A host of headlining acts will soundtrack a massive welcome for HARD Summer to its new home of Hollywood Park, led by GRAMMY-nominated brotherly production duo Disclosure, the electrifying FISHER + Chris Lake: Under Construction collaborative show, and hard-hitting REZZMAU5 collaboration of Rezz and deadmau5. HARD will also welcome special guests including revitalized UK electronic duo Chase & Status and GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado with her catalog of iconic hits. More highlights include globally celebrated international trio Major Lazer and forward-thinking beatmaker Jamie xx.

HARD Summer’s crossover talent is spearheaded by the smooth styling house and hip-hop inspired beats of Channel Tres, energetic performance duo Sofi Tukker playing a DJ Set, multi-instrumentalist live act and singer-songwriter Elderbrook, elite producer and DJ Kenny Beats, and Rinse FM voice turned skilled selector Jyoty.

HARD has always been on the cutting edge of electronic curation, exemplified by its bookings of left-of-center strains of dance music and the direction of its newly reimagined HARD Records. These high BPM, light-hearted sonics will be strongly represented by the likes of Partiboi69 and KETTAMA’s KETBOI69, ground breaking UK production duo Overmono, the wide ranging stylings of Interplanetary Criminal, the Latin inspired productions of INVT, and rave inspired Berlin duo DJ Heartstring. Next generation favorites like Bianca Oblivion and Panteros666 are also among the billing.

HARD’s underground house and techno curation celebrates storied icons on the international circuit who routinely take over the world’s most coveted dancefloors from Ibiza to Tulum. Mochakk will bring his engaging stage presence to the fold, playing out hits like his recent smash ‘Jealous’. Various artists will present a special coming together of styles in unique back to backs including Seth Troxler b2b DJ Tennis, Beltran b2b Classmatic, and HoneyLuv b2b Bontan. More highlights include the innovative and legendary Kerri Chandler plus clubland favorite Chloé Caillet.

Heavier sonics will also see no shortage, highlighted by Deadbeats Records label heads Zeds Dead, the head-splitting sounds of Subtronics, DnB favorites Sub Focus and Dimension, and emerging versatile producer Hamdi.

HARD Summer alumni who’ve continued to grow alongside the brand and reach varying levels of superstar status will also take center stage, featuring versatile house duo Tchami x Malaa: No Redemption, dance music titan and hitmaker Dillon Francis, and meteoric house and techno talent Eli Brown. Additional highlights include the eclectic and hard-hitting Boys Noize, NITTI & Party Favor’s party-starting SIDEPIECE, trap sensation TroyBoi, and in-demand Aussie export Wax Motif.

This year, HARD Summer is relocating to the expansive Hollywood Park, situated on the renowned grounds of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. Spanning 300 acres, this mixed-use development promises a fresh experience for attendees. With its spacious layout, Hollywood Park offers ample room for dancing and exploration, interactive features, and innovative activations, ensuring a fully immersive music festival experience.

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP festival passes will be available for purchase beginning March 8th at 10AM PST. Fans will also have an opportunity at an early jump on passes via the SMS presale beginning 9AM PST. Visit HARD’s official website for more info and to sign up for presale. HARD is offering a $9.95 deposit for a limited time. 

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Since its debut edition in 2008, HARD Summer has remained a staple of the Southern California festival scene, growing steadily while showcasing its signature multi-genre curatorial ethos and Y2K aesthetic. The festival is now the largest electronic music event in Los Angeles and a stronghold for the city’s diverse melting pot of musical styles and influences. 

This year, HARD Summer is relocating to the expansive Hollywood Park, situated on the renowned grounds of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. Spanning 300 acres, this mixed-use development promises a fresh experience for attendees. With its spacious layout, Hollywood Park offers ample room for dancing and exploration, interactive features, and innovative activations, ensuring a fully immersive music festival experience.

“We are thrilled to partner with HARD Events to bring another festival featuring diverse programming to Inglewood”, said Adolfo Romero, VP, Programming and Booking for SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.

“This partnership not only amplifies Hollywood Park’s influence in the festival space but also solidifies our dedication to curating global entertainment that authentically mirrors our vibrant local community.”

-Adolfo Romero

The HARD stage will play host to the festival’s marquee mainstage acts, while you can find the scene’s most in-demand House and Techno names at the Pink Stage. The HARDER Stage will continue to place a focus on acts spanning multiple genres, while the Green Stage leans heavily into Bass and Dubstep. The always-evolving and forward-thinking Purple Stage will shine light on high-energy, club-minded DJ sets and larger-than-life live performances.

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP festival passes will be available for purchase beginning February 16th at 10 am PST. Check out the official website for more info.

Stay tuned for more news!

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HARD Events has announced the official afterparties & pre-parties for the 15th Edition of HARD Summer Music Festival, returning to Los Angeles for the first time in 10 years from August 5th-6th, and they are filled with the biggest names in the game. As a matter of fact, the afterparty and pre-party list includes artists like John Summit, Sullivan King, Kayzo, Black Coffee, The Martinez Brothers, Boys Noize, Hayden James, Nitti & Friends, and more. 

These parties will take place at a variety of key venues in LA. In fact, Exchange LA, Academy LA, The Belasco, 930 Mateo St Warehouse, 1720, and Sunset at Edition are in the rotation with events taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out the full schedule below.

As for the festival itself, HARD Summer will utilize a brand new venue combination with various stages spread out across the campuses of the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium. The festival lineup includes Skrillex b2b Four Tet, Kaskade b2b John Summit, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Diplo b2b BLOND:ISH, Dillon Francis, Black Coffee, MK b2b Sonny Fodera, The Martinez Brothers, Ludacris, Bicep (Live), Giolì & Assia, Oliver Tree, Fat Joe, Gorgon City, Kayzo b2b Sullivan King, Boys Noize, Emo Nite, Netsky, Blossom, SIPPY, and much more.

Finally, remaining tickets are currently available via HARD Summer’s official website.

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As for the lineup, HARD Summer went all out by including many names that marked the festival’s history. In fact, some of the most prominent artists in the industry find themselves performing over the weekend, with some playing pretty special back-to-backs. For instance, the two headline performances for the weekend are none other than Kaskade b2b John Summit and Skrillex b2b Four Tet. Obviously, those names have been four of the hottest ones in the world for the past few months, so it’s pretty special to have them performing at the same event.

The rest of the lineup also includes some HARD alumni, alongside some familiar names. Fans will have the chance to dance to the sounds of Diplo b2b BLOND:ISH, Dillon Francis, Gorgon City, Kayzo b2b Sullivan King, Black Coffe, Oliver Tree, Yellow Claw b2b Flosstradamus, and many others. Let’s just say that this edition of HARD Summer should be a pretty unique one.

HARD Summer will also continue to invest in creating a comfortable experience for attendees, with this never-before-used venue complex providing the perfect canvas to expand this mission. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10th at 10am PT. For more info, please visit the official website.

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A serious family matter has come up and I’m going to need to stay home in Los Angeles for a while. Unfortunately, this means I’m going to have to postpone almost all of my touring this summer. It’s the last thing I want to do and this was not in my plans but it’s something I must do.

Valentino then noted that he still plans to perform at HARD Summer in Southern California, which will take place July 29-31. Moreover, he wanted to reassure his fans by saying that he is doing his best to reschedule all possible dates. If you had the intention to see Valentino this summer, please follow him closely for new dates.

Finally, Valentino concluded his message by asking everybody to respect his privacy in these difficult times, which is totally understandable.

I personally am fine and please trust that I will be back. Due to the nature of this issue, I ask you please respect my privacy at this time. Thank you for your well wishes in advance. Love y’all, see you soon.

From all the team at EDMTunes, we wish Valentino the best for him and his family.

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They’re bringing standout artists like Porter Robinson, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Alison Wonderland and Griz. In addition, Tchami, Chris Lake, Nghtmre, TroyBoi, Valentino Khan, Madeon, Wax Motif and many more are tagging along.

And don’t forget that the epic B2Bs, Zeds Dead and Subtronics and Svdden Death and Marauda, will flip the place upside down. This year’s edition looks special and all hands are on deck; they even put out a short movie showing the artists preparing (see below).

HARD Summer takes place July 29-31 in San Bernardino, CA, at the NOS Events Center. Starting Friday, May 6, tickets are available at 10 am PST; grab them here.

To learn more about the insanity of HARD Summer and its fire lineup, visit hardsummer.com.

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Impressively, Nitti Gritti has many collaborations under his belt with popular artists. Those include Marshmello, Megan Thee Stallion, Valentino Khan, and Blunts & Blondes. Also, He just went b2b with Wuki at Insomniac‘s Hard Summer Music Festival. In summary, Nitti is on the rise and he has a nonstop attitude that keeps pushing him forward.

Nitti Gritti and His Future

First, the DJ sinks himself into the music scene as “Nitti Gritti” in 2016 and goes full force in his genre-mixed style. Following, his impressive works landed him in many heavy line-ups across the country. Then, proceeds to collaborate with fellow talented artists at the top of the game.

His future shows consist of Beyond Wonderland, ILLFEST, Exchange LA, Nocturnal Wonderland, and many more. If you are into hip-hop, trap, or Garage, tune into what the artist is diong on any of your streaming platforms. Below is the stream for his two new hits ‘Guest List’ and ‘I’m Feeling Good’.

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Hit play on ‘You Are My High,’ and you’ll instantly be in the dancing mood, as the producer draws from classic R&B influences combined with traditional dance music. The new track marks the first solo release of 2021 for the producer, following his Malaa collab in July and ‘Selfish Love‘ with Selena Gomez back in March. In fact, his last solo release was the bass track ‘Trust Nobody‘ from Summer 2020.

DJ Snake recently announced his Summer Tour ’21, which kicked off in Ukraine last month and ends in Las Vegas in September. He will be performing b2b with Malaa on select tour dates, as the two continue their Secret Room sets that started as a live stream series. Many fans got to experience this iconic b2b set live at Southern California’s HARD Summer over the weekend, and we hear it did not disappoint.

DJ Snake – You Are My High | Buy/Stream

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This year’s event will feature performances by artists such as Dillon Francis, SAYMYNAME, CRAY with GG Magree, Wax Motif, Kayzo, Yultron, 4B B2B Valentino Khan, and more. To make things more exciting, there will also be a special set by DJ Crap My Pants. The humorous project is by social media influencer Trevor Wallace.

The trailer showcases some of the great artists set to perform for the iconic California event. In the middle of their reveals, Trevor Wallace makes an appearance, announcing his hysterical alias. The artists are confused as Wallace argues for the authenticity of his project. Trevor even boldy claims he made Valentino Khan’s track ‘Pump It’. Afterward, the video goes on with more comical humor and transitions to the lineup debut.

The summer festival will expand its footprint this year for its official return, taking place at the NOS Events Center on July 31 – August 1.

Passes for the event will go on sale on Friday, April 2 at 10 AM. Furthermore, future attendees can secure their tickets with a down-payment of $9.95.

Stay tuned for more updates on the HARD Summer return.

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Initially, Live Nation won the lawsuit via Summary Judgment motion. This is a motion where the court decides that there are no questions of fact left to be determined at trial. It’s a shortcut win for the events group.

The family then filed an appeal and Los Angeles County Judge Dan Thomas Oki granted it. He mentioned that a company like Live Nation “owes a duty of reasonable care to festival attendees.”

According to a report by Pitchfork, Oki ruled that Live Nation must face the suit. In addition to Dix is the case of Tracy Nguyen who also died of a drug overdose. Both deaths occurred in the festival 2015 edition.

This is not the first time Live Nation has faced problems with illegal drugs. Recently in 2019, a person had a similar drug contamination problem at its newly acquired Bonnaroo festival.

Dix’s family alleges that Live Nation demonstrated negligence and failed to fulfill its duties to avoid youth contact with the distribution and use of illegal drugs.

They also mention that the HARD Summer security members did not know how to react when they saw the young woman collapse. They took approximately 30 minutes to respond.

The Live Nation Drug overdose Lawsuit includes the Los Angeles County Fair Association (the venue operator), and both Los Angeles County (owner of the fairgrounds) and the city of Pomona. It also claims that Live Nation “oversold” the event, and had insufficient police, security, medical staff, and drinking water.

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