A 2024 University of Sydney review found that dancing can be just as effective as other exercise for mental health, and sometimes even better. Turns out the dancefloor might be doing more for you than the gym. A 2024 University of Sydney study reviewed dozens of trials and found that dancing can be just as good as other exercise for mental health, and in some cases even better. The combination […]

New research led by behavioral scientist Dr. Patrick Fagan shows that people who regularly attend concerts and festivals can feel up to 21% better in their overall wellbeing. A new study by behavioral scientist Dr. Patrick Fagan, carried out in partnership with O2, suggests that going to gigs and festivals does more for us than just make us happy in the moment. People who attend live music events regularly report […]

The IMS Business Report 2026 reveals that the global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion — with Afro house exploding, Ibiza clubs hauling in €160 million, and the Global South building its own festival infrastructure. The IMS Business Report 2026 has just dropped, and the numbers tell a story that’s as wild as the scenes it measures. The global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion, growing […]

Miami City Commission unanimously approved a 20‑year deal that secures the EDM mega‑event at Bayfront Park, anchoring Ultra in the city’s core through the next two decades. Miami City Commissioners made history today by voting unanimously to keep Ultra Music Festival in the heart of downtown for the next two decades. The 20‑year operating agreement, which runs through 2046, locks the three‑day EDM mega‑event at Bayfront Park, ensuring that the […]

A University of Leeds study finds that women aged 40–65 are turning to electronic dance music events for stress relief, emotional release, and a strong sense of belonging. Raving isn’t just a younger person’s game anymore. A new study from the University of Leeds shows that women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are actively seeking out electronic dance music events—not just for the music, but for real mental and […]