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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.
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New EDM Friday Oct 2 brings new music from Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, Solomun, Skepta, David Guetta, Tiësto, Tape B, and more.
New EDM Friday Oct 2 brings together new singles, album releases, collaborations, and remixes covering progressive house, techno, house, bass music, dubstep, and electronic dance. From Martin Garrix with This Dream of You to Dom Dolla, Solomun, and Skepta with DANGER DANGER, David Guetta and Jast with Mariô, Tiësto with Cleopard2000 and CH4YN on Hard To Be Around, and Tape B with Ghost in the Static, these are the tracks you should not miss on this week’s New EDM Friday.
Martin Garrix – This Dream of You
Martin Garrix releases This Dream of You, a new single featuring his own vocals. He first played the track at Tomorrowland, where it became one of his most requested IDs this year. The song keeps his melodic progressive sound, while placing his voice at the center. As a result, Martin Garrix opens New EDM Friday Oct 2 with a personal release led by his own vocals.
Dom Dolla, Solomun, Skepta – DANGER DANGER
Dom Dolla, Solomun, and Skepta come together on DANGER DANGER. The track pairs Skepta’s vocals with two major names in electronic music. It was tested across their Ibiza residencies this summer, including Dom Dolla at Hï Ibiza, Solomun +1 at Pacha, and Skepta’s Más Tiempo at Hï Ibiza. Later, Dom Dolla opened his sold-out Marvel Stadium show with the track. With DANGER DANGER, the three artists bring one of the week’s biggest collaborations into New EDM Friday Oct 2.
David Guetta & Jast – Mariô
David Guetta and Jast team up on Mariô. The track adds another major name pairing to this week’s releases. It follows David Guetta’s recent 2026 run, including You and I, Me and You with Hypaton. It also follows Somebody That I Used To Know with ARTBAT and Gotye. For Jast, the release places his name beside one of dance music’s biggest artists. With Mariô, David Guetta and Jast bring a direct dance release into New EDM Friday Oct 2.
Tiesto ft. Cleopard2000 & CH4YN – Hard To Be Around
Tiesto teams up with Cleopard2000 and CH4YN on Hard To Be Around. The track had already been heard in his recent live and radio sets. First, it appeared in Tiësto’s Prismatic 028 episode in July. Later, it appeared in setlists from Silverworks Island, Breakaway Festival, and Portola Music Festival. With Hard To Be Around, Tiesto, Cleopard2000, and CH4YN bring a live-tested dance release into New EDM Friday Oct 2.
Tape B – Ghost in the Static (Album)
Tape B releases Ghost in the Static, his debut album and a 12-track project inspired by classic dubstep and the UKF era. The album features Zaytoven on Signature Sound, Effin on I’ll Never Know, and Dani King on Underneath Your Skin. Across the project, he covers heavy low-end, melodic writing, hip-hop influence, and nostalgic bass textures. The release also follows sold-out headline shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Salt Shed, Shrine Expo Hall, Echostage, and The Armory. With Ghost in the Static, Tape B brings his first full album into New EDM Friday Oct 2.
Honorable Mentions:
Alison Wonderland & WINK – RESCUE U
BLR — Move It On ft. Lou
CHARMUR – Touch Me
Chris Lorenzo & Chromeo – Fancy Footwork
D.O.D & Armand van Helden feat. Sam Harper — Twice as Nice
ERAN (Eran Hersh), GrooveGeneration, Terri B! – Say My Name
Ewan McVicar x DART – Rollercoaster
Franky Rizardo – Marido Dansa
Hardwell & Maddix – AI CARALHO
John Summit & Absolutely – Don’t Believe It (GRiZ Remix)
Justus — Open Wide (feat. DJ Hyperactive)
KSHMR — Bonfire
L¥O & Dead Prez – Bigger Than
Lilly Palmer & Caroline Roxy – Unite The Universe
Linds – Destiny
Mojave Grey – Rendezvous
MORTEN & KREAM – Serotonin
Nil Martorell & John White — Find My Light
Nitro Fun & dnvn & Nito-Onna — if you wanna love me
Obskür – Speechless
Oliver Heldens & Will Clarke — Lost In Music
R3HAB, ARTBAT – Dramma
Raphi – Club Phi EP
Scorz — Stay Close / This Is Where It Starts
Tungevaag — RARE
Uberjak’d & The Rocketman — Disclaimer
Who Else & Zagitar – Voltage
Stream all the new music on Spotify and Audiomack to hear the full New EDM Friday playlist.
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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.
Credit: David Dumitru
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.
Credit: David Dumitru
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.
Credit: David Dumitru
‘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.
Credit: David Dumitru
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.
Credit: David Dumitru
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.
Credit: David Dumitru
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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