Must Read
VOID Water Fest 2025 Felt Like Stepping Back Into the Golden Era of EDM
VOID Water Fest made its debut this April at RCA Central Park, and from the moment I arrived, it didn’t feel like a first edition. The event was built around a single stage with a clean layout and a lineup that actually made sense. It didn’t try to do too much. It didn’t feel overdone. Everything about the setup focused on what mattered. Music. Crowd. Timing.
The stage design had a futuristic look without being too flashy. LED screens gave each artist space to showcase their own visuals. Water jets fired during key drops and pyro followed some of the biggest moments in each set. It wasn’t constant. It was timed well. You didn’t get the sense that they were trying to impress with every second. They used what they had properly. The sound held across the venue and everyone seemed to really enjoy this new festival following the major Songkran events. It was like an extension of Songkran, wetter and yet calmer at the same time.
Third Party Played the Track That Stuck
I’ve seen Third Party in Bangkok before, but this set felt different. I was filming from the stage and had a full view of the crowd the entire time. When they played Believe, the moment hit hard. The water jets launched as soon as the drop came in. The lights shifted and I could see the front rows reacting without hesitation. No phones in the air. Just people singing word for word. It was one of those tracks that didn’t just play well. It felt like the right one for that exact point in the set. I knew while filming it that I was capturing something that worked. I didn’t need to be in the middle of the crowd to feel it.
DubVision B2B Matisse & Sadko Was One of the Most Personal Sets I’ve Ever Filmed
This was the set I had been waiting for and I’m so happy that I got to experience it at Void Water Fest. I’ve followed both acts for years and seeing them finally go b2b in Bangkok felt surreal. I was on stage filming the entire thing, and from the very first few minutes, it already felt like something special. They played a run of progressive house classics that brought everything back. I wasn’t trying to predict the next track or think about the crowd. I just stood there, camera in hand, fully in the moment. At one point, I actually teared up. I jokingly told Dubvision and Matisse & Sadko before their set that I would cry and well, I did because it felt too real to be true. The sound, the setting, and the fact that I was right there for it hit all at once. It wasn’t about one song. It was about finally being there for something I had waited years to see. I didn’t want the set to end.
Progressive House Still Has Its PlaceThat set reminded me why I still care about progressive house. It’s not gone. It’s not something we talk about like it belongs in the past. It’s here. It’s just taken time to find the right space again. VOID Water Fest gave it that. I put together a short video from the weekend and posted it to Instagram. Just clips from that set. No edits. No added sound. The response was instant. This sound still means something to a lot of people. And after seeing it live like that, it means even more to me now.
Dannic B2B Dyro Hit Exactly How I Hoped It Would
This was one of the sets I was genuinely looking forward to filming. I’ve followed both of them for years, and seeing them go back-to-back at VOID Water Fest felt like the kind of pairing that didn’t need to be overthought. They got on, started strong, and didn’t slow things down. The transitions were quick and steady. Every track had a purpose. I stayed on stage for the full set and kept filming without even thinking about moving. The crowd didn’t drift or look around between drops. Dannic and Dyro stayed right where they were and responded to every shift in pace. Nothing about the set felt forced or too planned. It was two artists doing what they’ve always done well, and it came through clearly in every moment they played.
R3HAB Gave VOID Water Fest Exactly What It Needed
I’ve been watching R3HAB live since 2012, and his set at VOID Water Fest was a reminder of how consistent he’s been over the years. He didn’t try to force anything or go too heavy on crowd interaction. The transitions were smooth, the pacing was tight, and the crowd stayed focused the entire way through. What made it more meaningful was that I had interviewed him at Unseen Festival last year, and seeing him again here felt full circle, especially knowing VOID Water Fest was put together by the same team. The best part was how he remembered me. That moment stuck with me. It wasn’t planned or expected, but it added something personal to an already strong set. When you’ve been following someone for over a decade and get a moment like that, it stays.
Support Acts Helped Carry VOID Water Fest From Start to Finish
Josh Le Tissier and Kevu both played later in the day, around the early night stretch, and brought exactly what was needed to keep things running strong between the headliners. Josh kept his set steady and never rushed it. He paced it in a way that gave people time to reset while still staying with him. Kevu leaned into harder drops and kept the tempo high without going overboard. They didn’t treat their sets like filler. Both made the most of their slots and helped hold the shape of the evening.
Earlier in the day, it was the VOID Club regulars and local talent that gave the festival its base. Sets from ARS, DEVARA, DJ LER, BEE CHAN, KIKIE, MATHEW BEE, and MC DAN all reflected the sound that’s been built inside VOID over time. None of them tried to do too much. Each one brought a clear sound and didn’t shift just because it was a bigger stage. The balance between international and local names didn’t feel forced. It felt natural and earned. VOID Water Fest didn’t just fill the schedule. They filled it with people who already understand how this scene moves.
VOID Water Fest didn’t try to do too much. It stayed focused with one stage, a lineup that made sense, and a flow that kept people grounded in the music. From the local names to the progressive house moments to the way the crowd stayed present throughout, it felt like something that had real thought behind it. Nothing felt rushed or added for show. If this was the first edition, it already set the tone for what could be built from here.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Airbeat One has grown vastly since its debut in 2002 and this year for its 22nd 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 8th – July 12th 2026 with The Netherlands as its theme. Make sure your calendar is clear.
You can learn more about Airbeat One through their socials below:
Check out some of our articles on Airbeat One below:
Subscribe to our Newsletter
New EDM Friday returns with a fresh batch of tunes by Dimitri Vegas, David Guetta, Loreen FISHER, Oliver Heldens, and more.
New EDM Friday is back once again with fresh music from Dimitri Vegas, David Guetta, Loreen, FISHER, Oliver Heldens, EDX, WHIPPED CREAM, and more. This week’s roundup is overflowing with massive collabs, dancefloor-ready anthems, and genre-blurring heat that shows just how wide the EDM landscape has become.
Dimitri Vegas, David Guetta, Loreen – Pum Pum
Two dance music giants take an unexpected detour into drum & bass territory with ‘Pum Pum’, the first-ever DnB release from Dimitri Vegas and David Guetta. Featuring powerhouse Swedish vocalist Loreen, the track is a high-octane blend of rapid-fire percussion, fierce energy, and an unforgettable vocal hook. It’s bold, genre-bending, and marks a fresh chapter for all three artists involved.
FISHER, bbyclose – Blackberries
FISHER and bbyclose just dropped a serious contender for song of the summer with ‘Blackberries’, out now via CATCH & RELEASE. Built on a juicy rolling bassline, sun-soaked synths, and lush pads, the track delivers pure summer euphoria. bbyclose brings a catchy, confident vocal that seals the deal. Already rinsed at FISHER’s [UNVRS] residency in Ibiza and festivals like Electric Forest and Solidays, ‘Blackberries’ is playful, punchy, and primed to dominate global dancefloors all season long.
Oliver Heldens x Poppy Baskcomb – Heart Cry
Oliver Heldens taps into a deeper, more emotional register with ‘Heart Cry’, a melodic techno-meets-trance collaboration with rising UK vocalist Poppy Baskcomb. Out now on Heldeep Records, the track blends cinematic sound design with haunting vocals, creating a slow-burning tension that feels both intimate and expansive. Following a massive global tour and continued momentum as both Oliver Heldens and HI-LO, this release highlights his evolving artistry and ability to surprise while still moving dancefloors.
EDX – Moyo
Swiss house icon EDX returns with ‘Moyo’, a powerful, rhythm-driven single that blends his signature progressive style with tribal-inspired textures and deep club grooves. Out now via PinkStar Recordings, the track’s title, meaning “heart” in several South African languages, perfectly reflects its emotional and percussive core. From immersive, hypnotic builds to a driving drop built for late-night floors, ‘Moyo’ captures both movement and meaning. As EDX celebrates the 25th anniversary of his influential Sirup Music imprint, this release proves he’s still innovating, evolving, and shaping the global house scene with every beat.
WHIPPED CREAM – collide
WHIPPED CREAM unleashes collide, a genre-bending festival anthem that pushes her sonic vision to bold new heights. Out now via Monstercat, the track opens with haunting vocals, delivered by WHIPPED CREAM herself, before escalating into a euphoric drop packed with pulsating bass, rapid hi-hats, and a futuristic Eurodance edge. It’s raw, emotional, and high-energy all at once, showcasing her rare ability to blend powerful songwriting with leftfield electronic production. Following recent standouts like ‘never mine’ and ‘u don’t just wanna die’, collide cements WHIPPED CREAM’s status as one of the most innovative voices in modern dance music.
Honorable mentions:
1991 x Mugatu x Mali-Koa – Love Is the Answer
999999999, Rian Wood, Angel Cannon – Trinity
Above & Beyond – Bigger Than All of Us (LP)
Alan Walker x FAANGS – Heartbreak Melody
Alok x Tomorrowland Music 2025 EP
Argy x MEDUZA ft. PollyAnna – Melodia
Audien ft. Rory Hope – Lose It All
Avicii – Let’s Ride Away (Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman Mix)
AXMO x Gammer x Robin White – Angel Eyes
Calvin Harris ft Clementine Douglas – Blessings (Cassian remix)
Cash Only, Patrick Meeks, Holly Ellison – Rotation
Chapter V – Execute
Dillon Francis, Marten Horger – B2U EP
Excision, Sullivan King – Encore
Firebeatz – It’s Time
GATTÜSO x Carla Morrison – Abrazarte
Gorgon City – Loveless
Hypaton x Henri PFR x Norma Jean Martine – Outta My Head
Jonas Blue x Malive – Edge of Desire
Jordan Grace, Timcee – Haunting Me
Justin Prime, Sidney Samson & Jaxx & Vega – Thunderbolt (Jaxx & Vega Remix)
Klangkarussell, Senes, GIVVEN – Sun Went Down, Sky Went Dark
Korolova, Usyk, Artem Pivovarov – Fight For Life
Kris Kross Amsterdam, André Hazes Jr., Tabitha – Ze Komt Uit Amsterdam (LNY TNZ Remix)
liquidfive x Dario Rodriguez x KLEPTO – On and On
Lucas & Steve – Wasting Time
Mark Knight, Roland Clark – Televised
MATHAME – Love Somebody
MatricK – We Are The Universe
MOTi, Tuhasté – No Wahala
Nicky Romero x Barmuda – Fade Away
RayRay, Derlow, Jebroer – Go Insane
Seven Lions, Quackson, Grabbitz – Take Me to My Grave
Sonny Fodera x Jazzy – All This Time
Subculture – Starting Point
Swanky Tunes, Valexx – Retiranted
Tensnake, Abi Flynn – Mercy
THEMBA & &lez – Spine
The Rocketman, SHVDZ – All Night
Tom Enzy, Mc Delux – Favela Tribal
Topic x Mougleta x Vegedream – Albi
Vessbroz x Ashley Zarah – Salam Shalom
Volkoder, LOVRA – No Worries & Shame
Yves V – V.I.P.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Tomorrowland 2025 info is confirmed as the festival is set to take place this weekend with two plans in place for what’s to come.
Tomorrowland info update has officially confirmed that the festival will proceed as planned on Friday, July 18, following a fire that affected the Mainstage area. Organizers outlined two potential scenarios depending on whether the Mainstage setup can be completed in time.
Scenario 1, the full festival grounds, including the Mainstage, will open for all attendees.
Scenario 2, DreamVille and the festival grounds will operate as separate zones, with Mainstage artists performing at DreamVille and DreamVille guests restricted from accessing the main festival grounds.
Regardless of the scenario, gates will open at 14:00 instead of the originally scheduled 12:00. Organizers assured fans that a program will be available for all ticket holders and anticipate the full grounds will reopen to everyone by Saturday at noon.
View this post on Instagram
Subscribe to our Newsletter
-
Must Read3 weeks agoTomorrowland Thailand Moves One Step Closer to Reality
-
Must Read4 weeks agoTomorrowland 2025 Set Times Announced
-
Must Read4 weeks agoCreamfields Asia 2025 Debuts In Bangkok
-
Must Read1 week agoPARISI And Fred Again.. Take Over Italy With New Tour
-
Editorial4 weeks agoEDM Festivals You Can’t Miss, July 2025
-
Must Read2 days agoTomorrowland Mainstage Catches Fire Just Days Before Festival
-
Editorial4 days ago20 Must-See Sets During Tomorrowland 2025
-
Must Read4 weeks agoDJ Mag Announces 2025 Top 100 Festivals