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Tomorrowland Foundation Grows Global Impact with New School in South Africa

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Marco Di
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Tomorrowland Foundation
Tomorrowland Foundation

A new creative space is set to provide children and young people in Langrug with access to music, dance, and art, while offering a safe environment where they can grow, express themselves, and dream bigger.

Tomorrowland Foundation officially opened its fourth Music & Arts School in the Langrug community, located just outside Franschhoek in South Africa’s Western Cape.

The initiative is the result of a unique collaboration between the Tomorrowland Foundation and the Langrug Community Centre (LCC), creating a dedicated hub where children and youngsters can learn, create, perform, and explore their creativity.

Following the opening of earlier Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts Schools in Nepal, India and Brazil, the Langrug school marks the Foundation’s first Music & Arts School on the African continent. The project further strengthens the Foundation’s long-term commitment to empowering vulnerable children and youngsters through music, dance, art and creative education.

Tomorrowland school Africa
Tomorrowland Foundation

A Community built on resilience and full of potential

The Langrug Community Centre is located in the heart of Langrug, a growing informal settlement on the outskirts of Franschhoek. Langrug is home to thousands of residents and is shaped by daily challenges such as poverty, unemployment and limited access to essential services. Yet it is also a community full of strength, creativity, ambition, and untapped potential.

What began in 2012 as a simple soup kitchen has evolved into a community-driven hub of hope and opportunity. Today, LCC provides practical support through food initiatives, education, skills development, and employment-focused activities, helping individuals and families build more self-sufficient and meaningful lives.

While the centre is open to all members of the community, it places particular emphasis on empowering children and youngsters, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the tools and opportunities needed to shape a brighter future.

Empowering Dreams Through Music & Arts

With Tomorrowland Foundation‘s support, the LCC is now taking a major step forward. The new Music & Arts School has been built in the heart of the community as a fully dedicated space for creative expression, learning and personal growth.

The state-of-the-art facility covers more than 400 square meters, spread over two floors and complemented by an open terrace. Built with modular units, the school consists of fully equipped classroom spaces designed specifically for music, dance, visual arts, reading and other forms of creative expression.

Every afternoon, the school will offer a structured after-school program for children and youngsters aged 6 to 16. By introducing them to creativity in a safe, inspiring and structured environment, the program aims to strengthen self-esteem and stimulate talent.

Over the next few years, LCC aims to gradually expand the program and grow towards a daily capacity of up to 600 children and youngsters. The lessons will be supported by a team of teachers, artists and facilitators, with a strong ambition to involve and train these people from within the Langrug community itself.

In this way, the school will not only create opportunities for children, but also contribute to community ownership.

Tomorrowland Foundation Music and Arts School Africa

A Long-Term Vision for Growth

Until now, the Langrug Community Centre has primarily focused on early childhood development for children aged 1 to 5, while also creating opportunities for youth choir and dance groups. The opening of the Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts School allows the centre to broaden its reach and create a continuous development pathway for children as they grow older.

This expansion reflects a long-term vision: to support children not only in their earliest years, but throughout their formative development into confident, creative and resilient individuals. Through music and the arts, the school will offer children and youngsters a place where they are seen, heard and encouraged to dream beyond the limits of their daily circumstances.

Driven by a devoted team

A project of this scale can only be realised through the passion and unbridled commitment of the people behind it. The Langrug Community Centre is led by a devoted local team that works every day to respond to the needs of the community, turning practical support into long-term opportunity.

Janet Johnson, Founder and Coordinator, leads the centre’s initiatives, fundraising efforts, and partnerships. Driven by a deep commitment to Langrug, she plays a central role in keeping the centre connected to the community it serves.

Nasiphi Notoza, Tour and Administration Manager, oversees the township tours, manages administration and ensures smooth daily operations at the centre.

Bhura Balangile, Feeding Scheme Coordinator, ensures that the feeding program provides nutritious meals to children and vulnerable adults on Saturdays and during school holidays.

Kathleen Aerts and Steven van Hoof are closely involved as driving forces, supporters, and international ambassadors for the Langrug Community Centre. Kathleen, a Belgian singer, presenter and former member of K3, has been living in South Africa with Steven and their family for several years.

Together, they use their platform, network and strong connection with South Africa to attract attention, resources and long-term support for Langrug. Steven also played a key role in securing and restoring the centre’s building when its future was at risk, helping safeguard its role for generations to come.

Alleanza brings together Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry and Atila Derin for “Wala Milyon”

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Marco Di
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Ryan Arnold Wala Milyon
Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry, Atila Derin -Wala Milyon

Alleanza brings together Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry and Atila Derin for “Wala Milyon”, a direct, club-focused release that draws on each artist’s individual lane without losing clarity.

Built around rolling tribal percussion and a sharp, expressive Arabic vocal, the track leans into repetition and control. The vocal sits front and center, carrying the record through its peaks without the need for overworked arrangement. There’s a restraint to it that works in its favor, giving DJs something reliable but still distinctive.

Ryan Arnold arrives off the back of high-profile collaborations with HUGEL and R3HAB, alongside a busy touring schedule that’s taken him from Ministry of Sound to international festival stages.

Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry, Atila Derin
Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry, Atila Derin

Acid Harry continues a consistent run of charting releases on labels like Toolroom and Glasgow Underground, with a sound that’s firmly rooted in peak-time sets. Atila Derin adds a more melodic sensibility, shaped by his early start in music and influences from Istanbul’s evolving house scene.

“Wala Milyon” fits neatly into Alleanza’s evolving sound, with a clear focus on tracks that translate quickly in the club.

Listen to the track below.

Hot Since 82 transforms Adam Ten & Asulin’s recent hit ‘Warawara’ on Hot Creations

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Marco Di
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Hot Since 82 japan

Hot Since 82 steps up to remix ‘Warawara’, the first-time collaboration between Adam Ten and Asulin that originally dropped on Hot Creations in March of this year.

Bringing his signature blend of deep grooves, hypnotic rhythm, and dancefloor intuition, the reinterpretation brings a record made for peak-time play, amplifying its emotive energy and club-ready drive.

Here’s what Hot Since 82 had to say:

“I stepped in and added my touch to a serious record by my friend Adam Ten. Rolling bass, relentless pressure – this thing builds and builds until it owns the room. 4AM. Lights low. System high. Enjoy the vibe.” 

Over the past decade, Hot Since 82 has established himself as a defining voice in modern house, releasing acclaimed LPs including ‘8-track’ and ‘Recovery’, which together have amassed over 30 million streams.

Regularly featured on BBC Radio 1 with an endless stream of Essential New Tune and Hottest Record in the World accolades, and a staple at major festivals from Glastonbury to Coachella, he has also held notable Ibiza residencies at Pacha, Space, and Amnesia.

With a sound and influence built on emotive, groove-led house, he’s a rare example of an artist who connects deeply with dancefloor audiences worldwide.

Adam Ten & Asulin Warawara Hot Since 82 remix
Adam Ten & Asulin – Warawara Hot Since 82 remix

Adam Ten and Asulin’s original ‘Warawara’ immediately captured attention with its hypnotic energy and forward momentum, blending Adam’s precise, evolving rhythms with Asulin’s melodic vocals.

With Hot Since 82’s remix, the track now takes on renewed vitality, becoming a club-ready tool for DJs while retaining the emotional core of the original, once again highlighting Hot Creations’ commitment to fostering connections between voices and innovators in house music.

Listen and pre-order below!

AMØK Mallorca Announces Epic Festival Showcases For 2026

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Alex Gelevski
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AMØK Mallorca has confirmed a series of major festival collaborations for summer 2026 that expand its programme with world renowned brands, DJs and large-scale takeovers.

Following a strong start to the season including a sold-out Jackie‘s showcase with Claptone in April, the award-winning venue is continuing its run of partnerships with some of electronic music’s most established event concepts.

These collaborations build on the club’s previously announced spring programme and continue to mark it out as the leading venue in Mallorca and an essential alternative to Ibiza.

May sees the legendary D&B Allstars arrive on the 3rd, bringing its high-energy drum & bass sound to the island, before Drumcode takes over from May 8th to 10th. The multi-day showcase features a heavyweight techno lineup including Adam Beyer, Joris Voorn, Eli Brown, Pan-Pot b2b Alan Fitzpatrick, Kasia and more.

The festival offerings continue into June with trance icon Paul van Dyk bringing his MADE FOR MORE concept to the venue on June 25th, followed by Frequency Festival across June 27th and 28th. That event features names such as taste making tech house favorites and disrupters, Jamie Jones, Prospa and Max & Luke Dean.

These collaborations reflect AMØK‘s ongoing strategy to position itself as a key hub for international electronic music brands on the island. As well as this, AMØK will host Shimza for a 3-date residency on Thursdays from late July, bringing his signature “Afro-tech” sound to the club.

Since opening, the venue has combined high-spec production with a dual indoor-outdoor setup that has placed it firmly on the map for both top tier artists and serious electronic music lovers from the wider European club circuit.

AMØK‘s 2026 season is set to be its best yet with this unrivalled mix of festival-level experiences in an immersive club environment.

Festival Showcases:

May 3rd D&B All Stars

May 8,9,10th Drumcode featuring: Eli Brown, Joel Mull, Mark Reeve, Pan Pot B2B Alan Fitzpatrick, Wehbba, Charles D, Joris Voorn, Tini Gessler, Adam Beyer B2B Bart Skils, Genesi and Kasia.

June 25th Paul Van Dyk’s MADE FOR MORE Festival

27th & 28th of June Frequency Festival featuring Jamie Jones, Max & Luke Dean, Prospa and more

Why Festival Welfare Has Become as Important as the Lineup

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Andry Bosk
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The summer is awash with amazing festivals, catering to music tastes across the spectrum and attracting attendees from all walks of life. What ties these events together is a deep-seated shift in how people approach safety, so rather than seeing big gatherings as a place to go wild and worry about wellness later, we’re seeing an opposite demand from festivalgoers.

Our obsession with festival welfare, often elevated above paying attention to who’s on the lineup, takes a few forms. So, let’s talk about the main reasons behind the change, and what organizers are doing to accommodate it.

Support Without Judgement

There’s a common impression that younger people today aren’t as interested in alcohol and illegal drugs as their elders were at their age. However, that’s being eroded over time as Gen Z gets a little more disposable income. More than that, it’s a case of the choice of party substance changing, so while ecstasy and MDMA once ruled the roost, today it’s ketamine that dominates in many social settings, including festivals.

The demand for effective ketamine detox reflects this, although this is more of a post-festival option. For those looking for support during a major event, being able to access on-site support for the negative side effects of narcotics is a selling point. Most importantly, these services must be judgment-free, because otherwise, they might dissuade those who need them from reaching out.

Sanctuary In the Chaos

Mental health awareness is a staple of the modern world, and recognizing the needs of neurodivergent festival attendees has become another must for any event that wants to sell as many tickets as possible. Even something as simple as a chill-out tent, a long-standing staple of the festival scene, might not be enough. We’re now seeing more events adding specific sanctuaries with on-call mental health workers capable of soothing those in the throes of a crowd-induced crisis.

On top of that, safe spaces that anyone can retreat to, regardless of their needs, are being offered in part to rehabilitate the imperfect reputation festivals have for protecting their more vulnerable fans. Again, it’s a process of giving people access to services that are actually useful, and aren’t just about selling more alcohol, food, or merch.

Hygiene as a Basic Right

Last but not least, festival welfare must now encompass not just a greater volume of basic amenities to keep attendees feeling clean and fresh, but also higher-quality amenities, rather than a bare minimum that is poorly maintained.

Toilets and shower blocks that get regularly cleaned and actually work around the clock, rather than being completely disgusting and/or non-functional, make all the difference. And social media is partly to blame, because most people want to be Insta-ready at any point, rather than descending into goblin mode for days on end.

All this combines to make festival welfare the watchword of popular events at the moment. Music fans will look out for those that strive to keep them safe while still delivering killer lineups, and organizers have a duty of care they can’t sidestep.

Pan-Pot Emerges With Modern Remix Of Classic Track ‘Pacific Dance’

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Marco Di
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Pan-Pot have teamed with State of House for a new remix of the 1993 classic track ‘Pacific Dance’, out now on their rising label imprint HUMAN.

Drawn in, they shaped it into Pacific Dance: a hypnotic, tide-like groove driven by low-end pressure, crisp percussion, and a sense of constant motion. Subtle at first, then all-consuming, it’s a track built for full immersion.

Released as HUMAN007, the record continues the expansion of HUMAN – Pan-Pot’s evolving platform bridging label and global event series.

Launched as a new chapter in their journey, HUMAN channels raw techno energy into something more emotional, warm, and deeply connected, pushing beyond trends to place feeling back at the center of the dancefloor.

Pan-Pot Pacific Dance
Pan-Pot – Pacific Dance

Speaking about the release, Pan-Pot have shared more on the remix creation:

“Late one night, somewhere between a drifting cargo signal and a forgotten island rave, Pan-Pot and State of House reportedly intercepted a rhythm echoing across the Pacific Ocean. No source. No coordinates. Just a pulse moving steadily beneath the surface, like the ocean itself had learned how to dance.

Drawn to it, they followed the signal. What they found was not a location, but a phenomenon. Low frequencies rolling like tides. Percussion hitting like distant storms. A groove so hypnotic it reportedly altered the direction of at least one shipping route and caused a small group of dolphins to synchronize perfectly on the drop.”

Composed of Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix, Pan-Pot have spent over a decade at the forefront of global techno, known for their groove-driven productions and commanding DJ sets.

The HUMAN event series took to being hosted in cities last year including Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Netherlands, alongside the official Street Parade afterparty in Zurich.

The pair are set to perform internationally across cities and festivals in summer, including Paris (Kilomètre25), Berlin (Cassiopeia) Barcelona (INPUT), Forbidden Forest, Drumcode, and 909 Festival in Amsterdam.

Listen to the track below.

Astral Plane Festival Announces Full Lineup and Day-by-Day Schedule

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Metodi Gogovski
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Astral Plane Festival

Astral Plane: Total Eclipse Festival announces the day splits for its inaugural edition and adds four more names to the bill.

The festival will take place August 10th, 11th and 12th, just one hour from Madrid at La Pinilla Mountain Resorts in the Sierra Ayllón Mountain Range, Segovia, Spain. A location strategically chosen for the best views of the astronomical event – the first total solar eclipse to cross Europe this century.

The four new additions to the lineup are Chicago legend Chez Damier, Dutch techno force MARRØN, Marseille’s Matt Sassari and finally, rising Madrid-based DJ LAIA.

Astral Plane Festival 2026 Lineup
Astral Plane Festival 2026 Lineup

The Eclipse Sets

Keen to transform the celestial phenomenon into a transcendent cultural experience, the festival will be anchored by a centerpiece eclipse set aligned with the moment of totality.

Taking place on the main Eclipse Stage, custom built for the occasion and positioned for the perfect view of the eclipse over the horizon at an altitude of 1500m – and who better to take charge than Detroit techno founding father Kevin Saunderson. Kevin will play a 4-hour set (8pm-12am) crafted specifically for this unique moment and that will include the exact moment of totality at 20:31.

Before Kevin’s set there will also be a partial eclipse set from Irish house favorite Mano Le Tough (6pm – 8pm).

Elsewhere across the three days; Berlin icon Ellen Allien, Detroit electro pioneer DJ Stingray 313, British techno legend Luke Slater, the fierce and uncompromising Ben Sims, German techno powerhouse Lilly Palmer, Berlin’s Gerd Janson – one of the world’s most respected selectors, techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber, plus Dutch house maestro Ferreck Dawn. Or:la, Dense & Pika, Eli Escobar, Jen Cardini, Eris Drew and Marie Madeleine round out a bill that spans the full breadth of house and techno.

Further Spanish representatives include homegrown hero Coyu, and a whole host of further Madrid talent like Pushmann, Hermética, José, Riviani, Anso and Deceit. The international underground is represented by Georgian selector Salome, Japanese DJ Riria, Italian house craftsman Black Loops, Munich collective Toy Tonics, and other rising names Ammara, Urumi, DJ Fuckoff, Dr Dak and Santiago complete the lineup.

More on Astral Plane, the Total Solar Eclipse, and La Pinilla:

On August 12th 2026 for those standing in the path of totality, day will become night, stars will appear in the sky, and the sun’s corona will emerge as a white halo around the black disk of the moon.

Astral Plane searched for a location in the path of totality with a high chance of clear skies, the capacity to welcome 10,000 attendees, and a main stage positioned to frame the performances in a picturesque moment during the eclipse.

La Pinilla Mountain Resort meets all of these criteria, with an 80% chance of clear skies, a 12,000-capacity main stage with the sun as a backdrop, and a history of hosting multi-day music festivals on the mountain and in town.

La Pinilla Mountain Resort
La Pinilla Mountain Resort

The music will be spread across three stages:

The Eclipse Stage: the main stage, for the festival’s biggest acts.

The Mountaintop Stage: on a plateau overlooking Sierra Ayllón, accessible by ski lift or hiking.

The Starship Stage: for the festival’s up-and-coming acts.

During the day there will also be talks and workshops on the eclipse’s scientific and societal significance held prior to the musical programming – details to be announced soon.

Astral Plane is conceived as a roaming festival, built to follow the shadow of the moon wherever it falls. Beyond this summer, the next editions will follow the 2027 eclipse crossing Southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and then 2028’s eclipse over Australia.

La Pinilla Mountain Resort
La Pinilla Mountain Resort

One ticket, one tree

For every ticket sold, the festival will plant a tree in La Pinilla or its surrounding nature reserves. The festival exists because of this landscape, the mountains that frame the eclipse, the clear skies, and the natural amphitheater of the Sierra de Ayllón. This commitment ensures the festival gives back to the environment that makes it possible.

Astral Plane: Total Eclipse Festival 2026 tickets are available HERE.

Check out the full Day-by-Day schedule below!

Interview: Water Bear on Global Growth, Awards, and the Future Rave Sound

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Metodi Gogovski
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Water Bear DJ
Water Bear

We sat down with Water Bear to talk about his growing presence in the global electronic music scene, his award-winning productions, and the direction of his sound. Blending future rave, techno, and melodic elements, Water Bear is steadily building momentum through international releases and recognition across multiple platforms.

From recent releases to competition success, he shared insight into his journey so far and what lies ahead.

Check out the full interview below!

Can you introduce yourself and your musical background?

Hi, I’m Water Bear, an electronic music producer specializing in future rave and techno. My work focuses on combining high-energy festival elements with melodic and emotional structures, aiming to create music that resonates with audiences worldwide through global streaming platforms and international releases.

Your recent track “Future Harmony” has attracted attention. Can you tell us more about it?

“Future Harmony” represents my approach to blending powerful electronic drops with emotional melodies. The track combines future rave and progressive house influences, designed for both large festival environments and global streaming audiences.

You have released music through multiple labels. Can you tell us about your experience?

I have released music through various international labels across Europe and North America, including labels connected to major industry groups such as Sony Music and Warner Music.

These collaborations have enabled my music to reach a global audience and expand my presence in the international electronic music scene, with music distributed globally across major streaming platforms such as Spotify.

You have received recognition in several competitions. Can you tell us more about your achievements?

Yes, I have received multiple international composition awards across different competitions. These include two Third Prize awards at the Nordic Scandinavian International Composition Competition (2026), two Second Prizes at the Franz Schubert International Composition Competition (2026), as well as the Excellence Award at the Dany Award International Electronic Music Competition.

In addition, I have been selected as a finalist in competitions such as the IEMC International Electronic Music Competition and the Music China International Electronic Music Competition, and also achieved first prize in a collaborative category at the Mount Taishan Chinese College Students Music Production Competition.

These achievements can be verified through official competition sources and reflect consistent international acknowledgment of my work and my development as an electronic music producer.

How would you describe your musical style?

My style sits at the intersection of future rave, techno, and progressive house. I focus on combining strong rhythmic energy with melodic storytelling, aiming to create music that works both on global festival stages and across international streaming platforms.

What are your plans for the future?

Moving forward, I plan to continue releasing music through international labels and further expand my presence in the global electronic music industry. I am also exploring new directions that integrate cinematic elements with electronic production to reach wider international audiences.

As his sound continues to evolve across genres and platforms, Water Bear is steadily positioning himself within the global electronic landscape. With a growing list of releases, international recognition, and a clear artistic direction, his focus remains on expanding both his reach and creative scope in the years ahead.

Explore his music below!

Astral Plane Festival Debuts in Spain for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

By
Marco Di
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Astral Plane Festival

Astral Plane: Total Eclipse Festival is a brand-new festival taking place this summer in the mountains of Segovia, Spain with a program aligned with Spain’s 2026 total solar eclipse.

The festival’s inaugural edition will take place one hour from Madrid at La Pinilla Mountain Resorts in the Sierra Ayllón Mountain Range – strategically chosen for the best views of the astronomical event.

The Eclipse Set

Astral Plane Festival will be anchored by a centerpiece eclipse set aligned with the moment of totality. Keen to transform the celestial phenomenon into a transcendent cultural experience, who better to take charge than Detroit techno founding father Kevin Saunderson.

Kevin will play a 4-hour set, crafted specifically for this unique moment with the eclipse framed behind him – a truly once in a lifetime moment. But before then there’s a whole host of talent to get the party started with some of electronic music’s finest taking to the stages.

One of the scene’s most enduring and important figures Berlin icon Ellen Allien brings her electrifying performance to the festival, plus; Detroit electro pioneer DJ Stingray 313, British techno legend Luke Slater, the fierce and uncompromising Ben Sims, German techno powerhouse Lilly Palmer, Berlin’s Gerd Janson – one of the world’s most respected selectors, Irish house favorite Mano Le Tough, techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber, and Dutch house maestro Ferreck Dawn.

Or:la, Dense & Pika, Eli Escobar, Jen Cardini, Eris Drew and Marie Madeleine round out a bill that spans the full breadth of house and techno.

Spanish representatives include homegrown hero Coyu, while the international underground is further represented by Georgian selector Salome, Japanese DJ Riria, Italian house craftsman Black Loops, Munich collective Toy Tonics, and rising names Ammara, Urumi, DJ Fuckoff, Anso, Deceit, Dr Dak, Hermetica, Jose Pushmann, Riviani and Santi complete the lineup.

Astral Plane: Total Eclipse Festival
Astral Plane Festival Lineup

The music will be spread across three stages:

The Eclipse Stage: the main stage, for the festival’s biggest acts.
The Mountaintop Stage: on a plateau overlooking Sierra Ayllón, accessible by ski lift or hiking.
The Starship Stage: for the festival’s up-and-coming acts.

During the day there will also be talks and workshops on the eclipse’s scientific and societal significance held prior to the musical programming – details tbc.

More on Astral Plane, the Total Solar Eclipse, and La Pinilla:

The August 12th 2026 total solar eclipse will be the first total solar eclipse to cross Europe this century. For those standing in the path of totality, day will become night, stars will appear in the sky, and the sun’s corona will emerge as a white halo around the black disk of the moon.

Astral Plane searched for a location in the path of totality with a high chance of clear skies on the day of totality, the capacity to welcome 10,000 attendees across three days of programming, and a main stage positioned to frame the Wednesday performances in a picturesque moment during the eclipse.

La Pinilla Mountain Resort
La Pinilla Mountain Resort

La Pinilla Mountain Resort meets all of these criteria, with an 80% chance of clear skies, a 12,000-capacity main stage with the sun as a backdrop, and a history of hosting multi-day music festivals on the mountain (Zamna Festival) and in town (Huercasa Country Festival).

Camping and glamping options will be available onsite. The towns of Riaza and surrounding areas offer various accommodation options, from camping to hotels and B&Bs. La Pinilla and Riaza are only an hour’s drive from Madrid, so attendees will also have the option to stay in Madrid, take a bus from Madrid to Riaza, and take a shuttle from Riaza to the festival grounds.

Astral Plane is conceived as a roaming festival, built to follow the shadow of the moon wherever it falls. Beyond this summer, the next editions plan to follow the 2027 eclipse crossing Southern Spain, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and then 2028’s eclipse over Australia.

La Pinilla Mountain Resort
La Pinilla Mountain Resort

One ticket, one tree

For every ticket sold, we’ll plant a tree in La Pinilla or its surrounding nature reserves. The festival exists because of this landscape, the mountains that frame the eclipse, the clear skies, and the natural amphitheater of the Sierra de Ayllón. This commitment ensures the festival gives back to the environment that makes it possible.

Tickets from €165 on sale now.

Alok makes Hellbent Records debut with stacked two-track EP ‘My Own Thang’

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Marco Di
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alok

Hellbent Records welcomes an unexpected name for its next statement as GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian music superstar Alok steps onto the imprint for the first time with ‘My Own Thang’, a collaboration-led EP that aligns with the label’s surging global presence.

One of the biggest names in electronic music, Alok’s arrival continues a shift in his sound, trading mainstage scale for club-focused cuts that align with Hellbent’s identity.

With a career spanning over a decade, the Brazilian DJ/producer has achieved milestones few can match – from surpassing a billion Spotify streams to performing to record-breaking crowds of 1 million or more around the world.

Now, he channels that experience into a dancefloor-driven two-track package alongside a cast of international talent, aligning with the sound that has propelled Hellbent to the forefront of the scene.

‘My Own Thang (To The Beat)’ opens the EP, a bustling collaboration alongside Nigerian-born Hip-House queen Sophiegrophy and Walker & Royce. Known for her sharp vocals and genre-blurring approach, Sophiegrophy rejoins Walker & Royce, the acclaimed US duo behind a wealth of influential releases on labels such as Dirtybird, Hot Creations, and Relief.

Alok My Own Thang
Alok – My Own Thang EP

The result is a direct, high-impact record between the four talents built on bold vocal presence, tight percussion, and simmering club pressure.

On the flip, ‘Grip Slippin’ sees Alok link with rising Brazilian InntRaw, who returns to the label following his breakout Beatport #1 collaboration with Cloonee ‘Stephanie’ and subsequent solo release ‘Night Hustle’. Together, the pair lock into a growling and driving groove loaded with energy, built on hooky vocals and a bassline that hits hard and heavy.

Marking a significant crossover moment, the EP highlights both Alok’s versatility and Hellbent’s expanding global reach, while also further strengthening the label’s ever-growing Brazilian contingent – another statement of intent from an imprint taking control in 2026.

Listen to the tracks below.

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