Beatport Next 2026: Applications Now Open - Championing breakthrough artists at the forefront of electronic music
Breaking into the music world has never been more competitive. Thousands of DJs and producers release tracks every day, but only a few break through. Beatport Next was created to change that: a platform designed to amplify rising voices and help them be heard on a global stage.
Launched in 2021, Beatport Next annually supports 12 artists on the cusp of stardom, playing a pivotal role in elevating this fresh talent and shaping the broader electronic music landscape. The unique spectrum of talent is specifically selected to reflect the future sound of electronic music: diverse, boundary-pushing and representative of the global scene.
From in-store features and content campaigns, to festival stages and industry panels, Beatport Next artists receive year-round visibility and real-world career opportunities.
“Beatport Next gave me the tools to bring my musical ideas to life in ways I’d only dreamed about before.” – Dj Fucci
"Beatport Next has been an incredible support for my music, helping me reach audiences both online and in real life through features, interviews, and the opportunity to perform at the Beatport ‘The Block’ Stage. I’m so grateful for all the support I’ve received." - Ma Sha
“Beatport Next has given me the platform and confidence to push my sound further, from spotlighting my music to supporting live shows in various cities. It’s been a powerful way to expand my reach while championing artists shaping the future”. - SICARIA
“At Beatport, we’re committed to championing the next wave of talent - making sure the artists shaping the future of electronic music have the platform they deserve.” - Teresa Aramburu, Director of Artist Marketing
Beatport Next Artist Benefits
Participants of Beatport Next receive year-long support that spans every corner of the music ecosystem from music promotion, artist bookings, livestreaming opportunities, editorial coverage, brand partnerships and content marketing, to product and music development collaborations.
Examples of benefits include:
- Social Media and Editorial: Curated features across Beatport’s platforms, plus exclusive stories and coverage on Beatportal.
- Live Opportunities: DJ sets, panel talks, workshops, livestreams and brand partnerships.
- In-Store Promotion on com: Homepage placements, banners, playlists, DJ charts and featured releases.
- Networking and Development: Direct access to Beatport’s label, marketing, product and community teams through artist development sessions.
- Music Tools: Free access and partner discounts across The Beatport Group’s brands such as Loopcloud, Plugin Boutique, LabelRadar and more.
Alumni
Over the years, Beatport Next has helped spotlight some of today’s most exciting names in electronic music, including TSHA, Nia Archives, Coco & Breezy, HoneyLuv and Kilimanjaro. Each of these artists joined the program early in their journey, with Beatport providing ongoing support as they’ve risen to international stages and reached global audiences.
Apply Now
Applications for Beatport Next 2026 are officially open here.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career, connect with new fans, and join a global community that’s shaping the future of electronic music.
Watch Beatport Next Stories 2025 here.
About The Beatport Group
Beatport is the world's largest music store for DJs. Since 2004, it has supported the global DJ community by connecting them with fans and providing the tools to elevate their careers.
Through Beatport Live & Interactive, the brand delivers unique live event experiences that deepen the connection between artists and audiences. Its online editorial platform, Beatportal, celebrates and documents electronic music culture worldwide.
Beatport also leads key community initiatives, including the $150,000 annual Diversity + Parity Fund and Beatport Next, its flagship artist development program, both reflecting a commitment to building a more inclusive, representative, and forward-thinking electronic music industry.
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Amsterdam Dance Event completes 2025 program with final names as lineup grows larger and more diverse than ever
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has just completed the lineup for its 2025 edition. The total program spans over 3.300 artists performing at 1.200 events in nearly 250 venues across its Festival, Arts & Culture, and Friends programs: a new all-time high for ADE’s history.
The final wave for ADE 2025 includes artists such as Actress, Adam Beyer, AfroSalto (Afrojack x Gregor Salto), Amelie Lens, ANNA, ANOTR, Charlotte de Witte, DBN Gogo, GiGi FM, Honey Dijon, Jyoty, KI/KI, Major League DJz, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Partiboi69, Paul Elstak, Pongo, Skee Mask, Skepta, TxC, Vintage Culture and many others. The full wave is listed below, and the full program is found on ADE’s website.
Recently added standout showcases
For the first time ever, De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam becomes a stage for electronic music, with Honey Dijon and ZO! Gospel Choir opening a new chapter during ADE. The Planetarium of Amsterdam’s city zoo ARTIS sees a series of immersive full-dome concerts and screenings. Likewise, music and immersive visuals collide with Stewww at art centre Fabrique des Lumières. ADE 2025 kicks off with six ADE Opening Specials this year, taking place simultaneously on Wednesday, October 22nd, at venues Felix Meritis, ARTIS Planetarium, Door Open Space, Zuiderkerk, Van Gogh Museum, and Melkweg.
Among the final wave of artists and DJs are:
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Alongside these confirmations that complete the ADE 2025 Festival program, ADE Pro Conference invites world class artists including Skepta x Más Tiempo, KI/KI, ANOTR, Scuba, DBN Gogo, Eris Drew x Modeselektor, Luke Slater x Chris Liebing, Nicole Moudaber, Vintage Culture, Armin van Buuren x Hannah Laing x Joris Voorn, Chris Stussy, KETTAMA, TxC and more. The ADE Pro Pass, which grants access to ADE Pro, is available here.
ADE is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,000 artists and 600 speakers in almost 200 venues. The five-day event attracts visitors from over 150 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation. Founding partner: Buma
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For more information or media partnerships, contact Nikki McNeill
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Amsterdam Dance Event Completes ADE Pro 2025 Program
KI/KI, ANNA, TxC, Chris Stussy, Daft Punk Creative Director, Armin van Buuren x Hannah Laing x Joris Voorn, Spotify, YouTube, and more
22 – 26 October, 2025 - www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has just completed its ADE Pro Conference program. The final speakers include KI/KI, Chris Stussy, DJ Bone, Daft Punk Creative Director Cédric Hervet on the new Daft Punk Experience, TikTok phenomenon DJ AG, alongside Insider Knowledge sessions with platforms Spotify, YouTube featuring TxC, and Epic Games, plus a host of music industry powerhouses. These come alongside Armin van Buuren, Hannah Laing & Joris Voorn together on stage, Voices From The Lake, ANNA, Grammy-winning producer Focus… (Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé), and others.
With the program now complete, highlights for ADE Pro 2025 include:
• World class artists: Skepta & Más Tiempo, KI/KI, ANOTR, Scuba, DBN Gogo, Eris Drew & Modeselektor, Luke Slater & Chris Liebing, Nicole Moudaber, Vintage Culture
• The biggest platforms & tech: Google DeepMind, YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Twitch, Bandcamp, Beatport, Netflix, Epic Games, COLORS
Top music industry brands: Sony Music, Warner Records, STMPD RCRDS, MOJO, Tomorrowland Brazil, Armada Music, Helix Records, Kompakt, WME, UTA, CAA, Defected, Warp Records, LVRN, !K7 Records, UnitedMasters, No Art
Epic Games | Press Play! The Daft Punk Experience in Fortnite
Hear from the teams at Daft Punk and Epic Games on how they brought the new Daft Punk Experience to life inside Fortnite. With Cédric Hervet, visionary Creative Director of Daft Punk and responsible for the visual universe around their music, alongside Epic Games’ Brett Marks (Music Partnerships Director) and Alex Rigopulos (Senior Director, Game Development - Music).
How to Break Through, Build a Fanbase and Evolve as an Artist
Artists Chris Stussy, KETTAMA & Enzo Sarigusa dive into the evolution of DJing - from underground beginnings to global stages. TikTok phenomenon DJ AG breaks down the playbook behind his 2M followers, how to use the algorithms to build a fanbase. Meanwhile, Helix Founder Patrick Moxey answers the question: “100k releases a day, how do you cut through the noise?”
Insider Knowledge sessions with Spotify, YouTube and SoundCloud
Get inside music’s biggest digital platforms at ADE Pro. In Spotify’s Insider Knowledge on the Rise of Afro House, Spotify Africa RADAR artist Thakzin joins Spotify Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu. Rising Amapiano duo TxC join YouTube’s Head of Black Music & Culture, Sheniece Charway, to share inside strategies to unlock success on YouTube. SoundCloud goes Beyond the Beat: AI, Law and the Future of Music Careers with Ama Walton (EVP & General Counsel) and Jack Bridges (Electronic Music Lead) to chart how AI is reshaping the music industry.
ADE Green: Music, Money, & Moral Lines - with Dan Lambert (Manager Kneecap), Ellen Evers (DGTL / ID&T), Henk Willem Smits (Follow the Money), Ruth Daniel (In Place of War)
When festivals become entangled in global controversies, silence is not an option. Explore the growing pressure on our industry to take a stand on ethics, investment ties, and geopolitical injustices.
These additions join the now complete ADE Pro program with over 200 in-depth sessions on music industry intelligence, strategies, innovations and more. The full program is accessible with the ADE Pro Pass, available here.
ADE is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,000 artists and 600 speakers in almost 200 venues. The five-day event attracts visitors from over 150 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation. Founding partner: Buma
Contact:
For more information or media partnerships contact Nikki McNeill.
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Pyramid Ibiza Wraps Up the Season with a Legendary Closing Party
As the sun sets over Ibiza, Pyramid is ready to transform the island into a temple of sound one last time this season. With a meticulously curated musical program that has left a mark all summer, the club has proven that the electronic scene on the island is alive and thriving, blending legendary acts with emerging talents who keep the magic of the music flowing.
A space for established and emerging artists
Pyramid has always believed in the importance of supporting the talents that make electronic culture possible. Those who are celebrated today also started from humble beginnings. DJ skills and music selection are crafts honed over time, and Pyramid opens its doors to a wide spectrum of talent, offering a space where established artists and fresh faces converge to create moments of discovery and pure musical enjoyment.
Closing Party: a night you can’t miss
On October 5th, Pyramid invites lovers of electronic music, past and present, to experience its Closing Party, an event carefully curated for an unforgettable journey. The lineup features electronic icons DJ Tennis, Ricardo Villalobos, Adiel, and Ben Sims, joined by Germano Ventura, Sweely and Pyramid’s resident DJs.
From 11 PM until sunrise, the club will guide guests through a musical odyssey from immersive techno to the most vibrant house. DJ Tennis, with decades of experience, and Ben Sims, a European techno pioneer with his signature funky and hardgroove sound, promise sets that will linger in memory. Ricardo Villalobos returns to the terrace for an exclusive B3B with Raresh and Francesco Cinelli, navigating the finest minimal textures, while Adiel closes the season alongside Nina Kraviz in the iconic Main Room, a stage that has witnessed some of Pyramid’s most legendary nights.
Not a Goodbye, but a Promise
This closing is not an end—it’s the threshold to the next chapter, leaving attendees with anticipation for what’s to come. Pyramid may be ending the season in Ibiza, but the music never stops. Every beat, every set, every sunrise tells the story of a night that will echo long after the doors close.
Pyramid Closing Party Tickets [here]
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ADE and Amsterdam 750 join forces to celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary through music, culture & community
22 – 26 October, 2025 - www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is delighted to announce ADE’s multidisciplinary collaboration with Amsterdam 750, marking the city’s 750th anniversary in a joint celebration of Amsterdam’s rich history and music culture. ADE 2025 will transition directly into Amsterdam 750’s apotheosis, creating a celebratory bridge between two milestones.
A shared celebration of city and culture
On October 27, 2025, Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary. The city has marked this milestone with a year full of festivities, culminating in the official birthday, which falls just one day after ADE. In tribute to the shared spirit of the city’s communities and cultures, ADE and the City of Amsterdam have crafted an integrated program that sees ADE wrap up a year of celebrations:
ADE Arts & Culture x 750
Under ADE Arts & Culture, the crossover platform that blends music with visual arts, performance, and immersive experiences, ADE launches a week of ADE Arts & Culture x 750 specials. Each ADE day will see one dedicated showcase in a variety of the city’s iconic cultural venues. Carefully selected in the spirit of celebrating the diversity of Amsterdam’s many cultures and subcultures, this series represents the togetherness and community connection that make ADE special.
The first confirmed events include two immersive Opening Specials at ARTIS Planetarium, one by synth legend Suzanne Ciani and one with Julius Horsthuis x Rival Consoles. Thursday sees ‘Suriname Rising - 50 Years of Freedom in Music’ at Concertgebouw, a celebration of Surinamese culture combined with electronic influences, Friday kicks off ZERØBPM, a 39.5‑hour ambient meditation marathon with 26 performing artists at Thomaskerk, and Saturday adds a thought-provoking evening on Chinese Club Culture at Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
To top it all off, Monday, October 27th marks Amsterdam’s official 750th anniversary with a final special entry of ADE x Amsterdam 750: Young Marco, Legowelt & Mary Lake live ambient sessions at Concertgebouw. A special night of live ambient sessions in which the three standout artists step away from the dance floor where each reimagines their performance in an intimate setting; a fitting tribute to the city that has shaped them musically, on the day it turns 750 years old.
ADE Friends x 750
The ADE Friends program is known for its community-driven daytime activities, ranging from social projects to fashion, sports, and lifestyle. For the 2025 edition, ADE is collaborating with Amsterdam 750. The result, ADE Friends x 750, offers residents and visitors a program spanning nearly 130 participating locations and hundreds of events, including in-store DJ sessions, radio livestreams, music-infused sports events, vinyl marathons, and much more. The program is almost entirely free-to-access, serving as an open invitation to all of Amsterdam to join the celebrations and experience some of ADE’s most inspiring community events.
"We are delighted that ADE and their vibrant Friends network celebrate along as we near the end of an unforgettable anniversary year and the city's actual 750th birthday," says Sietse Bakker, director of Amsterdam 750.
Amsterdam 750 marks the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam’s official city rights, granted in 1275, with celebrations running from October 27, 2024 through October 27, 2025. The city‑wide anniversary includes a variety of events across neighbourhoods, major festivals like Festival Op de Ring and SAIL Amsterdam, exhibitions, performances, and community activities, culminating in a grand birthday celebration on October 27, 2025.
The complete ADE program will be announced in the coming weeks. Individual tickets and the overarching ADE Pro Pass are available through ADE’s website.
Amsterdam 750
On October 27, 2025, Amsterdam turns 750 years old. The jubilee year Amsterdam 750 began on October 27, 2024 with a grand Opening Concert. Since then, more than 400 large and small activities have taken place, all centred on the past, present, and future of the city. During the final 75 hours of the 750th anniversary, there will be plenty to experience: from 750 specials at ADE to the Great Amsterdam Quiz, a 75-meter cake, storytelling festivals, and communal meals. The celebrations will conclude with the National Celebration of Amsterdam 750 Years, in which Dutch artists will pay musical tribute to the capital on its birthday. This event will be broadcast live on October 27 at 20:30 on NPO 1. More info: www.amsterdam750.nl
ADE is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,000 artists and 600 speakers in almost 200 venues. The five-day event attracts visitors from over 150 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation. Founding partner: BumaStemra
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Pyramid Ibiza builds on an already monumental summer with world-class lineups throughout September
Pyramid Ibiza builds on an already monumental summer with world-class lineups throughout September
The likes of Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh, Sonja Moonear, Reinier Zonneveld Live, Floating Points b2b Palms Trax, Honey Dijon, Amelie Lens, Deborah De Luca, Green Velvet, SNTS and Charlie Sparks are still to come
On Sunday, 7th September, Pyramid reaffirmed why it is an undeniable Sunday institution in Ibiza with Cerrot, Chris Liebing b2b Marco Faraone and an extended masterclass from Nina Kraviz all setting Amnesia ablaze. The night captured everything Pyramid stands for: uncompromising underground music, electrifying energy and a dance floor that is home for serious party people. But this was just the beginning, with three more heavyweight Sundays to come this month.
Now in its eighth season, Pyramid is not just a party, it's become a bold cultural statement that celebrates diversity, artistry and underground values in a way that throws it back to the raw, authentic roots of the scene. With its dual-room concept, Pyramid delivers it all from sunrise epiphanies on the Terrace under the glass roof to baling techno storms in the Main Room.
This season, Pyramid’s booking policy has once again made headlines and has, according to a recent Clubbing.tv study, booked the highest representation of women and non-binary artists across Ibiza’s major residencies in 2025, and that continues into September following several breakthrough performances from the likes of Cristina Lazic, U.R.Trax, Clara Cuvé, KI/KI, and Anika Kunst.
Like every week across this high-standard summer, September brings together pioneers, icons and future stars who continue to reshape the scene in real time. Next up on Sunday 14th, the Terrace welcomes a pair of minimal legends with Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh, tasteful selections from the cult Sonja Moonear and fresh house from next-gen UK talent Rossi. and avant-garde grooves from O.Bee & Tomas Station. Meanwhile, the Main Room in association with Galactica offers up slick tech from Andres Campo, Mattia Trani, Filth on Acid boss Reinier Zonneveld (live) and Shlømo unleash the raw power of peak-time techno.
Sunday 21th sees The Terrace lit up by Ceri’s emotive soundscapes, while UK favourites Floating Points and Palms Trax go b2b in a dreamlike union of crate-digging brilliance, and the inimitable Honey Dijon brings fire, heart and soul direct from Chicago to the dance floor. In the Main Room, three of techno’s most powerful women - Amelie Lens, Deborah De Luca and Katnada - join Regal for a lineup of real intensity that covers it all from dark to deep to melodic.
Sunday 28th closes out the month in style as the Terrace sees Peruvian breakout star Cala, Windy City originator Green Velvet and Amnesia mainstay Marco Faraone offer a groove-led masterclass that will span house and techno eras, while the Main Room hosts 999999999, Charlie Sparks, Parfait and SNTS all sit right at the vanguard of hard and promise an onslaught of cutting-edge, industrial strength techno that will push famously high-spec sound system to its limits.
Although summer rolls towards its conclusion, Pyramid Ibiza remains a red-hot destination for those seeking musical truth.
Check out the full line-up and get your tickets now on Amnesia’s official website.
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Europe Calling: ESNS Announces First Wave Of 40 Artists For 40th Edition
Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), Europe’s leading music showcase festival and conference, proudly announces the first wave of 40 European artists for its landmark 40th anniversary edition, taking place 14 - 17 January 2026 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Of these, 36 acts are nominated by 32 EBU member radio stations, with Romania joining for the first time through new member Radio România Cultural. The selection represents 34 European countries in total, underscoring the unique diversity and reach of ESNS.
Europe Calling
In recent years, ESNS has highlighted individual countries as a focus, but with today’s geopolitical pressures the call for European unity has never been stronger. With its new Europe Calling manifesto, the focus shifts to a shared cultural movement. Under this theme, ESNS 2026 presents a fresh mix of Europe’s most exciting emerging artists. The first 40 confirmed artists reflect Europe’s diversity, covering a wide range of genres, languages and cultural roots, from the Arctic North to the Mediterranean and from Central Europe to the vibrant sounds of Eastern Europe. The line-up reflects the full scope of Europe’s thriving music scene.
40 artists for 40th edition
This first announcement includes standout names such as Léonie Pernet (fr, FIP Radio France), Elín Hall (is, RUV RAS2), MOIO (ie, RTE 2FM), Coca Puma (it, RAI Radio 2), Katarsis (lt, LRT Opus), Lenny Monsou and Hiqpy (nl, NPO 3FM), FIDJU KITXORA (pt, Antena 3), BIJI (se, SR P3), Nadia Kadek (gb-eng, BBC Introducing), snuggle (dk, DR P6 Beat) and Valeria Stoica (ro/md, Radio România Cultural). From groundbreaking newcomers to buzzworthy live acts making waves at home, these artists set the tone for an exciting 40th anniversary edition of ESNS. The complete list of the first 40 artists can be found further on in this press release.
40 years of ESNS: a launchpad for European talent
For four decades, ESNS has been the launchpad for Europe’s most promising artists, from Altin Gün, Dua Lipa and Fontaines D.C. to Kingfishr, Sigrid and Zaho de Sagazan. This year, the festival honours that legacy while looking into the future and creating a stage where the next generation of European talent can break through to the world.
Anna van Nunen, Managing Director of ESNS, emphasises that the 40th anniversary edition is as much about the future as it is about the past. “Celebrating forty years is not just about looking back, but about strengthening our mission for the next decades: connecting European artists with audiences and industry professionals across borders. Europe Calling symbolises a shared heartbeat, music as a unifying force in a rapidly changing world.”
Robert Meijerink, Head of Programme and Booker at ESNS, underlines the diversity of this first announcement. “These 40 artists show the incredible creativity coming from all over Europe, from intimate songwriting to cutting-edge electronics and powerful live bands. They capture the energy and innovation that make ESNS a unique meeting place for music lovers and industry professionals.”
Save the date
Join us in Groningen this January 2026 as we celebrate 40 years of groundbreaking European music and shape the next chapter together during the ESNS music showcase festival and conference. Ticket sales for ESNS26 start on September 25, so mark your calendars! Get your ESNS26 Delegate Pass now. The current prizes for Delegate Passes will raise from September 25.
The first 40 Artists for ESNS 2026:
Sodl (at, ORF FM4), Madhouse Express (cz, CR Radio Wave), Jazzbois (hu, NORADIOSTATION), Omasta (pl, NORADIOSTATION),
Ise (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Muryel (de, ARD), MOIO (ie, RTE 2FM), FIDJU KITXORA (pt, Antena 3),
Kaat Van Stralen (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Abor & Tynna (de, ARD), Elín Hall (is, RUV RAS2), Valeria Stoica (ro/md, Radio România Cultural),
Benni (be, RTBF TIPIK), snuggle (dk, DR P6 Beat), Coca Puma (it, RAI Radio 2), Turbo Trans Turisti (rs, RTS Radio Belgrade One),
Me and My Devil (bg, BNR), mariin k. (ee, ERR Radio 2), Katarsis (lt, LRT Opus), BIJI (se, SR P3),
Linda Elys (ch, SRF3), Llum (es, iCat), DasRADIAL (lu, LUERSL 100.7), Nejc Pipp & Co. (si, RTVSLO Val202),
Yoa (ch, COULEUR 3), Maustetytöt (fi, YLE X), ZeMe (lv, LATVIJAS RADIO 5), Tolstoys (sk/de, Radio_FM),
Mortòri (ch, RSI Rete3), Léonie Pernet (fr, FIP Radio France), enny Monsou (nl, NPO 3FM), Carpetman (ua, NORADIOSTATION),
Mattiu (ch, RTR), Xcellence (gr, ERT Kosmos), Hiqpy (nl, NPO 3FM), Nadia Kadek (uk england, BBC Introducing),
Della (cy, NORADIOSTATION), Ki Klop (hr, HRT HR1), the clumps (no, NRK P3), Becky Sikasa (uk scotland, BBC Introducing),
About ESNS
ESNS is Europe’s leading platform showcasing emerging European music talent. Every January, Groningen (NL) hosts the ESNS festival and conference, connecting fresh artists with fans and industry professionals.
Year-round, ESNS supports new talent through initiatives like the European Talent Exchange and presents major awards including the Music Moves Europe Awards, the European Festival Awards, and the Dutch Popprijs. It partners with key projects and alliances such as Yourope, EBU and Green Deal Circular Festivals to foster a diverse, sustainable music scene.
Since 1986, ESNS has helped launch careers of artists like AURORA, Stromae, Christine and the Queens, Fontaines D.C., Sigrid, Altin Gün, The Haunted Youth, The XX, Robyn, Tramhaus, Sam Smith, Hozier, Zaho de Sagazan, Fat Dog, Judeline, Luvcat, Boko Yout, Antony Szmierek, Kingfishr, Sylvie Kreusch and Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers.
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Beatport – The World's Largest Music Store for DJs - In partnership with Warner Music Group Announces Global Remix Challenge for Madonna's Iconic "Ray of Light"
Producers worldwide are invited to reimagine one of pop music's most groundbreaking electronic records, originally produced by Madonna and William Orbit.
The grand prize, worth over $12,000, includes cutting-edge production hardware, premium software, and a signed vinyl from Madonna herself.
(WORLDWIDE, AUGUST 2025) – Beatport, Warner Music Group, and music legend Madonna have launched the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge. From August 28 to September 25, 2025, producers can remix Madonna's 1998 hit using official stems from Madonna and William Orbit and upload their version to Beatport’s Label Radar platform. The winner will be announced on October 15 on Beatportal, Beatport’s editorial destination for global DJ culture.
The contest coincides with the release of Veronica Electronica, a long-awaited companion to Ray of Light featuring newly edited club remixes by William Orbit, Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone. Originally planned in 1998, the project was shelved due to the album's runaway success, which earned Madonna four GRAMMY® Awards, including “Best Dance Recording” for “Ray Of Light” and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
Ray of Light marked a radical sonic shift for Madonna away from pure pop toward an electronic, ambient-infused sound. Central to that transformation was British producer and composer William Orbit.
“My appreciation for the art of remixing has been passionate since I started making music. The ability to propel boundaries and do the unexpected is something I can relate to as an artist. I look forward to hearing everyone’s interpretation - don’t hold back” - Madonna
"Today marks the launch of an exhilarating new chapter in our Global Remix Challenge," said Emilie Birks, VP of Marketing at The Beatport Group. "Madonna's 'Ray of Light' is a seminal masterpiece, and this initiative unites an icon with a worldwide community of producers ready to redefine the track's legacy."
How to Enter:
- Download the official stems from Ray of Light via Beatportal.
- Redeem a free Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite plugin (value $29) using code rayoflight at checkout.
- Submit remixes through LabelRadar.
Key Dates:
- Launch: August 28, 2025
- Deadline: September 25, 2025
- Winner Announced: October 15, 2025, on Beatportal
Grand Prize: worth $12,000 +
- Signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna
- iLoud Micro Monitor Pro by IK Multimedia
- Minimal Audio 'Everything Minimal' Bundle
- Pure Tube microphone by Lewitt
- DT 1990 PRO MKII Headphones by Beyerdynamic
- SonicBundle by UVI
- And more
About the Global Remix Challenge: Beatport's Global Remix Challenge invites producers to reimagine iconic tracks from world-class artists. Past editions have featured Tiësto, The Blessed Madonna featuring Kylie Minogue, and more. Previous winners, like Sparkee (whose remix of Tiësto's "The Business" has over 3.8M Spotify streams), have used the challenge as a career springboard.
About LabelRadar: An award-winning platform that connects artists directly with labels, allowing them to submit demos, collaborate globally, and work with official stems from top-tier artists.
About Madonna: Madonna is the most influential and successful female artist in music history, with a career spanning over four decades. A cultural trailblazer, she has continually pushed boundaries through her artistry, songwriting, reinventions, and fearless self-expression. Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 1983, Madonna has sold over 400 million records worldwide, landing her as the best-selling female recording artist of all time in the Guinness Book of World Records. Her cutting-edge music videos, and unmatched live performances have set the standard, shaped pop culture for generations and remains one of the highest-grossing solo touring acts in history. Throughout her career Madonna has been lauded as a visionary earning seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, as well as a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame among countless other honors.
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ADE Pro confirms Tomorrowland Brasil, ANOTR & No Art, Nicole Moudaber, and more
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced the next wave of speakers for in-depth discussions and masterclasses during its 2025 ADE Pro Conference. The lineup brings together festival directors, artists, collectives, and curators who are shaping the future of electronic music around the world. These new additions follow previously announced world-class artists such as Chris Liebing, Luke Slater, Eris Drew, Modeselektor, Vintage Culture, and Skepta, alongside businesses including Google DeepMind, SoundCloud, COLORSxSTUDIOS and more.
Global festivals take centre stage with Mario Sergio Albuquerque Filho, Festival Director of Tomorrowland Brasil sharing insights on the festival’s overseas expansion and its success in Brazil. DJ duo ANOTR joins ADE Pro with the team behind No Art and SONA Worldwide, reflecting on how small Amsterdam parties grew into an international lifestyle brand and large-scale productions with collectives such as Circoloco and Keinemusik. In another ADE Pro session, Keinemusik’s CEO Daniel Rérat highlights how the Berlin collective has grown into one of electronic music’s most distinctive global brands.
Artistic Trailblazers
The new additions also include Nicole Moudaber. The Lebanese-British DJ, producer, and label founder explores the rise of the MENA region, bringing the perspective of an artist who has helped build club culture in Beirut. Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal appears with Spanish producer Digital 21 to explore the creative possibilities where band culture and electronic production meet. Scuba brings the perspective of an artist and label head, continually pushing bass and techno forward through Hotflush Recordings.
Furthermore, Amsterdam-based DJ and curator Coco Maria joins Bandcamp’s Essential Insider Knowledge session to share insights on music monetisation. Kompakt co-founder Michael Mayer reflects on more than four decades of shaping electronic music through DJing, production, and curation.
Moreover, ADE Pro continues its acclaimed Meet the Pros sessions, connecting attendees with managers, agents, promoters, and event organisers from across the world. Representatives from WME, MAC Artists, DECIBL, Coral Agency, Lab 54, Club Guest House, IME Link, Intercell, Wonder Manage, and Entourage are among those confirmed.
ADE Pro Pass
The ADE Pro Pass grants full access to the entire ADE Conference program, business hubs, networking events, the ADE Festival program, and year-round use of ADE’s networking platform and database. Passes are currently available at a discounted rate for one more week: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/ade-pro/
ADE is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,000 artists and 600 speakers in almost 200 venues. The five-day event attracts visitors from over 150 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation. Founding partner: Buma
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Amnesia Ibiza's Flagship Party Pyramid Continues To Platform New Artists And Champion Fresh Sounds This Summer
As the Ibiza season reaches its peak, Pyramid at Amnesia continues to stand out from the crowd with forward-thinking, diverse line-ups that you cannot get anywhere else on the island. They include vital new talents next to a cultured mix of club debutants and electronic legends for a truly underground celebration.
Now in its 8th season, Pyramid Ibiza continues to redefine Sunday nights at Amnesia with its distinctive dual-room concept. Each week, the Terrace throngs with hypnotic house, minimal tech and melodic techno, and the Main Room reverberates with the darkest, most powerful techno. Each party combines a visionary stage design with an uncompromising musical ethos, which is why Pyramid is such a sanctuary for discerning music lovers seeking an authentic clubbing experience on the White Isle.
Pyramid’s commitment to amplifying fresh musical voices has been undeniable again this year. Breakthroughs like techno innovators U.R.Trax and Anika Kunst, the slick minimal house, breaks and tech of Chris Stussy and Josh Baker, and the high-energy pop-club of Bubble Love (Ross From Friends) have left their mark. There’s also been melodic house from Monile, and the hypnotic grooves of Juaan and Palms Trax all contributing to Pyramid’s reputation as a breeding ground for next-gen talent.
“We’re not here to follow trends. They come and go, but what really matters to us is creating nights for the clubbers, starting with the music and the vibe.”
The innovation continues on August 10th when Birmingham’s house and minimal trailblazer, Alexandria, joins Marsolo for a B2B set on the Terrace. Summer 2025 has also welcomed an impressive wave of new-to-Pyramid stars, including the high-impact hard sounds of Azyr, Ben Sterling’s big-room house fusions, the intricate and atmospheric productions of Estella Boersma, genre-hopping from NTS favourite Tia Cousins, Volkan Akin’s explosive live show and KI/KI’s trance-laced house and techno with hints of nostalgia and an experimental edge.
Still to come, Belgium’s Milo Spykers takes over the Main Room on August 24th with his high-octane mix of techno, bounce and trance, while on September 28th, French star Parfait and UK sensation and ELEKTRA boss Charlie Sparks both bring their hard-hitting blend of hard sounds, trance and techno to the Pyramid faithful.
Pyramid also continues to lead the way in championing female talent. This season’s line-ups have proudly featured some of the most vital women in electronic music, including Nina Kraviz, Deborah De Luca, Alexxandra, Juliet Fox, Lilly Palmer, Adiel, Amelie Lens, Sonja Moonear, Cera Khin, and Alexandria.
Their presence, as well as the constant injection of new artists and new sounds each week, underscore Pyramid’s unique position as a party committed to diversity, inclusion and pushing the Ibizan underground forward each and every week.
Check out the full line-up and get your tickets now on Amnesia’s official website.
Tickets
Tickets from 40 euros.
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Contact:
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