Dreamstate SoCal, North America’s flagship trance competition, is gearing up for its most monumental version but because it celebrates ten years of euphoric soundscapes with a historic takeover of the Queen Mary Waterfront in Lengthy Seashore. Set to happen November 21–22, 2025, the milestone occasion guarantees to be a transcendent journey by time and sound with over 70 artists spanning each shade of the trance spectrum.
Tiësto Returns to His Roots with a Trance-Unique Set
Main the celebration is world dance icon Tiësto, who will carry out a uncommon set solely devoted to his trance origins. After teasing followers with throwback “In Search of Dawn” units at EDC Las Vegas and Day Journey Pageant, the legend now delivers a full-circle second for longtime Dreamstate devotees.
Becoming a member of Tiësto atop the stacked invoice is Gareth Emery, who will debut a brand-new audiovisual period of CYBERPUNK, unveiling recent music, futuristic visuals, and a complete reimagining of his reside present. Followers can even anticipate masterclass performances from trance luminaries like Paul van Dyk + Aly & Fila, Ben Nicky (along with his Emotional Havoc idea), and Miss Monique, the Ukrainian powerhouse pushing melodic boundaries from Lisbon.
A Full Spectrum of Sound
Dreamstate SoCal’s 2025 lineup spans traditional, progressive, psy, tech, and arduous trance. Legends like Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, John O’Callaghan, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jeffrey Sutorius, and John 00 Fleming are joined by next-gen forces together with Maddix, Amy Wiles, Ilan Bluestone, and Taylor Torrence.
From timeless classics to future-forward sounds, the competition continues to ship on its ethos: All Trance, All The Time.
Different standout acts embrace:
- KEY4050 (Bryan Kearney & John O’Callaghan)
- Chicane with a Classics Set
- Astrix, Vini Vici, Ranji, and Freedom Fighters delivering high-energy psytrance
- Blazy, Burn In Noise, and House 92 bridging the hole between genres
This yr’s version additionally hosts collaborative showcases like Issue B & Lostly’s “Misplaced Minds”, and the underground-fueled Society stage that includes Akari, Kaeno, Mike Saint-Jules, and Mr. Brooks.
