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Dance Music NW is the region’s largest nightlife website and an award-winning media company. We provide users with hard-hitting music journalism, event coverage, music releases, interviews, venue information, and industry insights. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, DMNW also serves Portland, Spokane, Vancouver, Boise, and all areas in between. We are locals who are actively involved in the music scene

we support and cover. We don't ever accept payment to write content or report news, and our mission is to elevate the region's dance music community. DMNW operates a volunteer team on a not-for-profit basis, financed through owner investments and minimal display advertising. You can be confident that anything we publish is chosen because it informs and illuminates the Pacific Northwest’s nightlife industry. Or because it’s great new music. We cover a lot of that too.

Under perfect summer skies, Insomniac delivered another breathtaking edition of Beyond Wonderland on June 21–22 at the G...
07/06/2025

Under perfect summer skies, Insomniac delivered another breathtaking edition of Beyond Wonderland on June 21–22 at the Gorge Amphitheatre—featuring stellar upgrades across camping, food, and vendor villages. Efficient entry, new permanent food and camping shops, and thoughtful water stations made the experience smoother than ever. It was festival life elevated, set against the stunning canyon backdrop.

The musical production across Caterpillar’s Garden, Mad Hatter’s Castle, and the main Queen’s Valley stage was nothing short of spectacular. Massive LED walls, bold lighting, and secure stage design created immersive moments from street-level to hilltop views. Every set felt like it was made for this place.

The silent disco at The Pivot became a late-night hangout highlight, hosting local PNW artists across Friday and Saturday in an intimate 360° setup. Standouts included AMP, Tony H, Wolfstax, DoBadlyy, and Mystrvs—each bringing their distinct regional vibe onto the Gorge’s expansive stages.

Perfect weather, unbeatable production, and a roster of homegrown legends made Beyond Wonderland 2025 feel like a true PNW takeover of one of America’s most scenic destinations.

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Rave Camp, an AZ-based and women-owned rave apparel brand, held a multi-day pop-up store just in time for Beyond Wonderl...
06/22/2025

Rave Camp, an AZ-based and women-owned rave apparel brand, held a multi-day pop-up store just in time for Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge this weekend. The 4-day pop-up, held at at Drip Tea Kent, carried all the rave outfit necessities you could think of; all sorts of trendy rave outfits and accessories such as pashminas, hosiery, and hand fans.

With free giveaways, live DJ sets, a flow artist meetup, and tasty beverages by Drip Tea on site, it was the perfect one-stop shop for the rave community and anything one might want in rave outfits.

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(There are a few DJs on this lineup we couldn’t find IGs for, if you’re one of them reach out! We’ll add you.)

Featuring huge artists like Porter Robinson, Capitol Hill Block Party is returning this summer with some big changes!
03/20/2025

Featuring huge artists like Porter Robinson, Capitol Hill Block Party is returning this summer with some big changes!

Capitol Hill Block Party returns to Seattle July 19th and 20th with new changes and a diverse lineup of electronic, indie, and pop artists.

Coming off an excellent Capitol Hill Block Party performance last summer, Elderbrook returns to the PNW with 5 stops acr...
03/20/2025

Coming off an excellent Capitol Hill Block Party performance last summer, Elderbrook returns to the PNW with 5 stops across the region beginning at Seattle's Paramount Theatre on March 20th with support from Vancouver's VandeluX!

Beginning March 20th at The Paramount in Seattle, Elderbrook's 'Another Touch' tour includes stops in Portland, Spokane, and Vancouver, BC.

It’s about that time! 🚨 Don’t miss out on all the fun with festival season vastly approaching! Want to know what it’s li...
03/19/2025

It’s about that time! 🚨 Don’t miss out on all the fun with festival season vastly approaching! Want to know what it’s like to work at DMNW?! Click the link below and find out more!
https://www.dancemusicnw.com/jobs/

Get ready to secure your tickets for Bass Coast Festival 2025, they are launching tomorrow!! All the details here.
09/17/2024

Get ready to secure your tickets for Bass Coast Festival 2025, they are launching tomorrow!! All the details here.

Bass Coast Music Festival is opening ticket sales on September 17 at 10 AM PST. Read here for more information!

Heading to this year's Lost Lands Music Festival? Check out our handy guide for packing, traveling, camping, and more to...
09/10/2024

Heading to this year's Lost Lands Music Festival? Check out our handy guide for packing, traveling, camping, and more to make the most of what is sure to be an incredible festival!

Review the DMNW travel guide to get to Lost Lands 2024 in Legend Valley, Ohio safe and sound to make the most of the festival.

Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 brought together music fans of all genres and ages in a supercharged weekend of musical di...
08/02/2024

Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 brought together music fans of all genres and ages in a supercharged weekend of musical discovery and reverie featuring Chappell Roan, Girl Talk, Elderbrook, and more!

Read all about this year’s sunny edition in our DMNW review 🏖️

Downtown Seattle's most iconic music festival returned in 2024 with a stellar lineup, amazing stages and performances, and killer vibes.

Closing out Main Stage with Katranada. Time to leave it all on the dance floor ... 💃
07/22/2024

Closing out Main Stage with Katranada. Time to leave it all on the dance floor ... 💃

🎶Beat go hard with a bang 🎶 I just bang my way to the bank 🎶
07/22/2024

🎶Beat go hard with a bang 🎶 I just bang my way to the bank 🎶

The sun has arrived! Day 3 let's gooooo! 🙌
07/21/2024

The sun has arrived! Day 3 let's gooooo! 🙌

Girl Talk at the Main Stage. Say less 🙌
07/21/2024

Girl Talk at the Main Stage. Say less 🙌

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