Seismic Dance Event Reveals 2024 Spring Lite Lineup

Seismic Dance Event is back with its Spring Lite Edition, boasting a lineup filled with legends such as Armin Van Buuren and James Hype.

The Seismic Dance Event is making waves once again with its 2024 Spring Lite edition, set to take place in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. As the South’s premier boutique house and techno festival, Seismic has consistently delivered a unique and niche music experience. This year, on May 10 and 11, the event promises to exceed expectations, showcasing a meticulously curated lineup of world-class dance music talent at the scenic Concourse Project.

Over the past fifteen years, RealMusic Events has transformed the dance music scene in Austin, establishing itself as a significant force. The Concourse Project, which opened in 2021, has become the focal point of this cultural shift towards electronic music, hosting hundreds of standalone artist shows annually. The Seismic Dance Event, alongside its Spring edition, highlights the brand’s commitment to quality and innovation, showing that even a city such as Austin can compete with larger global cities such as New York or Berlin in the global underground dance music community.

The 2024 Spring Lite edition of the Seismic Dance Event is designed to be a more intimate affair, featuring a single outdoor stage. This setup ensures that attendees can fully immerse themselves in the music from daylight to dusk, transitioning seamlessly into vibrant afterparties within the main room of The Concourse Project. The festival’s structure is particularly crafted to ensure every artist on the bill receives the attention they deserve from the crowd, providing a platform to elevate blossoming artists.

This year’s lineup is notably impressive, headlined by the illustrious Armin van Buuren, a titan in the progressive house and trance genres. His recent forays into heavier techno sounds, while maintaining his hypnotic beats, promise a thrilling performance. Joining him are British legend James Hype and Italy’s MEDUZA, coming together for their back-to-back experience “Our House,” following a successful debut at Hï Ibiza last summer. The diversity continues with artists like Colyn, Brina Knauss, Chris Avantgarde, Cristoph, Sevenn, Solardo, and the emerging talent Kill Script, ensuring a rich tapestry of sound that caters to all tastes within the house and techno spectrum.

Beyond the music, the Seismic Dance Event is lauded for its top-notch production values, commitment to sustainability, and an eclectic, one-of-a-kind lineup that resonates with a homegrown crowd. These elements combine to create a festival experience that is both unique and memorable, standing out as a hidden gem in the electronic music world. This recognition is bolstered by The Concourse Project’s recent ranking in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs list and the festival’s nomination for the Best Boutique Festival category in DJ Mag’s Best Of North America awards series for 2023.

Tickets for the Seismic Dance Event are now available, offering a range of experiences from two-day general admission to VIP options, with payment plans to accommodate all attendees. The festival maintains an 18+ policy, ensuring a mature atmosphere conducive to the appreciation of music and culture. The Seismic Dance Event’s Spring Lite edition is able to thrive due to its celebration of community, and its commitment to elevate the music scene in Texas with house and techno music. It’s an invitation to experience the pulse of Austin’s vibrant dance music scene, wrapped up in two days of unforgettable performances and cultural immersion​​​​​​.

Edward Fang

Edward Fang has been an avid raver since the early 2010s. While he started off with the bass-heavy genre of Dubstep (Excision was his very first EDM concert!), Ed has love for all types of EDM and believes there’s an EDM subgenre for everyone. His current favorite artists include: Porter Robinson, Odesza, ISOxo, and Fred Again.., but he is always looking to discover new artists!

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