After dominating the Spotify’s Global Viral charts at #1 for 9 days straight, Mwaki has taken the world by storm. Currently #26 on Global Shazam charts with over 650k+ worldwide Shazams the song is spreading like wildfire and caught the attention of the top DJs in the world!
“Mwaki” is the latest worldwide viral record from Brazilian DJ and producer Zerb and Kenyan vocalist Sofiya Nzau who sang beautiful vocals in the Kenyan tribal language of Kikuyu. Zerb and Sofiya collaborating is a mix of cultures that engage the audiences across the globe, proving that music is a universal language.
Legendary DJ and producer, Tiesto fell in love with “Mwaki” and released it just in time for New Year’s Eve to kick off 2024!
Here’s what Zerb had to say about Tiesto‘s VIP Mix:
“Tiesto has always been one of my biggest inspirations since I started producing 11 years ago at 15. He is a legend. Having him create his own version of one of my songs is completely unbelievable. This remix is a surreal moment for me!”
Germany’s renowned Sea You Festival is set to make a splash from July 19th to July 21st, 2024. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Tunisee near Freiburg, this idyllic setting provides the perfect escape to bask in the summer sun, inhale fresh air, and immerse oneself in one of the world’s finest soundtracks.
The upcoming edition boasts an impressive lineup featuring acclaimed artists such as 999999999, Adam Beyer, Fisher, Boris Brejcha, Boys Noize, Charlie Sparks B2b Parfait, Dax J, Dom Dolla, Hugel, Kobosil, I Hate Models, Len Faki, Lilly Palmer, Pan-Pot, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), Rodriguez Jr. (Live), Shlømo, Worakls Orchestra, and many more.
As one of Germany’s premier electronic music festivals,Sea You Festivalhas earned a reputation for delivering an unparalleled experience. The festival’s “Beach Republic” setting at Lake Tunisee provides an ultimate summer ambiance, offering water sports and various lake-centric activities. Attendees and artists alike embark on a pilgrimage to revel in a weekend filled with bathing, dancing, laughter, and an exceptional soundtrack, creating unforgettable memories under the warm sun.
Sea You Festival
Featuring three campsites and seven stages, the festival showcases over 150 acts, including top international performers and the hottest DJs in the scene. Positioned directly on the swimming lake, Sea You Festival invites attendees to enjoy both the water and dance floor, providing a unique experience of chilling by the water with a scenic view of the Black Forest along 1 km of beachfront around Lake Tunisee.
Prepare for an immersive journey where music, nature, and celebration converge for an extraordinary weekend at Sea You Festival 2024.
In 2024, the highly anticipated BEONIX Music Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Cyprus, attracting a daily crowd of over 5000 attendees from all around the world.
Scheduled to take place from September 20 to 22, this unmissable event will feature headlining performances by the legendary Fatboy Slim and the renowned Claptone. The festival’s lineup is further enriched with captivating sets from Estella Boersma, the dynamic GHEIST in a live performance, alongside Teenage Mutants and Undercatt, ensuring a diverse and electrifying musical experience for all who attend.
BEONIX is a leading mix of art, music and culture that takes place in September and is recognized for its commitment to diverse musical experiences. It presents a selection of renowned artists at the esteemed ETKO venue in Limassol, Cyprus.
BEONIX offers an ideal blend of modern production technologies and captivating art installations, creating the perfect haven for individuals seeking to unite their passion for electronic music with a cultural journey. Spread across three distinct stages, the festival hosts an impressive lineup of 50 DJs, providing over 30 hours of immersive electronic music for attendees to revel in.
BEONIX 2024 lineup phase 1
The headlining act, Fatboy Slim, stands as a legendary icon in the realm of electronic music, boasting a career that spans multiple decades and has significantly shaped the industry. Renowned for chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, his presence guarantees a spectacle of real musical fireworks.
Alongside him, the enigmatic Claptone, known for his deep house delights and masked persona, is set to add an air of mystery to the festival. Joining this stellar lineup are Estella Boersma, GHEIST (live), Teenage Mutants, and Undercatt, each bringing their unique style to contribute to the festival’s commitment to providing a diverse and unforgettable musical experience.
Here’s what the organizers had to say about the festival:
“We adore our audience and strive to listen to their feedback. This year, we’ve taken into account the wishes of our visitors and will make the festival even more captivating. We will also focus on enhancing the venue, engaging more partners, and creating additional interactive experiences. So, we invite everyone to Cyprus to spend an incredible three days with us, dancing to the beats of our favourite DJs.”
Last year, the festival drew thousands of music lovers, with headliners Black Coffee, Paul Kalkbrenner, Stephan Bodzin, Maceo Plex, and Oliver Huntemann delivering electrifying performances. Building on this success, the 2024 edition promises even more excitement and innovation.
Legendary DJ and producer Tiësto joins forces with German duo FAST BOY, unveiling the dance-pop crossover hit ‘All My Life,’ available now on Musical Freedom, just for your listening pleasure!
Emboldened by anthemic Main Stage elements and warming, uplifting vocals, ‘All My Life’ is destined to be an international hit, offering a danceable experience with its synth rhythm and stutter-based drop that reflects the diverse influences shaping contemporary culture.
Listeners are invited to venture into uncharted sonic territories while still finding solace in the echoes of the familiar, striking a perfect balance between innovation and recognition.
Tiësto x FAST BOY – All My Life
“I’m very excited to kick off the new year with All My Life, a collaboration with FAST BOY on my own label Musical Freedom. I love this song, and it makes me feel happy! Hope you enjoy it as well!,”Tiësto says.
FAST BOY adds: “All My Life is the perfect song to start 2024 with a bang! We are so excited to work with Tiesto finally; he’s a legend, and combining our distinctive sound with an icon like him is an incredible milestone for us.”
Nils Hoffmann shares the next single, ‘Holding Me Back,’ from his forthcoming album ‘Running In A Dream.’ The single features vocals by Australian singer-songwriter The Kite String Tangle.
Molded by German electronic music culture and his own classical training, music has always been a part of Nils’ life. Embarking on his musical journey at the age of 16, Nils swiftly gained a wealth of experience to draw upon. To date, the 27-year-old producer has amassed over 120 million streams on his music catalog and performed at renowned venues, including Printworks London, the Brooklyn Mirage, and The Gorge Amphitheatre.
Nils’ forthcoming album, Running In A Dream, follows the release of his sophomore album, A Radiant Sign, which launched on Anjunadeep last year. The album achieved remarkable feats, amassing an impressive 24 million streams to date and gaining radio support from leading platforms, including BBC Radio 1, SiriusXM Chill, and KCRW.
It soared to the top spot on iTunes Dance charts upon release and quickly garnered support from artists including Maceo Plex, Joris Voorn, and Eelke Kleijn. Nils embarked on an extensive live tour to support the album, enthralling audiences across three continents at over 40 mesmerizing shows.
In his latest single, ‘Holding Me Back’, Nils combines The Kite String Tangle‘s warm vocals with interwoven synth melodies characteristic of Nils’ distinctive sound. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, The Kite String Tangle is a two-time Aria-nominated producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Throughout his impressive discography, which includes his recent album ‘Lustre,’ The Kite String Tangle has garnered praise from NME and Acid Stack, as well as making airways on Triple J and KCRW.
‘Running In A Dream’ features an illustrious array of collaborators, including Australian singer-songwriter Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Swedish producer Kasbo, British singer-songwriter Rae Morris, Brisbane-based producer and vocalist The Kite String Tangle, and Australian musician Dustin Tebbutt.
Drawing inspiration from industry heavyweights such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ólafur Arnalds, and Stephan Bodzin, Nils showcases his mastery of melodic house production throughout the album. From heartwarming synth leads to contemplative vocals, the high-calibre compositions of ‘Running In A Dream’ is a testament to the talents of the accomplished producer.
In tandem with the album release, Nils is embarking on a live tour spanning North America and Europe, with performances in cities including London, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto, as well as appearing at select Anjunadeep label showcases, including Anjunadeep Open Air: Bali.
“I‘m very happy to present this new record to everyone after working on it over the last few months. The album was inspired by my world travels and, of course, my home in Berlin. This is a very personal project to me and is a culmination of so many beautiful experiences I’ve had over the past year. I‘ve spent most of my downtime on tour to finish it, and I can’t wait for you all to hear it at home and at my shows.” – Nils Hoffmann
Rise Festival – the party on top of the world – has unveiled an action-packed aftermovie following its 2023 edition in Les Deux Alpes in December. The vid captures the cinematic sights of the stunning French resort in all its snow-covered mountain glory plus incredible scenes of skiers and snowboarders, both experienced and rookie.
Most importantly, this aftermovie opens the doors on party-jumping footage of the 7,000-strong, international crowd having it right off to a top-class lineup that included Bicep (DJ Set), Jungle (DJ Set), Sonny Fodera, Hybrid Minds, Hannah Laing, blk, Oden & Fatzo, Sammy Virji, Chris Stussy and more.
From raving 3000m up the mountain to a secret set by Sigma to the carnage of Bongos Bingo, or the cheese-coma-inducing Hommage au Fromage meal extravaganza – all set across 12 venues – this year’s Rise was one of the best yet.
For everyone experiencing serious FOMO after watching the aftermovie, there is some very good news. Tickets to Rise Festival 2024, taking place from 7th – 14th December in Les Deux Alpes, are now on sale.
Welcoming everyone from skiing beginners to seasoned snowboarders from over 45 countries, Rise Festivalis an adventure powered by a beating heart of the best electronic and live music. The 2024 lineup is yet to be announced but based on the 2023 bill which included some of the biggest names in dance music, it’s safe to say 10 Years of Rise will be one to remember.
Following a jam-packed 2023, David Guetta has set the tone for 2024 with a huge new Steve Aoki & KAAZE remix of ‘When We Were Young’, his hit single featuring GRAMMY-winning pop star Kim Petras.
‘When We Were Young’ is fast becoming another smash hit for the French mastermind, with nearly 30m global streams, 100k TikTok creations and Spotify chart rankings including #53 in Netherlands, #103 in Belgium, #139 in Finland, and #195 in France and Norway.
The track is sure to continue gaining traction with this new interpretation from the Grammy-nominated, globally renowned DJ Steve Aokiand Swedish producer KAAZE. The pair bring all of their party-rousing production heft to this remix, adding huge industrial synths and snare build ups to the original.
A futuristic banger that thematically looks to the past, ‘When We Were Young’ is a high BPM stormer crafted around a pitched-up interpolation of Supertramp’s classic ‘The Logical Song’, with Kim Petras providing nostalgic verses about the innocence of youth.
Italy’s celebrated Kappa FuturFestival returns on July 5, 2024 and today announces the first phase of artists confirmed to play.
Following the sell-out 10th Anniversary edition earlier this year Torino’s 3-day music festival is back for its 11th edition on July 5th 2024 at the iconic Parco Dora where it will once again welcome the biggest and best names in electronic music.
With too many highlights to mention, there’s some familiar faces returning along with some surprise additions making their first visit to Parco Dora. It wouldn’t be Kappa FuturFestival without mainstays like Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli, Seth Troxler and Tale Of Us who all return for 2024, plus the likes of favorites The Blessed Madonna, Nina Kraviz, Honey Dijon, Four Tet, Maceo Plex, Adam Beyer and Paco Osuna will all be on hand to bring the party. And making their festival debut: The multi-Grammy winning US DJ and producer Skrillex (going B2B with British post-dubstep DJ, Blawan). One of the most influential DJs of our time, Detroit’s pioneering Jeff Mills. The always excellent Bonobo (going B2B with Italy’s DJ Tennis) and finally the almighty Dutch superstar DJ Tiësto, who unbelievably has never played the festival before.
Kappa FuturFestival 2024 lineup phase 1
It’s already an unmissable list of names, and this is only Phase 1 of the lineup.
With 100,000 tickets sold and a complete sell-out Saturday & Sunday, 2023’s 10th Anniversary not only marked an incredible milestone for the festival but also became their biggest and most successful yet. With over 118 different nations present to sample the best the electronic scene has to offer in its biggest ever production, with 105 different DJs & artists performing across five separate stages, including two brand new stages (The Voyager and The Kosmo) plus the festival generated a whopping 30 million Euros for Torino’s economy.
Kappa FuturFestival has become one of the world’s best music events, continuing to reign as the biggest electronic music festival in Italy and regularly among the 10 main European summer festivals and recently voted Number 11 in the world according to DJ Magazine. Last month all early bird tickets sold out in record time, with 18,000 tickets sold across 91 different countries, in less than 4 days. However there’s still up to 30% savings to be found in the mid promo sale available here.
Stay tuned for more names to be announced in the New Year plus more details on their acclaimed Art & Techno experience. Hotel deals are already available, provided by UtravelHERE.
The newly announced programme highlights focus on the live music industry of the business behind European festivals and venues. Featured speakers confirmed include Henrik Bondo Nielsen (Roskilde Festival), Gemma Bradley (BBC Radio), Eelko van Kooten (Collabhouse, formerly Spinnin’ Records), Greg Parmley (ILMC/IQ Magazine), Selah Sue (artist), and Tom Windish (Wasserman Music).
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, announces new speakers and panels for its annual music conference. ESNS24 will take place from January 17 – 20, 2024, in Groningen, the Netherlands.
The Art of Curation
A panel moderated by Boyan Pinter (Believe, Spike Bulgarian Music Showcase, Green Futures Field Glastonbury) discusses music curation’s transformation from monopoly to accountability. Rapid technological innovation allows the general audience to influence algorithms and, by extension, playlists and people’s listening habits.
ESNS 2024
Panellists with leading expertise in live, streaming, and music media industries explore what this says about our society and its ongoing development sonically and socially: Veteran booking agent Tom Windish has developed the touring careers of some of the hottest names in music, including Lorde, Billie Eilish, The xx, M83, Viagra Boys, and more. MOJO Concerts Director Kim Bloem represents Mojo festivals like Pinkpop, Down the Rabbit Hole, Lowlands and North Sea Jazz. Bryan Johnson is Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships at Spotify. Gemma Bradley is a BBC Radio host, and an independent artist herself.
Venues, Festivals, and the Live Music Industry
With the live music business reporting record revenues for shows, at the top end at least, things are looking good. But 2024 will not be without its challenges. Greg Parmley (ILMC/IQ Magazine) will moderate a panel of representatives from various talent agencies including Beckie Sugden (CAA) and Carlos Abreu (United Talent), discussing the challenges the live industry faces in 2024.
Both boutique and major festivals share their challenges for 2024, such as limited resources, weather extremes and large-scale events such as the Paris 2024 Olympics, in a panel discussion moderated by Gordon Masson (IQ Magazine).
Commissioned by YOUROPE and its Event Safety Group, several panels discuss the quality of festivals internationally. Representatives from festivals such as Pinkpop and Way Out West share with Lisa Henderson (IQ Magazine) how they keep their festivals relevant in the lives of millions of young people, and in popular culture in general. Henrik BondoNielsen (Roskilde Festival) and Pascal Viot (Paléo Festival) will host a panel discussion on the topic of Event Safety Management, focusing on the impact and opportunities of social media platforms for crowd communication.
Diversity and inclusive approaches have become priority topics for festivals and grant providers such as the European Commission. In a panel discussion moderated by Katharina Webe (BN*PD YOUROPE), Mika Christoffersen (Roskilde Festival), Artur Mendes (Boom Festival), and Marta Pallarès (Primavera Sound) present many magnificent examples and showcase projects in a Diversity & Inclusion toolbox.
A joint force of 13 leading organizations in the European sustainable events sector developed a strategy to help festivals accelerate their sustainable transformation. Holger Jan Schmidt (YOUROPE) and Judith Videcoq (European Commission/Head Of Creative Europe) join a panel to discuss how they can achieve sustainability with the entire events and festival sector.
Additional Newly Announced Programme Highlights
EMERGE is a ground-breaking AI-powered chat interface for sync professionals, linking European music with sync prospects such as film producers, advertising agencies, the gaming industry, and sync agents. EMERGE will launch as a project at ESNS24 and is developed by ESNS, Soundcharts, which will be presented by Soundcharts CEO, David Weiszfeld, in close collaboration with ICMP, EBU, Impala, IMPF, Europe in Synch, and it will be EU-funded by Creative Innovation Lab.
Representatives from Deezer and Universal Music Group will also discuss the ongoing negotiations between the French streaming platform and the record labels, with new revenue distribution models to remunerate artists at stake.
Featured Speakers at ESNS24
Other featured speakers announced include Lodevico Benvenutti (IFPI), András Berta (Backstage Ticketing), Froukje Bouma (MOTEL Artist Management), Conchitta Bottse (Stichting Spraakuhloos ), Yvan Boudillet (Utopia Music), Márk Bóna (Sziget Festival), Elk Dijkhuizen (Heineken Nederland), Iara Dias (Meexdy), Belle Doron (CUT_), Sherlo Asajas (BumaStemra), Tessaly Felida (MOJO Concerts), Grace Goodwin (University of Liverpool), Jos Feijen (De Effenaar), Jennifer Feaster (Age Media), Dieuwertje Heuvelings (Dutch Music Export), Eva Karman Rheinold (SOM), Hanna Kahlert (MiDIA Research), Eelko van Kooten (Collabhouse), Anne Löhr (MITC), Laurent Marceau (EBU), Emeline Marabelle (Bellemeute), Claire O’Neill (A Greener Future), Jess Partridge (EMMA), Turo Pekari (Music Finland), Helen Sildna (Tallinn Music Week), Selah Sue (artist), Rutger Tuit (Google), Kees van Weijen (STOMP/IMPALA), Ama Walton (Soundcloud), Linda Vermaat (Innofest), and Rita Zipora (BAM! Popauteurs).
Earlier, ESNS announced Amy Thomson (formerly Hipgnosis, ATM Artists), John Mulder (MOJO Concerts / Live Nation) and Mark Mulligan (MIDiA Research) are the first keynote speakers for ESNS24.
Other featured speakers confirmed include Justin Lockey (Editors, Mastersystem, Minor Victories), Ibán García Del Blanco (European Parliament), Helienne Lindvall (ECSA), and George Musgrave (Goldsmiths, University of London).
Discover the full conference program here and stay tuned for more conference program highlights to be announced in the coming weeks including the ETEP / ESNS Exchange 20-year celebration, European Music Prize MME Awards 20-year celebration, and a globalization project that brings delegates from Canada, India and Mexico to meet European music professionals.
Festival tickets and conference registrations are available now.
Hot off the back of his huge artist album ‘All Stand Together’, that spawned singles including the #1, Brit Award-nominated ‘Where Are You Now’ and highly praised ‘The Feeling’, Lost Frequencies returns to collaborate with Brit-winning and Grammy nominated band Bastille on the epic new single, ‘Head Down’, an exclusive addition to the artists third album.
Belgian superstar DJ and ProducerLost Frequencies has had a whirlwind year, from colossal commercial success over to playing a plethora of the world’s biggest and best festivals including Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, Creamfields and more – the Belgian producer and live artist has been pushing the boundaries of house and pop music for the past decade.
Bastille, the multi-million selling favored UK band known for now-classics including, ‘Pompeii‘ with over 3.9 billion global streams and “Happier” accumulating over 4.9 Billion streams, bring together their sound that holds both the signature of Lost Frequencies melodic and heart-swelling dance music, alongside Bastille‘s meticulous song-writing on a certified anthem about embracing the now and not being so hard on yourself – a poignant message to kick off the New Year.
‘Head Down‘ is the cherry on top of the cake as a fresh addition to the ‘All Stand Together‘ album. Offering up a release that is soul-opening and passionate, taking twists and turns of genteel keys and a deep, bold melody, tales of “hearts break, life can knock you to the ground / don’t hang your head down” bringing in a vulnerable and honest omission of love that many can relate to.
Lost Frequencies‘ sonic musical palette on production is a kaleidoscope of emotions — joy, nostalgia, and introspection — each note a brushstroke painting the canvas of the listener’s imagination, as Bastille‘s melodies act as keys, unlocking doors to hidden chambers of the psyche, inviting listeners to explore the labyrinth of their thoughts and feelings.
Together, Lost Frequencies and Bastille‘s sound is not merely heard; it’s felt as an immersive experience transcending genre boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the listener’s consciousness.
Lost Frequencies and Bastille‘s first collaboration ‘Head Down‘ is out now! Listen to the track HERE!
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