With Airbeat One just around the corner, we take a look at the top ten artists to watch, always in our opinion, and with an already fully-stacked lineup, is worth mentioning that everyone in attendance is in for a treat, as the event caters for all type of festival-goers and their preferred acts according to genre(s) and style(s) of play.
Edging ever closer to the return of Airbeat One, festival-goers from all around the world are gearing up for yet another immersive experience at one of Europe’s most spectacular of events. Taking place from the 10th till the 14th of July, Airbeat One will be returning for its 21st edition, and through their unique nation concept that sees the festival transform to a certain country and their traditions, this time round, the organisers will be putting on quite the show, with the theme of ‘Viva La France.’ Ensuring nothing less than the most electrifying of vibes, their fully-stacked lineup is once again one for the books, and in turn, we will be looking at the top ten artists to watch.
1. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Bringing the heat with each of their live performances, legendary duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will once again be gracing the Mainstage at Airbeat One, where everyone in attendance can expect nothing less than the most electrifying of vibes. Blessing fans alike with truly iconic festival anthems, the Greek-Belgian duo have created a legacy that will endure time in a manner that is fascinating to watch, so be prepared for the ultimate performance by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike during their return at Airbeat One on Friday, July 12th.
2. Afrojack
An artist that has become a synonym to “electrifying productions and performances,” Dutch-sensation Afrojack will be gracing the Mainstage at Airbeat One on Saturday the 13th of July. Producing some of the most iconic tracks within our community, the Wall Recordings label boss will be bringing the heat with his forthcoming live performance, and in turn, everyone in attendance will be in for an absolute treat through the immersive beats, spectacular light shows, and of course, the overall ambiance that surrounds this legendary act.
3. Armin van Buuren
A stellar name on the Airbeat One lineup for quite some time now, the legendary trance act Armin Van Buuren will be returning after his absence from last year’s event, making their 2024 edition one for the books once again. Hosting the A State Of Trance (ASOT) radio show since 2001, and of course, creating a lasting legacy within the dance scene through each of his endeavours, Armin van Buuren needs no introduction when it comes to both his music, as well as live performances, and in turn, fans alike can eagerly await his set on Thursday, July 11th.
4. Tiësto
Often regarded as the greatest DJ/Producer of all time, Tiësto will also be gracing the Mainstage at Airbeat One during their ‘Viva La France’ theme, making for yet another legendary name on their fully-stacked lineup. With over two decades of experience, the Dutch icon is no stranger to delivering live performances that are quite frankly out of this world, whilst his ever-so impressive music catalogue that caters for a vast array of genres, further illustrates the genius mind behind this truly elite artist. Performing on Thursday, July 11th, festival-goers can expect nothing less than the most electrifying of vibes.
5. Charlotte de Witte
Returning to the Mainstage for the second year in a row, Belgian DJ/Producer Charlotte De Witte ensures nothing less than the most scintillating of auras with each of her live performances. A techno genius, each of her endeavours solidify her status as one of the elite acts within the dance scene, whilst her ability at curating music that resonates directly with the crowd, is what helps her stand out from all the rest. Blessing everyone in attendance on Friday the 12th July, Airbeat One festival-goers can expect a truly groundbreaking set from the Queen of Techno.
6. Timmy Trumpet
Another stellar act that further boasts this year’s lineup at Airbeat One, Timmy Trumpet will be bringing the heat with his iconic high energy sets, leaving everyone in attendance begging for more once again. Hailing from the land down under, Timmy Trumpet has made a name for himself through playing a trumpet live on stage, and of course, incorporating jazz elements in the majority of his productions. Dynamic and truly immersive, the man of the moment will be taking over the Mainstage on Friday, July 12th.
7. Argy
Arguably one of the most talked about acts within our community in recent times, Argy will be bringing those Afterlife vibes through his takeover of the Mainstage on Thursday, July 11th. A fresh new addition in the Airbeat One family, the Greek-born DJ/Producer leaves no doubt to the imagination through each of his endeavours, whilst his ability at producing music that resonates with millions of fans worlwide, most definitely has helped in his rapid ascendancy. From his mega hit singler ‘Aria,’ to garnering support on the daily, festival-goers are once again in for a treat during this global stars appearance at Airbeat One.
8. W&W
Big room pioneers W&W will be returning once again on the Mainstage at Airbeat One, with Dutch duo more than set on bringing the heat with their forthcoming live performance on Thursday, July 11th. Comprised by Willem van Hanegem Jr. and Wardt van der Harst, W&W are no strangers to lighting up festivals worlwide, as the combination of their truly dynamic productions, with that of their highly-energetic and quite frankly out of this world live performances, making the perfect recipe for an experience of a lifetime.
9. Vini Vici
Psy-trance legends Vini Vici will once again be gracing Airbeat One with their presence, with the Israeli duo set to perform on the Mainstage on Saturday, the 13th of July. Well-known all around their globe for their highly infectious productions, and truly energetic live performances, Vini Vici could not be missing from one Europe’s leading music festivals, making for yet another immersive experience for each and everyone who will be attending Airbeat One on their 21st edition, and their ‘Viva La France’ theme.
10. Oliver Heldens
Gracing Airbeat One with his presence, future house pioneer Oliver Heldens will be bringing nothing less than the most enticing of vibes all throughout his live performance on Saturday, July 12th. Enhancing his status in the most constant of manners, the Dutch-born DJ/Producer will be blessing everyone in attendance through his infectious sounds and melodies, making him yet another stellar name on Airbeat One’s fully-stacked lineup.
Truly immersive to say the least, each of these ten acts to watch for this year’s edition of Airbeat One will be ensuring the ultimate of experiences for everyone attending, and we in turn, are all for it. A selection of artists to watch in no particular order, Airbeat One will be playing host to even more legendary acts, so be sure to check out their official website for their full lineup, further information on any remaining tickets and general enquiries. Will you be joining the madness this summer? If yes, let us know in the comments section!
