With the release of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon in the United States, EDM artists are rescheduling cancelled 2020 tour dates at a dizzying pace, particularly at Colorado’s storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Alison Wonderland is the latest to join the ranks of artists announcing 2021 shows at the venue, along with Galantis, Zeds Dead, REZZ, …
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[WATCH] The “Legacy” i_o Tribute Stream is Now Live
Following the death of i_o, who tragically passed away this week at the age of 30, mau5trap has partnered with Insomniac Events for a special streaming event to honor the late techno producer. The livestream will feature i_o’s Virtual Rave-A-Thon sets from this year as well as his electrifying EDC Las Vegas set from 2019. You can watch the stream …
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New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits Gives Hope for Return of Live Events
Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits are hitting the market and they could change the way people test at home or before going out to public spaces, including concert venues. Swallow Events is behind a new kit specially designed for the live events industry. This is first company to offer its rapid testing service to organizers …
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Marshmello Partners With WonderLAnd for “Mellodees” Holiday Drive-Thru Experience
Attention all EDM parents—Marshmello has just made your holiday season a little easier. The masked global superstar and his kids’ channel Mellodees have partnered with WonderLAnd to provide the ultimate COVID-19-safe family experience for you and your little ones. With the new “Holiday Drive-Thru Adventure,” you can now experience a frosted journey from the safety and comfort …
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Beatport and Absolut Team Up for New Year’s Eve 2020 Livestream With Carl Cox and More
As a part of the “It’s In Our Spirit” campaign, globally recognized premium vodka maker Absolut has teamed up with Beatport to host a worldwide streaming event on New Year’s Eve 2020. Sending off an extremely difficult year on a positive note, the event will feature over 20 hours of music streamed from myriad cities across the globe. …
Summer Sonic Festival to Stream Past Performances for Free, Including 2006 Daft Punk Set
It’s a sad reality, but the impact of COVID-19 remains omnipresent and devastating. As the virus’ wrath rages on through the onset of winter, those in the live music industry must continue to navigate the new norms of the landscape, which only become more convoluted with each turn of the revolving door of coronavirus-related news. …
Insomniac Events launches Insomniac East division, shares EDC Orlando’s 10th anniversary dates for 2021 – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Nov 25, 2020 It’s far from a well-kept secret that the East Coast’s live electronic music space has been severely lacking throughout the years. After acquiring Washington, DC event promotion entity Club Glow and its two renowned venues, Echostage and Soundcheck, earlier in November, Pasquale Rotella and his events powerhouse brand, Insomniac …
“Friendsgiving In Verdansk” is a Stacked Call of Duty Tournament Featuring Excision, Nicky Romero, More
An epic Call of Duty battle royale tournament starring numerous dance music producers is set to take place this week as part of the debut “Friendsgiving In Verdansk” celebration. Nerd Street Gamers has put together a star-studded Thanksgiving day event, pitting a stacked roster of artists against each other in a combined 40-team tournament. The …
Swallow Events partners with Roche to launch rapid COVID-19 testing service for live events industry
by: Rachel Narozniak Nov 24, 2020 An exclusive partnership between UK-based event and festival operations company Swallow Events and Roche will yield a rapid, full-scale COVID-19 testing strategy aimed at ensuring attendee safety at live events. Through the collaborative effort, the logistics entity will offer Roche’s MHRA-, CE-, and PHE-approved 15-minute COVID-19 test (96.52 percent …
Insomniac Reveals Dates for EDC Orlando 2021
Following the news of three vaccines in the works to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the live music industry has begun planning its grand return. Just one week after a virtual event was held in its honor, Pasquale Rotella has announced that the in-person EDC Orlando will be returning to Florida next November. Insomniac’s founder and CEO took …
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