.ae.
Following last year’s electrifying Arizona debut, Breakaway Music Festival today announced the 2026 lineup for Breakaway Arizona, headlined by Marshmello, Kygo, Loud Luxury, ISOxo and James Hype. The two-day festival will return to Sloan Park Festival Grounds on April 24–25, bringing over 20 national touring acts across multiple stages. Two-day GA, VIP, Ultimate
VIP, and Space Deck Terrace tickets go on sale January 20 at 10am MST. on www.breakawayfestival.com. For those seeking the most premium festival experience, Space Deck tables will also be available by inquiry starting the same day. Fans who sign up for presale today will unlock early access to the lowest-priced tickets before they become available to the general public.
In partnership with Relentless Beats and Riot Hospitality Group, Breakaway Arizona will also feature performances by ALIGN, Angrybaby, Arthi, Cassian, Disco Dom (aka Dombresky), Dr. Fresch, Effin, Grabbitz, Jon Casey, Mersiv, MPH, SHIMA, Steller, TRUTH, and XANDRA. As part of Breakaway’s ongoing commitment to supporting local musical talent, Arizona-area artists DELATO, LEESH, and LIVVIEP have also been invited to join the lineup.
“We’re so excited to return to Arizona,” said Breakaway Co-Founder Zach Ruben. “After seeing the passion and energy from the community in our debut year, it became clear this was a place where Breakaway could continue to build something special. Partnering once again with Relentless Beats and Riot Hospitality Group allows us to combine world-class music with deep local insight to deliver another unforgettable weekend for fans.”
CELSIUS® will return to Breakaway Music Festival as the official Presenting Sponsor for the third consecutive year. The brand’s presence will include a variety of interactive fan experiences and complimentary product sampling to keep attendees energized throughout the weekend. Additional sponsors for Breakaway Arizona include Jimmy John’s, presenting the Silent Disco, along with BeatBox, Fumi x Cloud Nurdz, Hiyo, and NOYZ.
Breakaway Music Festival recently revealed its full 2026 schedule, totaling 14 festivals nationwide – a record for the brand. The tour will bring its dynamic mix of music, culture and community to two new markets, Houston and Salt Lake City, for the first time, with one additional festival city and date yet to be announced.
Breakaway Arizona will be the third stop on the brand’s 2026 festival tour following Breakaway Dallas which takes place on April 10–11 and Breakaway Tampa, April 17-18. The festival continues with Breakaway Arizona on April 24–25, Breakaway Atlanta on May 15–16, Breakaway Ohio on May 29–30, and Breakaway Minnesota on June 26–27. The tour resumes on August 14–15 with Breakaway Michigan, Breakaway Mass on August 21–22, Breakaway Philadelphia on September 11–12, Breakaway Carolina on September 25–26, Breakaway Utah on October 2–3, Breakaway NorCal on October 16–17, and concludes in Houston, Texas with Breakaway Houston on November 13–14.
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Alice Olsthoorn, BUG, Might Delete Later and Mechatok among others to perform at ESNS26
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, is gearing up to welcome a new wave of electronic acts ready to make their mark at ESNS26.
52 acts from 25 different countries are gearing up to perform at this year’s Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS26). The music showcase festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, taking place from January 14 to 17 in Groningen. The complete line-up included 320 confirmed emerging artists. The selection represents 41 countries, more than ever in the history of ESNS. Among them are three acts already gaining traction, being nominated for the prestigious Music Moves Europe Awards. DITTER (France) are a trio of French brats ready to burn the stage, Might Delete Later (Latvia) who gained rapid traction blending her Lana Del Rey-esque vocals with produced dance tracks akin to Elderbrook and Fred Again and Lunikk, (Bulgaria) who are an experimental dark electro-pop duo.
Other highlights include artists combining electronic and classical music with Xcellence (Greece), redefining the space where electronic and classical music collide and CLARAGUILAR (Spain), an artist and multi-instrumentalist creating soundscapes that combine electronics and sampled elements with orchestral arrangements.
Mechatok (Germany) creates electronic pop soundscapes that often border on the glitchy and unorthodox, and has collaborated with some of the most forward-thinking artists from Drain Gang to Charli XCX to Lorenzo Senni, PISTAMASHINA (Bulgaria) blends an unspeakably mysterious aura with a strangely compelling pop appeal and Inspector Spacetime (Iceland) with a mix of dance music, pop, and electronica which conjures up a delicious recipe that is sure to get you moving.
Xenia (Spain) has a unique blend of dark pop and experimental electronic music, including influences from synth pop, post-punk, reggaeton, and drum ’n bass and Tonser (Denmark) confidently blends cinematic northern soundscapes with explosive electropop, industrial trap-influenced production and deep emotional clarity, creating a brutal and alluring world. Muovipussi (Finland) is a full-energy, queer electronic music group that combine elements from genres like rap, crispy pop, punk and metal. The name of the band means ‘plastic bag’. Muovipussi’s shows are explosive, full of punky energy, and genuinely peculiar, guaranteed to keep you entertained.
Mount Palomar (Ireland), one of the UK’s most forward-thinking voices in electronic music, known for his genre-blurring productions and high-octane modular synth–driven live shows complete with live drummer and Leona Jacewska (Poland) unites cold mutant electro with banging EBM and Italo disco.
DJ and Producer Naarly (Sweden) combines Afro/melodic/tribal house with strong vocal hooks, Susobrino (Belgium) pays homage to Latin rhythms, bridging diverse worlds and cultures and Alex Fernet (Italy) creates modern disco funk sounds.
The Netherlands is a global leader in the electronic music scene, with some of the most popular DJs in the world hailing from the country. Six eclectic acts to look out for at ESNS are Queer icon Alice Olsthoorn, who effortlessly blends hyperpop with club music, creating a futuristic world on stage, Brass Rave Unit, a trio pushing the sonic boundaries of their instruments and merging the sounds of the Amsterdam underground with a sense of urgency and pulsating beats and BUG with their explosive mix of rap, punk, and fast electronic beats with direct and unapologetic lyrics. Nijmegen cult heroes KABOUTERTJE PUTLUCHT (‘Gnome Pit Air’) create a dirty, silly beats with fatty, delicious lyrics, Laguna has a crystalline voice and creates dreamy alt-pop and Tom Forever gallivants on stage in front of you like a frenzied preacher and summons a bombastic display of hyperpop electroclash and evangelic-punk musicality that will compel you to convulse in jubilation.
Other Dutch electronic acts include Emmz is a DJ and producer from Groningen, who creates sets shaped by progressive house, acid, electro and nu-disco, Fremi brings a raw edge to the decks, with a love for dark sounds, blending high-energy UK garage with bass, Hedemann’s sets embrace contradiction: groovy and raw, hypnotic yet human, Italo Hans blends the raw energy of modern underground house with the glow of yesterday, Jennanna who is a young DJ who learned honed her skilled at her student association playing many different styles, from catchy pop to EDM and hardstyle and Red Mantra is a Drum & Bass DJ and producer who is part of an art collective called Subculture. There will also be some additional dj sets to enjoy courtesy of GP UIT G & Yung Felix, Inge van Calkar Selects and Tammo Presents: Foxham Radio.
All Electronic acts at ESNS26:
Abor & Tynna (Germany/Austria), Alice Olsthoorn (Netherlands), Brass Rave Unit (Netherlands), BUG (Netherlands), Chibi Ichigo (Belgium), Clara Kimera (France), Claraguilar (Spain), DasRADIAL (Luxembourg), DITTER (France), Emmz (Netherlands), Etceteral (Slovenia), EV (England), EVE+POL (Romania), FIDJU KITXORA (Portugal), Fremi (Netherlands), GANNA (Ukraine), GANS (England), GP UIT G & Yung Felix (DJ-set) (Netherlands), Hedemann (Netherlands), Hildá, Länsman & Tuomas Norvio (Finland), Inge van Calkar Selects (DJ-set) (Netherlands), Inspector Spacetime (Iceland), Italo Hans (Netherlands), Jennanna (Netherlands), KABOUTERJE, PUTLUCT (Netherlands), Kordz (Georgia), Laguna (Netherlands), Leona Jacewska (Poland/Germany), Lunikk, (Bulgaria), Léonie Pernet (France), Mechatok (Germany), Might Delete Later (Latvia), Mount, Palomar (Ireland), Muovipussi (Finland), Naarly (Sweden), Neon Lies (Croatia), Nightbus (England), Omar Dahl (Belgium), PISTAMASHINA (Bulgaria), punktò (Lithuania), Red Mantra (Netherlands), ROYA (Denmark), Swank, Mami (Norway), Tammo Presents: Foxham Radio (DJ-set) (Netherlands), The Null Club (Ireland), Tom Forever (Netherlands), tonser (Denmark), Why Kai (Norway), Xcellence (Greece), Xenia (Spain), yuraa (Spain), ZeMe (Latvia)
Listen to the electronic acts playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/
Tomorrowland Thailand Confirmed for December 2026 in Pattaya with Wisdom Valley Set as the Official Venue.
Tomorrowland has officially announced its first full scale festival in Thailand, confirming that Tomorrowland Thailand will take place at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya from December 11 to 13, 2026. The event marks the first full scale Tomorrowland edition in Asia and represents a major expansion of the festival beyond its established locations in Europe and South America.
The festival is being developed in partnership with the Thai Government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. According to the official announcement, Thailand was selected over several other potential Asian destinations, reflecting the country’s growing role in global cultural tourism and large scale international events.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand stated that hosting Tomorrowland is part of a broader ambition to position the country as a leader in global tourism and creative industries, while also welcoming international visitors to experience Thailand’s culture, hospitality, and landscapes.
Wisdom Valley in Pattaya has been confirmed as the festival venue. The site is located in Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province and covers approximately 237 acres. The festival will feature multiple stages, including the CORE and Freedom stages, which will appear in Asia for the first time. Additional stages and experiences will be developed specifically for the Thailand edition. Organisers have indicated that the festival aims to welcome more than 50,000 attendees per day across the three day event.
Tomorrowland has confirmed that there will be no DreamVille camping in Thailand. Instead, a range of hotel and accommodation packages with shuttle services will be offered. The Hotel Packages Sale will open on February 28, 2026 at 16:00 GMT+7, followed by the WorldWide Ticket Sale on March 7, 2026 at 16:00 GMT+7. Four types of passes will be available, including Full Madness and Full Madness Comfort passes for access to all three days, as well as Day Pass and Day Comfort passes for single day access.
Bruno Vanwelsenaers, CEO of WEAREONE.world, stated that expanding Tomorrowland into Asia is a milestone for the organisation and that Thailand was chosen due to a shared ambition to create something meaningful and internationally recognised. He also confirmed that the Belgian team will work closely with a local team of around 40 people in Thailand to deliver the festival.
The Tomorrowland organisation in Belgium is working alongside the Thai team to bring the festival’s established approach to stage design, storytelling, and large scale production to the Thailand edition. This collaboration aims to ensure that the core elements of the Tomorrowland experience are maintained while adapting to a new cultural and geographic context.
Pre registration for Tomorrowland Thailand will open on January 8, 2026 at 16:00 GMT+7 and will be accessible through a Tomorrowland account on the official website at thailand.tomorrowland.com. Further details regarding the festival theme, daily lineups, and artist announcements are expected to be released in the coming months.
Tomorrowland Thailand will take place from Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13, 2026, establishing a new chapter in the festival’s global expansion and positioning Thailand as the host of its first full scale Asian edition.
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