ARC Music Festival Announces Lineup

After an outstanding first-year succession, ARC Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend 2022. The three-day festival united scenes and connected communities from around the world in a way that felt distinct to the creative history of Chicago. The all techno and house music festival was able to bring massive party brands, host iconic artists, and produce an immersive experience. 

ARC’s first edition offered a festival experience previously unknown to Chicago dance music fans. Attendees were guided between the technicolor containers of The Grid stage to the outrageousness of Spain’s elrow, onwards to the deeper shades of Expansions. The result was a city-wide vibe that extended into premiere venues by night, earning the attention of the industry and leaving those out of the loop longing for ARC’s return.

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This year’s lineup sees ARC further cement itself as a premier stop on the global festival calendar. Some of electronic music’s biggest stars will take center stage including the inimitable Carl Cox, a special performance from Adam Beyer □ Cirez D, songstress of the international techno movement Charlotte De Witte, Motor City icon Carl Craig, and UK mainstage originator Fatboy Slim.

ARC will once again extend beyond the music, creating a cutting-edge experience that mirrors the culture and artistry of its host city. The three-day festival will also act as a showcase of Chicago’s culinary prowess, offering an elevated and distinctly local event. Chicago is home to the biggest house and techno, some of the biggest icons are from Chi-Town. Keeping the vibes and energy alive and strong. 

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These efforts will be led by the Auris Presents team who bring collective decades of professionalism to the fold across their independent endeavors. ARC fans will also be treated to intimate after-parties across Auris and ARC partner venues RADIUS, PRYSM, and Concord Music Hall with others to be announced.

Getting a festival pass early doesn’t just lock in Labor Day Weekend, it’s a ticket to stacking this summer with events in the spirit of ARC. Pass holders gain access to purchase tickets to sold-out shows, private pre-sales, exclusively priced tickets, and the chance to guestlist at over 40 upcoming Auris Presents events this spring and summer. Attendees can sign-up to be the first to get their festival passes. General tickets will be on sale on March 17 with payment plans available now and travel packages coming soon.

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Mysteryland Returns This Summer with Biggest Edition

Mysteryland is the world’s longest-running electronic music festival and will make its long-awaited return to Haarlemmermeer. The festival is returning for its biggest edition ever from August 26-28, 2022. 

The legendary three-day Dutch festival will showcase over 300 artists across 22 stages with internationally renowned hosting partners. Covering the full spectrum of elements of electronic music from house, to techno, trance, and hardstyle. The iconic stages range from sprawling outdoor dance floors to massive, atmospheric tents beaming with laser shows and inimitable sounds hosted by both the most sought-after names worldwide and exceptional local talent. 

Milan Raven, managing director of ID&T Events: “We can’t wait to finally welcome our fans back into the world of Mysteryland. This year, our programmers and creatives have had a longer time to create, so even more love and attention has been put into the immersive world that our visitors step into in August. We will return bigger and better than ever before and we are looking forward to a mesmerizing conclusion to the Dutch festival season at Mysteryland.”

After a two-year hiatus, Mysteryland is set to return with more potential than ever with state-of-the-art production. Festival-goers will be immersed in a new world of festival lifestyles. The grounds will be filled with hidden places and special creations. From spiritual ceremonies and reviving massages, to dipping into the hot tubs or kicking back in a traditional pub, Mysteryland offers so much more than your average festival. 

If there’s any way to return to festival season in Europe then go to a Dutch festival. They know how to treat every guest like royalty. The DJs play to their fullest potential, the high-quality food is delicious every time. The crowds are pleasant and fun with nobody trying to mess with you or steal just to have fun. Mysteryland is the festival to experience it all as a traveling festival-goer. Over 100,000 visitors from over 100 different countries flock to experience the legendary festival each year.

Mysteryland will also include camping, so festivals goers can take in the full experience. The camping plaza is fully equipped with modern facilities, a food court, chill areas, and much more. With an entertaining program all weekend long, an extra festival day on Friday, and an afterparty on Saturday exclusively for campers, the camping experience is packed with extra entertainment. After two years in the making, Mysteryland is set to be the highlight of the festival season.

Mysteryalnd 

August 26-28, 2022

Het Floriadeterrein

Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands

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Time Warp USA Returns [Event Review]

After a full week of recovery, its time to discuss the epic return of Time Warp. The world’s greatest techno event hailing from Mannheim the only festival where technology and music are combined to create the greatest techno experience ever. For the first time in five years, Time Warp returns to New York for a two-day event with the help of party promoters Teksupport. It all took place at the Bronx Expo Center last weekend November 22nd and 23rd. It was 19-hours of pure emotion and raw energy on the dance floor.

The set-up was two floors with two huge dance-floors, multiple bars and VIP areas for attendees. The coat check was not organized at all, when we first arrived it was closed off because it was overfull, there was only one coat check for this massive event. We went back to see the line and was open again, then discovered it was $8 and turned away. The line at the end of the event was even longer and unorganized. However, the music, production, and sound-system made up for the hassle. 

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The first night was wild and insane, arriving at the end of Reinier Zonneveld’s set. When first walking in my jaw dropped to the floor and the production was phenomenal. Pushing boundaries to another level, Teksupport did a fantastic job with sound, location, lineup, and recreation. Spreading across two floors and pure techno each artist played to their fullest. Some of the best sets of all time at a techno event. The phones were always out taking videos and pictures from the setup and lights. At times it was overwhelming from the incredible techno and production. Even though it was extremely crowded it was easy to move around the Expo Center, attendees were able to go in and out for toilets, food, and going to the second floor. Pan-Pot played on the first floor, dancing up front and center for the German duo. It was hard to leave to see other artists play because of Pan-Pot being so good. It was time for the return of Ricardo Villalobos, first time playing in the U.S. in 5 years! There was such a huge line to get to him it wasn’t worth waiting in the cold. Waiting to kill time at Richie Hawtin, after 20-30 mins we returned to the second floor to witness Ricardo Villalobos. The production on the second floor was completely different on the first floor, lights shooting down, felt like you were being transported or looking into what heaven may look like. It was absolutely mind-blowing, only unfortunate was Ricardo Villalobos’ performance guess the expectations were very high. Richie Hawtin cured everything is incredibly dark and seductive set one of the best of the night and weekend. Closing out with Belgian techno titan, Amelie Lens, her set was fast, powerful the definition of techno music. Everyone dancing and moving to her energetic set all the way to 7 AM. The sun was rising and it was time to go and be fresh ready for the second night. 

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Night two started off late but ended perfectly. Arriving in time for my personal favorite, Maceo Plex. Playing an uplifting and vibrant set with tracks like ‘Solitary Daze’, and ‘Love Somebody Else’ it was the best set of the night. Again front and center for Maceo Plex and then Loco Dice to close out. Both artists were dancing to the music you can feel the love and vibes from them and the entire crowd. Loco Dice played a fun set to close out Time Warp USA edition, everyone was dancing all around. Checking out Russian techno artist Nina Kraviz on the second floor, with her music and lights moving together in perfect harmony it brought tears to my eyes. Closing out with Loco Dice, for the last remaining minutes. Everyone applauded and cheered at the end, it was bittersweet and unbelievable how quick the weekend went. However, it will be one of the most memorable weekends ever. 

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It has already been announced that Time Warp will return to the States in 2020, bringing the same technology, vibes, and imagination to create another spectacular weekend with the techno community in the New York region. Most people claimed that this year Time Warp was better than the one held five years ago. It was an incredible experience getting a look at what Time Warp is all about, now wanting to go the one in Germany even more from the entire event. 

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Photo Credit: Michael Poselski | Off Brand Project

Top favorite Sets: 

Richie Hawtin

Maceo Plex

Amelie Lens