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VELD returned for its tenth edition at Downsview Park, Toronto last weekend for three days of a magical musical experience.

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For those of you who don’t know VELD is one of the biggest EDM festivals in Canada. Held at Downsview Park, Toronto, this fest previously followed the two-day module. After the pandemic, when we were deprived of partying INK Entertainment revamped it into three days of nonstop partying. As if the days weren’t enough, they teamed up with the hottest names in electronic music for the afterparties. Multiple clubs hosted these to give you a vast choice to pick from if your quota of partying wasn’t maxed out during the day. The city was bustling with energy and I don’t about you but I definitely did not sleep! Read on for some highlights through the weekend.

The Venue

Since VELD is one of the bigger EDM festivals in Canada, to accommodate at least 30,000 attendees a day it screams for ample space. Downsview Park is just the right fight. It is located well near a subway line making it convenient for festival-goers to have a safe journey to and from. As you enter the Park you cross a variety of food trucks that are there from start to finish. It is perfect for everyone to relax between sets, and enjoy the famous Canadian poutine to veggie stalls, you name it and there is food for everyone. As you cross the food trucks, on your right there is the Mainstage.

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VELD 2023 Map.

The setup was altered a little this year. If you are a regular at VELD you would have noticed the shuffling of the Sirkus stage and the Hillside stage. I would say I appreciated the change in scenery. The sound at the Sirkus tent was better than ever this year. The one thing I do appreciate about this festival is the immense amount of space there is to dance. And then retreat and sit on your mats to enjoy your food, music and Finale fireworks.

Stand Out Sets

Let’s dive into this year being the second year Ink Productions hosted VELD for three consecutive days. For the first 8 years (before the pandemic) this festival was a two-day affair. I dig the new format of this spanning across 3 days. Who says no to more days of our favorite artists, dancing and socializing? This also helps spread out headliners and reduces the clashes we usually face at festivals! With Gorgon City, Illenium, Rezzmau5, Above & Beyond, Bob Moses, Dom Dolla, Tiësto and James Hype headlining, it is difficult to pick the top sets of the weekend.

Friday

The highlight for me was the Sirkus stage – the domination of Tech House was unreal. Gorgon City and Eli Brown engaged the crowd from start to finish. There wasn’t a minute of either of those sets that I could stand still. If you saw me, you would have seen the trance these two acts had on me. Zedd and Illenium had the crowd reeling at the Mainstage. The nostalgia I have every time I see Zedd… it takes me back to simpler times. The crowd singing along and dancing to classics like ‘Clarity‘, ‘Beautiful Now‘ and ‘Spectrum‘ was a great way to see the sun setting on a lovely Friday evening!

The afterparties for Friday included Zedd at Rebel, Matroda at Toybox and Sosa at Vertigo.

Saturday

Above & Beyond, Trance veterans returned to the VELD 2023 Mainstage on Saturday. This was their third appearance and have been playing at VELD since 2013. Obviously, that set was magical, with die-hard fans in jerseys, all the different A&B merch, and the unmistakable crying to the classics. There were shufflers with their choreographed dances, and honestly, the energy of that set, just like every other A&B set, was out of this world. Of course, we had a fan go up to the stage and push the button! All in all, a classic feel-good set by our favourite legends.

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The much-anticipated debut of Rezzmau5 was what all of Toronto was waiting for. Two of the biggest DJs in our times performing together in their hometown was a ray of hope and inspiration. That closing on Saturday hit differently. We hope to see more of Rezzmau5!

Tech house fans were in for a treat with the likes of Jauz off the deep end, Dom Dolla and Bob Moses. Sirkus Tent was definitely bustling with high energy and a magical evening.

Sunday

The finale of the tenth VELD edition saw the likes of Tiësto, Sofi Tukker, and Timmy Trumpet on the Mainstage. The finale (Tiësto set), as always, was supported by fireworks. Sirkus was buzzing with Meduza and James Hype. We were saddened by Korolova‘s last minute cancellation, but CID stepped up to the occasion with an extended set.

The after-dark edition (APs) had the city packed. Fans had a difficult choice with Tiësto, Loud Luxury at Rebel, CID at Vertigo and Sullivan King at Toybox.

The tenth edition was a success and I had a great time. Can’t wait for 2024 as I am sure Ink Entertainment will be getting a bigger-than-ever lineup.

Stayed tuned to EDMTunes for all your musical updates.

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Camp EDC To Return For A Sixth Year With Improved Attendee Experiences In 2024

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Get ready headliners, Camp EDC will be back for its sixth year at EDC Las Vegas in 2024.

From May 16-20, Camp EDC will once again welcome over 20,000 festivalgoers to its “desert oasis,” bringing the party just steps away from EDC’s iconic Las Vegas Motor Speedway venue.

Camp EDC will continue to offer the best in entertainment and community-building activities for 2024.

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In an effort to enhance the festival camping experience, Camp EDC is also introducing a number of exciting improvements and offerings for 2024. 

Additional shade structures and misting stations outside of all shower areas means you can stay comfortable while waiting for a refreshing shower.

RV power upgrades will mitigate any outages at both RV and ShiftPod camps, and expanded service teams will be on site to help with any other camping issues that arise.

Attendees camping in ShiftPods will also have access to a convenient shuttle throughout the campgrounds, including a route that takes you and your crew directly from the parking lots to camp check-in.

Last year’s campers who currently hold passes for EDC Las Vegas 2024 will get first access to Camp EDC loyalty pre-sale, beginning this Thursday, September 21 at 10AM PT. Camp EDC pre-sale for all other 2024 ticket holders will begin this Friday, September 22 at 10AM PT.

For pricing and more information on all of Camp EDC’s exciting offerings, click here.

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Global Dance, AEG Presents, and Live Nation have just announced a huge indoor New Year’s Eve dance music festival in Colorado. At the Colorado Convention Center on December 30th and 31st Decadence Colorado is slated to host an impressive lineup of performers including acts such as Fisher, John Summit, Zeds Dead, Fisher, Fisher and many more. Over these two electrifying days, fans will experience a sets on two primary stages, complete with mind-blowing production, captivating art installations, a silent disco, and a multitude of other amenities. Embracing the festival’s Digital City theme, the iconic Denver structure will be metamorphosed into a futuristic metropolis so you can welcome the new year in style. This is certainly an event you don’t want to miss – so grab tickets below before they sell out!

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Deucez has returned with another banger, in “Fate” via Cyclops Recordings While widely recognized for his intense and gritty riddim sound, the rising bass producer now chooses to embrace a more uplifting and melodious vibe in this new single. What adds an intriguing twist is the revelation that Deucez himself provided the vocals for this track, a fact that is sure to capture the interest of fans. Throughout the year 2023, Deucez has been notably active, including releasing an official remix for ATLiens on Bassrush and embarking on his inaugural headlining tour that spans across 19 cities and is still growing. We can’t wait to hear where this act takes his sound next, but in the mean time stream the new single below and be sure to catch Deucez at Lost Lands if you’re going this weekend!

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“In approaching this track, my aim was to diverge from my usual style, not only by contributing vocals but also by infusing a distinct ambiance and sentiment to authentically convey the emotions associated with love. Signing with Cyclops Recordings has perpetually been a cherished aspiration for me, and I am deeply honored to unveil this song in collaboration with them.” – Deucez

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