As 2024 draws close, it's time to gear up for an unforgettable New Year's Eve. Dance the night away with the biggest names in dance music at top-tier festivals and events near you. MyPlayground Media has curated the ultimate NYE experience from epic mainstage performances to sunrise after-parties. Ring in the New Year, forget about the past and embrace the future.
LIGHTS ALL NIGHT
DECEMBER 28 - 29, 2024
DALLAS MARKET HALL, TX
Lights All Night returns to Dallas Market Hall on December 28 and 29 for its 14th edition. This year's lineup features a diverse range of electronic music artists, including headliners like Kaskade, Excision, and Black Tiger Sex Machine. Barclay Crenshaw, Ganja White Night plus more will offer immersive experiences with stunning visuals, interactive installations, and a focus on mental health and well-being. VIP and Ultra VIP packages provide exclusive perks for those seeking a premium experience. Don't miss your chance to ring in the New Year at one of Texas' most iconic music festivals.
This two-day festival, held at Phoenix Raceway on December 30 and 31, boasts a stellar lineup featuringDom Dolla, Deadmau5, Excision, Tchami x Malaa, and many more. Decadence is more than just a music festival. It's an immersive experience that blends cutting-edge music with stunning stage design and thematic atmospheres. Prepare to be transported to another dimension as you dance the night away under the electric sky.
Teksupport recently announced the start of its monumental tenth-anniversary celebration. The year of ‘Teksupport X’ programming kicks off the last week of December at TCE Present’s new venue, Brooklyn Storehouse, led by some of the world’s most noteworthy house and techno selectors. The celebration begins on December 27 with Drumcode Recordsfounder Adam Beyer, Italian techno pioneer Ilario Alicante back-to-back SCI + TEC label boss Dubfire, New York City house and techno favorite Avision, MOOD Records head Nicole Moudaber, and Brooklyn’s Helang. December 28 will see chart-topping UK duo Gorgon City, Tricklabel boss Patrick Topping, deep house sensation Nora En Pure, and New York’s Alan Nieves take the stage. While December 29 delivers a rare live performance from legendary artist Mr G, the genre-defying Kaytranada, Berlin-born Vivian Wang, and two electrifying back-to-back sets between Detroit luminaries house havens Moodymannback-to-backCarl Craig and Âmeback-to-backTrikk. Kicking off New Year’s morning, Teksupport will host New York’s native Victor Calderoneat Sony Hall. The celebration culminates on New Year’s Day with an all-star back-to-back lineup: Hot Since 82back-to-backBen Sterling, Joseph Capriatiback-to-backLoco Dice, Prospaback-to-backMink, Rossiback-to-backSalome le Chat, The Fellas back-to-backIce Thompson.
The TILT Presents show comes amidst Porter Robinson's tour for his third studio album SMILE! The long-time talented DJ and producer, Porter Robinson will play an electrifying DJ set at Brooklyn Storehouse, showcasing his unique blend of electro-house, hyper-pop, and indie style. Since launching last December, TILT has hosted a kaleidoscopic blend of chart-topping acts and rising stars. The 104,000 sq ft cultural center located in The Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Storehouse is the first joint project of two of the most culturally impactful independent curators of live events, New York-based powerhouse TCE Presents and the UK's Broadwick group. The venue acts as a space for arts and entertainment in one of Brooklyn's most iconic, impactful historic epicenters of industry and is continuously reconfigured and transformed to create a wide array of spatial environments.
The leading event brand, EMW Presents the ultimate NYE party with Grammy-nominee ZHU at New York’s Terminal 5. The innovative DJ and producer ZHU will perform a two-hour set along with supporting acts from Maahez, One True God, and SOHMI. EMW Presents NYE event will have an optional VIP three-hour open bar from 10 PM - 1 AM. ZHU is known for sleek melodies, crafty lyrics, and binding hooks. He creates tracks that are brilliant, sexy, and sinister, some tracks were featured in top-grossing films such as Batman (2022). ZHU first made his presence known to the world with his 2014 single, “Faded,” which was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2015 Grammy Awards. He continues to break boundaries by creating more iconic tracks, staying relevant, and selling out events and performances.
Radiance NYE is one of the top bass festivals that will be ringing in the New Year. Taking place on December 30 - 31 at Illioni’s Lake County Fairgrounds for an exciting NYE heart-pounding, heading-banging rager. Heading the festival is SVDDEN DEATH and Rezz who plans to electrify the party into 2025 with her unique hypnotic bass sound. Other dubstep and bass acts include PEEKABOO, TRUTH, Eater, and VEIL, along with Kill Safari, and Gentlemens Club. Bass-heads will rejoice at the ultimate NYE party in Illinois.
Dance your way into 2025 at Together As One NYE. This year's one-day festival at the Tacoma Dome in Washington will feature a stellar lineup of electronic music artists, including Dom Dolla, Green Velvet, Prospa, Netsky, Friction, Space 92, and Klangkuenstler. The festival will have mesmerizing stage designs and immersive visuals, it's the perfect way to celebrate the new year.
Philly-bass music NYE festival, HiJinx returns to celebrate the New Year in dubstep style. Taking place on December 27-28 at Pennslyvania Convention Center schedules heavy hitters Ganja White Night, ISOxo, Deathpact, Levity, and more. The will be special back-to-back performances from chart-toppers Kaskade andAlison Wonderland, along with Subtronics and Zeds Dead. Madeon andSan Holo will captivate the crowd with dance music classics. Finally one of bass music’s innovative and thrilling collaboration acts LSZEE, members LSDREAM and CloZee will take ravers on the most hypnotizing, bass-curdling musical journey of their lives.
Dance music’s innovative party brand Cityfox returns to New York’s prestigious night spot, Avant Gardner for a thrilling and exciting New Year’s Eve event. Taking place on December 31, ringing in the New Year with legendary techno acts such as Mind Against, Robag Wruhme, and Sintra, and headlining is progressive DJ and producer innovator Cristoph. Plus, a special back-to-back performance from 8Kaysand Joplyn. Cityfox NYE will transform Avant Gardner into a haven of decorative culture and unbelievable visual and side attractions. Attendees will immerse themselves in glitz and top-tier music.
Insomniac Events is set to host the tenth edition of Countdown NYE, the West Coast's largest New Year's Eve celebration. This year's cosmic spectacle will take place at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on December 31. The event will feature a diverse lineup of electronic dance music artists, including headliners Marshmello, Zedd, Diplo, Alesso, Galantis, and Chris Lake. Other notable acts include Lilly Palmer, W&W, Zeds Dead, Jauz, TroyBoi, Liquid Stranger, Deorro, Zomboy, Wax Motif, JOYRYDE, Omnom, Rossy, and more. Countdown NYE will offer five interplanetary stages, including The Nebula, Area 51, Galactik Gate, Twilight Zone, and The Mothership, which has been expanded by 20%. Attendees can expect immersive experiences, towering art installations, and otherworldly performances. VIP packages offer exclusive benefits such as gourmet food and drink, VIP dance zones, and complimentary party favors.
A genre leader heralded for his critically acclaimed albums Genesys and Genesys II, as well as his high-caliber live shows,Anyma is the multidisciplinary music and contemporary art project helmed by Matteo Milleri, operating at the compelling intersection between art, technology, and music. Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations. Presented by Live Nation, these new dates join Anyma’s previously announced shows at the venue on December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025, plus an encore weekend event on January 10 - 11, 2025. Anyma will be the first electronic music act to perform at the Sphere and will deliver an audio-visual ‘Genesys’ show, which has fascinated audiences around the world. The inclusion of special guests will highlight the performances of ‘Genesys.’ All eight performances will showcase a meticulously curated selection of music and innovative visual art by Anyma. Visual collaborations include; art direction by Alessio De Vecchi, executive production by Alexander Wessely, and additional production by animation studio Woodblock - anticipating what is bound to be an unforgettable milestone in live music. Sphere will have its next-level technology that includes the world’s highest-resolution LED display and its advanced concert-grade audio system. The combination of Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT and Anyma’s signature production, fans can expect a sensory-expanding mix of innovative visuals and sounds that defy the boundaries of what’s possible.
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