September 24, 2025 • 4 mins
Electric Dreams in the Tropics, a deep dive into the just-announced lineup for EDC Thailand 2026—the sophomore edition that's set to transform Phuket's Rhythm Park into a neon-lit paradise of pulsating beats and soulful escapism from January 16 to 18. Hosted by Elena Voss, we unpack how this global powerhouse festival, fresh off its 2025 debut that drew over 100,000 ravers, is blending high-energy house grooves with emotional vocal hooks to redefine tropical rave culture. From Zedd's euphoric future bass anthems—think those Grammy-winning collabs that layer soaring vocals over infectious drops—to deadmau5's glitchy progressive house wizardry, complete with his iconic cube visuals that turn sets into immersive soundscapes, the roster pulses with diversity. GRiZ steals the spotlight with his live sax-infused future jazz, delivering bass-heavy catharsis that's equal parts funky soul and raw emotion, marking a triumphant return post-health challenges that fans are hyping across socials. Trance legends Armin van Buuren and Gareth Emery lift spirits with uplifting vocal-driven sets, while FISHER's cheeky tech-house keeps the dancefloor sweaty and unfiltered. Don't miss the Swedish House Mafia reunion vibes in Axwell B2B Sebastian Ingrosso, or underground gems like YDG and Suae weaving neo-soul edges into dubstep dreams alongside Chase & Status' drum-and-bass firepower. We chat with festival insiders about EDC's kinetic art cars, pyrotechnic sunrises, and how this lineup fuses commercial EDM fireworks with soul-stirring house narratives—perfect for vocal enthusiasts craving that tropical reset. Plus, a curated playlist of preview tracks to get your glow sticks ready.As Thailand's Andaman waves crash in the background, Electric Dreams in the Tropics reminds us: in a world spinning too fast, sometimes you just need beats that heal. Tickets drop today—Tier 1 GA from 8,500 THB—grab yours before the after-hours raves sell out. Tune in now on all major platforms; new episodes every other Friday. What's your dream EDC set? Spill in the comments!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, electronic music lovers, buckle up, because the Neon Jungle
just got a whole lot brighter. Insomniac Events has unleashed
the full lineup for EDC Thailand twenty twenty six and
its appulsating cocktail of global heavyweights, ready to turn Fouquet's
beaches into a three day rave utopia. From the laser
sharp drops of Dead Mouse to the soulful sax vibes
(00:23):
of Griz and the euphoric anthems of Z, this edition
promises to eclipse last year's inaugural Bash, blending high octane
EDM with underground edge under Thailand's starry skies for the uninitiated.
Electric Daisy Carnival. EDC is the crown jewel of Insomniac's
(00:43):
festival Empire, a spectacle born in Las Vegas back in
nineteen ninety seven that since exported its kinetic art installations,
pyrotechnic fireworks, and non stop baselines to corners of the
world craving that Electric High DC Thailand kicked off in
twenty twenty five, drawing over one hundred thousand ravers to
(01:05):
the lush grounds of the Blue Tree Amphitheater in Fouquet.
Where palm trees swayed to the rhythm of house and Now,
for its sophomore run from January sixteen to eighteen, twenty
twenty six, organizers are cranking the volume with a roster
that's as diverse as it is dazzling. Over one hundred
fifty acts spanning trance, dubstep, techno, and feel good house,
(01:30):
all set against Thailand's humid, hypnotic backdrop. At the Helm,
none other than z, the Grammy winning maestro whose jenre
bending productions like his chart topping collabse with Maren Morris,
have soundtracked countless sunrises. Expect his kinetic mainstage set to
weave future base euphoria with those signature melodic builds that'll
(01:54):
have you fist pumping till dawn. Then there's Dead Mouse,
the mouse headed iconoclast fresh off a string of experimental
Cube shows, poised to deliver his signature progressive house laced
with glitchy mischief, perfect for losing yourself in the circuit
ground's immersive glow. And don't sleep on Grizz, the Detroit
(02:15):
bred multi instrumentalist who's been teasing a triumphant return to
the stage after health Hurtles brings his live sacks and
funky future jazz infusions to the kinetic field, promising an
emotional roller coaster of bass heavy Catharsis that fans are
already buzzing about on Reddit too Fonty, but the heat
(02:36):
doesn't stop there. Trance titans Armin van Buren and Gareth
Emery will elevate the vibe with uplifting sets that feel
like soaring over Andaman waves, while Afrojack and Tiesto bring
their big room firepower for those peak time crowd surges.
Bass heads Rejoice, Chase and Status drop drum and bass grenades,
(02:57):
Goldie Rep's liquid funk Royalty and rising riddom Queen Jessica
ottafred unleashes her wobbly wubs alongside seven Lions melodic dubstep dreams.
Techno purists get Eli Brown and Loco Dice grinding in
the shadows of the Warehouse stage with Fisher's cheeky tech
house grooves keeping the party cheeky and sweaty. Throw in
(03:18):
eclectic picks like Alock's tropical bass, Dombreski's funky filters, and
even a sunset set from Cassian, and you've got a
line up that spans the spectrum from commercial proud pleasers
to underground gems like YDG and Suet, who's hyped her
slot on Instagram as a chatworthy moment too, Fonty. What
(03:40):
makes this lineup sing It's the fusion of global icons,
with Asia's rising stars echoing EDC's ethos of unity through sound.
As one Reddit thread, raves, Grizz's emotional show paired with
Tiesto's swings. Pure Magic tickets are already flying Tier one
gas darts at around eight thousan five hundred THHB about
(04:03):
two hundred fifty dollars USD with VIP and after hours
passes unlocking exclusive views of those infamous addc art cars
and shuttle raves pro tip book flights. Early Puquette's International
Airport is a quick hop from the fest site. As
twenty twenty five winds down edc Thailand twenty twenty six
(04:24):
feels like a beacon for weary ravers, a tropical reset
where beats, heel and connections spark. Whether you're chasing Z's hooks,
Dead Mouse Edge or Grizz's groove. This is the lineup
that says the parties just getting started. Head to the
official site to snag passes before they're gone. What's your
must in the comments where all ears until next time.
(04:48):
Keep the base alive dot dot
Hey, electronic music lovers, buckle up, because the Neon Jungle
just got a whole lot brighter. Insomniac Events has unleashed
the full lineup for EDC Thailand twenty twenty six and
its appulsating cocktail of global heavyweights, ready to turn Fouquet's
beaches into a three day rave utopia. From the laser
sharp drops of Dead Mouse to the soulful sax vibes
(00:23):
of Griz and the euphoric anthems of Z, this edition
promises to eclipse last year's inaugural Bash, blending high octane
EDM with underground edge under Thailand's starry skies for the uninitiated.
Electric Daisy Carnival. EDC is the crown jewel of Insomniac's
(00:43):
festival Empire, a spectacle born in Las Vegas back in
nineteen ninety seven that since exported its kinetic art installations,
pyrotechnic fireworks, and non stop baselines to corners of the
world craving that Electric High DC Thailand kicked off in
twenty twenty five, drawing over one hundred thousand ravers to
(01:05):
the lush grounds of the Blue Tree Amphitheater in Fouquet.
Where palm trees swayed to the rhythm of house and Now,
for its sophomore run from January sixteen to eighteen, twenty
twenty six, organizers are cranking the volume with a roster
that's as diverse as it is dazzling. Over one hundred
fifty acts spanning trance, dubstep, techno, and feel good house,
(01:30):
all set against Thailand's humid, hypnotic backdrop. At the Helm,
none other than z, the Grammy winning maestro whose jenre
bending productions like his chart topping collabse with Maren Morris,
have soundtracked countless sunrises. Expect his kinetic mainstage set to
weave future base euphoria with those signature melodic builds that'll
(01:54):
have you fist pumping till dawn. Then there's Dead Mouse,
the mouse headed iconoclast fresh off a string of experimental
Cube shows, poised to deliver his signature progressive house laced
with glitchy mischief, perfect for losing yourself in the circuit
ground's immersive glow. And don't sleep on Grizz, the Detroit
(02:15):
bred multi instrumentalist who's been teasing a triumphant return to
the stage after health Hurtles brings his live sacks and
funky future jazz infusions to the kinetic field, promising an
emotional roller coaster of bass heavy Catharsis that fans are
already buzzing about on Reddit too Fonty, but the heat
(02:36):
doesn't stop there. Trance titans Armin van Buren and Gareth
Emery will elevate the vibe with uplifting sets that feel
like soaring over Andaman waves, while Afrojack and Tiesto bring
their big room firepower for those peak time crowd surges.
Bass heads Rejoice, Chase and Status drop drum and bass grenades,
(02:57):
Goldie Rep's liquid funk Royalty and rising riddom Queen Jessica
ottafred unleashes her wobbly wubs alongside seven Lions melodic dubstep dreams.
Techno purists get Eli Brown and Loco Dice grinding in
the shadows of the Warehouse stage with Fisher's cheeky tech
house grooves keeping the party cheeky and sweaty. Throw in
(03:18):
eclectic picks like Alock's tropical bass, Dombreski's funky filters, and
even a sunset set from Cassian, and you've got a
line up that spans the spectrum from commercial proud pleasers
to underground gems like YDG and Suet, who's hyped her
slot on Instagram as a chatworthy moment too, Fonty. What
(03:40):
makes this lineup sing It's the fusion of global icons,
with Asia's rising stars echoing EDC's ethos of unity through sound.
As one Reddit thread, raves, Grizz's emotional show paired with
Tiesto's swings. Pure Magic tickets are already flying Tier one
gas darts at around eight thousan five hundred THHB about
(04:03):
two hundred fifty dollars USD with VIP and after hours
passes unlocking exclusive views of those infamous addc art cars
and shuttle raves pro tip book flights. Early Puquette's International
Airport is a quick hop from the fest site. As
twenty twenty five winds down edc Thailand twenty twenty six
(04:24):
feels like a beacon for weary ravers, a tropical reset
where beats, heel and connections spark. Whether you're chasing Z's hooks,
Dead Mouse Edge or Grizz's groove. This is the lineup
that says the parties just getting started. Head to the
official site to snag passes before they're gone. What's your
must in the comments where all ears until next time.
(04:48):
Keep the base alive dot dot
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