It’s grown to become one of the year’s most anticipated festivals. The Future Music Festival is back for 2010!
[ Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth | Adelaide ]
by daverh on March 5th, 2010
ITM grabbed Future champ Boys Noize to talk about his month long Australian visit, as well as the changing dance music landscape and throwing open his doors to a myriad of collaborators. [more]
by angy on March 4th, 2010
Is it too early to nominate Sven Vath as the hero of Future Music Festival 2010? One week in to the tour, the man has already matched his Herculean efforts here two years ago. [more]
by angy on March 3rd, 2010
Future Music Festival kicked off over the weekend, and for anyone who caught John Digweed's powerhouse sets at The Likes of You tent, they'll know how he’s able to kick the tempo into gear. ITM talks to John about bringing it hard and heavy. [more]
by hrob on March 1st, 2010
With Future Music Festival in full swing, Dan Coop talks touring curses, The Prodigy and how to engage with fans in the age of cyberspace. [more]
It has been widely reported that much of Franz Ferdinand’s most recent studio effort was dominated by a more disco-influenced sound, heavy on synthesisers. So it makes sense they would be able to hold their own on the Future Music Festival bill. [more]
by angy on February 25th, 2010
Luke Steele's grand musical project Empire of the Sun is equal parts "special" and "strange". The music has a whole host of mythology to go along with it, and we'll be seeing it brought to life again on the Futurwe Music Festival tour. [more]
There’s always a bit of trepidation when you approach an interview with a big league artist like Above & Beyond. Will they be in a good mood today? Will they give me answers that consist of more than one word? Will they even answer the phone? [more]
Summer stalwarts Booka Shade may be trapped in “snowy Germany”, but they’ll be scorching crowds across Australia when they tour with Future Music Festival. It’s on such a scale it’s known as the ‘Big Balls Tour’ - a name drawing obvious connotations. [more]
Dubfire’s transformation into a prince of techno darkness since leaving Deep Dish several years ago has been absolute, and and here he speaks to ITM about grand induction into the Cocoon fold. [more]
The English lads vent about Indian tonic water, Border Patrol, Neighbours and bad music journos... As well as a brief mention about their upcoming Australian tour and their new album 'Don't Say We Didn't Warn You'. [more]
by JackT on March 12th, 2010
Melbourne fans of Future Music Festival star John Digweed have been voicing their frustrations this week following an ill-fated official after-party on Sunday night; and now organisers have responded. [more]
by daverh on March 10th, 2010
ITM pays tribute to the festival's final weekend by celebrating the wild, weird and wonderful parts of Future Music Festival in our very first Future Music Festival awards. [more]
by JackT on March 9th, 2010
After a heady run of dates, Future Music Festival’s 2010 cast had its last party together in Adelaide yesterday. [more]
by JackT on March 8th, 2010
The heavens were not kind to Future Music Festival in Melbourne, but there was plenty of spectacle to distract from the drenching. ITM has a round-up of all the action right here. [more]
Despite what the weather forecasts warned, Sydney turned on a spectacular day for part three of Future Music Festival 2010. ITM was once again there to capture all the action. [more]
With the nation currently in the midst of a heavy Future Music Festival storm, it seems we just can't get enough of this summer festival finale. To get you in the mood for its last weekend, here's the best coverage of all the sideshows! [more]
From the rain-dancing of Brisbane to the sweltering conditions of Perth, Future Music Festival had an eventful start. However, it was going to take more than a bit of mud or heatstroke to deter the party people. [more]
Episode 33 of inthemix.tv is our biggest yet, as we get in amongst it at the Brisbane kick-off of Future Music Festival. If you're heading to Future this weekend, this is sure to get you properly psyched! [more]
Booka Shade are still recovering from the Sven Vath-hosted house party that followed Perth's Future Music Festival, but they say they're ready for more some similar antics this weekend. [more]
After a damp but rollicking start in Brisbane, Future Music Festival took the long haul to Perth on Sunday for its next outing. [more]
The Sunshine State became the Sodden State on Saturday, with heavy rain plaguing Brisbane for the kick-off of Future Music Festival. While a little mud couldn’t stop the party, there were a few casualties from the wild conditions. [more]
Sven Väth told inthemix he was planning to party hard at Future Music Festival, and last night in Perth he got his wish. [more]
The 2010 Future Music Festival juggernaut fired into life yesterday, with thousands of revellers descending on Brisbane's Doomben Racecourse. [more]
The first two stops on the FMF train are Brisbane and Perth, and considering some of the wild and wooly weather we’ve had this festival season we thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the forecast. [more]
One of the cult heroes aboard this year’s Future Music Festival lineup, German tech-head Boys Noize will be keeping the party rolling long after the festival dates pass, bringing out his electro protégée Housemeister to join in the fun. [more]
Booka Shade sent us this video message ahead of their tour for Future Music Festival. Check it out to get a sneak peek of their new stage setup! [more]
We’re one step closer to Future Music Festival and now festival revelers can get fully prepped with this year's maps. [more]
After months of anticipation, the wait for Future Music Festival is almost over and to get you in the festival spirit, we've got the set times right here on ITM. [more]
by i_have_ADD on February 18th, 2010
Tickets for the Sydney leg of the Future Music Festival sold out weeks ago, right? Wrong! To foil the plans of those dastardly scalpers a final release of 500 have been held back. You can buy 'em this Friday! [more]
Just because you were born in the 80s (or 90s, as the case may be) doesn’t mean you have to forgo having a true disco experience. Prepare yourself for the Solid Gold Roller Disco, going national at Future Music Festival 2010. [more]
by i_have_ADD on February 16th, 2010
Thanks to our pals at Smirnoff we have a swag of VIP tickets to the upcoming Future Music Festival tour to giveaway to ITMers nationwide. [more]
Ahead of Future Music Festival's arrival, John Digweed and Way Out West will be playing an exclusive club show for One Night Only. [more]
A state government minister has targeted Future Music Festival hero David Guetta for over-sexing his videos. Shock, horror! [more]
Booka Shade will be back shortly for Future Music Festival, but if you thought you’d be getting the same old live show, then you can think again… As it turns out, they’ll be getting their balls out on the tour - in a big way. Seriously! [more]
At the moment he’s kicking back on a beach in Thailand, but that’s soon about to change – in a mere couple of weeks Sven Vath will be back in Australia for Future Music Festival and as he tells ITM, he’s all revved up and ready to rumble. [more]
Punters who attended Summadayze over new years were kept nice and chilled courtesy of ‘The Pod’, a special stage courtesy of Pure Blonde that has the comfort levels turned up to the max, and it’ll be making a return shortly. [more]
by angy on January 29th, 2010
How’s this for an unbelievable competition; ITM and Future Entertainment have joined hands with Pioneer and Anjunabeats for the incoming Future Music Festival tour across the country. [more]
In a massive day of Future Music Festival news, it’s now been announced the Sydney show has sold out. Not only that, they’ve taken the wraps off the next round of sideshows with Booka Shade, Sven Vath, Dubfire and more. [more]
As if the lineup for this year’s Future Music Festival wasn’t colossal enough, now comes the news that an assortment of acts will be joining the tour, not the least of who are Way Out West and Spank Rock among others. [more]
by mjm_fm on January 14th, 2010
If you’re an Above & Beyond fan and are looking forward to their tour with Future Music Festival, now you’ve got even more reason to be excited. They'll be hosting their own arena, and bringing Super8 & Tab, Matt Zo and Jaytech along for the ride! [more]
Future Music Festival headliners The Prodigy and Franz Ferdinand are all set to play sideshows this March in Sydney and Melbourne. How'd you like to win yourself a double pass to one of the gigs? [more]
by mjm_fm on January 5th, 2010
If you’ve had enough of long queue’s, crappy drinks and no where to chill out at festivals across the country this Summer then take Smirnoff up on their offer create The Smirnoff Festival Experience. [more]
Fresh from the group’s recent win at the ARIA Awards, where frontman Luke Steele again made slightly cryptic reference to “Invisible Nick”, it's been hinted we may see the original Empire of the Sun crew reuniting for a new album. [more]
The big guns at the top of the lineup for this year’s Future Music Festival were a drawcard for many, and with the festival close to selling out, fans will be overjoyed with the news they’ll have another chance to catch them at sideshows. [more]
Already confirmed as one of the headliners for next year’s Future Music Festival tour, Franz Ferdinand has announced they will also be playing two bite-sized sideshows whilst downunder in 2010. [more]
Crossover electro-pop acts and ITM regulars Empire Of The Sun and Ladyhawke cleaned up big time at last night’s ARIA Awards ceremony. [more]
We can now expect Luke Steele’s head to be exiting Earth’s atmosphere with the news that Empire Of The Sun have bagged three early ARIA awards. [more]
"Hopefully, we’re thinking of coming out to Australia next March, as obviously there’s some great festivals happening that time of year.” So says Way Out West, who've confirmed they're in talks to join the massive Future Music Festival tour. [more]
You’d think that with Empire of the Sun up for a massive six ARIA nominations, that Littlemore and Steele would put aside any differences and unite on stage to collect their awards. But it's looking like Littlemore is staying put overseas. [more]
Keen for a bit of Future Music Festival action in the opening months of 2010 after looking upon last week's bigger-than-big lineup announcement? Tickets go onsale right around the country from 9am on Wednesday 21st October at ITM. [more]
Whether or not you’re a fan of the ethereal pop sounds of Empire of the Sun, there’s little doubt he got tongues wagging when he took his spectacular visual show on the road recently. Sydney fans will now have the chance [more]
The first announcement for Future Music Festival 2010 has arrived, and boy is this an epic lineup! [more]
by angy on October 10th, 2009
Future Music Festival has been a favourite of ITMers since it fired up across the country several years ago, and we're eagerly awaiting news on what artists will be playing on the 2010 tour. Well, there’s not long to go now! [more]
Future Music Festival has given us a peek at their 2010 lineup, revealing Empire Of The Sun are locked in as a headlining act. [more]
It’s that time of year again, when music industry folks get fired up and the stars bring out their bronzer, yep, it’s time for the ARIA Awards. [more]
by daverh on October 1st, 2009
In light of Empire Of The Sun’s massive success on the Parklife tour, Nick Littlemore has spoken out about his absence, saying he’s just been too busy swanning around the globe to get in touch with his beleaguered bandmate. [more]
It may be nearly a year since Above & Beyond played the Global Gathering tour, but get ready to relive those magic memories because they’ve just been immortalized in a TV episode - which includes a visit to ITM's epic house party they played at! [more]
Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia is one of the techno scene’s most controversial figures, as well as one of its most consistently successful producers and performers – and next year, he’ll be here as part of the Future Music Festival tour. [more]
You could say that French house auteur is David Guetta getting his fair share of attention at the moment with his new album 'One Love', and it’s looking like he’ll be fronting up for headline duties at next year’s Future Music Festival tour. [more]
Future Entertainment main man Mark James has a history of regularly dropping bombs on the ITM forums, and he’s done it again with the revelation that we can look forward to appearances from both Sasha and John Digweed. [more]
by daverh on March 8th, 2010
In news that should surprise virtually nobody, French superstar David Guetta has made another in-road on his quest for global radio domination, revealing that he’s been producing tracks for none other than Madonna. (*World explodes*). [more]
by daverh on February 24th, 2010
Call it the sledgehammer that broke the camel's back. [more]
by daverh on February 18th, 2010
Surely we could all do with a little more Booka Shade, right? Well that's exactly what the German duo are giving us! [more]
by daverh on February 4th, 2010
After landing himself in the good graces of Future Music Festival conquerors Above & Beyond and shooting straight into the #26 spot on 2009’s inthemix50, beloved Canberra native Jaytech has found his schedule heating up rapidly. [more]
Proving himself once again as a full-blown dance-pop renaissance man, French maestro David Guetta has triumphed at this year’s Grammy awards. [more]
Future Music Festival disco-rockers Franz Ferdinand have lashed out at their US label after the record company sold one of the band's tunes to McDonald's. [more]
If you thought 2009 was a landmark year for Luke Steele and his Empire of the Sun project, you ain't seen nothing yet as just this week he's revealed plans to release three albums throughout 2010. [more]
A 2008 cocaine charge against internationally renowned house music impresario Erick Morillo has been dropped by prosecutors in Scotland. [more]
Last night the nominations for 2010 Brit Awards were announced, sans the Best Dance Artist category that was revoked a couple years ago. [more]
Get Physical's powerhouse duos M. A. N. D. Y. and Booka Shade have finally released their much anticipated third collaboratory track, and you can download a mash-up of all the mixes for free! [more]
We’ll preface this story by admitting that this video has been floating around online for a couple of weeks now, but for whatever reason (we’ll blame Christmas and New Year, ok?) it has only just come to our attention. [more]
Love him or hate him, there’s no denying 2009 was a massive year for French house fiend David Guetta. He even found himself given props by two unlikely allies; Armin and Tiesto. [more]
He may be up for several Grammies with his smash success of 2009 'One Love', but even David Guetta has gotten caught up in the holiday spirit, revealing a personal weakness for Christmas cheese. [more]
Social networks in the UK and beyond have been abuzz with talk of the campaign to keep the winner of British popstar search X Factor off the #1 spot this Christmas. Now electronica firestarters The Prodigy have now joined the fight. [more]
The Crystal Method, arguably America’s top electronic act, will go up against French superstar DJ David Guetta in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category at the 2009 Grammy Awards on January 31st. [more]
Supremely popular trance outfit Above & Beyond have made it clear that they’re keen to live up to the lofty ideals of their name, asking Richard Branson if they can DJ on the first ever Virgin Galactic flights into space. [more]
For those worried that that blissful combination of Erol Alkan and Boys Noize would be a one-off thing, fret no longer, as the *Disco 3000* wizard has announced that the pair have plenty more collaborations in the works [more]
The illustrious DJ Mag Top 100 results are always highly sought after and it looks as though one crafty punter has got their hands on this year's list, and yep, there are plenty of surprises in store. [more]
Now adding another feather to his already blooming cap, Future Music Festival supremo David Guetta has lined up a slot in DJ Hero. [more]
Before The Prodigy return to Australia for a victory lap at next year’s super-sized Future Music Festival they’re giving fans another reason to love ‘em, with a deluxe edition of 'Invaders Must Die' on the way. [more]
Future Music Festival electro-punkers Does It Offend You, Yeah? have put out an open call to fans, inviting them to feature on the British band’s upcoming record. [more]
The French superstar, David Guetta, gives procastinating web-heads the keys to his 'Sexy Bitch' single, allowing users to twist, tweak and mash the beats and vocals of the tune for hours of mindless fun. [more]
Word is out that the next dance star to get in on the urban crossover action is none other than German electro whiz Boys Noize. [more]
Dubfire’s transformation into a prince of techno darkness since leaving Deep Dish several years ago has been absolute, and recently he spoke out on his grand induction into the Cocoon fold. [more]
UK trance wizards Above & Beyond never seem to stop, do they now? Just now they've been putting the finishing touches on the next instalment in their fabled 'Anjunabeats' compilation series. [more]
David Guetta fever has reached fever pitch. The man himself has confirmed his spot on next year's Future Music Festival lineup and now we've got a full stream of his 'One Love' album for you to hear! [more]
We're pretty sure all of Empire Of The Sun's past achievements pale in comparison to the revelation that the US President loves their album. [more]
With his profile skyrocketing higher than ever before, David Guetta has gone all out for his next clip, hooking up with Akon to hit Ibiza's legendary Pacha on location. [more]
Jay-Z’s new album just got a whole lot weirder… [more]
Having confirmed his position as one of the electro community’s most enduring entities, Boys Noize is gearing up to release his second LP, the aptly titled Power at the end of September. [more]
In what sounds like the most awesome gig ever, UK trance legends Above & Beyond have taken to the skies to play a one-off acoustic gig in a hot air balloon. [more]
Icons of all things electronic, The Prodigy, have revealed they'll be teaming up with the man-of-the-minute, Dizzee Rascal, for a new record. [more]
Gearing up for the tenth anniversary of his legendary Cocoon parties in Ibiza, notorious German party-starter Sven Vath has released a rather amusing ‘behind the scenes’ video from a recent photo shoot he undertook for the impending season. [more]
As Bedrock Records wunderkind Guy J prepares for his Australian tour this weekend, he’s been the object of praise from someone who’s played an important role in his career so far - his boss John Digweed, no less! [more]
One of the hidden gems of the 2008 Parklife tour, UK nurave outfit Does It Offend You, Yeah? have had their guitarist Morgan Quaintance up and leave the band. [more]
The granddaddies of progressive house have announced an exclusive UK festival show for the coming summer, so if you’re planning a trip to that side of the world you might want to pencil in the date of South West Four in London. [more]
Proving they’re still as relevant as ever, trailblazing UK rave outfit The Prodigy have scored a #1 debut for their latest album 'Invaders Must Die'. [more]
Essex dance music pioneers The Prodigy continue to promote their back to basics new album ‘Invaders Must Die (Take Me To The Hospital)’, aligning themselves firmly with the underground party scene of the early 90s. [more]
Scottish art-rockers Franz Ferdinand have unveiled details of their upcoming third album ‘Tonight: Franz Ferdinand’, revealing that they’ve ditched their ‘big sounding stadium rock’ approach. [more]
Erick Morillo likes to play fast and loose, and is always good for a bit of hedonistic abandon. Has he finally come a cropper with a run-in with the terribly unglamarous customs officers at Glasgow Airport? [more]
This week ITM chatted with Subliminal Records veteran Erick Morillo about his upcoming NYE jaunt in Australia, where he also spoke of his recent gigs in Ibiza alongside our own Dirty South. And the house legend had plenty of nice things to say. [more]
Quite possibly the most successful trio in uplifting trance - ok, truth be told we wracked our brains here at ITM HQ and couldn’t think of anymore three-man trance outfits? - Above & Beyond have defended their chosen genre once again. [more]
Sydney is where it all began for Future Music Festival back in 2006 - and four years on, business is booming. [more]
On a balmy March evening, smack bang in the middle of the working week, things were about to get a whole lot steamier. The culprits: The Prodigy. [more]
To get the most from your Festival Experience, you need to go prepared. Forget 'Lonely Planet' - with so much on offer and so little time, here at ITM we felt it best to present you with a step-by-step guide to what’s possible and what’s essential. [more]
We’re bringing you a very big podcast this session, wrapped up around this... [more]
Ahead of his return to Australia as a part of the epic Future Music Festival in 2010, John Digweed offers up a condensed version of the latest Bedrock compilation. [more]
Kicking off the Future Music Festival lead-up with a bang is Boys Noize, dropping some of his trademark bangers in this recent mix. [more]
David Guetta has been making some serious waves lately, what with the build up for his latest artist album 'One Love' reaching an epic peak... [more]
Rubbing shoulders with Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Mr Oizo, chillin’ out backstage, AAA passes... it certainly looked like one hell of a weekend for Future Music Festival DJ Comp winner's Hey Now. See the pics from their epic journey! [more]
Next up, it’s Subliminal’s chief instigator and world renowned house music impresario Erick Morillo. Here’s part 2 of his set from Sensation Germany. [more]
Subliminal’s chief instigator and world renowned house music impresario Erick Morillo with part 1 of his set from Sensation Germany. [more]
Above & Beyond rank among dance music's most exciting talents. Their genre-defining productions have become an essential tool for the world's leading DJ's and have set the benchmark for the new generation of dance music producers. [more]
The founders of the Get Physical Music label, who hold the current honour of "Label of the Year" from DJ Mag, have teamed up with !K7 for their infamous DJ Kicks series. [more]
inthemix.tv braves the rain at the first Future Music Festival 2010 stop in Brisbane. Check out the clip now, featuring interviews with festival superstars The Prodigy, David Guetta, Booka Shade and more! [more]
Jump Jump Dance Dance is the new project for GT (Groove Terminator) and Chris Carter. They're touring Australia with Future Music Festival in 2010 - check out their single 'Show Me The Night'! [more]
Summer stalwarts Booka Shade may be trapped in “snowy Germany”, but they’ll be scorching crowds across Australia when they tour with Future Music Festival. [more]
The 2010 Future Music Festival is upon us, with an all-star cast including The Prodigy, Empire of the Sun, Franz Ferdinand, Above & Beyond, Booka Shade and more. Check out the official event trailer! [more]
David Guetta and Akon take us behind the scenes of their flashy Ibiza clip for 'Sexy Chick'. [more]
David Guetta hooks up with Akon for an anthem about, what else, hot ladies! [more]
David Guetta - When Love Takes Over ft. Kelly Rowland [more]
Above & Beyond - Trance Nation Balloon Ride [more]
Forget about winter in Oz, we're taking a trip to the legendary party island of Ibiza to heat things up! Check the first special inthemix.tv episode featuring David Guetta, Tom Novy, Mark Brown, a tour of the island's beaches and more. [more]
Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore's dream-team project, Empire Of The Sun, spawns its latest monster single, Standing On The Shore. Face paint, swordfish and Power Rangers throwbacks ensue. [more]
House music’s biggest pop star. Or is pop music’s biggest house star? Who cares, David Guetta is back! [more]
‘We Are The People’, the brand new video from Empire of the Sun's debut album ‘Walking On A Dream’. Shot on location in the towns of Garcia, Xilitla, and the Icamole Desert in Mexico. Directed by Josh Logue of Mathematics. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with dance superstar Paul Oakenfold, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with German tech maestro Stephan Bodzin, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with event promoter Mark James, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with local lads Hook N Sling and Goodwill, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with electro house bad boy Tocadisco, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
inthemix.tv pops up at the Future Music Festival in Sydney, capturing all the action of summer’s biggest dance music event. In part 2 we speak with the legendary Paul Oakenfold, as well as Stephan Bodzin, Tocadisco, and event promoter Mark James. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with headline act Basement Jaxx, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
inthemix.tv pops up at the Future Music Festival in Sydney, capturing all the action of summer’s biggest dance music event. In part 1 we speak with headliners Basement Jaxx, as well as Angello & Ingrosso, Markus Schulz, and more. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with trance god Markus Schulz, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
The full extended inthemix.tv interview with Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso of the Swedish House Mafia, recorded live at the Future Music Festival in Sydney. [more]
Part 2 of our video interview with Walter and Arno of Booka Shade, poolside at their hotel in Sydney while on tour for Stereosonic. [more]
When they were here for Stereosonic ITM caught up with Booka Shade for a rooftop chat. Here you can see part 1 of the video interview with Walter and Arno! [more]
Does It Offend You, Yeah? wield their synths like rock stars - but, for that matter, they wield their guitars and cowbells like rock stars, too. [more]
‘Anjunabeats 100’ includes a bonus DVD featuring footage of Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeach parties in India and Brazil, as well as breathtaking scenes from their New Year’s Eve show in front of 1 million people! [more]
The debut album by UK four-piece Does It Offend You, Yeah? is a big, swaggering mash-up of 80s-lovin’, future-livin’ techn-rock with fuck-off pop-bells on. [more]
